italia490
02-13-2004, 03:37 PM
I picked up the springs for about $215. I don't recall where I got them, but a little web surfing and you should have no problem locating a set for a fair price. I have had them on now for about 5 months and love'em. The springs provide a 1.7" drop in the front and 1.5" in the rear. If you have 18" wheels, there probably shouldn't be much of a gap between the wheel well and the tire. On my car though, I have 17's and I could afford another 0.5" drop in the front and 0.3" in the rear. I have the SE so the ride prior to the install was somewhat firm already. After the install, there wasn't a noticeable change in ride quality. The install was easy and took a little less then three hours by myself using a hydraulic jack and ratchet type tools. The front install was a snap. The rear however was a little frustrating because you have to remove the rear panel to access the top shock mounts. With this kit speed bumps need to be taken slowly and at an angle because if you take them too fast, the frame rails will hit the speed bump. Trust me, it is not a cool feeling. The car handles like it is on rails. If you want to go that low, I think they are a great set of springs.
which engine do you have? the 4 or 6 cyl?
italia490
02-14-2004, 10:34 PM
I have the 2.4L engine. Wish I had the V6 though! That is the 3.3L.
Fresco Bob
02-15-2004, 12:19 AM
my parents have the v6 se(only 3L:( ) and theyve got the TRD suspension, only drops it 1.2 and 1.4 inches i think, somthin like that, but it makes a huge difference. they havn't had any clearance issues at all and it drives real nice
khanhdom
02-15-2004, 01:31 AM
yea i got teins....not enough drop for me...and i have 19s...i want it to be tucking...and the front is still too high...about a finger gap...rear kinda tucks but not completely.
soundlzrd
02-15-2004, 08:14 PM
I think i need to add this to my product line. Two good reveiws are good enough for me. Btw, would you like sway bars for your Gen5's?
khanhdom
02-15-2004, 10:18 PM
what brand...and how much?
soundlzrd
02-15-2004, 11:08 PM
whiteline, guess price 109
does anyone know for sure if the teins will fit the v6?
khanhdom
02-16-2004, 12:32 AM
not sure...but teins says only 4 cyl so im assuming...the suspension is different so it wont fit :confused:
mcv30
02-16-2004, 01:14 AM
not sure...but teins says only 4 cyl so im assuming...the suspension is different so it wont fit
Yes that is correct.
weak. i guess i'll just get the trd ones.