What SPRINGS lower the Prius THE MOST?

[a_gray_prius]

Originally Posted by drees

For some reason I don't think the OP is worried about how it will ride - just how it looks!

More importantly, it will likely compromise the performance of the suspension system. I certainly support the OP's desire to lower the car but from my (racing) performance-oriented standpoint, it's not worth compromising cornering performance (which I suspect Blackbird is also concerned about). Whatever you do, please don't be a ricer and cut the springs (!).

I do like the rubberband look on thsoe white rims. It's certainly distinct.

bino, I'm really interested in know where you found the fitment guides for coilovers for the Prius? I'm interested in putting a set on my car although I am a little concerned about having to rebuild them.

[bino]

Originally Posted by a_gray_prius

More importantly, it will likely compromise the performance of the suspension system. I certainly support the OP's desire to lower the car but from my (racing) performance-oriented standpoint, it's not worth compromising cornering performance (which I suspect Blackbird is also concerned about). Whatever you do, please don't be a ricer and cut the springs (!).

I do like the rubberband look on thsoe white rims. It's certainly distinct.

bino, I'm really interested in know where you found the fitment guides for coilovers for the Prius? I'm interested in putting a set on my car although I am a little concerned about having to rebuild them.

ygpm

[turnerdhr]

Hey A gray prius,

here are some pics of a white prius on scherzen tec coilovers. Vey very very nice indeed.... I've found out that there are a lot of examples of prius in Japan on coilovers running on 19s. I saw some very nice examples.... so that's what i am planning for with mine....

[a_gray_prius]

Wow, those are super thin tires. A little more negative camber and they'd look like they were running oni-kyan style. I can't say I like the rims as much - I'm partial to the gray gunmetal look.

You're going for the whole VIP look?

[turnerdhr]

Originally Posted by a_gray_prius

Wow, those are super thin tires. A little more negative camber and they'd look like they were running oni-kyan style. I can't say I like the rims as much - I'm partial to the gray gunmetal look.

You're going for the whole VIP look?

ahhh..... well, maybe this is what you're talking about... note however, that she's running on 18s... but no less, she's on ADVAN Racing RZs...

[turnerdhr]

Originally Posted by a_gray_prius

Wow, those are super thin tires. A little more negative camber and they'd look like they were running oni-kyan style. I can't say I like the rims as much - I'm partial to the gray gunmetal look.

You're going for the whole VIP look?

and yes... i'm going for that minimalist slammed VIP Look on 19s... ... though still sourcing for a good set of coilovers at this moment...

[FuelSpender]

Tanabe DF springs just got released. Have you checked Tanabe Japan's Super Low form damper?

They don't sell them in the states.

[turnerdhr]

Originally Posted by FuelSpender

Tanabe DF springs just got released. Have you checked Tanabe Japan's Super Low form damper?

They don't sell them in the states.

hey FUELSPENDER....

you sure know your Tanabes.... yes, i just got to see THE LATEST Tanabe brochure (in japanese) on their SuperLow damper series for luxury cars... i saw crazy lexus, mercedes and other big cars rolling on at least 20s and they were like seriously maybe inches off the ground. I saw the spring rate numbers and i remember it being in double digits... so it made sense.. to be so low.... you have to ride real hard or you'll definitely be scrapping everything as you cruise along....

too bad they don't make an application for the Prius NHW20 in that damper series...!

[FuelSpender]

I just have a bit of experience in the car and aftermarket industry since i used to modify cars. I know more than JUST tanabes

But yeah, it's made for those kind of special customers who want the VIP Stype.

[a_gray_prius]

Originally Posted by turnerdhr

ahhh..... well, maybe this is what you're talking about... note however, that she's running on 18s... but no less, she's on ADVAN Racing RZs...

I'm a huge fan of Advan RS/RZs, so yeah that's exactly what I'm talking about.