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#503
Agh cant decide between hotchkis and TRD springs!! Hotchkis look so much better, but are lower and will scrape possibly...also hotchkis are more comfortable. TRD well only + with those is I wont scrape.....Anyways where would u guys recommend getting these installed. Looking for somewhere cheap (I dont wanna do it myself).
#504
Originally Posted by DonnyDarko
Agh cant decide between hotchkis and TRD springs!! Hotchkis look so much better, but are lower and will scrape possibly...also hotchkis are more comfortable. TRD well only + with those is I wont scrape.....Anyways where would u guys recommend getting these installed. Looking for somewhere cheap (I dont wanna do it myself).
#506
Originally Posted by DonnyDarko
Agh cant decide between hotchkis and TRD springs!! Hotchkis look so much better, but are lower and will scrape possibly...also hotchkis are more comfortable. TRD well only + with those is I wont scrape.....Anyways where would u guys recommend getting these installed. Looking for somewhere cheap (I dont wanna do it myself).
And I guess it depends on what you find comfortable, but I wouldn't exactly say the Hotchkis are more comfortable then the TRDs.
Don't get me wrong, the Hothckis aren't uncomfortable at all on smooth roads, but they are a bit stiffer.
I've had stock, TRD, and Hotchkis and the TRDs are really close to stock ride quality.
Personally, I didn't like the stock ride, so I prefer the Hotchkis, but I don't think I would call it more comfortable.
Anyway, I barely scrape with the Hotchkis, and it's only the front plastic splash guard under the bumper. No big deal. It depends on where your driving. I havent' gotten hung up on any speed bumps yet.
Go with Hotchkis
#507
Definitely HOTCHKIS, hands down. TRD's don't make it look like it's even lowered. A min 2" drop is a must if you're getting it lowered IMO.
To me, the ride quality felt almost the same, though it isn't as "pillowy" as stock. Stock felt like I was riding on air because it was sitting so high.
As far as scraping, just take your time over speedbumps and dips like you would if you had stock springs and you'll be fine. Don't go like 50 mph over bumps and dips, then you'll def scrape. I only have a few small scrapes and that's because the parking blocks were taller than the clearance on my front bumper. (Damn, it's hard to estimate how close you are to the curb when you're pulling in.)
To me, the ride quality felt almost the same, though it isn't as "pillowy" as stock. Stock felt like I was riding on air because it was sitting so high.
As far as scraping, just take your time over speedbumps and dips like you would if you had stock springs and you'll be fine. Don't go like 50 mph over bumps and dips, then you'll def scrape. I only have a few small scrapes and that's because the parking blocks were taller than the clearance on my front bumper. (Damn, it's hard to estimate how close you are to the curb when you're pulling in.)
#508
Originally Posted by brucefan
Definitely HOTCHKIS, hands down. TRD's don't make it look like it's even lowered. A min 2" drop is a must if you're getting it lowered IMO.
To me, the ride quality felt almost the same, though it isn't as "pillowy" as stock. Stock felt like I was riding on air because it was sitting so high.
As far as scraping, just take your time over speedbumps and dips like you would if you had stock springs and you'll be fine. Don't go like 50 mph over bumps and dips, then you'll def scrape. I only have a few small scrapes and that's because the parking blocks were taller than the clearance on my front bumper. (Damn, it's hard to estimate how close you are to the curb when you're pulling in.)
To me, the ride quality felt almost the same, though it isn't as "pillowy" as stock. Stock felt like I was riding on air because it was sitting so high.
As far as scraping, just take your time over speedbumps and dips like you would if you had stock springs and you'll be fine. Don't go like 50 mph over bumps and dips, then you'll def scrape. I only have a few small scrapes and that's because the parking blocks were taller than the clearance on my front bumper. (Damn, it's hard to estimate how close you are to the curb when you're pulling in.)
I have tein s-techs and I love them
#510
Hotchkis it is for sure then....after those pics! I thot it was lower so was worried but from the pics it doenst look as low as i once thought...ty for pic russian btw nice tC!!! also are ur tails vinyl or sprayed?
#515
OK, I finally got my car back from the shop, and while it was there, I had them do an allignment. Here are the comparison shots of stock vs. TRD vs. Hotchkis:
Stock Front
TRD Front
Hotchkis Front
Stock Rear
TRD Rear
Hotchkis Rear
Stock Driver Side
TRD Driver Side
Hotchkis Driver Side
TRD Front 3 fingers
Hotchkis Front 1 finger
TRD Rear 2 fingers
Hotchkis Rear 1.5 fingers
Stock Front
TRD Front
Hotchkis Front
Stock Rear
TRD Rear
Hotchkis Rear
Stock Driver Side
TRD Driver Side
Hotchkis Driver Side
TRD Front 3 fingers
Hotchkis Front 1 finger
TRD Rear 2 fingers
Hotchkis Rear 1.5 fingers
#518
Glad to have helped your decision. I'm gonna have more pics on my cardomain site soon.
Yeah, I dont' know about the TRD 3 finger gap. That struck me as odd too. But the dealership put those in, and I never got an allignemnt. I put on the hotchkis and I didnt' notice if the TRDs weren't set right. I thought they just hadn't settled, but after a year, I couldn't stand it, so I had to switch.
Are you TRDs an even drop in the front and th back? I mean, I know they are an even drop, but since the rear wheel well is shallower then the front wheel well, it makes the gap different. Can you fit the same number of fingers in the front as in the back? (no dirty thoughts people)
Yeah, I dont' know about the TRD 3 finger gap. That struck me as odd too. But the dealership put those in, and I never got an allignemnt. I put on the hotchkis and I didnt' notice if the TRDs weren't set right. I thought they just hadn't settled, but after a year, I couldn't stand it, so I had to switch.
Are you TRDs an even drop in the front and th back? I mean, I know they are an even drop, but since the rear wheel well is shallower then the front wheel well, it makes the gap different. Can you fit the same number of fingers in the front as in the back? (no dirty thoughts people)
#519
Originally Posted by Mr_Meaty
Can you fit the same number of fingers in the front as in the back? (no dirty thoughts people)
I think there is a difference between the front and the back. I'll check tomorrow if i remember.