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cali yaris · 07-25-2007, 03:04 AM

So, I had the DF210 springs already in, but I had just a bit of rubbing and the ride was just a bit soft for my taste.

Today, I put in the TRD shocks and struts, and the rear sway bar.

WOW -- nice! The ride is crisp without being harsh, no more rubbing in the usual dips in the road. I think I have my car set up just the way I want it now -- sporty, but not racer-x. I recommend this combination for anyone that wants a great lowered look, a crisp feel, but forgiving enough for everyday driving.

yrsdrgn · 07-25-2007, 03:16 AM

how do you like the rear sway bar?

slvryaris · 07-25-2007, 04:06 AM

I was curious if the TRD shocks and struts lower it more or is it the same in ride height. I am thinking of getting some for my sedan if they will even work, and I am curious cause it says on the TRD Sparks site that it lowers the car 1.2 inches and that shocks and springs are sold seperatley.

I have the NF springs on mine and dont want it any lower. Is the statement referring to the lowering springs or are they saying that if you just replace the stock shocks and struts it's gonna lower your car 1.2 inches???

sdmf · 07-25-2007, 09:14 AM

the trd shocks are a little shorter than stock, giving the shock more play, its like 3/4" shorter

death is my gift · 07-25-2007, 09:28 AM

I have the DF210 springs installed on my hatchback. I find that sometimes my car rocks up and down sort of like a boat. I have no problem with rubbing, just rocking. It's sort of strange.

Would the combo of the shocks and struts make that boat-y feeling go away?

reznunt · 07-25-2007, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by death is my gift

I have the DF210 springs installed on my hatchback. I find that sometimes my car rocks up and down sort of like a boat. I have no problem with rubbing, just rocking. It's sort of strange.

Would the combo of the shocks and struts make that boat-y feeling go away?

since it rides like a caddy, maybe your stock shocks are blown. check and see, you might be able to see an oil leak on one of the shock tubes.

RShatchback · 07-25-2007, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by death is my gift

I have the DF210 springs installed on my hatchback. I find that sometimes my car rocks up and down sort of like a boat. I have no problem with rubbing, just rocking. It's sort of strange.

Would the combo of the shocks and struts make that boat-y feeling go away?

If you've never been in a lowered car or a car with cut springs, maybe your getting a small amount of "Honda-hop" where after hitting a bump or dip the car bounces front to back for a second before settling back to a smooth ride. You dont notice it so much with a good set of struts, but with stock ones w/ mileage on them it will just get worse over time...

A friend of mine had a 2000 celica gts w/60k miles on it, we put in some Eibach sportline's...1.8f - 2.4r drop - and after a couple thousand miles the cars factory struts were done and a trip to englishtown new jersey for summerslam compressed our spines by a couple of inches.... When we got back he decided to replace the struts with a set from Koni I believe, and the ride was much better...

AlphaFox · 07-25-2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RShatchback

after a couple thousand miles the cars factory struts were done and a trip to englishtown new jersey for summerslam compressed our spines by a couple of inches....

haha, so are you 2" shorter now?

RShatchback · 07-25-2007, 03:54 PM

After a few drinks and some decompression time - we survived - but i've never hit my head of the roof of a moving vehicle so many times. Roads going from NY to NJ are trash...

jdium · 07-25-2007, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by slvryaris

I was curious if the TRD shocks and struts lower it more or is it the same in ride height. I am thinking of getting some for my sedan if they will even work, and I am curious cause it says on the TRD Sparks site that it lowers the car 1.2 inches and that shocks and springs are sold seperatley.

Shocks/struts will not lower your car. That is purely a function of the springs. But they will save the bouncy ride mentioned. When possible, stay with the "kit" from one manufacturer. They are probably designed to work together...

cm07yaris · 07-25-2007, 04:49 PM

does anyone know if the trd springs only come in red?

*Astroman* · 07-25-2007, 04:54 PM

That seems to be the case now. I know the first ones that came out that I first noticed last year were white. I have no clue where to find those now.

slvryaris · 07-25-2007, 05:11 PM

Noticed on TRD Sparks that the shock/strut package is not listed for the sedan. Does anyone know why this is, and what was the verdict on them lowering your car?? Some says they do some say they dont, which one is it????

cali yaris · 07-25-2007, 06:08 PM

the shocks/struts did not change the height at all.

"boat-y feeliing", yes I know what you mean and yes, it's gone.

FYI, the shocks and struts were dark blue? A little unusual for a TRD product, I expected red/white..

slvryaris · 07-26-2007, 12:20 AM

Thanks for the info. Some say it has lowered it and some say it didnt and I just wanted to hear from someone that knew for sure. I am still curious why they show this product for the LB and not the sedan. I mean there can really be no difference or can there?

Jerkratt · 07-26-2007, 07:21 AM

ok if someone has the tanabe NF's on there stock shocks compare to my set up. which is the TRD sportivo shocks (bought from trdsparks.com) and the Tanabe NF210's

07-25-2007, 03:04 AM	#1
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	TRD goodies in today So, I had the DF210 springs already in, but I had just a bit of rubbing and the ride was just a bit soft for my taste. Today, I put in the TRD shocks and struts, and the rear sway bar. WOW -- nice! The ride is crisp without being harsh, no more rubbing in the usual dips in the road. I think I have my car set up just the way I want it now -- sporty, but not racer-x. I recommend this combination for anyone that wants a great lowered look, a crisp feel, but forgiving enough for everyday driving. __________________ 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.

07-25-2007, 03:16 AM	#2
yrsdrgn View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SF,CA Posts: 1,874	how do you like the rear sway bar? __________________

07-25-2007, 09:14 AM	#4
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07-25-2007, 09:28 AM	#5
death is my gift wacky broadway nightmare View User's Garage Drives: Willow is a '07 Red Yaris LB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dallas Posts: 621	I have the DF210 springs installed on my hatchback. I find that sometimes my car rocks up and down sort of like a boat. I have no problem with rubbing, just rocking. It's sort of strange. Would the combo of the shocks and struts make that boat-y feeling go away? __________________ "it's always complicated and at some point someone has to draw the line and that is always going to be me. you get down on me for cutting myself off but in the end the slayer is always cut off" Buffy

07-25-2007, 03:54 PM	#9
RShatchback Drives: 07 yaris liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NY Posts: 220	After a few drinks and some decompression time - we survived - but i've never hit my head of the roof of a moving vehicle so many times. Roads going from NY to NJ are trash... __________________ Car forums are kinda like the public library - somepeople are just checking stuff out, and plenty of other people are just telling stories...

07-25-2007, 04:06 AM	#3
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	I was curious if the TRD shocks and struts lower it more or is it the same in ride height. I am thinking of getting some for my sedan if they will even work, and I am curious cause it says on the TRD Sparks site that it lowers the car 1.2 inches and that shocks and springs are sold seperatley. I have the NF springs on mine and dont want it any lower. Is the statement referring to the lowering springs or are they saying that if you just replace the stock shocks and struts it's gonna lower your car 1.2 inches???

07-25-2007, 04:49 PM	#11
cm07yaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Blazing Blue Join Date: May 2007 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 647	does anyone know if the trd springs only come in red?

07-25-2007, 04:54 PM	#12
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	That seems to be the case now. I know the first ones that came out that I first noticed last year were white. I have no clue where to find those now. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

07-25-2007, 05:11 PM	#13
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	Noticed on TRD Sparks that the shock/strut package is not listed for the sedan. Does anyone know why this is, and what was the verdict on them lowering your car?? Some says they do some say they dont, which one is it????

07-25-2007, 06:08 PM	#14
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	the shocks/struts did not change the height at all. "boat-y feeliing", yes I know what you mean and yes, it's gone. FYI, the shocks and struts were dark blue? A little unusual for a TRD product, I expected red/white.. __________________ 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.

07-26-2007, 12:20 AM	#15
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	Thanks for the info. Some say it has lowered it and some say it didnt and I just wanted to hear from someone that knew for sure. I am still curious why they show this product for the LB and not the sedan. I mean there can really be no difference or can there?

07-26-2007, 07:21 AM	#16
Jerkratt View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Liftback S (RIP 07) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fair Lawn, NJ Posts: 1,378	ok if someone has the tanabe NF's on there stock shocks compare to my set up. which is the TRD sportivo shocks (bought from trdsparks.com) and the Tanabe NF210's __________________ "It hurts more when its wet"

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