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Toyota Echo NOOB!
Drives: 2005 4dr Echo hatchback Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Vancouver,Canada
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Lowering my 2005 echo hatch?? Help
Hey I am a new user to this forum, I recently picked up a 2005 Toyota echo hatchback here in Vancouver Canada. I will be using it as a daily driver but of course be modifying it along the way:)
After one week of owning it I have switched the seats from base model and upgraded it to "RS" . Its much nicer and way more comfortable! ![]() ANYWAYS..... I'm looking to put some lowering spring in the car but am unsure what to go for. Believe it or not there is not a whole lot of USEFUL info on these cars.... Few reputable brands I have found: Tien S tech springs --http://www.ebay.com/itm/TEIN-S-TECH-...-/270779881453 B&G = http://www.ebay.com/itm/B-G-S2-LOWER...-/350860011007 ANY RECOMMENDATIONS? I'm thinking about running a 16x8 et 25 wheel on the car so dont want to slamm it. run a 205/40r16 tire |
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I'd go for the teins but the drop isnt even
I also wouldn't recommend 16x8 wheels with lowering springs
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Toyota Echo NOOB!
Drives: 2005 4dr Echo hatchback Join Date: Oct 2013
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What do you have in your car? Suggest Coilovers instead of lowering springs? 16x8 et 25 , too aggressive? I'm just getting ideas here I currently have the stock 14x6s with Winters on rocking stock suspension!..... |
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It's the illusion you see
Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006
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stock have 14x5 or 14x5.5. i don't remember, but they are definitely not 14x6.
You might want to look at something like 16x6.5 or 16x7 ET35-38 instead. |
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Toyota Echo NOOB!
Drives: 2005 4dr Echo hatchback Join Date: Oct 2013
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As for 16x8, I did find some info as one of the members "1.5" on here is running: 16x8 et15 which will poke out 10 mm more than the setup im looking at. I also am not going to be anywhere close to that low. The tire size he is running is also way undersized so he doesn't rub and maintains lowz. 165/45 r 16 nankang. There isn't alot of First Generation Echo guys on here that have much done to their hatchbacks. Im thinking I should still follow the general rule and do Suspension before wheels that way I can outweigh my options. Im not heart set on 16x8 et 25 I just know of a awesome wheel that I have not seen done on these cars. It will also match the silver very well if its pulled off nicely ![]() Back to square one what suspension should I look at? LOL |
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Here's a guide that I found helpful: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5021 If you do decide to go with the 16x8s I do recommend coilovers ![]()
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Drives: 2005 4dr Echo hatchback Join Date: Oct 2013
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Ive been in contact with Robert Tam @ Garage five here in Vancouver Canada. He just sent me an email with regards to coilovers.
We do have the Tein SS coil overs on sale for $800 + tax. Max lowering is 2.1” front and 1.8” rear. 00-06 TOYOTA ECHO NCP12L, SUPERSTREET COILOVERS WITH TOP MOUNTS, TEIN, PART # DSL48-2UAS3, $ 800 + TAX Regards, Robert Tam Garage Five Performance 3-11600 Bridgeport Rd Richmond, BC, Canada V6X 1T2 Anyone had experience with these? are they worth it? I've looked online and it looks like a good price! http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/part...er_Mounts/4632 http://www.andysautosport.com/scion/...n01020484.html ![]()
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Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006
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If you can get your hands on a set of coilovers for the Echo.. get it. They are rare now and you won't be able to find much else.
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Quality wise, you can't do much better than Tein, nor can you easily beat that price (for new).
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Anyhow for 800 I might have to jump on it just outweighing my options due to the fact its winter!
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![]() On wednesday for fitment I am going to be test fitting some 16x7.5 ET 38 RH cups with 195 45 r16 sdrives Some video action for you guys and gals---MY summer car :) Corrado VR6 turbo>>>>http://youtu.be/9WAPPZ9dgyc
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Toyota Echo NOOB!
Drives: 2005 4dr Echo hatchback Join Date: Oct 2013
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Stock
![]() Some 14x7 diamond racing pokage without hubcaps ![]() with hubcaps ![]() ![]() 16x7.5 RH cups et 38 trial ![]()
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I have 16x7 +40 with 205/40/16 on mine
![]() ![]() Best fit I have had so far, they did rub in the back. I have Tein coilovers all the way down in the back and two or three rings from the bottom in the front.
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Toyota Echo NOOB!
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![]() How do you like the coilovers? nice ride?> not terribly bouncy? I put stock wheels back on cause we are driving to Whistler today. Will just start another "build thread" in the other section!
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![]() ![]() ![]() Drives: 2005 Toyota Echo Join Date: Sep 2010
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Its a fairly good ride, soft springs though...not very good for Track use. Im looking to get new coilovers, maybe next year, with a lot stiffer springs and adjustability. Leaning towards KW Variant 3's.
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Drives: 2005 4dr Echo hatchback Join Date: Oct 2013
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I have some Schmidt Revolution 15x6 I am currently refinishing for the car
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