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Old 07-02-2009, 11:15 AM   #1
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After the suspension upgrade, start thinking about weight reduction. Always a cheap mod. I like mine without the rear 60/40 and the light weight battery. Just a thought.
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Old 07-02-2009, 06:22 PM   #2
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I ended getting Tokico blues shocks and struts from Micro Image, and talked to my local toyota shop (not dealership) Weikle's specialty for Toyota's a shop in PA if any one is interested a very good place to take Toyota's. They are installing them for $75. I didn't get springs because roads around here are really bad, maybe later. BTW would springs make any difference? just wondering.Thanks everyone for your input.

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Old 07-02-2009, 09:17 PM   #3
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Springs will make a difference and reduce the roll in the car...

I have H&R lowering springs on mine, nothing else for suspension setup, and i could feel a difference right away from stock springs....on the freeway i had minimal roll changing lanes quickly in n out...very cool to lower. Go with H&R lowering springs for the Yaris, they are a bit expensive but they dont sag like other springs....I had mine on for more than a year now, and they are still strong :)

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Old 07-08-2009, 10:57 AM   #4
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Springs will make a difference and reduce the roll in the car...

I have H&R lowering springs on mine, nothing else for suspension setup, and i could feel a difference right away from stock springs....on the freeway i had minimal roll changing lanes quickly in n out...very cool to lower. Go with H&R lowering springs for the Yaris, they are a bit expensive but they dont sag like other springs....I had mine on for more than a year now, and they are still strong :)

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Do I need to get lowering springs for Tokico blue stocks and struts that are on their way to me.
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Old 07-09-2009, 12:53 AM   #5
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So what's the difference between the KYB's and Blues?
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Old 07-13-2009, 04:05 PM   #6
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I was thinking about going with the H&R springs, I think they keep the back up a bit higher like in stock form, just lower. that appeals to me ;d
how stiff would you say they are?
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Old 07-13-2009, 04:13 PM   #7
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I was thinking about going with the H&R springs, I think they keep the back up a bit higher like in stock form, just lower. that appeals to me ;d
how stiff would you say they are?
Much stiffer than stock ones, ride is more sporty.
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Old 07-13-2009, 05:07 PM   #8
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Cutie Pie - You dont need to get lowering springs with the Tokico shocks/struts, but mounting the lowering springs w/ those shocks helps stiffen up the car a bit more when switching lanes rigorously on the highway :)

Scape - So far the pics that Kaotic and others have taken of my car, it kind does look like that rear H&R springs to make the back end look look a bit high than other springs, but overall from a side view they dont, imo~
They are very strong (just ask contraband, he's seen them since i got them installed). I have had them on since, spring 2008 :)...my friend, she says she can feel every crack my car goes over on the freeway...lol

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...=17449&page=12
Blue hatchback...theres some more from a 2008 meet if you search it...
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Old 07-13-2009, 05:24 PM   #9
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[QUOTE=Kioshi;351555]Cutie Pie - You dont need to get lowering springs with the Tokico shocks/struts, but mounting the lowering springs w/ those shocks helps stiffen up the car a bit more when switching lanes rigorously on the highway :)

I decided to just to do the shocks and struts, I didn't want to lower car any (I like the height of the car ) car rides fine.

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Old 07-13-2009, 07:31 PM   #10
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Can the stock springs handle the stiffer shocks? Are there stock height springs that are firmer?
Those shocks match the car quite well, BTW!
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Old 07-01-2009, 09:11 PM   #11
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I bought my TRD exhaust for $300. It sounds great and it won't rot out like the potato shaped muffler it ships with.
I can't justify changing out a perfectly good suspension before it's worn out.
I also added the TRD sway bar, what a difference!
If you want something that can be seen and heard, get the exhaust.....
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Old 07-02-2009, 07:46 AM   #12
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If you think the sway bar made a difference you should get the shocks, struts and springs. You will go from to
TRD shocks, struts and springs with a TRD Sway bar is the same set up I run and the change is amazing. Your handling gos from econbox (good econbox) to mild sports car. Don't blow your money on an exhaust system until after you've done the suspension!!!!

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Old 07-02-2009, 08:32 AM   #13
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TRD shocks. struts and springs with a TRD Sway bar is the same set up I run and the change is amazing. Your handling gos from econbox (good econbox) to mild sports car. Don't blow your money on exhaust ansystem until after you've done the suspension!!!!

Ok then, get the suspension! The masses have spoken.
I DO love that sway bar though....
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Old 07-13-2009, 03:55 PM   #14
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Well I got my shocks and struts on today, and well it was a little more than orginally said, it was $180 all together instead of the $75. Besides that the car rides soo much better, I thinK. Here's some pictures of the blues:

shocks pics 001.JPG

shocks pics 002.JPG

Oh and then being so happy about my car, I got a speeding ticket, 67 in a 55 so I'm mad about that because I have a PA CDL, I was in MD, so I all I have to do is pay the fine ($90).
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Old 07-29-2009, 06:02 PM   #15
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Just went ahead and ordered the TRD muffler from sparks, I will post pics when it gets on. That's it I'm done with mods for now. And going to try installing it myself, any suggestions on installing muffler would be nice!
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