Which offers a more comfortable ride? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Benggolf2 · 04-08-2009, 05:17 PM

Need your opinion and experience on which these springs offer a more comfortable ride and how much stiffer is it over OEM?

I have experience with Pro-Kit springs, but not Tanabe.

Eibach Pro-Kit (progressive springs)
Tanable DF210
TRD

TIA for your advice.

regal · 04-09-2009, 09:26 AM

If you want comfortable you want to stay with stock springs. There is no logical reason to change springs on a car if it isn't to sacrifice comfort for handling performance.

You can't have it both ways.

Not sure what your goals are?

Benggolf2 · 04-09-2009, 10:43 AM

Thanks for your response Regal. I have used Pro-Kit springs to lower 3 of my cars (GD FiT, MB C350 and Yaris 5 dr. LB) and am familiar with the ride characteristics of this spring. What I had hope to find out is how the ride of the Tanabe DF210 and TRD compare to Eibach Pro-Kit (suspect they ride pretty much the same and am looking into other people's experiences).

Basically, I just want to lower the car, but don't what to sacrifice too much of ride comfort.

MUSKOKA800 · 04-09-2009, 02:49 PM

I used Eibach Pro-Kits with KYB GR-2 shocks in my Talon and it rode nicer after the drop.
I've not experience the TRD's in the Yaris without the TRD dampers so cannot comment on how they would ride with stock shocks. With the TRD shocks and struts the ride is quite a bit stiffer than OEM. Handling is much improved though, with is the goal.

cali yaris · 04-09-2009, 03:36 PM

Beng,

This inquiry is for a 2009 Honda Fit, isn't it? Probably best to include that detail for best possible and accurate responses.

cali yaris · 04-09-2009, 03:37 PM

Quote:

If you want comfortable you want to stay with stock springs. There is no logical reason to change springs on a car if it isn't to sacrifice comfort for handling performance.

You can't have it both ways.

That's just not true, sorry. Tanabe springs retain excellent ride quality, while lowering the car and increasing responsiveness in handling. I am speaking from firsthand experience.

Benggolf2 · 04-09-2009, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

Beng,

This inquiry is for a 2009 Honda Fit, isn't it? Probably best to include that detail for best possible and accurate responses.

Yes, it is. We recently took delivery of our 09 Honda FiT Sports which we plan to lower. Looking for a moderate drop with the least possible impact on ride comfort.

The 2009 FiT being a fairly new car, not many people have had the chance to lower their suspension yet due to lack of available aftermarket springs. Unfortunately, I am not able to get much of a response from the FiT Freak forum at this time.
Tanabe has the DF210 and RS-R have lowering springs available. Eibach is scheduled to release their Pro-Kit by April 17 and AJ Racing their T1R by late April. So which of these springs will fit my purpose best?

So I am posting the inquiry here hoping since more people have worked on the suspension of their Yaris already, there should be more qualified gear heads to give an opinion/advice. Recommendations I get here should be sufficient for me to decide on what lowering springs to get. Thanks to all those who have given their advice and contributed in one way or another.

For those who might be wondering; no we are keeping the Yaris!

Benggolf2 · 04-09-2009, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

That's just not true, sorry. Tanabe springs retain excellent ride quality, while lowering the car and increasing responsiveness in handling. I am speaking from firsthand experience.

Thanks Garm for your assurance! Did you get my email earlier?

I have decided to go with Tanabe DF210 for my 09 FiT Sports.

Come to be more $$$ compared to the new T1R springs though, but I prefer to be assured of a comfortable ride....plus doing business with Garm.

Will eventually mount 17 x 7 +43 offset alloys with 205/45 x 17 tires. Wish me luck guys....smooth ride and no fender rubbing!

Lafiro · 04-10-2009, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

That's just not true, sorry. Tanabe springs retain excellent ride quality, while lowering the car and increasing responsiveness in handling. I am speaking from firsthand experience.

Yeah I agree.

My friend has a Mecedes CLK63 black series, with an after market H&R springs, with gas struts I believe, and its the most agrresive ride I have ever been in other then a McLaren SLR.... but when it hits a bump, its like hitting a pillow. No severe impact.

Amazing I tell you....

areithan1980 · 07-06-2009, 03:41 AM

Well this just made my decisions easier fo me i was really close to gettign trd's shocks and springs until i saw this post. Now i just need to find a used shocks on here and maybe used DF's.

04-08-2009, 05:17 PM	#1
Benggolf2 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris RS 4-Door LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, B.C., Canada Posts: 504	Which offers a more comfortable ride? Need your opinion and experience on which these springs offer a more comfortable ride and how much stiffer is it over OEM? I have experience with Pro-Kit springs, but not Tanabe. Eibach Pro-Kit (progressive springs) Tanable DF210 TRD TIA for your advice. __________________ Benggolf2

04-09-2009, 10:43 AM	#3
Benggolf2 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris RS 4-Door LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, B.C., Canada Posts: 504	Thanks for your response Regal. I have used Pro-Kit springs to lower 3 of my cars (GD FiT, MB C350 and Yaris 5 dr. LB) and am familiar with the ride characteristics of this spring. What I had hope to find out is how the ride of the Tanabe DF210 and TRD compare to Eibach Pro-Kit (suspect they ride pretty much the same and am looking into other people's experiences). Basically, I just want to lower the car, but don't what to sacrifice too much of ride comfort. __________________ Benggolf2

04-09-2009, 02:49 PM	#4
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	I used Eibach Pro-Kits with KYB GR-2 shocks in my Talon and it rode nicer after the drop. I've not experience the TRD's in the Yaris without the TRD dampers so cannot comment on how they would ride with stock shocks. With the TRD shocks and struts the ride is quite a bit stiffer than OEM. Handling is much improved though, with is the goal. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

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04-09-2009, 09:26 AM	#2
regal Drives: 09 Yaris 3 Dr White LB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 432	If you want comfortable you want to stay with stock springs. There is no logical reason to change springs on a car if it isn't to sacrifice comfort for handling performance. You can't have it both ways. Not sure what your goals are?

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