finally its done! a buddy and i installed the tein s-tech springs tonight in just under 2 hrs. the install was very straightforward, and i used the DIY for xB springs found here:

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20769

on with the pictures...

before...


after (more to come in daylight)...


the springs still havent had time to settle fully, and the after shot was taken only after a short 10min trip to wendys. i LOVE this drop- its very even, and the car is a lot more responsive on the road overall (specially on the highway). body roll has been significantly reduced, and it feels stock in terms of ride quality not counting speed bumps and larger displacement bumps! no weird noises, everything seems to be working just perfectly!

i feel that this was probably the best first mod i could do to this car! i eventually plan to get either koni or trd shocks by the end of the summer to complete the setup. next on the list though is the trd quickshifter :D

questions, comments, or concerns are welcome!

-jon

 

Very nice,

Quick, everyone with me now, "Drop it like it's hot...drop it like it's hot...drop it like it's hot..."

CrimsonO2

 

looks much nicer now

 

thanks guys! i think now i can officially say i have fallen in love with my scion haha

 

Good choice, I have those same springs and love em
Looks good!

 

thanks! yours looks good too... actually looking at your profile pictures helped me to make my decision when i was going back n forth between goldline and the s-techs

-jon

 

Very nice, cant wait to install my S-Tech's!!!

 

just a little update after 5 days of driving, and you can see that the front is still settling in a bit...




-jon

 

check your pm's man. i have some questions about your springs. real nice work!

 

Looking very nice. Makes me even more impatient to lower my RS2.

 

by far the most effective visual/performance mod for the price one can do!

-jon

 

Looks Great!

-THE DON

 

I have the TRD 1" lowering springs on my RS1. I just don't like the look. I want a uniform gap betwen the top of the tire and the fender. My car's rear end looks good, but I don't like the gap in the front, still looks stock to me.

Any recommendations on springs that will lower the car a little more and have a uniform look all the way around? I'm keeping my stock Enkei's so I like some springs to drop on these 17s.

 

well the teins gave me a very even drop front to back, thats for sure. i think they are finally done settling and i get more turned heads than ever before!

-jon

 

u only get better & better bro!!!... u look good even without any bodykits!!

dont u guys have problem bottoming out just by changing to lower springs (stock shocks)... damn! over here those guys who lowered their ride will find leakage from their stock shocks... must be our road condition here.... humps! strips! everywhere.... damn!