Sizzling Crimson Metallic TC

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if you just want a subtle drop and wont break the bank get Teins. S techs are anywhere from $135 to $150. Progress and other companies are a bit more, but thats up to you. 90% of Scion people are running Teins because of 2 things. 1 is because its the trendy thing to do and 2 is that they are affordable and the company is just plain known worldwide.

If you dont want to spend $1000+ on coilovers, forget all this mumbo jumbo bullshit above. Im just saying

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coil overs will be a better investment if your willing to save for them and i have had springs and coil overs and coil overs are the way to go.

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correction...air is the way to go...just saying...

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haha yes sir im counting down the days till mine is done

Subject: Re: Sizzling Crimson Metallic TC Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:57 am

so you dont know first hand that k sports are good or bad? its like im not going to say anything about megan because I dont know first hand.

Subject: Re: Sizzling Crimson Metallic TC Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:08 am

I put a shitload of miles on my k sports, now efrain's puttin another shitload more and still runnin fine last I heard. Plus you can rebuild them for under 200. Try doing that with Tein, HKS, KW, Zeal, etc. coilovers. He said he didn't want to spend that much, from what I've seen you're better off getting a set of K sport, Megan, D2, Progress coilovers than a set of lowered springs/struts. You can only go 2 inches max on springs alone without cutting them. Not gonna say there haven't been people with bad results from K Sport or other non-expensive brands but there are so many variables (how you drive, how many miles, etc.) that you need to take into consideration.

Subject: Re: Sizzling Crimson Metallic TC Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:24 am

haha yeah dude just go airbags. stiffin up the ride a bit
lol jk. dont do that..

Subject: Re: Sizzling Crimson Metallic TC Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:44 am

Actually my air bags probably ride stiffer than my k sports at it's stiffest setting. OK, end of threadjack, haha

Subject: Re: Sizzling Crimson Metallic TC Mon Mar 01, 2010 7:37 am

for real dude this guy is probably like uhhhh what just happened, yo man just go with whatever you want. btw i think your color is sexy because umm my car is a similar color....:cough: BCP FTW :cough:

Subject: Re: Sizzling Crimson Metallic TC Mon Mar 01, 2010 7:44 am

FM FTW

/threadjack.

I had springs with no strut combo. They were fine for what I wanted them for.. but im going to upgrade to coils soon cause... I want moar low. (: It's honestly personal preference. Although you should read, read, read. Educate yourself.

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LOL ya.... I will figure it out haha I was tinking maybe just some springs for now... then coilovers later? unless I find a bomb ass deal on coilovers but who knows hah

Subject: Re: Sizzling Crimson Metallic TC Mon Mar 01, 2010 3:58 pm

check Scionlife Classified, they are always selling things for TC on that website.

Subject: Re: Sizzling Crimson Metallic TC Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:31 pm

yea scionlife and craigslist youll find something.

Subject: Re: Sizzling Crimson Metallic TC Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:04 pm

want cheap coils? check out Raceland
and check the thread about it on SL

Subject: Re: Sizzling Crimson Metallic TC Mon Mar 01, 2010 7:20 pm

I say go with springs if you have never had a car that is lowered.

Coilovers are super rough on TC's. I am guessing that this car is a daily driver. You might not enjoy the ride.

As for the Ksport's yes there have been issues (with TC's) with noise and all that mess. Also the installation is not as straight-forward as it should be. My 2 cents.

Subject: Re: Sizzling Crimson Metallic TC Mon Mar 01, 2010 7:31 pm

^if you can install lowered springs you can install coilovers.

Subject: Re: Sizzling Crimson Metallic TC Mon Mar 01, 2010 7:33 pm

Ninoldar wrote:: LOL ya.... I will figure it out haha I was tinking maybe just some springs for now... then coilovers later? unless I find a bomb ass deal on coilovers but who knows hah

Also realize...

coil-overs will ride Rougher than a Spring/Strut Combo too....

Take that consideration.

Subject: Re: Sizzling Crimson Metallic TC Mon Mar 01, 2010 9:57 pm

omarsxb951 wrote:: ^if you can install lowered springs you can install coilovers.

Not when you dont get all the parts you need and have to fabricate from your OEM setup to make it work.

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Does that happen all the time...NO!

Subject: Re: Sizzling Crimson Metallic TC Mon Mar 01, 2010 10:09 pm

coilovers are stiff yes. if you get multi adjusting ones you can dampen or stiffen the ride. they are easy to install easier than springs

Subject: Re: Sizzling Crimson Metallic TC Mon Mar 01, 2010 10:33 pm

dasiknes803 wrote:

omarsxb951 wrote:: ^if you can install lowered springs you can install coilovers.

Not when you dont get all the parts you need and have to fabricate from your OEM setup to make it work.

Are you talking about the brake line holders? Zip ties ftw!

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yes sir haha but when i did kirbys the newer ones come with brackets that you bend to fit for your cars brake lines, so it isn't a issue anymore

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omarsxb951 wrote:

dasiknes803 wrote:

omarsxb951 wrote:: ^if you can install lowered springs you can install coilovers.

Not when you dont get all the parts you need and have to fabricate from your OEM setup to make it work.

Are you talking about the brake line holders? Zip ties ftw!

fuck yeah! 2 thumbs up and a peg leg.

Subject: Re: Sizzling Crimson Metallic TC Tue Mar 02, 2010 2:28 am

You xB people have to know that is a little different with the Suspenion Set-ups!

xB's doesnt have Double-Wishbone Suspenion all-around like the tC.

The Cheaper Coil-overs maybe work well for a little bit..Then turn to Crap as in Hearing Unusual noise while going over BUmps etc...
There are Countless threads about that issue on SL etc...

So If you get coil-overs for the tC I would invest in a Higher Quality as in B&G,KW, Magic ITC...or evne the Higher End TIEN's..(not the TEIN basics)

Thats just My Own Opinion. Smile

Subject: Re: Sizzling Crimson Metallic TC Tue Mar 02, 2010 2:35 am

That noise is the coilovers settling most likely mine did it for a while and stopped.

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