? for 07/08 camry owners with TRD springs - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

ridio808 · 02-03-2008, 01:32 AM

I'm considering lowering my SE sooner than later and would like some feedback from those who have used TRD lowering springs.

Have any of you experienced and rubbing issues in the wheel wells with the stock 17" wheels?

For those of you who run 19's, have you experienced any rubbing? What tire specs and offset are you guys running?

Thanks in advance

Trojan · 02-03-2008, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ridio808

I'm considering lowering my SE sooner than later and would like some feedback from those who have used TRD lowering springs.

Have any of you experienced and rubbing issues in the wheel wells with the stock 17" wheels?

For those of you who run 19's, have you experienced any rubbing? What tire specs and offset are you guys running?

Thanks in advance

I'm running 19x8.5", 45offset. Tires are 235/35/19. No rubbing issues at all on TRD springs.

You should be totally fine on the stock 17's and the TRD drop.

ridio808 · 02-03-2008, 01:44 AM

Thanks again Trojan

By the way, those Axis Hiros on your car look awesome!

akira751 · 02-03-2008, 07:55 AM

18x7.5 +45 offset 225/45/18 No rubbing at all.

ridio808 · 02-04-2008, 01:19 AM

How much change in ride quality if any?

Tobeit · 02-04-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ridio808

How much change in ride quality if any?

TRD with 18x8, +40mm, 225/45 - no rubbing. Ride is more firm

, less roll

- not as cushy anymore. Only negative I can say of only using springs and keep the rest of the suspension - I manage to bottom out more often even on daily drive, even smaller road bumps cause that. If you start with an SE suspensions, it might not be as bad though (I have the XLE).

geoff5093 · 02-04-2008, 11:38 AM

I have the SE wheels with TRD springs and theres no rubbing at all.

BTW, there are 4 wheels and tires in the back seat, which caused the rear to look a bit lower then usual.

***lammydi*** · 02-04-2008, 07:25 PM

I have the GS rims with Eibach springs. No rubbing at all. You'll love the handling.

b0r1cha · 02-04-2008, 07:41 PM

the TRD springs compared to the SE springs is just its a little stiffer IMO. i like the stiffness though. if you think the SE springs are too stiff already then i probably suggest you dont go with TRD/eibach

niko3257 · 02-04-2008, 11:45 PM

while were on the spring subject.
whats a good progressive spring i can get?
looking to lower but no loose ride quality.

i want my good ride but when i turn i want
better support.

ridio808 · 02-05-2008, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by b0r1cha

the TRD springs compared to the SE springs is just its a little stiffer IMO. i like the stiffness though. if you think the SE springs are too stiff already then i probably suggest you dont go with TRD/eibach

The roads on Oahu are terrible, and I really enjoy the smooth ride of the Camry, but I don't think I can help myself. I had my S-Runner dropped 3/4 with 19's and the ride was still decent. I'm sure the Camry will be much smoother by far.

I know that lowering improves cornering, but do the TRD's feel responsive? I guess what I mean is, do you feel like you're in control while cornering? The SE's suspension has more body roll than I expected from a sport model.

Tobeit · 02-05-2008, 07:36 AM

Maybe somebody can comment on the following: When I accelerate with a heavy foot on the pedal (it's a V6), my car starts getting very light footed in the front - almost like it looses contact to the street. Because, I had my TRD springs installed before I ever drove my car I am wondering if that is just the limitation of the Camry Chassis and Suspension or if the TRD springs (lower in the back) contribute to that not so nice behavior. I never had that issues in that magnitude on other cars I had (Audi A6, Mazda RX-8, Chrysler 300C...) - if any, it is supposed to be the other way around.

ridio808 · 02-05-2008, 08:23 AM

Is this while turning or going straight?

I know that because our cars are FWD, we experience something called torque steer which causes the car to pull right or left and because the V6 has decent low end torque, this is very easy to do.

***lammydi*** · 02-05-2008, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ridio808

The roads on Oahu are terrible, and I really enjoy the smooth ride of the Camry, but I don't think I can help myself. I had my S-Runner dropped 3/4 with 19's and the ride was still decent. I'm sure the Camry will be much smoother by far.

I know that lowering improves cornering, but do the TRD's feel responsive? I guess what I mean is, do you feel like you're in control while cornering? The SE's suspension has more body roll than I expected from a sport model.

I got an LE so after lowered I felt a lot more in control when cornering, a lot less body roll espeically when I'm on the ramp entering another freeway. For the same ramp, I had to go down to 50mph with stock springs but with Eibach springs I go 65mph and still feel control with very little body roll.
I have my wife and kids in the back so I drive very careful. I know the limit of the car so yes, TRD/Eibach springs will give you a much better handling, control and less body roll.

Tobeit · 02-05-2008, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ridio808

Is this while turning or going straight?

I know that because our cars are FWD, we experience something called torque steer which causes the car to pull right or left and because the V6 has decent low end torque, this is very easy to do.

going straight - so, you think that is expected? Never had that with other FWD's though. But it does not bother me too much though, I can deal with it. Thanks.