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SparkyTheYaris · 11-19-2009, 01:00 PM

Hi there,

I have a 2007 Yaris sedan and it has about 62k on it. Recently I've noticed that the driver side rear is "creaking?" when I drive over bumps or in particular, turn my wheel to the right. What the heck is going on back there? I've tried bouncing each bumper up and down and the spring seems to be okay, but that one wheel seems to creak! Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

yaris-me · 11-20-2009, 03:03 AM

Get some dry spray lubricant and spray areas that rub or swivel. Work it in by bouncing the suspension.

timmy2hands · 09-08-2010, 01:39 PM

I have used the nf210 springs on several builds and they do not stand the test of time.. After 30k miles. they began to sag. and at 50. the ass of the car was almost an inch lower then when I started.. Go with a better product.

47_MasoN_47 · 09-08-2010, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmy2hands

I have used the nf210 springs on several builds and they do not stand the test of time.. After 30k miles. they began to sag. and at 50. the ass of the car was almost an inch lower then when I started.. Go with a better product.

Anybody else had this happen with their NF210? I was thinking about putting those on mine, but don't want to if they aren't going to last long.

sleey0 · 09-08-2010, 02:31 PM

Tanabe is a quality product.

I haven't heard any complaints on the NF210's so I'd say that maybe he had bad springs?

cali yaris · 09-08-2010, 04:16 PM

^ after selling them for three years, have not had one first hand account of sagging or failing.

47_MasoN_47 · 09-08-2010, 04:42 PM

Glad to hear that, though now that I've noticed these spiffy Micro Image springs I just might go for those instead...

sleey0 · 09-08-2010, 04:46 PM

I had ordered the MI springs but where I live the roads are so bad that I curse while I drive in some areas. lol

So, I went with a softer spring:(

Would love to rock those MI springs some day!

47_MasoN_47 · 09-08-2010, 04:52 PM

The bumpiness is the main thing I worry about. I live in Alabama, so the roads around here are made for people with big-anus trucks. What brand did you go with sleey? Got any pictures of yours? I feel like my car is just way too high and I'd like to drop it about an inch or so.

detroiter · 09-08-2010, 05:05 PM

I had MI springs a while ago and they were nice springs. If I can handle them in Michigan, I know for a fact you can handle them in Alabama :)

cali yaris · 09-08-2010, 06:40 PM

for just an inch of drop, the NF210 is the only spring.

DF210, MI, Tein, all are close to 2" drop.

TRD is a good middle ground with about 1.5"

sleey0 · 09-08-2010, 11:53 PM

H&R as well as B&G make progressive sprimgs that drop 1.4". I haven't put the nf's on yet so I can't comment.

47_MasoN_47 · 09-09-2010, 12:37 AM

As usual, thanks for the advice Garm. I think I'll go with those NF210s and some of those Tokico blues. There are a lot of steep hills and whatnot around here and I don't want to drag that shiny exhaust :) Also, I think I'll upgrade the suspension before buying that body kit that I emailed you about earlier. First on the list though is one of those AFE intakes... gah so many mods... so little money...

zachryboles · 09-09-2010, 10:52 AM

im enjoying the heck outta the tanabe's and wouldnt have it any other way honestly.

yarrr · 09-09-2010, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmy2hands

I have used the nf210 springs on several builds and they do not stand the test of time.. After 30k miles. they began to sag. and at 50. the ass of the car was almost an inch lower then when I started.. Go with a better product.

am I missing something? I don't see nf210s mentioned before your post, which happens to be your first and only? Competitor bot?

11-19-2009, 01:00 PM	#1
SparkyTheYaris I've made a post! Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 1	New to Forum -suspension question!! Hi there, I have a 2007 Yaris sedan and it has about 62k on it. Recently I've noticed that the driver side rear is "creaking?" when I drive over bumps or in particular, turn my wheel to the right. What the heck is going on back there? I've tried bouncing each bumper up and down and the spring seems to be okay, but that one wheel seems to creak! Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

09-08-2010, 01:39 PM	#3
timmy2hands I've made a post! Drives: 2010 3dr Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: bergen county nj Posts: 1	NF210 I have used the nf210 springs on several builds and they do not stand the test of time.. After 30k miles. they began to sag. and at 50. the ass of the car was almost an inch lower then when I started.. Go with a better product.

09-08-2010, 04:16 PM	#6
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ after selling them for three years, have not had one first hand account of sagging or failing. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

09-08-2010, 04:42 PM	#7
47_MasoN_47 What I thought I'd do was View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northwest Alabama Posts: 1,140	Glad to hear that, though now that I've noticed these spiffy Micro Image springs I just might go for those instead... __________________ My Nissan Hardbody (D21) 4x4 build log Check out my YouTube channel (mostly shooting) - http://www.youtube.com/user/47MasoN47

09-08-2010, 04:52 PM	#9
47_MasoN_47 What I thought I'd do was View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northwest Alabama Posts: 1,140	The bumpiness is the main thing I worry about. I live in Alabama, so the roads around here are made for people with big-anus trucks. What brand did you go with sleey? Got any pictures of yours? I feel like my car is just way too high and I'd like to drop it about an inch or so. __________________ My Nissan Hardbody (D21) 4x4 build log Check out my YouTube channel (mostly shooting) - http://www.youtube.com/user/47MasoN47

11-20-2009, 03:03 AM	#2
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	Get some dry spray lubricant and spray areas that rub or swivel. Work it in by bouncing the suspension.

09-08-2010, 02:31 PM	#5
sleey0 Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA Posts: 899	Tanabe is a quality product. I haven't heard any complaints on the NF210's so I'd say that maybe he had bad springs?

09-08-2010, 04:46 PM	#8
sleey0 Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA Posts: 899	I had ordered the MI springs but where I live the roads are so bad that I curse while I drive in some areas. lol So, I went with a softer spring:( Would love to rock those MI springs some day!

09-08-2010, 05:05 PM	#10
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	I had MI springs a while ago and they were nice springs. If I can handle them in Michigan, I know for a fact you can handle them in Alabama :) __________________ I live my life a quarter pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, I'm free. I need FRIES! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and I need them tonight. You're lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didn't blow the seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, it's like this. If I lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if I win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, that's more important.

09-08-2010, 06:40 PM	#11
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	for just an inch of drop, the NF210 is the only spring. DF210, MI, Tein, all are close to 2" drop. TRD is a good middle ground with about 1.5" __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

09-08-2010, 11:53 PM	#12
sleey0 Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA Posts: 899	H&R as well as B&G make progressive sprimgs that drop 1.4". I haven't put the nf's on yet so I can't comment.

09-09-2010, 12:37 AM	#13
47_MasoN_47 What I thought I'd do was View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northwest Alabama Posts: 1,140	As usual, thanks for the advice Garm. I think I'll go with those NF210s and some of those Tokico blues. There are a lot of steep hills and whatnot around here and I don't want to drag that shiny exhaust :) Also, I think I'll upgrade the suspension before buying that body kit that I emailed you about earlier. First on the list though is one of those AFE intakes... gah so many mods... so little money... __________________ My Nissan Hardbody (D21) 4x4 build log Check out my YouTube channel (mostly shooting) - http://www.youtube.com/user/47MasoN47

09-09-2010, 10:52 AM	#14
zachryboles Chunk love Yarii View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Silver 3DR Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ft. Worth, Tx Posts: 331	im enjoying the heck outta the tanabe's and wouldnt have it any other way honestly. __________________ Yarii's falice enhancement list: 30% Tint W/ 15% Rear Tint, Tanabe DF210 Springs,Tanabe Concept-G Exhaust,Injen CAI,Piggies SSK Recent Kills: 06 Vette, 08 Cobalt SS, ?? Civic Del Sol, 10 Audi TT

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