1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

Who has done a shock/strut upgrade?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by praecurvo, Jul 4, 2012.

  1. praecurvo

    praecurvo Junior Member

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2010
    34
    6
    0
    Location:
    Boulder
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    V
    Mostly what I read here are spring/sway bar upgrades, which are nice in their own right. I'm looking to get a more compliant ride as well with an upgraded set of shocks. Who has done what and what are your suggestions. Thanks.

    aaron
     
    douglasjre likes this.
  2. praecurvo

    praecurvo Junior Member

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2010
    34
    6
    0
    Location:
    Boulder
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    V
    Honestly? Nobody has done an upgrade or even heard of an upgrade?

    aaron
     
    douglasjre likes this.
  3. WE0H

    WE0H Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2010
    3,247
    527
    0
    Location:
    Minnesota
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    Give 'em some time as today is the holiday and the forum is very quiet. There are tons of aftermarket parts for our car's suspension. I am no expert on that so I will not make any suggestions :) I run the factory TRD Plus Performance package on mine.

    Mike [​IMG]
     
  4. Jae-DM

    Jae-DM Junior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2012
    13
    7
    0
    Location:
    San Diego, CA
    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    Three
    I have the TEIN street advance coilovers and the ride quality is very similar to stock when adjusted on full soft. These coilovers have full ride height and shock valving adjustability so it is a good choice if you are looking for a more compliant suspension upgrade. I've compared these coilovers with the plus performance springs and stock shocks and their is a definite difference in the handling and stability of the car, especially around the bends.
     
  5. Dakine50

    Dakine50 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2009
    148
    22
    0
    Location:
    Nor-Cal
    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    I have the Tanabe Sustec Pro S-OC coilovers. I was looking for adjustable ride height with an oem like ride. The struts/shocks are non-adjustable so all you have to do is set the ride height. I didn't want to go thru the hassle of corner balancing the suspension which I read is desireable to correctly setup your car. I will never track my car so it was the best choice for me. Hope this helps.
     
  6. crazyjeys

    crazyjeys Member

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2012
    135
    16
    0
    Location:
    Sunny Socal
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius
    Model:
    Three
    how about strut upgrades? what other companies offer struts for our gen3's? i've been trying to do online research but i can't seem to find a company that offers aftermarket struts for our prius. i've just been seeing coilovers.
     
  7. alekska

    alekska Active Member

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2010
    435
    138
    0
    Location:
    Atl
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius
    KYB GR-2 (very similar to stock, so not really an "upgrade") and
    KYB AGX (adjustable)

    - Alex
     
  8. praecurvo

    praecurvo Junior Member

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2010
    34
    6
    0
    Location:
    Boulder
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    V
    That is great news Alex. Many thanks! Coil overs are always on my mind being Captain Racer, but for the Prius, I believe the PP springs and a good set of dampers would elevate this car into a more compliant territory.

    Speaking of Performance Plus, does anyone here know what the Front Rear weight distribution is with those springs installed?

    Aaron
     
  9. WE0H

    WE0H Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2010
    3,247
    527
    0
    Location:
    Minnesota
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    If there is anyone around the Minneapolis Minnesota area on this forum with scales, we can measure my car :) I would be interested to see the data also.

    Mike
     
  10. VegasPrius2010

    VegasPrius2010 Junior Member

    Joined:
    Jul 9, 2012
    82
    26
    0
    Location:
    Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, Japan
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    Five
    I see in your sig it says you have a Cusco rear end chassis brace. What is this and where can I get one? I have all the rest either already on, or on the way, but that's the first I've heard of a rear end chassis brace.
     
  11. ucsmfu

    ucsmfu Senior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2011
    1,498
    420
    0
    Location:
    canada
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    V
    so with the TEIN street advance coilovers, you can have a smooth ride but the car lowered ?

    thanks !!!
     
  12. peterjmc

    peterjmc Ping pong in Ding Dang...

    Joined:
    Dec 5, 2010
    917
    188
    0
    Location:
    Clarksburg, MD
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Advanced
    How does the suspension compare between the Tanabe S-OC and stock? I'm looking for the lowered look with close to stock dampening.
     
  13. WE0H

    WE0H Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2010
    3,247
    527
    0
    Location:
    Minnesota
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    What do those coil over kits use in the rear since stock is a spring and shock setup not a strut?

    Mike

    Mobile on my SGH-i717
     
  14. peterjmc

    peterjmc Ping pong in Ding Dang...

    Joined:
    Dec 5, 2010
    917
    188
    0
    Location:
    Clarksburg, MD
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Advanced
    For the rears, you install an adjustable perch where the springs sit.

    [​IMG]
     
    WE0H likes this.
  15. WE0H

    WE0H Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2010
    3,247
    527
    0
    Location:
    Minnesota
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    Excellent thank you ;)

    Mike

    Mobile on my SGH-i717
     
  16. ucsmfu

    ucsmfu Senior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2011
    1,498
    420
    0
    Location:
    canada
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    V
    Tein advance or the tanabe s-oc???
     
  17. ucsmfu

    ucsmfu Senior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2011
    1,498
    420
    0
    Location:
    canada
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    V
    anyone ? haha
     
  18. wotcher

    wotcher Member

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2012
    403
    97
    16
    Location:
    LA
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius
    Model:
    Four
  19. mrstop

    mrstop PWR Mode

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2012
    742
    329
    109
    Location:
    Cincinnati, OH
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    I keep debating between the H&R springs and coilovers.

    From what I can find, the Tein coilovers don't give a lot of height adjustment room in the rear. Their stated range is -1.9" to -2.9". For me, I would want a little more flexibility and likely don't want to go that low. That would leave the Tanabe (-1" to -2.5" rears). Another option I have been considering if I go coilover is the Megan Racing unit which seems to have good adjustability and price.

    I have put together a comparison of springs and coilovers here:



    Link
     
    peterjmc, wotcher and xs650 like this.
  20. crazyjeys

    crazyjeys Member

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2012
    135
    16
    0
    Location:
    Sunny Socal
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius
    Model:
    Three
    i've had the megan racing coilovers and i think they were the best bang for your buck.