|
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum The place to start for the Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 | GT86 |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
09-20-2022, 09:28 PM | #1 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2022
Drives: 2014 Toyota 86 GTS
Location: Australia
Posts: 1
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
GT86 Lowering Springs
Hey,
I'm looking to buy a set of Whiteline coil springs for my 86, has anyone used these before? Haven't found many reviews for the product. I'm more concerned about aesthetics rather than performance but don't want to come across any unforeseen issues if I choose to buy them. Thanks |
09-21-2022, 10:20 PM | #2 |
Enigmeerkat
Join Date: Feb 2019
Drives: 2015 Toyota 86 GTS
Location: NSW
Posts: 38
Thanks: 16
Thanked 32 Times in 16 Posts
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
If you're referring to the "Whiteline Performance Lowering Springs WSK-SUB006", then I would advise staying the hell away from them. I had them and honestly it made the car undrivable. You would have a nicer ride with trolley bars instead of suspension. Don't waste your time, effort, and money - save up and buy a proper set of coilovers down the line.
__________________
-----------------------------
2015 Toyota 86 GTS - Ecutek w/ Flex Fuel, Xtreme Stage 1 Organic Clutch - PSR UEL Header, Invidia R400 Catback - Whiteline Swaybars, 18" ROH Blue Evo R |
09-22-2022, 04:17 AM | #3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2020
Drives: Toyota 86 GTS
Location: VIC
Posts: 376
Thanks: 108
Thanked 100 Times in 64 Posts
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Funny you post this because I just installed these and also had trouble finding experiences of them before install.
Not sure what the guy above is talking about but I have had 0 issues with my whiteline lowering springs. I combined them with a set of BRZ saash shocks which are supposedly stiffer, and I felt almost 0 difference in my ride quality directly after installing. Been about a month and the springs have settled, over harsh bumps is slightly more noticeable than stock but over all it’s not all that different from stock springs with stock GTS shocks, nothing close to undriveable and I daily drive it. I think people forget that even on stock suspension you still feel the bumps. The height drop has been perfect, wouldn’t want it any lower. I have the Aero lip and a splitter so my front ride height is visually pretty low, even with the springs I don’t scrape provided I do a slight angle (unless it’s a very steep driveway). You can also pick them up pretty cheap on sale or on Facebook. I got my whiteline springs brand new off marketplace for $200, and then got a low km set of Brz Saash shocks + Sti springs for $250. I’m currently selling the included STI springs so (provided they sell) in total the setup will have cost me less than $300 Last edited by Sam86; 09-22-2022 at 04:31 AM. |
09-22-2022, 04:21 AM | #4 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2020
Drives: Toyota 86 GTS
Location: VIC
Posts: 376
Thanks: 108
Thanked 100 Times in 64 Posts
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
|
|
09-22-2022, 10:52 PM | #5 | |
Enigmeerkat
Join Date: Feb 2019
Drives: 2015 Toyota 86 GTS
Location: NSW
Posts: 38
Thanks: 16
Thanked 32 Times in 16 Posts
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
Installed correctly... Well I can only assume so. At any rate even without the awful ride, it was far too low for me. Unable to get into driveways or car parks (even at an angle) without scraping which sucked.
__________________
-----------------------------
2015 Toyota 86 GTS - Ecutek w/ Flex Fuel, Xtreme Stage 1 Organic Clutch - PSR UEL Header, Invidia R400 Catback - Whiteline Swaybars, 18" ROH Blue Evo R |
|
09-26-2022, 09:53 AM | #6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Drives: 17 Asphalt 86
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 2,168
Thanks: 1,709
Thanked 2,208 Times in 1,129 Posts
Mentioned: 13 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
They're made to function with OEM shocks, they will bolt up.
25mm drop, with 3k front spring rates. You'll probably be into the bump stops over big bumps which will feel jarring. |
09-29-2022, 10:36 PM | #7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Drives: 2013 FR-S, 2023 BRZ
Location: Toronto
Posts: 248
Thanks: 108
Thanked 74 Times in 46 Posts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
as an authorized dealer for many brands including whiteline, they're not very popular because there's lots of better riding options for less $$ we sell tein and H&R like 10 times as much as whiteline, ive run eibach springs on my own frs, and have had many customers on just about every variation and I find H&R ride the best and the price appears to be very close, just my opinion though
__________________
2013 Whiteout FRS 6MT with a JRSC RS Pulley @ 500ish WHP
2023 Ignition Red BRZ 6MT awaiting boost |
09-30-2022, 01:29 AM | #8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2021
Drives: 2013 GT86 fully standard
Location: Sweden
Posts: 123
Thanks: 0
Thanked 76 Times in 50 Posts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
I have them, installed them together with some almost new 2019 OEM dampers. And i cut the first hump of the bump stops aswell to keep some travel. This setup is great, soo much better riding than my 2013 dampers and stock springs. The wild oversteer behaviour in std form in now more neutral, good or bad depends on what you are after. I use my car every day and occasionally a take it out on track(on Street tyre), and this set-up is really good for just that.
__________________
2013 GT86, fully standard daily and occasional track day car
|
|
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
WTB: TRD Lowering Springs | arfarf15 | Want-To-Buy Requests | 0 | 08-16-2019 03:10 AM |
Want To Buy TRD Lowering Springs | brzgabriel47 | Want-To-Buy Requests | 2 | 03-23-2018 04:57 PM |
Lowering car with springs... What else do I need? | SurfAndSand | Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing | 16 | 08-25-2013 10:39 PM |
TRD Lowering Springs? | kALMIGHTY | Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing | 12 | 04-29-2013 10:10 AM |