Another happy Tokico/Micro Image customer - Toyota Yaris Forums

stevethegimp · 12-05-2010, 12:42 AM

Just thought i'd show off the install I did this weekend on my Yaris. Ordered Tokico Blues and Micro Image Springs a little while ago and installed them yesterday!

I was a complete suspension noob before the install and it still only took me 3 hours to complete the install. Obviously the toughest time was dealing with the front struts/shocks but the rears only took 15 minutes!

As for actual, on the road, experience...I feel like it's a totally different car! I've been using Yokohama S-Types at the local auto-x and they would squeal and whine quite a bit. No such whine this time, it's surreal how planted and surefooted the car feels with the suspension upgrade! I even broke the springs in this morning with a lovely mountain drive.

Overall I would rate this as a top priority upgrade for any Yaris owner interested in auto-x/just livening up the car.

Enjoy some pictures!

Klink10 · 12-05-2010, 10:22 AM

Outstanding. Owner pride in that you did it yourself.

Midnight Drifter · 12-05-2010, 08:30 PM

Wait, so did you like, double-spring the rear? O.o

stevethegimp · 12-05-2010, 10:03 PM

Haha double spring the rear? That would be pretty interesting! But no....just your ordinary setup.

itscarboy · 12-17-2010, 07:34 PM

Looking good!

Midnight Drifter · 12-18-2010, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevethegimp

Haha double spring the rear? That would be pretty interesting! But no....just your ordinary setup.

Yeah, I just realized the 'black' parts was the spring cover... whoops

cali yaris · 12-18-2010, 04:27 PM

awesome, glad you like them - it's a great combo for a suspension/handling upgrade.

SilverBack · 12-18-2010, 05:46 PM

Very nice stance. How's the ride quality now over bumps and dips?

Thirty-Nine · 12-20-2010, 07:21 PM

I also run Tokico HPs; a great street setup.

stevethegimp · 12-20-2010, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverBack

Very nice stance. How's the ride quality now over bumps and dips?

Well you certainly feel every bump and dip, but I was prepared for that. Taking corners so fast you wheel hop the rear tires leaves a big grin on the face, not sure if that's because i'm ecstatic or terrified.

Overall it's a great improvement on the stock suspension and unless I have 4 full grown males in the car I haven't had to worry about bottoming out or anything like that.

12-05-2010, 12:42 AM	#1
stevethegimp View User's Garage Drives: '09 Blazing Blue 3D LB Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 64	Another happy Tokico/Micro Image customer Just thought i'd show off the install I did this weekend on my Yaris. Ordered Tokico Blues and Micro Image Springs a little while ago and installed them yesterday! I was a complete suspension noob before the install and it still only took me 3 hours to complete the install. Obviously the toughest time was dealing with the front struts/shocks but the rears only took 15 minutes! As for actual, on the road, experience...I feel like it's a totally different car! I've been using Yokohama S-Types at the local auto-x and they would squeal and whine quite a bit. No such whine this time, it's surreal how planted and surefooted the car feels with the suspension upgrade! I even broke the springs in this morning with a lovely mountain drive. Overall I would rate this as a top priority upgrade for any Yaris owner interested in auto-x/just livening up the car. Enjoy some pictures! Last edited by stevethegimp; 12-05-2010 at 12:53 AM.

12-18-2010, 04:27 PM	#7
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	awesome, glad you like them - it's a great combo for a suspension/handling upgrade. __________________ 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.

12-18-2010, 05:46 PM	#8
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Very nice stance. How's the ride quality now over bumps and dips? __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

12-20-2010, 07:21 PM	#9
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	I also run Tokico HPs; a great street setup. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

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