2010 yaris suspension advice???

[Trish]

I suggest you to buy a set of coilovers. I've been through two (2) sets of coils, which were good on streets and to have a nice look, but I switched for coilovers and it's a completly different world! If I had knew, I would never had bought coils.

I first bought Apex coils, 1.3"....not enough drop.

Than, I bought Tanabe DF210 (I think lol) coils, 2". Nice drop, were good on streets and on track.

Now, I have a set of BC, type BR coilovers. This has nothing to do with coils. It is a whole different world! Much more stiffer, amazing to drive on track (a bit less on street due to the stiffness). The only think is, I had a few issues with mine...don't know if I was only unlucky or if that type of coilovers (made in USA) arent made for Canada winter, but two (2) of my shocks have blew. I got an amazing service from the shop and BC. Each time, they sent me a new shock within a week or so.

Since then, everything is going well (crossed fingers) and I really enjoy my ride. Without the problems I've been through, I would have say those coilovers are THE shit. But I suggest you do researches to make sure you will buy the right set of coilovers.

[evilekhatch]

Originally Posted by Trish

I suggest you to buy a set of coilovers. I've been through two (2) sets of coils, which were good on streets and to have a nice look, but I switched for coilovers and it's a completly different world! If I had knew, I would never had bought coils.

I first bought Apex coils, 1.3"....not enough drop.

Than, I bought Tanabe DF210 (I think lol) coils, 2". Nice drop, were good on streets and on track.

Now, I have a set of BC, type BR coilovers. This has nothing to do with coils. It is a whole different world! Much more stiffer, amazing to drive on track (a bit less on street due to the stiffness). The only think is, I had a few issues with mine...don't know if I was only unlucky or if that type of coilovers (made in USA) arent made for Canada winter, but two (2) of my shocks have blew. I got an amazing service from the shop and BC. Each time, they sent me a new shock within a week or so.

Since then, everything is going well (crossed fingers) and I really enjoy my ride. Without the problems I've been through, I would have say those coilovers are THE shit. But I suggest you do researches to make sure you will buy the right set of coilovers.

thanks man, that sounds cool. I think I'm really going for the 2" drop though... I like my car lowered lol. now the thing is after those 2" drop, am I gonna have camber problems? like would they mess up my alignment? would the tires be tucked inside the fender???? Cause I really dont wanna have to be replacing tires cause the inside is worn out due to the angle of the wheels.... Do you understand what im trying to ask??? lol

[Trish]

Originally Posted by evilekhatch

thanks man, that sounds cool. I think I'm really going for the 2" drop though... I like my car lowered lol. now the thing is after those 2" drop, am I gonna have camber problems? like would they mess up my alignment? would the tires be tucked inside the fender???? Cause I really dont wanna have to be replacing tires cause the inside is worn out due to the angle of the wheels.... Do you understand what im trying to ask??? lol

I used to run on 17" and a 2" drop without any problem. No fender rolling, no friction.

I had more problems with my coilovers, which were lower than my coils :p

Regarding the camber/alignment, sure it is preferable you do a good alignment after puting your coils or coilovers. As for the camber, I do not put any camber on mine, and if I do so, it will not make a huge diffrence.

As for the TEIN, they are great I think. Why I didn't buy them instead of BC? Only because they are too overpriced here (Canada). My BC costs $1300 txs in, and the TEIN would have cost $2000 + txs.....I think I could have much more better coilovers for that price (depending on what you are looking for. I personally don't care if my car isn't comfortable, I want it to be stiff and to perform on track).

If I could go back, I would have gone with my fisrt option which was to built a custom suspension with a Quebec company named SELEX, which was 1500$ txs in. Could have been a good compromise between TEIN and BC....