starlybruiser Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Well the time has come to start paying attention the the handling of my glanza and i have some spare money burning a hole in my pocket , so im goin to buy some lowering springs but there are so many to choose from and i dont know where to start, i will be keeping the standard shocks on there which im a bit worried about messing up with lower springs on . The main factors im loking for are:1. some improvment in the handling is the main one 2. Want good looks but dont want to go crazy low, to try and save my shocks from going pop and my wheels hitting the inner arch.3. dont want them too stiff as i like having a reasonably smooth ride as the roads are shite around cardiff by the way im running 15" wheels, so any opinions on spring would be much appreciated ;) cheers, STARLYBRUSIER . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 what springs are you running on now? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 My favourite is the Tein ones. Don't lower it tons but improve the handling tons Bourkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I would go for the PI or Cobra springs, give a nice drop about 40mm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
starlybruiser Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 what springs are you running on now?Standard atm mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 im really in the same boat as you.........i wanted the sr springs but they are a biatch to get hold of so im considering a 35mm drop max as i have people in the car nearly all the time so something like thishttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOYOTA-Starlet-89-96...808111115a27192 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
starlybruiser Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Do you rekon a 40mm drop will give my standard shocks a hard time? as i dont really want to be replacing them if they go pop you rekon the teins will give a drop you can clearly notice? as i had these in my head for a good while but i scared that the car will still look pretty high . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I think the Teins give a rubbish drop considering they are meant to be nearly 60mm, they are 30mm at the most!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
starlybruiser Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 I think the Teins give a rubbish drop considering they are meant to be nearly 60mm, they are 30mm at the most!!!you think 30mm will make my car look alot lower? as i want it to look nice and low but i dont want to have problems with my standard shocks, and i think the teins are probly the best to avoid problems, what you think? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I think the Teins give a rubbish drop considering they are meant to be nearly 60mm, they are 30mm at the most!!!They are far from rubbish. The quoted lowering distance is considerably optimistic but if you want low but not too low these are ideal. I love them as they make the car handle nicely and they aren't crashy and bangy. And as much as i would want my car lowered, my area is littered with speed bumps. Come to think of it you are surrounded by speed bumps Sparky. I don't know how you cope with D2's.Bourkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Didnt call them rubbish mate just the drop is considering they are meant to be 60mm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 You could buy my TRD springs and KYB Excel-G gas shocks, you will NOT be disappointed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 what do the trd springs lower by? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 @ firsttoymota - If they are a good price buy them. I've seen his car and it hugs the ground.@ Sparky - Yeah i know the figures they quote are completely wrong but they are good springs. They give a nice firm ride but leave some comfort as well . Bourkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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