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Old 02-18-2007, 06:14 AM   #1
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Tanabe DF & Strutbar install

Sharing here some pictures of the DIY taken last night.

Fresh from the box Tanabe DF210

Putting the condom for a safer ride

Master showman comparing the stock vs. tanabe’s DF

Fitting the spring..

Master showman on the move (don't mind the exhaust pipe.. that f&*&ing Yemeni screwed 'em.. I'll have 'em fixed soon.

Done!!

Tanabe strutbar

& done!

Front spring

& the shop owner – Jay

With a kinky move after install

All set & ready to go… master showman with the pit crews – looks like I have all the help I need.

me & the shop owner..

First road test @ 3rd gear

& 5th..



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Old 02-18-2007, 08:05 AM   #2
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I spent some time in Bahrain and all I saw was Mercedes, BMW and other BIG money cars, so a Yaris looks like a big change
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Old 02-18-2007, 09:02 AM   #3
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Yup!! In fact there are plenty of compact cars nowadays here in Middle East & the locals’ are starting to get rolling on that F1 circuit in Bahrain every now & then. Well, they have the bucks & can afford to buy out of the factory hot cars but on the other hand, you’ll miss the challenge of making a Yaris kicks some ass on the road.
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Old 02-18-2007, 03:38 PM   #4
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does that mechanic really work on cars with his sandels on???? you should really take some better pictures of the side view of the car so i can see the actual look of the car lowered. and the picture of the condom install was that included with the springs or a trade secret????
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Old 02-19-2007, 03:34 AM   #5
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does that mechanic really work on cars with his sandels on???? you should really take some better pictures of the side view of the car so i can see the actual look of the car lowered. and the picture of the condom install was that included with the springs or a trade secret????
so what's wrong with sandals white boy.. these mechanics are off duty but give us a helping hand to do the job.. how generous.. get the point? that's why i post these on the DIY THREAD (that explain) because I did not pay them any cent nor ask me for payment..
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Old 02-19-2007, 03:57 AM   #6
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does that mechanic really work on cars with his sandels on???? you should really take some better pictures of the side view of the car so i can see the actual look of the car lowered. and the picture of the condom install was that included with the springs or a trade secret????

something wrong with wearing sandals? would the installation of the springs and strut bar be affected by it?


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Old 02-19-2007, 04:13 AM   #7
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I don't think he was criticizing the wearing of sandals, just surprised!
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Old 02-19-2007, 04:40 AM   #8
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I don't think he was criticizing the wearing of sandals, just surprised!
hahaha..yeah right bro.. peace!!
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Old 02-19-2007, 11:53 AM   #9
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^^^ NO I WAS, making fun of the sandals because thats funny as hell....guess no response to the better pictures though.....
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Old 02-20-2007, 11:26 PM   #10
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^^^ NO I WAS, making fun of the sandals because thats funny as hell....guess no response to the better pictures though.....
just imagine how good he might be when he wears his red wings shoes

I took a shot yesterday but it wasn't that good.. I'll take another shot when I have my cam battery charged
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Old 02-21-2007, 02:08 AM   #11
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Very talented mechanic = Handsome ride!
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Old 02-21-2007, 04:16 AM   #12
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Saudi mechanics wear sandals? Definately one-upping the avg Thai mehanics flip-flops :)
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Old 02-21-2007, 04:17 AM   #13
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So how's the ride quality with the Tanabe's mcdaddy?
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Old 02-21-2007, 07:00 AM   #14
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So how's the ride quality with the Tanabe's mcdaddy?
great!! really great!! comfy ride but stiff on rough road & cornering..
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Old 04-27-2007, 07:43 PM   #15
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Tanabe installation instructions only calls out sprial wrap useage on the rear coil springs.
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Old 05-02-2007, 02:49 AM   #16
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I wouldn't let mechanics that look like that work on my car.....

Sandals....LOL!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 05-02-2007, 09:32 AM   #17
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I wouldn't let mechanics that look like that work on my car.....

Sandals....LOL!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, you can stick to the looting mechanics in New Orleans.


Looks good mcdaddy. Slap some rims on that thing and you'll be about set.
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Old 05-02-2007, 08:54 PM   #18
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wow!!! its nice to see those pics!

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