TRD OR Eibach...i'm confused...

[Jerkratt]

Originally Posted by Moura

Sorry to dig this up, but it will be my next mod. And I just knew about this a few days ago.

I have a friend that works in Toyota here in Portugal, and he said that the springs are Eibach.

So for me, there is no point in buying TRD (TTE) springs, you know why? Because in Europe everything is fuc**** expensive. They charge us 370$ (290€) for TRD springs.

Eibach springs (the same ones I guess) will cost me about 230$ (180€).

One thing it makes me confuse, is that Toyota says the TRD lowers -30mm, but Eibach says the pro-kit will lower -25mm

the reason they are diffrent numbers is cause eibach makes there own lowering spring for the yaris... they ALSO make springs spec'd to TRD's wantings... thats the reason for a different drop.. the TRD spings are sopost to work with the TRD shocks (i think there KYB's) same concept with socks... Racing Heart makes the "TRD 18in. Wheels" there just badged TRD.. AEM makes the CAI for TRD... but the TRD comes with a bypass valve.... i think eibach makes the rear sway bar as well.. making any cents?

and to clearify something... honda does NOT have mugen... its a company that makes Honda parts but you cant go into a honda dealer and ask for mugen parts... nismo on the other hand IS a nissan company like TRD. there for you can go to a nissan dealer and order nismo parts.

[MUSKOKA800]

My TRD springs came for the US.
Eibach advertise a 1" drop.
TRD advertise a 1.25" drop.
Mine have settled in at approx. a 1.5" drop.

Eibach may make TRD springs but that doesn't necessarily mean they are the same spec. And likely aren't.
For what it's worth, the photo on Toyota Canada's 2008 Yaris option/accessory webpage clearly showed springs marked "Eibach". Of course the price was totally outrageous.

[Cutie Pie #2]

I went to Sparkstoyota.com to look at Full TRD Suspension which includes everything shocks, springs and rear sway bar = price is $787.00 which includes shipping. Is that a good price? Or has anyone know of better. And does any one know a ballpark on price to get it installed. I looking to do this soon maybe christmas time. This is for my car to improve the ride. My husband's is staying stock.

[Jerkratt]

Originally Posted by Cutie Pie #2

I went to Sparkstoyota.com to look at Full TRD Suspension which includes everything shocks, springs and rear sway bar = price is $787.00 which includes shipping. Is that a good price? Or has anyone know of better. And does any one know a ballpark on price to get it installed. I looking to do this soon maybe christmas time. This is for my car to improve the ride. My husband's is staying stock.

if u come to jersey ill be able to install the sway bar and ill be able to get a nice price for the install of the shocks and springs.... my car club pres owns a body shop they got tools there lol.. worse case there is a shop that sponcers us called autoformace in clifton... my friend got the NST pulley installed on his accord yesterday for 50 bucks... so im sure i can get u a sweet deal and it would be done quick..

and

MUSKOKA800 agreed just as i stated above ur post

[Benggolf2]

Go Eibach Pro-Kit if you are not after aggressive lowering. Am pretty happy with the results on the Yaris, MBenz and Smart....yes, they all have Eibach Pro-Kits installed. Ordered the springs from Tire Rack.

[MUSKOKA800]

Originally Posted by Cutie Pie #2

I went to Sparkstoyota.com to look at Full TRD Suspension which includes everything shocks, springs and rear sway bar = price is $787.00 which includes shipping. Is that a good price? Or has anyone know of better. And does any one know a ballpark on price to get it installed. I looking to do this soon maybe christmas time. This is for my car to improve the ride. My husband's is staying stock.

Sparks prices are very competitive.
I bought mine from Conicelli. It was a bit cheaper after adding the 15% discount code.

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...subcat2=101278

Oh, and "improve the ride" is subject to interpretation. The full TRD system will make your ride quite brisk. I consider it an improved ride because I can now rail the turns. Others don't care for the bone jarring hits. You'll know every crack in the road along your commute before long. For me, avoiding those bumps is part of the fun.

[Jerkratt]

Originally Posted by MUSKOKA800

Sparks prices are very competitive.
I bought mine from Conicelli. It was a bit cheaper after adding the 15% discount code.

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...subcat2=101278

Oh, and "improve the ride" is subject to interpretation. The full TRD system will make your ride quite brisk. I consider it an improved ride because I can now rail the turns. Others don't care for the bone jarring hits. You'll know every crack in the road along your commute before long. For me, avoiding those bumps is part of the fun.

adreed again with the bump lol but i had 17" rims on aswell... i got 15" now with more tire not as bad

[kargoboy]

I have Eibach springs on my own dd (Mazda Protege) and love them. I am going to install a set on the Yaris too,
in the spring. PM me for a price, if you're interested.

[marcus]

make sure you cut the bump stop... my car is in toyota right now and theyre replacing the shock , originally they said its the springs "trd" but when they took it out they said its the shocks.. its blown.. the car is 18 months old and i dont drive hard on any bumps...

[thebarber]

i have some still-new springs from toyota canada....theyre very clearly eibach prokits

[Moura]

All good news then. The Eibach springs will be much cheaper for me

Benggolf2, thanks for the pictures, that gives an idea of how it will look like. Are your wheels 15"?

marcus, what do you mean by cuting the bump stop?

[Benggolf2]

Originally Posted by Moura

All good news then. The Eibach springs will be much cheaper for me

Benggolf2, thanks for the pictures, that gives an idea of how it will look like. Are your wheels 15"?

Hi Moura, they are 17" x 7" +40 offset with 205/40 x 17 tires. I am sure you will be happy with the Eibachs.

I do not not have any rubbing issues and handling & cornering is much improved, yet the ride is still very compliant (smooth and comfortable).

[Moura]

Originally Posted by Benggolf2

Hi Moura, they are 17" x 7" +40 offset with 205/40 x 17 tires. I am sure you will be happy with the Eibachs.

I do not not have any rubbing issues and handling & cornering is much improved, yet the ride is still very compliant (smooth and comfortable).

Ahh ok! They looked to me like 15" because you have sport tires, and I didnt realise that.
My wheels are 15" but the tires are 185/60, so it will look more or less the same.

My engine is only 1.0, so Im not changing the wheels size or it wont move

Something I notice now is that the Yaris Shocks or springs are very stiff.. for example, in the speed bumps it´s very very hard, even when going slowly Im hoping it will get better with the Eibach springs.

Cheers