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pb_alex · 12-18-2011, 11:11 PM

I want to buy some lowering springs for my 03. I cant corner with my ride height like a darn suv haha. so I have a decision between::
1.Eibach Pro-Kit Springs
2.Tein S-Tech Lowering Springs
3.H&R Race Springs

Ive done some research and Im leaning towards the Eibach, but Ive seen mixed reviews. Anybody installed any of these on your Corolla or other car?
P.S. I will be replacing oem shocks/struts as well.

***silver04rollas*** · 12-19-2011, 12:06 AM

I went with the H&R race, but they might be a bit too extreme. I would rule out the H&R for your car as it will be very harsh on bumpy roads for daily driving.

The S-Tech would give you the most aggressive drop (I believe 2.2 inches at the front and 2.0 inches on the back) while the Eibach will give only 1 inch drop.

I think Eibach would be the safest choice as it will keep the ride comfort and the alignment etc. would still be on spec. If you go with the S-Tech then you will have to get wheel alignment, camber adjustment and also might get wheel balancing etc. since 2.2 inches drop makes everything go out of whack and needs to be readjusted.

***SuperchargedMR2*** · 12-19-2011, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by pb_alex

I want to buy some lowering springs for my 03. I cant corner with my ride height like a darn suv haha. so I have a decision between::
1.Eibach Pro-Kit Springs
2.Tein S-Tech Lowering Springs
3.H&R Race Springs

Ive done some research and Im leaning towards the Eibach, but Ive seen mixed reviews. Anybody installed any of these on your Corolla or other car?
P.S. I will be replacing oem shocks/struts as well.

I just bought springs for my 07 CE. I went with B&G as they seemed to be the best middle drop.

1. Eibach - not enough drop
2. Tein S-tech - too much drop & way too soft a spring
3. H&R Race - too much drop & too stiff for what I wanted.

I would have bought the H&R street but the drop was just a little more then the Eibach. I haven't had a chance to install them but as soon a sI do I'll post pics.

zerominded · 12-19-2011, 09:20 AM

I have the h&r race springs installed. They are on my 05 xrs and I love them. Occasionally it's a bit bumpy but nothing that will make you regret them. They almost stop body roll and get rid of the huge gap

pb_alex · 12-19-2011, 11:36 AM

Thanks guys for the advice.

Josh.Chaos · 12-20-2011, 12:24 AM

I had the megan racing springs paired with tokico blues struts. It was a dramatic improvement over stock. But, in the end, needed more low and more fast turns so tein coilovers went on...

nickxrs · 12-20-2011, 11:13 AM

I have megan springs on my xrs struts, rides and handles like a dream. Put them on in 1 hour.

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***SuperchargedMR2*** · 12-20-2011, 10:12 PM

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I have megan springs on my xrs struts, rides and handles like a dream. Put them on in 1 hour.

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How could you possibly install all 4 springs in 1 hour? Did you have a group of people working at each corner? I've installed many sets of springs but it takes around an hour on each corner.

nickxrs · 12-21-2011, 07:26 AM

Its not hard whatsoever if everything goes as planned. I did it at work with a buddy, he did most of it. Started at 6 and ended before 7. Its really not all that hard with impact guns, a large spring compressor and the fact that the rear xrs springs just fall away from the shocks.

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nickxrs · 12-21-2011, 07:50 AM

But it was another story on my brothers honda. Took upwards of 2 days.

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v1ct0r · 12-21-2011, 02:36 PM

Not that it made the list, but are Tein H-Techs not enough drop for you?
I got them installed, and with 17" rims/tires, it seems perfect enough.
Of course I live in an uneven town of Texas and go to school with tons of construction in Oklahoma.

***SuperchargedMR2*** · 12-22-2011, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by v1ct0r

Not that it made the list, but are Tein H-Techs not enough drop for you?
I got them installed, and with 17" rims/tires, it seems perfect enough.
Of course I live in an uneven town of Texas and go to school with tons of construction in Oklahoma.

The spring rate of the H-techs were way too soft from what everyone was saying to me.

CrayRolla · 12-24-2011, 11:02 PM

New to the forum first post! I have Tein S-tech lowering springs with the factory 05' Ce strut, The height is good, the drop was 2.5'' The only problems Ive had it my passenger side strut makes a small cracking noise when I hit bumps and ive rubbed the wheel well lining out. Ive also got 17x7.5 wheels. But all in all a great lowering spring!