kevink Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Yes another question about springs!to start with: my current setup:Whiteline RARBTom's front strutbarTom's rear strutbarTRD adjustable shocksEibach (35mm) lowering springsthe car handles OK, but not more than that. My gf's lil brother just bought a V and suspensionwise only has coilovers fitted.His V isn't setup much harsher then mine but it handles a million times better!!!I aint happy, for him i am but not for me Biggest difference is bodyroll, so it got me thinking.My conclusion is that the springs, that are almost 10 years old now, are f*cked and worn out and messing up the entire setup.SOOOOOOOOOOOOO who could advice me a set of good springs to go with the above mentioned?So far i came across:TEINWhitelineRSRany ideas? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ste91 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I have a similar setup on my car minus the rear ARB:OEM front strut braceGReddy rear strut braceKYB New SR Special shocksTRD -40mm springsIt handles surprisingly well, even though my shocks/springs have unkown milage (2nd hand) they're still good.Any of the springs you mentioned should be fine, unless you can get some TRD springs (should go well with your TRD shocks?) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevink Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 thanks for the info i am looking for springs that are not made for standard shocks, if you knwo what i mean ;)the current shocks are wway to soft, worn out or may have always been like this. The effect you get is that when steering in to a corner or on bumps the car feels to bouncy. When i turn the shocks stiffer it help but the springs still seem to compress to easy, which the in turn launch back up and gives the bouncy feeling. Anyway that what i think is going on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidAshton Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 TRD shocks soft???????? Mine were harsh as feck. Unforunatly I burst a rear so using standard shocks on the back now that is soft!!! You sure the shocks are in tip top condition? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevink Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 yes i am shure, cause when i turn up the dial they get rock hard harsh, handeling goed way up but it simply is tooo harsh to drive propperly then. Thats why i think the current shocks ad spring combination is not working propperly bringing the whole thing out of balance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ste91 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I'd be inclined to say your current springs are no good, try some different springs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevink Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 yup i am going to anybody got experience with any springs? please share ;)really intrested in buying any of the above but cant really find feedback from any owners on them.i am lokoing for shocks with a propper spring rate to work together with all my other goodies, espec the trd shocks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidAshton Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 My springs seem to work pefect with the TRD shock but unfortunatly the have no markings on them at all, there just a dark navy blue, there are defo a 40mm drop not 35mm like you have atm. If i was you id try and find some 40mm TRD springs im certain they would match the shocks. If you ever want to sell a rear shock let me know lol, im never going to find a replacement for the one i burst. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidAshton Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 On a side note I just though i remeber seeing the shocks in the optional extras book, had a look what springs they were supplied with and all i can see is some yellow ones, cant think of a yellow brand to be honest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevink Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 Thanks, good info there FYI my current springs are about 7 years old, how long to springs tend to last? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve GT Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 cant really give advice on personal preferance as I've bought coilovers and would seriously reccoment them butmy advice would be trd springs to go with the shocks but tein, whiteline etc are all good so any shall do ok mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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