TANABE SPRINGS

[ricko]

Ron, I think the TRD springs lower the car closer to 2". I read somewhere
1.8", but it was not listed on the documentation I received. I was told that the shocks would be included in the 3 year bumper to bumper coverage, if TRD (Toyota) parts are used and they are installed by Toyota techs.

[Ron]

that looks more like a 1-1.5" drop with the TRD springs, comparing it with the pictures of the Tanabe springs. Also I remember a guy (echo hrs?) taking measurements before/after lowering on echofans, and i recall he measured 1.1" drop with the TRD's. however, the springs probably did not settle in yet.

the fact that toyota is willing to extend their 3 year warranty on the car with the TRD lowering springs on stock shocks, is enough to tell me that new shocks are not required at the time of spring installation as the springs are not that aggresive.

[ricko]

You might be right about the drop Ron, ....... it really is difficult to compare, and to be honest I didn't bother measuring. Echo might have measured. I remember a post too, although I thought it was 1.8"?????? Bottom line .... the car handles much better, and has the look I wanted. I don't think I would go lower here, because of the snow. You in tropical Van on the left coast, might think otherwise. The TRD stuff is pricier, but I wanted a "no hassle" approach. I am not really into car mods anymore, but the improvement in looks and performance justified the cost to me. Make no mistake though, this is NOT a racing set-up. Those wanting to get the ultimate in performance will want to go for the complete set-up: shocks, springs, and anti-sway bars.

[Thirty-Nine]

Not to go too off topic, but does the Yaris have a rear sway bar from the factory?

[Idjiit]

Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

Not to go too off topic, but does the Yaris have a rear sway bar from the factory?

Can you even get sway bars for torsion beam suspensions?

[BulletProofAuto]

Originally Posted by El Jefe

i was hopeing for tein to come out with their h-tech springs for the yaris because i've allways used tein coilovers and springs on my other cars when i could and like their quality, but looks like tanabe will get my buisness with the NF121's i don't want to loose the ride quality on this car

already out in japan. 2.8k/3.2k, 35mm/25mm drop

[Sp33dY]

Originally Posted by Idjiit

Can you even get sway bars for torsion beam suspensions?

Of course u can! :)

Whiteline and KMAC in Australia make them for the Echo, none available for Yaris yet.

[NichO]

hi guys.. i've just bought a yaris liftback '07 here in Chile.. my other car was a toyota yaris (you call it echo) 2004.
the thing is that i have a set of tanabe's DF210 from my 2004 yaris...
do they fit on my 2007 yaris?

THANKS!

ps. i've never tried TEIN's but i can say TANABE offers a VERY good drop and comfortable ride

cheers from Chile ;)

[seanele]

Originally Posted by NichO

hi guys.. i've just bought a yaris liftback '07 here in Chile.. my other car was a toyota yaris (you call it echo) 2004.
the thing is that i have a set of tanabe's DF210 from my 2004 yaris...
do they fit on my 2007 yaris?

THANKS!

ps. i've never tried TEIN's but i can say TANABE offers a VERY good drop and comfortable ride

cheers from Chile ;)

some guys in here said Tein is better, but i dunno for sure since i don't have it installed yet.
but just FYI,
Tein drop the Yaris for 1.9..it's the lowest for spring.

cheers from the South of Mojave!!


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[cali yaris]

Tanabe NF210:
Spring rate F/R: 2.5/2.2
Drop F/R: 1.1"/1.3"

Tanabe DF210:
Spring rate F/R: 3.0/2.2
Drop F/R: 1.6"/1.8"

( both in stock )

[yarisugi]

After reading a few drivers comments with the DF210, it seems there are several
"tire rubbing" problems. I'm interested in these springs for the lowest look, but
does this tire rubbing occur so often that I would eventually get the NF210 or Tein.
(or any other options?) I want the lowest look without rubbing everytime I corner or
go over potholes. The wheel & tire combo I have sticks out of the fender a bit. (15x8+20, 195/50/15)