MI or NF210 springs? - Toyota Yaris Forums

goliath1812 · 08-29-2011, 10:26 AM

I'm looking to get new springs, as well as the Tokico Blue shocks/struts.

I know the MI springs are a bigger drop, but I've never done any suspension mods before. How much of a difference is there between the springs? I'm not looking for a huge drop, and I don't want the ride to be unbearable either. I'm on 15" wheels also.
Do the both of these springs still allow easy jacking, or will it be too low for a floor jack?

Any help is appreciated....

EPyarisdriver · 08-29-2011, 10:37 AM

Personally Ive never been happier with my tein s tech springs. to me its a good 2 inch drop and the ride isnt honda bouncy. Im not sure about the other ones but i heard that both work. and im still able to jack my car! good lick and enjoy your new suspension

malibuguy · 08-29-2011, 01:29 PM

can't beat the MIs for the price

i installed mine last week

detroiter · 08-29-2011, 02:37 PM

I had the MI's a long time ago, if your looking for a inbetween drop...not to low but not too high, I'd go MI's. Teins are going to be a bit lower than what your probably looking for. I know with my Teins, the only jack I can get under the car is one of the low profile racing type of jacks. A regular one just doesn't fit under the sides or front end.

cali yaris · 08-29-2011, 05:14 PM

^ what he said

goliath1812 · 08-29-2011, 05:49 PM

sounds like MI is the winner! as long as i can still use a floor jack, i'm happy. the lower, the better, while still being functional :)
thanks!
Garm, i'll be placing an order soon. lol.

WeeYari · 08-29-2011, 08:12 PM

^ too low for a jack, just get a hunk of 2x6 from the lumber yard and cut to 18" lengths. Drive onto them, and presto, back to stock height for jacking.

cali yaris · 08-29-2011, 08:13 PM

^ I do that at the track to get the 13s on and off.

thanks goliath!

08-29-2011, 10:26 AM	#1
goliath1812 View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Prius, 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ocala Florida Posts: 368	MI or NF210 springs? I'm looking to get new springs, as well as the Tokico Blue shocks/struts. I know the MI springs are a bigger drop, but I've never done any suspension mods before. How much of a difference is there between the springs? I'm not looking for a huge drop, and I don't want the ride to be unbearable either. I'm on 15" wheels also. Do the both of these springs still allow easy jacking, or will it be too low for a floor jack? Any help is appreciated.... __________________

08-29-2011, 01:29 PM	#3
malibuguy Obsessed with 1.5L Drives: '10 PW Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 908	can't beat the MIs for the price i installed mine last week __________________ -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

08-29-2011, 02:37 PM	#4
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	I had the MI's a long time ago, if your looking for a inbetween drop...not to low but not too high, I'd go MI's. Teins are going to be a bit lower than what your probably looking for. I know with my Teins, the only jack I can get under the car is one of the low profile racing type of jacks. A regular one just doesn't fit under the sides or front end. __________________ I live my life a quarter pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, I'm free. I need FRIES! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and I need them tonight. You're lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didn't blow the seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, it's like this. If I lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if I win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, that's more important.

08-29-2011, 05:14 PM	#5
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ what he said __________________ 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.

08-29-2011, 05:49 PM	#6
goliath1812 View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Prius, 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ocala Florida Posts: 368	sounds like MI is the winner! as long as i can still use a floor jack, i'm happy. the lower, the better, while still being functional :) thanks! Garm, i'll be placing an order soon. lol. __________________

08-29-2011, 10:37 AM	#2
EPyarisdriver ...or Vegas for short Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3door LB Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 205	Personally Ive never been happier with my tein s tech springs. to me its a good 2 inch drop and the ride isnt honda bouncy. Im not sure about the other ones but i heard that both work. and im still able to jack my car! good lick and enjoy your new suspension

08-29-2011, 08:12 PM	#7
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,809	^ too low for a jack, just get a hunk of 2x6 from the lumber yard and cut to 18" lengths. Drive onto them, and presto, back to stock height for jacking. __________________

08-29-2011, 08:13 PM	#8
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ I do that at the track to get the 13s on and off. thanks goliath! __________________ 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.

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