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Homeboy · 12-29-2008, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Nico4960

You want to change for "40mm lowering" be carreful in Belgium you cannot exceed 30mm for lowering springs... If you want more, you must take adjustable suspension...!

Nico, just 1 small question: why is lowering of -40mm a problem? I know that if you go lower than 40mm, you need adapted shocks. A coilover kit is always the best way to lower a car, but here in Belgium, you have the choice between KW and H&R (because of the paperwork we need for GOCA). But they cost minimum 1400 EUR (without placing costs). A bit expensive, compared to lowering springs only.

Therefore, if we can order several coilover kits together, the price might drop a bit...

If not, i will go for lowering springs only.

Jochen · 12-29-2008, 08:29 AM

Mine is also already lowered (H&R) but only with springs because of what you say, coilover kits are expensive.

I bought mine for 200€, I could also buy V-maxx for about 130€, it goes a little lower and also with papers. But I chose H&R just because I think it's better quality.

Homeboy · 12-29-2008, 09:42 AM

I have had V-maxx springs on my previous car, a Citroën C2, and I was very surprised about them in the positive way. They were pretty hard, but the road-holding qualities were extremely well!

That's why I'm considering to purchase them again for the Yaris now. In combination with the Tanabe strutbar and TRD swaybar, I think they will perform well.

Are you satisfied with the H&R-springs? Are they soft, medium or hard? And do you feel that the handling has improved?

Jochen · 01-02-2009, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeboy

I have had V-maxx springs on my previous car, a Citroën C2, and I was very surprised about them in the positive way. They were pretty hard, but the road-holding qualities were extremely well!

That's why I'm considering to purchase them again for the Yaris now. In combination with the Tanabe strutbar and TRD swaybar, I think they will perform well.

Are you satisfied with the H&R-springs? Are they soft, medium or hard? And do you feel that the handling has improved?

I can't really remember how it was with the standard springs, so I don't know the difference. I feel a lot of holes and bumps but I have lowered my car just for the looks.
I still don't get it why they make cars look like a buggy.

Nico4960 · 12-30-2008, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeboy

Nico, just 1 small question: why is lowering of -40mm a problem?

I think but i'am not really sure in Belgium (GOCA) you cannot exceed -30mm with only lowering spring and also the car should not exceed 9cm compared to the ground...!

http://www.how2tune.be or phone to GOCA for more informations

Homeboy do you see Jochen? http://www.frappr.com/yarisowners I don't see it...!

Homeboy · 12-30-2008, 09:55 AM

GOCA doesn't say anything about the springs you use. The only rule they have / use, is that the car may not be lower than 9cm from the ground (bodykits not included), with the driver in the car. Otherwise, it is 11cm without the driver. So, I think that 40mm shouldn't be any problem.

And no, I can't see Jochen either onto the map.

12-29-2008, 09:42 AM	#3
Homeboy View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris XP9 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Yellow - Belgium Posts: 56	I have had V-maxx springs on my previous car, a Citroën C2, and I was very surprised about them in the positive way. They were pretty hard, but the road-holding qualities were extremely well! That's why I'm considering to purchase them again for the Yaris now. In combination with the Tanabe strutbar and TRD swaybar, I think they will perform well. Are you satisfied with the H&R-springs? Are they soft, medium or hard? And do you feel that the handling has improved? __________________ Yaris XP9 'by Sparco'

12-30-2008, 09:55 AM	#6
Homeboy View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris XP9 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Yellow - Belgium Posts: 56	GOCA doesn't say anything about the springs you use. The only rule they have / use, is that the car may not be lower than 9cm from the ground (bodykits not included), with the driver in the car. Otherwise, it is 11cm without the driver. So, I think that 40mm shouldn't be any problem. And no, I can't see Jochen either onto the map. __________________ Yaris XP9 'by Sparco'

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12-29-2008, 08:29 AM	#2
Jochen View User's Garage Drives: Yaris D-4D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gullegem - Belgium Posts: 256	Mine is also already lowered (H&R) but only with springs because of what you say, coilover kits are expensive. I bought mine for 200€, I could also buy V-maxx for about 130€, it goes a little lower and also with papers. But I chose H&R just because I think it's better quality.