im thinking of getting the trd springs fot the Tc but i want to know if the ride is really smoother and how other people like them.

 

nobody???

 

<-----------has springs, shocks and rear sway

<-----------loves em

 

is there a big difference???are they worth getting??

 

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The springs and shocks are worth it if you can afford. It's as simple as that. What else can you say about lower springs? They lower the car!

And of course it's not going to make your ride "smoother" if you mean the feel inside the cabin. You are compressing the struts, making it less leway in bounce when you hit a bump. More road vibration but less floatiness, for lack of better technical term.

 

damn ur just everywhere

 

Yes

the car is 1" lower

the ride is stiffer

i can go around corners really fast

 

Agreed, but TRD listed the springs as 1.25". So far, it went to a 3 finger gap from 4 fingers, and I think by the time it settles it will only be 2 fingers. It was 2 fingers for the demo car at the dealership.

Whole set up cost $500. I think it's money well spent.

 

when u say ride is stiffer, what u mean???i thought they made the car smoother.like bumps are felt less

 

Opposite

If you want soft you want a Camry

 

so then y u like them???other than they drop ur car?

 

I drive as fast as I possibly can around a corner

They help me alot

 

I lowered my xA with TRD's on Wednesday and I love them so far! The ride is stiffer for sure and I can corner a lot quicker with the springs. The TRD springs are a good choice if your not looking to have your Scion slammed to the ground, but still want to have a more aggressive look and improved handling. I have pictures posted, check them out: http://www.pbase.com/itzjere/lowered&page=all Hope that helps.

 

i just ordered mine... nearly passed out when i heard 400 bucks for the install so im tryin to find a place to do it cheaper

 

Install it yourself and save $400 bucks! Really easy to do (there's a tutorial in the tech area) and you'll feel good that you saved money and did it yourself!

EDIT: Here's the link to the tutorial: https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20769

 

im still unsure whether or not to get them. i was up in berkeley and i had to get my tire looked at and the guy told me he had the springs and that they made his ride much smoother. maybe they were different ones. im not sure.

ive also seen some springs that you can adjust. up or down for you people who like them dropped.

 

I've had my TRD springs in for about 2 months now. I have a tight two-finger gap in the rear and a two-finger small-spread in the front. The springs definately give the tC a more aggressive stance.

Oh and btw, I like 'em.

 

everyone seems to like them but how about the ride???its not bouncy like some of those Hondas i see out there is it??

 

The springs make the ride stiffer. You do feel more of the ground and bumps are a little bit more amplified, but its barable.

 

do you think that in several years the TRD springs will wear out the oem shocks and will require a purchase of the TRD shocks?

or do you think that the oem shocks will be fine for a long time since it's only a 1.25" drop?

also, i've heard that the springs without the TRD shocks make squeaking sound while driving...anyone get that?