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Installed TRD "Prius Plus" springs

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Loading..., Apr 26, 2012.

  1. BigPete

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    Well I have emailed a few places on eBay, and they are actually more expensive than another supplier online who I'd rather buy from but they won't ship to UK.

    And to be honest I think I'd prefer the H&R now as you get a front down stance with a slight "nice person Up" look so when I've got the kids in the back and crap in the boot ill get a more flatter stance.
     
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    If that is the look you want, which I happen to like, then the H&Rs are definitely the better choice. Cheaper too I think. :) You may want to PM Sean (sfv41901) and see how he felt about his H&Rs while he had them.
     
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    Since it hasn't been posted in this thread yet. :)

    TRDs, H&Rs and TRDs
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    interesting the shades of white in that photo.. show's the "pearl" effect.
     
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    SF Biker,
    Are you the guy that made the ♥ ?

    With the Prius Plus you also get the rear sway bar and the spec'd 17" wheels and tires.

    You have something that works according to Toyota.
     
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    Guys, why so much talk about looks and feelings?
    It's all about measurable function, right?
    You can/should talk about 'feelings and looks' to your girlfriends.
    Cars have quantifiable results.

    Don't tell,,,,,
     
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    Today Was a true test of the TRD springs. Myself and three buddies, all of which are around 200 plus lbs went on a thirty mile ride. I must say the Prius never bottomed out or scraped the fender wells. I got so confident that I took a couple of exit ramps pretty fast and never heard anything rub. I Love this car!!
     
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    Poor Prius. Must have been struggling. :)
     
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    Was that pic adjusted to increase contrast / lower brightness? It's pretty difficult to tell the different ride heights of the H&Rs and TRDs due to the all the blackness in the wheel wells....
     
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    Agreed. Another reason I don't like black wheels. :p. You can see the stance difference in the middle car though. While I was there we measured the ride height of the cars and the TRDs were always lower in the rear and higher in the front than the H&R car.

    The picture was not edited. One could make adjustments to show the wheel well gap more though. I can't do it from home so if someone is willing to make the changes then go for it. I'll save the picture and use it in future posts.
     
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    Dont have a clue but...can't ever have enough.
     
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    So if you could do it again, which springs would you go with (ride quality and appearance)?
     
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    What is this "boot" you speak about... must be a UK only feature on the Prius...
     
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    It's British-speak for "trunk".
     
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    Yep, the trunk!
     
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    Now tell him what "Bonnet" is and blow his mind. :)
     
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    Say Bros',

    What do you "Tire Gap" Stylistas think of my set up with a BIG 'tire gap'?
    Too little? Too much? Just right?

    IMG_20130324_083957.jpg
     
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    lol, for that amount of snow I'd say your still several inches too low :LOL:

    Global Warming is a bitch huh...
     
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    Lower.
     
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    Wow, now those 8 seasons of Top Gear are starting to make sense...
     
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