lowering spring specs for Yaris - Toyota Yaris Forums

botchilah · 05-16-2009, 01:18 PM

Since I originally posted asking about different lowering spring rates for the Yaris NCP91 chassis code, I started searching around until I realized I have a Hyper Rev magazine for the Yaris (duh!)

So I copied the rates and drops and am putting them here. MODS I hope you make this a sticky because this would be most helpful for everyone!

Progress Group Springs – 110 lbs/in front and 130lbs/in rear
2kg/m front and 2.3kg/m rear
DROP: 1.7’ F and 1.8’ R

Tanabe NF210 – 140 lbs/in front and 123.2 lbs / in rear
2.5kg/m front and 2.2 kg/m rear
DROP: 1.1’ F and 1.3’ R

Tanabe DF210 - 168 lbs/in front and 123.2 lbs/in rear
3.0kg/m front and 2.2 kg/m rear
DROP: 1.6’ F and 1.8’ R

Tanabe GF210 - 218 lbs/in front and 196 lbs/in rear
3.9 kg/m front and 3.5 kg/m rear
DROP: 1.2’ F and 1.4’ R

TEIN H-Tech 157 lbs/in front and 179.2 lbs/in rear
2.8kg/m front and 3.2 kg/m rear
DROP: 1.4’ F and 1.0’ R

TEIN S-Tech 168lbs/in front and 196lbs/in rear
3.0kg/m front and 3.5 kg/m rear
DROP: 1.4’ F and 1.2’ R (closer to 2' F&R accdg to users)

Espelir Active Super Down 140lbs/in front and 168lbs/in rear
2.5kg/m front and 3.0/kg/m rear
DROP: 1.4’ F&R

C-One Motorsports 212.8lbs/in front and 145.6lbs/in rear
3.8kg/m front and 2.6kg/m rear
DROP: 1.0’ F&R

BLITZ 140lbs/in front and 168lbs/in rear
2.5kg/m front and 3.0 kg/m rear
DROP: 1.4’ F&R

RS*R 180lbs/in front and 171lbs/in rear
3.23 kg/m front and 3.06kg/m rear DROP: 1.2’ F&R
(titanium springs available, same spring rates
and drop)

Megan Racing No published spring rates
DROP: 1.5' F&R

H&R No published spring rates
DROP: 1.2' F & 1' R

Eibach No published spring rates
DROP: 1.1' F & 0.9 R

* The specs for the Tanabe NF210, DF210 and Progress Springs I took from the Microimage website. The rest I took from my Hyper Rev magazine.
** I used 56 to convert kg/m to lbs/in vis-a-vis.
*** Hyper Rev lists a range of the actual DROP so I simply put in the lowest drop but the variance is only 5mm from highest possible to lowest possible drop of the springs.
**** All spring rates and drops in inches are rounded off to the nearest 100th decimal for simplicity's sake. At most you're looking at 0.02 variance.
***** If there are any errors please do post up and tell me so we can correct it. Thanks!

If anyone wants the drops and spring rates for popular lowering springs for the older Yaris / Vios platforms and chassis, PM me your chassis code and I will post it here as well. Right now these are for all NCP91 chassis Yaris.

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 05-16-2009, 01:31 PM

aren't tein s tech's closer to 2". i know for a fact im not rolling on an 1.5" drop.....

cali yaris · 05-16-2009, 01:47 PM

^ Yes, I've heard that too, more like a 2" drop.

I don't think there is a GF210 for us.

H & R is another spring, but they don't publish a rate.

And the new springs from China that I have, 1.75" drop (more or less) and 4k front, 3.1k rear.

Pitt Yaris · 05-16-2009, 02:10 PM

Good stuff, this should def be a sticky after some editing and more springs/rates.

supmet · 05-16-2009, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

^ Yes, I've heard that too, more like a 2" drop.

I don't think there is a GF210 for us.

H & R is another spring, but they don't publish a rate.

And the new springs from China that I have, 1.75" drop (more or less) and 4k front, 3.1k rear.

So we need H&R, garm's springs from china(tigertec right?), megan racing, eibach, TRD, and probably some more I'm forgeting?

Awesome info though, and a complete list should help with the amount of "which springs should I get" threads.

detroiter · 05-16-2009, 03:38 PM

I thought the AOE Tigertecs were about 1.5" or that's what I remember from the test information you were telling me about? I guess either way I'll find out soon just how low is low! lol

cali yaris · 05-16-2009, 03:38 PM

yeah, that's why I said "more or less"? I only have a picture to go by until my TEST SUBJECT comes through. :: coughs politely ::

botchilah · 05-17-2009, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROCKLAND TOYOTA

aren't tein s tech's closer to 2". i know for a fact im not rolling on an 1.5" drop.....

I got the specs from my the Japanese Hyper Rev magazine (for those who don't know, it's like a 3rd party catalog that lists all imaginable aftermarket parts and accessories for specific types of cars published by Mook's Publishing in Japan) and/or our online shop vendors.

As I've said, if there are any mistakes, let me know so we can edit it :) I'll go check on those Megan springs right now.

RE GF210, there's an application listed in Hyper Rev for the NCP91. Might be a JDM only product? I can double-check with my local Tanabe supplier though.

Pitt Yaris · 05-17-2009, 10:03 PM

Yea, I think I read s.techs are 1.8 or 1.9 drop

Keith Tinari · 08-25-2009, 12:10 PM

Is there another to show us what shocks and struts will net the best or most agressive combo yet?

mrbond · 08-25-2009, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris;316999I

don't think there is a GF210 for us.

Tanabe shows that the GF is available for the N91, so it is for us. I have no idea why these aren't in the states yet.

mrbond · 08-25-2009, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Tinari

Is there another to show us what shocks and struts will net the best or most agressive combo yet?

Nope. There's a good list of available dampers, but no rates whatsoever; only prices. The struts/shocks available for the N91 are as follows:
TRD Sportivo
Bilstein Premium Order Line
KYB SR Special
KYB Lowfer Sports
el-Sport Type Standard
el-Sport Type Adjustable
el-Sport Type Adjustable2

MUSKOKA800 · 08-25-2009, 02:58 PM

TRD Red. 1.2" lower front and rear according to manf.
Real world... shortly after settle-in and still after 40,000 kilometers, closer to a 2" drop in my '08 sedan when compared to the same model with stock suspension which parks beside me daily at the office. His looks like an off-road set-up in comparison. Yuck!

j2ip · 09-07-2009, 10:38 PM

I am having a same issue. I want to change other brand. Anyone have idea?

chongopants · 09-07-2009, 10:50 PM

If anyone has a set of springs or rear sway bar for sale let me know. I am trying to stabilize the car in turns and dont have a lot of cash.

cali yaris · 09-07-2009, 11:16 PM

the GF210 is made by Tanabe, but not sold in the USA.

You can add TigerTec springs to the list:

4k front/ 3k rear
1.7" drop

chongopants · 09-07-2009, 11:17 PM

cool, well I am looking to spend 25-50% of retail... pm me and let me know what you have to offer price wise.

Flipper_1938 · 08-26-2011, 07:41 PM

Anybody ever find out what the spring rates are for the Megan Racing lowering springs?

05-16-2009, 01:18 PM	#1
botchilah Drives: white and red shiny things Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 140	lowering spring specs for Yaris Since I originally posted asking about different lowering spring rates for the Yaris NCP91 chassis code, I started searching around until I realized I have a Hyper Rev magazine for the Yaris (duh!) So I copied the rates and drops and am putting them here. MODS I hope you make this a sticky because this would be most helpful for everyone! Progress Group Springs – 110 lbs/in front and 130lbs/in rear 2kg/m front and 2.3kg/m rear DROP: 1.7’ F and 1.8’ R Tanabe NF210 – 140 lbs/in front and 123.2 lbs / in rear 2.5kg/m front and 2.2 kg/m rear DROP: 1.1’ F and 1.3’ R Tanabe DF210 - 168 lbs/in front and 123.2 lbs/in rear 3.0kg/m front and 2.2 kg/m rear DROP: 1.6’ F and 1.8’ R Tanabe GF210 - 218 lbs/in front and 196 lbs/in rear 3.9 kg/m front and 3.5 kg/m rear DROP: 1.2’ F and 1.4’ R TEIN H-Tech 157 lbs/in front and 179.2 lbs/in rear 2.8kg/m front and 3.2 kg/m rear DROP: 1.4’ F and 1.0’ R TEIN S-Tech 168lbs/in front and 196lbs/in rear 3.0kg/m front and 3.5 kg/m rear DROP: 1.4’ F and 1.2’ R (closer to 2' F&R accdg to users) Espelir Active Super Down 140lbs/in front and 168lbs/in rear 2.5kg/m front and 3.0/kg/m rear DROP: 1.4’ F&R C-One Motorsports 212.8lbs/in front and 145.6lbs/in rear 3.8kg/m front and 2.6kg/m rear DROP: 1.0’ F&R BLITZ 140lbs/in front and 168lbs/in rear 2.5kg/m front and 3.0 kg/m rear DROP: 1.4’ F&R RSR 180lbs/in front and 171lbs/in rear 3.23 kg/m front and 3.06kg/m rear DROP: 1.2’ F&R (titanium springs available, same spring rates and drop) Megan Racing No published spring rates DROP: 1.5' F&R H&R No published spring rates DROP: 1.2' F & 1' R Eibach No published spring rates DROP: 1.1' F & 0.9 R The specs for the Tanabe NF210, DF210 and Progress Springs I took from the Microimage website. The rest I took from my Hyper Rev magazine. I used 56 to convert kg/m to lbs/in vis-a-vis. * Hyper Rev lists a range of the actual DROP so I simply put in the lowest drop but the variance is only 5mm from highest possible to lowest possible drop of the springs. ** All spring rates and drops in inches are rounded off to the nearest 100th decimal for simplicity's sake. At most you're looking at 0.02 variance. *** If there are any errors please do post up and tell me so we can correct it. Thanks! If anyone wants the drops and spring rates for popular lowering springs for the older Yaris / Vios platforms and chassis, PM me your chassis code and I will post it here as well. Right now these are for all NCP91 chassis Yaris. __________________ 08' Yaris HB 5dr: RAYS 57 Motorsports 17X7 / K&N SRI / TANABE axleback exhaust / ULTRA RACING complete braces / MEGAN RACING complete braces / NEX coilovers / NEX 330mm 4-pot front BBK / PENGUIN GARAGE hub spacers / HOTBITS headers / BUDDY CLUB oil cap and rad cap / APP SS brake lines / HKS synthetic lubes / RECARO SR5 seats / TRD shiftknob / cheap FEDERAL (free) tires lol. NEXT: HKS F-CON iS Last edited by botchilah; 05-17-2009 at 10:30 PM.

05-16-2009, 01:31 PM	#2
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	aren't tein s tech's closer to 2". i know for a fact im not rolling on an 1.5" drop..... __________________ http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388 TOYOTA PARTS AT A DISCOUNT........

05-16-2009, 01:47 PM	#3
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ Yes, I've heard that too, more like a 2" drop. I don't think there is a GF210 for us. H & R is another spring, but they don't publish a rate. And the new springs from China that I have, 1.75" drop (more or less) and 4k front, 3.1k rear. __________________ 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.

05-16-2009, 03:38 PM	#7
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	yeah, that's why I said "more or less"? I only have a picture to go by until my TEST SUBJECT comes through. :: coughs politely :: __________________ 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.

08-25-2009, 12:10 PM	#10
Keith Tinari Scrubble with a poke. Drives: 2009 Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holland PA. Posts: 166	Is there another to show us what shocks and struts will net the best or most agressive combo yet? __________________ "If you cannot find truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it?" Dogen

05-16-2009, 02:10 PM	#4
Pitt Yaris Drives: Flint Mica Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 475	Good stuff, this should def be a sticky after some editing and more springs/rates.

05-16-2009, 03:38 PM	#6
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	I thought the AOE Tigertecs were about 1.5" or that's what I remember from the test information you were telling me about? I guess either way I'll find out soon just how low is low! lol

05-17-2009, 10:03 PM	#9
Pitt Yaris Drives: Flint Mica Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 475	Yea, I think I read s.techs are 1.8 or 1.9 drop

08-25-2009, 02:58 PM	#13
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	TRD Red. 1.2" lower front and rear according to manf. Real world... shortly after settle-in and still after 40,000 kilometers, closer to a 2" drop in my '08 sedan when compared to the same model with stock suspension which parks beside me daily at the office. His looks like an off-road set-up in comparison. Yuck! __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

09-07-2009, 10:38 PM	#14
j2ip Drives: Yaris Sedan 2008 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond Hill Posts: 13	I am having a same issue. I want to change other brand. Anyone have idea?

09-07-2009, 10:50 PM	#15
chongopants Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 300	If anyone has a set of springs or rear sway bar for sale let me know. I am trying to stabilize the car in turns and dont have a lot of cash.

09-07-2009, 11:16 PM	#16
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	the GF210 is made by Tanabe, but not sold in the USA. You can add TigerTec springs to the list: 4k front/ 3k rear 1.7" drop __________________ 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.

09-07-2009, 11:17 PM	#17
chongopants Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 300	cool, well I am looking to spend 25-50% of retail... pm me and let me know what you have to offer price wise.

08-26-2011, 07:41 PM	#18
Flipper_1938 Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 529	Anybody ever find out what the spring rates are for the Megan Racing lowering springs?

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