Lowing Springs vs Coilovers

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by 06YarisRS

That is awesome news, Ernie! Am I going to have to ask for pics? LOL. I am anxious to get your driving impressions, old vs new. I hope I don't regret the coilovers. Hopefully they aren't too stiff.

I don't think you'll regret it because you want the adjustability. If I hadn't won the Wheelwell parts giveaway and gotten the rear shocks for free, the cost might have been near what you paid and I wouldn't have the adjustments you will. Adjustments are what I think it really boils down to because there are coilovers that aim to provide a street friendly ride. The few extra hundred you usually pay for coil overs give you the ability to change height, dampening, etc. If you don't need that, then maybe it makes sense to save a few pennies and go with springs, shocks and struts.

[06YarisRS]

Originally Posted by ern-diz

I don't think you'll regret it because you want the adjustability. If I hadn't won the Wheelwell parts giveaway and gotten the rear shocks for free, the cost might have been near what you paid and I wouldn't have the adjustments you will. Adjustments are what I think it really boils down to because there are coilovers that aim to provide a street friendly ride. The few extra hundred you usually pay for coil overs give you the ability to change height, dampening, etc. If you don't need that, then maybe it makes sense to save a few pennies and go with springs, shocks and struts.

Yeah, I think I'll be happy with them. I watched a few more videos and it seems that even on the softest setting, they still pretty much eliminate body roll and make the driving 'go-kartish'. Apparently, they arrived today and my neighbour put them in the house. We're away at hockey camp on Prince Edward Island. Needless to say, the urge to get home and start wrenching is growing.

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by 06YarisRS

Yeah, I think I'll be happy with them. I watched a few more videos and it seems that even on the softest setting, they still pretty much eliminate body roll and make the driving 'go-kartish'. Apparently, they arrived today and my neighbour put them in the house. We're away at hockey camp on Prince Edward Island. Needless to say, the urge to get home and start wrenching is growing.

Body roll and bump bounce has been significantly reduced with my setup as well. Looking forward to hearing your experience!

[06YarisRS]

Originally Posted by ern-diz

Body roll and bump bounce has been significantly reduced with my setup as well. Looking forward to hearing your experience!

Awesome news, man! Great to hear. I got my kit unboxed, the car up on jackstands and started removing parts. I only had about an hour in the garage as we got back later from PEI. Next post will have some pics.