Who has TRD USA springs?

[Muaddib]

Where are the picssssssss.

[shellslinger]

Doesn't take long to google and find people with TRD springs in the Suspension sub-forum.



TRD lowering springs on a black FRS

link to original thread

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...=41348&page=17

[btoast]

Originally Posted by kALMIGHTY

No you don't. They're only a 1 inch drop (probably less in real life) so no extra parts needed.

I thought the TRD springs were a 0.6" drop like the STi Pinks.

[kALMIGHTY]

Originally Posted by btoast

I thought the TRD springs were a 0.6" drop like the STi Pinks.

TRD claims 1 and 1/12" drop

[tomaszjanczak]

Originally Posted by kALMIGHTY

TRD claims 1 and 1/12" drop

From the other TRD springs thread, people who have them claim either 0.6" or 0.75". Maybe the 0.75" is after they have settled.

[btoast]

Originally Posted by kALMIGHTY

TRD claims 1 and 1/12" drop

Yeah, I now see that Toyota-Parts lists them as a 1" drop: http://www.toyota-parts.com/product/...-Springs/-669/

Interesting, if the TRD springs are what everyone claims them to be -- rebranded Eibach Pro-Kit -- why would anyone buy the Eibachs? The TRD springs should retain warranty and they are less expensive.

Do the TRD springs come with new bump stops like the Pro-Kit does?

Edit: and with this info in mind I am considering putting my BRZ on TRD springs. I was, and really still am, considering RCE yellows, but for a bit less and retaining my warranty I can go with these and probably not notice much of a difference in my DD.

[AVodka14]

TRD springs are not aggressive. They are going to be about 0.5-0.75" drop. No accessories needed. They are a good upgrade if you want to retain your stock struts and get a sporty drop.

[btoast]

Originally Posted by AVodka14

TRD springs are not aggressive. They are going to be about 0.5-0.75" drop. No accessories needed. They are a good upgrade if you want to retain your stock struts and get a sporty drop.

After reading this thread and searching for the part numbers, I came across the springs on Toyota Racing's official website: http://www.toyotaracing.com/trd/part...categories=all

They claim a 1 to 1 1/8" drop.

Is there a different set of TRD springs, maybe from Japan that are more like the STi Pink springs?

It would be really odd if the US TRD springs claim a 1" drop but only really do 0.5 to 0.75. I could see 7/8 of a drop, like many people have measured from the Eibach Pro-Kit, but to be 1/4 to 1/2" seems a bit too much variance.

[kALMIGHTY]

Originally Posted by btoast

After reading this thread and searching for the part numbers, I came across the springs on Toyota Racing's official website: http://www.toyotaracing.com/trd/part...categories=all

They claim a 1 to 1 1/8" drop.

Is there a different set of TRD springs, maybe from Japan that are more like the STi Pink springs?

It would be really odd if the US TRD springs claim a 1" drop but only really do 0.5 to 0.75. I could see 7/8 of a drop, like many people have measured from the Eibach Pro-Kit, but to be 1/4 to 1/2" seems a bit too much variance.

I think 0.75" is the initial drop and they settle a little bit over time closer to 1". It also depends on your driving habits. If you take off from a red light slowly, and brake slowly, the car won't settle too much. If you're taking off like a bullet at every red light and braking until your ABS kicks in every time, then the springs will compress a little more and settle a little more.

[JARE_ee]

im interested in getting these, i do not want to ruin the car by lowering it too much T_T

[tinma]

still upset that these havent hit canadian market yet

[JARE_ee]

i know right, called the dealership and they can see it just can't order it.

Originally Posted by tinma

still upset that these havent hit canadian market yet

[Createddeleted]

Originally Posted by JARE_ee

i know right, called the dealership and they can see it just can't order it.

I'll sell you mine and I'll ship to canada. Brand new in a box. $165 + ship



Sorry for the shameless plug :|

[AVodka14]

Originally Posted by btoast

After reading this thread and searching for the part numbers, I came across the springs on Toyota Racing's official website: http://www.toyotaracing.com/trd/part...categories=all

They claim a 1 to 1 1/8" drop.

Is there a different set of TRD springs, maybe from Japan that are more like the STi Pink springs?

It would be really odd if the US TRD springs claim a 1" drop but only really do 0.5 to 0.75. I could see 7/8 of a drop, like many people have measured from the Eibach Pro-Kit, but to be 1/4 to 1/2" seems a bit too much variance.

I have heard that TRD Japan springs are more aggressive. I am speaking from personal experience with my tC. I had TRD USA springs and it did not provide more than a .5-.75" drop. They are not aggressive. I don't think these springs are any different at all. I was disappointed in the drop or lackthereof. That's why I have learned my lesson and going to a less aggressive coilover system.