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I just put Silverstars on mine as well. Like the bright white look. Only concern is that on Sylvania's website, it says the Silverstars only last around a year under "normal" use. Has anyone had them for longer than that?

This may be a stupid question, but at night, can you see the needles? If so, what color do they show up as? I've seen some gauges where you can't see the needles at night -- only the gauge face.

I would guess that removing a leaf would be similar to cutting a coil -- probably affects the ride too much. I really dunno tho.

A long, long time ago.......when some cars had leaf springs in the rear and the axle was attached to the top of the leaf spring with u-bolts, people would lower their cars by inserting a "lowering block" between the axle and leaf spring. Basically it was just a spacer. All it did was raise the axle relative to the spring, making the rear ride lower. And the front was typically lowered by cutting or heating the springs. Lowering springs weren't that common.

No, those clamps really were used to lower the car, not compress the springs for installation work. I know because I bought some (a long time ago -- in the day that we used to use lowering blocks on the rears). They were only long enough to compress two adjacent coils together -- I've seen the installation tool and they are much longer because they have to compress a lot. Anyway, don't get them, they don't work. Just bite the bullet and buy new springs.

No, actually there are/were clamps like that to compress the springs. The poor man's lowering job. Haven't seen those in a loooooooong time! Don't waste your money -- they don't work.

Here's the link to the site with the tire size converter:

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Good luck!

You might want to check out my post "Installed New Springs and Struts - Minimal Drop" before you take the plunge. Eibach supposedly makes the TRD springs. But I'm not sure if the TRD springs are more like the Pro-Kit or Sportline springs, or maybe somewhere in between. Like I said in my post, I don't know if the problem is due to the struts or springs. I do have to tell you that the ride is much stiffer (aka bumpier) than before. Not bouncey, just rough. Just thought I'd give you my two cents.

Good luck!

Okay, finally installed some TRD springs and KYB struts today. Wasn't planning to do the struts but one was blown (after only 47K miles on the car) so had to change them out. Well....after installation, the car barely looked lower. At first glance in fact, looked exactly the same as before! I measured the drop and it ranges from 3/8" to 5/8". TRD claims that the drop should be 1" all the way around I believe. I've read on this forum that the springs will "settle" after awhile -- how much can I expect to gain by this "settling?" I suspect part of the problem is the KYBs. I put some on another car recently ('89 Cressida) and it actually raised the rears!

So, maybe I should have gone with the Sportlines....

Please give us your feedback when you install them!

Sounds to me like the TRD springs are more like the Eibach Sportlines, not the Pro-Kit. Anyway, are you happy with your drop? Looks like the front has more of a gap than the rear in your pics.

I've read in this forum that the TRD springs are made by Eibach. Since the TRD springs are said to lower the car 1 to 1.5 inches, which Eibach spring is it, the Pro-Kit or Sportline? Thanks.

I called the Discount Tire store in El Monte, CA today. They quoted me $257 for Tein S-Techs or $280-something for Eibach Pro-Kit springs, installed. That's pretty good in my book. So if you live in So Cal, give them a call.

Hey Importceli,

Where in California do you live? If in So Cal, there are some places you can check out. Discount Tire Center in El Monte installed Tein S-Tech springs on my friends 2003 Corolla for $275 parts and labor. Gushi Auto in Whittier quoted me $200 for installation only (I know, a bit high). Keep trying other smaller shops -- I'm sure you'll find someone who will do it for less, unless you decide to tackle it yourself. Good luck.

I did do a search and didn't see any answers to my question of why or where the moisture gets in. Yes, a hairdryer does the trick in drying it out. But I really would like to find out where the water is getting in from.

Help. I just noticed some condensation inside my high beam headlight housing. The bulb was in tight, so I can't figure out how the water got in there. Anyone else experience this problem before? Any suggestions as to where I should look for the leak? Yes, I'd would prefer to just replace them all with JDM projectors, but....well, you know. Thanks.

The 205/50-16 will fit just fine. I have those mounted on a Gen 7 GTS wheel and don't have any problems (with stock suspension). The speedo will not be affected either. Check out this site to compare tire sizes:

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

I have a similar question. I'm looking the replace my springs to drop my 95 ST a little. I've read some posts saying that you need to replace the struts at the same time or you'll eventually blow them out. And then some say the KYB GR-2 is basically the same as the stock OEM strut. My Celica has only 45K miles, so should I really replace the struts? Given that the engine is stock, trans is auto, I'm not racing this car around town! Thanks for the advice!

Thanks for the info. Did you also change your shocks? If so, what did you get?

Thanks guys for your quick response!

Has anyone installed the Eibach ProKit springs and, if so, did you need to install the alignment kit to adjust your camber? How about with the TRD springs? Thanks.

Can someone tell me if the rear "Celica" and Toyota emblems are just adhesive backed or use pins to attach to the body? Also front logo as well? Thanks.