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TRD Lowering Springs?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by 818prius, May 9, 2012.

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    can't see the pic ?
     
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    Try to copy and paste the URL or check out the grey car in my album here on PC. God damned iPad doesn't allow me to upload pictures and Talkatap is crewed up right now. Grrr

    Random | PriusChat
     
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    thanks and I hope all is well with you :)
     
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    Thank you. :) I hope you could see the picture finally. I will edit the link when I get onto a computer tomorrow morning.
     
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    I see the pics in your album , still couldn't get that image you posted here and that image url to work. It just takes me to all the PRius albums.

    Btw, the difference of the gap also has to do with the wheels offset correct ?
     
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    I'll fix the link in the morning so other people will wonder what the heck we are talking about. LOL

    The gap is determined by the diameter of the tire and how far you lower the car. The wheel offset really doesn't make a difference except maybe illuminate the gap by showing more tire or more fender. Think of the offset as how far the wheel sticks out of the wheel (lower number offset like +35) well or how far it tucks back inside the wheel well (higher number offset like +50). If you want to reduce the gap then lower the car as much as you are comfortable with. Coil overs are a fantastic choice since they are adjustable. Then use a larger diameter tire like a 205/50/17 instead of the common 215/45/17. The former is actually closer to the stock 15" tire diameter than the 215/45/17 is. I still don't understand why Toyota did that unless they are trying to trick the EPA rating by using a smaller diameter tire. The taller tire will raise the car back up a tiny bit and provide more ground clearance which is nice when you have a body kit.
     
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    thanks for clearing that up, I think the pics will give me a better idea.

    I went with the TRD springs, haven't installed it yet, and if I went with the 17's Prius plus forged wheels or the 17' five axis wheels, will it look good ?

    I know the five axis wheels went with the Tein springs, but I read in another thread that it drops pretty low and that it is not good for clearing bumps.
     
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    Of course it will look good. Your car is going to be sweeter than it already is! :) The Prius Plus wheels have a slightly more aggressive offset than the Prius Five wheels so it should look similar to the photo I linked you to. Those Centerline wheels were 17x7 and had a +42mm offset. Personally I think the 215/45/17s have too thin of a sidewall for the Prius so I generally recommend the 205/50/17 but the choice is yours. Either tire will work.
     
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    thanks F8L, man those pics are very clear and crisp.

    Now I can't decide whether to get the 17' forged prius plus wheels or the 17's five axis gunmetal wheels.

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    well the price is around $500 difference. hmm, do you think the feeling will be different for both the wheels when driving, or around the same ?
     
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    Get those springs installed!!!!!


     
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    My opinion is to go with the forged PLUS rims. Personally I think they look a little cleaner... the Five Axis rims have too many lug holes. A bit distracting. Just my personal taste.
     
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    im getting ridiculous price quotes locally to install my TRD lowering springs, $700-$850 ><
     
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    Did you tell them they were freakin nuts? How about a Toyota dealer?

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    Go search for installers on Craigs List..
     
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    both Toyota dealerships, one locally, and one in the states just over the border in Bellingham, Washington

    Front springs: 2.5-3.5hr, $250-350
    Rear springs: 4.0-4.5hr, $400-450
    Labor would be $855
    prices sound nuts to me, and I don't think it takes 6.5-8 hours to install springs ?
     
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    too bad youre not in socal. the famous tommy quoted me something.:sleep: if i remember correctly, it was below $200.
     
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    I can do it for $150 :D
     
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    Considering all that has to be removed on the front.....u would think the labor would be more which leads me to believe that ur quotes are nothing but BS
     
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