2012 Prius - With Lowering Springs and 17" Moda MD10 Wheels

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by g33kguy, Apr 21, 2012.

  1. g33kguy

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    Spent the morning swapping out the stock springs for a set of Tein lowering springs along with a TRD rear sway bar. A few weeks ago I mounted the 17" Moda MD10 wheels.

    Handling in the Prius is much improved and the stance is looking much better. +1 :rockon:

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    #1 g33kguy, Apr 21, 2012
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    Very Nice...
     
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    Looks nice. Be sure to get an alignment immediately and again in 3 months. The alignment changes quite a bit as it settles.

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    Thanks for the heads up on the alignment.
     
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    Has it effected your gas mileage at all?


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    Awesome
     
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    Overall since upgrading to the 17" wheels, I've seen a drop in mpg of -4 mpg, after two fillups. Was averaging 48.5 according to the dashboard. Now we average 44.5 mpg. Not bad, I'll take the hit, enjoying the new stance and much improved handling.
     
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    Looks great. Gonna be installing my springs tomorrow. Not looking foward to removing the lower windshield trim
     
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    Looks great. :)

    How is the ride?
     
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    Very nice look:)
     
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    I had mine done as well and did not need any aligment at all. It all depends on how much the new lower springs drop you car. I installed Tanabe max comfort and it dropped the car only 1.0" in front and 1.1" back. I have Momo New 17" with Michelin LRR tires and I have seen a drop in MPGs. I use to get 56 MPG and now I'm seeing about 53. I was told that I need to wait for the tires to break in to start seeing better mileage.

    I forgot to tell you, nice look. You can see mine in the photo section titled " The transformation"
     
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    What were your alignment numbers before and after?
     
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    I did not do it before and after. I had the car inspected after the installation was completed. I was a little bit nervous and had it checked at the dealer, since I have the maintenence package included and they also said that the car was still per factory specs.
     
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    The ride is much improved. Minimal body roll and the "sloshy" feel is now gone.

     
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    Yours looks great too! :D

     
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    It's very simple & not hard at all, took me about 10 minutes.
     
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    Did u remove it or just loosen it to get under it?
     
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    Very nice indeed.
     
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