Real World Test: Yaris vs Yaris

[Blenjar]

Question: Should I go coilcovers or just hit hte springs?

-- Blen

[cleong]

Originally Posted by Blenjar

Question: Should I go coilcovers or just hit hte springs?

-- Blen

The answer is that it depends. If your favourite stretch of roads are the single lane back roads, then I think it would be fine to just get springs. These lowering springs (both Tanabe and TTE) are listed as cosmetic mods.

The stock dampers can't cope with speeds over 60mph (driving on twisty roads) at least on my car - the car gets floaty and choppy and quite seriously scary. The undulations in the road come too fast for the car and you're left reacting to sudden twitches that you never knew was there when you drove at slower speeds.

I'd just get adjustable shock absorber inserts than full coilover jobs though. Koni, where are you?

[nurburgring]

Originally Posted by Blenjar

Question: Should I go coilcovers or just hit hte springs?

-- Blen

For a driver that wants the drop down look, good compromise of ride comfort/handling and affordability, I'm happy I went for springs.

Coils are way expensive, and way hard.

U mentioned TRDs or NFs for a highway driver who cares for looks,
I'ld say go for NFs. TRDs offer stiffer spring rates and may be too busy for you. But its subjective. Consider also, that NFs are lower behind. U may or may not like that.