TANABE SPRINGS

[C2AUTOSPL]

TANABE USA will be coming out with 2 lower springs for your Yaris.

DF210
Front: 1.6in (SPring rate 3.0 kg/mm)
Rear: 1.8in (SPring rate 2.2 kg/mm)


NF210
Front: 1.1in (Spring rate 2.5 kg/mm)
Rear: 1.3in (Spring rage 2.5 kg/mm)

Available in June

Pics will be up shortly for both springs to give you guys an idea on what it looks like.

Just incase you guys are wondering, yes its for NA Yaris.

[birdy]

sedan and liftback?

[El Jefe]

it wont matter, the suspension are the same and the weight isnt enough to make a difference

[El Jefe]

http://www.tanabe-usa.com/suspension/files/471_img1.jpg
http://www.tanabe-usa.com/suspension/files/468_img1.jpg
more pics here http://www.tanabe-usa.com/search.asp?frmMake=8&frmStrModel=yaris&category=APP_SUS&x=48&y=9&action=search

[Idjiit]

Seems like the TN121's are the way to go if you plan on actually having people in the car instead of just being outside taking photos of it.

[DVS YARIS]

i wonder if you can buy a set of tdf121 for the rear and tnf121 for the front ??

[El Jefe]

i was hopeing for tein to come out with their h-tech springs for the yaris because i've allways used tein coilovers and springs on my other cars when i could and like their quality, but looks like tanabe will get my buisness with the NF121's i don't want to loose the ride quality on this car

[ricko]

So what is the difference between these and the TRD (Eibach) springs???? What's the cost for a set????

[El Jefe]

msrp for the df121 is $200 and for the nf121 is $220 i dont know the specs on the trd springs so i couldnt help you on compairing them

[birdy]

pretty nice drop

[Calidrifter]

you can't compare the two because Toyota also includes new shocks I believe. But regularly Eibach costs about the same ($200-250 range).

Also on past models (i.e. Celica, MR-S) they have had two types of springs, both labled as TRD, the pro kit (1.5 drop) and the sportline (2.0 drop) but you had to seach for them by part number at the dealership you guys think that they will have the same thing for the yaris?

[Idjiit]

you can't compare the two because Toyota also includes new shocks I believe. But regularly Eibach costs about the same ($200-250 range).

No, you can buy the springs separately. The full shocks/springs TRD kit (that hasn't been released in the US) will likely be around $500. The springs alone are about $160.

[Calidrifter]

Thats good to know. But I would rather they just switch everything out at once I have had problems wiht my Tein S.tehcs and my KYB GR2's on my 240 so I would feel more comfertable doing it all at once.

[Ron]

the TRD/Eibach's drop the car ~1.3" from what I understand. With a new car and new shocks, such a mild drop should not blow your shocks out significantly faster. With an older car like the 240/older civics, yes there are problems going to a stiffer spring without replacing your shocks.

that is an odd spring rate in the rear for the Tanabe DF's... softer than the ones with half an inch less drop??

[birdy]

always replace shocks when you replace springs, or you will be doing it soon after. Not really saving any money. Shocks are like 300+ for all 4 from what I have seen which isn't that much.

[C2AUTOSPL]

always replace shocks when you replace springs, or you will be doing it soon after. Not really saving any money. Shocks are like 300+ for all 4 from what I have seen which isn't that much.

I instaleld ground controls on my celica when I just got it and lowered it 2in all around with stock shocks. Shocks never blew or any signs of wear til I replaced it with TRD shocks(after 3 years).

[birdy]

thats all well and good but new shocks are always good for new springs, especially if they are made for a lower stance.

[Ron]

not necessarily just new shocks, but the right type of shocks as well. if you are really into performance, getting shocks with firmer damping, perhaps even adjustability, will enhance the overall ride and allow you to tune the shocks to the springs for their particular use.

like i said, for normal every day use, there really isnt much problems using stock shocks with lowering springs. oem shocks should be replaced what, every 100k km's or so? using lowering springs maybe will take 20k km's off its life expectancy? our cars are still so new, the stock shocks are still in good shape and capable of keeping up with slightly stiffer springs. if our cars were getting up there in mileage, and the stock shocks are getting to the point where they need to be replaced anyways, then upgrade and replace then.

now if you were planning on driving the car aggresively via auto-x, track days, etc etc, then that's a different ball game. me, i just want to get rid of the 4x4 look, and reduce the body roll :)

[ricko]

Ron, I think the TRD springs lower the car closer to 2". I read somewhere
1.8", but it was not listed on the documentation I received. I was told that the shocks would be included in the 3 year bumper to bumper coverage, if TRD (Toyota) parts are used and they are installed by Toyota techs. :clap:

[Ron]

that looks more like a 1-1.5" drop with the TRD springs, comparing it with the pictures of the Tanabe springs. Also I remember a guy (echo hrs?) taking measurements before/after lowering on echofans, and i recall he measured 1.1" drop with the TRD's. however, the springs probably did not settle in yet.

the fact that toyota is willing to extend their 3 year warranty on the car with the TRD lowering springs on stock shocks, is enough to tell me that new shocks are not required at the time of spring installation as the springs are not that aggresive.

[ricko]

You might be right about the drop Ron, ....... it really is difficult to compare, and to be honest I didn't bother measuring. Echo might have measured. I remember a post too, although I thought it was 1.8"?????? Bottom line .... the car handles much better, and has the look I wanted. I don't think I would go lower here, because of the snow. You in tropical Van on the left coast, might think otherwise. The TRD stuff is pricier, but I wanted a "no hassle" approach. I am not really into car mods anymore, but the improvement in looks and performance justified the cost to me. Make no mistake though, this is NOT a racing set-up. Those wanting to get the ultimate in performance will want to go for the complete set-up: shocks, springs, and anti-sway bars.

[Thirty-Nine]

Not to go too off topic, but does the Yaris have a rear sway bar from the factory?

[Idjiit]

Not to go too off topic, but does the Yaris have a rear sway bar from the factory?

Can you even get sway bars for torsion beam suspensions?

[BulletProofAuto]

i was hopeing for tein to come out with their h-tech springs for the yaris because i've allways used tein coilovers and springs on my other cars when i could and like their quality, but looks like tanabe will get my buisness with the NF121's i don't want to loose the ride quality on this car

already out in japan. 2.8k/3.2k, 35mm/25mm drop

[Sp33dY]

Can you even get sway bars for torsion beam suspensions?

Of course u can! :)

Whiteline and KMAC in Australia make them for the Echo, none available for Yaris yet.

[NichO]

hi guys.. i've just bought a yaris liftback '07 here in Chile.. my other car was a toyota yaris (you call it echo) 2004.
the thing is that i have a set of tanabe's DF210 from my 2004 yaris...
do they fit on my 2007 yaris?

THANKS!

ps. i've never tried TEIN's but i can say TANABE offers a VERY good drop and comfortable ride

cheers from Chile ;)

[seanele]

hi guys.. i've just bought a yaris liftback '07 here in Chile.. my other car was a toyota yaris (you call it echo) 2004.
the thing is that i have a set of tanabe's DF210 from my 2004 yaris...
do they fit on my 2007 yaris?

THANKS!

ps. i've never tried TEIN's but i can say TANABE offers a VERY good drop and comfortable ride

cheers from Chile ;)


some guys in here said Tein is better, but i dunno for sure since i don't have it installed yet.
but just FYI,
Tein drop the Yaris for 1.9..it's the lowest for spring.

cheers from the South of Mojave!!


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[cali yaris]

Tanabe NF210:
Spring rate F/R: 2.5/2.2
Drop F/R: 1.1"/1.3"

Tanabe DF210:
Spring rate F/R: 3.0/2.2
Drop F/R: 1.6"/1.8"

( both in stock :wink: )

[yarisugi]

After reading a few drivers comments with the DF210, it seems there are several
"tire rubbing" problems. I'm interested in these springs for the lowest look, but
does this tire rubbing occur so often that I would eventually get the NF210 or Tein.
(or any other options?) I want the lowest look without rubbing everytime I corner or
go over potholes. The wheel & tire combo I have sticks out of the fender a bit. (15x8+20, 195/50/15)