Got my baby lowered FINALLY

[custom Lftback]

So I got together with texkid on Friday who gave me the DEAL OF THE CENTURY for his Tanabe DF210 springs and helped me install them. Here is a few pics of the "before", the install, and the "after" pics. I love the springs, now I gotta get the sway bar put on, then my suspension mods will be finished. I am thinking of saving up for some new struts, but that will be a while yet. Let me know what ya think!

group photo
http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs245.snc1/9233_144625988899_534693899_3413228_5887011_n.jpg

texkid's yaris
http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs245.snc1/9233_144626033899_534693899_3413236_3434175_n.jpg

i know, i know, she is filthy. she is getting a much-needed cleaning once this rainy weather lets up.
http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs245.snc1/9233_144625993899_534693899_3413229_4029708_n.jpg

http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs265.snc1/9233_144626003899_534693899_3413231_1537724_n.jpg

ok, last "before" pic...lets get going already!!! :biggrin:
http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs265.snc1/9233_144626018899_534693899_3413233_3278118_n.jpg

jacking her up
http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs245.snc1/9233_144626053899_534693899_3413240_2864445_n.jpg

said lowering springs
http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs245.snc1/9233_144626063899_534693899_3413242_1118491_n.jpg

wheel's off!
http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs245.snc1/9233_144626068899_534693899_3413243_194479_n.jpg

the springs are crazy shorter than stock!!
http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs265.snc1/9233_144626088899_534693899_3413247_1617661_n.jpg

the back is done!
http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs245.snc1/9233_144626103899_534693899_3413249_5269371_n.jpg

yeah!! now that's what i'm talkin about :headbang:
http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs265.snc1/9233_144626133899_534693899_3413253_1633400_n.jpg

glamour shot of texkid :laugh:
http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs265.snc1/9233_144626123899_534693899_3413251_6749663_n.jpg

front wheels off!
http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs265.snc1/9233_144626128899_534693899_3413252_5811221_n.jpg

struts removed (what a pain that was!) and yes, a spring compressor was used. we were safe haha.
http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs245.snc1/9233_144626143899_534693899_3413255_4865740_n.jpg

:thumbup:
http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs245.snc1/9233_144626183899_534693899_3413262_4970417_n.jpg

all done!!!!!!
http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs245.snc1/9233_144626223899_534693899_3413269_5861275_n.jpg

http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs265.snc1/9233_144626233899_534693899_3413271_573533_n.jpg

all in all it took about 3 hours from start to finish. 2 people make this job a WHOLE lot easier! so yeah, i LOVE my dropped yaris and the ride is great. thanks again texkid.

[AND189]

good job mate how much of a bitch is it to drop out the struts looks nice

[custom Lftback]

the front is 90% of the battle. you have to remove the plastics underneath your windshield wipers. then remove everything underneath that to get access to the top of the struts in the engine bay. then after removing the tires you have to take off the bolts for the struts, but make sure you have like a jack stand to support the brake or the axle will pop out of socket. then pop the whole strut out. it does take time, but with two people it makes it 20x easier.

[lilredrocket]

Ride looks good man!!!

[custom Lftback]

thanks!!!!! :)

[tomato]

looks pretty rad!! Thanks for the step by step pix, too :thumbsup:

Can you really tell the difference in handling?

[ozmdd]

Well done. TX representing!

[custom Lftback]

yes, i can definitely tell a difference!!! it feels a lot more solid on the road. I can take corners a lot sharper too :). it is a lot more fun to drive now.

oh yeah, reppin texas!! haha

[tomato]

good to know! enjoy!

[Ryu]

Looks so much better now !! :thumbsup:

[custom Lftback]

yes, i totally agree! before it looked like it was on stilts! haha :smile:

[wiliker]

Looks good :biggrin:

[AND189]

custom Lftback
the front is 90% of the battle. you have to remove the plastics underneath your windshield wipers. then remove everything underneath that to get access to the top of the struts in the engine bay. then after removing the tires you have to take off the bolts for the struts, but make sure you have like a jack stand to support the brake or the axle will pop out of socket. then pop the whole strut out. it does take time, but with two people it makes it 20x easier.

yeh i did mine myself took 6 hours he reminded me about how longe the front took it was a "Bitch" :) thanks for the explanation i put trd springs and struts in.

[AND189]

mate i have the ultra racing strut brace and sway bar i put the springs in first and struts it was epic then i put in the braces and sway bar fucken hell it is crazy anyone whant to race around roundabouts ??? the car just goes around like its on tracks flog my mates mx6 through corners just the straight part after i struggle and in the wet its not nice if you can get the brace and bars mate you are on your way to a mean corner toy also i have 15" 195/40 and no body role or tire rolling taking a freway entrance from an 80 zone to 110 at a tight 90 degree bend my mate beind me said i had the back left wheel off the ground good luck mate trust me go the full way and putt all the hot bits on and the nst short shift ... "i have to go the the garage real quick ha ha"

[PETERPOOP]

WAY BETTER!

[custom Lftback]

mate i have the ultra racing strut brace and sway bar i put the springs in first and struts it was epic then i put in the braces and sway bar fucken hell it is crazy anyone whant to race around roundabouts ??? the car just goes around like its on tracks flog my mates mx6 through corners just the straight part after i struggle and in the wet its not nice if you can get the brace and bars mate you are on your way to a mean corner toy also i have 15" 195/40 and no body role or tire rolling taking a freway entrance from an 80 zone to 110 at a tight 90 degree bend my mate beind me said i had the back left wheel off the ground good luck mate trust me go the full way and putt all the hot bits on and the nst short shift ... "i have to go the the garage real quick ha ha"

haha very nice!! yes i am looking forward to the sway bar. I love this little car!!! :thumbup:

[advocate]

the drop looks great. those wheels definitely gotta go next!!

[yarr_is]

looks much better lowered =]

[custom Lftback]

looks much better lowered =]

i agree :biggrin:

[DandiDani]

looks great! thats the next project i wanna do.

[custom Lftback]

it is a fun project. but every project is fun if you know that the end result will make your car look better :)

[mario98c]

Do you cut the bump stop ???

[custom Lftback]

yes, the bump stops were cut

[Dj_SloKid]

damn i think in installed my spring backwards , is that possible??? because the rear of my sedan in lower than the front, please help

[ezhacker1]

It will sit lower in the back, just how it will be. you could get spring stiffeners to keep it from compressing as much.

[alch3miss]

niice height

[auxmike]

How much did you cut off the bump stops?