TRD or Eibach on 2011 S

[cj26]

I am in the market for lowering springs but my concern is that I am running on 18 x 8 with 225/40/18 tires. My S is my daily driver but has been using my corolla more on weekends with the family. I would not want to have to roll my fenders if I go too low. Eibachs will give me 2.0 drop in the rear and 1.4 up front. TRDs has 1.5 rear and 0.5 front. Any suggestions...

 

[Scott O'Kashan]

Cut the stock springs. Far less expensive and superior results.

 

[corolla_mike]

TRD and Eibach are the same springs; TRDs are Eibachs with the TRD logo on them.

Go with the TRD, as it will most likely preserve whatever warranty you have on your car. Besides, a 1.5 drop in the back will be sweet enough, with or without passengers.

 

[Scott O'Kashan]

Per the federal Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, aftermarket parts be they coil springs or what have you, don't affect a new car warranty.

 

[corolla_mike]

@Scott: If you SAY so.

 

[Scott O'Kashan]

@Scott: If you SAY so.

I don't. The federal government does. It's the law.

From the Federal Trade Commissions website -


http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0138-auto-warranties-routine-maintenance

Will using 'aftermarket' or recycled parts void my warranty?
No. An 'aftermarket' part is a part made by a company other than the vehicle manufacturer or the original equipment manufacturer. A 'recycled' part is a part that was made for and installed in a new vehicle by the manufacturer or the original equipment manufacturer, and later removed from the vehicle and made available for resale or reuse. Simply using an aftermarket or recycled part does not void your warranty. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act makes it illegal for companies to void your warranty or deny coverage under the warranty simply because you used an aftermarket or recycled part. Still, if it turns out that the aftermarket or recycled part was itself defective or wasn't installed correctly, and it causes damage to another part that is covered under the warranty, the manufacturer or dealer has the right to deny coverage for that part and charge you for any repairs. The FTC says the manufacturer or dealer must show that the aftermarket or recycled part caused the need for repairs before denying warranty coverage.

 

[corolla_mike]

@Scott:

I dig it, and wish those Toyota owners who were refused warranty service based on installation of certain aftermarket parts, like rims, knew of the act.

 

[Scott O'Kashan]

Bottom line is that when someone buys a new car its theirs and they can do what they want with it without fear of losing their warranty.

 

[corolla_mike]

Appreciate the info. Have been contemplating lowering my '09 S for awhile, and knowing of the act, it makes me feel a bit better. Thanks!

 

[corolla_mike]

Pretty sweet looking, eh? Yeah, I think so...

 

[Scott O'Kashan]

Appreciate the info. Have been contemplating lowering my '09 S for awhile, and knowing of the act, it makes me feel a bit better. Thanks!

Watch out for premature tire wear, premature MacPherson strut wear and manhole covers! lol

 

[slavikv89]

I'm going to get the eibachs springs 1.5 front and 2 in the back in April.