Notices
Scion xA/xB 1st-Gen Suspension & Handling Coilovers, Shocks, Airbags, Swaybars...

lowering springs

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 30, 2007 | 05:43 AM
  #1  
XBanana55's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3
From: Goodyear, AZ
Default lowering springs

hey i just wanted to lower my car and a saw some JDM springs on ebay. does anyone know if those are any good?
Old Jun 30, 2007 | 06:35 AM
  #2  
ChampionJeep's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 369
From: Chicago, IL
Default

If you are doing it on a budget I would look at these.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lower...em250137675166

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TENZO...em290133605697
Old Jun 30, 2007 | 09:12 PM
  #3  
813_toaster's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
KAD
SL Member
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 338
Default

do you remember the name of them? there prob just some generic crap, if its not a reliable name and its on ebay most of the time its garbage. how low of a drop you lookin for?
Old Jul 2, 2007 | 03:12 AM
  #4  
xbizzle425's Avatar
Senior Member
SL Member
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 115
From: Edmonds, WA
Default

The JDM springs on ebay are green right? yeah ive seen those and heard they aren't great at all. you get what you pay for
Old Jul 2, 2007 | 03:15 AM
  #5  
Big_Bird's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member

5 Year Member
Fail, INC

SL Member
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 12,401
From: North NJ / PSU
Default

go with:
TEIN
tanabe
goldline
eibach
progress


dont go the cheapo route with suspension, this is your safety and others safety we are talking about here.

*if i left any out, please add*
Old Jul 2, 2007 | 03:27 AM
  #6  
draxcaliber's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 11,141
From: Maryland
Default

just say not to cheap generic ebay crap.
Old Jul 2, 2007 | 03:29 AM
  #7  
Metro273's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member

SL Member
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 4,734
From: Tampa, FL
Default

Originally Posted by draxcaliber
just say not to cheap generic ebay crap.
You took the words right outta my mouth...
Old Jul 2, 2007 | 05:43 AM
  #8  
burstaneurysm's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Fail, INC
SL Member
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 11,312
From: Forest Park, IL
Default

Those green JDM springs are knockoff S.Techs... I would avoid those at all costs. Springs hold your car up, don't cheap that out.
Old Jul 2, 2007 | 08:45 PM
  #9  
XBanana55's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3
From: Goodyear, AZ
Default

sweet well thanks for your help everyone im gonna look foe some TEIN or eibach ones all cool. i just want like a two inch drop so yeah.
Old Jul 2, 2007 | 11:40 PM
  #10  
burstaneurysm's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Fail, INC
SL Member
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 11,312
From: Forest Park, IL
Default

If you want 2" go with Tanabe DF210 or Eibach Pro Line
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 02:49 AM
  #11  
mike51392's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 350
From: Sun Valley, CA
Default

if your going for performance and a 2inch drop go for megan lowering springs they have the highest spring rate great for auto-Xing and no need to upgrade the sway bars just throw some poly endlinks and bam your good
Old Jul 3, 2007 | 03:13 AM
  #12  
TJ's Avatar
TJ
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 366
From: Reno, Nevada
Default

I agree with Mike. The megan's are a great bang for the buck. Be prepared for a stiff ride.
Old Aug 15, 2007 | 07:06 AM
  #13  
nuvs's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Scikotics
SL Member
Scion Evolution
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 158
From: Mauritius
Default

or H&R sports springs !
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 04:59 PM
  #14  
Carnauba's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 198
From: Brandon, MS
Default

I have the teins stec but it could sit a little lower for me hpoe the will settle a little bit. But as far as the ride and handleing they will be hard to compete with.
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 03:55 AM
  #15  
JSosa's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member

SL Member
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,125
Default

DONT PURCHASE HOTCHKIS, they suck BAL$$!!!!
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
CapnChunk
Scion tC 1G Suspension & Handling
3
Apr 13, 2015 04:06 PM
ScionDP
Scion tC 2G Suspension & Handling
17
Mar 1, 2015 10:57 PM
Scion0814
Scion xB 2nd-Gen Wheel & Tire
6
Feb 12, 2015 01:41 AM
Scionxa180
Scion xA/xB 1st-Gen Suspension & Handling
16
Dec 8, 2014 04:00 PM
hydrogen
Scion xA/xB 1st-Gen Suspension & Handling
5
Oct 29, 2003 04:58 AM




All times are GMT. The time now is 06:50 AM.