Which suspension do you prefer - Toyota Yaris Forums

Arkhangel · 02-17-2009, 02:57 PM

Im looking to lower my Sedan, my wheels are 17x7 with 40 offset and tires are 215/45/17
Keeping in mind that in live in Puerto Rico, if no one has been here pot holes are common all over the higheways here and very uneven streets

Options till now are

Eibach Pro-Kit
Tanabe NF210
Progress Lowering Springs (the ones in www.microimageonline.com

33OH · 02-17-2009, 03:41 PM

Have you asked Garm which springs he would recommend? I'm sure he'd point you in the right direction.

Arkhangel · 02-17-2009, 04:13 PM

looking for opinions from everyone

cali yaris · 02-17-2009, 04:35 PM

215's ouch, see what Kimona says about rubbing

Nagoya_TRD. · 02-17-2009, 04:57 PM

I vote for Tanabe.

I like their quality and customer service so far.

cali yaris · 02-17-2009, 05:34 PM

I like Tanabe, but I carry both so the superior, super-duper customer service is the same from me.

Arkhangel · 02-17-2009, 06:34 PM

i havent bought anything yet from microimage but have experienced there customer service A+

Tamago · 02-17-2009, 06:39 PM

i've installed all of the above.

IMO go with either progress or Eibach. fitment is amazing on the Eibachs, and the progress are also very nice.

expect the progress to "settle" more than the eibach however.

when it comes time to make those tires fit, use a little camber front and rear and you'll be just fine.

Crandall · 02-17-2009, 06:54 PM

I have 215/40/17's and the only one that rubs in the drivers side on the edge. It really only rubs if I'm going around a turn and hit a bump so drive and use 215's at your own discretion. Here's a picture of what I mean, you can see the outside of the tires is nicely shaved LOL

*Edit*

I am on Tein Coils though

Tamago · 02-17-2009, 06:57 PM

Crandall, i'm gonna sound like a noob but.. what wheels are those?

cali yaris · 02-17-2009, 07:37 PM

can't beat Progress at $144.95 shipped!

Benggolf2 · 02-17-2009, 09:17 PM

Eibach Pro-Kits worked for me. I don't want a slammed look; just a moderate drop without looking like a racer and not tire rubbing issues. The progressive springs give a sporty yet comfortable ride.

Handling is much improved especially with a rear stabilizer bar.

dallas · 02-17-2009, 10:42 PM

What about the DF's they have a bit higher spring rate.

Tamago · 02-17-2009, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dallas

What about the DF's they have a bit higher spring rate.

do they?

cali yaris · 02-17-2009, 10:56 PM

yes they do 15% over stock as opposed to 5% for the NF210 spring. The DF also has more of a drop, however.

Ask Babie Y how their car feels -- with Progress springs and Tokico shocks/struts. I rode in it the other day, it's just about perfect for the street.

Malaya1221 · 02-17-2009, 11:13 PM

crandall wheels r tenzo r dc-5.

Arkhangel · 02-18-2009, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dallas

What about the DF's they have a bit higher spring rate.

but there lower and too low in PR is not good, over here a lot of mayor roadways have speed bumps, or truck made speed bumps lol, PR engineering isnt all that good.

Quote:

cali yaris

yes they do 15% over stock as opposed to 5% for the NF210 spring. The DF also has more of a drop, however.

Ask Babie Y how their car feels -- with Progress springs and Tokico shocks/struts. I rode in it the other day, it's just about perfect for the street.

and with stock shocks/struts?
or should i also be considering switching the shocks/struts with springs?

Saggio · 02-18-2009, 11:05 PM

Tein STechs for springs. And Cusco GT Style coilovers for coils.

View Poll Results: How low to go?
Tanabe NF210	17	51.52%
Progress Lowering Springs	7	21.21%
Eibach Pro Kit	9	27.27%
Voters: 33. You may not vote on this poll

02-17-2009, 02:57 PM	#1
Arkhangel View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 399	Which suspension do you prefer Im looking to lower my Sedan, my wheels are 17x7 with 40 offset and tires are 215/45/17 Keeping in mind that in live in Puerto Rico, if no one has been here pot holes are common all over the higheways here and very uneven streets Options till now are Eibach Pro-Kit Tanabe NF210 Progress Lowering Springs (the ones in www.microimageonline.com

02-17-2009, 04:35 PM	#4
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	215's ouch, see what Kimona says about rubbing __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

02-17-2009, 05:34 PM	#6
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I like Tanabe, but I carry both so the superior, super-duper customer service is the same from me. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

02-17-2009, 06:54 PM	#9
Crandall H8R View User's Garage Drives: 08 White RS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: No Funswick Posts: 324	I have 215/40/17's and the only one that rubs in the drivers side on the edge. It really only rubs if I'm going around a turn and hit a bump so drive and use 215's at your own discretion. Here's a picture of what I mean, you can see the outside of the tires is nicely shaved LOL Edit I am on Tein Coils though __________________ \|No\|one\|cares\|about\|your\|mods\|

02-17-2009, 03:41 PM	#2
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	Have you asked Garm which springs he would recommend? I'm sure he'd point you in the right direction.

02-17-2009, 04:13 PM	#3
Arkhangel View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 399	looking for opinions from everyone

02-17-2009, 04:57 PM	#5
Nagoya_TRD. Drives: None. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 131	I vote for Tanabe. I like their quality and customer service so far.

02-17-2009, 06:34 PM	#7
Arkhangel View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 399	i havent bought anything yet from microimage but have experienced there customer service A+

02-17-2009, 07:37 PM	#11
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	can't beat Progress at $144.95 shipped! __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

02-17-2009, 09:17 PM	#12
Benggolf2 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris RS 4-Door LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, B.C., Canada Posts: 504	Eibach Pro-Kits worked for me. I don't want a slammed look; just a moderate drop without looking like a racer and not tire rubbing issues. The progressive springs give a sporty yet comfortable ride. Handling is much improved especially with a rear stabilizer bar. __________________ Benggolf2

02-17-2009, 10:42 PM	#13
dallas Drives: Yaris Hatch /Landrover D2 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 242	What about the DF's they have a bit higher spring rate.

02-17-2009, 10:56 PM	#15
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	yes they do 15% over stock as opposed to 5% for the NF210 spring. The DF also has more of a drop, however. Ask Babie Y how their car feels -- with Progress springs and Tokico shocks/struts. I rode in it the other day, it's just about perfect for the street. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

02-17-2009, 11:13 PM	#16
Malaya1221 super duper M*******TOR Drives: 2007 jahPANIS egg(Sarao Phil) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Torrance, Ca Posts: 1,011	crandall wheels r tenzo r dc-5.

02-18-2009, 11:05 PM	#18
Saggio Top Notch! View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle WA, Posts: 438	Tein STechs for springs. And Cusco GT Style coilovers for coils.

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