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CyberShnowski
03-10-2009, 05:11 AM
I have been a Yaris owner since Feb 08 and have made some minor mods to her. I'm in the market for some lowering springs... and I have been debating between the Tein STech and the Tanabe DF210.

I've read a lot of posts on here... and I have come to the assumption that most use the Tanabe's. I just wanted some insight on the pro's and con's of both products if possible. I know Tein is a good quality spring, but I haven't heard much about the Tanabe's.

Here is a couple pics of what I have so far!
puetato89
03-10-2009, 05:32 AM
i guess it all depends on how low you want it....
808_Yaris
03-10-2009, 05:56 AM
welcome!! you must decide on brand preference and ride height. It's
your choice from there!
Phaeton
03-10-2009, 08:32 AM
I've got the df210's and I can't really find anything to complain about. the rides a little stiffer, but I expected that.
kimona
03-10-2009, 08:36 AM
What are the specs on your wheels and tyre size? That's an important coinsideration when considering a drop.
puetato89
03-10-2009, 04:52 PM
What are the specs on your wheels and tyre size? That's an important coinsideration when considering a drop.

+1
CyberShnowski
03-11-2009, 04:09 AM
Thanks all!

Wheel size is 205/40R17

I am expecting a stiff ride with the drop, so not so worried about that, lookin for quality of the spring as well as lowering height... the specs all seem to be close... and from what I see from here, it seems tein and tanabe are pretty equal... except for cost!!! Is the over all quality and longevity worth the extra cash???
puetato89
03-11-2009, 04:34 AM
i personally dont like tein... i have sprint springs and they barely stiffened(if that a word) the ride
CyberShnowski
03-11-2009, 04:45 AM
How much lower is it w the sprint springs? also, what is you wheel size?

Nice ride by the way... love the color!
puetato89
03-12-2009, 12:26 AM
my wheel size is the same as yours 205/40R17.... the springs gave me a 1.7" drop... i am content with them
cali yaris
03-12-2009, 02:27 AM
Another intermediate spring is the Progress, which is hard to pass up at $145 shipped.

I haven't had anyone say a bad thing about the Tanabes, they are a consistent best seller.
CyberShnowski
03-12-2009, 03:39 AM
Sweet... I appriciate the input!

I'll do a little more research, and get some pics up when its done!

THX!
puetato89
03-12-2009, 05:01 AM
listen 2 garm he's the yaris expert... maybe one day ill be as yaris knowledge as he is... :rolleyes: