anyone know how the tanabe lowering springs handle??? - Toyota Yaris Forums

canadian_princess · 04-10-2009, 09:35 PM

found them for $158 and i might just get them but i wanna get some input first before i put out the money for my monster.

i need to know how they handle, and if i might need the c-kit.

*MAD DOG* · 04-12-2009, 06:45 AM

They would handle a lot better than stock but not as nice as coilovers.

SilverBack · 04-12-2009, 06:50 AM

Which ones you looking at? DF210 or NF210?

IMO the NF's wouldn't lower it enough for a camber kit. DF's, not sure

m911gt · 04-12-2009, 11:26 AM

I used to have Tein S-Tech lows and I switched to the Tanabe NF's. I really like the way the Tanabes sit, not as low as the Teins, but they are a bit stiffer. Whether or not you "need" a camber kit depends on your needs and what size tire/wheel combo you'll be using. If you want better handling, give it a mild drop then look into suspension components (bracing, shocks/struts, etc.). There are a surprising amount of mods out there for our cars :) Good luck!

m911gt · 04-12-2009, 11:27 AM

and you can always do what I did...buy the adjustable camber bolts anyway, for ~$35, you can't really go wrong with added adjustability.

Phaeton · 04-12-2009, 12:39 PM

I've got df210's and I'm pretty happy with them. I've put over 45k miles on my car since installing them.
The only time they cause a problem is when I go over huge speed bumps too fast.

canadian_princess · 04-15-2009, 12:38 PM

thanks! i really appreciate all your help. yeah, they would be the df 210's.

04-10-2009, 09:35 PM	#1
canadian_princess View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris Sedan 'S' Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victorville CA Posts: 294	anyone know how the tanabe lowering springs handle??? found them for $158 and i might just get them but i wanna get some input first before i put out the money for my monster. i need to know how they handle, and if i might need the c-kit. __________________

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04-12-2009, 06:50 AM	#3
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Which ones you looking at? DF210 or NF210? IMO the NF's wouldn't lower it enough for a camber kit. DF's, not sure __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

04-12-2009, 11:26 AM	#4
m911gt Carless in Chicago View User's Garage Drives: 08 Blk LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,479	I used to have Tein S-Tech lows and I switched to the Tanabe NF's. I really like the way the Tanabes sit, not as low as the Teins, but they are a bit stiffer. Whether or not you "need" a camber kit depends on your needs and what size tire/wheel combo you'll be using. If you want better handling, give it a mild drop then look into suspension components (bracing, shocks/struts, etc.). There are a surprising amount of mods out there for our cars :) Good luck! __________________ 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.

04-12-2009, 11:27 AM	#5
m911gt Carless in Chicago View User's Garage Drives: 08 Blk LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,479	and you can always do what I did...buy the adjustable camber bolts anyway, for ~$35, you can't really go wrong with added adjustability. __________________ 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.

04-12-2009, 12:39 PM	#6
Phaeton View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Port Angeles, Wa Posts: 385	I've got df210's and I'm pretty happy with them. I've put over 45k miles on my car since installing them. The only time they cause a problem is when I go over huge speed bumps too fast.

04-15-2009, 12:38 PM	#7
canadian_princess View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris Sedan 'S' Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victorville CA Posts: 294	thanks! i really appreciate all your help. yeah, they would be the df 210's. __________________

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