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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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Anyone heard of Vogtland springs?
Matt in the other thread said he had those springs, and htey look good, so he linked me to their websie:
http://www.vogtlandsuspension.com/p2...duct_info.html
Looks like, along with just springs, they have a sport package with springs and adjustable shocks. Since everyone is asking about Konis, Tokikos and TRDs being the only option, I thought I'd bring this up for all to discuss.
Old Dec 19, 2007 | 03:40 AM
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Vogtlands are a pretty reputable brand, they're very popular with many Euro cars. Their shocks are made by KW, a very well made shock made in Germany.
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The springs are high quality. We will be running them on our Grand-Am tC.
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So does anyone have pics of the vogtland springs on a tC? Preferable with stock wheels?
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Page two..I installed some on a tC a few weeks a go
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...035&highlight=
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Here
Vogtland springs

Lowered On Vogtland Springs
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Thanks.
I found Matt Burges' pics too.
I don't think the rears are low enough for my tastes.
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plus, I dont' think I could handle haveing pink springs on my car!
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plus, I dont' think I could handle haveing pink springs on my car!
...yeah the cam caught them ad a weird light...they are more of a marroon...but still. The front came out good, but the rear was just a lil too high
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anyone happen to know what the spring rate is on these?

also... is the drop 1.5" all around?
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my wifes on VOGTLAND spring with 19's





it rides and handles awesome too, its 1.6 front and 1.2 rear, levels it out real nice with 250lbs of subs and amps in the back
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that looks pretty damn nice, but w/o the equip. in the back... it would make the rear higher huh
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it brings it down a quarter inch or another .25 so the total drop is 1.6 front and now a 1.45 out back instead of the 1.2 rear drop with out the extra weight, remember though if you drop the back to much it will be lower in the back and ride dirty when you put people in the back seat
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I have the vogs on my xB and the color is really a deep ruby red,



NOT PINK.


They are pretty intense and if you shop around they can be had at a decent price.
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Originally Posted by adg016
The springs are high quality. We will be running them on our Grand-Am tC.
Yep! HI Dan

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