I'm going back tomorrow for a second. longer this time, test drive of an xB on some hills and a longer freeway ride. I have a fairly long (35-40 mile one way) commute and was wondering how the xB is on the freeway as far as ride and power.

In the past I had a 94 Chevy S-10 SS lowered 2"/3" and the ride was acceptable. If I purchase the Scion I'll probably lower it and go to 17" wheels. How will the be to commute on a daily basis?

Doug

I am running with a 2" drop with a very low hanging exhaust...my rims are on the way...

It does great, and I drive all over the place in busy South Cali and no worries...

I have about the same commute. I'm lowered 2" but still on the stock rims and tires. I'm quite happy with both the ride and power.

I drive all over busy Nor Cal with no worries... :D

I dirve 160 miles round trip everyday. My ride is a bit different as I run TEIN coilovers. Its smooth and better than stock. I'm also on 17s w/ either 205/40-17 or 215/40-17 tires, depending on which wheels I have on at the time.

I run trd shocks and struts and the springs also, about an inch drop. I am high enough to clear speed bumps. the ride is tighter than stock, but not harsh. I drove one without the struts and shocks, but with springs and honestly the shocks and struts make a world of difference.

Just curious how is it going over a speed bump with a 2" drop? I have at least one I have to go over daily in my community...


~WC

S-L-O-W but it is not that bad, just don't be stupid with it , and I like to refer to them as speed mountains, not bumps...

This is my second lowered car, and I haven't had any problems with it yet, no scrapes, no bottoming out, nothing...

I know I will one day scrape my exhaust but oh well, I will try not too... :cry:

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It really depends upon your freeway. If it's smooth, the ride will be fine. If it's choppy and blocky like the freeways in LA, the stock springs will loosen your fillings! Think Cheech Marin in his Chevy Impala!

Some who use the Tein springs say the ride is better.

Some who use the TRD springs say the ride is harsher. I can't imagine what harsher would be like! Maybe it would be better to take out the springs and just leave it agains the bump stops!

George

a little bumpy but fine

i have the ground control coilovers with 2.25" F/2.00" R and the ride on the freeways are cool no trouble. speed bumps you need to go slow ( not crawl, or at angle) have scraped front bumper only in fear of car that was out of gas ( driver pushing car from outside, no driver and was coming toward my lava) so i had to come out of driveway faster than usuall. i'm on stock wheels+tires as of now. btw the coilovers are for sale on the forum, good price only 135 miles $350 shipped.

bryan

IMHO..
I think that Wheels and the rubber on them play just as big a part as the spring/strut combination.
Anyone that's SCCA'd can tell you to leave the "bling" at home when it comes to racing. Steel rims are lighter and big tire walls are much more forgiving. I'm not saying to stay with the steel rims, but if you're worried about ride comfort, then go no larger than 17's wwith 215/40s instead of 205/40s for that little extra wall height. Use a progressive spring instead of linear, and this setup will keap your ride as close to stock while accomplishing the "hunkered down" look you want. I've expirimented many many wheel / spring combo's on many different cars and 17s with eibach pros are the best "compromise" ive experienced. anything above 17's and you even risk losing WHP due to the "flywheel effect" I've seen this happen at the dyno.

OK, I'll get off my soap box now.
drive on...