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Old 08-08-2007, 05:11 AM
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I live on the upper east coast, I wanted to lower my xb but thought it might be a bad idea. I really dont want the car to scrap on tracks or my bumber to push snow. I would like however better handling all year round.

I also wanted to know how it changes the camber and if I will need to do something or buy any other parts. I plan on using this car for a long time as a daily driver.
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Old 08-08-2007, 05:24 AM
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1" is not going to make a difference. You wont scrape on anything, nor plow the snow. TRD Springs are a very mild drop meant for those wanting a "sporty" look and feel w/o most of the problems associated with lowering a vehicle.

I say this with experience having had both my xB and my tC lowered on TRD's. Never had even the slightest issue in the winter.
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Old 08-09-2007, 05:04 PM
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the trd drop almost clears thoes stoppers at parkinglots i cant see myself having a problem in the snow unless ur running it into snow piles
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Old 08-09-2007, 11:12 PM
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why adjust camber? the rear already seems to have some factory (which is weird, but maybe its not there im just dumb), but why add more? if its just for looks, id reccomend against it. your tires will wear out quickly and on a daily driven car thats not a good thing.
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Old 08-10-2007, 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by EZ_XLR8R
I live on the upper east coast, I wanted to lower my xb but thought it might be a bad idea. I really dont want the car to scrap on tracks or my bumber to push snow. I would like however better handling all year round.

I also wanted to know how it changes the camber and if I will need to do something or buy any other parts. I plan on using this car for a long time as a daily driver.
I don't think the snow will be a problem. At least anymore than with the stock springs.

The only thing you will need is an alignment after the installation of the springs. No extra parts to buy.
If you put them on yourself, most here suggest waiting a week or so to let them fully settle. My work order said they adjusted the front camber and nothing on the rear.
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Old 08-10-2007, 12:40 AM
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Anytime you lower your car, your obviously getting the undercarriage closer to the ground. So, it might be a concern in the snow. You have to ask yourself if you drive before the plows get out or not. Do you anticipate driving through 5-6 inches of snow? If you answer yes, then lowering is probably not a good idea.
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you'll be fine, the drop isnt that big
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there's more camber to make the car understeer more for those people that don't know anything more than driving straight. It's just how it is. Look at the Porsche setup sometime. They have mad positive front camber and mad negative rear camber. That stops the car from spinning out too easily. So, same thing for the xB2. MAke the car a little more numb in the handling department.
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