Best Springs out there?

[ShadowfaxII]

Okay so companies are more and mroe coming out with springs for the gen 5 camry. so far this is what ive seen

1. TRD (1.4 f , 1.1 r) $250ish
2. Eibach (1.4 f . 1.1 r) (same as TRD spring, TRD just put their name on it) $183.23 on ebay
3. Tein S Tech (1.7 f , 1.5 r) $139.20 on ebay
4. Tein H Tech (1.1 f , .9 r) $261.62 @ andysautosport
5. Sprint (Spring Tech) (1.8 f , 1.8 r) 199.75 @ andysautosport
6. Tenzo R (2.0 f , 2.0 r) $104.95 on ebay
7. Intrax (doesnt say) $99.95 on ebay
8. Dropzone (Dynamic Auto Design) $89.99 on ebay
9. Canuck Motor Sports (1.8 inch drop overall) C$112.95 on ebay
10. AroSpeed (doesnt say) $176.18 @ andysautosport
11. H&R (1.4 f , 1.3 r) $284.05 @ andysautosport


okay, so thats where we stand.

now, for my 2002 gen 5 camry SE, which should i go with? i want a combination of a relatively steep drop ( 1.5 or more in the front, close to that in the rear), with a relatively decent ride quality, and a great quality spring. im not so much worried about the cost (most are relatively close anyway) I just want to be sure to get reall good parts.

some im leaning towards are the Tein S, the Tenzos (no idea how good they are, but a decent name), the H&Rs, the Eibachs, or the Sprints.

what do u guys have? like them? any advice?

[CamryPunk]

Are you going road racing any time soon? Or is your car your daily grind? I would suggest the Tein S-Techs. Nice drop and nice ride.

[ShadowfaxII]

yeah, its my daily driver. with my donut tires i have on right now im not doing any racing any time soon, though i still want the better handling. im looking for a spring with a good balance between the two, ride quality, and performance

[Bunthy]

I just had som eVogtland springs on. Very good handling and ride.

[DarkFlareon]

If you want something with a very nice ride (really really close to stock), I would suggest the Eibach Pro-kit. It eliminates some body roll, yet still is very comfy. Right now I'm riding on H&Rs and they are a somewhat harsher than eibachs but still comfy for everyday driving.

[97camryman]

Im riding on Stechs and have no complaints. Awesome ride, awesome drop.

[Super Kaioken]

with all the springs out there for the gen 5? not many aftermarket struts =/
all i know is the KYB GR-2 and the $1000 coilovers on ebay

[ShadowfaxII]

Oh yeah, once you guys bought your springs, how much did it cost to get them profressionally installed? (assuming you didnt DIY)

[youngstylez]

whats teh best set of springs for a gen 5.5 camry.. i want approx. a 1.4+ drop all around. do those springs listed up top fit a gen 5.5 camry xle v6 ??

[xpeed]

TRD = Eibach
Tein are good too. I'm wondering if I should get Tein or TRD now. Eh, I'll go with TRD.
I still need to buy the lowering springs and the rear sway bars. Then I could probably have my mechanic install it in for me. I trust him because well..... he was my mechanic over five years so yeah. He charges like $50 an hour for labor fees. For the strut bar and stuff, he won't charge me for it, but the lowering springs and sway bars, he has to, but he'll give me a discount. Man, I like my mechanic. He'll even help me install the TRD Exhaust I'm gonna buy.

Gen 5s products can be carried on to Gen 5.5s

[nort0188]

I don't think anybody has ever been disappointed with Eibachs. I don't know specifically for the Gen5, but in general, Eibach knows their shit. Same should be said for Tein and H&R. If it were me, I'd go with H&R, followed by Eibach, then Tein.