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2009silverbullet · 09-17-2008, 01:18 PM

last week they had the part numbers for the 09 matrix and now they are gone, what is up with that

jdhog · 09-20-2008, 09:46 PM

Dunno man......I ordered a trd air filter for my 1.8l today at the dealer. Are you looking at the trd website or the dealer portal? trdsparks seems to be pretty updated and on the ball, not that I have ever bought from them.

SportLynn · 09-21-2008, 02:54 PM

what are some good sites to get parts for our car? ive been out of the loop for a couple of months, so i dont know whats been newly brought out.

2009silverbullet · 09-21-2008, 06:53 PM

there is really nothing that is out for the 09 matrix

straightclownin35 · 11-11-2008, 10:49 PM

trdsparks.com is the best. i have the 09 rolla and i ordered the pack of oil filters they got here in 4 days. definitely legit ! will buy stuff from there again when i get some money

Kanata_Matrix · 11-13-2008, 03:36 PM

I have TRD shift knob that will fit your 09 matrix.
http://matrixowners.com/?showtopic=78830

chinakid245 · 11-20-2008, 04:54 PM

magnaflow makes a exhaust.

http://www.pronto.com/Magnaflow-Exha...1127261633-PP#

chinakid245 · 11-20-2008, 04:56 PM

http://www.autoanything.com/exhausts...&from_search=1

obtheone · 03-25-2009, 02:36 AM

After 4 months of back and forth with different TRD outsources, I finally got the heads up with the 09 Matrix XRS and AWD lowering springs. They are in indefinite hold and the reason being low profitability during these slow economic times. The TRD tech I spoke with admitted the PTR40-12090 springs that were in preproduction may not come out any time this year if at all. The new double wishbone rear needed a whole new redesign for the springs that because of the small market of XRS and AWD owners wanting to lower their cars it doesn't warrant a new line of springs. It seems TRD has put other projects on hold and who knows when that'll change.

TRXR4KDS · 03-29-2009, 06:27 PM

Just use the Eibach ProKIts for the 03-08 Matrix, it'll lower your car about 2" - 2 1/2".

***PhatRoyale*** · 03-29-2009, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRXR4KDS

Just use the Eibach ProKIts for the 03-08 Matrix, it'll lower your car about 2" - 2 1/2".

+1

lol TRD USA is a joke.

obtheone · 03-30-2009, 12:43 AM

I would like to use the pro kit but I'm worried about long term problems with it not being made for the double wishbone rear. I might just do it anyways. Still checking with some friends in the biz.

jdhog · 03-31-2009, 02:50 PM

TRD = Toyota Recession Downsizing

ChappyEight · 11-13-2009, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRXR4KDS

Just use the Eibach ProKIts for the 03-08 Matrix, it'll lower your car about 2" - 2 1/2".

I thought that the Eibach Sportline's were what gave you the 2"-2 1/2" drop. I've been considering the S Tech's but I'm concerned with bottoming out, killing struts, etc. But, i want the car to look lowered.

I can get the ProKits for my `08 but they don't make the Sportline's for the `08 from what I can tell.

Can you guys enlighten me?

AP27 · 11-16-2009, 05:16 PM

^TRXR4KDS was referring to using the ProKits for the 2009-2010 Matrix. It gives a larger drop on those. The same springs give only a 1.2 inch drop on the 03-08 Matrix.

The Sportlines give a 1.8/2.1 drop on the 03-08. Yes they will fit your car. They DONT fit the 2009-2010 matrix because the drop is too big.

Similarly, the Tein HTechs give a 3 inch drop on the 2009-2010, but 1.6 inch on the 03-08. The STechs are too low for 2009-2010, but give a 2.3 inch drop on the 03-08.

Personally i prefer the Sportlines to the S-Techs. You can also look for Progress springs, which give a similar drop.