TRD USA or TRD Sportivo Suggestion

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I plan on get either the TRD USA Spring and struts or TRD Sportivo Kit suspension - Suggestion
I want to know what everyone things and which one is better.
I want to improve the ride quality on my car and want the best I would have gone with bielstin but they don

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[lpphreakx06]

Don't overpay for that sportivo crap. Just get trd springs, and kyb gr-2's. TRD re-badged the GR-2's as trd shocks.

[Toyota22]

i have TRD Japan (Sportivo) on mine. I really like the results, handling is way better, ride quality is near the same as before the car was drop. It gives a cool and smooth look to the Celica in my opinion. Really appreciate mine!

[Toyota22]

Don't overpay for that sportivo crap. Just get trd springs, and kyb gr-2's. TRD re-badged the GR-2's as trd shocks.

TRD USA are GR-2, but mine are made by Tockiko

[indianaryan]

Am I correct that Gr-2's and TRD shocks aren't made for drops over 1.5"? Seems like 1.5" isn't much of a drop. Are you guys happy with the drop of the TRD springs?

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i have TRD Japan (Sportivo) on mine. I really like the results, handling is way better, ride quality is near the same as before the car was drop. It gives a cool and smooth look to the Celica in my opinion. Really appreciate mine!


So it does not rune the ride comfort correct

[switchlanez]

I have TRD USA springs/struts (click link on my sig for pics). They settle in quite nicely and are supposed to drop lower than the Sportivo drop on paper - I forget the exact numbers. I do wish they would drop a bit more though, like to around 1.5". Supposedly due to the geometry of the suspension, any drop that 1.5" or greater would put extra strain on the suspension (I think aftermarket endlinks would fix most of this), which is why both TRD Sportivo and USA sets are a modest drop.

i have TRD Japan (Sportivo) on mine. I really like the results, handling is way better, ride quality is near the same as before the car was drop. It gives a cool and smooth look to the Celica in my opinion. Really appreciate mine!

Do you have more pictures of your ride so we can see how the drop looks? Also, are your wheels 18"?

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I have 2003 GT action Package and got GTS rims last month but will not be putting them on until spring. I plan on getting them power coated gunmetal just like the celica TRD - Canada and the /celica M sport

http://a547.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/98/l_5485f66b979356cdd9e01b57966ce012.jpg

http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/ly/images/03celica_7.jpg

[Toyota22]

So it does not rune the ride comfort correct

Not it doesn't! It is nearly the same as stock suspension in my opinion, just a little bit stiffer. I have 17" on my Celica, the drop is around 1"


I have TRD USA springs/struts (click link on my sig for pics). They settle in quite nicely and are supposed to drop lower than the Sportivo drop on paper - I forget the exact numbers. I do wish they would drop a bit more though, like to around 1.5". Supposedly due to the geometry of the suspension, any drop that 1.5" or greater would put extra strain on the suspension (I think aftermarket endlinks would fix most of this), which is why both TRD Sportivo and USA sets are a modest drop.



Do you have more pictures of your ride so we can see how the drop looks? Also, are your wheels 18"?

Just check out my personal page on another car website :

http://toyota25.monchar.com/

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[aznkhaos]

trd springs ride fine, even when i had stock shocks. at lease they rode smoother then my tein/agx combo i have

[switchlanez]

I'm pretty satisfied with my TRD USA springs. They look like they drop the car lower than the Sportivos while still getting over 95% of bumps or dips without scraping. Mine makes it over those ramps that those mechanic shops use to work on your car just by a couple millimeters, like 1/8", which typically won't work for lowered cars. Plus they're progressively wound so they get stiffer the harder you drive while still being very compliant for moderate driving.

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Thanks - I can make my own sportivo kit right? With the TRD USA parts becuse I rather just do that.

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Switchlamnez

Where did you get that hood scoop - I have seen it on the celica M sport

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I plan on get either the TRD USA Spring and struts or TRD Sportivo Kit suspension - Suggestion
I want to know what everyone things and which one is better.
I want to improve the ride quality on my car and want the best I would have gone with bielstin but they don

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[reiche]

give me some insight, I work at a Toyota dealership in Pittsburgh PA, just bought a 2001 GT and it needs all new suspension. I can get trd stuff for cost, but is it worth it? Seems tokico or KYB GR-2 are cheaper.

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TRD parts are rebagged KYBs and eiback springs -plus if you have a warranty with toyota it will not effect it. The best of both worlds so I made my decision to get trd parts but dont know which to get the TRD USA or Sportivo