What springs to get?

[RacerFreakXXX]

I'm being really cheap but I want to drop the car a bit before I buy coilovers. I have some bills that have to be paid firs before I commit 1500 for a good set of coilovers. Which of these 2 springs would be better on stock struts, Progress or AOE TigerTec lowering springs?

I'm going to be buying them from garm asap so help me decide :thumbsup:

[lilredrocket]

The AOE's are going to be the ones I get next. And they are cheap which is a good thing!!

[RacerFreakXXX]

lol... that's what I'm thinking. The more money I save the better.

I just ordered the AOE TigerTec lowering springs, from the only place in town, Micro Image. These should hold me over till I can get some silk roads :laugh:

[AdeJong 03]

congrats, looks like you already knew what you wanted though lol

[ern-diz]

lol... that's what I'm thinking. The more money I save the better.

I just ordered the AOE TigerTec lowering springs, from the only place in town, Micro Image. These should hold me over till I can get some silk roads :laugh:

silk roads huh...if i may ask, where were u thinking of getting them, how much did u plan to pay for them and why did you decided on them?

[RacerFreakXXX]

i had them on a 240 and they were amazing so I trust the quality. Garm has them on his site that or I'm sure i could just contact the company. Planning on paying about 1500 give or take 100. Cusco is nice but nothing really catches my eye and hks is overpriced. You could go with bc, megan, or ksport but you loose quality and on a daily driver quality is number 1.

[AdeJong 03]

silk road ftw! if i were to get coilovers i wouldnt run megan or ksport anyways because ive heard to many stories of them not handling streets well/blowing out

ive personally had experience with ground control, stance, and jic and they have all held up pretty well.

[lilredrocket]

Loren is running the basic Ksport package on his Yaris. I believe he has been running them for over a year. Since he bought them they have come out with their RR kit which is supposed to be a lot better.

[cali yaris]

silk roads huh...if i may ask, where were u thinking of getting them, how much did u plan to pay for them and why did you decided on them?

from me -- I stock them :thumbsup:

[RacerFreakXXX]

exactly :thumbup:

oh... has anyone blown their struts by running lowering springs on their yaris with stock struts?

[lilredrocket]

I haven't yet about 12K miles on mine.

[detroiter]

I've had the AOE's for quite some time now and I suggest going with them. They are quite a bit firmer then a stock ride with just the right amount of drop, not too short and not slammed either. After they settle in, they are a total blast. Like I said, a bit firm but comfortable as well at the same time so no worries in that department. Nobody buys lowering springs for comfort increases anyways :)

[youngxlos]

I am also debating what springs to get.
I heard the tanabe are very bouncy, not on a yaris, but my friends g35 is very bouncy with those springs.
how are the yaris tanbe springs???
I have tein ssp on the Celica, but i don't feel like buying coilovers for the yaris just yet, what do you guys think???

[youngxlos]

so i just checked a few site, and the tein have a 1.9 drop front and rear.
def something i am looking for, does anyone have them here?? if so how do you like them??
any problems with ride being bouncy or rubbing?

[RacerFreakXXX]

well I should have my springs by the 21 and hopefully have them on shortly after. My stupid friend who knows nothing about cars keeps saying I'm going to blow a shock and it just got me curious. I don't care about rid comfort, when I get coilovers they will be stiff as hell :D

[youngxlos]

^^^ the stock shock well eventually blow, but that wont happen over night.
it will blow out after a few years

[AdeJong 03]

i havent purchased them yet but i had decided to go with trd springs and struts in a couple weeks because it gives the car a perfect drop for daily driving in my opinion. i had always thought the nf210s were not low enough and the d210s were too low but the trds are right in the middle :)

keep in mind ive owned a few cars that i dumped for the hell of it over the years and i am completely over that. now its that fine line between performance and practicality for me!

[detroiter]

I'm telling you your making a mistake if your not taking a second look at the AOE TigerTec springs. It's not a massive drop but it's big enough of one to give it a "low" look. And as far as spring rates, they are the stiffest you can get as far as I'm aware of. yet they are still very comfortable for daily driving. Lets not forget they are also one of the cheapest priced springs you can get.

In other words, you WILL NOT be disappointed with the AOE springs.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

The TigerTec's are what, 4.0kg in the front and 3.0kg in the rear. No doubt the stiffest front springs on the market. The S.Tech's are 3.0 in the front and 3.5 kg in the rear.

Youngxlos, if you have a sedan, all specs will be actually greater, meaning more of a drop. The S.Tech's are 1.9" for the LB, but they're at least 2" for the sedans.


Pics

TigerTecs
woo hoo WAY TO GO!

Here's the only installed pic I have, til detroiter posts his up:

http://www.microimageonline.com/images/products/suspension/TigerTec-installed.jpg

Couldn't find a LB pic for the S.Tech's, so using one of mine:
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/05-21-09/ParkingLotHDR2DP-2.jpg

[cali yaris]

AdeJong, Progress is also the same drop at TRD, same quality, and far less money. You really will be paying for the brand name only (and the red color) if you buy TRD springs. I know, I've had them on my car.

Tanabes are NOT bouncy on the Yaris.

[AdeJong 03]

AdeJong, Progress is also the same drop at TRD, same quality, and far less money. You really will be paying for the brand name only (and the red color) if you buy TRD springs. I know, I've had them on my car.

Tanabes are NOT bouncy on the Yaris.

what kind of set up did you have in the car with the trds? how was the ride?

i wanted to get all of the trd suspension in order to avoid voiding the warranty

i wonder what the spring rates are between progress and trd

[Kaotic Lazagna]

My friend has the TRD suspension minus the sway bar. It's somewhat stiff, but no where near TRD shocks and S.Tech springs. lol.

[AdeJong 03]

My friend has the TRD suspension minus the sway bar. It's somewhat stiff, but no where near TRD shocks and S.Tech springs. lol.

so it rides pretty well? im totally over bumpy race suspension but was a drop and better handling so i was hoping full trd suspension would be that compromise.

i got a coupon for 20% off TRD accessories from my local dealership so im going to get the springs, shocks, and sway at the same time

[Crims0n5]

The TigerTec's are what, 4.0kg in the front and 3.0kg in the rear. No doubt the stiffest front springs on the market. The S.Tech's are 3.0 in the front and 3.5 kg in the rear.

Youngxlos, if you have a sedan, all specs will be actually greater, meaning more of a drop. The S.Tech's are 1.9" for the LB, but they're at least 2" for the sedans.


Pics

TigerTecs


Couldn't find a LB pic, so using one of mine:
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/05-21-09/ParkingLotHDR2DP-2.jpg

I just wanted to clarify something. Is that a pic of your yaris with the TigerTec springs Kaotic? If so, expect a purchase from me soon Garm!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

so it rides pretty well? im totally over bumpy race suspension but was a drop and better handling so i was hoping full trd suspension would be that compromise.

i got a coupon for 20% off TRD accessories from my local dealership so im going to get the springs, shocks, and sway at the same time

I think it rides pretty well, but it could be stiffer, but then again, all lowering springs for the Yaris can be stiffer.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I just wanted to clarify something. Is that a pic of your yaris with the TigerTec springs Kaotic? If so, expect a purchase from me soon Garm!

I'm sorry, my mistake. I thought I had put in "LB with S.Tech's". My car is on TRD Sportivo shocks and Tein S.Tech's.

[youngxlos]

well i have a 2 door hatch, so i guess 1.9 is not bad.
i might add a lip later down the road, if i feel its rubbing ill probably just get coilovers and adjust the height so the lip can clear things.
thanks for all the info Kaotic

[Keith Tinari]

well i have a 2 door hatch, so i guess 1.9 is not bad.
i might add a lip later down the road, if i feel its rubbing ill probably just get coilovers and adjust the height so the lip can clear things.
thanks for all the info Kaotic

I have S Techs on stock suspension and they are great as far as driving is concerned. No bounce, they handle well when coupled with a decent tire. My only gripe is they cant be an almost 2" drop. Heres mine.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b378/ScoobyKeith205/IMG_1374.jpg

[youngxlos]

^^^ nice, that drop looks perfect on the 2door hatch...
ill be ordering a set of Tein S-Tech springs Friday =)
thanks everyone for the help