Post Pics of Your Lowered tC Here [Archive]

djaaronp

12-22-2004, 08:39 PM

one problem with this poll is that most of the people here only have one set of upgraded springs, so they cannot provide good feedback on anything other than pictures posted on the internet of cars with the various springs and vote on their preference.

Is this what you're going for?

If so, might as well do the research yourself and decide which ones you like better by looks and user reviews.

tcwannab

12-22-2004, 11:31 PM

aarontrini85

12-23-2004, 12:07 AM

here it is with the trd coils

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/702000-702999/702171_17.jpg

also check here if the pic is to small or doesnt show

yesti

01-03-2005, 02:22 AM

anyone got prokits?

lvnurs9

01-04-2005, 06:24 PM

I love my tC :D ...she is on Tein S-Techs

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/693000-693999/693703_118_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/693000-693999/693703_116_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/693000-693999/693703_119_full.jpg

StraitR

01-05-2005, 05:07 PM

Is it just me, or does it seem like the nose is lower on all spring kits other than TRD?

Kaeon

01-05-2005, 05:33 PM

I have Tein S.Techs on my car.

http://www.kaeon.net/cpg/albums/Jan07/Jan07_009.jpg

http://www.kaeon.net/cpg/albums/Jan07/Jan07_010.jpg

http://www.kaeon.net/cpg/albums/Jan07/Jan07_014.jpg

http://www.kaeon.net/cpg/albums/Jan07/Jan07_018.jpg

http://www.kaeon.net/cpg/albums/Jan07/Jan07_003.jpg

http://www.kaeon.net/cpg/albums/Jan07/Jan07_008.jpg

http://www.kaeon.net/cpg/albums/Jan07/Jan07_007.jpg

lvnurs9

01-05-2005, 10:10 PM

Is it just me, or does it seem like the nose is lower on all spring kits other than TRD?
The front drop is 2.4 and the rear is only 2...maybe that has something to do with it?

ALTERNATE_IMEGE

01-05-2005, 11:47 PM

Eibach

yesti

01-06-2005, 05:42 PM

Eibach
you got eibach?

adamstc

01-06-2005, 07:06 PM

GOT THE PIC OF MINE IN MEMBERS PICS, HOW DO YOU LOAD IT ON THE FORUMS? OTHERWISE CHECK MY GALLERY, :D

daewonder

01-07-2005, 07:01 AM

GOT THE PIC OF MINE IN MEMBERS PICS, HOW DO YOU LOAD IT ON THE FORUMS? OTHERWISE CHECK MY GALLERY, :D

here you go homie-

http://www.scionlife.com/gallery/data/500/735164A-med.JPG

very nice btw. what's your setup?

adamstc

01-07-2005, 07:40 AM

they are teins stech's, i guess everyone is getting a different drop, mine was pretty
much as advertised 2.4in in the front and 2.1in the rear, the grille is photoshoped.

soldiercontreras

01-07-2005, 11:02 PM

Man those s techs look clean!! I had ordered the TRD springs, but now I want the s techs!!! Great pics!!

Vamanos

01-07-2005, 11:20 PM

ajustice

01-07-2005, 11:23 PM

how much did you pay for the s techs? did you need a camber kit for the front? or rear? that looks tight

scionman05

01-08-2005, 03:23 AM

They all look good. Definatly makes a big deiffrence..

Can you notice a big difference in the ride comfort?

lvnurs9

01-09-2005, 01:08 AM

The ride comfort is great and it handles like a dream. They are 174 shipped from creative compacts

t6c9

01-12-2005, 10:32 PM

i have skunk2's and it's damn low... somebody help me post a pic, it's in the gallery under t6c9, and i just posted the finishing product about 10 mins ago so they should be on the front page...

NERD_BOX

01-12-2005, 10:42 PM

http://www.kaeon.net/cpg/albums/Jan07/Jan07_018.jpg

one word = Manicure!

jk! nice car yo!

blue_ink_tc

01-13-2005, 01:03 AM

heres mine on trds
http://img14.exs.cx/img14/8761/tc0yl.jpg

rolstc

01-13-2005, 01:10 AM

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/693000-693999/693703_118_full.jpg

wow ...... is that your house ??? if so .. your one lucky mo'fo !!

Kaeon

01-13-2005, 01:19 AM

NERD_BOX, Those are the hands of a gearhead :)

BigKid

01-13-2005, 02:26 AM

t6c9

01-13-2005, 02:40 AM

...somebody help me post a pic, ...

Here ya go t6c9. (Hook you up, only because I grew up in Fairfax,Va) :P

http://img151.exs.cx/img151/4918/his15oh.jpg
http://img77.exs.cx/img77/4644/his20ar.jpg
http://img77.exs.cx/img77/4688/his38sz.jpg

Didn't know which one...so I took some of your better shots and cropped them. :D

Very nice btw... I wouldn't have mind going with the Skunks...but I'm rolling 19's...I can only assume that rubbing would begin to be a problem. Very nice though! I like.

thanx bigkid... i've been trying to getem posted somehow so people could see.... i haven't had a problem with rubbing yet, but i have been taking it kinda easy so that the springs cansit right... it rides real niice and it handles like no other... it's amazing!

BigKid

01-13-2005, 02:49 AM

No problem...

I really liked the last photo for some reason. Just a really killer stance.

t6c9

01-13-2005, 02:51 AM

wow... my cars hot! :D

t6c9

01-13-2005, 02:54 AM

No problem...

I really liked the last photo for some reason. Just a really killer stance.

i agree, thats my favorite also.

BlueBox

01-13-2005, 02:58 AM

here's mine... with Goldlines.

http://scionlife.com/features/2004012/002.jpg

sits 2" lowerer all around...and rides very comfortable even on my staggered 19s.

IwannaScion

01-13-2005, 05:01 AM

I know I am gonna sound really stupid, but I'm a noob so oh well, what do the springs do? :oops:

KYBoy

01-13-2005, 05:07 AM

they lower your center of gravity so you get better handling and the make the car look 100X better

Kaeon

01-13-2005, 02:15 PM

they lower your center of gravity so you get better handling and the make the car look 100X better

They also stiffen the ride of your car, inproving cornering, etc.

yesti

01-13-2005, 05:44 PM

downside is they make the ride a little harsher. but if the springs are 'progressive rate' then they get stiffer the more they are compressed for a nice trade off in ride quality versus handling. TRD and eibach prokit are progressive, not sure about the other brands. just thought i'd give iwantascion both side to the story.

NuttyCane

01-14-2005, 06:50 AM

If I decide to get 18's added and lower the car 1" all around, would the tires wear any faster? I think my white tC looks great now, but some of the pics of lowered rides on this site look really good! I don't want to slam it, but just make it look a little more streamlined than it already is.

yesti

01-14-2005, 07:05 AM

if you go an inch or so the camber shouldn't be affected enough to cause uneven wear on the tires but you should maintain your tire pressures regularly.

UCSDPinoy

01-20-2005, 08:21 AM

Did you guys with the Tein S Techs a Camber Kit? Is it neccessary to get a Camber Kit? :question:

whyte_AZN

01-20-2005, 03:37 PM

yeah i was wondering the same thing. do u guys w/ the tein stech have camber kits?

BigKid

01-20-2005, 11:20 PM

There is a camber kit that will be out, if not already(I haven't been brought up to date on its release...) from Hotchkis. Its for the rear, I was tempted at first to purchase it when available. But I've reconsidered since then.

The camber isn't as aggressive at everyone thinks(IMO), but some may see it differently. With that said, I may just wait. I'm rollin 19's and I haven't discovered any problems yet...but again its still really early. Hell if anything I think the contact with the tire and the tarmack is improved, more rubber adds to better handling as well.

As long as you correct the front alignment I think it should suffice.

Plus it just give the tC a much more steathier look.

adrenalin

01-21-2005, 12:29 AM

I have TRD springs and struts. car rides great i would go with TRD. It does not void warranty.

r1mirostc

01-21-2005, 01:54 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/r1mirostc/mytc.jpg

heres mine...from the 808 state hawaii

PunkInDrublic

01-21-2005, 02:06 AM

^^ what springs?

Gunner1

01-21-2005, 05:06 AM

Priory_of_Scion

01-21-2005, 05:29 AM

Dont get me wrong, all of the cars in this post look awesome. I just dont think the TRD drop is aggressive enough. There seems to be too much space still b/w the top of the tire and bottom of the well. The Tein springs look nice. I forget, were there any Goldline springs posted? If not, does anyone have a pic with the goldlines?

BlueBox

01-21-2005, 05:34 AM

r1mirostc

01-21-2005, 09:15 AM

^^ what springs?sorry..got coilovers

t6c9

01-22-2005, 07:14 AM

Silly_tC

01-22-2005, 07:22 AM

skunk coilovers or springs dint kno the had it for the tC

Silly_tC

01-22-2005, 07:25 AM

skunk coilovers or springs dint kno the had it for the tC

metalranger33

01-22-2005, 07:30 PM

here are my tein S springs
http://img101.exs.cx/img101/772/img01053wq.jpg
http://img101.exs.cx/img101/7705/img01076iq.jpg
http://img101.exs.cx/img101/1691/img01081xh.jpg
i got one problem i hear a poping noise when i turn my wheel, and it barly started after i put my springs on. Is that part of the break in process or do i need to do somthing else

PunkInDrublic

01-22-2005, 07:32 PM

metalranger33, your pics sold me on the tein S-techs... finally some nice pics at wheel level and ones that actually show the wheel in the well.

metalranger33

01-22-2005, 07:37 PM

Fish

01-22-2005, 08:52 PM

So has anyone gotten the H-techs? I'm curious as to the difference between the S and H besides the numbers

BigKid

01-22-2005, 11:17 PM

...i got one problem i hear a poping noise when i turn my wheel, and it barly started after i put my springs on. Is that part of the break in process or do i need to do somthing else

Um that would be a no. Make sure you bolted everything back in place. While your at it, I'd check the back too. Or it might be that your springs aren't seated properly.

That or I'd start by looking to see if your strut assembly is torqued down properly.

t6c9

01-23-2005, 12:34 AM

skunk coilovers or springs dint kno the had it for the tC
they're springs, by skunk2 and your right they arent for the tC...

dont get me wrong, but personally i like the tein s-tech drop, and the goldlines drop... it looks good and all, but theres still to much tire to fender gap for me.... i like no gap... like mines sit'n.....

http://www.scionlife.com/gallery/data/500/7589hottness1-med.jpg
http://www.scionlife.com/gallery/data/500/7589hottness3-med.jpg

:bow:

motozen

01-23-2005, 01:16 AM

UCSDPinoy

01-23-2005, 04:59 AM

metalranger33, your pics sold me on the tein S-techs... finally some nice pics at wheel level and ones that actually show the wheel in the well.
dude i promise you that the ride is great, and the drop is a big difference. The pictures that all of us posted dont do any justice to the drop. when i got the spring and had my mechanic install them i wasnt expecting much, but 2in drop made a nice difference.

When you say the Ride is great, is it pretty much like stock. The only concern i have is that the ride might be really rough with the stock struts. oh yah did you leave your stock struts on with the S-Techs??? :lalala:

ScionTCTrav

01-24-2005, 02:57 PM

http://www.scionlife.com/gallery/data/500/7589hottness3-med.jpg

WAY 2 low for me..Ugh..

chipmOnk

01-26-2005, 10:19 PM

question for those with trd springs... does the front right side of the car side sit higher than the front left side?

artarian

01-30-2005, 07:19 AM

i am gonna get teh S Tech springs from Tein, but quick question, do you guys with the S Tech springs leave the stock shocks on? thank you

adamstc

01-30-2005, 07:53 AM

ya most of us left the stock struts on till they come out with a good aftermarket set,

kutsuju_dj

01-30-2005, 08:16 AM

anyone besides me have sprint springs???

UCSDPinoy

01-30-2005, 09:28 AM

ya most of us left the stock struts on till they come out with a good aftermarket set,

how is the ride with the Tein's S along with the stock struts? Also how is the install on these. i really really want these, just afraid that the ride is going to be really crappy after the install haha :nails:

adamstc

01-30-2005, 09:31 AM

rides great i love them im in no hurry to get struts, the ride is way better then i thought i would be, no way would i get any others,

laydapipe

01-30-2005, 02:13 PM

big up to fairfax, but f the police out there they are true pigs!!! lol

aznJ

02-08-2005, 05:53 AM

aww man... i'm extra late on this thread

here's mine on S. Tech's

http://g.myspace.com/00053/04/47/53987440_l.jpg

ride is great, i take turns faster and sharper than before, and the ride quality is really good compared to other cars with just spring drops. i like them alot, they settle really nicely and the back being higher than the front gives it a real aggressive look which i think the tC needs a little bit more of.

tCholleration

02-08-2005, 07:05 PM

goldlines. :love:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/tcholler/DSCN1292copy.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/tcholler/DSCN1291copy.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/tcholler/DSCN1290copy.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/tcholler/DSCN1289copy.jpg

hasn't settled yet... just installed 2 days ago. i'm still lovin it.

pmpnxb

02-09-2005, 01:42 AM

Ok, all my cars have been lowered, i just traded my xb (goldlines) for a tc, im loving the stock ride of the tc (compared to the xb its like a neon to a lexus) but cornering isn't as great as I'd like it to be. The box rode better on the goldlines but still bounced around. So I'm concidering s-techs after sifting through this post. How much stiffer are they over stocks (because im lovin the soft ride)? Anyone getting camber kits?

Joe_Dezod

02-10-2005, 06:24 AM

Here's my tC with H&Rs. Ride is amazing, progressive rate springs with a stiffer spring rate than TRD. Also has enough clearance to comfortably add 18x8s (installing next week).

BTW - I sell almost every suspension listed on this thread. Feel free to email for quotes and deals.

Here's the whip...
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/8/web/704000-704999/704420_18_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/8/web/704000-704999/704420_25_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/8/web/704000-704999/704420_28_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/8/web/704000-704999/704420_27_full.jpg

New wheels to be added next weekend. Already purchased and shipped...
http://www.wheelsnext.com/prod_imgs/img-1579-small.jpg

soldiercontreras

02-10-2005, 01:20 PM

zac

02-10-2005, 03:13 PM

[quote=t6c9]
http://www.scionlife.com/gallery/data/500/7589hottness3-med.jpg

hELL Ya! where and exactly did you get them, how much were they and what part # are those springs cause i want em! please let me know Im serious.

BTW when i get them my TRD's will be for sale if anyone wants em

Joe_Dezod

02-10-2005, 06:50 PM

My buddy might want the TRDs, how much you selling them for?

zac

02-10-2005, 07:13 PM

My buddy might want the TRDs, how much you selling them for?

I dont know maybe $75.00 i paid $395. dealer installed but i know they cost a lot less if you just buy them and install them yourself, also i wouldnt sell them until i got the skunk2 springs installed and im still waiting for the info on them. ill definitly let you know!

TurboMe

02-10-2005, 08:15 PM

wheer can u purchase Tein S for a good price?

hahaitzskippy

02-10-2005, 08:32 PM

ebay

Joe_Dezod

02-11-2005, 06:06 AM

I sell Tein product as well.

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=40568

SupaWhiteTc

02-12-2005, 03:39 PM

You can see my car with Gold Line Springs, 19X8.5" ADR M-Sport Wheels with 235/35/19 Tires here: http://www.scionlife.com/gallery/showgallery.php?si=&perpage=24&sort=4&cat=500&ppuser=11909&friendemail=email@yourfriend.com&password= .

LucidBD

02-12-2005, 03:58 PM

im loving the Goldlines and S.techs

what is the price on both of these setups?

scion909

02-12-2005, 04:51 PM

Here's my car

http://images.ofoto.com/photos1123/2/11/81/23/20/7/720238111205_0_ALB.jpg

http://images.ofoto.com/photos1123/2/11/81/23/0/9/900238111205_0_ALB.jpg

http://images.ofoto.com/photos1123/2/11/81/63/33/4/433638111205_0_ALB.jpg

RAYS-TC

02-12-2005, 04:53 PM

Well here is my tc with tdr springs
just go to the website and choose gallery last one on the list ray's tc

ScionTcGirl562

03-09-2005, 11:06 PM

This is on Sprint springs

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/sciontcgirl562/crop2.jpg

dhan

03-10-2005, 12:15 AM

My car on Tein S

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/dan84/IMG_0303.jpg

redley78

03-10-2005, 08:03 PM

That looks good, but a straight side shot shows the wheel gap better imo

RedheadedStepChild

03-10-2005, 09:21 PM

Im liking that body kit TcGirl, looks like an R32 style, who makes it?

ScionTcGirl562

03-10-2005, 11:12 PM

www.importtrenz.com made the kit... KBD is the one that made it in urethane... PM me if your interested in buying it ;)

tCtuNeR216

03-11-2005, 02:38 AM

TRD springs & shocks

Before
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/775000-775999/775613_35_full.jpg

After
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/775000-775999/775613_52_full.jpg

ChUbBz

03-11-2005, 11:09 AM

Here's my tC with a 2 inch drop around by Progress Technology and its with 19 inch TSW Thruxtons 225/35/R19 Toyo Proxes 4 tires

http://www.serenitysoundusa.com/pictures_view/205/main/Quocs%20tC.php

komik

03-11-2005, 04:29 PM

Stock:
http://deepsouthscions.com/photos/xomixtc5b1.jpg

After installation of TRD Springs:
http://www.deepsouthscions.com/gallery/albums/userpics/tcsidedrop.jpg

After installation of 18" ADR Fuel Rims:
http://www.deepsouthscions.com/gallery/albums/rims/caradr.jpg

Darkness

03-11-2005, 04:36 PM

How much did it cost you to get you're whole Spring setups? Including the price of the springs, installation, and anything else you needed to do

dhan

03-12-2005, 02:25 AM

Heres the side shot
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/dan84/IMG_0311.jpg

TGScion

03-12-2005, 09:46 AM

I know so far noone has said that you needed a camber kit to ride the S-techs. But I was wondering if there is a camber bolt available to adjust without having to get the whole kit. My friend told me that they might have this available so you can adjust camber 1degree without having to get a whole kit. :yawn: :ponder:

On a side note. I was under the impression that adding after market parts will only void the warranty if the part actually causes the malfunction. i.e Tein springs added, blown strut means no warranty for strut but if your starter goes out our something else not related to suspension your warranty should still be good. Is this correct?

verditsgerman

03-14-2005, 04:32 AM

i would have gone with the tein springs but i have massive speedbumps at work so i had to go with trd.

aznJ

03-14-2005, 08:56 AM

ajustice

03-14-2005, 09:03 AM

does anyone have a pic from the rear? at a lower view point so we can see how bad the neg. camber is. i can't tell from any of the pics and i dont want my tires to look like a slammed vw beatle.

xtremc5

03-14-2005, 11:08 AM

i was gonna get the TRD's when i order my tc but i like the tein's alot better.

ScionTCTrav

03-14-2005, 02:42 PM

i bought tein s techs and im selling them cause now I want coilovers

soldiercontreras

03-14-2005, 03:09 PM

i bought tein s techs and im selling them cause now I want coilovers

Ditto I did the same thing. I bought TRD's, then S Techs, and now I am going to wait for coilover prices to go down.

hahaitzskippy

03-14-2005, 04:47 PM

i dont think the coilover prices are going to drop

ucyib2papi

03-14-2005, 06:27 PM

question for everyone, all setups. do u have people riding in the back often, or baggage or whatever , and if so is there rubbing w/ ur setup. i had h&r on my civic and was in love w/ them, but my friend kept complaining about his his spinal cord when i hit bumps :-D my friend has trd on his celica and if 2 people sit in the back, he gets rubbing. any help on this would be great

komik

03-14-2005, 08:40 PM

How much did it cost you to get you're whole Spring setups? Including the price of the springs, installation, and anything else you needed to do
I got my springs on sale from mcgeorgeparts.com (http://www.mcgeorgeparts) for $118.00 plus shipping. I rented spring compressors from Autozone for free. Then me and two guys from our Scion club spent 4 hours putting them on.

It only took an hour to put all four goldline springs on one of the guy's xA. :wink:

question for everyone, all setups. do u have ... ?
I frequently have 2-3 people riding in my car with me on the lovely roads here in New Orleans and have yet to have any problems with tires rubbing or bumpers scraping. Then again, I don't have that much of a drop. TRD Springs, Stock Shocks.

motozen

03-16-2005, 08:52 PM

TRD.... Yummy.... :love:

http://motozen.net/tC/sideview.jpg

http://motozen.net/tC/mytc.jpg

t6c9

03-21-2005, 06:22 AM

new pictures(better quality) still represent'n the skunk2's:
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/774000-774999/774075_26_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/774000-774999/774075_27_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/774000-774999/774075_40_full.jpg

muuuch better!!

:bow: :clap:

motozen

03-21-2005, 04:24 PM

t6c9

03-21-2005, 07:21 PM

hahaa, it's my trademark... just somethin to be different, me and a bunch of my friends did it...

smash

03-21-2005, 09:06 PM

yea.. i just saw that.. you should lose that sticker hun, people probably think you're driving around tryin to pimp a rental car. lol. :rofl:

t6c9

03-21-2005, 09:15 PM

noway... if they really think its a rental car with a loud ___ exhaust and a low ___ stance, then they're pretttty dumb...

RallyMedic

03-21-2005, 09:29 PM

W3RD!

motozen

03-21-2005, 09:48 PM

lol i just realized that you have a straight pipe! daaaaaamn is that loud or what?????

t6c9

03-21-2005, 09:55 PM

yeeeah it's real niice though... more power too! :love:

Fast_Eddie

03-21-2005, 10:28 PM

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/FastEddie1/Picture208.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/FastEddie1/Picture212.jpg
Nice car motozen......... :bow: I had to go outside and dress my tires!

motozen

03-21-2005, 10:33 PM

yeeeah it's real niice though... more power too! :love:

sound clip pleeeeeeease!!!! :bow: :rofl:

motozen

03-21-2005, 10:38 PM

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/FastEddie1/Picture208.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/FastEddie1/Picture212.jpg

Nice car motozen......... :bow: I had to go outside and dress my tires!

how...wha... how you know that is my car! where did you see it?

You stole it!!! oh... wait a minute, it's in the garage.. :doh:

:love: your car btw hehe

Fast_Eddie

03-21-2005, 10:59 PM

Just a reminder....you have ground effects, I don't.

t6c9

03-21-2005, 11:31 PM

i dunno how to do sound clips... and my pictures are from my camera phone so if anyone knows how i can do it with a phone let me know and i will...

MagnaflowTC

03-21-2005, 11:43 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/drigo1178/sclc%20speedzone%20meet/DSC00079.jpg
TRD springs with 18" 5Zigen Fn01r-c

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=52020&highlight=

motozen

03-22-2005, 01:03 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/drigo1178/sclc%20speedzone%20meet/DSC00079.jpg
TRD springs with 18" 5Zigen Fn01r-c

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=52020&highlight=

beautiful rims! :clap:

tct

03-22-2005, 10:47 PM

here is mine with modified celica coilovers.

http://pakyboy123.brinkster.net/scion/dsc00004.jpg

Sorry about the giant pic :silly:

OliverThomas

03-22-2005, 11:56 PM

here is mine with modified celica coilovers.

http://pakyboy123.brinkster.net/scion/dsc00004.jpg

Sorry about the giant pic :silly:

Nice rims, first thing that popped into my head when I saw them though was..

"...damn if feels good to be a gangsta..."

lebshiff21

03-23-2005, 12:33 AM

TRD

http://www.pages.drexel.edu/~chs22/mytc.jpg

smash

03-23-2005, 03:00 PM

noway... if they really think its a rental car with a loud ___ exhaust and a low ___ stance, then they're pretttty dumb...

ah well.. it still looks whack. :rofl:

t6c9

03-23-2005, 03:52 PM

thats your opinion... it's not your car though.... :loser:

Gunner1

03-25-2005, 11:31 PM

http://www.alexgavieres.com/cars/carstuff-01/IMG_1182.JPG

http://www.alexgavieres.com/cars/carstuff-01/IMG_1218.JPG

TRD springs.

tcDreamz

03-25-2005, 11:48 PM

who has best prices for goldline springs and trd struts?

r1mirostc

03-26-2005, 12:46 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/r1mirostc/hrp023a.jpg

heres mine a couple weeks back

sco1500

03-27-2005, 09:19 PM

I like the pics Gunner1

Mr_Meaty

03-29-2005, 07:09 AM

Here's mine. TRD. There sure are a lot of these!
http://www.scionlife.com/gallery/data/500/Drop_small.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/330000-330999/330754_25_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/330000-330999/330754_21_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/330000-330999/330754_22_full.jpg

z-lite

06-24-2005, 03:16 PM

tC562

06-24-2005, 10:34 PM

i have a post floating around the general tC forum.

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=69522

s-techs + staggered 19s = perfect fit! :P

phoenixtc

06-25-2005, 04:42 AM

You forgot Gold Lines

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y153/phoenixtc/DSC01551.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y153/phoenixtc/DSC01542.jpg

sciongirl81

06-25-2005, 11:05 PM

mine on s-techs...

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y144/sciongirl81/normal_WheelsByTheBay34.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y144/sciongirl81/firstpicsevo131.jpg

but progress coil overs are going on before next weekend!! :pray:

ack154

06-26-2005, 01:16 AM

Hotchkis represent:

http://downloads.allankintz.com/tC/hh2/IMG_0700.jpg

More here: http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=70008

bxdom

06-26-2005, 02:16 AM

where can u buy the goldline springs?? there not ebat :silly:

phoenixtc

06-26-2005, 07:21 AM

where can u buy the goldline springs?? there not ebat :silly:

You can get them from www.randode.com. Or PM randode for information. His website seems to be down right now. I paid $150 for my springs. I think he has raised the price though.

Good luck.

tiny

06-27-2005, 07:01 AM

just a shameless plug, but if anyone in socal wanna trade there trd's for my s-techs, give me a pm.

Mr_Meaty

06-27-2005, 02:18 PM

just a shameless plug, but if anyone in socal wanna trade there trd's for my s-techs, give me a pm.
Why do you want to trade? What's wrong with your S-Techs and how long have you had them?

PunkInDrublic

06-27-2005, 04:19 PM

TRD Springs.

http://www.alexgavieres.com/cars/carstuff-01/IMG_1182.JPG
http://www.alexgavieres.com/cars/carstuff-01/IMG_1218.JPG
http://www.alexgavieres.com/cars/carstuff-01/IMG_1220.JPG
http://www.alexgavieres.com/cars/carstuff-01/IMG_1222.JPG
Umm, wtf is that glowing thing in the background that goes around the SUV? BTW loving the springs :)

He left his camera exposure open long to get a bright picture, resulting in the cool and unnatural light, and also a stream of a car's headlights going into his driveway.

Schuller

06-29-2005, 02:13 PM

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/klausschuller/new_4025.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/klausschuller/new_4016.jpg

05FMtC

12-14-2005, 05:14 AM

im going to get trd shocks and springs soon. however i am a little worried, my car will scrape at the stock height going down my driveway if i dont do i right so im afraid that it will scrape all the time with the springs/shocks but i want that better handling soooooo bad. i may just come up w/ a way to use 2x4s and what not to get it up and down safely.

Mr_Meaty

12-15-2005, 06:37 AM

wow, almost 6 months later, eh?
Anyway, which part of your car scraps if you dont' drive up your driveway just right?
Why not just park in the street?

MysTiKchRis

12-15-2005, 08:41 PM

Mine on S-Techs and 19 Enkei's
http://myspace-109.vo.llnwd.net/00360/90/17/360287109_l.jpg

PrettyniceB

12-21-2005, 04:57 AM

I dont this Super Whites need to be slamed unless you have custom wheels..... or anyones execpt the stock 17... all the rest really dont even have a noticable difference. IMO

BLAZIN

12-22-2005, 01:00 AM

i just got tein s-techs put on mine....how long does it take to completly settle and how much lower does it go when it is settled....thanks

lusting4oh6tC

12-31-2005, 01:37 AM

First off, all the cars look great but I've noticed one thing that is a pet peeve of mine. You should take 2 minutes, remove the screws from your license plates and remove those gaudy dealer plate frames. This would be the first of my list of things to do when I get my new cars home because I'm not a driving billboard. I also think stickers suck. Just my $.02... so take it if you want it because it is almost free. If you don't want it, just leave it on the sidewalk and someone else will grab it.

Kind Regards,

B

zer0

12-31-2005, 06:07 PM

^ Very off topic..but ok... :lol:

I chose the Hotchkis, will post pics when I install them. :o

TATTOO

01-03-2006, 02:46 PM

that car on the skunks looks slammed man what drop is that 2 inches?

Fsu1dolfan

01-03-2006, 04:04 PM

Hotchkis all the way!!!!

Up close and personal

http://x1.putfile.com/9/27008264321.jpg

http://x1.putfile.com/9/27008272672.jpg

http://x1.putfile.com/9/27008244521.jpg

The whole thing!!!

http://x1.putfile.com/9/27008262664.jpg

ack154

01-26-2006, 03:51 PM

Bump. Let's use this for all spring / coilover pics.

aarontrini85

01-26-2006, 03:58 PM

here it is with the trd coils

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/702000-702999/702171_17.jpg

also check here if the pic is to small or doesnt show

got tired of the trd's so here are the stechs

http://www.scionlife.com/gallery/personal/6669_4.jpg

sorry about the salt on the car but look at the snow and the roads no point in washing it

Fsu1dolfan you have the only car i have seen look good with thoughs wheels or that spoiler and grill congrats it looks great

PrettyniceB

01-26-2006, 06:44 PM

^^^ got tired? Explain the differnce then?

ucyib2papi

01-26-2006, 07:32 PM

trd's r to high

aarontrini85

01-26-2006, 07:53 PM

trd's are to high there also to soft i would get wheel hop with them and with the teins i dont

the ride quailty sucks with the teins compaired to trd's witch feel almost stock and are great perfomance wise with the little bit of ride quality you have to give up where as with the teins you sacrafice alot of ride quality for performance

i feel this was a good move to go with the teins but like when i sold my injen exhaust to do a custom 2.5" i dont feel it was worth the cash i lost selling the trd's to move to teins especialy since i sold my trd sway bar also

but im sure the hotchkis im ordering will be great :P
now to find some struts

PrettyniceB

01-26-2006, 08:15 PM

the ride quailty sucks with the teins compaired to trd's I dont see why you would want to do something terrible to your car, but okay. Maybe after you get some struts it may ride better.

I'm all about having the car look good from the outside, but if it rides That much worse,........... then I'm i think you should go with the TRD's I'm researching, but wanted to add my barely knowable advice here. But that's for the description between the two

aarontrini85

01-26-2006, 08:21 PM

i like a harsh ride its just alot bumpier then trd's not horrible but no where near as soft as stock

also if you do i would suggest h techs if you want a soft ride still i just happen to like the car to be the stifist it can be for the least amount of cash

*<<<<cheap mexican over here*

ucyib2papi

01-26-2006, 08:41 PM

u know what, after the 1st day of changing my springs, it felt the same as stock to me. i konw that first day i hit a bump by justins house and was ready to cry, but now it feels so comfortable to me.

ps i did have h&r spring on my civic that my best friend always complained about his spine for some reason

PrettyniceB

01-26-2006, 09:07 PM

must be a"modder" or "spring thing"..............cause I'm not sure I'm feeling(liking) a ruffer ride......... but okay guys????

KJ_Scion

01-27-2006, 12:22 AM

sciongirl81

01-27-2006, 12:47 AM

coilovers are better anyway... :clap:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y144/sciongirl81/PS-DSCF7607.jpg

Kilo6_one

01-27-2006, 01:05 AM

yep,,,,,,,,,,,i agree with that. im switching out my Htechs for some tein coilovers this summer.....nice drop!

aarontrini85

01-27-2006, 01:55 AM

coilovers are nice if you have the cash

and sciongirl81 check the chamber in the rear

sciongirl81

01-27-2006, 10:57 PM

coilovers are nice if you have the cash

and sciongirl81 check the chamber in the rear

i didn't need the cash :doh:

...and the car was only slammed for that photoshoot...i would never drive it like that.

toby3002

01-28-2006, 12:08 AM

a couple of my car on hochkis springs:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/ttubruoy/6f2965d8.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/ttubruoy/5b53bc44.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/ttubruoy/2d541949.jpg

Fsu1dolfan

01-28-2006, 02:26 AM

B1uEsC1uEs

01-29-2006, 12:23 AM

hmMmmMmm.. this thread makes me wonder. now im deciding on getting s techs or h techs. the pics are really nice but id like to see some up close ones to see the gaps (finger gaps if possible) of the s techs and htechs so i can compare them side by side. i'd also like to know, how far the bumper is from the ground with the s techs?

PrettyniceB

01-29-2006, 01:26 AM

^^^I don't really know much about gaps and springs. But I saw someone else's picture and they had four fingers in their wheel gaps.... I put my hand in my wheel well gaps and four fingers also fit, they had some new springs installed and then two fingers fit....

And the one of the first things I noticed when I saw the sports car That was my second choice after the Audi TT was the 350Z and that thing was so low to the ground. I was like what in the world. But I took that thing on a test drive and soon as I got off the lot. The bumpy freeway roads right outside the dealership; I was like, I would not want to ride in anything like this ever.... or constantly (cause the tourqe was nice) at least. I got this car to Ride In! (not to track in)

I think I could deal with KJ_ scion and the look of that drop if it still rides comfortable.
I only test drove a Z for ten minutes, but I would not want to go through all the miles I do in my car for no wheel gap if it means feeling like that for hours instead of minutes.

The Coil overs don't look good to me on those 17 stockers, but I know its just for the photo to be that low so never mind.

Can anyone let me ride with them on their springs (dumb question I know, I'm joking, but I would feel even dumber to spend over eight hundred bucks on 1.4 to 1.9 inches unless it was from doctor and surgically removed from another part of my body) :P

TATTOO

01-30-2006, 09:23 PM

eibach sportlines.
http://www.scionlife.com/gallery/personal/27527_1.jpg

My2toneTC24

01-31-2006, 05:37 AM

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c30/scion24/DSC00896.jpg

my 2 tone tc

H&R coilovers dropped on 19x 8.5 Axis mods

sciongirl81

01-31-2006, 11:40 AM

The Coil overs don't look good to me on those 17 stockers, but I know its just for the photo to be that low so never mind.

that was the way my car looked at the time of the photoshoot. gotta do with what you've got. i now have real wheels on my car. no more stocks.

PrettyniceB

02-01-2006, 04:18 AM

My TwoToned? Where do you get off balling like that!!!!!! *picking up jaw*

My2toneTC24

02-01-2006, 07:12 AM

AWWW that bother you----poor guy

PrettyniceB

02-01-2006, 02:13 PM

its been a slow two weeks, no doe for like ten dayz..........I'm starting to sound poor, cause its true.

t_urbo_C_harged

02-02-2006, 03:37 AM

Fsu1dolfan you have the only car i have seen look good with thoughs wheels or that spoiler and grill congrats it looks great

You know i was just looking through some of the past comments and just saw that...wanted to say thanks

glad you went with the stechs too....i was thinking of those too but i got the sway bars and springs package in a good deal, so hotckis it is!!!

http://www.hotchkistuning.com/bin/images/products/80425-1lg.jpg

I really like the look of the Hotchkis Springs, and on RacingSolution.com I can pick up the Springs and Sway Bars for $468... its called the Hotchkis Stage 1 TVS System. Is that a good price for the complete package??? :love:

Specs:
Front Sway Bar: 24mm - 2 position adjustable
Rear Sway Bar: 27mm - 3 position adjustable
Front Drop: 43mm (1.7") 175 lbs/in (stock 150 lbs/in)
Rear Drop: 50mm (1.97") 285 lbs/in (stock 245 lbs/in)

Some info on how the car rides and handles would be great too. Thanks in advance! :bow:

Fsu1dolfan

02-02-2006, 03:12 PM

If you really want it buy it from here
http://www.trdsparks.com/displayparts.php?Mdl_dtl=447&Part_cat=11&parts_id=643

This is where i got it and it was around $400 total after shipping which is a pretty good deal compared to what you found....and it was the cheapest i could find anywhere.

As for the ride it is beautiful..mind you i have yet to add the front sway because it is a pain in the A$$ to do yourself without a lift...but the rear and springs are amazing....i can take corners at 70+ without a problem(i have pirelli's that help keep me grounded too though) but the rear sway combined with my DC sports tower strut bar is great...i will eventually get that damn front sway on.....ride is pretty close to stock and all my passengers that i have had in my great say that it rides very nice....also i have the rear on the stiffest setting and WHEN i put the front on i will have it on the sofest...most have said this leads to an optimal results!

Hope that helps

t_urbo_C_harged

02-02-2006, 06:07 PM

hey thanks for all the help and info Fsu1dolfan!!! :bow: that price is so much better too, especially compared to what I was about to pay for them... thanks for the tip on the setup too, I was also wondering what positions to put them on but you answered that for me also... :clap: I am also glad that the ride is near the quality of the stockers and yet the performance is outstanding! When I get everything installed I will try to post pics asap! The only problem is getting the moola!
Stephen

Fsu1dolfan

02-02-2006, 06:30 PM

moola is always a problem...but glad to help...keep me posted and let me know what you think when you do get them

Mr_Meaty

02-03-2006, 03:05 PM

You GOTTA put the front sway in! My friend and I did it in my garage with a couple jack stands. Yeah, it was a tight squeez, a pain, and took a couple hours. But when I only had the back in, I could totally feel the front inside corner lifting and the body felt like it was twisting in turns. After I put the front in (middle setting, rear on tight) it is AWSOME! it just squats through the corners. I have the TRD springs, not the TVS set with Hotchicks springs :P but still, it's awsome!

Fsu1dolfan

02-03-2006, 03:53 PM

^^^^^I know I know....i really want that damn front sway on!!!...glad to here you like it

jOhNL45b

02-03-2006, 04:05 PM

mine will be up soon!! h-techs on the way

ack154

02-03-2006, 04:16 PM

Damnit... I already really want the sway bars, but now you guys are going to make me go spend the money now. :P

I already have the Hotchkis springs (sexy btw) so I guess I'll have the TVS Stage 1 when I'm finished. :)

And yes, keep the pics coming!!

Mr_Meaty

02-04-2006, 04:36 AM

Any H&R drops on here? Springs, not coilovers.

Yanki01

02-04-2006, 04:58 AM

Hotchkis!.....hands down! :love:
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2083000-2083999/2083616_114_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2083000-2083999/2083616_66_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2083000-2083999/2083616_69_full.jpg

jasonbegin

02-04-2006, 03:37 PM

we need pics of htechs, have not seen one yet

Ta Suck

06SuperWhite_SoCal_tC

02-06-2006, 09:58 PM

awesometc

02-06-2006, 10:21 PM

Here is a pic of mine on Tein S-Techs
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b329/AwesomeTc/DSC_0047.jpg

tC9o9

02-06-2006, 10:27 PM

im goin with goldlines... nice clean drop, and since ill be staggered...it will stil look raked

06SuperWhite_SoCal_tC

02-06-2006, 10:33 PM

The GoldLine Spring company isnt too far from you, you should just drive to their building and pick them up. If your in diamond bar its about in the middle between me and you. Plus when you pick them up yourself like my friend did, they gave him a OK discount on them.

Mr_Meaty

02-07-2006, 03:00 PM

Here is a pic of mine on Tein S-Techs
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b329/AwesomeTc/DSC_0047.jpg

WOW :clap:
Nice paint, great grill, and LOVE the 20s!

awesometc

02-07-2006, 03:33 PM

Thank you, I really enjoy the car.

Magnus213

02-13-2006, 12:52 AM

t_urbo_C_harged

02-13-2006, 03:45 AM

lol TRD's arent too high, thier a perfect drop IMO. Fills up the wheel gap good. Some of the pics here might be the TRD's right after they're installed, they do settle a little lower after a couple of weeks.

Here some pics of mine on TRD's fully settled.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/Supra1213/My%20Scion%20tC/P1170018.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/Supra1213/My%20Scion%20tC/P1170013.jpg
That first pic shows EXACTLY how I want my car to sit.

I've been stuck- the TRD was my sure choice, but every time I look they seem to leave just a little bit too much wheel gap. Then again, I didn't want to worry about sending my shocks to an early grave with the S-techs, though that drop did look good.

I think I'll go TRD, because 1. your picture showing them settled inspires me, 2. they'll be less taxing on the shocks, and 3. they look perfect when you go up to 18s.

Now just have to make some cash to buy them...

I'm not saying that the TRD springs are a bad idea (they are not) but why not go with the Hotchkis TVS Stage 1 kit??? With the kit you get The Hotchkis springs and sway bars... on TRD sparks the kit is $355. If you want more of a drop go with Hotchkis the drop in front is 1.7" instead of 1.25" and the rear 1.97" instead of 1.25"... With these springs I haven't heard of anyone having issues with rubbing on 18's and this will give you that lower look you are going for... Also definately consider getting some sway bars, huge improvement in handling!!! Try this kit if you are stuck on TRD springs... TRD Sparks (http://trdsparks.com/displayparts.php?Mdl_dtl=474&Part_cat=11&parts_id=596) Stephen

Kilo6_one

02-13-2006, 07:58 AM

Here is a pic of mine on Tein S-Techs
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b329/AwesomeTc/DSC_0047.jpg

WOW :clap:
Nice paint, great grill, and LOVE the 20s!

F----ING clean is all I can say that is a awesome looking Tc! :bow: :bow: :bow:

KJ_Scion

02-13-2006, 03:35 PM

t_urbo_C_harged

02-14-2006, 12:03 AM

I went with the TRD springs living in Denver, CO cause I wanted the least amount of drop which is what TRD has. It surprised me to how much they settled a couple weeks after the install. I have no issues with potholes or deep curves which is what I was worried about in the denver area. Looking at the Hotchkis, they look really good also, especially with the 18's. Guess it kinda depends on where you live and your environment to choose what springs to go with. Ill see if I can take some more pictures today showing it off at different angles.

More pics would be great... yeah if you think Denver is bad then you haven't seen the roads in Missouri :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: I guess I will see what happens when I get the Hotchkis kit because I just want a little lower look than the TRD and don't want to go with the extreme drop's with Tein... Stephen

t_urbo_C_harged

02-14-2006, 12:04 AM

Magnus213

02-14-2006, 01:26 AM

t_urbo_C_harged

02-14-2006, 02:17 AM

You jerk! (Kidding)

Now you've made me all unsure again, when I had just thought I had it sorted out. You didn't address the issue of the shocks, though... could someone run through the expected lifetime after lowering, if it's bad driving with blown shocks, everything I need to know?

*EDIT* forgot to mention, the hotchkis front bar sounds like it's an incredibly frustrating install that would best be done with a lift, which I don't have.

I do know that there are a few people on here that are just running the rear sway bar right now... they say it has added a huge improvement to handling, even without the front sway bar in... also it can be done without a lift, but yes it will be very frustrating!!! And take a long time to do as well... I don't know about the lifetime of the shocks, but if you are afraid to blow them out then get the TRD shocks, they should work out fine! The stock shocks should last you a while though since it is not as drastic of a drop as the Tein's... keep looking on trdsparks.com, they have a suspension set with those TRD shocks if you want them... Stephen

Magnus213

02-14-2006, 02:50 AM

AROQ

02-14-2006, 08:31 AM

http://www.scionlife.com/gallery/personal/29489_3.jpg

lilaznjdawg

02-15-2006, 03:41 AM

teinnnn coil overs. beezies.what you know! haha

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/lilaznjdawg/jasonstreet4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/lilaznjdawg/jasonstreet2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/lilaznjdawg/jasonstreet.jpg[/img]

-JoKeR-

02-16-2006, 08:07 AM

dropped on Tein S. Techs

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/linhiee/DSC04597.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/linhiee/DSC04594.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/linhiee/DSC04593.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/linhiee/DSC04595.jpg

-JoKeR-

02-16-2006, 08:18 AM

http://www.alexgavieres.com/cars/carstuff-01/IMG_1218.JPG

TRD springs.

NICE PICTURE!!!...turned out BEAUTIFUL

4Pointer

02-17-2006, 09:13 AM

anyone have problems scraping the bottom of the car coming out of driveways with the trd's? do trd's require an angled maneuver out?

aireck

02-17-2006, 11:05 AM

KJ_Scion

02-17-2006, 03:20 PM

anyone have problems scraping the bottom of the car coming out of driveways with the trd's? do trd's require an angled maneuver out?

Kinda depends on how steep your driveway is. I've only scraped it barely one time when I was parking I went up too far on the curb. Didnt have any damage though. Only thing with TRD's is I go slower over speedbumps and try to dodge potholes more because you can feel them alot more than stock. So for regular driving I dont worry about it too much until I have to park somewhere with high curbs.

sciongirl81

02-17-2006, 04:35 PM

too many choices....
does anyone have a list of springs available for the tC and how much they drop ya????

i want low but a bearable ride since the wifee will be driving it... i might just go with coilovers but not sure.

i used to have tein s-techs and those were 2.4 in the front and 2.0 in the rear...

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y144/sciongirl81/firstpicsevo131.jpg

now i have progress tech coilovers and they drop you 1.5 on install alone and then you can adjust the height anywhere from 1 to 3 inches lower. that's a total drop of 4.5 max!!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y144/sciongirl81/ba5ee88a.jpg

davedavetC

02-19-2006, 09:40 AM

finally got some pics of my car with the hotckis drop :love:
Before:
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c122/davedavetc/3746757c.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c122/davedavetc/4cbde86f.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c122/davedavetc/THEPictures003.jpg

After:
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c122/davedavetc/NewFrontView.gif
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c122/davedavetc/DriversDrop.gif
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c122/davedavetc/NewSideView.gif
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c122/davedavetc/RearDrop.gif
:love: :love: best drop in my opinion. not to low, not stock :P

Yanki01

02-19-2006, 09:43 AM

Nice! I knew you would like em'

Hotchkis baby!

Fsu1dolfan

02-19-2006, 04:31 PM

Welcome to the Hotckis world......its my favorite drop!!!!

zer0

02-19-2006, 04:38 PM

Hotchkis FTW. Still havent scraped yet, been 1 month.

Yanki01

02-20-2006, 12:29 AM

We should make a Hotchkis thread?

ok JK

engifineer

02-22-2006, 09:13 PM

These are of mine with the TRDs after they settled:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/engifineer/c6.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/engifineer/c7.jpg

engifineer

02-22-2006, 09:16 PM

davedavetC

02-23-2006, 03:34 AM

^^^ lol i was thinkin the same thing when i saw it the other day. :silly:

sciontc313

02-23-2006, 03:48 AM

:bow: tC drop! ill post mine soon...

Kilo6_one

02-23-2006, 06:13 AM

he just returned from the bathroom and realized he did not wash his hands........

Nerek

02-23-2006, 03:41 PM

Ut-oh.
Getting the car bac kthis weekend.

Davedave and i found out at the shop yesterday i have the s-techs along with the kaminari kit...

Do they make scratch resistant bodykits? :P

2.4 front 2.0 rear

davedavetC

02-23-2006, 05:13 PM

yea garrett good luck with that haha gimme a call when the car is done so i can take a look at it

Nerek

02-23-2006, 06:06 PM

yea garrett good luck with that haha gimme a call when the car is done so i can take a look at it

gonna be done by saturday/sunday i thikn im getting the HKS exhaust,lol think it'll scrape?

Gortok

02-24-2006, 01:54 AM

My car on Tein S

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v197/dan84/IMG_0303.jpg

Do you think he realizes he posted the wrong pic? Or did he replace it with a file of the same name and forget about this ? :rofl:

Nope... :no:
Those are the same girls they show on Tein's ebay listings... :rofl:

I'll be posting pics of mine once it quits raining. :pray:

davedavetC

02-24-2006, 03:41 AM

yea garrett good luck with that haha gimme a call when the car is done so i can take a look at it

gonna be done by saturday/sunday i thikn im getting the HKS exhaust,lol think it'll scrape?

lol damn dood make up ur mind, HKS or no HKS. nah it wont scrap, my car is lowered and i still have plenty of clearance

Magnus213

02-24-2006, 03:41 AM

Nope... :no:
Those are the same girls they show on Tein's ebay listings... :rofl:

I'll be posting pics of mine once it quits raining. :pray:
Hey Gortok, I think you're the first one with Tanabe springs- how do they look? I think the rain's supposed to clear out either tomorrow or saturday, so you can take some pictures and I can wash my car.

Anyway, I've decided (90% sure) on the Hotchkis springs and swaybars. You losers convinced me.

Yanki01

02-24-2006, 03:54 AM

^^^ :P

you wont be disapointed!

davedavetC

02-24-2006, 04:15 AM

^^^ at all :P

Nerek

02-24-2006, 03:46 PM

So i know people have probably thought about this before, with most or actually all of the drops, the wheels seems to kinda be uneven with the fenders..Would spacers increase rubbing or...

Like for example...alot of people were saying that jtrieus kaminari tC would look much better on 19"s and w/ spacers to push the wheels out more

What affect would this have on the handling, etc.

Gortok

02-24-2006, 11:46 PM

Hey Gortok, I think you're the first one with Tanabe springs- how do they look?

Anyway, I've decided (90% sure) on the Hotchkis springs and swaybars. You losers convinced me.

I'm about to make things a little tougher, I think...

http://www.scionlife.com/gallery/?photo=19019

I had to get the crud off it today (washed it)
So, wha ya think...??

Gortok

02-24-2006, 11:55 PM

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2047000-2047999/2047743_56_full.jpg

Gortok

02-24-2006, 11:59 PM

Next up...either some really cool wheels or some wheel spacers... :wink:

Gortok

02-25-2006, 12:01 AM

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2047000-2047999/2047743_57_full.jpg

Gortok

02-25-2006, 12:06 AM

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2047000-2047999/2047743_55_full.jpg

Nerek

02-25-2006, 06:18 AM

where do everyone get the s2000 antennas from.honda dealers or the website?

tC9o9

02-25-2006, 07:40 AM

off hondas duh!!

Syxxpac

02-25-2006, 08:10 AM

my b&g springs...
when i first got them on
http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/4102/picsofthecarlowered92005008cop.jpg
http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/6153/picsofthecarlowered92005002cop.jpg
after they have settled
http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/9907/sctcc1yr068copy1ui.jpg
http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/7802/gallery692152648in.jpg

tC9o9

02-25-2006, 08:12 AM

andrew...that drop is tight, if you ever wanna sell, you have a buyer

Magnus213

02-25-2006, 04:08 PM

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2047000-2047999/2047743_55_full.jpg
Looks great! Not too low, perfect stance.

PS- I'd go with wheels before wheel spacers.

Nerek

02-25-2006, 06:49 PM

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/Ner3k/P1010169.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/Ner3k/P1010170.jpg

It's dirty i know, lol, new prototype rims though. :P

tC9o9

02-25-2006, 07:18 PM

i thought you had a kit?

ScionBandit

02-25-2006, 07:28 PM

PROGRESS coilovers (its bout .5 inch lower than the pic now)
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a339/ScionBandit/PROGRESSpics001.jpg

Nerek

02-25-2006, 08:09 PM

i thought you had a kit?

I do,its at the shop w/ the lambo and spolier right now, install next weekend.

sciontc313

02-26-2006, 03:26 AM

:love: hey guys heres my FM now.... enjoy!

BEFORE

WHEN I GOT ON A DEALER... :P

http://i1.tinypic.com/ok0g13.jpg

WHEN I GOT MY NEW SET OF WHEELS.... :love:

http://i1.tinypic.com/ok0iyv.jpg

AFTER

TRD DROP.... :bow:

http://i1.tinypic.com/ok0jmq.jpg

http://i1.tinypic.com/ok0k2b.jpg

http://i1.tinypic.com/ok0mdx.jpg

http://i1.tinypic.com/ok0n5u.jpg

http://i1.tinypic.com/ok0p3n.jpg

http://i1.tinypic.com/ok0ppk.jpg

http://i1.tinypic.com/ok0q5k.jpg

http://i1.tinypic.com/ok0rw5.jpg

MY tC AND MY BRO'S CELICA

http://i1.tinypic.com/ok0ljm.jpg

Nerek

02-26-2006, 05:44 AM

i'd take that celica over a tC anyday.lol

sciontc313

02-26-2006, 05:52 AM

celica CF TRD replica hood made by AIT racing...

here some pixs... :P
http://i1.tinypic.com/ok6fjq.jpg

http://i1.tinypic.com/ok64na.jpg

http://i1.tinypic.com/ok652x.jpg[/img]

Nerek

02-26-2006, 04:35 PM

like i said, i'd take that celica over a tC anyday(those were my first choice, alot easier to mod too)

Sgtfluffy16

02-26-2006, 05:06 PM

sciongirl81

02-26-2006, 05:42 PM

htechs are about the same as trd anyway, but trd is close to even in the front and rear, while h-techs are lower in the front.

here are there stats...

TRD lowers 1.4 in the front and 1.3 in the rear with a spring rate of 173 in the front and 309 in the rear.

while H-techs lower 1.85 in the front and 1.46 in the rear with a spring rate of 180 in the front and 310 in the rear.

TRDs are just usually slightly more expensive.

i have a buddy who lives in ct with h-techs, but i can't find pics of his car anywhere. but i know that now he wishes he had gotten the s-techs instead. the ride with the roads is not bad with the s-techs. i had em and i live in jersey...you should see our roads! nothing compared to what i see when i travel back home with my bf to pa.

Nerek

02-26-2006, 05:49 PM

ok guys where are some more pics with h techs im bebating on which kind of lowering springs to go with and well i live in pa where the roads suck now i dont like the trds cuz i think the back sits lower then the front and yet i think the s techs are too low for me especaily around where i live but i think the h techs will be alright can anyone show some pics of h techs and prices and where they bought, and some specs on them also maybe after reading all the threads the hotickis are still on my mind as a maybe too but i dont know what to get someone please help me thanx bye

I'd go with h-techs,just use the search and you'll be able to find them(you can see pix everywhere) they're nicer than the TRD but not as nice as the s-techs ;)

sciongirl81

02-26-2006, 05:53 PM

Kilo6_one

02-26-2006, 06:35 PM

for some reason people say the TRD's sit lower in the rear......and the front is higher, thier is a dignificant difference between
"TRD lowers 1.4 in the front and 1.3 in the rear with a spring rate of 173 in the front and 309 in the rear.

while H-techs lower 1.85 in the front and 1.46 in the rear with a spring rate of 180 in the front and 310 in the rear. "
that is almost 3/8 of an inch.........to some people that is a big difference.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2136000-2136999/2136032_7_full.jpg