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Old 03-28-06, 09:44 PM
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Iknow coil overs wont be out for a while but I have to dump this thing. I have some rims going on tomorrow, and I need to know what manufacturer has the biggest drop as far as springs go. I'm not worried about the ride because the roads are smooth and will get the coil overs the day they come out. All 4 tires will be tucked then!
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So far at the moment, I would guess Eibach Pro Kit? The Tanabe springs give it a lower look, but that is just lower in the rear.

But if you wait, the TEIN springs and H&R would be lower. Should be coming out anytime soon.

Oh yeah, Where the heck do you live in CA with SMOOTH ROADS? That's unheard of here.
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Originally Posted by pocky
So far at the moment, I would guess Eibach Pro Kit? The Tanabe springs give it a lower look, but that is just lower in the rear.

But if you wait, the TEIN springs and H&R would be lower. Should be coming out anytime soon.

Oh yeah, Where the heck do you live in CA with SMOOTH ROADS? That's unheard of here.
Not to bad in south OC, EXCEPT IN MY z!
Old 03-29-06, 05:38 AM
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wait for shocks/struts to come out too if you want to lower a lot, the correct way to do it
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
wait for shocks/struts to come out too if you want to lower a lot, the correct way to do it
I will get them when they come out, but for now the car needs to be lowered. I can't drive it around stock. Anyone else know what springs?
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I've got lowering springs from TTE (Toyota Team Europe) on the way.
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Originally Posted by Jimmer350
I've got lowering springs from TTE (Toyota Team Europe) on the way.
How many inches will it drop the car?
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Originally Posted by VETTETHRET
I will get them when they come out, but for now the car needs to be lowered. I can't drive it around stock. Anyone else know what springs?
yea you could but youll get an installation and alignment on the springs, later on shocks come out youll have to install those and go in for another alignment, personally id just wait but if you got the time and money be my guest
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you can just cut your springs in the mean time
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The Tanabe GS DF Springs will tuck the back wheels but not the front.

If the front are tuck won't they rub when you turn?
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Originally Posted by Jimmer350
I've got lowering springs from TTE (Toyota Team Europe) on the way.
2 weeks ago I've been in contact with TTE and they said springs are only available as from June/July. How come? How much do they lower?

From what I've found Eibach (-1,2") is still developing and H&R (-1,4") has springs available already. I'm urgently looking for springs as well since I will get my car next week.
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Originally Posted by GJR
2 weeks ago I've been in contact with TTE and they said springs are only available as from June/July. How come? How much do they lower?

From what I've found Eibach (-1,2") is still developing and H&R (-1,4") has springs available already. I'm urgently looking for springs as well since I will get my car next week.
Eibach springs are actually available now. I just had mine installed yesterday. I will try to post pics after I wash the car.
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hey viet, what rate did you get? and where did you order from? hows it look meaning is the front look even with the rear or does the rear look lower?
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Originally Posted by viet658
Eibach springs are actually available now. I just had mine installed yesterday. I will try to post pics after I wash the car.
post some pics dammit!... cant wait to see your car lowered on those lexions..
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Originally Posted by BlitzIS350
hey viet, what rate did you get? and where did you order from? hows it look meaning is the front look even with the rear or does the rear look lower?
I got the Pro-Kit. I think those are the only ones available from Eibach. It is supposed to be a 1" drop in the front and 0.8" drop in the rear. I like this setup better than the Tanabe because it looks more like the stock setup but lower. The Tanabe makes the rear look lower than the front.
Oh, and I bought the springs from Discount Tire in El Monte but they are available on Ebay already.

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