Now that you've changed springs, what do you think of the ride quality now?
What brand do you have and list the pros and cons?
Give details about it instead of just short answers.
Things to consider ie: Would you buy them again or would you get something different? Imporved the handling but it's jarring my fillings out. Sagging. etc.
A lot of people here ask what springs to get. So we need a list to look through and then decide which one would work best for our driving styles.
djct_watt
11-03-2004, 12:39 PM
A lot of people give me a "what the F" look when I say that I chose TRD's, but many a time I load up my car with well over 1000 lbs in occupants (damn fat friends/family). I can't afford a drop that is too harsh, and I went through hell in my last car, scraping every speed bump and driveway, even after angling. I actually got stuck on a driveway!
I love my TRD's. . . they look very nice on the xA, and the handling is much nicer! I can't feel much of a difference from the OEM springs on good roads, in terms of ride quality, but when I hit a big bump, I do notice it more. I'm not a fan of the skinny tire/dropped to the ground ride, as I did come from driving a Lexus, so I'm used to a cushy ride.
Roll has decreased dramatically, and when I make quick movements, you don't feel the bouncy uncertainty of the stock suspension.
Unfortunately I did not get installation from the dealer, so I'm not 100% warrantee safe, but I'm slightly closer to it than with other aftermarket springs. Odds are, dealers won't even notice. . . another bonus with TRD's.
If you want a slammed ride, TRD's are not for you. If you want a more confidently handling ride with a more aggressive appearance, TRD's may just be right for you.
11-03-2004, 09:49 PM
This was posted up already:
http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=32314 There is even pics of them too. :D
Post your opinions on springs here on this topic.
squirrel
11-04-2004, 04:15 PM
Since the other thread is locked.
Here's my take on it. I hope you get the responses you're looking for.
Some mods don't read the threads thoroughly. Some mods will lock the thread and not give an expalnation, and other mods will not only give an explaination, but PM also. I appreciate the mods that give explainationas and PMs.
neckbonenick
11-04-2004, 10:08 PM
Hotchkis= smoother on the flats roads and a little harsher on the ruff roads
cseika
11-05-2004, 02:53 AM
Tein S tech - Nice settle drop, slightly bumpier(only noticible if you are at a really bumpy road or ur really paying attention to it!) Handling wise, wow it really dramatically increased my on and off ramp speed! Got everything parts/installation for $170, Well worth it!!
flat__tires
11-09-2004, 05:36 AM
yea the ride is definitely a little stiffer with the tein stechs but couldn't really tell you if those alone helped with my awesome handling since i've relocated the battery to the trunk... on slippery roads tho, i've been getting some good tail slides on my u turns (running on stock rubbers btw...) :D
hotbox05
11-09-2004, 05:49 AM
what about sprints , spy , and tanabe df210's? i'm lookin for low low springs.
its_ikon
11-09-2004, 07:23 PM
what do you think of the ride quality now?
goldines are nice, for the drop. teins have a smoother ride, but they are real soft and bottom out a lot.
What brand do you have and list the pros and cons?
goldlines: pros- low, stiff spring, doesn't bottom out too much cons- too low for me to have a kit with
tein s-tech: pros- ride smooth, cons- too soft and they bottom out a lot on me
Would you buy them again or would you get something different? Imporved the handling but it's jarring my fillings out. Sagging. etc.
If i had to do it all over again i would get hotchkis. i have heard nothing but good things about them. i may be getting theres soon. the springs bottom out on the scions and i have not heard this about hotchkis
hotbox05
11-09-2004, 08:05 PM
what about tanabe df210's do they bottom out?
LeeD
11-15-2004, 08:50 AM
bump.
Anybody have an answer to this?
"what about tanabe df210's do they bottom out?"
empleh
11-15-2004, 07:19 PM
sorry for the newb question, but what exactly does bottoming out mean?
its_ikon
11-15-2004, 07:37 PM
i haven't had those, but i am sure they will since they lower the car 2".
here is the parts review area that scionlife provides
http://www.scionlife.com/parts/item_list.php?cat_id=3&sub_cat_id=13
LeeD
11-15-2004, 07:51 PM
sorry for the newb question, but what exactly does bottoming out mean?
When your suspension fully compresses and hits the rubber bump stop.
Usually it's a sign that your suspension is too soft for the application your using it for, be it either carrying people, stuff, or racing it.