Well, I've been with my scion for almost 1yr, now taxes r commin and some of refounds from college I got is commin either..... And I'm ready to put some stuff to my car.... I really want an exhaust and a drop..... Any preferences on wut to get 1st?? I can't affort to get both at the same time, but I want either one..... What do u guys think I should get 1st?


Thanks in advance!

 

I would focus on Suspension First.

- Springs/Struts or Coilovers

- Rear Sway Bar

_ Ingalls 4-Point Rear Brace

- Front Strut BAr

- Urethane Bushings

- GOOD Tires

 

raceland coilovers and an exhaust. thats 500. camber adjustments 150. sway bars, 275. intake 150. there.

 

I was thinkin about raceland... I've read about the coilover... How good is the exhaust?? How is the sound?

 

Raceland quality is awful.

You dont want to go Cheap on Suspension!

 

Im running racelands right now and have no issues with them

I also use to have Tein Basic's and these ride just as nice

 

I disagree. If you want a drop raceland/rokkor is a good choice. It's overkill to buy something else unless you want to track it or go even lower. Racelands exhaust is another story, it's terrible sounding IMO. Go with a tsudo exhaust. But that's my opinion, and knowing this forum this will turn into a huge fight.

 

so do I not need to buy struts if I get coilovers?

 

Coilovers are a set of adjustable springs/shocks. So, no you do not.

 

but if you just get springs, dont expect your struts to last too long. I'd go coilovers, and if they end up goin out, just put your stock springs and struts on.

 

so it seems coilovers + rear sway bar + front strut brace seems to be everyones optimal setup

 

People will give you mixed thoughts on the front sway bar, if they do anything at all. They look cool though. Sway bars make a difference though.

 

My Progress rear sway is nice. Doesn't affect ride quality and the corners feel a lot better. I have TRD springs because I don't want anything too much lower. S tech springs are a little low for me. H techs were the other idea but TRD was cheaper. I've heard a lot of people say the front sway isn't needed

 

I would like a progress sway bar but it seems like hotchkis is the only company that has a front and rear package and I wouldn't wanna mismatch em

 

Yeah I saw those packages but the rear sway install is easy...front sway is a pain in the a$$ from what I hear. So its gonna cost more for the front sway install

I got my rear from corsport.com for 175 shipped. Fast shipping too

 

soo..... lol we got out of topic a lil bit hahahahah well exhaust is awful lol i guess my guess was megans racing drift aspect exhaust! but i was def thinkin on does raceland coilovers!

 

The Megan drift spec is awful. I'd steer away from Megan.

 

thanks! but u do rexomment raceland coilovers for regular using driving? i dont race or do tracks.... jst work n go to skool! not planning to overload my car with ppl either.

 

I daily drive them. I havent had a problem driving slammed w/perches removed, but I only have been going 1k miles on them so far. Other people have put far more mileage on them. They also have a great warranty/customer service. Check out the raceland coilovers thread in the suspension and handling section here.

 

Incorrect...Depends how low you go.

IF you get the Eibach pro-kit or TRD springs your stock struts will suffice. Now if you get a More aggressive drop w/ Progress or TIEN stechs yea you need to upgrade the struts, with TRD or Tokico.