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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 04:57 AM
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Hey Scion freaks... Can anybody help me desice or what brand of lowering spring to purchase for my XB? I want to lower my car since it sits so hi but i would like oppinions on ride what to get? Confort, Will i lower it to much, price???? Please help.

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How low do you want to go? That's the most important question.
1"? 2"?
Old Oct 15, 2007 | 03:26 PM
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Closer to two... Cause man that XB looks like i have a lift kit on it, lol... I mean, i drive my car to work everyday and i dont want the ride confort to be horrible. At the same time i do want to get rid of that gap. Tein has a drop of 1.7. That's pretty good, right?
Old Oct 15, 2007 | 04:20 PM
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I have my Tein Basic coilovers, and love them. They are on a daily car. They are a little stiff, but manageable. Plus the handling aspect of them is awesome. The car takes corners like there's no tomorrow. Love them. But selling them. Going to air for the ultra low stance. If you decide you want them, let me know, I'll cut you a hell of a deal.
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Oh yeah, they are adjustable down to 4". I have them all the way down now, on 19's. No rubbing. And they do ride better than stock. I thought so anyway, I only drove the car 1 hour home on the highway then installed them. But noticed a big difference, I thought the stockers rode harsher, IMO. They were actually here before my car.
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I can vouch fro the Tein S techs. The drop is enough to satisfy and even out the wheel well gap, but not enough to scrape all over the place. IMO the ride is a little firm, but better than stock.
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Thanks for all the great feedback!!! Very helpful....
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I'm running on Goldlines right now. They settle to just a hair over 2". I like em.
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i like my s-techs. i found them actually to be a little softer and easier to drive. i of course want a littel stiffer and what not. so the TEIN coilovers with an EDFC may come into play
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I love my s-techs, the ride is a bit more bumpy which doesn't bug me but sure does the old lady. A simple fix, just add some monroe shocks in the rear and you will be a happy camper
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Originally Posted by love2_paintball
Closer to two... Cause man that XB looks like i have a lift kit on it, lol... I mean, i drive my car to work everyday and i dont want the ride confort to be horrible. At the same time i do want to get rid of that gap. Tein has a drop of 1.7. That's pretty good, right?
Exactly right! Get the Tein s-Techs and some Monroe #5987 rear shocks. You will have looks and ride comfort guaranteed.
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