Need help with lowering springs - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Tamago · 02-05-2009, 06:50 PM

also, if you haven't purchased a set of springs, let me know, i know of a gently used set of DF210s for the right price

Giobatera · 02-11-2009, 09:13 AM

Thanks to TAMAGO, I finally had my springs and new rims put on yesterday. This guy is OFF THE HOOK! Thanks for doing it so quick bro! I'll put some pics on my album tonight!!!

Tamago · 02-11-2009, 09:20 AM

not a problem Gio, the car looks great!

to anyone questioning the quality of the Eibach Pro-Kit, i can attest, they installed without a hitch, no spring compressor required :)

justjesus · 02-11-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

not a problem Gio, the car looks great!

to anyone questioning the quality of the Eibach Pro-Kit, i can attest, they installed without a hitch, no spring compressor required :)

WAY TO GO, MAN! Nice to see members helping each other out

Herbicidal · 02-12-2009, 10:54 PM

I think I'm starting to sound like a broken record, but no one else mentioned it...don't forget to get an alignment done after about a week of driving around. It will be the front only, no adjustment for the rear.

And welcome to the unofficial lowered sedan club!

Klink10 · 02-12-2009, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justjesus

WAY TO GO, MAN! Nice to see members helping each other out

Agreed

Giobatera · 02-17-2009, 12:19 PM

Yep. I'll be doing the alignment next week. I think I'll just take it to the dealer for that.

MUSKOKA800 · 02-17-2009, 12:54 PM

TRD advertise 1.2" drop but mine are closer to a 1.5" drop after a month or so.
I'm still on stock rubber (185/60/15) but can report that after approx. 15,000 kilometers of driving I've never had a tire vs. fender rub. No issues out back even with the five youth in the car + their junk in the trunk.

NOTE: the TRD dampers definitely restrict free travel which surely lessen the chances of contact. Stock shocks may increase wheel travel and possibly the chance of a rub.

Giobatera · 03-03-2009, 12:42 PM

Finally got the alignment done. The car is riding smoooootttthhhh!!!!!

Herbicidal · 03-04-2009, 09:53 AM

Excellent! Now....

Giobatera · 03-06-2009, 09:10 AM

I'll be putting a front strut bar just to help a little more on the handling and that's it!

Giobatera · 03-06-2009, 09:30 AM

I'll post some pics latter this weekend, however, if you want to take a look, you're welcome to check out my album!

Herbicidal · 03-06-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Giobatera

I'll post some pics latter this weekend, however, if you want to take a look, you're welcome to check out my album!

Love too! But I can't find it.

I looked under Community -> Pictures & Albums, but it only shows ones that were recently updated. Can someone please edumacate me on how to see all the albums?

Thx!

Giobatera · 03-09-2009, 09:59 AM

Click on my name and look public profile. It will be there bro!

Herbicidal · 03-09-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Giobatera

Click on my name and look public profile. It will be there bro!

Ahhhhh! Thanks, found it! Look'n good.

For what it's worth, I think a set of eye lids for your ride would totally enhance the front end.

Giobatera · 04-06-2009, 12:15 PM

I've been looking for the eye lids, where can I get them? I tried ebay and just can't find them

marcus · 04-06-2009, 12:32 PM

its not the drop you should be worried about its the rubbing on the side. fr what i have gathered 17x7..you must have +42 offset and up if you dont want rubbing on ur 205 tires.

Giobatera · 04-06-2009, 12:40 PM

No rubbing on mine thank God!

02-11-2009, 09:13 AM	#20
Giobatera View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 246	Thanks to TAMAGO, I finally had my springs and new rims put on yesterday. This guy is OFF THE HOOK! Thanks for doing it so quick bro! I'll put some pics on my album tonight!!! __________________ GioBatera

02-12-2009, 10:54 PM	#23
Herbicidal Just a Herbicidal maniac. View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris S Sedan Flint Mica Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Roseville, CA - USA. Posts: 450	I think I'm starting to sound like a broken record, but no one else mentioned it...don't forget to get an alignment done after about a week of driving around. It will be the front only, no adjustment for the rear. And welcome to the unofficial lowered sedan club! __________________ 2008 Toyota Yaris (Vios) 'S' sedan, Flint Mica, dropped on TRD springs, TRD anti-sway bar. Tinted rear windows. Lenso Samurai SC02 hyper black 17" x 7" rims, wrapped in 205x40x17 Federal ss595's. Color matched eyelids. Vios badge. Body color trunk trim (was chrome). Lamin-X tint on rear tails. Custom center exit exhaust. Tanabe front strut tower brace.

02-17-2009, 12:19 PM	#25
Giobatera View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 246	Yep. I'll be doing the alignment next week. I think I'll just take it to the dealer for that. __________________ GioBatera

02-17-2009, 12:54 PM	#26
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	TRD advertise 1.2" drop but mine are closer to a 1.5" drop after a month or so. I'm still on stock rubber (185/60/15) but can report that after approx. 15,000 kilometers of driving I've never had a tire vs. fender rub. No issues out back even with the five youth in the car + their junk in the trunk. NOTE: the TRD dampers definitely restrict free travel which surely lessen the chances of contact. Stock shocks may increase wheel travel and possibly the chance of a rub. __________________ 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.

03-03-2009, 12:42 PM	#27
Giobatera View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 246	Finally got the alignment done. The car is riding smoooootttthhhh!!!!! __________________ GioBatera

03-04-2009, 09:53 AM	#28
Herbicidal Just a Herbicidal maniac. View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris S Sedan Flint Mica Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Roseville, CA - USA. Posts: 450	Excellent! Now.... __________________ 2008 Toyota Yaris (Vios) 'S' sedan, Flint Mica, dropped on TRD springs, TRD anti-sway bar. Tinted rear windows. Lenso Samurai SC02 hyper black 17" x 7" rims, wrapped in 205x40x17 Federal ss595's. Color matched eyelids. Vios badge. Body color trunk trim (was chrome). Lamin-X tint on rear tails. Custom center exit exhaust. Tanabe front strut tower brace.

03-06-2009, 09:10 AM	#29
Giobatera View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 246	I'll be putting a front strut bar just to help a little more on the handling and that's it! __________________ GioBatera

03-06-2009, 09:30 AM	#30
Giobatera View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 246	I'll post some pics latter this weekend, however, if you want to take a look, you're welcome to check out my album! __________________ GioBatera

03-09-2009, 09:59 AM	#32
Giobatera View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 246	Click on my name and look public profile. It will be there bro! __________________ GioBatera

04-06-2009, 12:15 PM	#34
Giobatera View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 246	I've been looking for the eye lids, where can I get them? I tried ebay and just can't find them __________________ GioBatera

04-06-2009, 12:32 PM	#35
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	its not the drop you should be worried about its the rubbing on the side. fr what i have gathered 17x7..you must have +42 offset and up if you dont want rubbing on ur 205 tires.

04-06-2009, 12:40 PM	#36
Giobatera View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 246	No rubbing on mine thank God! __________________ GioBatera

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