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07-25-2007, 03:04 AM | #1 |
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TRD goodies in today
So, I had the DF210 springs already in, but I had just a bit of rubbing and the ride was just a bit soft for my taste.
Today, I put in the TRD shocks and struts, and the rear sway bar. WOW -- nice! The ride is crisp without being harsh, no more rubbing in the usual dips in the road. I think I have my car set up just the way I want it now -- sporty, but not racer-x. I recommend this combination for anyone that wants a great lowered look, a crisp feel, but forgiving enough for everyday driving.
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07-25-2007, 03:16 AM | #2 |
how do you like the rear sway bar?
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07-25-2007, 04:06 AM | #3 |
I was curious if the TRD shocks and struts lower it more or is it the same in ride height. I am thinking of getting some for my sedan if they will even work, and I am curious cause it says on the TRD Sparks site that it lowers the car 1.2 inches and that shocks and springs are sold seperatley.
I have the NF springs on mine and dont want it any lower. Is the statement referring to the lowering springs or are they saying that if you just replace the stock shocks and struts it's gonna lower your car 1.2 inches??? |
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07-25-2007, 09:14 AM | #4 |
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the trd shocks are a little shorter than stock, giving the shock more play, its like 3/4" shorter
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07-25-2007, 09:28 AM | #5 |
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I have the DF210 springs installed on my hatchback. I find that sometimes my car rocks up and down sort of like a boat. I have no problem with rubbing, just rocking. It's sort of strange.
Would the combo of the shocks and struts make that boat-y feeling go away?
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A friend of mine had a 2000 celica gts w/60k miles on it, we put in some Eibach sportline's...1.8f - 2.4r drop - and after a couple thousand miles the cars factory struts were done and a trip to englishtown new jersey for summerslam compressed our spines by a couple of inches.... When we got back he decided to replace the struts with a set from Koni I believe, and the ride was much better...
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After a few drinks and some decompression time - we survived - but i've never hit my head of the roof of a moving vehicle so many times. Roads going from NY to NJ are trash...
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07-25-2007, 04:49 PM | #11 |
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does anyone know if the trd springs only come in red?
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07-25-2007, 04:54 PM | #12 |
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That seems to be the case now. I know the first ones that came out that I first noticed last year were white. I have no clue where to find those now.
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07-25-2007, 05:11 PM | #13 |
Noticed on TRD Sparks that the shock/strut package is not listed for the sedan. Does anyone know why this is, and what was the verdict on them lowering your car?? Some says they do some say they dont, which one is it????
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07-25-2007, 06:08 PM | #14 |
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the shocks/struts did not change the height at all.
"boat-y feeliing", yes I know what you mean and yes, it's gone. FYI, the shocks and struts were dark blue? A little unusual for a TRD product, I expected red/white..
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07-26-2007, 12:20 AM | #15 |
Thanks for the info. Some say it has lowered it and some say it didnt and I just wanted to hear from someone that knew for sure. I am still curious why they show this product for the LB and not the sedan. I mean there can really be no difference or can there?
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07-26-2007, 07:21 AM | #16 |
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ok if someone has the tanabe NF's on there stock shocks compare to my set up. which is the TRD sportivo shocks (bought from trdsparks.com) and the Tanabe NF210's
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