Ride hight 2

[Petrus]

My spring adventure postponed:
Emergency vehicle on the bridge yersterday/this morning ánd a death in the IoM that struck close to home has upset me, stirring up old trauma.
Will try tomorrow.

[Petrus]

Fínally 

Was a bit of a faff because the front spring is rather soft and I thus initially was too cautious.
Did a short spin so all it settled and the front now is 10mm below spec, the rear some 5.
The shortening will have a minute effect in stiffening; I doubt I´ll notice.

I will do a larger spin this afternoon and will be travelling the provincial road Antequera - Jerez to and fro on Sunday. This latter will be a serious proof of the puddin´.

[thetyrant]

What springs have you fitted  ?  or did you cut stock spring ?

[Petrus]

What springs have you fitted  ?  or did you cut stock spring ?

Cut stock springs

https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?topic=66586.msg798907#msg798907

[Snelbaard]

I used to think that I'd never be able to find a TRD Sportivo set. However, here is one on the Japanese Yahoo auction site:

http://auc.aleado.com/yahoo/lot?auctionID=c747223378

Admittedly they look bit worse for wear, which of course is to be expected after 16 years of service. What do you reckon? Is there still life in these? at 189 dollars it's quite tempting, although shipment will be quite a lot more than that.

[Petrus]

at 189 dollars it's quite tempting, although shipment will be quite a lot more than that.

Add duties, shipping plus BTW plus clearing costs.
Say 100 shipping + 5% duties, so 115 rounded off.
Now add 22% BTW over the total.
Also add clearing costs incl. BTW.
No way it will stay under 400€

[Snelbaard]

Oh absolutely, but that's still less than half of the most cheapskate coilovers. But would there still be life left in them? It'll be a gamble.

[1979scotte]

I used to think that I'd never be able to find a TRD Sportivo set. However, here is one on the Japanese Yahoo auction site:

http://auc.aleado.com/yahoo/lot?auctionID=c747223378

Admittedly they look bit worse for wear, which of course is to be expected after 16 years of service. What do you reckon? Is there still life in these? at 189 dollars it's quite tempting, although shipment will be quite a lot more than that.

Being from Japan there is a chance they could be very low mileage.
The sportivo was very well regarded by those that have experienced it.
I must add though that they are at least 12 years old and i wouldn't want to pay much for them.

[Petrus]

Oh absolutely, but that's still less than half of the most cheapskate coilovers. But would there still be life left in them? It'll be a gamble.

They will most likely be ok. Yes a gamble but not a large one.
Also, it is a kit that actually adds value to the car because it is ´official´ TRD.