NF210 Install with Pics - Toyota Yaris Forums

KwonSau · 06-15-2007, 11:07 PM

Hey guys. I used Chris's DIY for the install, but I had to modify it for the rear springs...I COULD NOT break the nuts loose on the shocks, so I just loosened them from the top (easily accessed in the hatch) - I can post more details/pics if anyone is interested.

As far as the springs go -

What a difference! The ride is a bit stiffer (not that noticeable), but the cornering is drastically improved. IMO, the drop is perfect. I don't really want the car to be that low - just for the wheels to be concentric with the wheel wells. I almost went for the DF210s, but I'm glad I chose NF210s.

Thanks again for all your help, everybody.

Next come the wheels (they should be here next week)...

The first pic is before. The next two are after.

mandriu · 06-15-2007, 11:17 PM

awesome i should be putting the df210 on my s when they get here

joey1320 · 06-15-2007, 11:43 PM

nice pics.
glad you got the springs on even with the extra hassle.
what kind of wheels are you gonna get?

KwonSau · 06-15-2007, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by joey1320

nice pics.
glad you got the springs on even with the extra hassle.
what kind of wheels are you gonna get?

Thanks! I ordered black Konig Heliums (I wanted feathers, but no one has them in stock and Konig has them backordered). I got them in 15" so I can use the stock tires.

PetersRedYaris · 06-16-2007, 01:59 AM

Nice choice on springs. Another Yaris rockin the NF's, sweet!

RodimusPrime · 06-16-2007, 02:36 AM

Looks gorgeous! Can't wait to see your wheels installed. If only I could talk my better half into letting me buy an LB! I'm envious!

hystria · 06-16-2007, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KwonSau

Hey guys. I used Chris's DIY for the install, but I had to modify it for the rear springs...I COULD NOT break the nuts loose on the shocks, so I just loosened them from the top (easily accessed in the hatch) - I can post more details/pics if anyone is interested.

As far as the springs go -

What a difference! The ride is a bit stiffer (not that noticeable), but the cornering is drastically improved. IMO, the drop is perfect. I don't really want the car to be that low - just for the wheels to be concentric with the wheel wells. I almost went for the DF210s, but I'm glad I chose NF210s.

Thanks again for all your help, everybody.

Next come the wheels (they should be here next week)...

The first pic is before. The next two are after.

As I said on a previous post, rear shock bolt should be opened ONLY by the BOLT HEAD SIDE. The nut on this bolt is a self locking type - it will came out only with impact tools.

*tk-421* · 06-16-2007, 09:07 PM

I am getting this mod very soon myself. Nice to see how well it came out.
Thanks for the pics!

acdaazn · 06-16-2007, 10:23 PM

What camera did you use? D-SLRs I assume?

KwonSau · 06-16-2007, 10:38 PM

Thanks for the compliments, everybody.

To take the pictures, I used a Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z1. It's a little 3.2 megapixel point and shoot, but the lens is huge for a camera in that class (that's why I got it - couldn't spring for a DSLR). I think they discontinued this camera, but it may have a replacement.

http://ca.konicaminolta.com/products...-z1/index.html

As for picture quality, I think it was a combination of the time of day (the second pic is reflecting the sunset off of the car), and the Meguires Gold Line wax (again, thanks to the advice on this forum) - it's probably the best wax I've used.

Thanks again!

KwonSau · 06-16-2007, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by hystria

As I said on a previous post, rear shock bolt should be opened ONLY by the BOLT HEAD SIDE. The nut on this bolt is a self locking type - it will came out only with impact tools.

Good advice...I should have done a little more research, I guess. That would have made life a lot easier, and saved about an hour's worth of work.

YANGSTER · 06-17-2007, 11:40 AM

More pix plz....

driver centric · 06-17-2007, 01:01 PM

Looking good...awesome stance!

Jerkratt · 06-17-2007, 04:31 PM

i got my back NF's in will take pics today waiting on a day for my friend to compress the fronts. i got the TRD shocks so hes doing both at the same time

KwonSau · 06-17-2007, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YANGSTER

More pix plz....

Definitely more coming once the wheels come this week!

hystria · 06-17-2007, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KwonSau

Good advice...I should have done a little more research, I guess. That would have made life a lot easier, and saved about an hour's worth of work.

Sure, and that nut is on several cars a self locking one, good to know

. As an anecdote, I remember on my old honda civic the nut wasn't selflocking, it was simply welded on the suspension arm... eventually the wrench did bent and my back almost got broken, but the nut was still on place

06-16-2007, 09:07 PM	#8
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06-16-2007, 10:23 PM	#9
acdaazn Drives: Toyota Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 81	What camera did you use? D-SLRs I assume? __________________

06-16-2007, 10:38 PM	#10
KwonSau View User's Garage Drives: 2007 LB Meteorite Metallic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay City/Saginaw, MI Posts: 26	Thanks for the compliments, everybody. To take the pictures, I used a Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z1. It's a little 3.2 megapixel point and shoot, but the lens is huge for a camera in that class (that's why I got it - couldn't spring for a DSLR). I think they discontinued this camera, but it may have a replacement. http://ca.konicaminolta.com/products...-z1/index.html As for picture quality, I think it was a combination of the time of day (the second pic is reflecting the sunset off of the car), and the Meguires Gold Line wax (again, thanks to the advice on this forum) - it's probably the best wax I've used. Thanks again! Last edited by KwonSau; 06-16-2007 at 11:14 PM.

06-17-2007, 01:01 PM	#13
driver centric I know right? View User's Garage Drives: 07 Bayou LB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MD Posts: 110	Looking good...awesome stance! __________________ -Kev 07 Bayou Blue Liftback 5-spd manual

06-17-2007, 04:31 PM	#14
Jerkratt View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Liftback S (RIP 07) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fair Lawn, NJ Posts: 1,379	i got my back NF's in will take pics today waiting on a day for my friend to compress the fronts. i got the TRD shocks so hes doing both at the same time __________________ "It hurts more when its wet"

06-15-2007, 11:17 PM	#2
mandriu 11b1p View User's Garage Drives: yaris s Join Date: May 2007 Location: nashville Posts: 44	awesome i should be putting the df210 on my s when they get here

06-15-2007, 11:43 PM	#3
joey1320 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lakewood, Ohio Posts: 538	nice pics. glad you got the springs on even with the extra hassle. what kind of wheels are you gonna get?

06-16-2007, 01:59 AM	#5
PetersRedYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Scion xB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 1,059	Nice choice on springs. Another Yaris rockin the NF's, sweet!

06-16-2007, 02:36 AM	#6
RodimusPrime Drives: 1998 Intrepid Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 67	Looks gorgeous! Can't wait to see your wheels installed. If only I could talk my better half into letting me buy an LB! I'm envious!

06-17-2007, 11:40 AM	#12
YANGSTER Drives: SILVER YARIS 2007 5DR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kitchener, ON, CANADA Posts: 126	More pix plz....

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