tanabe or trd

[Tamago]

i'd go Tanabe's

installing TRD springs voids your warranty just as quickly lol, unless you really wanna get raped by install prices from the dealer.

[jcove]

Originally Posted by Tamago

i'd go Tanabe's

installing TRD springs voids your warranty just as quickly lol, unless you really wanna get raped by install prices from the dealer.

Where did you get that idea, that the TRD springs void the warranty?

[johnnyfive]

Originally Posted by jcove

Where did you get that idea, that the TRD springs void the warranty?

he was saying that your warranty will be voided with any non-dealer installed products that directly cause a problem with the car.

TRD, Toyota, Tenabe, dosnt matter, if the a dealer dosnt do the install ther is no more warranty ;)

[PetersRedYaris]

Installing springs will void the warranty of what? The only thing affected would be the rear shocks and front struts which are replaceable parts anyway. How long does Toyota cover those parts in the first place? I would forget about voiding your factory warranty and install the springs you want regardless of brand. I do, however, like the TRD's best. Why?

DF210's- Too much drop for me although they are the most inexpensive.
NF210's- perfect amount of drop, cost little more.
TRD's- Perfect amount of drop and factory made for this car, cost about the same as NF210's.
Teins- way too much drop.

Amount of drop is purely individual preference but will affect handling.

[paultyler_82]

Originally Posted by PetersRedYaris

Installing springs will void the warranty of what? The only thing affected would be the rear shocks and front struts which are replaceable parts anyway. How long does Toyota cover those parts in the first place? I would forget about voiding your factory warranty and install the springs you want regardless of brand. I do, however, like the TRD's best. Why?

DF210's- Too much drop for me although they are the most inexpensive.
NF210's- perfect amount of drop, cost little more.
TRD's- Perfect amount of drop and factory made for this car, cost about the same as NF210's.
Teins- way too much drop.

Amount of drop is purely individual preference but will affect handling.

Couldn't have said it better myself, one more thing you should take note of is how they affect the ride, and this is what I gather from others

DF210: Rougher ride than stock, stays much flatter in turns and braking
NF210: Comfortable ride, stays flatter in turns and braking than stock, although the rear springs may not feel firm enough
TRD: Roughest ride of the bunch, similar charactaristics to DF210
Tein: Rides about the same as the DF, very firm in cornering and heavy braking

I'd say this is about what I'd expect, I've never used Tanabe springs but everyone seems to sing thier praises on this car, most of the cars I've driven I've used Tein springs on, usually noticably rougher than stock, but handling charactaristics become very predictable and controllable. As for the TRDs... not to badmouth Eibach, as I know some people do like them, but I've always found them to be too rough, they will wear you down after driving with them for extended periods of time, and I've found they usually aren't the best in the market for improving handling, although they certainly do give an attractive drop, that's the problem, I've found Eibachs to be much more cosmetic oriented than comfort or performance oriented. Just listen to the other members reviews of the springs they use and make your decision with what you feel suits you best, I think I'll be breaking my tradition of buying Tein springs and going for a set of Tanabe NF210s

[PetersRedYaris]

TRD's ride the roughest? Maybe I want the NF210's. This is my next mod and I don't want a rough ride.

[paultyler_82]

Originally Posted by PetersRedYaris

TRD's ride the roughest? Maybe I want the NF210's. This is my next mod and I don't want a rough ride.

it's what I've been meant to understand from a friend that tested the DF and the TRD and kept the DF, and it doesn't really shock me, it's been the same story on two cars I personally used Eibachs on, it took a week before I was installing a set of TEINs on both of those.