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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 05:20 PM
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Default Adding 400 lbs to the rear...what should I do for susp???

So, I'm going to be adding ~ 400 pounds to the rear of the tC thanks to a huge audio system. What should I do for a suspension upgrade? I'm not much of a performance kinda guy...I make pretty/loud things...but I think 400 pounds extra on the rear isn't going to be good for it.

So...what to do guys?
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 07:44 PM
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definately go with a coilover system to adjust the sag that will happen
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 08:37 PM
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huge audio system
Please tell me you're not adding Ruben Studdard.


And coilovers are the right way to go.
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 09:05 PM
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Just going to throw this out there even tho its not my style

hydrolic or airbag suspension

it'll look cool and can be slammed all the way.
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by mrbridge
huge audio system
Please tell me you're not adding Ruben Studdard.


And coilovers are the right way to go.
LOL

Nah...this is me:

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=66829

32 Eu-700s=200 pounds

Glassing and bracing=75ish pounds

2 batteries=100 pounds

Amps=30 pounds

Heavyness
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 11:02 PM
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jeez its 400lbs? I heard for every 100lbs is some % is poorer gas mileage
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 11:19 PM
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stiffer springs so you arent riding on your ___ or air springs.
Old Jun 18, 2005 | 12:09 AM
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WOW. now that i see what you're adding to the hatch. I'm going to have to say airbags now for your suspension just for the 'pimp my ride' factor. Yea it'll be a _____ if one of the bags pop, maybe you can get the car to bounce with the music, if it isn't going to already from your audio set up.
Old Jun 18, 2005 | 02:41 AM
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Any specific brands?

I=clueless about suspensions
Old Jun 18, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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H&R coilovers, your going to need them so that you can jack up your rear end.
Old Jun 18, 2005 | 07:25 PM
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lmao your in NL? My brother in law is one of the town cops haha don't let him catch you with that ghetto boom boom ... If an officer Bernhard pulls you over tell him that you know me and he will let you off with a warning hahaha small world.... my wife grew up near grand forks ND too! grafton....
Old Jul 11, 2005 | 08:49 PM
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Ok...so...kinda retarded question, but anything not quite as expensive as the H&R's that won't hurt it?
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