B&G Suspension is looking for a 2010 Prius for Spring testing

Hi Mike,

Definitely interested in springs but I'm alittle too far away to provide tech support.

 

I wish I was in San Diego.

 

What is involved in the process?
I live in Irvine but I use the car as a daily driver.
I might be interested.

 

Thanks Mike on contacting me. I will call you and let you know what day I can go down and do the test.

I will update everything on here or possibly a new thread on the springs.

 

Thanks "drunkin master" for donating your time/car for this worth while cause! Let's get this party started!:rockon:

Hey Mike (B&G Suspension) how long would you say it would take from R&D to production?

 

Mike, would you know of a good shock to go along with your springs. I have been looking around but maybe you can let me know what is best with your spring.
When I go and do the measurements and installation I would like to have purchased a set of shocks so that I can have them installed at the same time.
What do you think? Any input is much appreciated.

 

This is my plan Mike...I sent you an email, Please get back to me.

 

Hi Mike, so what size drop and spring rate you shooting for? Maybe 1 1/2"? Any more than that will probably blow out the oem struts right?

Tanabe's NF210 springs increase the oem spring rate no more than 5% to retain a factory type ride.

 

drunkin master, any update regarding lowering springs? Hoping R & D has started already! Keep us posted!

Watching......waiting........

 

Hey Mike!!

First of all i want to appoligize for not returning your calls. I had a motorcycle accident and was out for the count for about a month. Long story short, I am now back able to drive and work. Hope I didn't mess any of your plans for these lowering springs.
Let me know if you are still looking for a test car. Thanks.

 

Just spoke to Mike (B & G Suspension) and they are still waiting for someone to test fit lowering springs for our Prius.

They are very much interested in producing springs for our car but need to confirm fitment first.

I would offer my car but am too far away (Nor-Cal) to do so.

Somebody?!?

 

It may just be me - but I find it already pretty low. I know in driveways with slight angles, I often bottom out the front... Wouldn't want much more than that! I hate that grinding sound...

 

I don't wanna speak for him, but im pretty sure shawnb2 would be interested. He was 2nd in line for the Tanabe r&d and seemed pretty into lowering his car.

 

I will be heading over the B&G Wed. morning. They will see if their springs from over sea's fit our usdm cars. I will post pictures and a review if they do fit and are able to install them tomorrow.

2Bcontinue

 

So how did you do? Sorry for being impatient!

Any news you can share would be awesome!

thanks!

 

Got there around 12 or so and Mike said that they had a meeting and could not start with me until they were done. So never got the car measured so see if their euro springs would fit or not. I couldn't wait.

 

I'm definitely interested in updates on this as well.

I went on Eibach's website yesterday to see if they had anything and their part number for our car 82100.140 shows "Currently in Development". The guy I spoke to didn't have an update.

Tanabe's Website (mentioned back on page 1 of this thread) and didn't see anything for our vehicle.
Tanabe USA Inc. - NF210 Normal Feeling Springs

I'd like to have a nice 1.5" or so drop with a decent ride. Some of the kits I see say they lower the car 10mm. If my calculations are correct that's not even 1/2". What's the point?