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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 02:39 PM
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How low is too low to lower my scion tc? I'm thinking about getting a lowering kit.
Old Nov 5, 2004 | 02:44 PM
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you want it this low? snow plow?
Old Nov 5, 2004 | 02:49 PM
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I think a 1.5 drop looks good on them.
Old Nov 5, 2004 | 03:14 PM
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Wow. That's super low. I don't know about that.
Old Nov 5, 2004 | 03:22 PM
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thats sweet. but i am obessed with dragging bottom..

and yes a 1.5 inch drop on the tC is nice.. so if you want it dropped but not slammed i say 1.5
Old Nov 5, 2004 | 03:30 PM
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Haha, snow plow.
Try some Tein S's
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now that the springs have settled in (take a week or two) and have about 5k on them, my drop comes in at right about an even 2". Has never rubbed

All I used were the Arospeed 1.5/1.75 springs for a Echo (box is heavier.. so the drop is more) - say what most want to say, and even I had reservations about them - but I think they've been great. They ride well, the drop is fine, they fit well, were inexpensive etc etc. I could've easily bought any spring set on the market - and I'm perfectly happy with the 'cheap' ones I got (which come in at a perfect - IMHO- 2")
Old Nov 5, 2004 | 04:42 PM
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if i had a tc i would definately drop it 2"....the car would look extremely sexy
Old Nov 9, 2004 | 10:13 PM
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Im havinging my Tc droped 2"
ive seen one that had it done and its noot too much
Old Nov 10, 2004 | 02:08 AM
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id say 2 inch for tc that or 2.5
Old Nov 10, 2004 | 02:17 AM
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Originally Posted by windowtint
now that the springs have settled in (take a week or two) and have about 5k on them, my drop comes in at right about an even 2". Has never rubbed

All I used were the Arospeed 1.5/1.75 springs for a Echo (box is heavier.. so the drop is more) - say what most want to say, and even I had reservations about them - but I think they've been great. They ride well, the drop is fine, they fit well, were inexpensive etc etc. I could've easily bought any spring set on the market - and I'm perfectly happy with the 'cheap' ones I got (which come in at a perfect - IMHO- 2")
Would you say the drop is even? Or is there a rake towards the front or back with these springs? Thanks
Old Nov 10, 2004 | 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by windowtint
now that the springs have settled in (take a week or two) and have about 5k on them, my drop comes in at right about an even 2". Has never rubbed

All I used were the Arospeed 1.5/1.75 springs for a Echo (box is heavier.. so the drop is more) - say what most want to say, and even I had reservations about them - but I think they've been great. They ride well, the drop is fine, they fit well, were inexpensive etc etc. I could've easily bought any spring set on the market - and I'm perfectly happy with the 'cheap' ones I got (which come in at a perfect - IMHO- 2")
I have the same springs. I've had good luck with them as well. My only complaint is they creak(when you get in and out) a little after about 10k Miles.
Old Nov 10, 2004 | 02:33 AM
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My factory springs do that.
Old Nov 10, 2004 | 04:12 PM
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My question is, what companies make a kit for the tc? I am looking to go low, but don't want coilovers. somewhere around two inches. can someone point me in the right direction?
Old Nov 10, 2004 | 05:10 PM
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You know you are too low when you get high centered on a speed bump "crab walking" over it.
Old Nov 10, 2004 | 10:38 PM
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You know when you are too low when you can light a cigarette from the sparks coming from underneath your car... :D
Old Nov 11, 2004 | 03:50 AM
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haha . you know you're too low when you have to look up at the fart can the civic infront of u is runnin
Old Nov 11, 2004 | 04:35 AM
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That's a body dropped dually on bags, it doesn't always sit that low.
Old Nov 11, 2004 | 01:49 PM
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any one have any input on the TRD springs and struts??? I bought the trd coils for my matrix....and well the life on them hasn't been the longest.

Kev
Old Nov 11, 2004 | 04:29 PM
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That truck was a giveaway truck and a girl that had no clue what she had won it. That is my ultimate dream truck.I drooled over that thing for about a year.



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