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Will these fit?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by wstevensiv, Apr 9, 2011.

  1. wstevensiv

    wstevensiv New Member

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    do you think df's would be the best? or the nf's? idk...how do i choose?
     
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    Let's see;

    DF
    Fits: Toyota Prius 2010
    Part Number: TDF153
    Springs Rate Front/Rear: 2.3/3.0 kg/mm
    Lowers Front/Rear: -1.3/-1.6 inch

    NF
    Fits: Toyota Prius 2010
    Part Number: TNF153
    Springs Rate Front/Rear: 2.2/2.6 kg/mm
    Lowers Front/Rear: -1.0/-1.1 inch

    I'd personally get the DF (most drop for the buck) but most people actually get the NF thinking that it's more comfortable. Well that's not exactly true because the DF still won't max out the struts. The DF's higher spring rate (much higher than OEM) will be more firm, responsive, and sharper braking. It's lower drop will have a lower center of gravity and therefore will be better for cornering. Overall, physics simply confers that it'll be more aggressive. As far as comfort, I always thought the Prius had a lofty ride anyway, so I doubt you'll be losing much comfort. (I dropped 1.4"F/0.7"R on H&Rs and I can't tell the difference in ride quality).

    The advantage of the NFs is that you don't have to worry at all about rubbing come time to upsize your rims. That extra .3-.6" may make a difference (probably not though). Also being less aggressive springs, NFs are usually geared for people that simply want to eliminate fender gap, and they do a fine job at that.

    Most people seem to love their NFs or DFs. I don't think you'll go wrong either way. Good luck. :rockon:
     
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    What you go with is totally YOUR choice - I can't tell you. If you're not sure yet, then I suggest you do more research. I don't want to recommend something because if something goes wrong, I'll feel awful. You know what ah mean? It makes me look bad, and I can't look bad because I is playa.

    I'm not sure what you mean. Are you talking about negative camber? A slight increase in negative camber is very likely whenever you lower a car, but it's unlikely it'll be outside of Toyota's specifications.

    If you have really bad negative camber, you might see some more wear on the inner edge of the tire. Camber isn't usually an issue though - it's toe that you have to watch out for, because that 1) cannot be adjusted without a custom alignment 2) can screw up handling and worsen tire wear. You probably won't have an issue with toe, however. I'm just throwing it out there to prove that camber isn't a big deal.

    Your alignment and suspension will be funky after you install the springs. So get an alignment an right after or certainly no later than 500 miles later. And after that, just be sure to keep up with those tire rotations.


    Thanks bro! You're aite too. ;)
     
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    18x8 Motegi SP10 4x100/114.3 +40 Hyper Black used 8k | eBay

    tempting...
     
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    very true indeed...i dont think theyll fit...
     
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    motegi sp10s come in 5x100 as well. ive seen em
     
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    XD ;) :/ ;( :( :p :d :eek: :b
     
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    yeah i really like the sp10's but at their 18''x8'' there are only two available lrr tires, the continental and the michelin ice-x...

    idk...

    i might check and see if i can find an 18x7.5'' tire and then start looking for the rim...