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Old 02-24-2005, 10:46 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Lowering springs Qn...

hi guys, any good recommended brands for lowering springs, was looking at sprint, are they any good?

also wat's the recommended drop height?

is 1.5 drop for front n rear ok, or shd go for 2 front, 1.75/1.5 rear.

couls i have some suggestions.

also, does brand really matter? ebay has some really cheap ones when compared to tein, eibach, sprint.

thanx guys
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hypothetically, you will have better progressive spring rates with a better manufacturer, but I'm no expert, so I'd probably buy a mid priced set, to avoid getting something garbage, and to avoid paying in body parts.

people say that 1.5 is no prob, 2 same, but 2.5 is where you start having fitment issues and rubbing with stock sized tires.

good luck, and remember to take before and after pics.
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I got these:
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So far so good.
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Old 02-24-2005, 11:41 AM   #4 (permalink)
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you get what you pay for...

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haa haa, i was just so to be looking at the same ones right before i post this thread...

how's the ride feel with these springs?

how would u rate them? are they ur 1st set or have u used others before.

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Ride is firm. Nice drop. Maybe too low. Bumper won't clear curb anymore. Only have it for 6 months so don't know how well it'll last. Its my first set for the Celica. eibach will be the choice if you are worry.
Before:

Front only:

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I like firm ride cause I used to coilover in my Corolla. The Megan is not too stiff so it doesn't bounce with stock sturt.
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Old 02-25-2005, 12:32 PM   #7 (permalink)
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^ did u do the swope urself?
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i want to lower my car also. i was thinking of going with the springs that pineapple got but im going to buy brand new stock toyota shocks with it, is that fine?

what other springs are good that give at least a 1.8 drop?

EDIT*-ebay doesnt have eibach or the springs that pineapple has for the gen 4 camry

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