adjustable shocks, anyone? [Archive] - Toyota Yaris Forums

Kaotic Lazagna

03-23-2007, 03:18 AM

http://shop.toyotapartstore.com/buy.php?make_text=toyota&ml=yar--002&model_text=yaris&year=2007&part_name=suspension_kit&brand_name=tokico&s=1&my=1

found that while i was browsing around online. if i had an extra 200 bucks, i would have gotten those instead of the TRD shocks...

ColinT

03-23-2007, 01:50 PM

I cant find any info other than this store on a Dspec Yaris application. I shot the store and tokico an email so hopefully we will find out more.

Moose

03-23-2007, 02:02 PM

Just wait for KYB to make an AGX application for the Yaris- great strut, much cheaper.

Kaotic Lazagna

03-23-2007, 02:19 PM

I cant find any info other than this store on a Dspec Yaris application. I shot the store and tokico an email so hopefully we will find out more.

yeah, i never seen this until now. but my friend installed a set on his Mustang. says it's way too stiff, even with the softest settings. but then again, he has Eibach springs and stabilizers (front and rear). i can't find the pics i took of his car.

Kaotic Lazagna

03-23-2007, 02:19 PM

Just wait for KYB to make an AGX application for the Yaris- great strut, much cheaper.

are teh AGX adjustable, i forget...

ROCKLAND TOYOTA

03-23-2007, 04:02 PM

just so you know OEM TOYOTA and TRD are made by TOKICO....

C2AUTOSPL

03-23-2007, 04:06 PM

oh yea.. not KYB anymore? My TRD shocks on my celica has KYB etched on it.

Kaotic Lazagna

03-23-2007, 04:07 PM

just so you know OEM TOYOTA and TRD are made by TOKICO....

i knew that. isn't the TRD CAI made by AEM, and the springs by Eibach?

ROCKLAND TOYOTA

03-23-2007, 05:48 PM

i knew that. isn't the TRD CAI made by AEM, and the springs by Eibach?
yes..... and from what im told KYB is another manufacturer.....

Moose

03-23-2007, 05:51 PM

are teh AGX adjustable, i forget...

Yup.

Kaotic Lazagna

03-24-2007, 04:02 AM

something i can't remember, is KYB an American company?

Moose

03-24-2007, 12:49 PM

something i can't remember, is KYB an American company?

You know, I'm not sure. I believe that they are, mostly because they made mostly domestic apps until a few years back, when they got into the sport compact thing pretty heavily.

Regardless, I've never been unhappy with any of their products- the GR2 non-adjustable is a good strut, as well, just not as well-suited to lowered vehicles.

Kaotic Lazagna

03-25-2007, 01:29 AM

You know, I'm not sure. I believe that they are, mostly because they made mostly domestic apps until a few years back, when they got into the sport compact thing pretty heavily.

Regardless, I've never been unhappy with any of their products- the GR2 non-adjustable is a good strut, as well, just not as well-suited to lowered vehicles.

i bought the GR-2 when i had my GTI. but i also bought Megan lowering springs, supposedly lowering the car two inches, but in reality, didn't even lower it an inch! i would have liked the GR-2 to be a little more firm.

Black Yaris

03-25-2007, 01:32 AM

Damn for the cost of those struts I can have custom Air strut assemblies made....

Kaotic Lazagna

03-25-2007, 01:33 AM

serious? i thought air ride suspensions were crazy expensive...

Black Yaris

03-25-2007, 01:35 AM

Um no, about a grand, air ride would cost you less than coilovers and they would ride a hell of a lot better

Kaotic Lazagna

03-25-2007, 01:41 AM

wow, never knew that. i'm assuming that some people would rather get coil overs for the performance, and an air ride set up for looks?

largeorangefont

03-25-2007, 01:53 AM

wow, never knew that. i'm assuming that some people would rather get coil overs for the performance, and an air ride set up for looks?

Yea. I helped set up the first XB on air a couple years ago. It rode well, but there was no handling gain.

I think air might end up being a few hundred more than coilovers.

The Tein coilovers ride great BTW.

Black Yaris

03-25-2007, 02:02 AM

wow, never knew that. i'm assuming that some people would rather get coil overs for the performance, and an air ride set up for looks?

Ride quality, a more extreme drop, and the ability to change ride hight due to road conditions, coilovers are 100% performance, personaly I would not want them on a daily driver, too much hasle, that is why I prefer bags, but I like to go show, with a lil bit of go

largeorangefont

03-25-2007, 02:11 AM

Ride quality, a more extreme drop, and the ability to change ride hight due to road conditions, coilovers are 100% performance, personaly I would not want them on a daily driver, too much hasle, that is why I prefer bags, but I like to go show, with a lil bit of go

The Tein basics have a very good ride. Better than stock in some cars.

Galavoxx

03-27-2007, 12:39 PM

just so you know OEM TOYOTA and TRD are made by TOKICO....

Mine were made by KYB. It says so right on the shock.

Kaotic Lazagna

03-27-2007, 01:09 PM

i wonder what date Tokico started making shocks for Toyota...

CASTREX

03-27-2007, 01:21 PM

just so you know OEM TOYOTA and TRD are made by TOKICO....

yes..... and from what im told KYB is another manufacturer.....

Mine were made by KYB. It says so right on the shock.

Is there a KYB or TOKICO shock equivalent to the TRD? If they are supplying TRD with the shocks... must be one out there with out the TRD sticker at a lower price... don't you think?

Hey Rockland, can you get the manufacturer part number (not the Toyota/TRD part #) for the Yaris shocks? It might be written in small letters some where on the shock.

Galavoxx

03-27-2007, 01:22 PM

It's possible KYB makes the TRDs for the US market and Tokico make them for the rest of the world. The USA Yaris is most likely assembled in the USA.

Galavoxx

03-27-2007, 01:27 PM

Is there a KYB or TOKICO shock equivalent to the TRD? If they are supplying TRD with the shocks... must be one out there with out the TRD sticker at a lower price... don't you think?

Hey Rockland, can you get the manufacturer part number (not the Toyota/TRD part #) for the Yaris shocks? It might be written in small letters some where on the shock.

I emailed KYB about this already because I wanted the AGX or some other reasonably priced adjustable absorber. KYB replied to me by saying that although there may be a KYB branded version of the TRD absorber in the future, there is not one available at this time. Meaning, Toyota probably has a one or two year contract with KYB that gives TRD exclusive branding on this particular KYB absorber. That's my guess.

CASTREX

03-27-2007, 01:35 PM

There are Tokico and KYB options for the ECHO but nothing posted for the Yaris... But i bet is got to be something out there...

Tokico HTS option for the Echo (NCP12L)
http://www.hitachi-hap-la.com/TokicoGasShocks/app/25a.html

KYB GR-2 option for the ECHO
http://www.kyb.com/catalog/2006_passenger_car.pdf

CASTREX

03-27-2007, 01:36 PM

I emailed KYB about this already because I wanted the AGX or some other reasonably priced adjustable absorber. KYB replied to me by saying that although there may be a KYB branded version of the TRD absorber in the future, there is not one available at this time. Meaning, Toyota probably has a one or two year contract with KYB that gives TRD exclusive branding on this particular KYB absorber. That's my guess.

Sucks! :thumbdown:

Galavoxx

03-27-2007, 01:38 PM

big time.

Kaotic Lazagna

03-28-2007, 03:54 AM

It's possible KYB makes the TRDs for the US market and Tokico make them for the rest of the world. The USA Yaris is most likely assembled in the USA.

the window sticker says that the Yarii are not assembled anywhere in the US.

Galavoxx

03-28-2007, 12:17 PM

the window sticker says that the Yarii are not assembled anywhere in the US.

Maybe that's why it took so long to get mine. :rolleyes:

Moose

03-28-2007, 12:46 PM

Galavoxx

03-28-2007, 12:55 PM

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4654

:thumbsup:

Sweet. It's been several months since I mailed them. I hope they don't come out with an adjustable b/c I would have waited if I had known this.

R0ME0

03-28-2007, 04:25 PM

just so you know OEM TOYOTA and TRD are made by TOKICO....

Nope! They are made by KYB. Tokiko shocks are crap IMO! Wait for the AGX 2's from KYB which will be adjustable. A Very very good shocks which will not disappoint!!

Kaotic Lazagna

03-29-2007, 12:37 AM

Nope! They are made by KYB. Tokiko shocks are crap IMO! Wait for the AGX 2's from KYB which will be adjustable. A Very very good shocks which will not disappoint!!

i bought the TRD shocks...lol...couldn't wait.