What SPRINGS lower the Prius THE MOST?

turnerdhr · 06-14-2009, 06:11 AM

Hey All....

I just got a 2009 PRIUS imported to Singapore from Japan. It is the 1.5S with the 15" wheels. I will get 19"s put on her tomorrow. I am wondering which springs lower the Prius the most? I've read that some good threads here so far. I've also notice a 1" average drop in ride height. Does anyone know which springs lower the Prius the most?

I'm looking for a real aggressive drop using springs only.

THANK YOU!

turnerdhr · 06-14-2009, 06:12 AM

and would anyone know the company that will ship the springs internationally to Singapore....?!

Ken@kobetoba · 06-17-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by turnerdhr

and would anyone know the company that
will ship the springs internationally to Singapore....?!

PM sent, if didnt receive it ken@kobetoba.com

turnerdhr · 06-18-2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken@kobetoba

PM sent, if didnt receive it ken@kobetoba.com

Ken, this is my inspiration...

drees · 06-18-2009, 02:31 PM

If you want to get your Prius that low, it is likely going to take some custom fabrication.

Someone on here shortened the stock struts along with aftermarket springs to get their Prius that low. I don't know of any coilovers that would lower the Prius that far.

Maybe bagging it is the way to go!

bino · 06-18-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by drees

If you want to get your Prius that low, it is likely going to take some custom fabrication.

Someone on here shortened the stock struts along with aftermarket springs to get their Prius that low. I don't know of any coilovers that would lower the Prius that far.

Maybe bagging it is the way to go!

I ordered coilovers for my prius and let you know how low it would go... I'm currently using trd sportivo springs/struts combo and I'm not satisfied with the drop it gives.....

drees · 06-18-2009, 06:20 PM

I wasn't aware of any coilovers for the Prius - who makes them and where'd you get them?

bino · 06-18-2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by drees

I wasn't aware of any coilovers for the Prius - who makes them and where'd you get them?

I got the Tanabe Sustec Pro NF..... other brands that are available are HKS, RSR, and GAB. I ordered them in Japan.....

Blackbird · 06-19-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by turnerdhr

I'm looking for a real aggressive drop using springs only.

That is basically asking for a bumpy ride.
If your spring maintain the same spring rate as the stock ones and are simply shorter, you're going to hit the bump stops every 5 seconds = bumpy ride.
If your springs are stiffer to keep your car off the bump stops than your dampers are too soft to work with the springs = bumpy ride.

Springs and dampers rates need to be well matched in order to work together properly.

Given that you're going to put 19's on it and basically eliminate the sidewall of the tires (meaning a serious reduction in the ability of the tires to absorb road imperfections), I suggest that you should at least consider upgrading the suspension in a proper fashion.
Otherwise the result will be one seriously crappy riding car.

Moti

drees · 06-19-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackbird

That is basically asking for a bumpy ride.

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

06-14-2009, 06:11 AM	#1
turnerdhr HellaFlush(TM) Prius Join Date: May 2009 Location: SINGAPORE Posts: 78 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: N/A Package: Premium (Europe) Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 26	What SPRINGS lower the Prius THE MOST? Hey All.... I just got a 2009 PRIUS imported to Singapore from Japan. It is the 1.5S with the 15" wheels. I will get 19"s put on her tomorrow. I am wondering which springs lower the Prius the most? I've read that some good threads here so far. I've also notice a 1" average drop in ride height. Does anyone know which springs lower the Prius the most? I'm looking for a real aggressive drop using springs only. THANK YOU!

06-14-2009, 06:12 AM	#2
turnerdhr HellaFlush(TM) Prius Join Date: May 2009 Location: SINGAPORE Posts: 78 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: N/A Package: Premium (Europe) Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 26	Re: What SPRINGS lower the Prius THE MOST? and would anyone know the company that will ship the springs internationally to Singapore....?!

06-18-2009, 02:31 PM	#5
drees Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 778 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 119 Thanked 47 Times in 40 Posts Friends: 1	Re: What SPRINGS lower the Prius THE MOST? If you want to get your Prius that low, it is likely going to take some custom fabrication. Someone on here shortened the stock struts along with aftermarket springs to get their Prius that low. I don't know of any coilovers that would lower the Prius that far. Maybe bagging it is the way to go!

06-18-2009, 06:20 PM	#7
drees Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 778 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 119 Thanked 47 Times in 40 Posts Friends: 1	Re: What SPRINGS lower the Prius THE MOST? I wasn't aware of any coilovers for the Prius - who makes them and where'd you get them?

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