Noobie 9thgen suspension Q =S

[distanc3]

ok guyz i got a 07 corolla s
and i want to lower it as i went thru this whole forum it seems that most r runnin on Tein S tech but i dont think of gettin coil cuz i'm not gonna take it on the track juss everyday driving... i'm addin the TRD struts (front and rear) but any of you been runnin on stock rims and ur opinion on it... also if u guyz could tell me wut ur driving condition of where u live.. that would help me also thnx

[REN69]

I "tried" reading your thread and it blew my mind.. proper punctuation is not your friend is it?

As for your question, I still don't understand what you're trying to ask. TRD springs are made by Eibach, they're not really performance springs they're "sport springs" that will pretty much make your car still look stock while giving you a hint of performance, I'd go for something better if I was you.

[w203]

Originally Posted by REN69

I "tried" reading your thread and it blew my mind.. proper punctuation is not your friend is it?

As for your question, I still don't understand what you're trying to ask. TRD springs are made by Eibach, they're not really performance springs they're "sport springs" that will pretty much make your car still look stock while giving you a hint of performance, I'd go for something better if I was you.

Proper is not my friend also, I hate him for what he did to me in high school.

I think he referred to TRD as in the strut towers (which I am deciphering). The springs he referred to as Tein. I hope that is somewhat correct since my gibberish is a bit off. LOL kidding but seriously try typing in something that can be easily read. You'll get more help if people can understand. The Tein S-Type are good springs, mostly show. You can run coilovers even daily driving. When you get new springs its recommended getting new shocks as well. The height of your desired drop would help narrow down your choices.

[AzN-BriaN]

if ur roads are really full or potholes and bumps
i wood recommend a small drop
like with eibach 1.0in drop
progress springs 1.7in front/1.8back
Or h-techs but those settle bretty low after a while

[FinalGear]

Just too let you know that if you mess up you suspension setup...its going to cost ALOT to fix it...some dealership and mechanics won't even touch it! I sugguest that if your going to do it, then do it right the first time.......There are a lot of odd-end catches when dropping your car....

[w203]

Originally Posted by FinalGear

Just too let you know that if you mess up you suspension setup...its going to cost ALOT to fix it...some dealership and mechanics won't even touch it! I sugguest that if your going to do it, then do it right the first time.......There are a lot of odd-end catches when dropping your car....

What?

The shocks would fail if the roads are bad but they are easily replaceable. I have yet to go to a dealership or shop that refuses to replace shocks regardless. The Corolla sits pretty high up, even lowering would still be as high as others

[FinalGear]

Originally Posted by w203

What?

The shocks would fail if the roads are bad but they are easily replaceable. I have yet to go to a dealership or shop that refuses to replace shocks regardless. The Corolla sits pretty high up, even lowering would still be as high as others

That is true...Corolla do sit higher than the Civics... But getting Toe Wear on the tires will drive you nuts....

[distanc3]

ok badddddddddd grammar and punctuation

here goes
i want to lower my car... but dont know wuts a good set up... any good recommendation? hopefully S tech but then it might cause me to bottom out if i ride wit stock wheels =(

[357wheelgunner]

Order TRD springs from trdparts4u.com, you will never have problems. I've had mine for over a year now, they have settled down to where my S-techs sat stock, and they look great.



The TRD (made by Eibach) are two stage, so they are comfortable to drive while giving great performance. They cost more than other springs, and are endorsed by Toyota, for a reason.

Coilovers are expensive and generally give a crappy ride, they have stiff tiny springs meant for show and not driving.

Tien makes shitty springs with a low rate and a low price, I had S-techs and my shocks blew after 2 weeks. They are show springs,not for real driving....

[polo708]

IMO go with the TEIN S-Techs... Ive been running them for almost 4 years now with zero problems. Also, they are designed to work with your stock shocks so you dont have to worry about replacing them anytime soon.

Ive auto-crossed in them regularly and they hold up great.

[cga]

I have a 2005 Corolla S. I was wondering with replacing the springs, should not also install front and rear swaybars? I know TRD sells the rear sway bar but no front. I found a company that sell both the front and the rear. http://www.hotchkis.net/products.php...f0e97595cf971e

Do you think this is overkill?

thanks
Corolla S

[w203]

Originally Posted by cga

I have a 2005 Corolla S. I was wondering with replacing the springs, should not also install front and rear swaybars? I know TRD sells the rear sway bar but no front. I found a company that sell both the front and the rear. http://www.hotchkis.net/products.php...f0e97595cf971e

Do you think this is overkill?

thanks
Corolla S

For regular DD yes, if you take or want to take hard turns its beneficial. It will make your car handle better. Hotchkis is a good brand, Progress is also another brand. It really boils down to what you want from your car and how much you want to spend. Is it required to change them with the springs? No.

[w203]

Originally Posted by distanc3

ok badddddddddd grammar and punctuation

here goes
i want to lower my car... but dont know wuts a good set up... any good recommendation? hopefully S tech but then it might cause me to bottom out if i ride wit stock wheels =(

Is there a particular drop you want? That would help in finding what you want from your springs.

[AzN-BriaN]

not true u wont bottom out if have stock wheels with S-tEchs its been done b4
besides the fact u get about over a 2in drop

[357wheelgunner]

Originally Posted by AzN-BriaN

not true u wont bottom out if have stock wheels with S-tEchs its been done b4
besides the fact u get about over a 2in drop

With Stechs you'll hit the bump stops and understeer like crazy, even after you cut the stops in half. They're shitty springs....