lowering springs

[ToyS4me]

for everyone that has a gen 5 im wondering what kinda of lowering sorings is the best for this gen and how is it riding(is it bouncy or rides good) on your car.i have also noticed how low the pipe is to the ground will lowering my car scrap.any info is appreciated thanks

[Super Kaioken]

from what i got........Eibach is the best

[CamNub]

Camry FAQ. It talks about some different brands and how they are.

[xpeed]

Another thread about this topic without properly searching from another new member.

Here's my answer to you.

TRD (A.K.A. Eibachs) You won't lose your ride quality and it will still run smoothly. The tailpipe will scrape a bit, but depends what type of road you're driving around in.

[Super Kaioken]

what? xpeed? they scrape? dude i was thinking about gettin those but they scrape? that tailpipe sure is low. don't wanna fudge it up.....

anyway how long do you think stock struts will last with that? i still don't know what aftermarkets are offered besides the KYB GR-2 which is....eh i heard.

[CamNub]

Originally Posted by Super Kaioken

anyway how long do you think stock struts will last with that? i still don't know what aftermarkets are offered besides the KYB GR-2 which is....eh i heard.

Stock struts can last a long time. It depends on the roads you drive, how you drive, etc.

But you can also get Tokicko struts..

[xpeed]

Yes, stock struts will work on it. Tokico's are good.

Have you seen the tailpipe on a stock camry? Those things look like it'll scrape going over dips and stuff but they don't. But, I'm pretty sure you won't scrape your tailpipe as much. It'll be minimum. I'm just worried I might scrape my front bumper going to my house. My neighborhood is full of dips and and all. There's no way I can avoid them. Either way, I'm still lowering it.

[greylock]

Got the TRD's on mine. No tail pipe scrapes yet, but several front lip scrapes with the oem body kit. Just enough to scrape some paint and plastic off the bottoms. The SE already had stiffer shocks than the other versions so ride quality change was noticeable but slight. Also be aware that I will be hitting the big 50 this year so comfort is a factor for me and the springs are bouncier but not unbearably so. Even my wife hasn't said anything about the ride, just complained about my spending the money.

[Super Kaioken]

i don't think Tokico makes gas shocks for the gen5.....i looked on their website.

[xpeed]

Pssh, when I get a wife, I'm gonna have a seperate account for my car and my wife. Of course, the account for my car will have more than my wife, but sshhh, she won't know that.

[Dimiscus]

Originally Posted by xpeed

Pssh, when I get a wife, I'm gonna have a seperate account for my car and my wife. Of course, the account for my car will have more than my wife, but sshhh, she won't know that.

Thats what you think. Unfortunately the women dictate to much of how and where money is spent. Then when you have a kid it is even worse. Oh well, I love my wife.

Good info about lowering here by the way, thanks.

[CDub LXi]

Originally Posted by Dimiscus

Thats what you think. Unfortunately the women dictate to much of how and where money is spent.

My car:
2001 Toyota Camry CE
18 rims
Tein S.Techs
ViS cf hood (not installed see sig)
Magnaflow muffler (current)
cf muffler (coming soon already have but not installed)
short ram intake (coming soon already have but not installed)
window tint

My girlfriend (might as well be wifey, we've lived together for 2 years and have 2 kids together.. just isn't on paper to save me money):
1991 Honda Accord EX
15" prelude alloys
HP racing coilovers
N1 knockoff muffler (off my old car)

I make the majority of the money.... I make the decisions on how it gets spent

[Super Kaioken]

haha! the bread winner~!

[Super Kaioken]

hmmmm.......how long do you think the stock struts will last in years? i have SE suspension.

[CamNub]

Depends on how you drive it your car. Should last long as hell if you drive it nicely.