TANABE SPRINGS - Toyota Yaris Forums

C2AUTOSPL · 05-19-2006, 10:13 PM

TANABE USA will be coming out with 2 lower springs for your Yaris.

DF210
Front: 1.6in (SPring rate 3.0 kg/mm)
Rear: 1.8in (SPring rate 2.2 kg/mm)

NF210
Front: 1.1in (Spring rate 2.5 kg/mm)
Rear: 1.3in (Spring rage 2.5 kg/mm)

Available in June

Pics will be up shortly for both springs to give you guys an idea on what it looks like.

Just incase you guys are wondering, yes its for NA Yaris.

birdy · 05-20-2006, 12:32 AM

sedan and liftback?

El Jefe · 05-20-2006, 01:11 AM

it wont matter, the suspension are the same and the weight isnt enough to make a difference

El Jefe · 05-20-2006, 01:16 AM

more pics here http://www.tanabe-usa.com/search.asp...&action=search

Idjiit · 05-20-2006, 07:20 AM

Seems like the TN121's are the way to go if you plan on actually having people in the car instead of just being outside taking photos of it.

DVS YARIS · 05-20-2006, 10:34 AM

i wonder if you can buy a set of tdf121 for the rear and tnf121 for the front ??

El Jefe · 05-20-2006, 03:18 PM

i was hopeing for tein to come out with their h-tech springs for the yaris because i've allways used tein coilovers and springs on my other cars when i could and like their quality, but looks like tanabe will get my buisness with the NF121's i don't want to loose the ride quality on this car

ricko · 05-20-2006, 05:02 PM

So what is the difference between these and the TRD (Eibach) springs???? What's the cost for a set????

El Jefe · 05-20-2006, 05:25 PM

msrp for the df121 is $200 and for the nf121 is $220 i dont know the specs on the trd springs so i couldnt help you on compairing them

birdy · 05-21-2006, 01:49 AM

pretty nice drop

Calidrifter · 05-22-2006, 11:16 AM

you can't compare the two because Toyota also includes new shocks I believe. But regularly Eibach costs about the same ($200-250 range).

Also on past models (i.e. Celica, MR-S) they have had two types of springs, both labled as TRD, the pro kit (1.5 drop) and the sportline (2.0 drop) but you had to seach for them by part number at the dealership you guys think that they will have the same thing for the yaris?

Idjiit · 05-22-2006, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calidrifter

you can't compare the two because Toyota also includes new shocks I believe. But regularly Eibach costs about the same ($200-250 range).

No, you can buy the springs separately. The full shocks/springs TRD kit (that hasn't been released in the US) will likely be around $500. The springs alone are about $160.

Calidrifter · 05-22-2006, 12:16 PM

Thats good to know. But I would rather they just switch everything out at once I have had problems wiht my Tein S.tehcs and my KYB GR2's on my 240 so I would feel more comfertable doing it all at once.

Ron · 05-22-2006, 02:36 PM

the TRD/Eibach's drop the car ~1.3" from what I understand. With a new car and new shocks, such a mild drop should not blow your shocks out significantly faster. With an older car like the 240/older civics, yes there are problems going to a stiffer spring without replacing your shocks.

that is an odd spring rate in the rear for the Tanabe DF's... softer than the ones with half an inch less drop??

birdy · 05-22-2006, 06:49 PM

always replace shocks when you replace springs, or you will be doing it soon after. Not really saving any money. Shocks are like 300+ for all 4 from what I have seen which isn't that much.

C2AUTOSPL · 05-22-2006, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdy

always replace shocks when you replace springs, or you will be doing it soon after. Not really saving any money. Shocks are like 300+ for all 4 from what I have seen which isn't that much.

I instaleld ground controls on my celica when I just got it and lowered it 2in all around with stock shocks. Shocks never blew or any signs of wear til I replaced it with TRD shocks(after 3 years).

birdy · 05-22-2006, 09:11 PM

thats all well and good but new shocks are always good for new springs, especially if they are made for a lower stance.

Ron · 05-23-2006, 02:58 AM

not necessarily just new shocks, but the right type of shocks as well. if you are really into performance, getting shocks with firmer damping, perhaps even adjustability, will enhance the overall ride and allow you to tune the shocks to the springs for their particular use.

like i said, for normal every day use, there really isnt much problems using stock shocks with lowering springs. oem shocks should be replaced what, every 100k km's or so? using lowering springs maybe will take 20k km's off its life expectancy? our cars are still so new, the stock shocks are still in good shape and capable of keeping up with slightly stiffer springs. if our cars were getting up there in mileage, and the stock shocks are getting to the point where they need to be replaced anyways, then upgrade and replace then.

now if you were planning on driving the car aggresively via auto-x, track days, etc etc, then that's a different ball game. me, i just want to get rid of the 4x4 look, and reduce the body roll :)

05-19-2006, 10:13 PM	#1
C2AUTOSPL Drives: 240sx, 00 Celica Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Loma Linda, CA Posts: 691	TANABE SPRINGS TANABE USA will be coming out with 2 lower springs for your Yaris. DF210 Front: 1.6in (SPring rate 3.0 kg/mm) Rear: 1.8in (SPring rate 2.2 kg/mm) NF210 Front: 1.1in (Spring rate 2.5 kg/mm) Rear: 1.3in (Spring rage 2.5 kg/mm) Available in June Pics will be up shortly for both springs to give you guys an idea on what it looks like. Just incase you guys are wondering, yes its for NA Yaris.

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05-20-2006, 07:20 AM	#5
Idjiit 5 Stars, Bitches Drives: Prius, Silver Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 451	Seems like the TN121's are the way to go if you plan on actually having people in the car instead of just being outside taking photos of it.

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DVS YARIS Drives: yaris 1.5 yrx Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: australia Posts: 34	i wonder if you can buy a set of tdf121 for the rear and tnf121 for the front ??

05-20-2006, 03:18 PM	#7
El Jefe Drives: 07 yaris s sedan Join Date: May 2006 Location: california uber alles! (sacramento) Posts: 204	i was hopeing for tein to come out with their h-tech springs for the yaris because i've allways used tein coilovers and springs on my other cars when i could and like their quality, but looks like tanabe will get my buisness with the NF121's i don't want to loose the ride quality on this car

05-20-2006, 05:02 PM	#8
ricko Drives: Copper-Orange Yaris RS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgian Triangle Ont. Posts: 310	So what is the difference between these and the TRD (Eibach) springs???? What's the cost for a set????

05-20-2006, 05:25 PM	#9
El Jefe Drives: 07 yaris s sedan Join Date: May 2006 Location: california uber alles! (sacramento) Posts: 204	msrp for the df121 is $200 and for the nf121 is $220 i dont know the specs on the trd springs so i couldnt help you on compairing them

05-21-2006, 01:49 AM	#10
birdy I stay G'd Up Drives: 02 wrx wagon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: denton,tx Posts: 262	pretty nice drop

05-22-2006, 11:16 AM	#11
Calidrifter Drives: 1997 Nissan 240sx Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chatsworth and Fontana Posts: 29	you can't compare the two because Toyota also includes new shocks I believe. But regularly Eibach costs about the same ($200-250 range). Also on past models (i.e. Celica, MR-S) they have had two types of springs, both labled as TRD, the pro kit (1.5 drop) and the sportline (2.0 drop) but you had to seach for them by part number at the dealership you guys think that they will have the same thing for the yaris?

05-22-2006, 12:16 PM	#13
Calidrifter Drives: 1997 Nissan 240sx Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chatsworth and Fontana Posts: 29	Thats good to know. But I would rather they just switch everything out at once I have had problems wiht my Tein S.tehcs and my KYB GR2's on my 240 so I would feel more comfertable doing it all at once.

05-22-2006, 02:36 PM	#14
Ron Drives: BBM Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 71	the TRD/Eibach's drop the car ~1.3" from what I understand. With a new car and new shocks, such a mild drop should not blow your shocks out significantly faster. With an older car like the 240/older civics, yes there are problems going to a stiffer spring without replacing your shocks. that is an odd spring rate in the rear for the Tanabe DF's... softer than the ones with half an inch less drop??

05-22-2006, 06:49 PM	#15
birdy I stay G'd Up Drives: 02 wrx wagon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: denton,tx Posts: 262	always replace shocks when you replace springs, or you will be doing it soon after. Not really saving any money. Shocks are like 300+ for all 4 from what I have seen which isn't that much.

05-22-2006, 09:11 PM	#17
birdy I stay G'd Up Drives: 02 wrx wagon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: denton,tx Posts: 262	thats all well and good but new shocks are always good for new springs, especially if they are made for a lower stance.

05-23-2006, 02:58 AM	#18
Ron Drives: BBM Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 71	not necessarily just new shocks, but the right type of shocks as well. if you are really into performance, getting shocks with firmer damping, perhaps even adjustability, will enhance the overall ride and allow you to tune the shocks to the springs for their particular use. like i said, for normal every day use, there really isnt much problems using stock shocks with lowering springs. oem shocks should be replaced what, every 100k km's or so? using lowering springs maybe will take 20k km's off its life expectancy? our cars are still so new, the stock shocks are still in good shape and capable of keeping up with slightly stiffer springs. if our cars were getting up there in mileage, and the stock shocks are getting to the point where they need to be replaced anyways, then upgrade and replace then. now if you were planning on driving the car aggresively via auto-x, track days, etc etc, then that's a different ball game. me, i just want to get rid of the 4x4 look, and reduce the body roll :)