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Midnight GSI · 05-21-2003, 05:55 PM

Hello Everyone
Just got a 03 (BSE Model auto

)
And wanted to stop in and say HELLO.
I plan on modding Susp. and rims later but have not found out about warranty issues as of yet.

Well, C-YA!!

***mistamatrix*** · 05-22-2003, 09:28 PM

Congrats!

Midnight GSI · 05-24-2003, 04:29 PM

Thanks!!
Needed something for the baby on the way.

I was wondering if you or someone else might know what the warranty issues migh be on lowering a vehical.
I am looking to go 1 to 2 in drop. (more towards the 2)
It's a base model so not many clearence issues.

Also, on my AE92 once you go w/ a 2in drop ther are some probblems with susp. travel (less than 2in of stroke

).

Are there the same probblems w/ the Matrix?
It seems the Tein Susp. is my only hope if so.

Thanks
C-YA!!

***mistamatrix*** · 05-24-2003, 08:51 PM

My understanding is that the dealer can only deny you of warranty work if they can prove that the aftermarket part that you installed is indeed the culprit of the problem.

Blown stock shocks is a given. They're not gonna replace them if you slam your ride to the ground. I've already read about some owners blowing struts/shocks but they were using coilovers and dropped it crazy low.

I just installed a set of Hotchkis springs (1.5" front. 1 1/8" rear)
The front lowered more than what I expected. The rear is subtle.

Tein S.Tech springs lower 2.3" front 2.1" rear.
Eibach Sportline and Progress lower roughly at 2".

And then there's always TRD and Eibach Prokits at 1.25".

Also, I almost went w/ using H&R Sport springs at 1.3" front 1.2" rear.

Pics of my drop are here ---> http://www.toyotanation.com/showthre...threadid=16806

Midnight GSI · 05-24-2003, 09:08 PM

Thanks for all the great info.
Nice pics by the way!!

Which struts did yuu go w/?

C-YA!!

***mistamatrix*** · 05-25-2003, 04:11 PM

Stock.

No aftermarket struts/shocks out...yet.

Midnight GSI · 05-25-2003, 08:22 PM

Realy.
One of my clubmates is a KYB rep. I think I am going to have to give him a call and see if something is in the works.
Maybe some AGX's? ('

')
I think I might swing w/ the hotchkis also I like the height that your car is sitting at.
They should fit the BSE model also right?

BTW hows the ride w/ the stock struts/shocks?
Bottom out any w/ a load in it?

Thanks again for all the good info.
C-YA!!

***mistamatrix*** · 05-26-2003, 07:57 PM

No doubt. KYB AGX would be nice.

Yes, the Hotchkis springs will fit the base model.

It pretty much still rides like stock. It's a little stiffer but not too noticeable. Stays flat on turns.

Midnight GSI · 05-28-2003, 11:11 AM

Well, Talked to my boy and from what he is saying it will be next year before they have anything out.

So it's in the works, just not yet.
C-YA!!

Midnight GSI · 06-01-2003, 08:16 AM

Hey Mista
What kind of grill is on dredd2099's car? (in your link for your lowered car,about 3/4 of the way down the thread)
My girl likes it. he he he
Thanks
C-YA!!

Dredd2099 · 06-01-2003, 12:21 PM

check this thread mr midnite gsi

http://www.toyotanation.com/showthre...threadid=17097

Midnight GSI · 06-01-2003, 12:39 PM

Thanks for the link there Dredd.
I saw those (I think I even made a post)but did not think that any of those were the one that was in th pic of what I figured is your car.
Looked more like the X design inserts that I see most other cars sporting.

I dunno?
Got some info Maybe?
Thanks again
C-YA!!

Midnight GSI · 06-01-2003, 12:43 PM

Hey Dredd
Yours is the silver one w/ the Prokits right?
Just checking?

***mistamatrix*** · 06-01-2003, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Midnight GSI
Hey Dredd
Yours is the silver one w/ the Prokits right?
Just checking?

Yup. That's his.

Midnight GSI · 06-01-2003, 07:36 PM

Then what kind of inserts is he/are you using in the grill and lower facisa.
Thanks.
C-YA!!