Even NF210s need better shocks

[fuji]

So I installed a set of Tanabe NF210s today and took the Yaris for a pretty extensive test ride. Even though the drop is mild, they bounce all around the place if the road gets a bit rough leading to a poorly controlled ride. I suspect the stock shocks cannot handle t:burnrubber:he progressive nature of the springs when they ramp up. Here in Hawaii there are stretches of some pretty crappy roads.

As an experiment, I switched out only the rears with the stock springs. Actually the discrepancy in height is not very visually apparent. The ride was MUCH more controlled and comfortable.

I would recommend to anyone who is looking for a quality suspension ride to install their NF series springs with at least KYB shocks if not Tokico.

In the future, I may try a set of Megan coilovers with minimal drop set. Too bad I cannot find any coilover sleeves which would allow for some adjustment to fine tune the ride. Some adjustable shocks would be pretty cool too.

[Yaristwn]

So I installed a set of Tanabe NF210s today and took the Yaris for a pretty extensive test ride. Even though the drop is mild, they bounce all around the place if the road gets a bit rough leading to a poorly controlled ride. I suspect the stock shocks cannot handle t:burnrubber:he progressive nature of the springs when they ramp up. Here in Hawaii there are stretches of some pretty crappy roads.

As an experiment, I switched out only the rears with the stock springs. Actually the discrepancy in height is not very visually apparent. The ride was MUCH more controlled and comfortable.

I would recommend to anyone who is looking for a quality suspension ride to install their NF series springs with at least KYB shocks if not Tokico.

In the future, I may try a set of Megan coilovers with minimal drop set. Too bad I cannot find any coilover sleeves which would allow for some adjustment to fine tune the ride. Some adjustable shocks would be pretty cool too.
I had same problem when I only lowered mine with TOM's springs. But the ride gets better after the TOM's shock absorbers installed.

[Lafiro]

So, what your saying is, don't go with stock shocks once you drop the car?

Im pretty much thinking two things since I have TRD springs:

Get the TRD struts/shocks for $419
Or get the KYB GR-2 for half that price.

If this doesn't get an answer I'll start a new thread once I get home from class.
Thanks.

[bdc87]

I think the KYB's are close to stock, I personally have Tokico's and they are less expensive then the TRD's and of whats been said similar to the trds.

[MUSKOKA800]

I have the TRD shocks with TRD springs and anti-sway bar.
No bouncing here. Just railing the corners.

Nothing looks funnier that a slammed ricer pogoing down the highway. You just know the mod. budget didn't include upgraded damping. Barf bags required.

[fuji]

I think the NF series springs are very soft. IT is the lack of rebound dampening that was bothering me.

As for the other reply, I think the Tokicos are definately the way to go. Although the KYBs are cheaper, you will probably not be satisfied with their performance.