Tanabe DF & Strutbar install

[mcdaddy]

Sharing here some pictures of the DIY taken last night.

Fresh from the box Tanabe DF210
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/mcdaddy/Yaris%2006/Tanabe%20Install/freshfromthestates.jpg
Putting the condom for a safer ride
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/mcdaddy/Yaris%2006/Tanabe%20Install/thecondom.jpg
Master showman comparing the stock vs. tanabe’s DF
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/mcdaddy/Yaris%2006/Tanabe%20Install/mastershowmancomparingthestocktanab.jpg
Fitting the spring..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/mcdaddy/Yaris%2006/Tanabe%20Install/tanabesitting.jpg
Master showman on the move (don't mind the exhaust pipe.. that f&*&ing Yemeni screwed 'em.. I'll have 'em fixed soon.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/mcdaddy/Yaris%2006/Tanabe%20Install/mastershowmanonthemove.jpg
Done!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/mcdaddy/Yaris%2006/Tanabe%20Install/pitcrewsworking.jpg
Tanabe strutbar
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/mcdaddy/Yaris%2006/Tanabe%20Install/tanabestrutbarinstalled4.jpg
& done!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/mcdaddy/Yaris%2006/Tanabe%20Install/tanabestrutbarinstalled3.jpg
Front spring
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/mcdaddy/Yaris%2006/Tanabe%20Install/bebotthespring.jpg
& the shop owner – Jay
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/mcdaddy/Yaris%2006/Tanabe%20Install/jaytanabefrontspring.jpg
With a kinky move after install
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/mcdaddy/Yaris%2006/Tanabe%20Install/kinkyronald.jpg
All set & ready to go… master showman with the pit crews – looks like I have all the help I need.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/mcdaddy/Yaris%2006/Tanabe%20Install/mrshowmanwithpitcrews.jpg
me & the shop owner..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/mcdaddy/Yaris%2006/Tanabe%20Install/pitcrews.jpg
First road test @ 3rd gear
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/mcdaddy/Yaris%2006/Tanabe%20Install/130kph3rdgear.jpg
& 5th..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/mcdaddy/Yaris%2006/Tanabe%20Install/180kph.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/mcdaddy/Yaris%2006/Tanabe%20Install/rearspolier.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/mcdaddy/Yaris%2006/Tanabe%20Install/tanabedropped.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/mcdaddy/Yaris%2006/Tanabe%20Install/tanabebadge.jpg

[YamilR]

I spent some time in Bahrain and all I saw was Mercedes, BMW and other BIG money cars, so a Yaris looks like a big change

[mcdaddy]

Yup!! In fact there are plenty of compact cars nowadays here in Middle East & the locals’ are starting to get rolling on that F1 circuit in Bahrain every now & then. Well, they have the bucks & can afford to buy out of the factory hot cars but on the other hand, you’ll miss the challenge of making a Yaris kicks some ass on the road.

[ROCKLANDTOYOTA]

does that mechanic really work on cars with his sandels on???? you should really take some better pictures of the side view of the car so i can see the actual look of the car lowered. and the picture of the condom install was that included with the springs or a trade secret????

[mcdaddy]

does that mechanic really work on cars with his sandels on???? you should really take some better pictures of the side view of the car so i can see the actual look of the car lowered. and the picture of the condom install was that included with the springs or a trade secret????
so what's wrong with sandals white boy.. these mechanics are off duty but give us a helping hand to do the job.. how generous.. get the point? that's why i post these on the DIY THREAD (that explain) because I did not pay them any cent nor ask me for payment.. :respekt:

[hybrid4age]

does that mechanic really work on cars with his sandels on???? you should really take some better pictures of the side view of the car so i can see the actual look of the car lowered. and the picture of the condom install was that included with the springs or a trade secret????


something wrong with wearing sandals? would the installation of the springs and strut bar be affected by it?


is your brain in your feet?

[eTiMaGo]

I don't think he was criticizing the wearing of sandals, just surprised!

[mcdaddy]

I don't think he was criticizing the wearing of sandals, just surprised!

hahaha..yeah right bro.. peace!!

[ROCKLANDTOYOTA]

^^^ NO I WAS, making fun of the sandals because thats funny as hell....guess no response to the better pictures though.....

[mcdaddy]

^^^ NO I WAS, making fun of the sandals because thats funny as hell....guess no response to the better pictures though.....

just imagine how good he might be when he wears his red wings shoes :biggrin: :bellyroll:

I took a shot yesterday but it wasn't that good.. I'll take another shot when I have my cam battery charged :eek:

[botski1]

Very talented mechanic = Handsome ride! :wink:

[Razr]

Saudi mechanics wear sandals? Definately one-upping the avg Thai mehanics flip-flops :)

[Razr]

So how's the ride quality with the Tanabe's mcdaddy?

[mcdaddy]

So how's the ride quality with the Tanabe's mcdaddy?

great!! :thumbup: really great!! comfy ride but stiff on rough road & cornering..

[d4w1]

Tanabe installation instructions only calls out sprial wrap useage on the rear coil springs.

[thomasward00]

I wouldn't let mechanics that look like that work on my car.....

Sandals....LOL!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ran Kizama]

I wouldn't let mechanics that look like that work on my car.....

Sandals....LOL!!!!!!!!!!!Yeah, you can stick to the looting mechanics in New Orleans. :rolleyes:


Looks good mcdaddy. Slap some rims on that thing and you'll be about set. :thumbsup:

[sboy]

wow!!! its nice to see those pics!

mabuhay ka mcdaddy!

[thomasward00]

Yeah, you can stick to the looting mechanics in New Orleans. :rolleyes:


Looks good mcdaddy. Slap some rims on that thing and you'll be about set. :thumbsup:


I see that you're from Georgia....

Don't be hating because the Saints own the Falcons now........