What springs should I get? Help! - Toyota Yaris Forums

CtrlAltDefeat · 01-26-2009, 09:05 AM

I've got about $170 to spend for my spring upgrade the list of springs I'm considering is:

Tanabe DF210 lowering springs - $158.00

Tanabe NF210 lowering springs - $168.00

Progress Lowering Springs ------ $144.95

Megan Racing Springs ----------- $132.00

I don't like to rush things, and probably am not going to be able to do any further major upgrades for a while, so I'm quite worried about which ones to buy. I also want larger wheels someday. I think the DF210s are the largest drop, but I wonder about pot holes and speed bumps. A larger drop might not allow me to get larger wheels later. The Tanabe site seems to mention that they are more for lowering then performance. The NF210s have a larger wheel gap and are made for comfort. I'm not sure how much I like that. My wallet likes the Progress and the Megan springs, but They don't seem as popular as the Tanabe springs. But I think the price difference might help make up for the alignment I'll have to get a couple weeks after the install... basically I'm a total car noob and want to be sure before spending my money

derickveliz2 · 01-26-2009, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CtrlAltDefeat

I've got about $170 to spend for my spring upgrade the list of springs I'm considering is:

Tanabe NF210 lowering springs - $168.00

I'm a total car noob and want to be sure before spending my money

I wonder why the price has gone up? I guess every body likes the NF210s

I love them so much!

m911gt · 01-26-2009, 09:19 AM

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m911gt · 01-26-2009, 09:26 AM

Also, just an FYI...Tanabe is a very reputable performance company in Japan; they make quality suspension modifications as well as exhaust products :) Also, when you lower your car, you will be increasing it's performance since you will be lowering the car's center of gravity making it more agile.

Progress and Megan are generally less expensive than Tanabe and not quite as reputable but they also both make great products...to my knowledge.

Russelt3hPirate · 01-26-2009, 09:28 AM

I'd go with the C-One lowering springs.

I had a set of Tanabes and they were nice but the C-Ones are better.

m911gt · 01-26-2009, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russelt3hPirate

I'd go with the C-One lowering springs.

I had a set of Tanabes and they were nice but the C-Ones are better.

I think he's looking to not spend too much on springs as well. How much did you find C-Ones for?

33OH · 01-26-2009, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russelt3hPirate

I'd go with the C-One lowering springs.

I had a set of Tanabes and they were nice but the C-Ones are better.

I bought Russel's Tanabe DF210's for $90 shipped. Look around, you can find deals.

33OH · 01-26-2009, 12:18 PM

Here's some DF210's for $50 + shipping: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13122

Russelt3hPirate · 01-26-2009, 12:59 PM

there are deals everywhere. :)

If I were doing springs instead of coilovers I'd do the C-One Suspension Kit which includes struts. :)

CtrlAltDefeat · 01-26-2009, 06:28 PM

well after seeing this thread I finally ordered some DF210s I hope I'm making the right decision... Since she has 17's and DFs then I can too

Any ways thanks for everyone's help

33OH · 01-26-2009, 06:32 PM

Like I said, I run DF210's and I've never rubbed. Only thing is some minor muffler scrapage on extreme angles. You'll be good.

01-26-2009, 09:05 AM	#1
CtrlAltDefeat I ♥ Yaris View User's Garage Drives: Black 08 LB MT & red 97 Miata Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 1,313	What springs should I get? Help! I've got about $170 to spend for my spring upgrade the list of springs I'm considering is: Tanabe DF210 lowering springs - $158.00 Tanabe NF210 lowering springs - $168.00 Progress Lowering Springs ------ $144.95 Megan Racing Springs ----------- $132.00 I don't like to rush things, and probably am not going to be able to do any further major upgrades for a while, so I'm quite worried about which ones to buy. I also want larger wheels someday. I think the DF210s are the largest drop, but I wonder about pot holes and speed bumps. A larger drop might not allow me to get larger wheels later. The Tanabe site seems to mention that they are more for lowering then performance. The NF210s have a larger wheel gap and are made for comfort. I'm not sure how much I like that. My wallet likes the Progress and the Megan springs, but They don't seem as popular as the Tanabe springs. But I think the price difference might help make up for the alignment I'll have to get a couple weeks after the install... basically I'm a total car noob and want to be sure before spending my money __________________ The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. - Bertrand Russell

01-26-2009, 09:19 AM	#3
m911gt Carless in Chicago View User's Garage Drives: 08 Blk LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,479	PM sent __________________ Wanted: Forced Induction Some say that he is the secret love child of Ferrari and Porsche, and others say that he would lap James May twice in a 1/4 mile drag race. All we know is that he is called The Stig.

01-26-2009, 09:26 AM	#4
m911gt Carless in Chicago View User's Garage Drives: 08 Blk LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,479	Also, just an FYI...Tanabe is a very reputable performance company in Japan; they make quality suspension modifications as well as exhaust products :) Also, when you lower your car, you will be increasing it's performance since you will be lowering the car's center of gravity making it more agile. Progress and Megan are generally less expensive than Tanabe and not quite as reputable but they also both make great products...to my knowledge. __________________ Wanted: Forced Induction Some say that he is the secret love child of Ferrari and Porsche, and others say that he would lap James May twice in a 1/4 mile drag race. All we know is that he is called The Stig.

01-26-2009, 09:28 AM	#5
Russelt3hPirate l33t3st Asshole Drives: MY07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Epcot Posts: 588	I'd go with the C-One lowering springs. I had a set of Tanabes and they were nice but the C-Ones are better. __________________

01-26-2009, 12:59 PM	#9
Russelt3hPirate l33t3st Asshole Drives: MY07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Epcot Posts: 588	there are deals everywhere. :) If I were doing springs instead of coilovers I'd do the C-One Suspension Kit which includes struts. :) __________________

01-26-2009, 12:18 PM	#8
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	Here's some DF210's for $50 + shipping: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13122

01-26-2009, 06:28 PM	#10
CtrlAltDefeat I ♥ Yaris View User's Garage Drives: Black 08 LB MT & red 97 Miata Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 1,313	well after seeing this thread I finally ordered some DF210s I hope I'm making the right decision... Since she has 17's and DFs then I can too Any ways thanks for everyone's help __________________ The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. - Bertrand Russell

01-26-2009, 06:32 PM	#11
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	Like I said, I run DF210's and I've never rubbed. Only thing is some minor muffler scrapage on extreme angles. You'll be good.

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