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02-13-2009, 11:43 AM | #1 |
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TRD lowering springs or Tanabe NF210?
for my sedan,
in the next couple weeks im going to buy the trd rear sway bar and some new springs, and i was thinking it would be smart to just stay all trd but i love the way the nf210s look on a sedan.. ahh which are better in your opinions? i want my bby to handle turns better then my friends honda civic so i can throw that in his face.. hehehe |
02-13-2009, 12:09 PM | #2 |
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I believe the TRD and NFs have basically the same drop. DFs go lower.
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02-13-2009, 12:14 PM | #3 |
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thanks, looks like its trd all the way then
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02-13-2009, 12:14 PM | #4 |
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I say NF210's. They're cheaper and both have about the same drop. I use Tanabe's on my car and it handles like a dream.
Micro Image has them brand new for $168 shipped, which is a steal if you compare it to ebay, etc. http://shop.microimageonline.com/pro...=4&productId=9 |
02-13-2009, 12:16 PM | #5 |
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You have to remember that TRD is just a re-brand of other manufacturer's parts. I have TRD parts on my car, but the TRD intake is made by AEM. Not sure who the shocks are made by, but you're just paying for the TRD name, which is fine if that's what you want.
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02-13-2009, 12:18 PM | #6 |
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yeahh.. i dont give a damn about the name im just concerned about warrenty
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02-13-2009, 03:37 PM | #7 | |
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And TRD "sport" parts ARE warrantied if you install them, but only for part failure I believe. (if you install them wrong and they break because of that, you're screwed - but if you have the dealer do it, its just like your car warranty) TRD "racing" parts aren't covered at all. And I've seen TRD springs under 200... 50 bucks a spring is too much?? Anyways, with that said, Tanabe and TRD both make good springs from what I hear :D Last edited by supmet; 02-13-2009 at 03:38 PM. Reason: i can't spellll |
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02-13-2009, 12:18 PM | #8 |
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Unless the dealer installs them, they aren't going to warranty it.
But if you're getting installed by the dealer, I'd go for TRD to keep the warranty valid. |
02-13-2009, 12:21 PM | #9 |
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good to know
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02-13-2009, 12:22 PM | #10 |
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Both sets are nice springs, you really can't go wrong. I just think TRD things are too expensive. I use a TRD CAI and a TRD SSK, but I bought both used at a good price.
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02-13-2009, 12:26 PM | #11 |
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how about that sway bar on microimage? just as good?
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02-13-2009, 12:27 PM | #12 |
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Just as good. There's a thread on it somewhere, let me look it up for you.
Here it is: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13097 |
02-13-2009, 12:29 PM | #13 |
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already there, aha,
i apologize for not searching more in the first place! |
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02-13-2009, 12:30 PM | #15 |
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I just ordered the Ultra Racing front strut bar from there too, can't wait for it to come.
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02-13-2009, 03:43 PM | #16 |
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I'm not saying the TRD's aren't a good product, just to keep in mind that they are made by other manufacturer's, so don't spend more $$ on the name alone.
And my dealer had told me that if you don't buy the part from the dealer (or Toyota) and have it dealer installed, it won't be warrantied. |
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what if you buy the springs/shocks form trd sparks and go to toyta dealer and have them install it? will the car still be warrantied? (live in las vegas) on trd sparks site , u see two lowering springs whats the better one?
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02-13-2009, 06:23 PM | #18 |
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for the 15$ more that trd's are...id go w/ them
nf's are soft and w/ a linear spring rate, no? trd's at trdsparks.com are 179 http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...&parts_id=1136
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