Eibach/trd springs for 09 Vibe gt??!!

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WHT09VIBEGT"ROCKET"
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Eibach/trd springs for 09 Vibe gt??!!

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I have a 09 WHT Vibe GT with the following mods: K&N Typhoon intake, Magnaflow cat-back, Sliver Star Lights, tags removed off the back. I am wanting to drop to car (mild drop) with Eibach or TRD springs. I called Eibach and they told me they did not have springs for the 09-10 Vibe GT. I went to a local Toyota TRD dealer and asked if the TRD spring (1/2" front-2" back) for the Matrix XRS would fit and they said they didn't know. Does anyone have any good info on what to lower the car with and any tech advice...
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Re: Eibach/trd springs for 09 Vibe gt??!! (WHT09VIBEGT"ROCKET")

Post by vibenvy »

Welcome to GenVibe! Please post some pictures of your GT for all of us to appreciate! It sounds a lot like my '09 Liquid Platinum Metallic GT !Check out this post on Matrix Owners.
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Post by Amtron »

I can't help you with your question, but welcome to the site! Get them pics up
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Post by Kincaid »

This sounds a little weird, but I think the best info would be going to the Matrix owners site - several people there have used 1st gen springs on their 2nd gen cars and can report the drop. I think the drop would be almost the same in a Vibe.http://matrixowners.com/index....um=79
1997 Civic EX sedan w/auto trans2001 Accord EX sedan w/5-spd manual2009 Vibe 2.4L w/5-spd manual, sunroof, monsoon, GT spoiler, Magnaflow muffler and rolled SS tip, lowered on H-Tech springs, window tint, debadged (save the red arrow!).
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Post by vibedrivermatt »

Im just jealous of you people with the GT cars and the double wishbone rear suspension. Personally I wouldn't want to take a chance on something that hasn't been officially tested by a part manufacturer. Although I remember seeing a post where someone had successfully lowered a AWD vibe with some set of springs. These have double wishbone rear suspension too.Hey is your vibe a manual?. wanna trade for my 09? you can put the TRD springs on that. uhh just kidding I like my carbon grey base 09
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