ok, im really debating whether i should get trd or hotchkis, coz im not sure how good the trd looks, maybe there's not enough drop there for me and hotchkis seems like there's too much...

So i need help on w/c one i should get.. , plss.. lol pictures would be REALLY cool, plus one more deciding option for me is ive heard that trd springs are now only 99 bucks!!! so yea help plss!! lol, pls post some pictures too if im not asking too much...

 

My Tein H techs are on route in the UPS truck today, 155 Shipped courtesy of ebay.com. I hear teins are the way to go, The H techs dont give that super low to the ground look which I dont want, the H techs are more than the TRD drop while not requiring to change any camber.

 

h&r sport springs are the way to go... its right in between of trd and hotchkis.. 1.4" in the front and 1.3 in the back. think about it... its kinda expensive but its totally worth it. just my 02 cents.

 

i think you should get h&r sport springs.. trd's is only 1.25 and the h&r is 1.4-1.3 which is a good drop.. does anybody know price on h&r sport springs?

where did you hear trd's are only 99 bucks? i think i might cop me some just cause its cheap! lol

 

WITHOUT a doubt Hotckis are SWEET...but dont take my word check out the pics .....also the drop is about 1.8 all around!!! seems perfect to me

 

hotchkis all the way is my vote

but then since I have those on my car u can see why I vote that way lol

 

I'm biased... Hotchkis all the way.

1.7 drop in the front and 2.0 drop in the rear. Why different? B/c from the factory, the tC is higher in the rear by a tiny bit. This evens it out for a nice level stance.

Here are some recent pics of mine (next to an FM at stock height, good comparison): https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=90608

 

thanks muchos guys!! cool, i really like the look on the hotchkis springs!!!! yea but it might seem that ill scrape everywer tho... lol, do you guys scraped ur bumpers yet, coz i drive evryday and everywhere so yea, but dont get me wrong i really love the stance of the hotchkis, but if you guys dont scrape then i might go with gotchkis!!! lol

o nd the h&r sounds like a good a mount of drop... do you guys have pics wid h&r, and are h&r's progressive? thanks!

 

I prefer Eibach right now I have the Pro Kit which is a 1.2 drop all around but on the 10th eibach will be test fitting thier new sportline springs on my car. I will try and post some pic of both the Pro Kit and the Sportline

 

ummm, no competition here! im loving my drop! It levels out the car nicely! Highly recomended!

HOTCHKIS!

 

Any time you lower a car the camber will change and you will need an alignment.

We sell both TRD and Hotchkis springs. The TRD's were $99 about 8 month ago but not anymore i'm sorry to say. If you're worried about being to low then you may want to go TRD. The TRD's are also covered inder warranty. But if you asked me what I would go with i'm saying Hotchkis. The drop is a little lower but it looks sweet and they still ride pretty good.


Hotchkis
http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...1&parts_id=642

TRD
http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...1&parts_id=325

 

Sorry, I was misunderstood, you wont need a camber correction kit. And yes its a very good idea to get an alignment right after. Im in the process of writing an install for you gyys. :-)

 

It's cool no biggie.

 

You know if you check out Mcgeorgeparts.com, you can find either sets of springs cheaper. I'm not trying to be an ___ but I do realize that many people are on a budget and are looking for the lowest prices on the best parts. Besides Comptition is good for everyone but the retailers.

 

Truthfully after you factor in shipping charges we're about the same. We also have free shipping on the Hotchkis springs.

 

after hearing ur guys' opinion, i decided to go wid hotchkis!!! lol, ill order my parts and then, ill post pics up... but i MIGHT smoke my tails this weekend so, ill prolly post pics up after im done wid that, but yea, thnaks guys!!

o yea, does nebody have pics of the drop with h&r springs coz the drop sounds cool, and maybe if i saw pics, ill prolly swerve away from hotchkis and turn to h&r, lol, arr, cant make up my mind!! lol

 

The hotchkis drop looks as if it would cause the ground effects kit to scrape against the ground would it not? I'm planning on putting a body kit someday would the hotchkis be too low for one? Yes Or No, Thanks.

And I have stock 17's would it look stupid with this drop?



Rikki

 

The hotchkis should be find with the OEM ground effects. That kit doesn't change the clearance too much. Maybe an inch or so if anything.

As for the wheels... I have the OEM wheels on mine and I think it makes them look much better.

 

do u guys accept the $50 toyota financial gift cards?

 

ive been thinking of getting coilovers for a while but recently changed my mind when i read things about the tc's rollcenter in relation to it's heavy upper weight. dropping too much on coilovers actually reduce performance, kinda counterintuitive. So ive been lookin into the TRD kit: springs, shocks, and rear sway instead. The hotchkis looks nice, but what is everryone doing for shocks. I know some ppl are riding just on stock shocks with the new springs (hotchkis, teins, etc.) but i wanna know what certain ppl are doing for shocks wit these lowering springs. I need a clear answer if the trd shocks are being used with aftermarkets, or diff shocks.