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Old 07-29-2006, 03:47 PM   #19
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can see all pics fine, and nice job on the write up ;)
cant wait for my springs to come in :)
oh, and maybe you should update your siggy, with the new lower yaris? :)
Thanks Johnny.

As soon as I figure out this damn camera, ill do a nice update with my new look I have coming....
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Old 07-29-2006, 06:56 PM   #20
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I only cut mine, just because over the years every car i've lowered, said to.
I called Tanbe USA just to ask and be sure, and they said to cut them as well.
I've lowered countless cars, and I always cut the amount off of the bumpstop that the car is being lowered (cut 1.5" off of the bumpstop if you are lowering the car 1.5"). That way, the strut travel stays exactly the same as it was while stock springs were on the vehicle, and leads to longer strut life, and thus more time to save up for Koni reds.
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Old 07-29-2006, 07:50 PM   #21
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I second that, when you're working on your car ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES! I learned that nasty lesson the hard way when I changed the knock sensor on my I30 without removing the upper intake manifold... apparently it has this nice sharp little seam edge that's hard to see and razor sharp, I'll leave the rest to your imagination... Anyway, I used to have a nice pair of Mechanix gloves but I tore them to hell so I purchased a pair of Damascus cutproof gloves from the Galls Law Enforcement catalog at work they're meant for officers to use on patdowns, but they do really well for protecting against all the sharp little things lurking in an engine compartment as well. Oh! And looking good with the new springs, I've never used Tanabe, guess I may have to start!

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Old 07-29-2006, 11:26 PM   #22
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Nice write up .. I really wish my car can come soon.. so I can install a new set of spring and strut.
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Old 07-30-2006, 08:41 AM   #23
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BTW, I wore gloves, just not while holding the camera.
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Old 07-31-2006, 07:22 AM   #24
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Old 07-31-2006, 11:51 AM   #25
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An excellent writeup Chris! Please let us know your initial impressions on the ride quality, handling, etc!

Out of the three new sub-compact cars (Yaris, Fit, and Versa) the Yaris exhibited the best handling qualities and ability to easily rotate when we tested all 3 during R&D. The car should be a bit more fun to drive now :D
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Old 07-31-2006, 01:44 PM   #26
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An excellent writeup Chris! Please let us know your initial impressions on the ride quality, handling, etc!

Out of the three new sub-compact cars (Yaris, Fit, and Versa) the Yaris exhibited the best handling qualities and ability to easily rotate when we tested all 3 during R&D. The car should be a bit more fun to drive now :D
My pleasure! I enjoy doing How-To's that will help the community here.

I am getting ready to leave for work soon, which is a 120 mile trip each way, so I will report back tomorrow with my results.

Side note, the wife took the Yaris out before, rather then the Nissan Armada, and she said she LOVED the way it drove!

Chalk one up to the new ride quality of a slammed Tanbe Yaris!
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Old 08-02-2006, 09:55 PM   #27
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many people told me to not cut the bumpstop ... i dont know what to do ... if i dont cut it .. is it bad? ;p
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Old 08-03-2006, 07:23 AM   #28
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many people told me to not cut the bumpstop ... i dont know what to do ... if i dont cut it .. is it bad? ;p
Depending, it could ride on the shock which will drastically decrease the lift span of it. If you're really worried about it, save up and get some TRD or Koni shocks to accompany your springs.
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Old 08-03-2006, 07:44 AM   #29
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many people told me to not cut the bumpstop ... i dont know what to do ... if i dont cut it .. is it bad? ;p

Thats the bottoming out we are talking about in the other forums. Lowering your ride brings the shocks and everything down also. Cut the bump stops to keep from slamming the suspension on the bumpstops. They will still do their job just cut off as much as you lowered the car as explained earlier. This is what I have always been taught.
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many people told me to not cut the bumpstop ... i dont know what to do ... if i dont cut it .. is it bad? ;p
Well I could explain until i'm blue in the face... seems im almost there anyway on this subject.

When in doubt, call the manufacturer of your springs.

I have been doing this for a looong time, and this is how I (and others that also replied) do it as well with lowering springs.. choice is yours though. Find out, and do it right the first time, or else you will have great practice at removing everything again.
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ok thanks :p ill do the way u said to! :) wont ask u anything again lol i know i can be annoying sometime :p
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Old 08-03-2006, 04:21 PM   #32
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Well I could explain until i'm blue in the face... seems im almost there anyway on this subject.

When in doubt, call the manufacturer of your springs.

I have been doing this for a looong time, and this is how I (and others that also replied) do it as well with lowering springs.. choice is yours though. Find out, and do it right the first time, or else you will have great practice at removing everything again.
Practice makes perfect It is really looking good. Do you have any problems making that kick ass turning radius???? If it doesnt rub with the stock 15's then 17's on mine should be fine..Great job and notes are excellent
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Old 08-03-2006, 05:29 PM   #33
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ok thanks :p ill do the way u said to! :) wont ask u anything again lol i know i can be annoying sometime :p
LOL.. no not at all. Its just sometimes I feel like a broken record. If I took the time to do a How-To, I wouldn't do ya's wrong!
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Old 08-03-2006, 06:06 PM   #34
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Practice makes perfect It is really looking good. Do you have any problems making that kick ass turning radius???? If it doesnt rub with the stock 15's then 17's on mine should be fine..Great job and notes are excellent
Turning is still "kick ass."

No rubbing WHAT-SO-EVER! Full lock, and going over a bump, or up a driveway, no rubbing of fenders, or scrubbing of bumper.

Thank you, it took a while, but IMO, the How-To came out great.
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Chris07LB ... only just realised ud updated page #1 with after exterior pics .... Looks nice and low! Just wondering if you are able to measure the car at the lowest point underneath ? I dont know about the US, but in AUstralia a car cannot be less than 100mm at the lowest point. ;) Am just trying to consider my options for when my sedan eventually comes. Cheers!
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Old 08-03-2006, 07:24 PM   #36
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Chris07LB ... only just realised ud updated page #1 with after exterior pics .... Looks nice and low! Just wondering if you are able to measure the car at the lowest point underneath ? I dont know about the US, but in AUstralia a car cannot be less than 100mm at the lowest point. ;) Am just trying to consider my options for when my sedan eventually comes. Cheers!
Not a problem... Ill go out to the garage......give......me.....a........minute...... .
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