Very happy with this set. Just the right amount of drop without having to angle up driveways or worry about scraping.
Ride quality feels very close to stock, yet is flatter around corners.
enjoy!

Front shock comparison
http://users.adelphia.net/~skankinlee/01.jpg

Rear shock comparison
http://users.adelphia.net/~skankinlee/02.jpg

Front spring comparison
http://users.adelphia.net/~skankinlee/03.jpg

Rear spring comparison
http://users.adelphia.net/~skankinlee/04.jpg

stock height
http://users.adelphia.net/~skankinlee/05.jpg

TRD height
http://users.adelphia.net/~skankinlee/06.jpg

Front installed
http://users.adelphia.net/~skankinlee/07.jpg

Rear installed
http://users.adelphia.net/~skankinlee/08.jpg

Before
http://users.adelphia.net/~skankinlee/09before.jpg

After
http://users.adelphia.net/~skankinlee/10after.jpg

Looks Awesome man!! Im going to get TRD Springs soon, I was thinking about shocks but what do they really do except stiffen the ride?

Looks great. How was the install? I got the springs/shocks since Nov., but theres over a foot of snow now so I don't think I'll be doing my install any time soon.

that's hot as hell. :)

damn it looks nice but those tRds didnt lower it as much as i thought it would. U should have gotten Tein S for 20 bucks more

looks good

did you install yourself? if not, how much did you pay for installation, and did you get the supposed warranty?

Looks Awesome man!! Im going to get TRD Springs soon, I was thinking about shocks but what do they really do except stiffen the ride?

here's a quote from member hahaitzskippy that basically explains why:

"stock shocks are made for the height and the spring rate (stiffness) of the stock springs.

if you get aftermarket springs, your stance will be lower (shorter springs) and the spring rate will be higher than stock.

since your springs are shorter, that gives less distance for your shock to rebound; thus not allowing your shock to full extend and use all of its power to stop the bouncing.

to make this worse, the stiffer springs will make the shock work harder since stiffer spring needs a bigger force to stop it from moving.


the stock shocks setup will work on any springs. including the TRD. its just how well you treat the shocks"

Looks like a good install. Are the gaps on all four sides the same? Some people have been posting that some sides will sit lower, or higher, or front or back, etc. Let me know.

now u just need some slightler fatter profile on those skinny ___ oem tires and your wheel gap will be perfecto! imho :rofl:

heeey look at the emoticon I chose. im special as all hell

Did you have fun compressing the spring to the teeth just to get the trds on? :D I have done the install too and those front struts can be fun! :) Good job on the install though

Is there anyway you could do a writeup on the instructions? I plan on doing the install soon when the snow clears up around here and a detailed writeup would be awesome. if not, just a list of tools you needed so i can see what i need.

looking good, wish i had the money for one of thems.

Heard they had sqeaking problems. Have you experienced this?

looksgood man, only got the springs for now, just waiting for the funds to get the shocks.

Anyone that needs their TC springs or shocks installed in S. Cali, I'll help you out for a small fee. Just email me at louish32@charter.net and we'll get started!

looks good but i like the tein drop better

good job. a clean, subtle drop.

Looks very good. Think I may that TRD setup also. Keep up the good work!

Thanks you for posting pics of before and after. Looks good, but for my taste, now that I saw the drop on TRDs I may consider going with Tein. I would like just a little bit more drop! But your car look good, I admit!!! Keep up the good work!

what was the price of Springs and shocks...?

Got the spring/shock combo for around $400+. Got it back in December 04.

if you drop your car with tein s-tech springs

your ground clearance's gonna be around 3" or a little bit higher. (on stock springs-5.2")

that's way lower than Ferrari Enzo(4.0") or Porche Carrera GT(3.4").

that's low enough IMO.

BTW i can not see the differences b/w stock shocks and TRD shocks.

can anyone tell me the differences?

if you drop your car with tein s-tech springs

BTW i can not see the differences b/w stock shocks and TRD shocks.

can anyone tell me the differences?

I already posted this above. The difference is not in height, but in performance:

Since your springs are shorter, that gives less distance for your shock to rebound; thus not allowing your shock to fully extend and use all of its power to stop the bouncing.

To make this worse, the stiffer springs will make the shock work harder since stiffer spring needs a bigger force to stop it from moving.

Wow those look well made! Good deal!
Thanks for sharing those photos!

sweet looks good!

Didn't see this answered anywhere in this thread...

If I get the Tein springs, are they going to void the warranty from Scion? I paid for an extended one, and dont want to void it in any way...

Also, I'm beginning to realize that if I do stick with the TRD springs I ordered with the car, I should buy them from somewhere besides the dealer, as the dealer charges ~$400+ (if i'm remembering correctly) for the springs installed.

Didn't see this answered anywhere in this thread...

If I get the Tein springs, are they going to void the warranty from Scion? I paid for an extended one, and dont want to void it in any way...

Also, I'm beginning to realize that if I do stick with the TRD springs I ordered with the car, I should buy them from somewhere besides the dealer, as the dealer charges ~$400+ (if i'm remembering correctly) for the springs installed.

According to my sales rep. No, you will not void the warranty on the things like the engine. You will probably only have a harder time proving tire problems if they arise.

-PKG
getting my IIP tC on 4/1 :) (no april fools)

cool, now cant wait to put mine on!