Which lowering springs should I choose? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

computerlove87 · 12-29-2008, 01:01 AM

I am looking for a slight drop for a 2009 LB 3dr that maintains ride comfort and more importantly evens out the front and back end of the Yaris (so that the bottom of the car is parrallel with the ground instead of being at an angle from it)(think of what a stock yaris looks like if 2 adults are sitting in back.). I do not like the fact that the yaris looks like the back is higher than the front. most people tell me to get the tannabe nf210's, but I heard there was a set from tein that works even better for an even trim. What do you guys think?

Also, I want the tires to be a little bit farther out from the chassis, and I also saw these:

http://shop.microimageonline.com/pro...4&productId=60

H&R wheel spacers. I have absolutely no tuning experience, so I have no idea what these do. What do they do to the ride comfort? the handling? are they bad for the car in any way? Will there be too much rubbing with these AND lowering springs?

ZING · 12-29-2008, 09:49 AM

Phaeton · 12-29-2008, 10:32 AM

The spacers will only bring the back wheels out so they are flush with your fender.

33OH · 12-29-2008, 11:57 AM

I've been on DF210's ever since I bought the car; great ride, absolutely no rubbing (on 15" aftermarket wheels, can't remember the tire size off-hand, but they're wide.)

It snows a lot here in Ohio and I still highly recommend these springs.

Not the greatest pictures, but here's before and after:

texkid · 12-30-2008, 02:42 AM

I am on DF120's as well. I like the feel and look. There are times in downtown Houston where I wish they had stock springs back on. They have made me more aware of my driving and remember where the potholes and speed bumps are. Other than that, well worth the money.

MUSKOKA800 · 12-30-2008, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZING

Steven, I think TRD have an outlet in sweden, they did when I lived there at least. Should be cheaper to order from there.

I have TRD springs in my sedan. They advertise a 1.2" drop however after a month or so mine settled in at closer to 1.5" drop (~38mm), or close to 4 cm.

Never Enough · 12-30-2008, 10:00 AM

Progress makes great springs. Let me know if I can help you with the price. http://www.neverenoughauto.com/index...roduct_id=5202

cali yaris · 12-30-2008, 12:57 PM

Progress springs are pretty good, a little softer than Tanabe though.

They are also cheaper @ only $144.95 shipped.
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10138

train317 · 12-30-2008, 01:28 PM

I installed DF210s on my 2008 S Sedan two weeks ago and was extremely worried I would have some, or all, of the problems covered in the various forms. (I currently have the optional 15" Toyota alloy wheels and tires) To my relief I have not experienced any problems with rubbing, bottoming out, speed bumps, etc. My car looks awesome and I would have been disappointed if I had not gone as low as the DFs. I bought my DF's for $180.00 (including shipping) from California to Michigan. Micro Image appears to have an awsome price and good rep! (Wish now I would have ordered from them) The ride is barely noticeable firmer and feels great in the turns. Plan on posting pics once it stops snowing!!!

ZING · 12-30-2008, 09:03 PM

Ryank I want that spoiler, where did you buy it from?

Danish Yaris · 01-01-2009, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryank

I've been on DF210's ever since I bought the car; great ride, absolutely no rubbing (on 15" aftermarket wheels, can't remember the tire size off-hand, but they're wide.)

It snows a lot here in Ohio and I still highly recommend these springs.

Not the greatest pictures, but here's before and after:

Hi

I have decided to get the Tanabe DF210´s, I can see the difference from stock and now. Are your wheels a lot wider than the stock 15"?

Regards Steven.

Danish Yaris · 01-01-2009, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZING

Ryank I want that spoiler, where did you buy it from?

Hi

I have bought the same spoiler.
It´s a Toyota TTE original spoiler and your Toyota dealer can order it for you.
You can see it here: www.tte.de .

Regards Steven.

cali yaris · 01-01-2009, 10:37 PM

train317, thanks for the kind words -- I hope you can become our customer for other parts.

train317 · 01-02-2009, 04:33 PM

cali yaris, you can count on my business!

Pitt Yaris · 03-25-2009, 12:36 AM

Anyone here have the progress springs or suggestions on them? I would like something between nf and df, but I'd appreciate reviews of them. I want a drop like the df, but i want comfort and no rubbing....?

33OH · 03-25-2009, 05:56 PM

You really won't rub on DF's unless you go with a rim/tire size not recommended in the guide. I rub a TINY bit if I turn my wheel all the way with DF210's on my new 17x7 +42 rims with 205/45/17 tires. When I had 15's on it, no rubbing at all.

Pitt Yaris · 03-26-2009, 02:01 AM

I have no knowledge of wheels, tires, springs, etc. As in what to combine. Basically, I wanna get either 16's or 17's and lowering springs. Which one will hurt me the least? *Shocks/struts wearing down due to springs*?

33OH · 03-26-2009, 09:19 AM

I really don't either. I just know I've been running DF210's with stock struts for about a year (30,000 miles) and have had no issues at all.

I'll let the experts chime in a little better if they could.

12-29-2008, 01:01 AM	#19
computerlove87 The Fit is NO! View User's Garage Drives: '09 3DR "S"\|'87 Caddy Brougham Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: jOakland Posts: 279	I am looking for a slight drop for a 2009 LB 3dr that maintains ride comfort and more importantly evens out the front and back end of the Yaris (so that the bottom of the car is parrallel with the ground instead of being at an angle from it)(think of what a stock yaris looks like if 2 adults are sitting in back.). I do not like the fact that the yaris looks like the back is higher than the front. most people tell me to get the tannabe nf210's, but I heard there was a set from tein that works even better for an even trim. What do you guys think? Also, I want the tires to be a little bit farther out from the chassis, and I also saw these: http://shop.microimageonline.com/pro...4&productId=60 H&R wheel spacers. I have absolutely no tuning experience, so I have no idea what these do. What do they do to the ride comfort? the handling? are they bad for the car in any way? Will there be too much rubbing with these AND lowering springs? __________________ My OTHER car Please ignore the Ferrari

12-30-2008, 12:57 PM	#26
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Progress springs are pretty good, a little softer than Tanabe though. They are also cheaper @ only $144.95 shipped. http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10138 __________________ 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.

12-30-2008, 01:28 PM	#27
train317 Train317 Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris S Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 31	I installed DF210s on my 2008 S Sedan two weeks ago and was extremely worried I would have some, or all, of the problems covered in the various forms. (I currently have the optional 15" Toyota alloy wheels and tires) To my relief I have not experienced any problems with rubbing, bottoming out, speed bumps, etc. My car looks awesome and I would have been disappointed if I had not gone as low as the DFs. I bought my DF's for $180.00 (including shipping) from California to Michigan. Micro Image appears to have an awsome price and good rep! (Wish now I would have ordered from them) The ride is barely noticeable firmer and feels great in the turns. Plan on posting pics once it stops snowing!!! __________________ "Show me a person who has never made a mistake and I'll show you someone who has never achieved much"

01-01-2009, 10:37 PM	#31
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	train317, thanks for the kind words -- I hope you can become our customer for other parts. __________________ 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.

01-02-2009, 04:33 PM	#32
train317 Train317 Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris S Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 31	cali yaris, you can count on my business! __________________ "Show me a person who has never made a mistake and I'll show you someone who has never achieved much"

12-29-2008, 09:49 AM	#20
ZING View User's Garage Drives: Yaris '09,GTi '09, BMW 3.30ci Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lebanon, Middle East. Posts: 582

12-29-2008, 10:32 AM	#21
Phaeton View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Port Angeles, Wa Posts: 385	The spacers will only bring the back wheels out so they are flush with your fender.

12-30-2008, 02:42 AM	#23
texkid The one with cheese on it Drives: '10 Corolla S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 380	I am on DF120's as well. I like the feel and look. There are times in downtown Houston where I wish they had stock springs back on. They have made me more aware of my driving and remember where the potholes and speed bumps are. Other than that, well worth the money.

12-30-2008, 10:00 AM	#25
Never Enough Drives: Jbody Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Grant, MI Posts: 44	Progress makes great springs. Let me know if I can help you with the price. http://www.neverenoughauto.com/index...roduct_id=5202

12-30-2008, 09:03 PM	#28
ZING View User's Garage Drives: Yaris '09,GTi '09, BMW 3.30ci Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lebanon, Middle East. Posts: 582	Ryank I want that spoiler, where did you buy it from?

03-25-2009, 12:36 AM	#33
Pitt Yaris Drives: Flint Mica Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 475	Anyone here have the progress springs or suggestions on them? I would like something between nf and df, but I'd appreciate reviews of them. I want a drop like the df, but i want comfort and no rubbing....?

03-25-2009, 05:56 PM	#34
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	You really won't rub on DF's unless you go with a rim/tire size not recommended in the guide. I rub a TINY bit if I turn my wheel all the way with DF210's on my new 17x7 +42 rims with 205/45/17 tires. When I had 15's on it, no rubbing at all.

03-26-2009, 02:01 AM	#35
Pitt Yaris Drives: Flint Mica Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 475	I have no knowledge of wheels, tires, springs, etc. As in what to combine. Basically, I wanna get either 16's or 17's and lowering springs. Which one will hurt me the least? Shocks/struts wearing down due to springs?

03-26-2009, 09:19 AM	#36
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	I really don't either. I just know I've been running DF210's with stock struts for about a year (30,000 miles) and have had no issues at all. I'll let the experts chime in a little better if they could.

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