help with dropping my 07 corolla - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

bigdubb_72003 · 07-03-2010, 05:31 PM

I'm new here at TN... I must have been searching in the wrong places on here, but i cant find any info so far that can help me out.. I am planning on either getting Tein S.tech or Ksport Gt lowering springs for my corolla.. The tein h. techs could be an option also..

The S.tech have a 2.3" drop front/ 2.4'' drop back..
The Ksport Gt's have an even 2" drop front and back..
The H.tech have a 1.7" drop front and 1.8" back...

I am running 16X7 Konig rims right now on 205 55 R16 tires... I basically wanna get rid of the fender gaps, down to a finger gap in the front and possibly a finger and a half gap in the back.. Pretty much i wanna even it out and get rid of the gaps.. But i dont want my tires to end up rubbing when i turn..

Anybody know if either of the lowering springs above will be ok? I wanted the S.techs but im worried they may rub.. Or if there is any other brand.

Any help would be much appreciated..

bigdubb_72003 · 07-03-2010, 06:26 PM

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***PhatRoyale*** · 07-03-2010, 06:59 PM

I would stick with the S.Techs.

You shouldn't rub as long as the offset on your wheels isn't too aggressive.

It might help to post pics of your car on how it currently sits with your wheels.

bigdubb_72003 · 07-03-2010, 09:39 PM

Thanks... heres some pics of my current ride height.. no lowering springs or anything just rims.. i will work on getting better ones later..

juicedz · 07-04-2010, 08:30 AM

I've been considering the S tech's as well. Once I get my other rims on 17x7.5 I'll probably start ordering parts for the drop. I say go for it, but just remember to alter your driving style some what to accomedate the lowered stance of the car. aka: no, you can't go 25mph over a speed bump without repercussions. no, you can't ride the bumper over parking blocks anymore so it's best to park shallow in parking spots, etc.

Adama · 07-04-2010, 09:47 AM

For a quality spring, you can’t go wrong with H&R race springs (2” drop F&R). This is my 2nd Corolla that I’ve ran these springs on and the ride is a little stiffer than stock but not bouncy. On ruff roads, you will have to be a little more cautious but I have no problems on country road as long as I avoid the large pot holes. Wheel gap is almost a finger on the front and just a finger on the rear. I seldom rub the fender liner but I do plan to replace the factory struts with Tokico HTS adjustable struts.

bigdubb_72003 · 07-04-2010, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by juicedz

I've been considering the S tech's as well. Once I get my other rims on 17x7.5 I'll probably start ordering parts for the drop. I say go for it, but just remember to alter your driving style some what to accomedate the lowered stance of the car. aka: no, you can't go 25mph over a speed bump without repercussions. no, you can't ride the bumper over parking blocks anymore so it's best to park shallow in parking spots, etc.

Thanks... Yeah i do watch out for the speed bumps around here if my car is lowered or not.. it's just a habit i have i guess, some or pretty steep here in town.. and from backing into parking blocks before and scraping up my magnaflow exhaust a few times, im watching that a lot closer too..

Thanks again for ur answer it really helps out..

bigdubb_72003 · 07-04-2010, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Adama

For a quality spring, you can’t go wrong with H&R race springs (2” drop F&R). This is my 2nd Corolla that I’ve ran these springs on and the ride is a little stiffer than stock but not bouncy. On ruff roads, you will have to be a little more cautious but I have no problems on country road as long as I avoid the large pot holes. Wheel gap is almost a finger on the front and just a finger on the rear. I seldom rub the fender liner but I do plan to replace the factory struts with Tokico HTS adjustable struts.

Thanks for the answer... I do hear that alot about H&R race springs, my cousin's husband likes them a whole lot... and he has had them on his cars..

Tokico is the brand im going with as well.. my stock struts and shocks are blown from almost a 100k driving on them

... and now its time for a upgrade.. so im going with the tokico's as well.. i am gonna order the springs this next thursday so i got a few days left to make my decision on which springs to get..

Thanks again..

moggi1964 · 07-04-2010, 09:56 PM

I have the D-Spec (HTS) from Tokico on my 2005 Corolla S. LOVE 'EM!

I also run Eibach Pro springs which is a smaller drop but perfect for the DD.

bigdubb_72003 · 07-05-2010, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by moggi1964

I have the D-Spec (HTS) from Tokico on my 2005 Corolla S. LOVE 'EM!

I also run Eibach Pro springs which is a smaller drop but perfect for the DD.

Thanks for the helpful info... I'm glad i went with the tokicos now.. i have heard good things bout them..

iNTaykE · 07-05-2010, 10:42 PM

Based on the pictures, it doesn't look like you'll rub at all.
I've been on S-Techs and didn't rub with 225/45/17's on 17x8.5's with a 35 or 38 offset.
But I'm on KSport coilovers now, dropped maybe 3 inches in the front and 4 inches in the rear. The rubbing is horrible... But the thing is, I still don't scrape anything. In fact, I NEED to go STRAIGHT over speed bumps. If I try to be cool and snake it, it'll sound like my fenders are tearing through my tires.

bigdubb_72003 · 07-07-2010, 03:06 AM

Thanks guys... i feel alot better on my decision on which springs to go with now... thanks alot for the help..

bigdubb_72003 · 07-08-2010, 06:14 PM

Just got done ordering the tein s.techs.... now i need help on the camber part... Anybody know whats the best kit for my camber..

I need to have the front and back adjusted right? How will i go about the back? I been looking around online and saw a few kits, but need help with which ones are good..

Any ideas or help would be appreciated.. Thanks for everything so far guys..

iNTaykE · 07-18-2010, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdubb_72003

Just got done ordering the tein s.techs.... now i need help on the camber part... Anybody know whats the best kit for my camber..

I need to have the front and back adjusted right? How will i go about the back? I been looking around online and saw a few kits, but need help with which ones are good..

Any ideas or help would be appreciated.. Thanks for everything so far guys..

I'm pretty sure you don't need a camber kit for either, especially the rear, the rear shouldn't be affected at all. Just get an alignment and all should be fine.

bigdubb_72003 · 07-18-2010, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by iNTaykE

I'm pretty sure you don't need a camber kit for either, especially the rear, the rear shouldn't be affected at all. Just get an alignment and all should be fine.

Thanks man.... I'm gonna try and get it lowered this weekend, and i will take care of the alignment as well.. I will post pics as soon as i can get them taken... Thanks again for all the help everyone..