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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 03:32 AM
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no. springs won't drop you enough to make you need a camber kit. a local alignment shop should be able to bring them back close enough to stock specs for you.
and for the dude w/ the 19s. if you want comfort, don't get 19s. smaller tire sidewall == rougher ride. and nothing that lowers you will give you stock ride quality. some are harsher than others, but thats about it.
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 12:10 AM
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thanks man. just needed to know that.
i wish i could put them on but i just aint got time haha
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 03:38 AM
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anyone know if ill have rubbing issues with s techs and 18x8 with a 25 offset, also what size tire should i run?
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 03:40 AM
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you'll def rub. you'll probably have to roll or pull your fenders. for 8, i'd get 215 or 225/40.
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 03:42 AM
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if i roll my fenders they'll fit right?
Old Sep 17, 2008 | 06:20 AM
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hmm i dont wanna read the past pages, but is the springs chart up to date? I was wondering if there were any springs that go lower besides the s-tech and skunk being at -2.4 and -2.0. I want something a bit lower or something atleast an even -2.4 both front and back. peace
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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Right now i have the TRD lowering springs and i dont like the way it looks i want something lower i was thinking h-tech or hotchkis..... if i get either of the two will i have to get sway bars?? also iv heard of hotchkis rusting out after like 2 years is this true?
Old Sep 24, 2008 | 11:40 PM
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It's not like you "have" to but the (anti-)sway bars will indeed complement your lowered car towards better handling. So yeah, it would be nice to get those too.
Old Sep 24, 2008 | 11:50 PM
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ok thanks for the info
Old Sep 25, 2008 | 05:15 AM
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so any1 got the answer to my question, i guess ill get s-techs then.
Old Sep 25, 2008 | 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by mengsta
so any1 got the answer to my question, i guess ill get s-techs then.
I checked too and I could not find anything else that goes lower than the S-techs (2.4front)...anything lower would be in the coilover realm (like the Tein Basic @ 2.7front, 2.6rear max).
Old Sep 25, 2008 | 06:59 AM
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well thanks for the reply atleast, but coilovers are a bit too pricey for me. I know they are sexy as ____k, and very practical as in the option to change height and stiffness. But i only use my tc as a daily driver, and i already know what height i want. So hmm s-techs is basically it? -2.4 is perfectly fine but i want something even, as in -2.4 in the rear too. i guess ill just buy the S-techs then.
Old Sep 25, 2008 | 07:03 AM
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ground controls?
Old Sep 25, 2008 | 08:21 AM
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hmm nvr heard of em, im just browsing thru the site, seems cool. 400 bucks for something that turns yur struts into coilovers? i wonder how good are they. Seems promising enough they say life time warranty no excuses. Anyway rod how u doin? lol ill prolly ask u more about this later on aim.
Old Sep 26, 2008 | 06:15 AM
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no problem. if i'm online, i'm bored. or studying. same thing
Old Sep 26, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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I want to drop my tc pretty aggressively right now since im not gonna get a kit for a few years im trying to decide between the stechs, tanabe df210 or the KSport GT springs? which ones will give me the best drop? this will be my first major-ish mod thanks
Old Sep 26, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jurassic1
Originally Posted by mengsta
so any1 got the answer to my question, i guess ill get s-techs then.
I checked too and I could not find anything else that goes lower than the S-techs (2.4front)...anything lower would be in the coilover realm (like the Tein Basic @ 2.7front, 2.6rear max).
i read that the tanabe df210's are the lowest riding springs you can get? dunno if its true tho, still ridin on stockers
Old Sep 26, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by maximthegreat
anyone know if ill have rubbing issues with s techs and 18x8 with a 25 offset, also what size tire should i run?
dude you'll def be rubbing, you'll need a 205 tire and some serious camber, pulled fenders and you'll probably have to cut your bumper support/

i have 18x7.5 with a 23 offset, with pulled, flared, hammered fenders with cut bumper supports with about -3+ degrees of camber and i still rub sometimes
Old Oct 13, 2008 | 12:32 AM
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Should I go w/ the Hotchkis or the Eibach Sport's?
(whats up with this rumour on the Hotchkis rusting?)
Old Oct 13, 2008 | 12:47 AM
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well they're kinda different drops. do you want close to a 2" drop or a 1.5ish drop? and the hotchkis only rust if you live and drive around in places with a lot of road salt. i had my hotchkis on for 1 year and when i took them off, they didn't look bad at all.



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