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stevethegimp
12-05-2010, 12:42 AM
Just thought i'd show off the install I did this weekend on my Yaris. Ordered Tokico Blues and Micro Image Springs a little while ago and installed them yesterday!

I was a complete suspension noob before the install and it still only took me 3 hours to complete the install. Obviously the toughest time was dealing with the front struts/shocks but the rears only took 15 minutes!

As for actual, on the road, experience...I feel like it's a totally different car! I've been using Yokohama S-Types at the local auto-x and they would squeal and whine quite a bit. No such whine this time, it's surreal how planted and surefooted the car feels with the suspension upgrade! I even broke the springs in this morning with a lovely mountain drive.

Overall I would rate this as a top priority upgrade for any Yaris owner interested in auto-x/just livening up the car.

Enjoy some pictures!

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Klink10
12-05-2010, 10:22 AM
Outstanding. Owner pride in that you did it yourself.
Midnight Drifter
12-05-2010, 08:30 PM
Wait, so did you like, double-spring the rear? O.o
stevethegimp
12-05-2010, 10:03 PM
Haha double spring the rear? That would be pretty interesting! But no....just your ordinary setup.
itscarboy
12-17-2010, 07:34 PM
Looking good!
Midnight Drifter
12-18-2010, 02:39 PM
Haha double spring the rear? That would be pretty interesting! But no....just your ordinary setup.

Yeah, I just realized the 'black' parts was the spring cover... whoops :biggrin:
cali yaris
12-18-2010, 04:27 PM
awesome, glad you like them - it's a great combo for a suspension/handling upgrade.
SilverBack
12-18-2010, 05:46 PM
Very nice stance. How's the ride quality now over bumps and dips?
Thirty-Nine
12-20-2010, 07:21 PM
I also run Tokico HPs; a great street setup.
stevethegimp
12-20-2010, 08:27 PM
Very nice stance. How's the ride quality now over bumps and dips?

Well you certainly feel every bump and dip, but I was prepared for that. Taking corners so fast you wheel hop the rear tires leaves a big grin on the face, not sure if that's because i'm ecstatic or terrified.

Overall it's a great improvement on the stock suspension and unless I have 4 full grown males in the car I haven't had to worry about bottoming out or anything like that.