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Cutie Pie #2 · 06-30-2009, 11:43 AM

I'm having a tough time desiding what mod to do next. Out of these two I'm only able to one now.

TRD shocks & struts

OR

TRD axle back exhaust

Which one will be better for the yaris over all, I know they are two different things totally but have the funds to do one. Or if anyone else has a better idea please give your input. Mods I have so far, TRD sway bar, Maxxin Ahead rims and TRD air filter. Thanks in advance!

Update: decided on Tokico Blues- a nice mod to add, car rides and drives more sporty and firm, and I also got the TRD axle back exhaust, a little loud but I think I can live with it.

TinyGiant · 06-30-2009, 11:44 AM

i just picked up the tanabe medallion concept G axel back and love the sound of it. i think i'll notice more improvement when i get a CAI on there..

Tamago · 06-30-2009, 11:53 AM

do suspension first.

Tamago · 06-30-2009, 11:55 AM

anyone try this yet?

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...0.1&perfCode=P

RABYARIS · 06-30-2009, 01:07 PM

TRD shocks & struts

cali yaris · 06-30-2009, 01:59 PM

Tokico blue shocks and struts for $100 less than TRD

cali yaris · 06-30-2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

anyone try this yet?

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...0.1&perfCode=P

I have a set in stock, no one ever bought them. Maybe because they don't publish spring rates, so we don't know how they would "feel". I sure like H&R products, though!

Tamago · 06-30-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

I have a set in stock, no one ever bought them. Maybe because they don't publish spring rates, so we don't know how they would "feel". I sure like H&R products, though!

can you take pictures of them? i'm sure in california someone has a spring rate dyno.

Cutie Pie #2 · 06-30-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

Tokico blue shocks and struts for $100 less than TRD

What is the going cost to install these shocks, I know a place to go to, just want to know a price so I know I'm not ripped off. I don't have any tools or place to do it myself, so I need to have it done.

Tamago · 06-30-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutie Pie #2

What is the going cost to install these shocks, I know a place to go to, just want to know a price so I know I'm not ripped off. I don't have any tools or place to do it myself, so I need to have it done.

i do it for $80+ (depends on what else is done at the same time)

if you can't find a yw member or a reasonable installer for under $100...... then... fly me up, if you pay my airfare i'll do it for free lol

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/S...lar=&brand=all

you can have KYB (TRD uses them and rebadges for many applications, not sure about yaris though) GR2's for very cheap :)

thebarber · 06-30-2009, 02:25 PM

get lowering springs and tokico blues

id install them for you, but you may not be remotely close to me, either

Bob Dog · 06-30-2009, 04:43 PM

Suspension makes a huge difference in handling, exhaust makes a very, very minor difference in performance. I've had the TRD setup for over a year and give it my strong recommendation.

Kaotic Lazagna · 06-30-2009, 05:40 PM

I'd do suspension first. Imo, you'll feel the fun factor more on suspension mods than bolt-on power mods.

Cutie Pie #2 · 06-30-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

I'd do suspension first. Imo, you'll feel the fun factor more on suspension mods than bolt-on power mods.

Well, I thank everyone for there help, I think I'm going the suspension route, but I'm not going to lower it, were I live the roads are bad and I would do damage if the car gets lowered. I want to stick with TRD, but like the price of the tokico blues. I will keep you posted.

1NZYaris1 · 06-30-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

i do it for $80+ (depends on what else is done at the same time)

if you can't find a yw member or a reasonable installer for under $100...... then... fly me up, if you pay my airfare i'll do it for free lol

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/S...lar=&brand=all

you can have KYB (TRD uses them and rebadges for many applications, not sure about yaris though) GR2's for very cheap :)

Yeh the TRD are just rebadged KYB's , i have the part number's written down ,in my work shop , will find them and post up here if you want .
Or you could go with Tokico Blues as per Garm.

Tamago · 06-30-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutie Pie #2

Well, I thank everyone for there help, I think I'm going the suspension route, but I'm not going to lower it, were I live the roads are bad and I would do damage if the car gets lowered. I want to stick with TRD, but like the price of the tokico blues. I will keep you posted.

kyb's are even cheaper lol

eric81 · 07-01-2009, 01:02 AM

shocks and struts... then do an entire exhaust replacement, not just axel back.

auxmike · 07-01-2009, 08:11 PM

I bought my TRD exhaust for $300. It sounds great and it won't rot out like the potato shaped muffler it ships with.
I can't justify changing out a perfectly good suspension before it's worn out.
I also added the TRD sway bar, what a difference!

If you want something that can be seen and heard, get the exhaust.....

06-30-2009, 11:43 AM	#1
Cutie Pie #2 View User's Garage Drives: 2014 Honda CR-V LX Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delta,PA Posts: 324	Next Mod? I'm having a tough time desiding what mod to do next. Out of these two I'm only able to one now. TRD shocks & struts OR TRD axle back exhaust Which one will be better for the yaris over all, I know they are two different things totally but have the funds to do one. Or if anyone else has a better idea please give your input. Mods I have so far, TRD sway bar, Maxxin Ahead rims and TRD air filter. Thanks in advance! Update: decided on Tokico Blues- a nice mod to add, car rides and drives more sporty and firm, and I also got the TRD axle back exhaust, a little loud but I think I can live with it. __________________ http://www.midatlanticnostalgiaconvention.com Last edited by Cutie Pie #2; 08-08-2009 at 09:18 AM.

06-30-2009, 01:07 PM	#5
RABYARIS Drives: 2009 Yaris 3D AT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The O.C. Posts: 72	TRD shocks & struts __________________ '09 AT, CC, PW, PDL, Key Less Entry, A/C, MP3, Trailer Hitch, Hard Wired Garage Door Opener

06-30-2009, 01:59 PM	#6
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Tokico blue shocks and struts for $100 less than TRD __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

06-30-2009, 02:25 PM	#11
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	get lowering springs and tokico blues id install them for you, but you may not be remotely close to me, either __________________

07-01-2009, 08:11 PM	#18
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	I bought my TRD exhaust for $300. It sounds great and it won't rot out like the potato shaped muffler it ships with. I can't justify changing out a perfectly good suspension before it's worn out. I also added the TRD sway bar, what a difference! If you want something that can be seen and heard, get the exhaust..... __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

06-30-2009, 11:44 AM	#2
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	i just picked up the tanabe medallion concept G axel back and love the sound of it. i think i'll notice more improvement when i get a CAI on there.. __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

06-30-2009, 04:43 PM	#12
Bob Dog DARK PHASE OF THE MOON Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: the Boondocks, NC Posts: 993	Suspension makes a huge difference in handling, exhaust makes a very, very minor difference in performance. I've had the TRD setup for over a year and give it my strong recommendation.

06-30-2009, 05:40 PM	#13
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	I'd do suspension first. Imo, you'll feel the fun factor more on suspension mods than bolt-on power mods.

07-01-2009, 01:02 AM	#17
eric81 View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Salesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Clarksville, IN Posts: 297	shocks and struts... then do an entire exhaust replacement, not just axel back.

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