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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 08:41 AM
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if i get any type of lowering springs will the ride be alot different? (im looking at the tanabes)
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 09:08 AM
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Of course since all lowering springs have higher spring rates than the stock which would give you a stiffer ride and better handling. It really depends on how low you want to drop.
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 10:31 AM
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this is probably the most basic, vague, and unnecessary question to be asked in a while, congrats.

it will be different, it will be stiffer and harsher, and you will feel the imperfections of the road more, and if you don't get aftermarket shocks to match the springs, it will be much bouncier as well.

If you don't want to change the ride, get soft springs, the TRD's only increase the springrate by 10% all around, the benefits come mostly from mating them with the TRD struts as well, but even then, they are just higher nitrogen strut bodies.
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thank you. thats what i figured but i wanted to be sure.
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Otocan
...the TRD's only increase the springrate by 10% all around...
I've seen several people state the same thing, and even the sales guy I bought my tC from said so, but it's false.

If people will LOOK HERE, they can clearly see the following statement;
Spring rate is increased 18% in the front, and 26% in the rear over stock springs.
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