lowering options for the 03+...

lowering options for the 03+...

I'd really like to lower my 03+ Corolla.

On my old 1990 Camry I had Intrax lowering springs and KYB GR-2 gas struts and the ride was good - very stiff.

Do I have an options like that on the Corolla. Coil-over is just the coil and strut sold together, right?? What's so special about coil-overs?

Is it possible to get springs and struts separately? I've saw plenty of lowering springs, but no performance struts.

Lastly, I'm pretty happy with the handling characteristics of my Corolla right now. I just don't like the huge fender-gap. By putting on lowering springs, is it a necessity to change the struts? I've heard they will go bad within a period of time (like a year or so). If so, what are the options there to keep that from happening - new struts, not dropping it too far? I've been thinking of the Tein S. Tech springs - any other suggestions? I'm not looking to slam it to the ground - I'd like around a 1.5-2.0" drop or so. Something modest.

Any suggestions/comments welcome.

Late,
Trav

i have the tein s-tech springs i highly recomend them, i have not had any problems and it looks good !

Do you need aftermarket struts? Can you use a lowering kit with stock struts? With lowered and stock struts, will you have bouncing? The existing struts on my Corolla seem pretty stiff as is.

Any experience with this?

Trav

I had to replace my stock struts after a year (20,000 miles). they didn't dampen as well after awhile. I went with the Koni Yellows which have an adjustable dampening rate.

i suggest progress technology sprins rides and handles awsome especially with their sway bar in conjuction with the springs check out www.serenitysoundusa.com

I got tha TEIN S. techs and drop is nice

I really like my Hotchkis drop

The REALLY big thing I'm concerned with is whether or not to replace the struts. Not so much coming from a performance standpoint (I know performance struts are always a good idea), but from a longevity standpoint. Will having a 1.5" drop screw my struts up or cause them to check out before their time?

Trav

I needed new ones about 6 months after lowering my car 1.8 inches.

yeah pretty much either way after a while you'll pretty much need to get new ones, but i think its worth it, but its up to u

progress springs and rear sway bar is the way to go check out <a href="http://www.serenitysoundusa.com" target="_blank">www.serenitysoundusa.com</a>

I have the same and love them.. <img src="http://vvti.net/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Smile" />