What kind of Springs to use?

by **SolaraRolla** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 11:55 pm

I'm trying to figure out what kind of springs i should get for my solara. I want to get something that is closest to stock ride quality. I don't expect it to be as good as stock but at least try to get as close to stock. I'm still deciding how low to drop the car too.

by **Biggi_e** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 12:08 am

get the tein coilovers if not then trd or eibach lowering springs

by **SolaraBlue** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 12:14 am

^^^ listen to the man.
and if you cant afford coilovers, tein,eibach, or trd springs w/ tokico or kyb struts will work. should be very close to stock quality.

by **Sebas007** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 6:23 am

Look my cardomain page...I'm with TRD lowering spring

by **anttarz** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:03 am

TRD/Eibach or Tein

by **RichD978** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 9:05 am

http://solaraguy.org/viewtopic.php?p=340968#340968

by **---CAMRAZY---** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 4:49 pm

Coilovers all the way.....

But if you cannot afford them, get the springs off RichD.

by **crispone** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:21 pm

^^^ Nice "new" pic of Posh's ride...

I went TRD springs... and the RIDE is very good. (I kept 17" rims, so my rubber is still 50 profile... and the ride is great WITH a drop and performance improvement...)

On the OTHER hand... there are alot of others out here with alot more experience with "different" setups... listen to them all and make the decision that fits YOUR needs.

-crisp :evilbat:

by **SolaraRolla** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:43 pm

does it make a difference if i get coilovers or springs?

by **ThatVietGuy** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 12:10 am

Huge difference

by **---CAMRAZY---** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 12:17 am

Its like using Audio Cassettes to using CD's.

by **ThatVietGuy** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:29 am

"It's like comparing chocolate to sh!t"

by **CosmicGrooves** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:38 am

---CAMRAZY--- wrote:Its like using Audio Cassettes to using CD's.

How are they different? Ride quality? Are coilovers less stiff? I don't know anything about springs. I'd like to drop mine, but I think with my road condtions, I should keep the height.

by **Sebas007** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 6:47 am

CosmicGrooves wrote:
---CAMRAZY--- wrote:Its like using Audio Cassettes to using CD's.

How are they different? Ride quality? Are coilovers less stiff? I don't know anything about springs. I'd like to drop mine, but I think with my road condtions, I should keep the height.

Don't want to do any contest here...BUT I'm the man here driving on baddest road in here !!!

And the drop (TRD spring 1.2"-1.4") doesn't bother my riding.

by **crispone** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 4:02 pm

FIRST, you have to clarify what your OBJECTIVES are...

SECOND, you have to know what the specific characteristics of each "system" or "method" are... (pros and cons, based on your objectives)

I don't think you can say ONE is better than the OTHER as an absolute statement.

For example... that's like saying a SUPRA is BETTER than a SIENNA...

It depends. Are you needing a FAMILY vehicle? Do you drive in alot of FOUL weather? Do you have THREE DOGS and transport PASSENGERS to and from the AIRPORT regularly... Do you like to drive ALONE and FAST? Is mileage or acceleration more important to you?

Do you want the STIFFEST, BEST HANDLING, MOST ADJUSTABLE, LOWEST RIDE POSSIBLE without ride being TOO CRITICAL?

Do you want a MODEST DROP, improved handling, and retention of STOCKISH RIDE?

WHAT IS YOUR BUDGET?

....you get the point...

IMHO

-crisp :evilbat:

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