xB2 Suspension Compilation
11-17-2010 | 11:18 PM
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Great thread FTO!
You can now add Tein Basic Damper coilovers to the list. 5kg front/4.9kg rear, selling between $900 - $1000.
http://www.tein.com/tech_info/c24.html
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FWIW, I'm 99.9% certain that TRD springs are linear rate although I don't know what the spring rates are.
You can now add Tein Basic Damper coilovers to the list. 5kg front/4.9kg rear, selling between $900 - $1000.
http://www.tein.com/tech_info/c24.html
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FWIW, I'm 99.9% certain that TRD springs are linear rate although I don't know what the spring rates are.
01-17-2011 | 10:39 PM
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What suspension and wheel+tire specs are used in this pic!?!? This is what I've been trying to find for so long.
First off, GREAT THREAD!
I'm just trying to figure out why the Tein S Techs are not considered a "Performance Based" spring. On the contrary, it is the MOST stiffest spring that is not a coilover.
In reference to the picture below, I was rubbing pretty badly on my DF210s, despite all that wheel gap. To resolve the rubbing, I chose to replace the DFs with NFs, hoping the height change would eliminate the rubbing, but it only alleviated it, even after rolling my fenders and a pull.
What I am coming to realize is that it wasn't necessarily the height of the drop that was the problem, but more likely due to the SOFT springs.
Tanabe NF210 1.0/1.7 2.6/2.6 Progressive
Tanabe DF210 1.7/2.1 2.4/2.7 Progressive
Do you guys think if I would still rub if I had a stiffer spring like the Teins with same height drop as the DFs?
Tein S-Tech 1.7/2.2 3.1/4.1 Progressive
I'm just trying to figure out why the Tein S Techs are not considered a "Performance Based" spring. On the contrary, it is the MOST stiffest spring that is not a coilover.
In reference to the picture below, I was rubbing pretty badly on my DF210s, despite all that wheel gap. To resolve the rubbing, I chose to replace the DFs with NFs, hoping the height change would eliminate the rubbing, but it only alleviated it, even after rolling my fenders and a pull.
What I am coming to realize is that it wasn't necessarily the height of the drop that was the problem, but more likely due to the SOFT springs.
Tanabe NF210 1.0/1.7 2.6/2.6 Progressive
Tanabe DF210 1.7/2.1 2.4/2.7 Progressive
Do you guys think if I would still rub if I had a stiffer spring like the Teins with same height drop as the DFs?
Tein S-Tech 1.7/2.2 3.1/4.1 Progressive
12-07-2011 | 09:45 PM
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12-08-2011 | 12:50 AM
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Here's Some Tanabe Coilover Specs
5kg Front / 4kg Rear
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The low data:
-7 to -50mm Front
-38 to -69mm Rear
so thats about:
-.3 inch to -1.9/2inch Front
-1.5inch to -2.7inch Rear
5kg Front / 4kg Rear
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The low data:
-7 to -50mm Front
-38 to -69mm Rear
so thats about:
-.3 inch to -1.9/2inch Front
-1.5inch to -2.7inch Rear
01-21-2012 | 04:54 AM
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Found another Coilover system for the xB2, XYZ suspension.
Links where to buy but no specs.
http://www.andysautosport.com/scion/...r_systems/xyz/
http://www.andysautosport.com/scion/...r_systems/xyz/
More sites but you guys get the idea lol gonna try and contact and get some specs.
Links where to buy but no specs.
http://www.andysautosport.com/scion/...r_systems/xyz/
http://www.andysautosport.com/scion/...r_systems/xyz/
More sites but you guys get the idea lol gonna try and contact and get some specs.
03-28-2012 | 10:26 PM
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First off, GREAT THREAD!
I'm just trying to figure out why the Tein S Techs are not considered a "Performance Based" spring. On the contrary, it is the MOST stiffest spring that is not a coilover.
In reference to the picture below, I was rubbing pretty badly on my DF210s, despite all that wheel gap. To resolve the rubbing, I chose to replace the DFs with NFs, hoping the height change would eliminate the rubbing, but it only alleviated it, even after rolling my fenders and a pull.
What I am coming to realize is that it wasn't necessarily the height of the drop that was the problem, but more likely due to the SOFT springs.
Tanabe NF210 1.0/1.7 2.6/2.6 Progressive
Tanabe DF210 1.7/2.1 2.4/2.7 Progressive
Do you guys think if I would still rub if I had a stiffer spring like the Teins with same height drop as the DFs?
Tein S-Tech 1.7/2.2 3.1/4.1 Progressive
I'm just trying to figure out why the Tein S Techs are not considered a "Performance Based" spring. On the contrary, it is the MOST stiffest spring that is not a coilover.
In reference to the picture below, I was rubbing pretty badly on my DF210s, despite all that wheel gap. To resolve the rubbing, I chose to replace the DFs with NFs, hoping the height change would eliminate the rubbing, but it only alleviated it, even after rolling my fenders and a pull.
What I am coming to realize is that it wasn't necessarily the height of the drop that was the problem, but more likely due to the SOFT springs.
Tanabe NF210 1.0/1.7 2.6/2.6 Progressive
Tanabe DF210 1.7/2.1 2.4/2.7 Progressive
Do you guys think if I would still rub if I had a stiffer spring like the Teins with same height drop as the DFs?
Tein S-Tech 1.7/2.2 3.1/4.1 Progressive
03-29-2012 | 07:36 AM
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02-17-2013 | 06:12 AM
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Thanks Heririck!
As for the S-tech springs, I love them. The ride is a bit harsher, but that's to be expected with lowering springs. The ride hasn't suffered much though. It corners 1000% better, with a bunch less body roll.
I would recommend the springs for anyone who wants a sportier ride. They got quite a bit lower than I expected, so I am happy with the drop too. If I could afford coilovers, I would have gone that route, but I only paid $182 for them on AutoAnything.com, so I am really happy with my purchase.
As for the S-tech springs, I love them. The ride is a bit harsher, but that's to be expected with lowering springs. The ride hasn't suffered much though. It corners 1000% better, with a bunch less body roll.
I would recommend the springs for anyone who wants a sportier ride. They got quite a bit lower than I expected, so I am happy with the drop too. If I could afford coilovers, I would have gone that route, but I only paid $182 for them on AutoAnything.com, so I am really happy with my purchase.
02-17-2013 | 07:45 AM
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Thanks Heririck!
As for the S-tech springs, I love them. The ride is a bit harsher, but that's to be expected with lowering springs. The ride hasn't suffered much though. It corners 1000% better, with a bunch less body roll.
I would recommend the springs for anyone who wants a sportier ride. They got quite a bit lower than I expected, so I am happy with the drop too. If I could afford coilovers, I would have gone that route, but I only paid $182 for them on AutoAnything.com, so I am really happy with my purchase.
As for the S-tech springs, I love them. The ride is a bit harsher, but that's to be expected with lowering springs. The ride hasn't suffered much though. It corners 1000% better, with a bunch less body roll.
I would recommend the springs for anyone who wants a sportier ride. They got quite a bit lower than I expected, so I am happy with the drop too. If I could afford coilovers, I would have gone that route, but I only paid $182 for them on AutoAnything.com, so I am really happy with my purchase.
02-17-2013 | 08:08 AM
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The only reason i personally would recomend coil overs over springs is for the amount of low you can achieve. The adjustments and all that are just an added bonus. If you just want a drop from stock height and a comfortable ride s techs are the way to go. I love my coils and wouldn't change them but that's because I got the drop I wanted and couldn't achieve it with springs
02-18-2013 | 01:32 AM
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Does anyone have information on how much drop the Megan racing springs offer? I like the price point, but not if they don't drop as much as I would like.
I found them here.
I found them here.
02-18-2013 | 04:22 AM
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While I was researching springs, I heard nothing but good about the Tein S-tech springs and nothing but bad about the Megan Racing springs...
I don't have first hand experience with Megan springs, but I did a bunch of research. Like I said, I am happy with the Teins. As for coil overs, they offer a level of low that can't be had with springs. If you want to lower the car onto it's nuts, coil overs are the way to go.
I don't have first hand experience with Megan springs, but I did a bunch of research. Like I said, I am happy with the Teins. As for coil overs, they offer a level of low that can't be had with springs. If you want to lower the car onto it's nuts, coil overs are the way to go.
02-19-2013 | 06:14 PM
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While I was researching springs, I heard nothing but good about the Tein S-tech springs and nothing but bad about the Megan Racing springs...
I don't have first hand experience with Megan springs, but I did a bunch of research. Like I said, I am happy with the Teins. As for coil overs, they offer a level of low that can't be had with springs. If you want to lower the car onto it's nuts, coil overs are the way to go.
I don't have first hand experience with Megan springs, but I did a bunch of research. Like I said, I am happy with the Teins. As for coil overs, they offer a level of low that can't be had with springs. If you want to lower the car onto it's nuts, coil overs are the way to go.
I also have confirmation that Swift does not make lowering springs for the xB2.