09' Matrix on TRD springs (pics)

[jiber172r]

I think I'm the first one to do it, so here are some pics. I actually like the ride quality better. It's sportier and a little bit stiffer, but not by much. There is a BIG difference in the way the car handles. It's much more fun to drive and corner with. For that alone it was well worth it as there's little body roll now. There's no lag when you turn into a corner. Also on hard acceleration the nose doesn't tilt upwards as before. Overall, I'm very happy. Just waiting for it to settle a bit to properly lower a little bit more.

BEFORE (stock springs):



AFTER (trd springs, right after coming off the jacks, so it has not had time to settle properly yet):

[tu_culo]

Looks Sweet!! What a difference! I'm glad you like it!!

[gonzo08452]

I kinda like the stock height....just a more aggressive tire package with those wheels, a bunck of driving lights up front, a cage, go rallying

[Kiwi-Corolla]

Looks good! TRD springs aren't known to provide much of a drop, but as you said, it should settle and become a bit lower. Good to hear that you've noticed a difference in the handling. That's worth it just on its own

[jiber172r]

Originally Posted by Kiwi-Corolla

Looks good! TRD springs aren't known to provide much of a drop, but as you said, it should settle and become a bit lower. Good to hear that you've noticed a difference in the handling. That's worth it just on its own

Yup, here's the car a few days after the drop. The front has settled a lot better:

[jc0522]

hey sweet ride! did you install it yourself? how long did it take?

oh and haha sorry...let me introduce myself...names jon. been lurking here for a while. im deciding between a new corolla le or a used matrix...im hoping for a matrix tho! got a thing for hatch backs =]

[PhatRoyale]

Much better.

[jdhog]

It looks great. I'm not a fan of the bug shield but apart from that awesome.

The springs and wheels are the bomb diggerty

[eagleone]

hey looks great , i work at the walmart in your pic lol ,i see your matrix across the parking lot everytime i work , i ussually park at the last corner spot . i knew it was you

[aznsportcar]

^^ LOL wow thats a small world for you two.

[Sundance_XR]

Hey! I definitely seen your car while I was in Mississauga this weekend. I parked almost across from you at the strip mall just off of Hurontario near Eglinton. Looks real nice man!!

[sinnaever]

LOL

I thought I had seen this before.
I parked right across from it today in Mississauga while I stopped in Vistek for a pick up.

Car looks great in person.

[94PrizmDD]

How much of a drop do the springs give the car?

[trixcharley]

where did u get ur bug shield?

and what is that red lineing on the grille? looks nice