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Hello, Im new to TN, not sure if this was answered yet but, Just wondering if anyone has the Tenzo R lowering springs 2.0 - 2.5 drop, How does the quality of the ride feels? Also can i install these with stock struts/wheels and will it last?
Anyone have pics of stock wheel with these springs? =]
so will the lowering springs + the tokico shocks/struts feel better than oem? Also what other option is there that is around 230$ b/c thats my bugit? i would also prefer a 2.0 drop or lower, but if theres anything better than i might go with it.
I have a set of them and been riding on them for almost a year. I drove on them with stock shocks for 4 months on stock shocks. It wasn't bad at all, probably because I only had 85k on my stock struts. My only complaint is, even though they give an even drop, it will look like the back is lower. This is because the rear wheel wells of the gen 3 & 4 are smaller than the front.
I now ride on Tokicos with Tenzo fronts and TEIN rears. Good stance for springs/struts IMO. Handles very well all things considered. Depending on how many miles your stock struts have will be the deciding factor on whether to buy springs only. $230 will not be enough for struts.
Also I see your from the SGV, so am I. Welcome to TN.
I have Intrax springs (with Tokico HP shocks) with a 1.6" front and 1.5" back drop and that's the lowest I found when I was looking for springs. I have to be careful not to bottom out in some parking garages and going over speed bumps.
You cant go wrong with Tokico shocks. Intrax springs Im not sure about. Ever since they were installed, when I turn my wheel they creak really badly and you can feel it in the steering wheel. It might not be the springs and might be bearings or something else. No one has really been able to figure it out, so I don't know. Just something to keep in mind if you consider them.
so will the lowering springs + the tokico shocks/struts feel better than oem? Also what other option is there that is around 230$ b/c thats my bugit? i would also prefer a 2.0 drop or lower, but if theres anything better than i might go with it.
H&R Sport Springs or Eibach ProSport Springs with Tokico Shocks. That's the favorite set up for people around here that want the best performance without buying coilovers that will beat you up. Personally, I like the H&R/Tokico set up.
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your not gonna want anything mroe then a 2" drop. you have to take in account the frame rails under the car. if you go below 2" youll only have MAYBE that from thoes frame rails to the ground.
on a budget, the tenzos are not the worst to go with. other then that youll want to look for a used set in the forsale section. Sprint springs have a 1.8" drop and are about the same quality as the tenzos. I had them and they were good with my tokicos but when i had them on my stock shocks...i had problems bottoming out and a bad ride.
any spring with tokico shocks will be an improvement over stock.
Alright guys, i think this will be my set up then, Tenzo R lowering springs, and the tokico shocks. Not the best but sounds good right now, my cam is beggin for a drop!lol H&R Sport Springs and Eibach ProSport Springs our brand name springs which cost a tad bit more from what i can already afford. Also for some reason my two rear wheels our tucked in for some reason, is it suppost to be like that? SirThomas88 it sounds like your wheels need reallignment not sure tho. So yeah, hopfully this setup works perfect and will last and give my cam that agressive look >;]
from what ive learned from my friends who ride dumpt daily (not slammed but dumpt) that any drop can be manageable but it requires a lot of new ways to get around and avoiding speedbumps or at least a lot of swangin the speedbumps
but a 2in drop should be fine imo... just take speedbumps very slow and take deep inclines at an angle
i have Ground control coilovers and i have them all the way down and i have no problems though the roads where i live are extremely nice but when i get out of my area i rarely have any problems
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97 Camry: 17" Enkei rims, lowered with Ground Control and tokico,
Alpine head, mids, and highs, rockford 4-channel, 12" P3 rockford,
MTX monoblock, TRD RSB, Clear Corners, 6K Mod Express HID kit
from what ive learned from my friends who ride dumpt daily (not slammed but dumpt) that any drop can be manageable but it requires a lot of new ways to get around and avoiding speedbumps or at least a lot of swangin the speedbumps
but a 2in drop should be fine imo... just take speedbumps very slow and take deep inclines at an angle
i have Ground control coilovers and i have them all the way down and i have no problems though the roads where i live are extremely nice but when i get out of my area i rarely have any problems
hahah good to hear that. i was just about to ask that question about how to get around the road. B/c at sgv the roads here are bumpy and there is alots of pot holes etc. So yeah, hopefully all this works out. Thanks for the heads up.
If you're talking about the same SGV I drive around, yeah there are a ton of pot holes and metal plates because of the construction. I'm thinking about getting those GC's so I might just have to avoid that area completely.
yeah ever since i got my springs i watch the road a lot more now because with the stiffer springs its easier to blowout your tire or bend you wheels
you'll just have to be more cautious
Blowout tires? bend wheels? sounds scary! I though springs and shocks was made for aggressive turning and swerving left and right? So would i still be able to do that or is it just too risky?? I want durability! Does this apply to coilovers aswell? or is coils just the perfect form of springs and shocks that are plug and play!?
it depends alot on the size and quality of the rims and tires. with tenzos and tokicos it would be hard to bend a rim or bust a tire. to do that youd have to drive through a pretty big pothole, which would likely screw some part of the suspension up anyways. coild are the best you can get in every sense except for ride comfort and longevity. most spring strut combos will out last even a very good set of coilovers.
Gots another question! So after the lowering springs and the shocks/struts are installed does that mean im done or will i need to also buy a camber kits??
my friend said you need a camber kit aswell not sure if this is true. Also, After springs and shocks/struts are installed, will i need to bring it to professionals to get my tire realigned or can i just drive it like this???
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