Foot Patrol SuperWhite Build..UPDATE! Pretty Turbo, Underglow
09-27-2011, 05:10 PM
#161
Depends on what you're trying to spend man. Coilovers are awesome and of course better than springs...but that's going to cost you 5x the amount of a set of springs...
A sponsor discount from CUSCO might knock that down to 3-4x the price of springs...
A sponsor discount from CUSCO might knock that down to 3-4x the price of springs...
09-27-2011, 05:17 PM
#162
well i've already decided on coils...no matter the cost really
its just...jump for STDs now? or continue to pray and hope for CUSCO to make one
...i dont really care for the discount, as long as i get coils
the main thing is...i want my car lowered!
OR...i could spend a couple hundred now for springs just to get it lowered...then when i get coils i will switch it then and just swallow the cost i paid for the springs...
the dilemma
its just...jump for STDs now? or continue to pray and hope for CUSCO to make one
...i dont really care for the discount, as long as i get coils
the main thing is...i want my car lowered!
OR...i could spend a couple hundred now for springs just to get it lowered...then when i get coils i will switch it then and just swallow the cost i paid for the springs...
the dilemma
09-27-2011, 05:22 PM
#163
Haha well alright then! Well I guess I am just confused on what is so great about coilovers? Other than being able to go insanely low, are there any benefits that a car that will probably never touch a track see (like mine)?
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09-27-2011, 05:37 PM
#164
stock struts+aftermarket springs...not so much
aftermarket springs will almost always lead to blown struts in the future...so why not spend the money now on coilovers (which are springs+struts combined and designed to work together) than spend a little on springs now...and then spend more on struts later
that and it being adjustable helps...if u feel like u want to go low u can go low...if u want to go up u can go up...or anywhere inbetween depending on whats best for u
(ex. keep it high for DD and then drop it low for the weekend when u go to a car meet)
09-27-2011, 06:10 PM
#165
True. I guess that means the cost a coilover set is knocked down to only 2x the cost of a set of springs and shocks then. With the added cost being a premium for adjustability. That makes it make more sense to me then.
09-27-2011, 06:27 PM
#166
just eat until you have adjusted to your desired height
09-27-2011, 06:59 PM
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^im same as you right now...
nyways, back to justin's dilemma. if $$ is not a problem for you on buying them coils. then, dont buy springs. if cusco is gonna make one, them wait for them. they might give you discount if not free... if you really cant wait, then buy STDs... lolz
nyways, back to justin's dilemma. if $$ is not a problem for you on buying them coils. then, dont buy springs. if cusco is gonna make one, them wait for them. they might give you discount if not free... if you really cant wait, then buy STDs... lolz
09-27-2011, 07:34 PM
#170
that is my dilemma! i will get coils that is decided...
but when?
wait for cusco...who MIGHT or MIGHT NOT make it
or just get STDs now?...but what IF cusco does make it, plus if they do decide on it...i would think having the springs/struts stock is best for them to work with on the r&d part
but when?
wait for cusco...who MIGHT or MIGHT NOT make it
or just get STDs now?...but what IF cusco does make it, plus if they do decide on it...i would think having the springs/struts stock is best for them to work with on the r&d part
09-27-2011, 07:37 PM
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that is my dilemma! i will get coils that is decided...
but when?
wait for cusco...who MIGHT or MIGHT NOT make it
or just get STDs now?...but what IF cusco does make it, plus if they do decide on it...i would think having the springs/struts stock is best for them to work with on the r&d part
but when?
wait for cusco...who MIGHT or MIGHT NOT make it
or just get STDs now?...but what IF cusco does make it, plus if they do decide on it...i would think having the springs/struts stock is best for them to work with on the r&d part
09-27-2011, 08:00 PM
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^ i know right...
@justin-give your self a deadline. let say if the cusco hasnt give you any news about them making some coils until december, then buy them std coils on december.
sorry jtk2 for stealing your build thread. :D it's justin's fault. ahaahaha
@justin-give your self a deadline. let say if the cusco hasnt give you any news about them making some coils until december, then buy them std coils on december.
sorry jtk2 for stealing your build thread. :D it's justin's fault. ahaahaha
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09-27-2011, 11:15 PM
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man! i'm lost at what to do...(sorry jtk2 for the thread jack)
the STD suspension looks awesome...i want it!
BUT i just talked to CUSCO and they are teasing me with a "maybe" they will make a set for the tC2...ahhhH! i want to lower it already...but i dont want to throw money at springs, id rather spend on coils...
but IF i can get them free or sponsored discount...id rather go that route...i hate waiting..............
the STD suspension looks awesome...i want it!
BUT i just talked to CUSCO and they are teasing me with a "maybe" they will make a set for the tC2...ahhhH! i want to lower it already...but i dont want to throw money at springs, id rather spend on coils...
but IF i can get them free or sponsored discount...id rather go that route...i hate waiting..............
And btw I think your the luckiest of us all with all the suspension parts dam near free!!! Lol
It's cool. I don't mind. I guess in the first page I'll title page nine "thread jacked" haha!
10-07-2011, 11:09 AM
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QUESTION
ok. so im trying to upgrade my brakes. looking to get. all four drilled/slotted rotors, stainless brake lines and all four performance pads,, anyone know where i can find all of these? the only the i can find is pads and rotors but only the fronts
ok. so im trying to upgrade my brakes. looking to get. all four drilled/slotted rotors, stainless brake lines and all four performance pads,, anyone know where i can find all of these? the only the i can find is pads and rotors but only the fronts
10-08-2011, 03:27 PM
#176
Haven't seen any rotors (front or rear), but EBC makes front and rear pads and TRD makes stainless steel brake lines. Otherwise, brake lines should be fairly easy for a shop to fabricate.
10-08-2011, 03:35 PM
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Fastscions has front rotora rotors drilled and slotted but I can't find the rear. Maybe need to call rotora?
Ebc brakes.. I have the front pads can't find the rear.. Do I need to call ebc or do you mind sending me a link?
And where can I find the brake lines? Trdsparks?
Ebc brakes.. I have the front pads can't find the rear.. Do I need to call ebc or do you mind sending me a link?
And where can I find the brake lines? Trdsparks?
10-08-2011, 03:59 PM
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Ah... I didn't realize rotora had come out with anything. Cool.
Curiously enough, the rear pads for the tC2 are the same as for the tC1. I was skeptical at first, but after talking with Scion Corp and two different brake pad manufacturers, they should work.
And, yes, TRDSparks.com has the brake lines (though the site incorrectly says it's only for the BBK). You can probably also get a shop to fabricate the lines for you. It's a relatively easy thing to make. Right line length and diameter and fittings...
Curiously enough, the rear pads for the tC2 are the same as for the tC1. I was skeptical at first, but after talking with Scion Corp and two different brake pad manufacturers, they should work.
And, yes, TRDSparks.com has the brake lines (though the site incorrectly says it's only for the BBK). You can probably also get a shop to fabricate the lines for you. It's a relatively easy thing to make. Right line length and diameter and fittings...
10-13-2011, 09:36 PM
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