Lowering a daily driver: let’s have an honest discussion

[WeeYari]

https://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=27106

[Neinris]

I've been on Tein's lowering springs for four years now. The ride is still comfortable for me. I cheaped out and had just bought the front Bilstein B8 struts, and plan on installing them this weekend. We'll see how it goes.

[stiglitz]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

https://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=27106

After giving some time for the springs to settle, what is the maximum drop that you think they’ll get to in terms of finger gap? Measuring from the center of your wheel to the arch would also be appreciated.

The only photo examples of Megan Racing springs that I can find are the above post you linked, and this post. However both setups are 16” wheels. Mine will be 15” wheels (3dr hatchback). The wheels I’m choosing don’t look that great with a giant wheel-fender gap so I’m still trying to decide. Any input is appreciated

EDIT: here’s an example of a hatch with 15” wheels, but they’re TRD springs which supposedly give the same drop. I wonder if mine would look like this with Megan Racing springs after they’ve settled..

[Neinris]

Here's mine on Tein's:

[stiglitz]

Originally Posted by Neinris

Here's mine on Tein's

This is after four years?
Isthis photo on stock struts or after you recently installed the Bilstein?
Also are these 15 inch wheels?

[Neinris]

Originally Posted by stiglitz

This is after four years?
Isthis photo on stock struts or after you recently installed the Bilstein?
Also are these 15 inch wheels?

Oops! Sorry I didn’t answer your question. A little history on my Dee Dee, I installed the Tein’s lowering springs back in August of 2018. The first photo was taken a year after. The front struts and rear shocks in the first photo were stock. The car is 2008 model, so she was about 10+ years old in that photo. The second photo was taken today, and after I’ve installed the Bilstein struts. Seeing that she seems to squat a little now, I’ll be replacing the rear shocks with what’s supposed to be in set with Bilstein B8s.

The wheels/tires are 185/60 R15. I’m thinking of going up to 195/50 R16, or 215/45 R16.

[Neinris]

Here’s a better view in the sun, where the tires are not blending with the shadow.

[stiglitz]

Originally Posted by Neinris

Here’s a better view in the sun, where the tires are not blending with the shadow.

This look amazing, thank you. Once I install my wheels and suspension I'll be sure to send a picture to you since you've convinced me to go with a very similar set up!

Did you cut the bumpstops at all? Still trying to wrap my head around that part and decide whether I should do it