Hi all,
I am considering lowering my car...havent done one so far...
Wanted to know if it benefits in any way other than looks..
Thanks,
Preetham.

Assuming you do it right and get springs or good coilovers and replace your stock struts if they're anywhere close to dead, your handling will be better due to a lower center of gravity and stiffer springs. My handling was much better than stock after I installed some KYB GR-2 struts and Eibach Sportline springs. >>

If you get cheap coilovers, your ride will most likely be bouncy, loud, very harsh, and dangerous.

what's better for handling? (ie. The Twistys) Srping or Coilovers, or are they pretty much the same

springs...

I've got a set of Eibach Sportlines on mine and love them. I highly recomend them espcially if you've got bigger wheels, it really finishes off the look.

-Coomer+Aug 14, 2003 - 1:14 PM

all i did was get some $200 intrax 1.8" lowering springs, then i took it to tire pros and they put them on and did all the necessary stuff for $200. some people get a camber kit so the tires dont flare out but i havent noticed anything on mine. 1.8" is probably the lowest ive seen on a celica w/out using coil overs.

can i install springs without coilovers/struts...with a drop of 1.5" and 17"wheels

sure 1.5 is fine with 17 it should look good.