lowering the vibe
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mikesimms219
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lowering the vibe
im debating lowering my vibe about an inch, any suggestions? got 17 inch rims and a magnaflow exhaust added and would like to finish it off with a nice drop.
Re: lowering the vibe
An inch seems barely noticeable!
I have Tein H-Tech springs and they lowered it about 2". No problems with clearance for the ground or the stock wheels/tires. If you just want to go 1" I'd recommend the TRD springs for a Toyota Matrix. I think the drop is just about an inch and those springs are factory rather than aftermarket, if you care about such things.
I have Tein H-Tech springs and they lowered it about 2". No problems with clearance for the ground or the stock wheels/tires. If you just want to go 1" I'd recommend the TRD springs for a Toyota Matrix. I think the drop is just about an inch and those springs are factory rather than aftermarket, if you care about such things.
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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lannvouivre
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Re: lowering the vibe
I have S-techs and have only scraped about twice, not including my splashguards (1" of clearance in fronts mean they see a lot of action): once on a weird speedbump, and once on a parking spot divider than I rolled over at about 1 MPH. Oh, and I hit a lava rock when I was NM. I'd honestly say that the S-techs only take it down to what is normal for a small car since the Vibe is a bit lifted.
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mikesimms219
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Re: lowering the vibe
Thanks for the help! Im only looming to go an inch, seeing as how I love in newfoundland and we still use salt on our roads, pot holes here are massive and the city does a terrible job of fixing the road, my stock height vibe scrapes with two people on the back! I will probably look into the TRD springs. Would I just go see my local toyota dealship for them?
Re: lowering the vibe
Check out TRD Sparks. I'm pretty sure they will ship to Canada. Just enter the year of your Vibe, followed by Matrix (obviously) and then whatever submodel i.e. AWD, Base, etc. Their prices are awesome and their shipping is super fast! Great place to deal with!mikesimms219 wrote:Would I just go see my local toyota dealship for them?
Re: lowering the vibe
you're likely better off getting eibach prokits (eibach makes the trd springs)
contact garm or jeff at microimageonline.com...i suggest a call. they typically have the best prices on stuff and are happy to ship to canada
contact garm or jeff at microimageonline.com...i suggest a call. they typically have the best prices on stuff and are happy to ship to canada
Re: lowering the vibe
Pro-Kits are what I have on my Civic and while I love them I would think they would drop a Vibe about 1.5". In fact, OP didn't mention what generation Vibe he has - if it is 2nd gen Pro-Kits might lower it more like 2".
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!).
Re: lowering the vibe
You are lucky, I love in Oregon.mikesimms219 wrote:...Im only looming to go an inch, seeing as how I love in newfoundland...
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!).