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Old 12-07-2011, 11:20 AM   #1
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hey Cali, I don't see what you're saying about the TRD springs. I checked and the TRD springs are cheaper than anything else I can find save the Micro Image springs.

I did notice the Tanabe springs on your site though and since they're the same price as the TRD springs and produce even less of a drop I'll probably go with those. I'm not looking to go slammed, honestly I don't want to drop at all (not the best roads around here) but I also want the car to look better and any improvement in handling is always appreciated. if I lived in a place with wonderful roads I'd go super low and super stiff on suspension stuff, I love tight handling, but alas Louisiana roads are pretty poor.

So I'll probably be ordering some Tanabe's from you ;) Any suggestion of what shock/strut set to pair with those? keep in mind that I'm looking for the drop and the upgraded shocks for a mild performance increase without sacrificing too much ride quality. this is my DD after all.
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Old 12-07-2011, 01:52 PM   #2
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... Any suggestion of what shock/strut set to pair with those? keep in mind that I'm looking for the drop and the upgraded shocks for a mild performance increase without sacrificing too much ride quality. this is my DD after all.
You could in theory keep your stock shocks.

Here's a quote from another thread (posts # 14 and 16) about using stock shocks with TRD springs which have about the same drop as the Tanabes that you are interested in:

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... dealer claimed that his TRD lowering spring is "fully compatible" with the original shock absorber and will not damage it.
So, if you're going with Tanabes (Drop F/R: 1.0/1.1", link) that are almost identical to TRDs (1.2” in both front and rear, link), you could keep the stock shocks on, as it's still going to be on your DD.

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... I did notice the Tanabe springs on your site though and since they're the same price as the TRD springs and produce even less of a drop I'll probably go with those. ... So I'll probably be ordering some Tanabe's from you ;)
Cheapest TRDs I can find are $189.00, but you have to pay shipping, but the Tanabes you're interested in are $199.95, with free shipping, so good choice!
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