Next Mod?

[Cutie Pie #2]

I'm having a tough time desiding what mod to do next. Out of these two I'm only able to one now.

TRD shocks & struts

OR

TRD axle back exhaust

Which one will be better for the yaris over all, I know they are two different things totally but have the funds to do one. Or if anyone else has a better idea please give your input. Mods I have so far, TRD sway bar, Maxxin Ahead rims and TRD air filter. Thanks in advance!

Update: decided on Tokico Blues- a nice mod to add, car rides and drives more sporty and firm, and I also got the TRD axle back exhaust, a little loud but I think I can live with it.

[TinyGiant]

i just picked up the tanabe medallion concept G axel back and love the sound of it. i think i'll notice more improvement when i get a CAI on there..

[Tamago]

do suspension first.

[Tamago]

anyone try this yet?

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/suspension.jsp?&make=H%26R&model=Street-Perf.+Coil-Over&group=Street-Perf.+Coil-Over&autoMake=Toyota&autoModel=Yaris+S+Hatchback&autoYear=2008&autoModClar=&partNum=29070.1&perfCode=P

[RABYARIS]

TRD shocks & struts

[cali yaris]

Tokico blue shocks and struts for $100 less than TRD :thumbsup:

[cali yaris]

anyone try this yet?

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...0.1&perfCode=P

I have a set in stock, no one ever bought them. Maybe because they don't publish spring rates, so we don't know how they would "feel". I sure like H&R products, though!

[Tamago]

I have a set in stock, no one ever bought them. Maybe because they don't publish spring rates, so we don't know how they would "feel". I sure like H&R products, though!

can you take pictures of them? i'm sure in california someone has a spring rate dyno.

[Cutie Pie #2]

Tokico blue shocks and struts for $100 less than TRD :thumbsup:

What is the going cost to install these shocks, I know a place to go to, just want to know a price so I know I'm not ripped off. I don't have any tools or place to do it myself, so I need to have it done.

[Tamago]

What is the going cost to install these shocks, I know a place to go to, just want to know a price so I know I'm not ripped off. I don't have any tools or place to do it myself, so I need to have it done.

i do it for $80+ (depends on what else is done at the same time)


if you can't find a yw member or a reasonable installer for under $100...... then... fly me up, if you pay my airfare i'll do it for free lol

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/Susptabl.jsp?autoMake=Toyota&autoModel=Yaris+Hatchback&autoYear=2007&autoModClar=&brand=all

you can have KYB (TRD uses them and rebadges for many applications, not sure about yaris though) GR2's for very cheap :)

[thebarber]

get lowering springs and tokico blues

id install them for you, but you may not be remotely close to me, either

[Bob Dog]

Suspension makes a huge difference in handling, exhaust makes a very, very minor difference in performance. I've had the TRD setup for over a year and give it my strong recommendation.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I'd do suspension first. Imo, you'll feel the fun factor more on suspension mods than bolt-on power mods.

[Cutie Pie #2]

I'd do suspension first. Imo, you'll feel the fun factor more on suspension mods than bolt-on power mods.

Well, I thank everyone for there help, I think I'm going the suspension route, but I'm not going to lower it, were I live the roads are bad and I would do damage if the car gets lowered. I want to stick with TRD, but like the price of the tokico blues. I will keep you posted.

[1NZYaris1]

i do it for $80+ (depends on what else is done at the same time)


if you can't find a yw member or a reasonable installer for under $100...... then... fly me up, if you pay my airfare i'll do it for free lol

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/Susptabl.jsp?autoMake=Toyota&autoModel=Yaris+Hatchback&autoYear=2007&autoModClar=&brand=all

you can have KYB (TRD uses them and rebadges for many applications, not sure about yaris though) GR2's for very cheap :)

Yeh the TRD are just rebadged KYB's , i have the part number's written down ,in my work shop , will find them and post up here if you want .
Or you could go with Tokico Blues as per Garm.:thumbsup:

[Tamago]

Well, I thank everyone for there help, I think I'm going the suspension route, but I'm not going to lower it, were I live the roads are bad and I would do damage if the car gets lowered. I want to stick with TRD, but like the price of the tokico blues. I will keep you posted.

kyb's are even cheaper lol

[eric81]

shocks and struts... then do an entire exhaust replacement, not just axel back.

[auxmike]

I bought my TRD exhaust for $300. It sounds great and it won't rot out like the potato shaped muffler it ships with.
I can't justify changing out a perfectly good suspension before it's worn out.
I also added the TRD sway bar, what a difference!:thumbup:
If you want something that can be seen and heard, get the exhaust.....

[Bob Dog]

If you think the sway bar made a difference you should get the shocks, struts and springs. You will go from :thumbup: to :eyebulge: :laugh:

TRD shocks, struts and springs with a TRD Sway bar is the same set up I run and the change is amazing. Your handling gos from econbox (good econbox) to mild sports car. Don't blow your money on an exhaust system until after you've done the suspension!!!!

[auxmike]

TRD shocks. struts and springs with a TRD Sway bar is the same set up I run and the change is amazing. Your handling gos from econbox (good econbox) to mild sports car. Don't blow your money on exhaust ansystem until after you've done the suspension!!!!


Ok then, get the suspension! The masses have spoken.
I DO love that sway bar though....:w00t:

[Klink10]

After the suspension upgrade, start thinking about weight reduction. Always a cheap mod. I like mine without the rear 60/40 and the light weight battery. Just a thought.

[Cutie Pie #2]

I ended getting Tokico blues shocks and struts from Micro Image, and talked to my local toyota shop (not dealership) Weikle's specialty for Toyota's a shop in PA if any one is interested a very good place to take Toyota's. They are installing them for $75. I didn't get springs because roads around here are really bad, maybe later. BTW would springs make any difference? just wondering.Thanks everyone for your input.

[Kioshi]

Springs will make a difference and reduce the roll in the car...

I have H&R lowering springs on mine, nothing else for suspension setup, and i could feel a difference right away from stock springs....on the freeway i had minimal roll changing lanes quickly in n out...very cool to lower. Go with H&R lowering springs for the Yaris, they are a bit expensive but they dont sag like other springs....I had mine on for more than a year now, and they are still strong :)

Good luck~

[Cutie Pie #2]

Springs will make a difference and reduce the roll in the car...

I have H&R lowering springs on mine, nothing else for suspension setup, and i could feel a difference right away from stock springs....on the freeway i had minimal roll changing lanes quickly in n out...very cool to lower. Go with H&R lowering springs for the Yaris, they are a bit expensive but they dont sag like other springs....I had mine on for more than a year now, and they are still strong :)

Good luck~

Do I need to get lowering springs for Tokico blue stocks and struts that are on their way to me.

[lilredrocket]

So what's the difference between the KYB's and Blues?

[Cutie Pie #2]

:thumbup:Well I got my shocks and struts on today, and well it was a little more than orginally said, it was $180 all together instead of the $75. Besides that the car rides soo much better, I thinK. Here's some pictures of the blues:

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Oh and then being so happy about my car, I got a speeding ticket, 67 in a 55 so I'm mad about that because I have a PA CDL, I was in MD, so I all I have to do is pay the fine ($90). :thumbdown:

[scape]

I was thinking about going with the H&R springs, I think they keep the back up a bit higher like in stock form, just lower. that appeals to me ;d
how stiff would you say they are?

[Cutie Pie #2]

I was thinking about going with the H&R springs, I think they keep the back up a bit higher like in stock form, just lower. that appeals to me ;d
how stiff would you say they are?

Much stiffer than stock ones, ride is more sporty.

[Kioshi]

Cutie Pie - You dont need to get lowering springs with the Tokico shocks/struts, but mounting the lowering springs w/ those shocks helps stiffen up the car a bit more when switching lanes rigorously on the highway :)

Scape - So far the pics that Kaotic and others have taken of my car, it kind does look like that rear H&R springs to make the back end look look a bit high than other springs, but overall from a side view they dont, imo~
They are very strong (just ask contraband, he's seen them since i got them installed). I have had them on since, spring 2008 :)...my friend, she says she can feel every crack my car goes over on the freeway...lol

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17449&page=12
Blue hatchback...theres some more from a 2008 meet if you search it...

[Cutie Pie #2]

[QUOTE=Kioshi;351555]Cutie Pie - You dont need to get lowering springs with the Tokico shocks/struts, but mounting the lowering springs w/ those shocks helps stiffen up the car a bit more when switching lanes rigorously on the highway :)

I decided to just to do the shocks and struts, I didn't want to lower car any (I like the height of the car ) car rides fine.

[auxmike]

Can the stock springs handle the stiffer shocks? Are there stock height springs that are firmer?
Those shocks match the car quite well, BTW!

[Cutie Pie #2]

Just went ahead and ordered the TRD muffler from sparks, I will post pics when it gets on. That's it I'm done with mods for now. And going to try installing it myself, any suggestions on installing muffler would be nice!

[MUSKOKA800]

Yeh the TRD are just rebadged KYB's , i have the part number's written down ,in my work shop , will find them and post up here if you want .
Or you could go with Tokico Blues as per Garm.:thumbsup:

TRD Sportivo Dampers are indeed KYB bodies but with TRD valving spec's.
Far from the stock performance of the OEM replacement KYB GR-2's which share the same outer body.

[thebarber]

TRD Sportivo Dampers are indeed KYB bodies but with TRD valving spec's.
Far from the stock performance of the OEM replacement KYB GR-2's which share the same outer body.

if you ever make it out to a meet, i want a ride in your car

[Cutie Pie #2]

New TRD muffler is installed!! I installed it myself, it took me about 30 mins. :thumbup:
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So, I got all the mods, I want to do for now. I really happy with the Tokico Blues, they're great, along with the TRD muffler.