Anyone work on a 03 Echo? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Emerge · 04-07-2010, 02:14 PM

Trying to get into this whole modding thing to no avail thus far. I have been told I need to replace my struts, and I figured I could go ahead and get a decent suspension and lower my ride a bit while I'm at it.

The problem is, I know nothing about cars and all the information on this forum is specifically about the Yaris. Also, most google searches yielded weak results.

yaris 2sz · 04-08-2010, 03:38 AM

www.yarisclub.gr

tein basic coilover

Emerge · 04-09-2010, 12:52 PM

Thanks so much! I appreciate the help.

However, the URL you gave me is a bit hard to follow.

Emerge · 04-09-2010, 12:54 PM

http://www.tein.com/products/basic.html

Is this what I'm looking for? Are new struts included in this package?

yaris 2sz · 04-10-2010, 02:36 AM

yes. struts and springs.
the tein basic is perfect for the first yaris (echo).

Emerge · 04-10-2010, 09:08 PM

Thanks bro, I appreciate it very much!

I've also gotten a bit of a breakthrough after weeks of looking! NST told me that their pulleys for the Echo are the same ones that fit the Scion xA/xB. I figured out that they might have more in common. So, I came across this thread:

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh....php?p=2243026

It's too bad that echodrivers forum link is a 404. :(

Now I have to find out what a normal strut replacement would be if I wasn't going for aftermarket stuff so I can do the price comparison.

How much would you suppose this would lower my ride?

Bluevitz-rs · 04-10-2010, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emerge

It's too bad that echodrivers forum link is a 404. :(

Echodrivers

What were you looking for there? Echodrivers is my home turf.

Edit: oh, ok I see what link you're talking about now... Fixed it. A while back the forum was updated and the "s" was taken off of "forums". Most links are still broken.

Emerge · 04-10-2010, 10:50 PM

Ah!

Thanks man, that's a good look. :) It has been really tough to find options for my little ride. Right now it's pretty pathetic, but it's going to be awesome when I'm done with it.

frbl · 04-11-2010, 12:15 AM

Try Scionlife.com - the Scion xA and xB (1st generation) have a great deal in common with the Echo, especially mechanically. This site even has specific info in the Tech section for the Echo, but much of the other stuff should also apply. The DIY for changing struts should prove helpful to you.

yaris 2sz · 04-11-2010, 03:35 AM

toyota prefer kyb.
so 333258 for front, 343295 for back axle

http://www.kyb.com/pdf/kyb_catalog.pdf page 143

mark schofield · 04-11-2010, 07:12 AM

http://www.echodrivers.com/

thebarber · 04-11-2010, 07:34 AM

echodrivers is a good resource, but only if you can get the admin to turn your account on

go to scionlife....xa and xb1 use mostly the same parts for intake, header, exhaust, suspension, brakes, wheels/tires

Emerge · 04-11-2010, 07:59 PM

A lot of good information fellas, appreciate it.

rob323 · 04-11-2010, 08:30 PM

Although our steering wheels are on the other side, www.ozecho.com might also have some info for you.

Emerge · 04-14-2010, 02:26 PM

Guys, I would like to buy new wheels and tires. From what I have read on this forum, I should first install the shocks+struts before I buy new wheels?

rob323 · 04-14-2010, 04:09 PM

Nope, do it in what ever order you like. You will need to get a front wheel alignment after you install the front struts though.

Emerge · 04-14-2010, 10:30 PM

I read in another thread that when a car is lowered, the wheel and tire options change because of the drop.

rob323 · 04-14-2010, 10:40 PM

Ok, I see where you are coming from. If you are getting wider wheels than yes, you have to be careful how much you lower the car.

04-07-2010, 02:14 PM	#1
Emerge On a trek to upgrade... Drives: 2003 Echo Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 121	Anyone work on a 03 Echo? Trying to get into this whole modding thing to no avail thus far. I have been told I need to replace my struts, and I figured I could go ahead and get a decent suspension and lower my ride a bit while I'm at it. The problem is, I know nothing about cars and all the information on this forum is specifically about the Yaris. Also, most google searches yielded weak results.

04-11-2010, 07:34 AM	#12
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	echodrivers is a good resource, but only if you can get the admin to turn your account on go to scionlife....xa and xb1 use mostly the same parts for intake, header, exhaust, suspension, brakes, wheels/tires __________________

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04-08-2010, 03:38 AM	#2
yaris 2sz www.yarisclub.gr Drives: yaris 1.3 2sz - 1.33 1nr Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: greece Posts: 199	www.yarisclub.gr tein basic coilover

04-09-2010, 12:52 PM	#3
Emerge On a trek to upgrade... Drives: 2003 Echo Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 121	Thanks so much! I appreciate the help. However, the URL you gave me is a bit hard to follow.

04-09-2010, 12:54 PM	#4
Emerge On a trek to upgrade... Drives: 2003 Echo Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 121	http://www.tein.com/products/basic.html Is this what I'm looking for? Are new struts included in this package?

04-10-2010, 09:08 PM	#6
Emerge On a trek to upgrade... Drives: 2003 Echo Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 121	Thanks bro, I appreciate it very much! I've also gotten a bit of a breakthrough after weeks of looking! NST told me that their pulleys for the Echo are the same ones that fit the Scion xA/xB. I figured out that they might have more in common. So, I came across this thread: http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh....php?p=2243026 It's too bad that echodrivers forum link is a 404. :( Now I have to find out what a normal strut replacement would be if I wasn't going for aftermarket stuff so I can do the price comparison. How much would you suppose this would lower my ride?

04-10-2010, 10:50 PM	#8
Emerge On a trek to upgrade... Drives: 2003 Echo Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 121	Ah! Thanks man, that's a good look. :) It has been really tough to find options for my little ride. Right now it's pretty pathetic, but it's going to be awesome when I'm done with it.

04-11-2010, 12:15 AM	#9
frbl Drives: 2005 Scion xA Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 14	Try Scionlife.com - the Scion xA and xB (1st generation) have a great deal in common with the Echo, especially mechanically. This site even has specific info in the Tech section for the Echo, but much of the other stuff should also apply. The DIY for changing struts should prove helpful to you.

04-11-2010, 03:35 AM	#10
yaris 2sz www.yarisclub.gr Drives: yaris 1.3 2sz - 1.33 1nr Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: greece Posts: 199	toyota prefer kyb. so 333258 for front, 343295 for back axle http://www.kyb.com/pdf/kyb_catalog.pdf page 143

04-11-2010, 07:12 AM	#11
mark schofield Drives: 03 Echo, 04 Scion xA, 02 Range Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Madison CT Posts: 16	http://www.echodrivers.com/

04-11-2010, 07:59 PM	#13
Emerge On a trek to upgrade... Drives: 2003 Echo Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 121	A lot of good information fellas, appreciate it.

04-11-2010, 08:30 PM	#14
rob323 Don't drive it, RALLY it! Drives: 1999 echo PRC rally car Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Joyner, Brisbane Posts: 321	Although our steering wheels are on the other side, www.ozecho.com might also have some info for you.

04-14-2010, 02:26 PM	#15
Emerge On a trek to upgrade... Drives: 2003 Echo Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 121	Guys, I would like to buy new wheels and tires. From what I have read on this forum, I should first install the shocks+struts before I buy new wheels?

04-14-2010, 04:09 PM	#16
rob323 Don't drive it, RALLY it! Drives: 1999 echo PRC rally car Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Joyner, Brisbane Posts: 321	Nope, do it in what ever order you like. You will need to get a front wheel alignment after you install the front struts though.

04-14-2010, 10:30 PM	#17
Emerge On a trek to upgrade... Drives: 2003 Echo Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 121	I read in another thread that when a car is lowered, the wheel and tire options change because of the drop.

04-14-2010, 10:40 PM	#18
rob323 Don't drive it, RALLY it! Drives: 1999 echo PRC rally car Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Joyner, Brisbane Posts: 321	Ok, I see where you are coming from. If you are getting wider wheels than yes, you have to be careful how much you lower the car.