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Purchased Plus Pkg Lowering Springs

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by The Critic, Mar 23, 2012.

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  1. The Critic

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    On a whim, I decided to purchase a set of the highly coveted Plus Pkg Springs.

    I will be installing them early next week on my 2011. I will also be keeping the stock 15" wheels!

    Stay tuned for pictures. I may be the first person to install new springs without getting new wheels. My main goal of this upgrade is to improve handling and improve stability in crosswinds.

    MB860 ?
     
    #1 The Critic, Mar 23, 2012
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    You'll be the first only because I'm poor. :p
     
    #2 F8L, Mar 23, 2012
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    I installed my Tein H-techs and had to drive it for a week on the stock 15's...I was SO happy to finally bolt up my wheels lol. Although, the car did look lower on stockers.
     
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    Dark_matter_doesn't Prius Tinkerer

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    You aren't the first to install lowering springs & keep 15" wheels - I'm the first! ;-)
     
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    atari56 Snappin' necks and cashing checks.

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    Darn Critic you beat me to it! I look forward to the pics!
     
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    I haven't bought my wheels & tires yet so I'm still rockin' the 15" OEM wheels. :lol: I had my Corolla 16" winter set on it for a while & then put the stock set back on after I thought we were done with the snow......of course we weren't, as the pictures show. :D

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  7. The Critic

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    Thanks guys. If the car ends up looking fugly, I will just throw the springs on F8L's car. :p
     
    #7 The Critic, Mar 24, 2012
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    Looking forward to how it looks...ordering them Monday once I sell a set of wheels (i have 4 from my old car).:reckon:

    Haven't seen em on anything but the Plus Performance Package and will be keeping the stock 15's for now till i can afford some Enkei's.
     
    #8 sdtundra, Mar 24, 2012
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    Ever seen Peter Pan ? You remind me of Tinkerbell, Critic.
    In a good way, of course :)
     
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    Ok so I need everyones help. When TheCritic posts pictures with the springs on you need to post disparaging remarks about how fugly it looks. Tell him how much better a set of coilovers would look and handle. Then to top it off tell him that the springs will cause his struts to wear out faster! *evil grin*
     
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    I can tell it is fugly as hell. If you upgrade suspension components they have to be red :rockon:. If they are white and get dirty they fugly as hell :eek:

    :welcome:
     
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    I like this ^^ guy. :rockon:
     
    #12 F8L, Mar 24, 2012
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    It still looks much better then the 4x4 stock look. Enjoy your springs. :D
     
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    Sorry about my previous response. :lol:
     
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    Hater! :p
     
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    Where did you get the PP Spring? Do you have a link?

    Thanks,
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    #17 PlasticHead, Mar 25, 2012
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    Here is the part number, PTR07-47100, Plus Lowering Springs you can do an internet search for that p/n and should get some results or you can always check with your dealers parts department.


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    Got it, thanks.

    Bill
     
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    Plastichead, I purchased the springs from my local Toyota dealer.
     
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