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Postby KSolara » Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:55 pm

I thought i would post some pictures of my ride with the new Tein Stech springs on..

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A nice angle
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I kno i need rims but tell me what you think
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Postby Sebas007 » Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:56 pm

Nice improvement...it makes me thinks to the TRD springs drop...how many inches you supposed to be dropped now with Tein setup ?
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Postby onefiend » Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:58 pm

It looks way better. Good job!

Get those rims next.
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Postby KSolara » Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:08 pm

Sebas007 wrote:Nice improvement...it makes me thinks to the TRD springs drop...how many inches you supposed to be dropped now with Tein setup ?


not sure.. but around 1.9 i think
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Postby SolaraBlue » Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:13 pm

front: 2.0
rear:1.9

looks great. tein springs give the stance a very sporty look.
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Postby PXLpainter » Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:27 pm

How does that differ from the TRD Springs drop?

That's really a nice amount - not too "slammed" either. :)
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Postby JMSinMaryland » Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:31 pm

Too bad the Solara's don't come stock with a nice drop. I guess Toyota believes a 2-door = sportiness. Wrong.
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Postby PXLpainter » Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:42 pm

I don't care to go major "lowrider riceboy" with mine, but it would be nice to have the same stance as the BMW 6 series Convert...

Which is about what you have now KSolara :)

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Postby SolaraBlue » Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:50 pm

PXLpainter wrote:How does that differ from the TRD Springs drop?

That's really a nice amount - not too "slammed" either. :)


TEIN 2.0 front
1.9 rear

TRD 1.4 front
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Postby Biggi_e » Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:51 pm

how much did u spend and where did u get them from? car looks great!
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Postby PXLpainter » Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:57 pm

SolaraBlue wrote:TEIN 2.0 front
1.9 rear

TRD 1.4 front
1.2 rear


Thanks for that comparison/info! :)

With the 20's I might just go with the TRD springs so it'd be less likely to rub.
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Postby KSolara » Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:57 pm

Biggi_e wrote:how much did u spend and where did u get them from? car looks great!


i got them from 'Jackass-Jeff'.. $208 and free shipping
installation was $200 but that depends on where u get it done.
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Postby KSolara » Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:59 pm

PXLpainter wrote:
SolaraBlue wrote:
TEIN 2.0 front
1.9 rear

TRD 1.4 front
1.2 rear


Thanks for that comparison/info! :)

With the 20's I might just go with the TRD springs so it'd be less likely to rub.


'toyochick' has 20s with the Tein and she said she doesnt get too much rubbing.. unless she has passengers in the back or big bumps.. just ask her before u decide
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Postby SolaraBlue » Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:15 pm

PXLpainter wrote:
SolaraBlue wrote:TEIN 2.0 front
1.9 rear

TRD 1.4 front
1.2 rear


Thanks for that comparison/info! :)

With the 20's I might just go with the TRD springs so it'd be less likely to rub.


my pleasure :D
i'd say if you want a more aggressive look go for the tein.s you might rub here and there but itll look better ;)
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Postby PXLpainter » Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:38 pm

Well like I said - it's more about performance and a better stance than looks alone for me. Just my pref. But WTF do I know - I'm just an old fart anyway! ;)
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