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rjamma
  • Tire Changer
 Well, my TRD springs were installed yesterday, and I have to admit it made a big difference in how the car handled. Turns are tighter and more responsive, any turn I had to take at 20 mph I can do at 40 mph now. However, after the install and driving around for a while yesterday I found that the car pulls to the right a little bit. It could have just been me looking for problems or it might be the roads around town but I figure I-d drive it for a few days and if it bothers me too much I-ll get it re-aligned.The cost was around $400.00, which was the only option I put into the payments. Four finger gap to a two finger gap all the way around. Looks damn good , I will get back to guys on performance, I drove for a while last night but still haven-t gotten on it hard. Ride quality is almost the same a little bit of bounce on rough roads but nothing major.I-ll be getting the TRD sway bar soon, will let you know Edit: Well, all is good now after the two-hour re-alignment the car handles really well. Not to mention it just looks GOOD lowered. I posted some pics in the modified car area comparing the stock height and the lowered height.http://clubsciontc.com/mo...;page=4&sort=I-ve got about 600 miles on her so far; I-m just waiting now before I really get on it.

[#] Jul 22, 2004 04:02pm
Sin
  • Scion Guru
 Sounds like they charged to much for install. The dealer kept trying to talk me into getting options from them instead of having them port installed...I said they were crazy(and so are some of the service guys runnin shops here in TX)....Well, you got what you want though and thats all that matters!!! Glad to here about the cornering!

[#] Jul 22, 2004 09:54pm
rjamma
  • Tire Changer
 Well, the $400.00 was for install and the part, but I would have been happy if they got things right the first time. Today, I-m heading back to the dealer to get an alignment done. After calling the dealer yesterday they said they checked it but didn-t align anything. I don-t know why they didn-t do it, after almost any suspension modification an alignment should be done. The pull to right is getting worse and the rear wheels have some negative camber. / I hate having to pay someone to do work and then they half ass it. To anyone else that gets the dealer to install the springs make sure they do the work right the first time and stress that you do want an alignment after they do the install.

[#] Jul 23, 2004 09:45am
LawMan77
  • Detailer
 How much did the dealer charge you for the install? I-m thinking about doing the same thing b/c of the whole warranty issue. Thanx in advance.peace

[#] Aug 02, 2004 09:30am
rjamma
  • Tire Changer
 $200.00 for the install, but I wouldn-t be surprised if they tried to charge you more. I rolled the springs into my payments, when they tried to charge me more ($400.00) I told them I wouldn-t get them. The price suddenly came down. Good Luck if your dealer is anything like mine your going to need it.

[#] Aug 02, 2004 11:23am
erc
  • Window Washer
 How-s the camber situation? I just laid down $700 on tires, I don-t want them wearing out any time soon.. if required, I-ll have to do whatever is necessary to correct the negative camber.

[#] Aug 10, 2004 08:43pm
rjamma
  • Tire Changer
 All is good with mine. The dealer fixed the alignment issue and the camber on the rear. The dealer (or the shop) that aligns the car should fix any camber issue. There is enough adjustment for the TRD springs so no worries.

[#] Aug 11, 2004 09:54am
bofett5
  • Scion Guru
 Have your tC re-aligned right after the spring/strut install. The springs have been heat-treated/compressed and do not need to settle. Save yourself the trip and frustration of trying to drive a stick while eating when you keep drifting to the right! lol

[#] Oct 06, 2004 06:55pm
tChillin
  • Detailer
 Bought my TRD Springs on sale a McGeorges-s had them installed at Precision Muffler in Milpitas. Gabe knew what he was doing, he has done 4 or 5 tC-s now. He installed my Sway bar in about 15 minutes (Inner holes=Race setting) Then did the springs. Total time was 2 hours flat, charged me $180 out the door. My car still tracks dead straight. I don-t really see an alighnment in my future since I do rotate the tire regularly. And the fact I really dont care for the stock rubber, I will check alighnment when the tires are replaced. As for everyone worried about camber or having problems, No adjustments were required on mine. But, Gabe told me that the rear does some adjustment in the arm if you need it. The front doesn-t. What he did on the front was pull it out a little (I guess there is a little slop in the arm) as he tightned it all back up. Looks perfect to me. Drives much better than stock. If your looking for comparison pics/before and afters check my webpage below.

[#] Nov 10, 2004 08:29pm
Mx6GT91
  • Tech Advisor
Quote:
As for everyone worried about camber or having problems, No adjustments were required on mine. But, Gabe told me that the rear does some adjustment in the arm if you need it. The front doesn-t. What he did on the front was pull it out a little (I guess there is a little slop in the arm) as he tightned it all back up. Looks perfect to me. Drives much better than stock.
I suggest an alignment anyway. The car may look perfect but even the slightest area thats off could cause fast tire wear.I swapped out my Intrax Springs (3in front, 2in rear) for some Dropzones (1.75in front, 1.7in rear). I had my car aligned and I guess they didnt do it perfect. My tires lasted 6months with regular rotations. Of course I was pissed. I got new tires and had another shop do my work. So far no problems, just lots of tread.

[#] Nov 11, 2004 08:59pm
Sin
  • Scion Guru
 TRD Springs

[#] Nov 12, 2004 12:46am
hilow
  • Tire Changer
 I have tein basic damper...btw, I-m gonna be selling my rims soon. I-ill post them when i decide to

[#] Feb 21, 2005 09:12pm
robzx
  • Window Washer
 looks really good...real smooth lookin!

[#] Feb 21, 2005 10:03pm
SilverRSXJezus
  • Chief Mechanic
 Pretty nice. Be careful when going over bumps, though

[#] Feb 21, 2005 10:09pm
ajustice
  • Window Washer
 Tanabe springs approx. 2--f/1.9--r ... $159install.... $100alignment... $59Price of a slammed tC ............priceless

[#] Feb 22, 2005 08:04pm
unclemow
Stockton
California, US
  • Detailer
 I got my TRD Spring and shocks kit installedby Precision muffler at Milpitas in NCALcost $150 only for bothextra $60 for 4 wheel alignment. Anybody that wants that TRD springs done cheap, check out www.precisionmuffler.com and ask for Gabe. He is friendly a real nice guy and doesn-t charge an arm and a leg like the dealer does.

[#] Feb 24, 2005 07:27pm
Scionic_tC
  • Tech Advisor
 Where can I get the Tein s-tech-s the cheapest So far I seen them on www.hopupracing.com at 177 with free shipping.

[#] Feb 26, 2005 10:36am
bodjie
  • Tire Changer
-Scionic_tC- wrote:
Where can I get the Tein s-tech-s the cheapest So far I seen them on www.hopupracing.com at 177 with free shipping.
I just ordered mine at Ebay from Kuruma Motoring for $165.71 including shipping and insurance. Most distributors are back ordered so I decided to order from this guy since his auction indicates there are 44 available so I assume he has it in stock.

[#] Mar 01, 2005 12:08am
unseen
Hampton Bays
New York, US
  • Master Mechanic
 where is the cheapest place to get a spring compressor and an impact gun?

[#] Mar 01, 2005 05:01pm
InLikeFlint
Lexington
Kentucky, US
  • The Gearhead
-unseen- wrote:
where is the cheapest place to get a spring compressor and an impact gun?
Advanced Auto/Auto zone has spring compressors for $15-20. You can get a decent impact gun at sears for under $100 but you got to have an air compressor. BACK TO TOPIC

[#] Mar 01, 2005 08:09pm
melly
  • Oil Changer
 I got my S-Techs for $144.98 ship. It was through a seller named akaspeed2003 or something along those lines. I ordered them a month before but he was on backorder. I guess he just got a bunch in. Order while they-re hot.Ohh yeah one more question?! If you install the springs and get your wheels alligned. Will you have to allign your wheels again if you were to install a camber kit?! I-m about to get the Hotchkis rear camber links to adjust the camber. -melly

[#] Mar 08, 2005 01:15pm

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