KYB Strut Update! - Toyota Yaris Forums

Moose · 03-27-2007, 10:56 PM

I got an e-mail from Dan Bresnahan from KYB America today- he says that, while there is currently not a set date for the release of a Yaris application, they are currently in development and a release date should be within the next few weeks.

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07typeS · 03-28-2007, 12:00 AM

thank god.....i had the gr2's on my last car and i loved em....

CASTREX · 03-28-2007, 12:49 PM

Those are some good news!

How does the price of the KYB performance shocks compares to the TRD shocks?

Moose · 03-28-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CASTREX

How does the price of the KYB performance shocks compares to the TRD shocks?

Much cheaper. When I bought my AGX (adjustable) struts for my Civic, I believe they were $50 a pop ($200 a set).

CASTREX · 03-28-2007, 01:57 PM

Thanks!!!

cant wait... Pleazzz keep us updated.

We can also start shooting e-mails to KYB to show more interest

Moose · 03-28-2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CASTREX

Thanks!!!

cant wait... Pleazzz keep us updated.

We can also start shooting e-mails to KYB to show more interest

I don't have Dan's e-mail addy with me, but I'll post it up later- a few more e-mails :cough:floodhimwithemails:cough: can't hurt.

Spades · 03-28-2007, 04:58 PM

nice! I loved the GR2's on my previous cars...they didn't do well with more than a 1" drop (people I knew had them blow out frequently on a 2" drop), but for a stock ride height or just under, they helped stiffen up the ride quite a bit!

CASTREX · 03-28-2007, 05:05 PM

But isn't it true that when we cut the bump stoper (I did per tanabes recomendation) we are keeping the stock travel for the shock? Or something like that...

Moose · 03-28-2007, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CASTREX

But isn't it true that when we cut the bump stoper (I did per tanabes recomendation) we are keeping the stock travel for the shock? Or something like that...

While cutting the bumpstop does help the travel get close to stock specs (there is still a much higher stress level on the strut, anyway because the piston sits lower in the tube), the ride is much rougher. I try to use a strut that is proven to perform well with a lowered ride height, and trim as little from the bump stop as possible. Research is the key- some struts just aren't meant for lowered ride heights, while others are engineered specifically for them, and little or no cutting of the bumpstop is required.

NotAMini · 04-25-2007, 01:32 PM

Are these out yet?

Ran Kizama · 04-27-2007, 02:32 PM

I just got in my TRD Shocks today and I wanted to let you all know that they are made by KYB. Look at the imprints on the TRD shocks and you'll find the KYB stamp on there as well. They're non-adjustable, but they are KYB none-the-less. Wasn't sure if this was new information to anyone since I only saw one other post regarding it.

nick1983 · 04-27-2007, 05:40 PM

Hope they are working on the ones for the sedan as well.

07typeS · 04-27-2007, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nick1983

Hope they are working on the ones for the sedan as well.

LB and the sedan share the same suspension. The shocks and struts will most likely be the same.

Any news on the release of a GR2 set up for us. If they dont get it out within a couple months trd shocks it will be for me.

brickhardmeat · 04-27-2007, 06:40 PM

Same here. I am planning to purchase struts next month so if they don't release I'm going with the TRD. You are right both models have the same suspension.

07typeS · 04-27-2007, 08:58 PM

I cant remember if we share the same strut and shock set up as the xa or not....

im sure they already have struts out there that will fit, but they need the measurements.

I wrote them an email, hopefully they respond....

ChinoCharles · 04-27-2007, 11:44 PM

Glad to hear the TRD shocks are KYB made. I do want a bit more drop than the springs offer, though. Might have to fix that soon.

brickhardmeat · 04-28-2007, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

Glad to hear the TRD shocks are KYB made. I do want a bit more drop than the springs offer, though. Might have to fix that soon.

oh yeah? and what springs are you going for? hoping I am satisfied with the Tanabe DF with the TRD Struts.

I'm a little anxious to make the change from the crap springs that are on the car now but I like the drop I have as far as looks go.

ChinoCharles · 04-28-2007, 04:50 AM

I'm actually going to do the same thing. I'm offing the TRD's for some DF's.

03-27-2007, 10:56 PM	#1
Moose Resident Redneck Drives: 07 Polar White Yaris Sedan 5M Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 265	KYB Strut Update! I got an e-mail from Dan Bresnahan from KYB America today- he says that, while there is currently not a set date for the release of a Yaris application, they are currently in development and a release date should be within the next few weeks. KYB __________________ My other rides: 2003 Honda Civic LX Coupe 5M- S/C K24 w/ LSD coming soon! 1999 Honda Civic EX Coupe 5M w/ B18 powaa 1985 Toyota Celica GTS Coupe 5M- track whip http://www.importlounge.com

03-28-2007, 12:00 AM	#2
07typeS View User's Garage Drives: 2007 White Toyota Yaris Type S Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 439	thank god.....i had the gr2's on my last car and i loved em.... __________________ TRD Springs w/ KYB Struts and Shocks, Custom CAI w/ K&N filter and pre filter wrap, Weapon R Header, Stock 15 inch alloys, Dezod Performance pads, Tanabe Front Strut Bar, 35% front door Tint and 20% Rear doors back Tint, De-Badged Ass, Custom painted flat black interior, Pioneer deh-p6700bt w/ IPOD hookup, Infinity components up front with custom mounted tweeter, Inifinity 6x9's out back, 1 12" kicker comp cvr........

03-28-2007, 04:58 PM	#7
Spades The Hated One View User's Garage Drives: 07 White Manual Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon,USA Posts: 390	nice! I loved the GR2's on my previous cars...they didn't do well with more than a 1" drop (people I knew had them blow out frequently on a 2" drop), but for a stock ride height or just under, they helped stiffen up the ride quite a bit! __________________

04-25-2007, 01:32 PM	#10
NotAMini Drives: Dealer Strip Model Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 7	Update on KYB AGX? Are these out yet?

04-27-2007, 02:32 PM	#11
Ran Kizama That Anime Guy View User's Garage Drives: 5-Speed Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 543	I just got in my TRD Shocks today and I wanted to let you all know that they are made by KYB. Look at the imprints on the TRD shocks and you'll find the KYB stamp on there as well. They're non-adjustable, but they are KYB none-the-less. Wasn't sure if this was new information to anyone since I only saw one other post regarding it. __________________

03-28-2007, 12:49 PM	#3
CASTREX Who said Yaris was slow? View User's Garage Drives: Yaris T-Sport 2008 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 1,287	Those are some good news! How does the price of the KYB performance shocks compares to the TRD shocks?

03-28-2007, 01:57 PM	#5
CASTREX Who said Yaris was slow? View User's Garage Drives: Yaris T-Sport 2008 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 1,287	Thanks!!! cant wait... Pleazzz keep us updated. We can also start shooting e-mails to KYB to show more interest

03-28-2007, 05:05 PM	#8
CASTREX Who said Yaris was slow? View User's Garage Drives: Yaris T-Sport 2008 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 1,287	But isn't it true that when we cut the bump stoper (I did per tanabes recomendation) we are keeping the stock travel for the shock? Or something like that...

04-27-2007, 05:40 PM	#12
nick1983 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Posts: 318	Hope they are working on the ones for the sedan as well.

04-27-2007, 06:40 PM	#14
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	Same here. I am planning to purchase struts next month so if they don't release I'm going with the TRD. You are right both models have the same suspension. __________________ SPONSORED BY

04-27-2007, 08:58 PM	#15
07typeS View User's Garage Drives: 2007 White Toyota Yaris Type S Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 439	I cant remember if we share the same strut and shock set up as the xa or not.... im sure they already have struts out there that will fit, but they need the measurements. I wrote them an email, hopefully they respond.... __________________ TRD Springs w/ KYB Struts and Shocks, Custom CAI w/ K&N filter and pre filter wrap, Weapon R Header, Stock 15 inch alloys, Dezod Performance pads, Tanabe Front Strut Bar, 35% front door Tint and 20% Rear doors back Tint, De-Badged Ass, Custom painted flat black interior, Pioneer deh-p6700bt w/ IPOD hookup, Infinity components up front with custom mounted tweeter, Inifinity 6x9's out back, 1 12" kicker comp cvr........

04-27-2007, 11:44 PM	#16
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Glad to hear the TRD shocks are KYB made. I do want a bit more drop than the springs offer, though. Might have to fix that soon.

04-28-2007, 04:50 AM	#18
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	I'm actually going to do the same thing. I'm offing the TRD's for some DF's.

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