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KwonSau
06-15-2007, 11:07 PM
Hey guys. I used Chris's DIY for the install, but I had to modify it for the rear springs...I COULD NOT break the nuts loose on the shocks, so I just loosened them from the top (easily accessed in the hatch) - I can post more details/pics if anyone is interested.

As far as the springs go - :headbang: What a difference! The ride is a bit stiffer (not that noticeable), but the cornering is drastically improved. IMO, the drop is perfect. I don't really want the car to be that low - just for the wheels to be concentric with the wheel wells. I almost went for the DF210s, but I'm glad I chose NF210s.

Thanks again for all your help, everybody.

Next come the wheels (they should be here next week)...

The first pic is before. The next two are after.
mandriu
06-15-2007, 11:17 PM
awesome i should be putting the df210 on my s when they get here
joey1320
06-15-2007, 11:43 PM
nice pics.
glad you got the springs on even with the extra hassle.
what kind of wheels are you gonna get?
KwonSau
06-15-2007, 11:53 PM
nice pics.
glad you got the springs on even with the extra hassle.
what kind of wheels are you gonna get?

Thanks! I ordered black Konig Heliums (I wanted feathers, but no one has them in stock and Konig has them backordered). I got them in 15" so I can use the stock tires.
PetersRedYaris
06-16-2007, 01:59 AM
Nice choice on springs. Another Yaris rockin the NF's, sweet!
RodimusPrime
06-16-2007, 02:36 AM
Looks gorgeous! Can't wait to see your wheels installed. If only I could talk my better half into letting me buy an LB! I'm envious!
hystria
06-16-2007, 08:12 PM
Hey guys. I used Chris's DIY for the install, but I had to modify it for the rear springs...I COULD NOT break the nuts loose on the shocks, so I just loosened them from the top (easily accessed in the hatch) - I can post more details/pics if anyone is interested.

As far as the springs go - :headbang: What a difference! The ride is a bit stiffer (not that noticeable), but the cornering is drastically improved. IMO, the drop is perfect. I don't really want the car to be that low - just for the wheels to be concentric with the wheel wells. I almost went for the DF210s, but I'm glad I chose NF210s.

Thanks again for all your help, everybody.

Next come the wheels (they should be here next week)...

The first pic is before. The next two are after.

As I said on a previous post, rear shock bolt should be opened ONLY by the BOLT HEAD SIDE. The nut on this bolt is a self locking type - it will came out only with impact tools.
tk-421
06-16-2007, 09:07 PM
I am getting this mod very soon myself. Nice to see how well it came out.
Thanks for the pics! :thumbsup:
acdaazn
06-16-2007, 10:23 PM
What camera did you use? D-SLRs I assume?
KwonSau
06-16-2007, 10:38 PM
Thanks for the compliments, everybody.

To take the pictures, I used a Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z1. It's a little 3.2 megapixel point and shoot, but the lens is huge for a camera in that class (that's why I got it - couldn't spring for a DSLR). I think they discontinued this camera, but it may have a replacement.

http://ca.konicaminolta.com/products/consumer/digital_camera/dimage/dimage-z1/index.html

As for picture quality, I think it was a combination of the time of day (the second pic is reflecting the sunset off of the car), and the Meguires Gold Line wax (again, thanks to the advice on this forum) - it's probably the best wax I've used.

Thanks again!
KwonSau
06-16-2007, 11:13 PM
As I said on a previous post, rear shock bolt should be opened ONLY by the BOLT HEAD SIDE. The nut on this bolt is a self locking type - it will came out only with impact tools.

Good advice...I should have done a little more research, I guess. That would have made life a lot easier, and saved about an hour's worth of work.
YANGSTER
06-17-2007, 11:40 AM
More pix plz....
driver centric
06-17-2007, 01:01 PM
Looking good...awesome stance!
Jerkratt
06-17-2007, 04:31 PM
i got my back NF's in will take pics today waiting on a day for my friend to compress the fronts. i got the TRD shocks so hes doing both at the same time
KwonSau
06-17-2007, 10:22 PM
More pix plz....

Definitely more coming once the wheels come this week!
hystria
06-17-2007, 11:32 PM
Good advice...I should have done a little more research, I guess. That would have made life a lot easier, and saved about an hour's worth of work.

Sure, and that nut is on several cars a self locking one, good to know :thumbsup: . As an anecdote, I remember on my old honda civic the nut wasn't selflocking, it was simply welded on the suspension arm... eventually the wrench did bent and my back almost got broken, but the nut was still on place :clap: