should i have my lowering springs fitted or not??

Anonymous · August 17, 2004, 10:36

Hi guys/girls

I bought some lowering springs a while back now from a GB on here and ive only just got round to asking my local garage to fit them.

Anyway he questioned why i would want to lower the mr2 as it will ruin the ride, the look and could cause other problems (think he mentioned something about drive shaft)

now i know a lot of people on here have had lowering springs fitted but without be biased what are your true opinions of having lowering springs

the guy at the garage has slightly put me off having them fitted so just want some more opinions.

cheers

alan

scottee · August 17, 2004, 10:45

The TTE springs are the best thing i've had, I havnt noticed a difference in the ride, and ive got 17's.

How can it ruin the look? Its only a slight drop, but its subtle. Not a very good pic, but you can see the difference in looks here:

Anonymous · August 17, 2004, 10:49

I've just fitted a set, They improve the look 100%, before the car sits too high, with, they look just right, in proportion tothe wheel arch.

The ride isn't that bad, maybe if you're going over a lot of pot holes, but the cars rubbish for that anyway, it's not a limo is it.

As for problems, yes thats a bit worrying, but i guess if toyota tte see fit to sell the springs they must be alright.

aaronjb · August 17, 2004, 10:49

Quote from: "keninski"Anyway he questioned why i would want to lower the mr2 as it will ruin the ride, the look and could cause other problems (think he mentioned something about drive shaft)

That sounds like standard mechanic speak for "I can't really be bothered mate, go somewhere else"... (Apologies to any professional mechanics, but I've heard stuff like that a lot!)

Plenty of people - here and abroad - have them fitted, and I haven't read any reports of ruined ride or driveshaft problems..

As for the look - well, judge for yourself (just take a look at pics of cars like Seans).

The ride will be a touch harsher, but most springs only lower a relatively small amount so I doubt your fillings will be falling out just yet..

Driveshaft problems can happen if you lower by a massive amount, but as I say, I've not heard of any problems on the MR2 - maybe if you drove around with the floorpan scraping on the floor, that might strain the UJ's, but otherwise.. I think you'll be fine..

In short - fit them if you want a much nicer look, less wheel arch gap, and sharper handling around the twisties.

Don't fit them if you live amongst lots of large speedhumps, or don't want a slightly harsher ride.

Easy s:)

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Slacey · August 17, 2004, 11:15

Nothing really to add to the above comments, other than I have never heard of any problems with our cars relating to lowering springs, and as they are TTE parts are fully warranty compliant, so there is no hassle there either.
As for the comment on ruining the looks? What planet is this guy on? s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

Anonymous · August 17, 2004, 12:04

thanks for the replys

i think i will go ahead and have them fitted.

There is quite a few speed humps near where i live (those hexegan top shape ones if that makes sense). Will i have to worry about the my exhaust guard catching them??

Thanks

Alan

Slacey · August 17, 2004, 12:35

Exhaust, no - rear plastic nappy - maybe. I occasionaly get the odd scrape, but it's nothing to worry about, and the hump has to be pretty severe - if in doubt, drive over it at an angle!

Anonymous · August 17, 2004, 18:07

I had my TTE springs fitted on Saturday - many many many thanks to Markiii and Steve, (and Chris for the bacon buttie) - and I can't believe the difference it's made! s:D

s:D Feels like a new car - and looks soooo much better.

I'd say go for it ! s:P

s:P

MRMike · August 17, 2004, 18:15

You will have absolutely no problem with them. My drive is almost 45 degrees and it gets up it fine. The crashing is not any worse, and TBO with the Corky breast plate as well as the springs the car rides i'd say more compliantly.

the only slight, slight downside is that to me at least there isn't as much feel just off centre. This probably has more to do with alignment than the springs themselves though. The car feels much much more planted, and you'll wonder why the car didn't come like this as standard!

Plus it looks a damn sight better lowered!

fstsven · August 17, 2004, 19:50

Only one advice: go for it!

My car is lowered with APEX springs (-30mm), in conjunction with standard dampers.
Pro: *looks much, much better
*less bodyroll
*more grip

Con: *a few extra interior rattles s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
*over very sharp speedbumps it sometimes scrapes a bit (no damage done though)

Go fit them, you'll love it!!

Greetz

Anonymous · August 18, 2004, 13:17

thanks for all the replys i'm definately going to have them fitted now.

just need to find a garage to fit them now inless theres is someone around nottinghamshire way that is willing to help me??

cheers

alan