What SPRINGS lower the Prius THE MOST?

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If you want to get your Prius that low, it is likely going to take some custom fabrication.

Someone on here shortened the stock struts along with aftermarket springs to get their Prius that low. I don't know of any coilovers that would lower the Prius that far.

Maybe bagging it is the way to go!

 

I ordered coilovers for my prius and let you know how low it would go... I'm currently using trd sportivo springs/struts combo and I'm not satisfied with the drop it gives.....

 

I wasn't aware of any coilovers for the Prius - who makes them and where'd you get them?

 

I got the Tanabe Sustec Pro NF..... other brands that are available are HKS, RSR, and GAB. I ordered them in Japan.....

 

That is basically asking for a bumpy ride.
If your spring maintain the same spring rate as the stock ones and are simply shorter, you're going to hit the bump stops every 5 seconds = bumpy ride.
If your springs are stiffer to keep your car off the bump stops than your dampers are too soft to work with the springs = bumpy ride.

Springs and dampers rates need to be well matched in order to work together properly.

Given that you're going to put 19's on it and basically eliminate the sidewall of the tires (meaning a serious reduction in the ability of the tires to absorb road imperfections), I suggest that you should at least consider upgrading the suspension in a proper fashion.
Otherwise the result will be one seriously crappy riding car.

Moti

 

For some reason I don't think the OP is worried about how it will ride - just how it looks!

 

More importantly, it will likely compromise the performance of the suspension system. I certainly support the OP's desire to lower the car but from my (racing) performance-oriented standpoint, it's not worth compromising cornering performance (which I suspect Blackbird is also concerned about). Whatever you do, please don't be a ricer and cut the springs (!).

I do like the rubberband look on thsoe white rims. It's certainly distinct.

bino, I'm really interested in know where you found the fitment guides for coilovers for the Prius? I'm interested in putting a set on my car although I am a little concerned about having to rebuild them.

 

ygpm

 

Wow, those are super thin tires. A little more negative camber and they'd look like they were running oni-kyan style. I can't say I like the rims as much - I'm partial to the gray gunmetal look.

You're going for the whole VIP look?

 

Tanabe DF springs just got released. Have you checked Tanabe Japan's Super Low form damper?

They don't sell them in the states.

 

I just have a bit of experience in the car and aftermarket industry since i used to modify cars. I know more than JUST tanabes

But yeah, it's made for those kind of special customers who want the VIP Stype.

 

I'm a huge fan of Advan RS/RZs, so yeah that's exactly what I'm talking about.