tanabe or trd

[wushumasterku]

i'm really confused about which ones to get..
i'd like to get 15" rims after lowering my car.
the only reason why i would go for trd is because it would still be under warranty.. but i'm afraid trd would still be too much gap for 15" rims..

can someone advise me?
thanks in advance

[Kaotic Lazagna]

ever think about getting the Tein's?

[PetersRedYaris]

Look for pictures posted of Yari lowered with Tanabe NF210's on stock 15 steel wheels. The NF210's drop the car 1.3 inches, compared to TRD's 1.2 inches. I think the DF210's are to low at 1.6-1.8 inches. If I were you I would go for the TRD's or NF210's, thats what I plan on doing next to my Yaris.

[wushumasterku]

Originally Posted by PetersRedYaris

Look for pictures posted of Yari lowered with Tanabe NF210's on stock 15 steel wheels. The NF210's drop the car 1.3 inches, compared to TRD's 1.2 inches. I think the DF210's are to low at 1.6-1.8 inches. If I were you I would go for the TRD's or NF210's, thats what I plan on doing next to my Yaris.

the DF210's, that's too low for 15 inch rims? i thought it was just perfect, because i saw pics of trd springs with 17 inch rims and it looks ok, so i figure 15 inch rims would still have some wheel gap. is that right?

[jcove]

Originally Posted by PetersRedYaris

Look for pictures posted of Yari lowered with Tanabe NF210's on stock 15 steel wheels. The NF210's drop the car 1.3 inches, compared to TRD's 1.2 inches. I think the DF210's are to low at 1.6-1.8 inches. If I were you I would go for the TRD's or NF210's, thats what I plan on doing next to my Yaris.

My thoughts exactly, but I'm not going to put down the DF's. Those just aren't for me.

[wushumasterku]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

ever think about getting the Tein's?

no, where can i get more info about them? any suppliers on here??

[wushumasterku]

the stock steelies are 14 inch am i correct?

[wushumasterku]

btw, here's a pic of my car

[Kaotic Lazagna]

the Tein's, if i remember correctly, offer a 1.9 inch drop on all four corners (lower for the sedans, i'm assuming) with a spring rate of 3.0kg/3.5kg front/rear. those are the ones that i want to get because members here say that the rear sometimes rubs with the Tanabe springs.

[graywolf_14]

If I had 15's I would only go with a 205/50/15 or a 225/50/15

[Black Yaris]

Originally Posted by graywolf_14

If I had 15's I would only go with a 205/50/15 or a 225/50/15

205-55-15 and 225-50-15 have the exact same over all diameter, I am running 225-50's and love em

[YarisPR]

I have TRD Lowerin springs on my sedan and there's no rubbing even with 18''.
I'am looking foward on lowering it more but the streets here don't allow me to

here's a pic

[Tamago]

i'd go Tanabe's

installing TRD springs voids your warranty just as quickly lol, unless you really wanna get raped by install prices from the dealer.

[jcove]

Originally Posted by Tamago

i'd go Tanabe's

installing TRD springs voids your warranty just as quickly lol, unless you really wanna get raped by install prices from the dealer.

Where did you get that idea, that the TRD springs void the warranty?

[johnnyfive]

Originally Posted by jcove

Where did you get that idea, that the TRD springs void the warranty?

he was saying that your warranty will be voided with any non-dealer installed products that directly cause a problem with the car.

TRD, Toyota, Tenabe, dosnt matter, if the a dealer dosnt do the install ther is no more warranty ;)

[PetersRedYaris]

Installing springs will void the warranty of what? The only thing affected would be the rear shocks and front struts which are replaceable parts anyway. How long does Toyota cover those parts in the first place? I would forget about voiding your factory warranty and install the springs you want regardless of brand. I do, however, like the TRD's best. Why?

DF210's- Too much drop for me although they are the most inexpensive.
NF210's- perfect amount of drop, cost little more.
TRD's- Perfect amount of drop and factory made for this car, cost about the same as NF210's.
Teins- way too much drop.

Amount of drop is purely individual preference but will affect handling.

[paultyler_82]

Originally Posted by PetersRedYaris

Installing springs will void the warranty of what? The only thing affected would be the rear shocks and front struts which are replaceable parts anyway. How long does Toyota cover those parts in the first place? I would forget about voiding your factory warranty and install the springs you want regardless of brand. I do, however, like the TRD's best. Why?

DF210's- Too much drop for me although they are the most inexpensive.
NF210's- perfect amount of drop, cost little more.
TRD's- Perfect amount of drop and factory made for this car, cost about the same as NF210's.
Teins- way too much drop.

Amount of drop is purely individual preference but will affect handling.

Couldn't have said it better myself, one more thing you should take note of is how they affect the ride, and this is what I gather from others

DF210: Rougher ride than stock, stays much flatter in turns and braking
NF210: Comfortable ride, stays flatter in turns and braking than stock, although the rear springs may not feel firm enough
TRD: Roughest ride of the bunch, similar charactaristics to DF210
Tein: Rides about the same as the DF, very firm in cornering and heavy braking

I'd say this is about what I'd expect, I've never used Tanabe springs but everyone seems to sing thier praises on this car, most of the cars I've driven I've used Tein springs on, usually noticably rougher than stock, but handling charactaristics become very predictable and controllable. As for the TRDs... not to badmouth Eibach, as I know some people do like them, but I've always found them to be too rough, they will wear you down after driving with them for extended periods of time, and I've found they usually aren't the best in the market for improving handling, although they certainly do give an attractive drop, that's the problem, I've found Eibachs to be much more cosmetic oriented than comfort or performance oriented. Just listen to the other members reviews of the springs they use and make your decision with what you feel suits you best, I think I'll be breaking my tradition of buying Tein springs and going for a set of Tanabe NF210s

[Tamago]

1.5 is not a lot lol