Good/Best(softest) spings..lowered. Im tired of my TRD's. - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Lafiro · 08-23-2007, 11:56 AM

I wonder why it is that they do that? Why do they only sell specific parts to specific countries?

blueskana · 08-26-2007, 02:00 AM

So normal driving is fine, you like the spring rate, etc. But when you hit a (common occurance) harsh bump, the shock zips through its travel, bottoms out on your shortened bump-stop, and slams the hell out of car, right?
I don't know who/if anyone is making duel or even single adjustable sport shocks/struts (KONI, Tokico???) but maybe a stiffer valved (like the TRD) shock to keep the soft stock valves from just flying through thier travel, plus a set of stiffer MCU bumpstops could reduce the bone-jarring shock of running out of travel. This weekend I went out to hill country and got the car airborne, coming down hard enough to cause the windshield wiper lever to drop down to high-speed (BANG! "WTF??? Why are my wiper blades on???" LOL!). Here's a link to some reportedly stiffer MCU bump-stops. Anybody from the SF area ever heard of/can vouch for these guys?

http://www.fatcatmotorsports.com/FCMstops_Yaris.htm

Either way, good luck bro.

Lafiro · 08-26-2007, 08:12 PM

Hahahaha 2 weeks ago that happened to me too!!!!

Lafiro · 08-26-2007, 08:16 PM

I never cut my bump stops though, so they are not shortened. But I'm assuming that since the original shocks were not meant for a 1-2inch drop, this is why they are acting the way they are, cause now they lost those 2 inches of extra movement?

Lafiro · 08-29-2007, 03:44 PM

Ok, SO I just got my email from Tein basically stating that they have no Coilovers for the Yaris that are EDFC compatible. Ok, they didnt answer my question the way I asked so now Im stuck. I know its easy to cuy above the shock in the back of the liftback, but how about the sadan?

Jerkratt · 08-30-2007, 04:18 AM

i have a set of the fat cat bump stops... ill sell um to u for like 50 bucks + shipping cost.... i dont want them... dont have the money to get them installed and i dont have a yaris atm. there still in the ziplock bag i got them in... lol

birdman · 07-14-2010, 10:38 PM

When I installed the TRD springs and sway bar it made the car handle much better but it was too stiff and bumpy for my taste so I ended up with my stock springs. It doesn't look as cool or handle as well but it rides much softer. The TRD sway bar alone is enough for me. I still drive the piss out of it. Great little car.

MUSKOKA800 · 07-18-2010, 09:02 PM

Try some 'touring' type tires for a cushier ride.
Move away from Hi-Performance tires have stiff sidewalls which transfer more road texture to your butt.

Otherwise, go back to stock springs and that off-road looking set-up. Yuck!

Billiam · 07-18-2010, 09:03 PM

Holy old thread Batman!!

YarisSedan · 07-18-2010, 09:47 PM

What type of rim/wheel combo do you have. That will make as big of a impact as springs and shocks. Very little sidewall is going to give you a very bumpy ride and make you feel every little crack and crevice in the road. Also tire pressure is another major factor as well. When i have my tire pressure set at 35 vs 40 my ride is so so much better but cornering handling is sacrificed.

Bluevitz-rs · 07-18-2010, 10:31 PM

Sorry, I haven't read through all the posts, but has anyone suggested you getting air bags to replace your springs?

08-30-2007, 04:18 AM	#42
Jerkratt View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Liftback S (RIP 07) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fair Lawn, NJ Posts: 1,378	i have a set of the fat cat bump stops... ill sell um to u for like 50 bucks + shipping cost.... i dont want them... dont have the money to get them installed and i dont have a yaris atm. there still in the ziplock bag i got them in... lol __________________ "It hurts more when its wet"

07-18-2010, 09:02 PM	#44
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	Try some 'touring' type tires for a cushier ride. Move away from Hi-Performance tires have stiff sidewalls which transfer more road texture to your butt. Otherwise, go back to stock springs and that off-road looking set-up. Yuck! __________________ 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.

07-18-2010, 09:03 PM	#45
Billiam View User's Garage Drives: '10 White Yaris 4D LB Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 557	Holy old thread Batman!! __________________ If you want to enjoy your car, stay off of the internet.

07-18-2010, 09:47 PM	#46
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	What type of rim/wheel combo do you have. That will make as big of a impact as springs and shocks. Very little sidewall is going to give you a very bumpy ride and make you feel every little crack and crevice in the road. Also tire pressure is another major factor as well. When i have my tire pressure set at 35 vs 40 my ride is so so much better but cornering handling is sacrificed. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

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