The Coilover Thread

[0BD1Kenobi]

i havent seen a bc review in this thread yet and i just ordered mine today with swift springs 6k/4k ill have to take some pics when they come in!

[Jerkratt]

My friend is sponsored by them. Was going to get them.. Ended up not having enough ��. They should ride very well.

[fnkngrv]

This resurrection is really making me chomp at the bit to get my tanabes installed.

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[Frank the Tank]

My shocks and struts are just about done. I wanna build up my car on a budget. I found a set of used tein street basis coilovers online.

Is it worth to get the used coilovers or buy new shocks/struts with springs?

This is my dd and won't be tracked. I might enter an autox event this summer but not sure. I drive hard in the turns.

What kind of performance can I expect from these coilovers vs a set of aftermarket shocks with springs?

[tmontague]

I've never used CO's but based on what you want from your Yaris i'd say stick with a set of springs and go w/ performance shocks.

The problem is finding high performance shocks. Tokiko blues are no longer made for the Yaris but they're your best bet price wise. They make Tokiko Reds which are adjustable and Garm from MI is selling them for each corner of the car. However even with his price they're roughly the same as a new pair of street basis'.

Short answer: If the Blues were still available i'd vote go for those. In reality a set of street basis CO's are prob the next best option. Apparently they're not too stiff for a DD, only down side is you can't adjust stiffness. But you can adjust ride height (good for ☃ winters) and to perfect the look.

Also check out Megan EZ street CO's I believe they're adjustable for stiffness as well.

If I can't source a set of front performance struts as good or better than the Blues down the road when my stock one's blow out. Then i'll just be putting th cash down on a new set of EZ coilovers. Not the most comfortable for a DD, but i'm not too picky about plushness of my ride. I have my fiancees car for that.

[Frank the Tank]

That's the reason I ask. New shocks/struts with springs would cost roughly the same as the coilovers. Aftermarket shocks and springs would be about the same.

[sarap]

Get the coils ! You'll be happy with the different levels of adjustment for height and comfort adjustments with the turns of the dampening knobs. I look at it as a possible investment for a re-sale down the line too.

[tmontague]

Get the coils ! You'll be happy with the different levels of adjustment for height and comfort adjustments with the turns of the dampening knobs. I look at it as a possible investment for a re-sale down the line too.

Ya if price is the same then just go for the CO's. I'd try and source some softer CO's as most are pretty damn stiff for a DD from what I've heard online.

The Street Basis' are apparently fairly comfortable for a DD but then again they have no damper adjustment. I'd look into the EZ street CO's as I think they're damper adjustable but I'm not sure how stiff the spring rate is on them.

It likely won't do anything for re sale down the road, if you want good re sale, keep it stock and keep it rust free and up to date with proof of maintenance schedules. The only way it will increase re sale value is if you find the right (rare) buyer who appreciates what you've done. Even then anyone w/ some common sense will only give you the price of a stock used one since they know you likely won't find another buyer who'll pay more than that.

Most people buy a Yaris for it's intended purpose...a grocery getter

[Frank the Tank]

I'm probably going to go with the coilovers. They aren't the best but if I can get them for the right price than I can't really go wrong. They'd be half as much as a new set of the Megan's.

OEM shocks with springs is going to be pretty much the same price, (maybe more with shipping/exchange/customs if necessary) than the coilovers.

[tmontague]

Curious as to how you find the stiffness of the street Basis. How many miles on the used set?

[sarap]

My bad I meant re sale for the coil overs

[sarap]

Out of curiosity will xD coils work for our cars? I'm not concerned with the difference in weight and spring rates being different ETC. Etc. I'm just concerned with the shocks lining up to the shock towers and honestly I'd want hem stiffer the better. I found someone selling some locally and I heard the xD guys use our components for suspension just wanted to confirm with the guys in here who know a lot more about he compatibility of the two chasis. His xD is 2008

[Frank the Tank]

27,000km

are suspension parts interchangeable between the sedan and hatchback?

[WeeYari]

27,000km



are suspension parts interchangeable between the sedan and hatchback?


Yes. They are 100% identical.


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[Turk188]

I am inching my way towards my first real modification - coilovers. I read all through this thread and I've looked around. It's been a few years since the start of this thread, some options seem to have disappeared and i wanted to know if anything else changed?
Are BC's still a thumbs down?
Megan ez are inexpensive but still good?
TEIN were also liked, the basis are about the same price as Megan's, still good?
TEIN advanced are a little less expensive than the BC's. Are they better than EZ and basis?
Any thoughts on ISC N1's?
I am kinda leaning towards the TEIN basis, around 700 is ok budget wise, from the posts not as hard as megans for a DD and I'm just looking for a wheel gap of about an inch (looked at lowering springs, but prefer more height control) and a planted feel.
Any thoughts appreciated

[JRHPNG]

Snapped up this deal.. $300 NZD. Only 10,000km on them. Just need an OCD clean.

Tein low down spec light weight master basic compact (what a mouthful)

If coil overs work out (my first experience with them) I'll likely keep for a while and upgrade to a new set.

[DarkShadowFox]

Snapped up this deal.. $300 NZD. Only 10,000km on them. Just need an OCD clean.

Tein low down spec light weight master basic compact (what a mouthful)

If coil overs work out (my first experience with them) I'll likely keep for a while and upgrade to a new set.
hey nice are those camber adjustment arms.

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[DarkShadowFox]

I am inching my way towards my first real modification - coilovers. I read all through this thread and I've looked around. It's been a few years since the start of this thread, some options seem to have disappeared and i wanted to know if anything else changed?
Are BC's still a thumbs down?
Megan ez are inexpensive but still good?
TEIN were also liked, the basis are about the same price as Megan's, still good?
TEIN advanced are a little less expensive than the BC's. Are they better than EZ and basis?
Any thoughts on ISC N1's?
I am kinda leaning towards the TEIN basis, around 700 is ok budget wise, from the posts not as hard as megans for a DD and I'm just looking for a wheel gap of about an inch (looked at lowering springs, but prefer more height control) and a planted feel.
Any thoughts appreciated
you could always get the sportivo shocks and the lowering springs and save yourself abour 200 usd.

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[Jerkratt]

Whiteline sells adjustable sway bar end links

[DarkShadowFox]

Whiteline sells adjustable sway bar end links
what exactly do those do?

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[Jerkratt]

When you lower your car or at least when I lowered my Yaris it brought my sway bar extremely close to my control arms so I use the adjustable sway bar end links to raise the sway bar back up

[JRHPNG]

hey nice are those camber adjustment arms.

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I think they are just short sway bar links...

[eor731]

Probably a dumb question, but when looking for suspension parts, some makers only go up to the 2011 model year and 2012-2014 are tricky to find. So..will the 2011 parts match up to 2012-14. See link

https://meganracing.com/suspension/type-coilovers/ez-i/mr-cdk-ty07-ez.html

[takumiwithayaris]

I need help with third gen coilovers and not break the bank. Thank you!

[Leegamer]

I need help with third gen coilovers and not break the bank. Thank you!

What is your price range and what application?

Street, weekend autocross, race car, etc.

[Lays]

What is your price range and what application?

Street, weekend autocross, race car, etc.

I'm in search of some too, $1000-2000 budget, autocross / daily, I'm not too worried about harsh ride as long as things don't end up broken.

[heeroyuy01195]

Everyone seems to like the BC Racing Coilovers for racing, might be a good starting point for you. I'm less than a week into daily driving on Fortune Auto coilovers so I can't say much right now but I'll update my thread later after some more miles.

[Ronnie V]

Fortune Auto 100%..........BC Racing DO NOT revalve for spring rate changes. They say they do but they do not.

If you are ordering stock spring rates then fine I guess, but if you want custom spring rates Fortune Auto is your only choice........you will have to supply your own rear springs, easy from Eibach.......

[Joey Anchors]

Thinking about getting a set of Bilstein B14 for my daily/across Yaris. Anyone run these before?

[Buba1]

I cannot find anything that will work for my 2018 Yaris, everything goes up to that year, so wondering if previous years will work on mine? I don't want to order and then not being able to return because it does not fit. Thanks!

[tayxas]

I cannot find anything that will work for my 2018 Yaris, everything goes up to that year, so wondering if previous years will work on mine? I don't want to order and then not being able to return because it does not fit. Thanks!

That may be the Mazda 2 Yaris, though I am unsure. Look into Mazda 2 and Scion iA or Yaris iA.

Thinking about getting a set of Bilstein B14 for my daily/across Yaris. Anyone run these before?

I run these currently and have rallycrossed on them. I love these coilovers but they are a progressive spring rate. I may go to a linear rate because it is more predictable at or near the limit on tarmac.

[piskoil]

Hi guys im searching for new coilovers and i need to know if this product work on my HB 2007

TEIN Street Advance Z Coilovers Toyota Yaris / Scion xD (07-14) GSL70-91AS2

Right now i have street basis damper 2007 hatchback

[Jerkratt]

Hi guys im searching for new coilovers and i need to know if this product work on my HB 2007

TEIN Street Advance Z Coilovers Toyota Yaris / Scion xD (07-14) GSL70-91AS2

Right now i have street basis damper 2007 hatchback

YES, They will fit.
Second what price did you find them for? I might be able to price match/beat.

My distributor has 4 in the warehouse in PA.

[Neinris]

YES, They will fit.
Second what price did you find them for? I might be able to price match/beat.

My distributor has 4 in the warehouse in PA.

Jerkratt, do you guys have the Flex Z's? Is shipment free? :biggrin:

[piskoil]

YES, They will fit.
Second what price did you find them for? I might be able to price match/beat.

My distributor has 4 in the warehouse in PA.

This website at https://shop.redline360.com/products/tein-street-advance-z-coilovers-toyota-yaris-scion-xd-07-14-gsl70-91as2

U ship in Canada!?

[sh0rtlife]

ok ill bite
is there any coilovers that DO NOT lower the car?....i dont mind lowering the rear a lil to "flatten" the ride but i cant afford to lose any clearance at the nose

maybe something has enough adjustment?

[Jerkratt]

Jerkratt, do you guys have the Flex Z's? Is shipment free? :biggrin:

we do carry the Flex Z's they would be $1,197.00 + tax + shipping.

[Jerkratt]

ok ill bite
is there any coilovers that DO NOT lower the car?....i dont mind lowering the rear a lil to "flatten" the ride but i cant afford to lose any clearance at the nose

maybe something has enough adjustment?

they sell lift kits which is pretty much a spacer. you can try those mixed with some springs & shocks beofre you go full coilover

[Jerkratt]

This website at https://shop.redline360.com/products/tein-street-advance-z-coilovers-toyota-yaris-scion-xd-07-14-gsl70-91as2

U ship in Canada!?

i can't beat that price sorry & I'm pretty sure we do not ship to Canada :(

[sh0rtlife]

they sell lift kits which is pretty much a spacer. you can try those mixed with some springs & shocks beofre you go full coilover

LOL i dont need lift i just need to not go lower, i half wonder if the canadian built cars come stock lower than US spec, as every US spec car ive seen seems to ride higher

[Neinris]

When you lower your car or at least when I lowered my Yaris it brought my sway bar extremely close to my control arms so I use the adjustable sway bar end links to raise the sway bar back up

Huh??! The sway bar runs under the CV axles for the Yaris. I think you mean lower the sway bar more, away from axles. When you lower a Yaris you're fine with the stock length end links or slightly longer, not shorter.

[piskoil]

i can't beat that price sorry & I'm pretty sure we do not ship to Canada :(

no problem but u sure is fit because is write for Sedan :confused:

[Neinris]

no problem but u sure is fit because is write for Sedan :confused:

Yes, the hatchback (NCP91) and sedan (NCP93) has the same suspension, and also the later models (NCP131).

You can verify from their website directly.

https://www.tein.com/srch/us_search.php?maker=TOYOTA&carmodel=YARIS&modelyear=2007-2011&item=default&genuine=0

[Jerkratt]

Thank you :thumbup:

[eeeeeccccc]

hi everyone.

has anyone found any discrepancy in the suspension parts pre/post facelift years of the XP130?

Asking as I'm thinking of getting the lift kit from priusoffroad but the owner said his kit only fit 07-14 yaris but I can't see evidence of any changes to the suspension components to the 14+models.

Thanks!