TANABE DF210 Spring Install [pics] - Page 4 - Toyota Yaris Forums

FoEKuZ · 10-12-2006, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Lizardboy

Alright! You guys sold me! I'll drop her with the DF's! They're cheaper anyways!

She's gonna be DANG sexy!!! I'll just have to be a little more careful when we take her camping the next time, driving in the dirt. LOL!

good to hear....

FoEKuZ · 10-12-2006, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by vodkalush

it is a little rougher, but the handling improvement makes up for it.

and honeslty I dont notice all that much, as its alot more fun being able to take turns at 60+

im with vodka..the ride is rougher a bit..but it looks badass...

and making hard turns aint shyt either....

Lizardboy · 10-12-2006, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FoEKuZ

im with vodka..the ride is rougher a bit..but it looks badass...

and making hard turns aint shyt either....

Yeah, I hear ya. The only thing I can't stand about my car is the fender gap.

FoEKuZ · 10-12-2006, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Lizardboy

Yeah, I hear ya. The only thing I can't stand about my car is the fender gap.

Fender Gap...It was the first thing that had to go...my two cents for you....it doesnt matter what you choose.. nf or df....as long as its dropped.

with the df's though, i have had to be EXTRA careful on dips..and actually have to pay CLOSE attention to the road when driving...

Lizardboy · 10-12-2006, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FoEKuZ

Fender Gap...It was the first thing that had to go...my two cents for you....it doesnt matter what you choose.. nf or df....as long as its dropped.

with the df's though, i have had to be EXTRA careful on dips..and actually have to pay CLOSE attention to the road when driving...

Dropping it is definitely my next upgrade. One way or the other. I got the windows tinted first(kept me alive in the Palm Springs heat of the summer), then got the air horns so I wouldn't be run out of my lane again! Now I just wanna lower it and I'll be good for a while. I'll probably just wait a while to upgrade the intake and exhaust.

Fender gap SUCKS!!!

slvryaris · 10-13-2006, 07:43 AM

Nope... Consult Tanabe for any questions you may have. Or ask Chris who has talked to them directly. They are cake to install and will save you some good money.

Lizardboy · 10-13-2006, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by slvryaris

Nope... Consult Tanabe for any questions you may have. Or ask Chris who has talked to them directly. They are cake to install and will save you some good money.

Will do. Thanks!

slvryaris · 10-13-2006, 06:49 PM

I have the NF springs on mine and the stock shocks perform ok still. I am sure that it does cause some premature wear but not enough right off hand. My NF's feel like I am floating on a cloud. I would dare to say that my NF's feel better then the stock suspension.

Lizardboy · 10-14-2006, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by slvryaris

I have the NF springs on mine and the stock shocks perform ok still. I am sure that it does cause some premature wear but not enough right off hand. My NF's feel like I am floating on a cloud. I would dare to say that my NF's feel better then the stock suspension.

Better than stock? That's sweet! I guess I'll take a chance with the DF's. I'm hoping that if they're too stiff for me I'll be able to sell them on Yarisworld or on Ebay if need be and downgrade to the NF's. I think it's time for me to MAN-UP!

I've got the tint that I can't see through at night and the horns that make grown men jump when I put them on blast! Might as well keep going!

*Chris07LB* · 10-14-2006, 06:00 PM

it wont be too stiff, ecpically with the stock struts/springs. It works perfect with the stock components.

I on the other hand, would still like to get firmer shocks/struts and finish the rest of my suspension mods (sway & rear strut bar).

YamilR · 10-14-2006, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris07LB

it wont be too stiff, ecpically with the stock struts/springs. It works perfect with the stock components.

I on the other hand, would still like to get firmer shocks/struts and finish the rest of my suspension mods (sway & rear strut bar).

I installed my DF210 today. HOLY CRAP WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!! I swear they feel better than stock. I use this DIY a couple of times as a reference and couldn't be any better. I also installed a Tanabe Medallion exhaust and AEM CAI I will take pics tomorrow if I get my rims installed, so Thank You Chris07LB

*Chris07LB* · 10-14-2006, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by YamilR

so Thank You Chris07LB

Welcome buddy!

I bet she sounds mean with your intake / exhaust combo huh?

johnnyfive · 10-14-2006, 07:54 PM

just a update after i have had DF210's on my sedan for some time now.

definetly love the ride, and the handeling is wonderful, and the stance is very nice, would have liked the body to sit a little lower to the ground, but what are you going to do?

but the one issue i have had with them is that when i have someone in the back seat the tire deffinetly scrubbs on the plastic inside the wheel well, not a big enough issue for me to do any cutting, but it is deffinetly noticable, and sometimes scares people in the backseat...

but overall i would recomend DF's to anyone that asks me :)

sillyyaris · 11-26-2006, 03:53 PM

I just got some Tanabe NF210 for my sedan and my friend and I have already installed the rears. We're having problems installing the front. I was wondering how tight the nut is on top the nut that is compressing the spring? We can't loosen it or nudge it. We're even tried holding it down with an allen but the nut still wont move. Any suggestions?

the_saint · 11-26-2006, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sillyyaris

I just got some Tanabe NF210 for my sedan and my friend and I have already installed the rears. We're having problems installing the front. I was wondering how tight the nut is on top the nut that is compressing the spring? We can't loosen it or nudge it. We're even tried holding it down with an allen but the nut still wont move. Any suggestions?

You do have the spring compressed right? If not, you NEED to compress the spring before removing the upper strut mount from the strut.

Just remove the strut and spring together and take it to a NAPA or some other autoparts store that has a strut spring comperssor, or maybe a shop can do it for you. Either should charge you around $40 per strut to R&R the spring.

hystria · 12-04-2006, 02:07 PM

nice DIY

do you guys had to (partially) remove the etire wipper support to get access to the bolt on the shock tower ? (pic is for a hb canadian model)

hystria · 12-04-2006, 02:29 PM

any idea how to remove this 17mm nut ? Can't put the 17mm socket and the allen key in the same time as the nut is "deep"

*Chris07LB* · 12-04-2006, 06:21 PM

Look at my pictures again.. i didnt remove anything but the plastics out of the way, and a long 17mm box wrench and long allen fit just fine...

It is a bit of a pain to get the right angle, and bite, but after a bunch of baby step turns, its DOES go tight or loose all the way.

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10-13-2006, 07:43 AM	#6
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	Nope... Consult Tanabe for any questions you may have. Or ask Chris who has talked to them directly. They are cake to install and will save you some good money.

10-13-2006, 06:49 PM	#8
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	I have the NF springs on mine and the stock shocks perform ok still. I am sure that it does cause some premature wear but not enough right off hand. My NF's feel like I am floating on a cloud. I would dare to say that my NF's feel better then the stock suspension.

10-14-2006, 06:00 PM	#10
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	it wont be too stiff, ecpically with the stock struts/springs. It works perfect with the stock components. I on the other hand, would still like to get firmer shocks/struts and finish the rest of my suspension mods (sway & rear strut bar).

10-14-2006, 07:54 PM	#13
johnnyfive Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 582	just a update after i have had DF210's on my sedan for some time now. definetly love the ride, and the handeling is wonderful, and the stance is very nice, would have liked the body to sit a little lower to the ground, but what are you going to do? but the one issue i have had with them is that when i have someone in the back seat the tire deffinetly scrubbs on the plastic inside the wheel well, not a big enough issue for me to do any cutting, but it is deffinetly noticable, and sometimes scares people in the backseat... but overall i would recomend DF's to anyone that asks me :)

11-26-2006, 03:53 PM	#14
sillyyaris I've made a post! Drives: 06 Yaris S Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Jose Posts: 1	I just got some Tanabe NF210 for my sedan and my friend and I have already installed the rears. We're having problems installing the front. I was wondering how tight the nut is on top the nut that is compressing the spring? We can't loosen it or nudge it. We're even tried holding it down with an allen but the nut still wont move. Any suggestions?

12-04-2006, 06:21 PM	#18
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Look at my pictures again.. i didnt remove anything but the plastics out of the way, and a long 17mm box wrench and long allen fit just fine... It is a bit of a pain to get the right angle, and bite, but after a bunch of baby step turns, its DOES go tight or loose all the way.