Finaly getting springs - Toyota Yaris Forums

Midon · 05-10-2009, 03:02 PM

I am getting me new rim's and tires in a week and want to lower the car some. I want to ask if anyone has the Megan Racing springs on a 08 LB and how the car rides. Thanks

Kaotic Lazagna · 05-10-2009, 05:31 PM

This should be transferred to the suspension section.

Midon · 05-11-2009, 11:20 AM

your right don't know what i was thinking posting it here if a mod can move it that would be great

Midon · 05-11-2009, 11:57 AM

Also would I be fine for a while with lowering springs and stock shocks or should those be changed at the same time as the springs. if so what set would y'all recommend

lilredrocket · 05-12-2009, 05:03 PM

The only after market shocks that I know of are the TRD ones. You can get them from sparks toyota he is one of our vendors.

staticorex · 05-12-2009, 05:06 PM

I have teins with stock shocks. It's good to do both but you certainly don't have to.

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 05-12-2009, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by staticorex

I have teins with stock shocks. .

same here.....

severous01 · 05-12-2009, 05:31 PM

SO...i hope ur talkin valve springs cuz there's a section designated for suspension...

but...on the other hand, COOL! congrats. be sure to get an alignment, and specify the new alignment specs to your tech...also, you should get new shocks to handle different spring rates, compression, dampening and rebound characteristics of the new springs.

also, sway bars are cheap and very effective. this should be ur next mod if you dont have them already.

Midon · 05-13-2009, 09:44 AM

Yea another user pointed out this was posted in the wrong place. I had a stupid moment I guess when I started this thread. I already asked someone to move it to the right place. Seems they haven't done it yet. Thanks for the info. I will go with the Megan since they offer the drop that I want. I will post some pic's of the install and rims after I get them on

eii · 05-13-2009, 11:19 AM

Megan springs thread here:

http://yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13941

I doubt the ride quality varies between the year of the car. You should be fine on stock struts/shocks till you can afford aftermarket ones. A good alternative to TRD shocks and cheaper too are Tokico blues:

http://www.wesellcarparts.com/store/...idproduct=7797

cali yaris · 05-13-2009, 12:07 PM

Tokico > TRD shocks/struts

Progress > Megan springs

bradfucious · 05-13-2009, 12:33 PM

The Tokico's are next up on my list of things for my suspension, as I don't want to run on just the Tanabe springs with the stock shocks/struts for too terribly long.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

Tokico > TRD shocks/struts

Progress > Megan springs

Kaotic Lazagna · 05-13-2009, 02:35 PM

Too bad they didn't have the Tokico's when I bought my TRD. Shoot, I got Tokico Blue's for my dad's Camry. LOL.

Anyway, get an alignment AFTER the springs have settled.

bradfucious · 05-13-2009, 05:41 PM

That raises a question I've had: I work at home and only use my car to run to local errands, so I end up averaging around 15-20 miles a week, most weeks...how long should I wait for them to settle before going in to get an alignment?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Too bad they didn't have the Tokico's when I bought my TRD. Shoot, I got Tokico Blue's for my dad's Camry. LOL.

Anyway, get an alignment AFTER the springs have settled.

Kaotic Lazagna · 05-14-2009, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradfucious

That raises a question I've had: I work at home and only use my car to run to local errands, so I end up averaging around 15-20 miles a week, most weeks...how long should I wait for them to settle before going in to get an alignment?

That's a toughy. It should also settle with time, but with less usage, it might take a little more. I think with regular usage, the springs should settle within 2 weeks, not completely sure tho. You can always go on a spirited run if your alignment is not off. My alignment didn't seem off after I installed my suspension parts. It drove straight, but I got an alignment done about a year later. LOL.

Midon · 05-14-2009, 12:26 AM

I think just a few miles of bumpy road will seat the springs just fine. at least that's how I have done it in the past. When i replace stock springs or use lowering springs I drive the car down a bumpy road for a few miles then take it back jack it up re check the torch then take it for an alignment

Kaotic Lazagna · 05-14-2009, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midon

I think just a few miles of bumpy road will seat the springs just fine. at least that's how I have done it in the past. When i replace stock springs or use lowering springs I drive the car down a bumpy road for a few miles then take it back jack it up re check the torch then take it for an alignment

The Megan's on my GTI didn't settle (that or they settled some more) until about a month or two later

bradfucious · 05-14-2009, 09:59 AM

I might hold off on doing the alignment until after our cross country move, I think. We're going to be towing my car and driving the wife's '09 Forester as it has room for people and dogs and creature comforts. Thanks for the thoughts!

05-10-2009, 03:02 PM	#1
Midon Mod Freak Drives: 88 MR2 GT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gainesville, TX Posts: 147	Finaly getting springs I am getting me new rim's and tires in a week and want to lower the car some. I want to ask if anyone has the Megan Racing springs on a 08 LB and how the car rides. Thanks __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3160999

05-11-2009, 11:20 AM	#3
Midon Mod Freak Drives: 88 MR2 GT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gainesville, TX Posts: 147	your right don't know what i was thinking posting it here if a mod can move it that would be great __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3160999

05-11-2009, 11:57 AM	#4
Midon Mod Freak Drives: 88 MR2 GT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gainesville, TX Posts: 147	Also would I be fine for a while with lowering springs and stock shocks or should those be changed at the same time as the springs. if so what set would y'all recommend __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3160999

05-12-2009, 05:06 PM	#6
staticorex View User's Garage Drives: Sc'd Yaris Sedan. Join Date: May 2007 Location: civilwar town. Posts: 660	I have teins with stock shocks. It's good to do both but you certainly don't have to. __________________ Tantum religio potuit suadere malorum.

05-13-2009, 09:44 AM	#9
Midon Mod Freak Drives: 88 MR2 GT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gainesville, TX Posts: 147	Yea another user pointed out this was posted in the wrong place. I had a stupid moment I guess when I started this thread. I already asked someone to move it to the right place. Seems they haven't done it yet. Thanks for the info. I will go with the Megan since they offer the drop that I want. I will post some pic's of the install and rims after I get them on __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3160999

05-10-2009, 05:31 PM	#2
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	This should be transferred to the suspension section.

05-12-2009, 05:03 PM	#5
lilredrocket Slowy getting there View User's Garage Drives: 08 Liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,464	The only after market shocks that I know of are the TRD ones. You can get them from sparks toyota he is one of our vendors.

05-12-2009, 05:31 PM	#8
severous01 Drives: 2008 yaris, stripped, red Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Texas Posts: 977	SO...i hope ur talkin valve springs cuz there's a section designated for suspension... but...on the other hand, COOL! congrats. be sure to get an alignment, and specify the new alignment specs to your tech...also, you should get new shocks to handle different spring rates, compression, dampening and rebound characteristics of the new springs. also, sway bars are cheap and very effective. this should be ur next mod if you dont have them already.

05-13-2009, 11:19 AM	#10
eii Rides canyon walls Drives: 1988 RX7 FC 10th AE Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 503	Megan springs thread here: http://yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13941 I doubt the ride quality varies between the year of the car. You should be fine on stock struts/shocks till you can afford aftermarket ones. A good alternative to TRD shocks and cheaper too are Tokico blues: http://www.wesellcarparts.com/store/...idproduct=7797 __________________ OEM Style Wing Spoiler \| TRD Axle-Back Exhaust \| Megan Lowering Springs (1.5 f/r) \| Simota Carbon Charger Intake \| Python 871XP Alarm System \| Aluminum Sports Pedal \| 17x7 +42mm Enkei J10 Black w/ Silver Lip \| 205/40 Falken Ziex-912 \| NST Lite Crank Pulley Red \| 1ZZ-FE Throttle Body \| AMK Racing Header Last edited by eii; 05-13-2009 at 01:18 PM.

05-13-2009, 12:07 PM	#11
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Tokico > TRD shocks/struts Progress > Megan springs __________________ 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.

05-13-2009, 02:35 PM	#13
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Too bad they didn't have the Tokico's when I bought my TRD. Shoot, I got Tokico Blue's for my dad's Camry. LOL. Anyway, get an alignment AFTER the springs have settled.

05-14-2009, 12:26 AM	#16
Midon Mod Freak Drives: 88 MR2 GT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gainesville, TX Posts: 147	I think just a few miles of bumpy road will seat the springs just fine. at least that's how I have done it in the past. When i replace stock springs or use lowering springs I drive the car down a bumpy road for a few miles then take it back jack it up re check the torch then take it for an alignment __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3160999

05-14-2009, 09:59 AM	#18
bradfucious Red Dwarf II View User's Garage Drives: Red 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 55	I might hold off on doing the alignment until after our cross country move, I think. We're going to be towing my car and driving the wife's '09 Forester as it has room for people and dogs and creature comforts. Thanks for the thoughts!

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