Lowering springs which are the best for the Xb
03-11-2004, 08:59 PM
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Van imported them from Japan. It seems that the Japanese have figured out that 55mm lower than stock height is about as low as you want to go before you would need to switch to either air or a short stroke coilover setup.
Incedentally, I might be selling my 5Zigen springs when I switch to coilovers (or air) so if anybody is interested, let me know. Don't have an exact date yet.
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Incedentally, I might be selling my 5Zigen springs when I switch to coilovers (or air) so if anybody is interested, let me know. Don't have an exact date yet.
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03-11-2004, 09:14 PM
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The quality and ride of most spring are all very close. It comes down to matter of choice. I Sell goldlines, I run goldlines, and recommend them, I have installed seven sets 5 xb's, two honda's and everyone liked them, I want to thank all of my customers who have given mucho props. If you posed the question what springs are you running Goldline would probably have the majority. Bill
03-11-2004, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by scionspecialistvegas
If you posed the question what springs are you running Goldline would probably have the majority. Bill
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03-11-2004, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jdaniels
Originally Posted by Munch
Originally Posted by ko racer
Are you runnings 18's?
One, where did you get the springs and how much....
Two, are you going to the Syracuse Nationals this year? I was going to bring my Black Cherry... ;)
2. I doubt it.
03-13-2004, 02:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ScionPimpN
KO RACER I just go the Tein S- Tech springs out on my car. They lower 1.7 in the front, 1.5 in the back but you cant notice the difference in height. They ride great and lower the car without sacraficing ride quality. The TRD drop was just not enough for me and i got the TEINS ( a well respeted company ) for $176 shipped from optionimports.com. I would recomend these springs to anyone. Hope this helps!
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03-14-2004, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by scionxb04
i have the tein s tech springs also....they ride sooo much better then stock its pathetic.....some idiot somewhere else told me i was full of it and the ride was much worse....im here to tell u the ride is better then my 2k civic si with eibach's and tokico's.....and the civic has 17's with more sidewall....the scion has 18's with 35series tire...used to run eibach drag launch springs rear and skunk2 coilovers in the front of the civic...now there is a hard ride....felt like a rock bolted to the tires...but gave me smooth launches with no wheel hop...
the ride is MUCH worse in MY xB with the tein s.techs - both on stock wheels and on my 16x7s. again, if i was looking for springs i would want to hear all opinions, not just those that agree with you, scionxb04.
03-14-2004, 11:48 PM
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If anyone thinks they are going to get a better ride by using aftermarket springs you are very wrong. They will help the handling of the vehical . It will not make the ride more confortable . So if you think this is the way you rate performance of artermarket suspension you dont know crap. Confort is the last thing on the list. Stay with the stock springs they were made for comfort.
03-16-2004, 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by scionracerxb
GOLDLINES ALL THE WAY. they come with a no-sag guarantee, and handle awesome.
SCION life members can get great service and pricing from www.robearracing.com
03-18-2004, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by digidj
If anyone thinks they are going to get a better ride by using aftermarket springs you are very wrong. They will help the handling of the vehical . It will not make the ride more confortable . So if you think this is the way you rate performance of artermarket suspension you dont know crap. Confort is the last thing on the list. Stay with the stock springs they were made for comfort.
03-19-2004, 07:18 PM
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I don't know crap about spring, maybe, my BUTT tells me that the lowering springs I got ride a whole hell of lot better than stock, but apparently you know it all and we all bow down before you.
04-02-2004, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by digidj
If anyone thinks they are going to get a better ride by using aftermarket springs you are very wrong. They will help the handling of the vehical . It will not make the ride more confortable . So if you think this is the way you rate performance of artermarket suspension you dont know crap. Confort is the last thing on the list. Stay with the stock springs they were made for comfort.
I know toyota isn't using top-notch springs on the Scions in order to keep the cost low. I can tell you this cuz I used to have a 4 runner ...which the stock shocks were made by Tochiko...very low grade shocks. After installing Bilstein shocks..the ride was a world of a difference.
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