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narkeeso
08-02-2007, 08:10 PM
So I've been reading pages and pages of threads only to confuse myself more on what suspensions offer the best ride for my driving conditions. So apologies ahead of time if this is a question that's already been posted if it has simply direct me to the proper thread.

My Yaris 07 LB is a daily driver, goes on the freeway everyday 25 miles back and forth. I do not race this car, nor do I take super fast turns. I drive no faster than 60 on the freeway.

However, I do want my ride lowered but without the rough ride. So based on what I've told (hopefully its enough info) what would you recommend?

TRD Struts + Lowering Springs?
Tein Coilovers?
Tanabe Lowering Springs + ________?

I'm fairly new to all this so I'm not sure which brand provides the type of ride I am looking for. I know a lot of you have enough experience to know what to expect from each brand.

Thanks ahead of time.
brickhardmeat
08-02-2007, 08:22 PM
Tein Basics
narkeeso
08-02-2007, 08:37 PM
Damnit, I was hoping you wouldn't say that. :)
kurokoma-kun
08-02-2007, 08:41 PM
BRIIIIIIICCKK! :tongue: is a True Tein Zombie :laugh:

I chose to keep my stock struts/shocks and get the Tanabe NF210s. From reading what people have said here it matched my current situation best, which is almost the same as yours.

But because I plan to autocross the car I'll get coilovers later. I am still a novice so I figure it's better to work on my driving techniques and get the expensive suspension later, when I really need it.
kapo
08-02-2007, 08:42 PM
coilovers... you can adjust it.
brickhardmeat
08-02-2007, 08:47 PM
truth is there are lots of options, you might be happy just grabbing a set of megan racing springs, there is a lot of life in your dampers and the lower ride heigth will feel much better than stock and improve your cornering to a degree

or you could go with the TRD stuff

anything is better than bone stock:thumbsup:
narkeeso
08-02-2007, 08:51 PM
Well my biggest concern isn't the performance really, it's the comfort. I just want to lower it without sacrificing comfort but if the Tein is the best for comfort/lowering I'm down with paying the premium.

However, if other brands can provide the comfort just as well but doesn't have great performance then I'd be okay with that too. So in order of priority, comfort, lowered, performance.
Commodore Calderon
08-02-2007, 09:39 PM
stick to springs instead of coilovers