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Sportivo for a 2005??

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by djstevens, Jan 23, 2012.

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  1. LIPriusFreak

    LIPriusFreak Can I haz JDM?

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    yeah it lowers 20mm front 15mm rear.....which seems fine to me living in NY. the car is already low enough. I really just want a more sporty feel

    no badging will be put on my Bleu :)
     
    #21 LIPriusFreak, Jan 27, 2012
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    Pinto Girl what would you suggest as an alternative. I'm really not wanting to spend over $1000 for the parts, so that's been my issue with buying the Sportivo from Sigma. They do have the Tanabe's for $1000
    SUSTEC PRO NF TANABE
    Anyone have those?
     
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    A ny guy had them I think it was usbseawolf....he sold because they were bone jarring stiff from what he told me

    PG41200 ?
     
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    What about these?
    http://www.amazon.com/RACING-2004-09-Toyota-Coilover-Suspension/dp/B005C22RB6

    Anyone try these before?
     
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    LIPriusFreak, thanks for the advice on the D2s, I'll steer away from them. So does anyone have any recommendations? I can't justify $1400 + install for the Sportivo. It's even harder since I can only find one company that sells them. Anyone have experience with the Tanabe's? Those are around $1000. Should I just go OEM, and be boring?
     
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    i personally will be going TRD Sportivo or brand new OEM struts and Tanabe NF210's or H&R sport springs when I drop mine
     
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    Okay final question. Since I need these sooner than later (bad back shock putting some wicked wear on my back tire) I'm thinking of going with the OEM Struts and Shocks and get the H&R Springs 29062-1. So the only other question is should I upgrade to the touring Struts and Shocks (From Sigma) or just stick with the base?
     
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    the touring suspension has upgraded rear struts...the 4 springs and 2 front shocks are identical to the base so either way its fine IMHO
     
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    Okay thanks! I'll go the "Keep it simple, Stupid" route and not mess with the touring upgrade. I really just need to get my suspension repaired, since my rear tire is showing some horrible wear pattern. I call it candy cane pattern, but I think the correct name is Heel & Toe.

    Thanks again to the PriusChat community for help in selecting my parts!
     
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    are you sure you didn't bend a control arm or something back there that knocked out ur alignment and/or camber?

    how does the tire sit on level ground?

    I can't see a bad strut causing really bad tire wear?
     
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    Actually a bad strut can cause uneven tire wear. The lack of controlled rebound and compression can cause weird tire wear. I know it's not intuitive though.

    Here is more info: I hope this helps. :)

    KYB Americas Corporation Shocks & Struts | For the Motorists | Effects of worn shocks

    MONROE SHOCKS & STRUTS :: Symptoms :: Tire Wear

    Tire Wear
     
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  13. LIPriusFreak

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    I believe it could happen in the front because the front tires are on live axles but the rears? I'd be VERY concerned if the rear wheel had play
     
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