df210 - Toyota Yaris Forums

wushumasterku · 09-03-2007, 02:27 PM

it's been more than 2 weeks since i installed my springs. the rear is really low. my tires are still stock 175 65 14. the rear is almost close to no gap left. the front is still about an inch of gap. will my front drop even more? it kinda looks lob-sided right now.

will post pics when i get a chance.

StumpS · 09-03-2007, 05:03 PM

That looks about right wushu. Your driveway seems to be on a bit of an incline so i cant really tell if your car is "lob-sided"
i have the exact same setup as you. the DF210 Lowering springs are suppose to provide a 2" drop in the back and a 1.8" drop[ in the front.
Diggin the steelies ;) Looks good

wushumasterku · 09-03-2007, 11:50 PM

got a pic, sorry if lighting is bad..

hhaa thanks stump.

cali yaris · 09-04-2007, 12:37 PM

looks ok, if there really is a 1 inch difference from front to back, you might want to check your install and make sure everything seated properly.

YarisTom73 · 09-04-2007, 01:40 PM

Make sure you didn't leave out any rubber noise suppression devices, mount centering pieces, etc. Or, if there were any in front that you should have removed

I think it looks decent, perhaps you weren't mentally prepared for such an aggressive stance.
Maybe the Dukes-style river jumping is taking its toll.

Papercolor · 09-04-2007, 05:47 PM

wow I really dont wana have that aggressive of a drop. I thought the nf210s were less dramatic.

RShatchback · 09-04-2007, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papercolor

wow I really dont wana have that aggressive of a drop. I thought the nf210s were less dramatic.

I wish they were MORE dramatic - i installed them a while back and now I wish it was lower - so i'm building the bank account back for coilovers, which i should have just done to begin with.

wushumasterku · 09-04-2007, 10:03 PM

lol i found out something dumb.

in the pic, somebody's in the back seat.. so it was a bit lowered. :P

the car seems more bumpy over bumps now

Sway84 · 09-04-2007, 10:17 PM

now with coilovers you can customize ure drops right?
im new to the whole dropping the car issue

StumpS · 09-04-2007, 10:22 PM

Papercolor, note the thread topic. df210 , not nf210.

uncleyaris · 09-04-2007, 10:38 PM

I thought only the Teins give up to 1.9 drop. I agree that maybe something is up with the install.

wushumasterku · 09-04-2007, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncleyaris

I thought only the Teins give up to 1.9 drop. I agree that maybe something is up with the install.

how so?

uncleyaris · 09-04-2007, 10:51 PM

Post #5, bty way can't wait to see it at the meet, hint!! I'm looking as well and would like to compare them to Ric's, he'll be there too. He's got Teins.

RShatchback · 09-04-2007, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wushumasterku

lol i found out something dumb.

in the pic, somebody's in the back seat.. so it was a bit lowered. :P

the car seems more bumpy over bumps now

This is talked about in other threads - cars that are dropped a decent amount on springs and retain factory struts/shocks tend to gain a slight "bumpy or hopping" over dips and bumps in the road. It will get worse as the struts wear down over time.

whooppee777 · 09-04-2007, 11:43 PM

mine sits lower in the rear than the front with my df210s. i had a friend install them while i was at work. hope he didnt forget to remove any of the noise suppressors or centering points, etc. shoulda gone with coilovers

wushumasterku · 09-05-2007, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YarisTom73

Maybe the Dukes-style river jumping is taking its toll.

lol.. explain this expression?

wushumasterku · 09-05-2007, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncleyaris

Post #5, bty way can't wait to see it at the meet, hint!! I'm looking as well and would like to compare them to Ric's, he'll be there too. He's got Teins.

can you let me know when and where? pm me the info, thx

wushumasterku · 09-05-2007, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RShatchback

This is talked about in other threads - cars that are dropped a decent amount on springs and retain factory struts/shocks tend to gain a slight "bumpy or hopping" over dips and bumps in the road. It will get worse as the struts wear down over time.

what's a good shock/strut to get to accompany the tanabe springs?

09-03-2007, 02:27 PM	#1
wushumasterku View User's Garage Drives: 06 White LE HB 5spd Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 173	df210 it's been more than 2 weeks since i installed my springs. the rear is really low. my tires are still stock 175 65 14. the rear is almost close to no gap left. the front is still about an inch of gap. will my front drop even more? it kinda looks lob-sided right now. will post pics when i get a chance. __________________ .

09-03-2007, 11:50 PM	#3
wushumasterku View User's Garage Drives: 06 White LE HB 5spd Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 173	got a pic, sorry if lighting is bad.. hhaa thanks stump. __________________ .

09-04-2007, 12:37 PM	#4
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	looks ok, if there really is a 1 inch difference from front to back, you might want to check your install and make sure everything seated properly. __________________ 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.

09-04-2007, 10:03 PM	#8
wushumasterku View User's Garage Drives: 06 White LE HB 5spd Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 173	lol i found out something dumb. in the pic, somebody's in the back seat.. so it was a bit lowered. :P the car seems more bumpy over bumps now __________________ .

09-04-2007, 10:17 PM	#9
Sway84 View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 309	now with coilovers you can customize ure drops right? im new to the whole dropping the car issue __________________ Rice on, Rice Off Ron Cabading

09-03-2007, 05:03 PM	#2
StumpS Drives: 2007 Yaris 5 DR HB Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 34	That looks about right wushu. Your driveway seems to be on a bit of an incline so i cant really tell if your car is "lob-sided" i have the exact same setup as you. the DF210 Lowering springs are suppose to provide a 2" drop in the back and a 1.8" drop[ in the front. Diggin the steelies ;) Looks good

09-04-2007, 01:40 PM	#5
YarisTom73 46 and 2, just ahead... Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 533	Make sure you didn't leave out any rubber noise suppression devices, mount centering pieces, etc. Or, if there were any in front that you should have removed I think it looks decent, perhaps you weren't mentally prepared for such an aggressive stance. Maybe the Dukes-style river jumping is taking its toll.

09-04-2007, 05:47 PM	#6
Papercolor Drives: (us)2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 4	wow I really dont wana have that aggressive of a drop. I thought the nf210s were less dramatic.

09-04-2007, 10:22 PM	#10
StumpS Drives: 2007 Yaris 5 DR HB Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 34	Papercolor, note the thread topic. df210 , not nf210.

09-04-2007, 10:38 PM	#11
uncleyaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Bayou Blue!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,523	I thought only the Teins give up to 1.9 drop. I agree that maybe something is up with the install.

09-04-2007, 10:51 PM	#13
uncleyaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Bayou Blue!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,523	Post #5, bty way can't wait to see it at the meet, hint!! I'm looking as well and would like to compare them to Ric's, he'll be there too. He's got Teins.

09-04-2007, 11:43 PM	#15
whooppee777 I used to have 1700 posts View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Hatch Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 808	mine sits lower in the rear than the front with my df210s. i had a friend install them while i was at work. hope he didnt forget to remove any of the noise suppressors or centering points, etc. shoulda gone with coilovers __________________ *First Boosted Yaris On The East Coast*

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