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brandonblt2 · 04-21-2015, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HueyLooie

You guys are awesome!

I suppose i would like to go with the lowering springs option since that seems to be the common suggestion! An inch or two is preferrable, but no more. Can we achieve 2 inches you think? I run a front lip spoiler and side skirts...fyi.

What do lowering springs cost, usually?

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Originally Posted by HueyLooie

What is this wheel gap you speak of? Is that the gap above the wheel and the fender?

And if so, yes, it is what im interested in.

Over an inch and a half puts a lot of stress on your stock struts when just using springs that would lead to needing to replace your struts sooner. So if you want a 2inch drop you would need coilovers. And yes that's what the wheel gap is.

Jyn · 04-21-2015, 01:28 PM

This thread was worth it based on the OP's response. +1 for you.

G-awesome · 04-21-2015, 01:29 PM

just go with lowering springs. It's a cheaper solution compared to coilovers. It'll lower the car from 1" to 1.5" which will close the gap between the fender and wheel. A popular one is the Eibach pro springs kit. Bear in mind you have a front lip and sideskirts so you'll lose even more ground clearance if you lower the car by an inch or two

SpeedWi · 04-21-2015, 04:02 PM

Agreed!

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Originally Posted by Jyn

This thread was worth it based on the OP's response. +1 for you.

wparsons · 04-21-2015, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HueyLooie

You guys are awesome!

I suppose i would like to go with the lowering springs option since that seems to be the common suggestion! An inch or two is preferrable, but no more. Can we achieve 2 inches you think? I run a front lip spoiler and side skirts...fyi.

What do lowering springs cost, usually?

2" is really slammed. You should look at threads to see what look you're after, then get the same amount of drop. There's less than 5" of ground clearance stock, so 2" is almost cutting that in half.

stevesnj · 04-21-2015, 04:23 PM

TRD lowering springs, 1" lower and warranty safe.

HueyLooie · 04-21-2015, 06:43 PM

Ok we're all good mike. Water under the bridge. I see where you're coming from. Thanks for all the replies all.

vividracing · 04-21-2015, 07:12 PM

Like what others said, lowering springs would be good for you. I have H&R lowering springs and they dropped my car 1" in the front, 1.2" in the back. I love the look but I think I may want to get coilovers to drop it another .5" or so, just for my preferences. It's low but not low enough for me haha.

If you do normal street driving, just be aware that you WILL scrape on some things, and when you park, make sure to stop before the curb or you'll hit it. Same goes for big speed bumps and driveways.

You will have to learn to take such things at an angle instead of straight on, and slow down to get over it as well.

Marcoscrdo · 04-21-2015, 07:17 PM

Just save for coilovers so it is adjustable and you will be able to run aftermarket wheels.. Ive heard from many owners with springs that after install it almost looks like stock height. Want it to be done right? Be patient and save.

Celadrielas · 04-21-2015, 09:09 PM

On wednesday nights we have anywhere from 5-30 of us here local to AZ -- you could ask several of them how they lowered and choices they made and why. We have everyone ranging from the "Casual driver" to the "Spirited" driver and even the "I race weekends" drivers. check our sub forum for details

wparsons · 04-21-2015, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcoscrdo

Just save for coilovers so it is adjustable and you will be able to run aftermarket wheels.. Ive heard from many owners with springs that after install it almost looks like stock height. Want it to be done right? Be patient and save.

Coilovers aren't automatically better, not by a long shot. You can easily run aftermarket wheels without coilovers, you just can't run stupidly wide wheels/tires up front. For street use, there's no need to run anything more than 215's or 225's anyway.

Adjustable doesn't mean better, and too many adjustments make it very easy to make it handle/drive worse if you don't know what you're doing.

This is an honest 1" drop on Swift sport springs, verified by measuring fender to hubs (not digging up those pictures, you'll have to trust me).

dirtymax · 04-21-2015, 09:42 PM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18661

this should give you an idea on what you are looking for. lots of cheap drop springs and cheap rims

04-21-2015, 01:28 PM	#16
Jyn Noob Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: FR-S Mammogram Location: Austin Posts: 1,594 Thanks: 577 Thanked 888 Times in 485 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s)	This thread was worth it based on the OP's response. +1 for you. __________________ :@ChaoyD

04-21-2015, 04:23 PM	#20
stevesnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2016 FR-S Oceanic Blue Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 1,601 Times in 923 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s)	TRD lowering springs, 1" lower and warranty safe. __________________ My 2016 Build thread TRD Exhaust with custom quad tips, TRD Lowering Springs,TRD Quick shifter,LED;DRL, Projectors, and turn signals. Re-badge, 86 Nanny, WinmaxW2 Pads, K&N Drop In, Antenna delete

04-21-2015, 09:09 PM	#24
Celadrielas Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2013 Asphalt Fr-S Location: Earth Posts: 850 Thanks: 535 Thanked 379 Times in 248 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s)	On wednesday nights we have anywhere from 5-30 of us here local to AZ -- you could ask several of them how they lowered and choices they made and why. We have everyone ranging from the "Casual driver" to the "Spirited" driver and even the "I race weekends" drivers. check our sub forum for details __________________ "That's the beatiful thing about life! No matter how filthy something gets, you can always clean it right up."

04-21-2015, 09:42 PM	#26
dirtymax Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 14' SWP BRZ MT limited Location: CA Posts: 129 Thanks: 1 Thanked 55 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18661 this should give you an idea on what you are looking for. lots of cheap drop springs and cheap rims __________________

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04-21-2015, 01:29 PM	#17
G-awesome Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2015 Firestorm Scion FRS Location: Vancouver Posts: 534 Thanks: 371 Thanked 230 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	just go with lowering springs. It's a cheaper solution compared to coilovers. It'll lower the car from 1" to 1.5" which will close the gap between the fender and wheel. A popular one is the Eibach pro springs kit. Bear in mind you have a front lip and sideskirts so you'll lose even more ground clearance if you lower the car by an inch or two

04-21-2015, 06:43 PM	#21
HueyLooie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Drives: Scion Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 134 Thanks: 2 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	Ok we're all good mike. Water under the bridge. I see where you're coming from. Thanks for all the replies all.

04-21-2015, 07:12 PM	#22
vividracing Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,593 Thanks: 491 Thanked 1,065 Times in 617 Posts Mentioned: 49 Post(s)	Like what others said, lowering springs would be good for you. I have H&R lowering springs and they dropped my car 1" in the front, 1.2" in the back. I love the look but I think I may want to get coilovers to drop it another .5" or so, just for my preferences. It's low but not low enough for me haha. If you do normal street driving, just be aware that you WILL scrape on some things, and when you park, make sure to stop before the curb or you'll hit it. Same goes for big speed bumps and driveways. You will have to learn to take such things at an angle instead of straight on, and slow down to get over it as well.

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