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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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i want to drop my SC300..whats the best way to do so?
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 08:21 AM
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before you mod your suspension, you should modify your mouse so that it will click the search button before you start a new thread . TONS of info.

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The same way Tim lowered his wife's car on Home Improvement.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTVXeC3-SPY
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by mkorsu
The same way Tim lowered his wife's car on Home Improvement.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTVXeC3-SPY
That's some funny sh#t....

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i want to drop my SC300..whats the best way to do so?
What is your budget???
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by skpark70
That's some funny sh#t....



What is your budget???
about 800 bucks
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 09:58 AM
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for $800 you can probably get Tein Basic coils, not sure what the maximum drop on those are, I think its close to 2.5"

If you want to go cheaper, you can get springs and shocks. I have Espelir Springs (most drop of all springs out there, 2.1") and then get new shocks also. That should run you close to $500 in parts if bought new.


you can also go with springs made for the supra TT, but if you do that you have to buy TT specific shocks also. The Eibach pro-kit for supra TT will lower you close to 2".
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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thanks i've been searching on the web and i cant find any stores that carry anthing really for the Sc300 any help?
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what are you looking to get? I can google SC300 lowering springs and find the Espelirs

you can google Tein Basic SC300 and get results
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by NYLexSC
before you mod your suspension, you should modify your mouse so that it will click the search button before you start a new thread . TONS of info.
Niiiiice one!
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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 03:11 PM
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i'm running the tokiko blues + espilar springs. beautiful combo, comfortable, nice drop, and not so harsh on the wallet. if u want to spend the whole 800, the tein basics would be the coilover setup. coilovers give u a lil more adjustability on ride height.
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by NYLexSC

you can also go with springs made for the supra TT, but if you do that you have to buy TT specific shocks also. The Eibach pro-kit for supra TT will lower you close to 2".
So you mean if I want to go with eibach I have to get the shock for the supra TT?? Thanks
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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i would spend the money and just buy coilovers..... i have had several setups on my past-present sc's/vehicles and i have found that coilovers were the best way to go.... ive had espelirs/stock shock, espelir/tokico blues, heated springs, apexi n1 pros, and megan racing.... coilovers is the way to go......
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