Suspension advice and pic request - Toyota Yaris Forums

Misterawa · 02-08-2011, 02:29 PM

Newbie to the Yaris scene here. I've owned my 07 liftback for a week and I'm loving it

. I'm so ready to pull the trigger on either a Tein/Tokico (blue) set up or a TRD set up, but I could really use some advice.

Which one would you go with and would you please comment on ride quality and comfort? Also, I would like to request a pic w/15" or 16" on a wheels on a lowered suspension too.

I've done some research here on this forum, but thought starting this thread would really help me make a deciscion (soon), as this car will be my "modded" daily driver. TIA

kou · 02-08-2011, 02:58 PM

Check my garage pictures i have TRD springs and dampers with 15'' wheels and the car drives very nice.

Misterawa · 02-08-2011, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kou

Check my garage pictures i have TRD springs and dampers with 15'' wheels and the car drives very nice.

Thanks kou, your car look awesome...are those TR Motorsports wheels? I'm considering ordering a set.

BTW, how much gap is there in the wheel well and how much did it drop your vehicle. I've seen #s from 1.2-1.5 inches.

marlondog · 02-08-2011, 04:35 PM

Get some coilovers instead. I've had the tein/tokico combo, and I loved it.The only thing I didn't like was not being able to adjust height and firmness. I ended up with Ksport coilovers, and I'm happy with being able to change it up once and awhile. It is a pita to adjust, but it's better than having to change out shocks and springs.

Misterawa · 02-08-2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by marlondog

Get some coilovers instead. I've had the tein/tokico combo, and I loved it.The only thing I didn't like was not being able to adjust height and firmness. I ended up with Ksport coilovers, and I'm happy with being able to change it up once and awhile. It is a pita to adjust, but it's better than having to change out shocks and springs.

Unfortunately, coilover are outide of my budget

...

kou · 02-08-2011, 06:33 PM

I would say 1.5'' drop.

Trubin · 02-08-2011, 07:16 PM

I have the same question as well, I got about a 200$ budget and I cant make a decision between TEIN's, Tanabe Or TRD springs. I have a stock suspension atm. on my 2009 3door hatchback. I do not know how how Ican go since I never tried to lower the car, but the roads where are live are not perfect and occasional potholes find their way under my tires.

SAV912 · 02-08-2011, 11:31 PM

'09 on TRD suspension. The springs themselves on stock shocks is bouncy. The full bit is pretty firm but not unbearably so. Wheels are stock 15" pizza slicers.

Hope this helps.

-SAV

Klink10 · 02-09-2011, 09:38 AM

Check my garage also. Lowered on TRD springs and struts with 16 inch RPF1's. I like the feel, so no complaints.

Misterawa · 02-09-2011, 10:54 AM

Thanks you guys! Still very difficult decision to make

.

BTW, did you have to trim down the bump stops with the TRD springs?

If you had a chance to do it all over again, would you still go with the TRD springs or would you have dropped you car lower (Tein or Tanabe DF210)? I want my Yaris to be little lower, but not if the ride quality/comfort will be a lot worse than the TRDs (which seem comfortable). Thx again and keep the pics and suggestions goin

cali yaris · 02-09-2011, 11:27 AM

shouldn't have to cut bump stops with TRD springs. Tanabe instructions call for cutting them in half only. I'd imagine TEIN should be treated the same way.

Ride comfort with Tein and Tanabe springs is very good, not too stiff. DF210's are only 14% over stock (just enough to compensate for the drop).

Micro Image springs are stiffer.

For a milder drop (1" - 1.25"), Tanabe NF210 or Eibach Prokits.

enviri · 02-09-2011, 11:34 AM

here's a pic of trd springs with 16", stock struts. the ride was very stock, in my opinion.

did consider micro image (AOE) springs? slightly lower drop and tighter suspension.

on 15"s (first run of AOE tigertec springs):

on 16"s (first run of AOE tigertec springs):

thebarber · 02-09-2011, 12:01 PM

i run eibach sportlines and stock shocks...ride is good due to the progressive spring rates

they also came with shorter bump stops for the front struts...

annn · 02-09-2011, 12:47 PM

I have eibach prokits and 15 inch toyota wheels with 196/60 tires,tokico hts dampners,gt spec braces,etc.

Ride can be rough as a Cobb or almost factory ....can also be a bit unstable at freeway speeds, if the shocks are not tuned well to the springs.

Car handles very well ,for what it is,i have done a few tests and overall I like it.

Tuneing a suspension correctly can be a chore. It took me 2 years to get my 70 stingray to be a excellent handling car.

IMO....I dont just go in for lower it as far as you can add super stiff springs ,bolt on as big a wheel with as low of a profile tire as you can etc...this never works out in reality unless you just like to have the "look" and cruise a strip at legal speeds.

Misterawa · 02-09-2011, 06:11 PM

Looks like I'll be goin with a set of Tein DF210's and Tokico (blue) shocks and struts from Garm. I cant wait till my stock Yaris is modded

.

Thanks again you guys for the pics, links to pics (garages) and all the info! Please continue to post pics of your dropped liftback on some 15 or 16s.

SAV912 · 02-09-2011, 09:30 PM

Just a note: The TRD springs and shocks are mated to eachother. There is no need to cut the bumpstops with both in tandem. Using just the springs will lead to a little bit of bounce in the front end. I had my springs in before the shocks but didn't cut my bumpstops because I knew I would eventually pair the two. Your mileage may vary.

-SAV

KCALB SIRAY · 02-09-2011, 09:37 PM

16's lowered almost 2 inches here

annn · 02-09-2011, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by KCALB SIRAY

16's lowered almost 2 inches here

Nice looking yaris !

02-08-2011, 02:29 PM	#1
Misterawa Drives: 07 Yaris LB and 03 BMW Z4 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 48	Suspension advice and pic request Newbie to the Yaris scene here. I've owned my 07 liftback for a week and I'm loving it . I'm so ready to pull the trigger on either a Tein/Tokico (blue) set up or a TRD set up, but I could really use some advice. Which one would you go with and would you please comment on ride quality and comfort? Also, I would like to request a pic w/15" or 16" on a wheels on a lowered suspension too. I've done some research here on this forum, but thought starting this thread would really help me make a deciscion (soon), as this car will be my "modded" daily driver. TIA

02-08-2011, 11:31 PM	#8
SAV912 Pirate Yaaaaris View User's Garage Drives: '00 Toyota Celica GTS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 573	'09 on TRD suspension. The springs themselves on stock shocks is bouncy. The full bit is pretty firm but not unbearably so. Wheels are stock 15" pizza slicers. Hope this helps. -SAV __________________ Georgia Bulldogs! '09 Yaris LB 5MT Sold.

02-09-2011, 11:27 AM	#11
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	shouldn't have to cut bump stops with TRD springs. Tanabe instructions call for cutting them in half only. I'd imagine TEIN should be treated the same way. Ride comfort with Tein and Tanabe springs is very good, not too stiff. DF210's are only 14% over stock (just enough to compensate for the drop). Micro Image springs are stiffer. For a milder drop (1" - 1.25"), Tanabe NF210 or Eibach Prokits. __________________ 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.

02-09-2011, 12:01 PM	#13
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	i run eibach sportlines and stock shocks...ride is good due to the progressive spring rates they also came with shorter bump stops for the front struts... __________________

02-09-2011, 12:47 PM	#14
annn ヤリスワールド Drives: 2008 HB Join Date: May 2010 Location: seattle Posts: 380	I have eibach prokits and 15 inch toyota wheels with 196/60 tires,tokico hts dampners,gt spec braces,etc. Ride can be rough as a Cobb or almost factory ....can also be a bit unstable at freeway speeds, if the shocks are not tuned well to the springs. Car handles very well ,for what it is,i have done a few tests and overall I like it. Tuneing a suspension correctly can be a chore. It took me 2 years to get my 70 stingray to be a excellent handling car. IMO....I dont just go in for lower it as far as you can add super stiff springs ,bolt on as big a wheel with as low of a profile tire as you can etc...this never works out in reality unless you just like to have the "look" and cruise a strip at legal speeds. Last edited by annn; 02-09-2011 at 06:13 PM.

02-08-2011, 02:58 PM	#2
kou View User's Garage Drives: 08 lb Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: nj Posts: 935	Check my garage pictures i have TRD springs and dampers with 15'' wheels and the car drives very nice.

02-08-2011, 04:35 PM	#4
marlondog Shut your fricken suck!!! View User's Garage Drives: 07' liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 755	Get some coilovers instead. I've had the tein/tokico combo, and I loved it.The only thing I didn't like was not being able to adjust height and firmness. I ended up with Ksport coilovers, and I'm happy with being able to change it up once and awhile. It is a pita to adjust, but it's better than having to change out shocks and springs.

02-08-2011, 06:33 PM	#6
kou View User's Garage Drives: 08 lb Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: nj Posts: 935	I would say 1.5'' drop.

02-08-2011, 07:16 PM	#7
Trubin Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 70	I have the same question as well, I got about a 200$ budget and I cant make a decision between TEIN's, Tanabe Or TRD springs. I have a stock suspension atm. on my 2009 3door hatchback. I do not know how how Ican go since I never tried to lower the car, but the roads where are live are not perfect and occasional potholes find their way under my tires.

02-09-2011, 09:38 AM	#9
Klink10 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 910 Posts: 1,229	Check my garage also. Lowered on TRD springs and struts with 16 inch RPF1's. I like the feel, so no complaints.

02-09-2011, 10:54 AM	#10
Misterawa Drives: 07 Yaris LB and 03 BMW Z4 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 48	Thanks you guys! Still very difficult decision to make . BTW, did you have to trim down the bump stops with the TRD springs? If you had a chance to do it all over again, would you still go with the TRD springs or would you have dropped you car lower (Tein or Tanabe DF210)? I want my Yaris to be little lower, but not if the ride quality/comfort will be a lot worse than the TRDs (which seem comfortable). Thx again and keep the pics and suggestions goin

02-09-2011, 11:34 AM	#12
enviri View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT Posts: 1,516	here's a pic of trd springs with 16", stock struts. the ride was very stock, in my opinion. did consider micro image (AOE) springs? slightly lower drop and tighter suspension. on 15"s (first run of AOE tigertec springs): on 16"s (first run of AOE tigertec springs):

02-09-2011, 06:11 PM	#15
Misterawa Drives: 07 Yaris LB and 03 BMW Z4 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 48	Looks like I'll be goin with a set of Tein DF210's and Tokico (blue) shocks and struts from Garm. I cant wait till my stock Yaris is modded . Thanks again you guys for the pics, links to pics (garages) and all the info! Please continue to post pics of your dropped liftback on some 15 or 16s.

02-09-2011, 09:30 PM	#16
SAV912 Pirate Yaaaaris View User's Garage Drives: '00 Toyota Celica GTS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 573	Just a note: The TRD springs and shocks are mated to eachother. There is no need to cut the bumpstops with both in tandem. Using just the springs will lead to a little bit of bounce in the front end. I had my springs in before the shocks but didn't cut my bumpstops because I knew I would eventually pair the two. Your mileage may vary. -SAV __________________ Georgia Bulldogs! '09 Yaris LB 5MT Sold.

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