TRD lowering springs or Tanabe NF210?

[matthewboii]

for my sedan,

in the next couple weeks im going to buy the trd rear sway bar and some new springs,

and i was thinking it would be smart to just stay all trd but i love the way the nf210s look on a sedan..

ahh

which are better in your opinions?

i want my bby to handle turns better then my friends honda civic so i can throw that in his face.. hehehe

[WeeYari]

I believe the TRD and NFs have basically the same drop. DFs go lower.

[33OH]

I say NF210's. They're cheaper and both have about the same drop. I use Tanabe's on my car and it handles like a dream.

Micro Image has them brand new for $168 shipped,
which is a steal if you compare it to ebay, etc. http://shop.microimageonline.com/product.sc?categoryId=4&productId=9

[matthewboii]

thanks, looks like its trd all the way then

[33OH]

You have to remember that TRD is just a re-brand of other manufacturer's parts. I have TRD parts on my car, but the TRD intake is made by AEM. Not sure who the shocks are made by, but you're just paying for the TRD name, which is fine if that's what you want. :thumbsup:

[matthewboii]

yeahh.. i dont give a damn about the name im just concerned about warrenty

[33OH]

Unless the dealer installs them, they aren't going to warranty it.

But if you're getting installed by the dealer, I'd go for TRD to keep the warranty valid.

[matthewboii]

good to know

[33OH]

Both sets are nice springs, you really can't go wrong. I just think TRD things are too expensive. I use a TRD CAI and a TRD SSK, but I bought both used at a good price. :wink:

Good luck!

[matthewboii]

how about that sway bar on microimage? just as good?

[33OH]

Just as good. There's a thread on it somewhere, let me look it up for you.

Here it is:
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13097

[matthewboii]

already there, aha,

i apologize for not searching more in the first place!

[33OH]

I just ordered the Ultra Racing front strut bar from there too, can't wait for it to come. :biggrin:

[33OH]

already there, aha,

i apologize for not searching more in the first place!

No problem. I'm here to help. And BS a lot, but mostly to help. :laugh:

[supmet]

You have to remember that TRD is just a re-brand of other manufacturer's parts. I have TRD parts on my car, but the TRD intake is made by AEM. Not sure who the shocks are made by, but you're just paying for the TRD name, which is fine if that's what you want. :thumbsup:

They might be made by Eibach, but I'm not sure either. There is a difference between the TRD springs and Tanabe - TRD have progressive coils, meaning they get stiffer as they compress. I believe from reading on the forums the TRD ride a little smoother.

And TRD "sport" parts ARE warrantied if you install them, but only for part failure I believe. (if you install them wrong and they break because of that, you're screwed - but if you have the dealer do it, its just like your car warranty) TRD "racing" parts aren't covered at all.

And I've seen TRD springs under 200... 50 bucks a spring is too much??

Anyways, with that said, Tanabe and TRD both make good springs from what I hear :D

[33OH]

I'm not saying the TRD's aren't a good product, just to keep in mind that they are made by other manufacturer's, so don't spend more $$ on the name alone.

And my dealer had told me that if you don't buy the part from the dealer (or Toyota) and have it dealer installed, it won't be warrantied.

[thebarber]

for the 15$ more that trd's are...id go w/ them

nf's are soft and w/ a linear spring rate, no?

trd's at trdsparks.com are 179
http://www.trdsparks.com/displayparts.php?Mdl_dtl=543&Part_cat=11&parts_id=1136

[Pitt Yaris]

I really wanna lower mine, but I bought a warranty at the dealership through a third party *will have to check for the company name* I got my car/warranty in October of 08, and the warranty was like $680. Wondering if I should get a hold of the dealership about canceling the warranty for a pro-rated refund/deduction on my loan.

[cali yaris]

Not sure if Tanabe's are linear, but I will ask. Here is their description of their manufacturing technology:

Sustec 210 Technology: NF210 Lowering Spring

All of our coil springs feature SUSTEC 210 Technology. Sustec 210 Technology is a series of manufacturing methods developed to create a stronger, thinner, and lighter spring using only high tensile steel, without adding additional elements that could affect quality, durability, or price. "210" stands for 2100n/m of tensile strength, which is the highest strength ever acheived in a coil spring. The Tanabe Shiga factory in Japan is home to some of the most advanced, unique coil spring machines and processes in the world!

[LEGATO``]

hmm
im sorry, but im not all that experienced, or well, knowing of springs
all i really do know about is what i want the exterior and interior of my car is going to turn out lol

but these lowering springs sounds like a good idea :D

when buying lowering springs on the microimage website, its says:

qty: 1
price $168

sorry if this is a noob question, but that means i need to buy 4 of those, right?

[cali yaris]

no sir, that is for a full set of FOUR springs. And a couple free stickers. :smile:

AND, thank you I will change the description so that is more clear.

[LEGATO``]

oh okay
cool, thanks for clearing that up for me
im going to bookmark them springs you have to go with the list of things to buy for my car soon :D
im just gonna start buying things one at a time

all i need to know now is the price of them head/tail lights that everyone has been drooling over for the sedan ;] (bangkok thread)

thanks

[cali yaris]

I'll know that next week, I have to wait for final shipping bill to figure the prices

[jaserhunter]

NF210's FTW!!:thumbup: from garm at microimageonline.com

[LEGATO``]

hmm
another thing
with the NF's
would i have to do that whole swerving thing when it comes to speed bumps and ramps?

i have a yaris s and so it came with a front lip already, and its a little low

[phenoyz]

I'm not saying the TRD's aren't a good product, just to keep in mind that they are made by other manufacturer's, so don't spend more $$ on the name alone.

And my dealer had told me that if you don't buy the part from the dealer (or Toyota) and have it dealer installed, it won't be warrantied.



what if you buy the springs/shocks form trd sparks and go to toyta
dealer and have them install it? will the car still be warrantied?
(live in las vegas)
on trd sparks site , u see two lowering springs whats the better one?

[Nagoya_TRD.]

Tanabe makes quality products. TRD does too. So many choices......