Lowest Drop On Springs? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

uncleyaris · 08-16-2007, 12:04 AM

I know Ric N Sov has them check his garage, or check out the GTA meet pictures from Jun. I think there are some pics there!

seanele · 08-16-2007, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

you can take a look at my garage. or take a look at my myspace in my "car pics" album.

www.myspace.com/kaoticlazagna

i think that's it.

man..you have a nice myspace background photo there!

Kaotic Lazagna · 08-16-2007, 04:55 AM

hahaha, thanks. i think photobucket made my pic pixellated tho.

Kaeon · 08-16-2007, 10:19 PM

Damn I dunno why the Tananbe's look lower then Teins

uncleyaris · 08-16-2007, 10:38 PM

There not on a stock set up!! 1.9 is the max i've seen!

churp · 08-17-2007, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

i thought cutting a coil or two will make your car more bouncy.

Cutting coils effects the spring rate....makes it harsher/stiffer for the same amount of travel. Think of your spring as a torsion bar....if you straightened it out and tried to twist it, (usng the same diameter rod) the longer the rod the easier it is to twist, shortening increases the force required to twist to the same degree of movement.

BrazdonW · 08-17-2007, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by seanele

can somebody confirm this?? i already send back my Tanabe DFs..
only because people here said Tein is way better,in comfort..less bouncy and better handling than the Tanabe.

last Friday night at the meeting,
i test drive a Yaris with that DFs..and it felt okay actually.
and i was surprise when the owner suggested to get the Tein instead.

Most people i asked in here said Tein,
Autobacs said Tanabe,
my buddies at VW Vortex said Eibach or H&R,

i pick Tein..!!

...>>

Tein is the way to go for sure. Eibach and H&R will always be what a VW owner tells you to get.. but they are far from the best. (not bad mind you) Tanabe are good but Tein sustains the normal ride of the car best.

seanele · 08-19-2007, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BrazdonW

Tein is the way to go for sure. Eibach and H&R will always be what a VW owner tells you to get.. but they are far from the best. (not bad mind you) Tanabe are good but Tein sustains the normal ride of the car best.

dude..thanks for this..

i got the Tein spring(finally..!!), and this time i want to keep it.
the Tanabe DF i bought the other day from friend in Jersey, i sent it back..

*Chris07LB* · 08-19-2007, 11:13 AM

once settled, my DF's dropped a hair over 2" all around.

some people like myself actually measure these things before and after...

Kaeon · 08-19-2007, 06:00 PM

Any companies out there plan to make a more dramatic drop? or is this about it?

*Chris07LB* · 08-19-2007, 06:59 PM

Doubt it. Unless they package a spring/strut combo(matched set) for the front, and a spring/shock for the rear.

With DF's and over 25,000 miles on the stock struts/shocks, I haven't noticed any change yet in the ride, but I know these wont last forever.

If looking to go lower then 2", Id just suggest coilovers.

Kaeon · 08-20-2007, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris07LB

Doubt it. Unless they package a spring/strut combo(matched set) for the front, and a spring/shock for the rear.

With DF's and over 25,000 miles on the stock struts/shocks, I haven't noticed any change yet in the ride, but I know these wont last forever.

If looking to go lower then 2", Id just suggest coilovers.

Yeah I'm not wanting to throw that much money in a DD, To bad ground control or someone didn't make a kit. I guess its Tanabe's for now.

Trish · 08-20-2007, 03:49 PM

For myself, I dropped my Yaris with 1,3" Apex and it's not as low as I wanted. Next summer, I'll buy TEIN coilover kit. Do not cut anything.

YarisFan007 · 08-20-2007, 04:08 PM

Has anyone installed Dampers on their Yari yet? I want to drop my Yari but also want the ability to adjust the ride height for daily commute and for highway runs.
Anybody recommend a particular brand? I was thinking of getting TEIN's Dampers.

YarisFan007 · 08-20-2007, 04:12 PM

...Actually, i might be talking about Coilovers instead of Dampers..... but which ever is used to adjust the height. : )

*Chris07LB* · 08-20-2007, 04:15 PM

Few members here have them..

Megan, Cusco, Tein, etc...

Do a search on "coilovers" and you should see quite a bit.

08-16-2007, 10:19 PM	#22
Kaeon Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatch Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Palm Bay, Florida Posts: 56	Damn I dunno why the Tananbe's look lower then Teins __________________ Kaeon - 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatch

08-19-2007, 06:00 PM	#28
Kaeon Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatch Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Palm Bay, Florida Posts: 56	Any companies out there plan to make a more dramatic drop? or is this about it? __________________ Kaeon - 2007 Toyota Yaris Hatch

08-20-2007, 03:49 PM	#31
Trish View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan 07 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Shore Posts: 199	For myself, I dropped my Yaris with 1,3" Apex and it's not as low as I wanted. Next summer, I'll buy TEIN coilover kit. Do not cut anything. __________________ Do it My Way on The High Way

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08-16-2007, 12:04 AM	#19
uncleyaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Bayou Blue!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,523	I know Ric N Sov has them check his garage, or check out the GTA meet pictures from Jun. I think there are some pics there!

08-16-2007, 04:55 AM	#21
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	hahaha, thanks. i think photobucket made my pic pixellated tho.

08-16-2007, 10:38 PM	#23
uncleyaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Bayou Blue!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,523	There not on a stock set up!! 1.9 is the max i've seen!

08-19-2007, 11:13 AM	#27
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	once settled, my DF's dropped a hair over 2" all around. some people like myself actually measure these things before and after...

08-19-2007, 06:59 PM	#29
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Doubt it. Unless they package a spring/strut combo(matched set) for the front, and a spring/shock for the rear. With DF's and over 25,000 miles on the stock struts/shocks, I haven't noticed any change yet in the ride, but I know these wont last forever. If looking to go lower then 2", Id just suggest coilovers.

08-20-2007, 04:08 PM	#32
YarisFan007 Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: L.A. county, CA Posts: 168	Has anyone installed Dampers on their Yari yet? I want to drop my Yari but also want the ability to adjust the ride height for daily commute and for highway runs. Anybody recommend a particular brand? I was thinking of getting TEIN's Dampers.

08-20-2007, 04:12 PM	#33
YarisFan007 Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: L.A. county, CA Posts: 168	...Actually, i might be talking about Coilovers instead of Dampers..... but which ever is used to adjust the height. : )

08-20-2007, 04:15 PM	#34
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Few members here have them.. Megan, Cusco, Tein, etc... Do a search on "coilovers" and you should see quite a bit.