Notices

Coils vs Springs for Rims?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 28, 2011 | 01:06 AM
  #41  
09RSXB's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 144
Default

lol what brand
Old Nov 28, 2011 | 01:11 AM
  #42  
rhythmkid31's Avatar
Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 66
Default

Originally Posted by xseveredveganx
BC seems to really cater to the scene and will hook you up with higher spring rates and valving, free of charge. They don't even charge for their 'extreme drop' setup, which is shorter springs and inserts.

They're really good for the money. I haven't rode in anything with BC's yet, but there's some Mazdaspeed3 guys out here that run them and love them.
Judging from what xseveredveganx says i'd go with BC. I've heard great things about these coils on other cars, so they seem like a good option
Old Nov 28, 2011 | 01:14 AM
  #43  
09RSXB's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 144
Default

where is the best site to order them from?
Old Nov 28, 2011 | 01:31 AM
  #44  
xseveredveganx's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Utah Scions
SL Member
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,139
From: City of Salt, Utah
Default

"Best bet" is subjective.

I still vote coils. I waited 6 months to get the Hotchkis springs, even though DF210's were available. Thought about getting coils then, but didn't get them. Waited until about 8 months ago to finally get some. Should have got the coils from the beginning. But that's me. It's all on how low you want to go. All the DF210's I've installed feel pretty decent. My Hotchkis springs were a bit stiffer. My coils are stiff, but bareable. I just have to slow down for bumps in the road and dips.
If you get coils, just get the bumper sticker that reads: "be patient, I'm lowered".
Old Nov 28, 2011 | 01:35 AM
  #45  
xseveredveganx's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Utah Scions
SL Member
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,139
From: City of Salt, Utah
Default

Originally Posted by 09RSXB
where is the best site to order them from?
BC is my opinion. I haven't used them, but would really like to. I like what they've done for the stance-oriented community and their service seems top notch. Their product is very nice for its price point, as well. The D2BD coils are also VERY nice. I love my KSports and haven't had an ounce of problem with them. I just don't like the lack of the provision for locating the ABS wire and brake line. The brackets they include are very flimsy and the wrong size for the strut/knuckle bolt.

Import Image Racing is where I would get BC's from, or any of the ScionLife vendors. Please check with our vendors first. They support us, so we should support them!
Old Nov 28, 2011 | 06:20 PM
  #46  
Roller_Toaster's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,639
Default

I was wondering where I was going to put my abs wire/brake lines....
Old Nov 28, 2011 | 06:24 PM
  #47  
xseveredveganx's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Utah Scions
SL Member
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,139
From: City of Salt, Utah
Default

*sigh* zipties... that's what I've done. As much as it pains me to do so, I feel it was my only option at the time. I've been thinking about cutting off the stock provision off the OEM struts, welding on a piece of strap steel, then welding that to a washer that I can put on the knuckle/strut mount.
Old Nov 28, 2011 | 07:01 PM
  #48  
slamdyota's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 46
Default

that's one more thing good about the D2BD is the oem style mounts for those.

Name:  1306787041.jpg
Views: 136
Size:  46.4 KB
Old Nov 28, 2011 | 10:24 PM
  #49  
Roller_Toaster's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,639
Default

Honestly, I'll probably just tack a small bracket on there. < 2 min of work to keep my brake lines out of the way. For what I paid for them, I definitely can't complain.
Old Nov 28, 2011 | 10:33 PM
  #50  
xseveredveganx's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Utah Scions
SL Member
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,139
From: City of Salt, Utah
Default

Did you get the Kontrol Pros or the GT Pro? GT Pros have a steel perch, so you could have someone weld on the stock mount.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
yupinmytC
Scion tC 1G Drivetrain & Power
22
Jul 27, 2024 07:08 PM
ruzzzell
Scion xB 2nd-Gen Wheel & Tire
1
Oct 11, 2015 04:18 PM
jthistle
PPC: Suspension / Brakes
1
Oct 5, 2015 09:32 PM
Luna7ic
PPC: Suspension / Brakes
5
Sep 28, 2015 03:30 PM
Topfueltom69
Scion xB 1st-Gen Owners Lounge
0
Sep 6, 2015 05:25 PM




All times are GMT. The time now is 06:23 AM.