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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 12:51 AM
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So I finally bit the bullet and bought the tC some springs. I came across a deal on a set of road magnet lowering springs that I just could not pass up. Road magnets are rated at a 1.5" drop front and rear.



Before install


This is After the install, I didn't move the car yet so the springs weren't actually seated yet.
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 12:55 AM
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Looks good.
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 01:42 AM
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looking good.
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 01:45 AM
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WOW looks great and it is not settled yet......amazing how much springs make a car look totally differant.....good job.
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 03:06 AM
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Pretty happy with how it looks, and the ride is pretty much the same as how the stock springs were as well. very happy with the results.
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 04:45 AM
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a couple shots of the car after being driven 15 miles.


Old Mar 29, 2009 | 05:12 AM
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those springs gave your tc a very nice drop
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 05:17 AM
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Definitely a better looking ride!
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 05:38 AM
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looks so much better.
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 07:37 AM
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the fact that the springs are similar in color to your car is a good bonus...
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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They will settle even more in a couple of weeks/1 month. Looks better fo' sho'.
Old Mar 30, 2009 | 11:09 AM
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What's the spring rates for these springs? They don't look as progressive as others out there. I want to buy the stiffest springs I can get with no more than a 1.5 inch drop.
Old Mar 30, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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Not sure what the spring rates are, but I do know that they ride almost the same as stock, so it's not gonna work for you. You might be better off going with the eibach pro-kit or H&R sport springs.

On another note with the 18's on 18x7.5 35mm offset and 235-40-18 I am experiencing some rubbing on bumps and dips.
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^^That's to be expected with that wide of a tire on that offset.
Old Mar 30, 2009 | 10:42 PM
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how much did these springs run you?
Old Mar 31, 2009 | 12:21 AM
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They're 175 shipped from http://www.roadmagnet.com/RMSCTC/Sci..._Scion_TC.html
Old Mar 31, 2009 | 12:30 AM
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thanks man
Old Mar 31, 2009 | 02:57 PM
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Your springs almost match the car haha
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