install my MI springs last night ( '10 sedan) - Toyota Yaris Forums

malibuguy · 08-24-2011, 11:35 AM

initial drop from stock is 3/4" in the front & 1 3/4" in the rear...i'm hoping the front will settle

i like the ride, its a little jouncy on large gaps ( i blame the stock struts for not having enough control), but in corner handling is much improved

josh044 · 08-24-2011, 12:52 PM

do you anticipate that the drop will help mileage?

cali yaris · 08-24-2011, 02:21 PM

^ A lowered car should get slightly better mileage.

cali yaris · 08-24-2011, 02:22 PM

Quote:

initial drop from stock is 3/4" in the front & 1 3/4" in the rear...i'm hoping the front will settle

That's way off.
Front springs are on the front, right?
Are both sides of the front the same drop?
Are the springs seated correctly and the nut tightened completely?

Spidermandud · 08-24-2011, 02:23 PM

I would also like this info. :D

Flipper_1938 · 08-24-2011, 03:19 PM

It looks good at that altitude with the stock wheels/wheelcovers.

I think you measured wrong. The front end looks like it came down more than 3/4 of an inch.

Oh yeah, what do you mean by "jouncy"?

cali yaris · 08-24-2011, 03:49 PM

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The front end looks like it came down more than 3/4 of an inch.

It does - can we see more pictures, please?

slugsyaris · 08-24-2011, 06:02 PM

What does the new ride feel like?

Spidermandud · 08-24-2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by slugsyaris

What does the new ride feel like?

Should feel pretty similar to stock I'd think?

cali yaris · 08-24-2011, 06:39 PM

^ um, no. The Micro Image springs are the stiffest aftermarket springs available without custom ordering.

The ride will be quite a bit firmer than stock, with much more road feel and much less body roll.

malibuguy · 08-24-2011, 07:13 PM

The springs are installed correctly. I can see how some could get them mixed up but they are correct...each pigtail lined up perfectly.

Spidermandud · 08-24-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

^ um, no. The Micro Image springs are the stiffest aftermarket springs available without custom ordering.

... :D

Yaris: Sportscar

malibuguy · 08-24-2011, 07:27 PM

I should note the jouncy is just in one weird section on the highway...its.awkward for any car. I was hoping for a ride like the tercel (noticable/ taught) is but its very nice. Im quite happy with it.

I did it 1/2 for gas mileage 1/2 cuz i hated the 4x4 stance it had for pedestrian safety or w/e

I will remeasure after 500 miles...so next week lol

cali yaris · 08-24-2011, 10:13 PM

^ cool. A big part of the Yaris stock ride height is so the bumpers match other cars on impact.

YarisSedan · 08-24-2011, 11:22 PM

Springs take a few days to settle in. Check the ride height in a week you will see it will have a noticeable drop.

malibuguy · 09-03-2011, 09:47 AM

800~ mile update

the front dropped another 3/4" bringing the grand total to 1.5" front drop & 1.75" rear drop

i really love the way the car looks now & it rides very well (given the stock struts). the ride is definetly better then expected in terms of comfort. you would not know it was lowered if you only rode in it & not saw the outside. I really like this.

I'm hoping once i upgrade the dampers, they will stiffen up the dynamics of the chassis to "sporten" up the ride...just of my racing nature.

Hands down a worthwhile upgrade for the Yaris, especially given the price.

BTW I took me just under 2 hours to install them taking my time & figuring out a wall mounted strut compressor ( i've never used one before)...& that includes taking the tray out again b/c i forgot to plug in the wiper motor. 90% of the time is spent on the fronts.

WeeYari · 09-03-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by malibuguy

that includes taking the tray out again b/c i forgot to plug in the wiper motor.

I've heard that one a few times

Spidermandud · 09-03-2011, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malibuguy

800~ mile update

the front dropped another 3/4" bringing the grand total to 1.5" front drop & 1.75" rear drop

i really love the way the car looks now & it rides very well (given the stock struts). the ride is definetly better then expected in terms of comfort. you would not know it was lowered if you only rode in it & not saw the outside. I really like this.

I'm hoping once i upgrade the dampers, they will stiffen up the dynamics of the chassis to "sporten" up the ride...just of my racing nature.

Hands down a worthwhile upgrade for the Yaris, especially given the price.

BTW I took me just under 2 hours to install them taking my time & figuring out a wall mounted strut compressor ( i've never used one before)...& that includes taking the tray out again b/c i forgot to plug in the wiper motor. 90% of the time is spent on the fronts.

Got any more pics?

08-24-2011, 11:35 AM	#1
malibuguy Obsessed with 1.5L Drives: '10 PW Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 907	install my MI springs last night ( '10 sedan) initial drop from stock is 3/4" in the front & 1 3/4" in the rear...i'm hoping the front will settle i like the ride, its a little jouncy on large gaps ( i blame the stock struts for not having enough control), but in corner handling is much improved __________________ -Greg...the Exhaust Freak. -10 PW sedan 107whp/110wtq, full exhaust, suspension bits, TRD LSD -06 Highlander 3mzfe Limited AWD -82 Malibu, 1uzfe swap -97 Tercel coupe, 1nzfe/4.31 -96 Tercel coupe, Turbo 5efe, autoX -96 Tercel 4dr

08-24-2011, 02:21 PM	#3
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ A lowered car should get slightly better mileage. __________________ 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.

08-24-2011, 02:23 PM	#5
Spidermandud Drives: Black '08 Yaris Hatch S Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Johnson City, Tennessee Posts: 320	I would also like this info. :D __________________ -Will-

08-24-2011, 06:39 PM	#10
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ um, no. The Micro Image springs are the stiffest aftermarket springs available without custom ordering. The ride will be quite a bit firmer than stock, with much more road feel and much less body roll. __________________ 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.

08-24-2011, 07:13 PM	#11
malibuguy Obsessed with 1.5L Drives: '10 PW Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 907	The springs are installed correctly. I can see how some could get them mixed up but they are correct...each pigtail lined up perfectly. __________________ -Greg...the Exhaust Freak. -10 PW sedan 107whp/110wtq, full exhaust, suspension bits, TRD LSD -06 Highlander 3mzfe Limited AWD -82 Malibu, 1uzfe swap -97 Tercel coupe, 1nzfe/4.31 -96 Tercel coupe, Turbo 5efe, autoX -96 Tercel 4dr

08-24-2011, 12:52 PM	#2
josh044 Drives: 07 yaris hb - 5 spd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: illinois Posts: 33	do you anticipate that the drop will help mileage?

08-24-2011, 03:19 PM	#6
Flipper_1938 Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 529	It looks good at that altitude with the stock wheels/wheelcovers. I think you measured wrong. The front end looks like it came down more than 3/4 of an inch. Oh yeah, what do you mean by "jouncy"?

08-24-2011, 06:02 PM	#8
slugsyaris Drives: 2010 black sedan Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Yorktown Hgts Posts: 30	What does the new ride feel like?

08-24-2011, 07:27 PM	#13
malibuguy Obsessed with 1.5L Drives: '10 PW Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 907	I should note the jouncy is just in one weird section on the highway...its.awkward for any car. I was hoping for a ride like the tercel (noticable/ taught) is but its very nice. Im quite happy with it. I did it 1/2 for gas mileage 1/2 cuz i hated the 4x4 stance it had for pedestrian safety or w/e I will remeasure after 500 miles...so next week lol __________________ -Greg...the Exhaust Freak. -10 PW sedan 107whp/110wtq, full exhaust, suspension bits, TRD LSD -06 Highlander 3mzfe Limited AWD -82 Malibu, 1uzfe swap -97 Tercel coupe, 1nzfe/4.31 -96 Tercel coupe, Turbo 5efe, autoX -96 Tercel 4dr

08-24-2011, 10:13 PM	#14
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ cool. A big part of the Yaris stock ride height is so the bumpers match other cars on impact. __________________ 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.

08-24-2011, 11:22 PM	#15
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Springs take a few days to settle in. Check the ride height in a week you will see it will have a noticeable drop. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

09-03-2011, 09:47 AM	#16
malibuguy Obsessed with 1.5L Drives: '10 PW Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 907	800~ mile update the front dropped another 3/4" bringing the grand total to 1.5" front drop & 1.75" rear drop i really love the way the car looks now & it rides very well (given the stock struts). the ride is definetly better then expected in terms of comfort. you would not know it was lowered if you only rode in it & not saw the outside. I really like this. I'm hoping once i upgrade the dampers, they will stiffen up the dynamics of the chassis to "sporten" up the ride...just of my racing nature. Hands down a worthwhile upgrade for the Yaris, especially given the price. BTW I took me just under 2 hours to install them taking my time & figuring out a wall mounted strut compressor ( i've never used one before)...& that includes taking the tray out again b/c i forgot to plug in the wiper motor. 90% of the time is spent on the fronts. __________________ -Greg...the Exhaust Freak. -10 PW sedan 107whp/110wtq, full exhaust, suspension bits, TRD LSD -06 Highlander 3mzfe Limited AWD -82 Malibu, 1uzfe swap -97 Tercel coupe, 1nzfe/4.31 -96 Tercel coupe, Turbo 5efe, autoX -96 Tercel 4dr

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