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Old May 22, 2005 | 02:03 AM
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Whats the ride like after being lowerd? Do you need a line up ?
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Old May 22, 2005 | 02:07 AM
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Whats the ride like after being lowerd? Do you need a line up ?
thanks fellow Scion"S!
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I installed the TRD springs and needed no alignment. The ride quality is still feels outstanding to me. I would recomend the TRD spings. Good luck!!
Old May 22, 2005 | 04:37 AM
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Depending on the springs you go with the ride will be better. I'm guessing you are asking about a alignment. I got one after I switched to Tein H-Techs just to make sure everything was still right.
Old May 22, 2005 | 05:16 AM
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Anything more than 1.5'' it would be a good idea to have your alignment checked. As far as a better ride goes, it depends on if you want better as in smoother, or better as in handling. The lower you go, generally speaking the "rougher" it will be.

However, IMO the best performance spring out there for us right now is the Tanabe DF210s...

If you want a more comfortable ride, i'd recommend Tein H-Techs.
Old May 22, 2005 | 07:58 AM
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h-techs rock my world!!!

well... in a very smooth, and comfortable way

Old May 28, 2005 | 03:06 AM
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any suspension mod requires a 4 wheel alignment

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Old May 28, 2005 | 03:45 AM
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any suspension mod requires a 4 wheel alignment

-Paul
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Old May 28, 2005 | 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Russell1970
Whats the ride like after being lowerd? Do you need a line up ?
thanks fellow Scion"S!
Russ
I installed the TRD springs and needed no alignment. The ride quality is still feels outstanding to me. I would recomend the TRD spings. Good luck!!


Agreed.
Old May 28, 2005 | 07:54 AM
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I like the STechs, the ride can get a bit bouncy on some of those gaps on the freeway but great ride and great looks =)

mobbin the steelies


here's a bit of a comparo, the white one (mine) on stechs, and my buddy's TCM on htechs


go tein!
Old May 28, 2005 | 09:40 AM
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my car doesn't veer any which way after spring install and my wheel doesn't vibrate at any speeds.

does this mean no alignment needed?
Old May 28, 2005 | 06:39 PM
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FYI, anytime you disassemble a suspension, it's always a good idea to have the vehicle re-aligned!
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