Suspension mods

[ehko]

Hey!

Anyone have suspension mods done to their car? Either springs or coilovers? How do you find it rides with a full car? Do you have your shocks changed as well?

Thanks!

brando

Phi - thanks for the invite! I can see this will be a friendly board!

[SpectraBlueCam]

Hi! Welcome!

I believe you're the one who posted a message looking for me on DSCR. Sorry I dont' check that board very often.

I have VIS coilovers and I can tell you the ride is on the harsh side. I would only recommend it only as the last frontier of slamming your car. I've had H&R springs before and they were great. Intrax, B&G, and Eibach all make springs.

It's always good to change to aftermarket struts when installing aftermarket springs. I have KYBs. Other choices are Koni and Tokico.

Hope that helps.

[ehko]

That does help... I'll tell you my exact situation.

I'm planning on selling real estate... so I'm going to need a car that will fit at least 4 people, but, I still want to have a decent ride. What would you recommend as for a suspension setup?

And yes, it was me that posted a msg for you on DSCR. Your car looks amazing!

Thanks,

brando

[Jzs147-RR]

If I was you I would not get coilovers they ride harsh and with time they might get worst.Also with snow and salt aluminum corodes and then your adjustable coilovers are stuck.Go with H&R they ride nice and drop perfectly.

[DaksGT]

Just to let you know sparco also makes springs for your cars.

[SpectraBlueCam]

Hi Brando, thanks for the complements. It's very much still a work in progress. So you're a real estate agent, eh? If you're in Ontario, you should know what REBBA is. I hand a small hand in drafting that. :wink:

Anyway, given your situation, H&Rs would definitely be the way to go. Check you're local shop if you're in Canada. It shouldn't me more than $450-$500 installed. If you're in the US, then order from http://www.tirerack.com

From my experience, the KYB struts make a good combo with the H&R springs. I can't say for the other brands but I'm sure they're good too.

[ehko]

Hey Jeff!

Yeah, I know all about REBBA... you had a hand in that??? damn... I haven't actually started selling yet... I still have some course to do before I can be registered... but I'm looking for a new ride (the CRX won't cut it carrying 4 adults... :smile:

I'm up in Barrie, and I can get dealer cost on most of my parts... but if you know of anyone in the GTA that does good work for low cost, I sure would be interested.

Thanks to everyone that has replied to my post as well... it's all very informative.

brando

[SpectraBlueCam]

I see. So you're looking to get a Camry? They're built solid, and as a business car, gives a positive impression to your clients. There are plenty of mint condition low mileage Gen3s (92-96) out there.

I've just found a very good mechanic who specializes in Toyota and Lexus. Just let me know if you need his info.

[SCEPTER300RR]

Hi, im using trd shocks and springs... the springs are actually by eibach... i think the TRD shocks are by tokico but i have to double check... the ride is awesome even with a full load 5 passenger (incld the driver) i scraped only a few times cos of the damn humps are screwed but otherwise the ride is awesome... placing tower bars and rear sway bars would greatly help as well...

[speedemn]

I thought you have a gen 3 Camry. How are you using TRD struts and springs?

On 2001-12-23 19:33, CAMRY300RR wrote:
Hi, im using trd shocks and springs... the springs are actually by eibach... i think the TRD shocks are by tokico but i have to double check... the ride is awesome even with a full load 5 passenger (incld the driver) i scraped only a few times cos of the damn humps are screwed but otherwise the ride is awesome... placing tower bars and rear sway bars would greatly help as well...