Notices
Scion tC 1G Suspension & Handling Coilovers, Shocks, Airbags, Swaybars...

Comfort vs. Performance

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-20-2011, 09:07 PM
  #1  
Member
SL Member
Thread Starter
 
JMANTC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 61
Default Comfort vs. Performance

I've been debating to myself for awhile whether I should go for more of a comfort setup versus a performance setup coilover.

I see that the TRD coilovers provide a comfortable ride and adds a sportier feel in the ride's suspension. However I think these may be lacking a little too much on the performance side.

But then again, I don't want too stiff of a ride where I will be in pain on some bumpy roads out here or start feeling that highway I once thought was smooth actually is not the case.

What is the next step up from the TRDs that has a good balance between performance and comfort? Would those be the Tein SSs?
JMANTC is offline  
Old 10-20-2011, 09:25 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Roller_Toaster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,639
Default

I have been told that the Ksport kontrol coilovers are similar to just springs when set to their softest setting. Also, they are dual TAP, which means you can change the ride height without affecting spring rate and shock travel (which results in crummy ride quality).
Roller_Toaster is offline  
Old 10-23-2011, 05:16 AM
  #3  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
mrexotica's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 774
Default

If you want your car to handle,
#1 mod: put the fattest rear antisway bar on. Either a DG Spec or Hotchkis Sport.
Your handling will improve hugely.
I auto crossed my tC for almost a year with no suspension mods other than rear sway bar and I was competitive.
Antisway bar will not make your ride harsh either!
mrexotica is offline  
Old 10-24-2011, 07:51 PM
  #4  
Member
SL Member
Thread Starter
 
JMANTC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 61
Default

INTERESTING. I will definately get the sway bar thanks.

I guess coilovers don't make as significant a performance change as most people think. Mostly for the looks on the drop and to save your stock shocks.

edit: Where can i buy the DG spec sway bar?

Last edited by JMANTC; 10-24-2011 at 08:10 PM.
JMANTC is offline  
Old 10-25-2011, 11:30 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
mrexotica's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 774
Default

Absolutely!

Try Dezod. He sponsors DG Spec (Dan Gardner)
Dezod also makes some super-nice end links for rear sway bars.
mrexotica is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Sgtfluffy16
Regional - Northeast
3
07-28-2021 10:32 PM
yupinmytC
Scion tC 1G Drivetrain & Power
21
11-08-2019 09:34 AM
Sgtfluffy16
Off-topic Cafe
2
09-30-2015 01:42 PM
prescottn
Scion iM Discussion Lounge
1
09-13-2015 09:04 PM
ScionLife Editor
Scion News Forum
0
09-08-2015 07:10 PM



Quick Reply: Comfort vs. Performance



All times are GMT. The time now is 02:10 AM.