What suspension for my driving? - Toyota Yaris Forums

narkeeso · 08-02-2007, 07:10 PM

So I've been reading pages and pages of threads only to confuse myself more on what suspensions offer the best ride for my driving conditions. So apologies ahead of time if this is a question that's already been posted if it has simply direct me to the proper thread.

My Yaris 07 LB is a daily driver, goes on the freeway everyday 25 miles back and forth. I do not race this car, nor do I take super fast turns. I drive no faster than 60 on the freeway.

However, I do want my ride lowered but without the rough ride. So based on what I've told (hopefully its enough info) what would you recommend?

TRD Struts + Lowering Springs?
Tein Coilovers?
Tanabe Lowering Springs + ________?

I'm fairly new to all this so I'm not sure which brand provides the type of ride I am looking for. I know a lot of you have enough experience to know what to expect from each brand.

Thanks ahead of time.

brickhardmeat · 08-02-2007, 07:22 PM

Tein Basics

narkeeso · 08-02-2007, 07:37 PM

Damnit, I was hoping you wouldn't say that. :)

kurokoma-kun · 08-02-2007, 07:41 PM

BRIIIIIIICCKK!

is a True Tein Zombie

I chose to keep my stock struts/shocks and get the Tanabe NF210s. From reading what people have said here it matched my current situation best, which is almost the same as yours.

But because I plan to autocross the car I'll get coilovers later. I am still a novice so I figure it's better to work on my driving techniques and get the expensive suspension later, when I really need it.

kapo · 08-02-2007, 07:42 PM

coilovers... you can adjust it.

brickhardmeat · 08-02-2007, 07:47 PM

truth is there are lots of options, you might be happy just grabbing a set of megan racing springs, there is a lot of life in your dampers and the lower ride heigth will feel much better than stock and improve your cornering to a degree

or you could go with the TRD stuff

anything is better than bone stock

narkeeso · 08-02-2007, 07:51 PM

Well my biggest concern isn't the performance really, it's the comfort. I just want to lower it without sacrificing comfort but if the Tein is the best for comfort/lowering I'm down with paying the premium.

However, if other brands can provide the comfort just as well but doesn't have great performance then I'd be okay with that too. So in order of priority, comfort, lowered, performance.

Commodore Calderon · 08-02-2007, 08:39 PM

stick to springs instead of coilovers

08-02-2007, 07:10 PM	#1
narkeeso Drives: White Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 10	What suspension for my driving? So I've been reading pages and pages of threads only to confuse myself more on what suspensions offer the best ride for my driving conditions. So apologies ahead of time if this is a question that's already been posted if it has simply direct me to the proper thread. My Yaris 07 LB is a daily driver, goes on the freeway everyday 25 miles back and forth. I do not race this car, nor do I take super fast turns. I drive no faster than 60 on the freeway. However, I do want my ride lowered but without the rough ride. So based on what I've told (hopefully its enough info) what would you recommend? TRD Struts + Lowering Springs? Tein Coilovers? Tanabe Lowering Springs + ________? I'm fairly new to all this so I'm not sure which brand provides the type of ride I am looking for. I know a lot of you have enough experience to know what to expect from each brand. Thanks ahead of time.

08-02-2007, 07:22 PM	#2
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	Tein Basics __________________ SPONSORED BY

08-02-2007, 07:41 PM	#4
kurokoma-kun Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: my own little world Posts: 1,256	BRIIIIIIICCKK! is a True Tein Zombie I chose to keep my stock struts/shocks and get the Tanabe NF210s. From reading what people have said here it matched my current situation best, which is almost the same as yours. But because I plan to autocross the car I'll get coilovers later. I am still a novice so I figure it's better to work on my driving techniques and get the expensive suspension later, when I really need it. __________________ my yaris, kurokoma-kun

08-02-2007, 07:47 PM	#6
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	truth is there are lots of options, you might be happy just grabbing a set of megan racing springs, there is a lot of life in your dampers and the lower ride heigth will feel much better than stock and improve your cornering to a degree or you could go with the TRD stuff anything is better than bone stock __________________ SPONSORED BY

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08-02-2007, 07:37 PM	#3
narkeeso Drives: White Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 10	Damnit, I was hoping you wouldn't say that. :)

08-02-2007, 07:42 PM	#5
kapo Argentina Presente! View User's Garage Drives: 07 White LB Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pasadena, California Posts: 111	coilovers... you can adjust it.

08-02-2007, 07:51 PM	#7
narkeeso Drives: White Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 10	Well my biggest concern isn't the performance really, it's the comfort. I just want to lower it without sacrificing comfort but if the Tein is the best for comfort/lowering I'm down with paying the premium. However, if other brands can provide the comfort just as well but doesn't have great performance then I'd be okay with that too. So in order of priority, comfort, lowered, performance.

08-02-2007, 08:39 PM	#8
Commodore Calderon View User's Garage Drives: Yaris S Sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 909 Cali Posts: 15	stick to springs instead of coilovers