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04-07-2010, 02:14 PM | #1 |
On a trek to upgrade...
Drives: 2003 Echo Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Sacramento, CA
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Anyone work on a 03 Echo?
Trying to get into this whole modding thing to no avail thus far. I have been told I need to replace my struts, and I figured I could go ahead and get a decent suspension and lower my ride a bit while I'm at it.
The problem is, I know nothing about cars and all the information on this forum is specifically about the Yaris. Also, most google searches yielded weak results. |
04-08-2010, 03:38 AM | #2 |
www.yarisclub.gr
Drives: yaris 1.3 2sz - 1.33 1nr Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: greece
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04-09-2010, 12:52 PM | #3 |
On a trek to upgrade...
Drives: 2003 Echo Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Sacramento, CA
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Thanks so much! I appreciate the help.
However, the URL you gave me is a bit hard to follow. |
04-09-2010, 12:54 PM | #4 |
On a trek to upgrade...
Drives: 2003 Echo Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010
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http://www.tein.com/products/basic.html
Is this what I'm looking for? Are new struts included in this package? |
04-10-2010, 02:36 AM | #5 |
www.yarisclub.gr
Drives: yaris 1.3 2sz - 1.33 1nr Join Date: Jan 2009
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yes. struts and springs.
the tein basic is perfect for the first yaris (echo). |
04-10-2010, 09:08 PM | #6 |
On a trek to upgrade...
Drives: 2003 Echo Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Sacramento, CA
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Thanks bro, I appreciate it very much!
I've also gotten a bit of a breakthrough after weeks of looking! NST told me that their pulleys for the Echo are the same ones that fit the Scion xA/xB. I figured out that they might have more in common. So, I came across this thread: http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh....php?p=2243026 It's too bad that echodrivers forum link is a 404. :( Now I have to find out what a normal strut replacement would be if I wasn't going for aftermarket stuff so I can do the price comparison. How much would you suppose this would lower my ride? |
04-10-2010, 10:08 PM | #7 |
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Drives: '05 6-Spd Vitz RS Join Date: Oct 2008
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Echodrivers What were you looking for there? Echodrivers is my home turf. Edit: oh, ok I see what link you're talking about now... Fixed it. A while back the forum was updated and the "s" was taken off of "forums". Most links are still broken. Last edited by Bluevitz-rs; 04-10-2010 at 10:22 PM. Reason: updated link |
04-10-2010, 10:50 PM | #8 |
On a trek to upgrade...
Drives: 2003 Echo Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Sacramento, CA
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Ah!
Thanks man, that's a good look. :) It has been really tough to find options for my little ride. Right now it's pretty pathetic, but it's going to be awesome when I'm done with it. |
04-11-2010, 12:15 AM | #9 |
Drives: 2005 Scion xA Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Ohio
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Try Scionlife.com - the Scion xA and xB (1st generation) have a great deal in common with the Echo, especially mechanically. This site even has specific info in the Tech section for the Echo, but much of the other stuff should also apply. The DIY for changing struts should prove helpful to you.
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04-11-2010, 03:35 AM | #10 |
www.yarisclub.gr
Drives: yaris 1.3 2sz - 1.33 1nr Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: greece
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toyota prefer kyb.
so 333258 for front, 343295 for back axle http://www.kyb.com/pdf/kyb_catalog.pdf page 143 |
04-11-2010, 07:12 AM | #11 |
Drives: 03 Echo, 04 Scion xA, 02 Range Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Madison CT
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04-11-2010, 07:34 AM | #12 |
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echodrivers is a good resource, but only if you can get the admin to turn your account on
go to scionlife....xa and xb1 use mostly the same parts for intake, header, exhaust, suspension, brakes, wheels/tires
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04-11-2010, 07:59 PM | #13 |
On a trek to upgrade...
Drives: 2003 Echo Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Sacramento, CA
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A lot of good information fellas, appreciate it.
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04-11-2010, 08:30 PM | #14 |
Don't drive it, RALLY it!
Drives: 1999 echo PRC rally car Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Joyner, Brisbane
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Although our steering wheels are on the other side, www.ozecho.com might also have some info for you.
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04-14-2010, 02:26 PM | #15 |
On a trek to upgrade...
Drives: 2003 Echo Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Sacramento, CA
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Guys, I would like to buy new wheels and tires. From what I have read on this forum, I should first install the shocks+struts before I buy new wheels?
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04-14-2010, 04:09 PM | #16 |
Don't drive it, RALLY it!
Drives: 1999 echo PRC rally car Join Date: Oct 2008
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Nope, do it in what ever order you like. You will need to get a front wheel alignment after you install the front struts though.
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04-14-2010, 10:30 PM | #17 |
On a trek to upgrade...
Drives: 2003 Echo Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Sacramento, CA
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I read in another thread that when a car is lowered, the wheel and tire options change because of the drop.
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04-14-2010, 10:40 PM | #18 |
Don't drive it, RALLY it!
Drives: 1999 echo PRC rally car Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Joyner, Brisbane
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Ok, I see where you are coming from. If you are getting wider wheels than yes, you have to be careful how much you lower the car.
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