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CyberShnowski · 03-10-2009, 05:11 AM

I have been a Yaris owner since Feb 08 and have made some minor mods to her. I'm in the market for some lowering springs... and I have been debating between the Tein STech and the Tanabe DF210.

I've read a lot of posts on here... and I have come to the assumption that most use the Tanabe's. I just wanted some insight on the pro's and con's of both products if possible. I know Tein is a good quality spring, but I haven't heard much about the Tanabe's.

Here is a couple pics of what I have so far!

puetato89 · 03-10-2009, 05:32 AM

i guess it all depends on how low you want it....

808_Yaris · 03-10-2009, 05:56 AM

welcome!! you must decide on brand preference and ride height. It's
your choice from there!

Phaeton · 03-10-2009, 08:32 AM

I've got the df210's and I can't really find anything to complain about. the rides a little stiffer, but I expected that.

*kimona* · 03-10-2009, 08:36 AM

What are the specs on your wheels and tyre size? That's an important coinsideration when considering a drop.

puetato89 · 03-10-2009, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimona

What are the specs on your wheels and tyre size? That's an important coinsideration when considering a drop.

+1

CyberShnowski · 03-11-2009, 04:09 AM

Thanks all!

Wheel size is 205/40R17

I am expecting a stiff ride with the drop, so not so worried about that, lookin for quality of the spring as well as lowering height... the specs all seem to be close... and from what I see from here, it seems tein and tanabe are pretty equal... except for cost!!! Is the over all quality and longevity worth the extra cash???

puetato89 · 03-11-2009, 04:34 AM

i personally dont like tein... i have sprint springs and they barely stiffened(if that a word) the ride

CyberShnowski · 03-11-2009, 04:45 AM

How much lower is it w the sprint springs? also, what is you wheel size?

Nice ride by the way... love the color!

puetato89 · 03-12-2009, 12:26 AM

my wheel size is the same as yours 205/40R17.... the springs gave me a 1.7" drop... i am content with them

cali yaris · 03-12-2009, 02:27 AM

Another intermediate spring is the Progress, which is hard to pass up at $145 shipped.

I haven't had anyone say a bad thing about the Tanabes, they are a consistent best seller.

CyberShnowski · 03-12-2009, 03:39 AM

Sweet... I appriciate the input!

I'll do a little more research, and get some pics up when its done!

THX!

puetato89 · 03-12-2009, 05:01 AM

listen 2 garm he's the yaris expert... maybe one day ill be as yaris knowledge as he is...

03-10-2009, 05:32 AM	#2
puetato89 Just call me Ray, better? View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: orlando Posts: 1,056	i guess it all depends on how low you want it.... __________________

03-11-2009, 04:34 AM	#8
puetato89 Just call me Ray, better? View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: orlando Posts: 1,056	i personally dont like tein... i have sprint springs and they barely stiffened(if that a word) the ride __________________

03-12-2009, 12:26 AM	#10
puetato89 Just call me Ray, better? View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: orlando Posts: 1,056	my wheel size is the same as yours 205/40R17.... the springs gave me a 1.7" drop... i am content with them __________________

03-12-2009, 02:27 AM	#11
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Another intermediate spring is the Progress, which is hard to pass up at $145 shipped. I haven't had anyone say a bad thing about the Tanabes, they are a consistent best seller. __________________ 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.

03-12-2009, 05:01 AM	#13
puetato89 Just call me Ray, better? View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: orlando Posts: 1,056	listen 2 garm he's the yaris expert... maybe one day ill be as yaris knowledge as he is... __________________

03-10-2009, 05:56 AM	#3
808_Yaris Where is Oahu? View User's Garage Drives: 5-door meteorite metallic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: HI Posts: 1,346	welcome!! you must decide on brand preference and ride height. It's your choice from there!

03-10-2009, 08:32 AM	#4
Phaeton View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Port Angeles, Wa Posts: 385	I've got the df210's and I can't really find anything to complain about. the rides a little stiffer, but I expected that.

03-10-2009, 08:36 AM	#5
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	What are the specs on your wheels and tyre size? That's an important coinsideration when considering a drop.

03-11-2009, 04:09 AM	#7
CyberShnowski View User's Garage Drives: 08 Liftback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 7	Thanks all! Wheel size is 205/40R17 I am expecting a stiff ride with the drop, so not so worried about that, lookin for quality of the spring as well as lowering height... the specs all seem to be close... and from what I see from here, it seems tein and tanabe are pretty equal... except for cost!!! Is the over all quality and longevity worth the extra cash???

03-11-2009, 04:45 AM	#9
CyberShnowski View User's Garage Drives: 08 Liftback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 7	How much lower is it w the sprint springs? also, what is you wheel size? Nice ride by the way... love the color!

03-12-2009, 03:39 AM	#12
CyberShnowski View User's Garage Drives: 08 Liftback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 7	Sweet... I appriciate the input! I'll do a little more research, and get some pics up when its done! THX!