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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 05:32 AM
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Thinking of getting some springs, I saw TRD's new for $140 shipped, is that a good deal? If not, any inexpensive suggestions?
Old Apr 26, 2010 | 05:42 AM
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yeah, $140 sounds pretty cheap...im looking for some tanabe's for $190. you should prob go with the trd.
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That's what I was thinking, but I also heard the ride is pretty rough with the TRD's. The same place has Hotchkis Springs for $180 plus shipping. It's called TRDSparks.com. Hey you're in San Diego too.
Old Apr 26, 2010 | 05:58 AM
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yup, many people are from san diego here in these forums. just check out the regional forums...i live in spring valley. yeah, trdsparks.com has some good deals, and so does fastscions.com I don't have any springs right now, so I cant make judgements, but many people on these forums do. Just give it a day or so for some replies. also, maybe try posting in the xA forums? noticed that is what you drive.
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TRD doesn't give you much drop and i will look like you almost didn't lower you car at all. TEIN H tech is not bad in my opinion and this is what I have on my car.
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I'm looking to get TRD springs this summer too
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I use TRD springs and shocks on my first gen. The ride is excellent and the handling with them is phenomenal.


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Well of course tim is going to say that...what...is he gunna be like "TRD sucks?" yeah right... :D
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Originally Posted by ajcadoo
Well of course tim is going to say that...what...is he gunna be like "TRD sucks?" yeah right... :D
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I have used TRD springs before I took this job at Toyota and have loved them every minute I have had them. I have ridden in xB's with Teins and was not impressed. I have ridden in xB's with Hotchkis and was mildly impressed. :D


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Originally Posted by ajcadoo
yeah, $140 sounds pretty cheap...im looking for some tanabe's for $190. you should prob go with the trd.
I got mine for $170 2 years ago. Maybe you could find a used set or a discount somewhere. Keep looking! DF210 drop is well worth it.
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