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Postby t3chnique » Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:13 pm

yeah i know the fronts wont be as low. I might get HIDs for more light.

your running spacers in the back to clear? 225s dont clear for me..

it would def. rub with 17x8s. i dont rub either, 17x7.
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Postby RON » Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:42 pm

t3chnique wrote:yeah i know the fronts wont be as low. I might get HIDs for more light.

your running spacers in the back to clear? 225s dont clear for me..

it would def. rub with 17x8s. i dont rub either, 17x7.


No spacers needed. I have 17X7.5 and 43 offset. I looked under the car...nice clearance between strut and tire. Out board, I have good clearance with the tire and strut perch as well. The springs are VERY stiff now, so you don't get much dip into the wheel well there. I haven't tried driving with passengers in the rear...might get rub then...but I never do that! If I have to take passengers, we use my wife's 2002 STOCK Camry SE :wink:
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Postby Toy1mzfe » Fri Jun 05, 2009 1:38 am

That drop is not too appealing to me...

Cut a coil in the front to even that out.
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Postby RonnieBoi » Fri Jun 05, 2009 8:49 am

arent they suppose to have 2" in F and 1.75" R.. I kinda liked the H&R setup better, but if u can get the front to even out that might give it a better look :-?
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Postby RON » Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:54 pm

Maybe I shouldn't be too picky, since I have company...




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One thing for sure, these springs are VASTLY better than the H&Rs and Eibachs that I've tried. Great solid feel with ZERO bounce. There are dips that would toss my car with the other springs..these are UNFAZED. I love 'em.
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Postby DiamondPearlSolara01 » Sun Jun 07, 2009 8:29 pm

Right of hand I don't really like the way they look, I thought (like said before) that it would be a lower drop in the front, which would make it look so much better. Anyone planning to try on a solara?
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Postby RON » Sun Jun 07, 2009 11:29 pm

DiamondPearlSolara01 wrote:Right of hand I don't really like the way they look, I thought (like said before) that it would be a lower drop in the front, which would make it look so much better. Anyone planning to try on a solara?


Well, I have Megan on board for another set once they look at the situation. They sent my pics back to engineering dept. Also said they had the same thing happen with another Camry. For now, I'm going to raise the rear by 1" using a spacer (I'll post a pick once I get them on). I don't want to touch the front now.... just love the way the car handles and feels, so I don't want to mess around too much.
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Postby t3chnique » Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:29 am

RON, where'd you get a spacer from?

I'd like to raise the back of my car also.

lemme know
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Postby RON » Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:11 am

t3chnique wrote:RON, where'd you get a spacer from?

I'd like to raise the back of my car also.

lemme know


Here are several types on e bay:

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/autoeffex-too_Coil-Spring-Boosters_W0QQ_fsubZ932704017QQ_sidZ643054727QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322

The first one in top left corner (Boost-O-Matic Rear Booster) is the one I'm using.
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Postby t3chnique » Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:24 am

hmm these are expensive!

you paid $34 for everything???!!
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Postby RonnieBoi » Wed Jun 10, 2009 12:16 pm

i wonder what megan is gonna do for u if they send u a new set of springs that has a higher drop in front then i would try it on my solara
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Postby RON » Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:10 pm

RonnieBoi wrote:i wonder what megan is gonna do for u if they send u a new set of springs that has a higher drop in front then i would try it on my solara


I'll let you know. There's about a 1 1/2" tire gap in the front now..not much room for additional drop. I was looking for about another 1/2", but it's not a big deal. If I can get the rear up 1" with the spacers AND....if the rear isn't too stiff (and is quiet as well) then I will forget about changing the springs again. Actually the set up NOW is fine..just looks a bit too low in back COMPARED to the front...just a *visual thing*.
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Update on Springs

Postby RON » Wed Jun 17, 2009 7:23 pm

Just added a spacer in the rear for 1/2" more gap:



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