Couple body mod questions - Toyota Yaris Forums

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-29-2017, 02:35 AM

For question one, it would be best to get a "coilover" system versus just springs. More likely than not, the damper on a coilover is matched to the range of height adjustment. The dampers themselves could be adjustable too (anything beyond 16 way is purely marketing, even 16 is pushing it). Coilovers will tend to ride better than springs. Also keep in mind that just using lowering springs will severely reduce the longevity of the dampers, especially if you're using the OEM ones.

Question two, just get an OEM replacement for now (see if Rockauto.com has a replacement) and get some some Lamin-x clear film to help prevent them from getting damaged. Why don't you use them? They help with immediate foreground illumination as well as side illumination.

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01-29-2017, 02:35 AM	#2
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	For question one, it would be best to get a "coilover" system versus just springs. More likely than not, the damper on a coilover is matched to the range of height adjustment. The dampers themselves could be adjustable too (anything beyond 16 way is purely marketing, even 16 is pushing it). Coilovers will tend to ride better than springs. Also keep in mind that just using lowering springs will severely reduce the longevity of the dampers, especially if you're using the OEM ones. Question two, just get an OEM replacement for now (see if Rockauto.com has a replacement) and get some some Lamin-x clear film to help prevent them from getting damaged. Why don't you use them? They help with immediate foreground illumination as well as side illumination.