what brand springs should i get? [Archive]

JerseyGirl

07-16-2009, 08:05 PM

so i want to lower my car but i can't afford coilovers.. which brand of springs should i get without having to spend too much money (under $200)? any suggestions? and how is the ride? im really not going for anything too stiff, i still want it to be pretty comfortable... what do you guys think?

GQQSE13

07-16-2009, 09:25 PM

how low are you wanting to go? that tends to take a factor in decision as well. the top 3 that are usually bought are tein stechs (extremely slammed to the ground) h techs (not as low) or trd's (enough to close the wheel gap)

JerseyGirl

07-16-2009, 09:52 PM

hmm good point i wasn't really thinking about how low i want to go.. i guess not too low i dont want my tires to rub and the roads where i live are filled with potholes and speed bumps so i probably shouldnt risk it

Aurora

07-16-2009, 10:23 PM

TRD's are pretty good. I'd get those and some TEIN's and you'll be riding pretty!

falseidolsfall

07-17-2009, 09:18 AM

TRDs
I'm actually selling mine very cheap
but I'm waiting on my new springs to come in...they have been on backorder for a few weeks and I have to wait two more weeks..hopefully I'll have then next week

Cruentus

07-17-2009, 09:28 AM

TRD's sound like the right way to go for you... closes the wheel gap and can still handle potholes and speedbumps well.

Chewys05Tc

07-17-2009, 11:47 AM

TRD is the way I went. Closes the wheel gap very nicely and rides pretty good on crappy roads. I haven't had any problems with mine :up:

JerseyGirl

07-17-2009, 01:59 PM

alright it sounds like TRD it is.. thanks! also im having my friend install them for me at his shop.. should i get an alignment as well? is that what most of the shops do after installing springs?

GQQSE13

07-17-2009, 05:56 PM

alright it sounds like TRD it is.. thanks! also im having my friend install them for me at his shop.. should i get an alignment as well? is that what most of the shops do after installing springs?

u'll like trd' nice ride and they close most of the gap (that's what i'm on) and definately get an alignment after about a week of install so that they can settle a little bit.

Chewys05Tc

07-17-2009, 08:09 PM

yep always get an alignment after a week or 2 to let the springs settle. You're car will thank you for it :up:

Aurora

07-17-2009, 09:27 PM

I'd balance and align afterwards. Like Matt said, give them some time to settle and even out and then go get an alignment and then make sure everything is balanced.

I got an alignment policy when I got my 18" rims so I get mine aligned like once a month, lol.

Aurora

07-17-2009, 09:30 PM

Hey Matt, you have the same rims I do!

Kni6ht

07-17-2009, 09:48 PM

I went with the Tein S-tech. I love them...but there are really low....so might not be the best decision with your road conditions.

masterp627

07-17-2009, 11:56 PM

trd or tein h-tech's wud be ur best bet. i wud recomend just saving money to get coilovers though. well worth it. but its up to u

1KlntC07

07-18-2009, 12:13 AM

Tein H-techs FTW! I love mine. Not too low, but low enough to make a noticeable change.

07Azuresciontc

07-18-2009, 10:30 AM

yea if you dont want to be too low go with htech i will stand by tein till i die i have stechs on my tc and i love them nice aggressive drop, but a littl but of rubbing at full lock

Orange_Crush_Tc

07-18-2009, 10:55 AM

how are the ground cotrol coilovers?

Chewys05Tc

07-18-2009, 11:06 AM

Hey Matt, you have the same rims I do!

Really? Sweet! First time I've seen someone with my rimz :lol:

Rogue Dragon

07-20-2009, 01:34 AM

I say go with the tein htechs. I run the htechs and I love them. They give you a really nice comfortable ride and they are not real low.

One4theRoad

07-20-2009, 10:57 AM

I was thinking about getiing springs too are the H-techs and TRDs about the same height?

Rogue Dragon

07-20-2009, 11:50 AM

I was thinking about getiing springs too are the H-techs and TRDs about the same height?

I think they are about the same. The reason why I went with the htechs is becuase I heard really good things about them in my research and I wanted only a slight drop and a comfortable ride without going to coilovers, plus 2 years ago when I bought them I got a really good deal. Two of my friends have the TRD's and they really like them and their tC's look about as low as mine. I saw that TRD Sparks has the TRD's on special right now. I hope this helps.

JerseyGirl

07-20-2009, 05:38 PM

i ended up going with the h-techs.. i looked at a lot of pictures of tcs with the trds and just didnt think it was a big enough drop for me.. the s-techs were wayyy too low.. so i decided the h-techs were just right.. i just bought them yesterday off ebay for a really good price (only $200 including shipping!).. i cant wait til they arrive!! ill post pics asap.. thanks for eveyones input!

GQQSE13

07-20-2009, 06:27 PM

awesome; glad to hear! can say i envy you since i wish i had gone h-techs :(.

Rogue Dragon

07-20-2009, 06:55 PM

Kni6ht

07-20-2009, 07:40 PM

Tein is def. the way to go....Ive put their springs on a few of the cars ive had in the past and ive always been happy with the spring and ride quility...

JerseyGirl

07-21-2009, 11:55 PM

just got back from the shop.. took us a total of 4 1/2 hours to install them but well worth the time!!! it looks awesomee.. ill post pictures tomorrow when im have more time.. i havent driven it very far yet but i did go over a couple of speed bumps going into my complex.. so far so good.. they cleared the bumps and didnt seem too stiff at all.. im satisfied so far!