lowering springs

[sroines]

I know that in a couple different threads I've read what people are using on their cars so I am wanting to combine them.

Im just lookin for a 1.5 inch drop for mine and so was wondering what recommendations people have to offer.

[MATR6]

I have the TRD springs, same as Eibach Pro-Kits. The ride is not too bad, definately stiff with the 18s. I think it is the best mix b/t comfort & peformance.
It's 1.25" drop, but they might settle a little bit and be close to 1.5"
I don't think there are any springs out there that are around 1.5".
Hotchkins, Tein, and Eibach Sportlines are all around 2"
Here are pics of my car with TRD springs.

[sroines]

excellent...thanks for the info man...preciate it

[r1-superstar]

Nice ride MATR6!! Your pics may have finally convinced my wife to purchase rims for our Matrix.

[xrs22]

I have Hotchkis springs on mine.

1.5"Front


1.8"Rear


Overall view

[r1-superstar]

Originally Posted by xrs22

I have Hotchkis springs on mine.

Nice ride, what size rims do you have?

[xrs22]

Originally Posted by r1-superstar

Nice ride, what size rims do you have?

Those are the stock 17" and tires. I wanna go 18" and that should be perfect.

[1_qk_GTS]

Hey sroines, there's a set of Progress springs for sale on the board. Good price too.
These things have a great ride. I had a set in my Corolla.

[matrixmanvvtl_i]

i am on tien's, kinda too much of a drop if you only wanna go 1.5 inches

[lucanhookup]

^thats a hot car....looks pimp

[r1-superstar]

Originally Posted by matrixmanvvtl_i

i am on tien's, kinda too much of a drop if you only wanna go 1.5 inches

Did you get a camber kit for the rear? I just installed and removed my Tein H-Techs. Funny how they are rated at 1.7" in the front and I got 2.5", 1.5" in the rear for the 2WD and I got 3.75" on my AWD...

[matrixmanvvtl_i]

Originally Posted by r1-superstar

Did you get a camber kit for the rear? I just installed and removed my Tein H-Techs. Funny how they are rated at 1.7" in the front and I got 2.5", 1.5" in the rear for the 2WD and I got 3.75" on my AWD...

you know what, i havent got the camber kit, but i know i need it, startin to see wear on my tires after about 9 months with the springs.

[mikes_matrix]

The Hotchkis are very Hard ....high spring rate.......

the TRD are nice But only1.25 and not cheap....

Im looking at the TANABE springs good spring rate .....stated on their site 10 % stiffer than stock......and 1.3inch F&R if they settle some .....I want 1.5 inch also......and the price is Great.....$133.00

http://www.overboost.com/obs/hin/pro...sc_id=&sc_name=

[Trixster]

this is before the Tein S-tech springs

after

i just thought i might throw that in! hehe

[xrs22]

I think she lowered that car w/ her huuuuuge trunk, haha. Any updates on your engine trixter?