I have new TRD suspension- anyone want my old (100miles) 2007 touring suspension?

I just had the TRD suspension package installed on my brand spankin new (less than 100 miles) 2007 touring edition at the dealer. The old springs and shocks are now for sale to anyone who wants to upgrade their standard ride to a 2007 touring edition- best price takes it. These parts look and are brand new/clean in the boxes! I am located in the Los Angeles CA area.

I had my TRD suspension installed 2 weeks ago. You will love it. Did Carson install for you? I paid $700 with alignment at a local Phoenix dealer. I called Carson and they said $600 to install. How much did you pay. Just curious.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(UNWIRED @ Jun 18 2007, 10:35 PM) [snapback]464466[/snapback]</div>

Yes, Carson installed it for me - $700 including the center brace installation too.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(freesolar @ Jun 18 2007, 09:38 PM) [snapback]464497[/snapback]</div>

How much difference can you tell between the touring and the TRD suspension?

I have to keep reminding myself that my Pri didn't come like this stock; the suspension pieces are awesome, in my opinion. Like you, I also had mine installed when the car was brand new.

Welcome to the club!

I'm *so glad* that I found out about these parts, via PriusChat...hope you like them as much as I do.

Am thinking about removing the BT brace and installing the TOM's pieces, too, but not certain yet.

Don't know about the Touring vs. TRD, but the non-touring was definitely a bit flaccid in comparison.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Pinto Girl @ Jun 20 2007, 06:38 PM) [snapback]465496[/snapback]</div>

Yes, it is sooooooo much more enjoyable to drive- I thank god I found this PriusChat site. If I had not read about your experiences with the TRD upgrade, I may not have gotten the car at all- seriously. I am used to more sports car-like vehicles for driving. However, after reading about your TRD upgrade I realized that an upgrade existed- I had no idea. I mean, who would buy a Hybrid and care about handling? Most people laugh when I share my experience of upgrading the suspension- they say "why?"! For many people it does not matter what suspension is on their cars (and that's fine), but I wanted the mileage and I appreciate good handling/driving cars too. Actually, the touring edition is not a bad ride and a big improvement over the standard ride, I just wanted -More- of the same improvements.

I have the TRD Suspension and all 4 Tom's braces installed on mine. You can feel the difference. I recommend this option to all who want a firmer sportier ride.

I am going to replace my shocks and springs too. So please contact me if you want a set off of an '07 Touring Model.

So, you paid $700 for the install. Did that include the new parts too?

Have you sold the touring suspension? Please detail what the parts consist of.

Thanks!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Winston @ Jul 2 2007, 07:54 PM) [snapback]471943[/snapback]</div>

Not sold yet - parts are: 4 springs, 2 front shocks/struts and 2 rear shocks.

Yes I paid a Toyota dealer $700 to install the TRD Sportivo suspension kit, which included 4 wheel alignment.

Very glad to hear your has the TRD Sportivo installed on a Touring edition. Still from even the TRD Japan website, they say "not for Touring"

So you have obviously confirmed that the TRD Sportivo suspension can be installed onto 2007 Prius Touring. Sweetness....

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(freesolar @ Jun 18 2007, 10:17 PM) [snapback]464457[/snapback]</div>

How much do you want for the set, including shipping? Do you have a PayPal account?

I finally got around to switching my springs and struts on an 2007 Touring Model Prius to the TRD springs and struts.

Please PM me if you want to buy my OEM springs and struts.

Also, I have a used BT Stiffening Plate (got a set of Tom's Brackets).

Lastly, I have a brand new Tom's Upper Performance Rod for sale. Original Cost for this item is $289

http://www.tomsracing.co.jp/e/comp/prius/index.html
http://sigmaautomotive.com/jdm/prius/prius0405.php

Who will take $150 for their touring springs/shocks?

My Touring springs and struts are sold, as is the Tom's upper strut brace.

The car handles great with the TRD s/s and Tom's braces front and rear.

(All I need are tires).

I still have the BT plate if anyone is interested.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(freesolar @ Jul 3 2007, 04:26 PM) [snapback]472469[/snapback]</div>

Are these parts still available? I sent you a PM and have not heard back from you.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(drrjv @ Aug 14 2007, 12:45 AM) [snapback]495221[/snapback]</div>

BT Plate sold. Thanks everyone.

If you're going to put the TRD on the Prius, why get a Touring? Why not just put them on a regular Prius?