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cali yaris · 09-07-2009, 07:15 PM

can I use those pics to show the drop? Really glad you like the springs.

Kamikaze1987 · 09-07-2009, 08:41 PM

Yeah for sure go ahead... gotta put the micro image stickers on and wash my car lol

thebarber · 09-07-2009, 08:49 PM

measure the real-life drop?

Kamikaze1987 · 09-07-2009, 09:22 PM

That is one thing i didnt do i should have... i wanted to measure it before but i got sidetracked... it is a significant drop though... maybe not as much as the df's but pretty close

cali yaris · 09-07-2009, 10:37 PM

people seem to be getting around 1.7" - 1.8"

Kamikaze1987 · 09-07-2009, 11:17 PM

From what i hear about the df's stiffness these tigertecs feel real good and stiff and you get about the same drop for less money from what i see. I really recommend these springs

thebarber · 09-08-2009, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kamikaze1987

That is one thing i didnt do i should have... i wanted to measure it before but i got sidetracked... it is a significant drop though... maybe not as much as the df's but pretty close

measure from the center of your wheel to the top of your fender...

oem heights are F: 14.5", R: 15"

Kamikaze1987 · 09-08-2009, 07:44 PM

Sorry i took so long... i was working... right now the heights are front: 13 rear: 12.5
the car was resting on the rear springs for about 24 hours since i messed up a strut on the front and had to get a new one, so that might explain the 2.5 drop

thebarber · 09-08-2009, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kamikaze1987

Sorry i took so long... i was working... right now the heights are front: 13 rear: 12.5
the car was resting on the rear springs for about 24 hours since i messed up a strut on the front and had to get a new one, so that might explain the 2.5 drop

its likely because youre a sedan...more junk in the trunk....literally

Kamikaze1987 · 09-08-2009, 09:54 PM

Yeah that too... i got a 10 in the trunk... i like the cars stance though the way it is

deejai · 09-27-2009, 10:50 PM

Hey mate im looking to pick some up.are you able to ship to australia ??

cali yaris · 09-28-2009, 01:48 AM

I sure can, need to weigh the box for you though.

chew246214 · 10-16-2009, 07:17 PM

Did I hear that on the sedan it stops the being blown around feeling? That alone makes me want to order a set... I have an 09 sedan with 190 miles on it, but ready for some "tasteful, but not extreme mods" wonder if my wife would notice if the car sits 2 inches lower.... Took her 2 weeks to notice I lifted our cherokee 10 inches... hmmmmmm.... but seriously I really am looking into springs and rims, just got my fog lights, and maybe a small spoiler and body kit to round it out.....

Kamikaze1987 · 10-16-2009, 07:53 PM

Yeah it does seem to help the sedans a little with the blowing around feeling... the drop on both front and back have seemed to settle at 1.6" on my car... maybe it varies from car to car depending on what you have in the trunk

cali yaris · 10-16-2009, 08:43 PM

Quote:

wonder if my wife would notice if the car sits 2 inches lower.... Took her 2 weeks to notice I lifted our cherokee 10 inches... hmmmmmm...

LOL, I know!

chew246214 · 10-16-2009, 09:12 PM

Really the car is 3 weeks old, I bought her and she is parked (our durango lease is up in Dec. and and we are 6000 miles under) so we are using that for everything) But as soon as that is gone this car will be doing around 150 miles daily. So it must be able to still drive faithfully everyday in all weather ( I live in New Engand), get the snot beaten out of it, and not be too harsh... Same with rims, Thats why I don't want to go bigger then the stock 15 maybe 16 at most.... To much driving and too much damage to anything bigger.....

advocate · 10-16-2009, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chew246214

Really the car is 3 weeks old, I bought her and she is parked (our durango lease is up in Dec. and and we are 6000 miles under) so we are using that for everything) But as soon as that is gone this car will be doing around 150 miles daily. So it must be able to still drive faithfully everyday in all weather ( I live in New Engand), get the snot beaten out of it, and not be too harsh... Same with rims, Thats why I don't want to go bigger then the stock 15 maybe 16 at most.... To much driving and too much damage to anything bigger.....

15" rims are going to be perfect for lots and lots of driving. low weight will help with MPG and handling.

Also, lowering helps substantially with wind resistance. There's a lot of bridges in California and I used to get close to pissing myself every time I went over one because the wind would knock me all over the road on them.

Lowering keeps the air from getting under the chassis and lifting up, as well as lowering the total amount of air that collides with the car period.

chew246214 · 10-16-2009, 09:51 PM

it's sad too, I have the perfect set of 17's in my shed from a previous car, right size tires and all, but have to pony up and buy new ones plus a set of snow tires (already scored steelies,hubcaps, and sensors for $50 for all 4).... Plus in the short distance we drove her we both hate the stock eagle ls tires the car came with.... so here it all starts again... can't I leave anything alone?

09-07-2009, 07:15 PM	#91
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	can I use those pics to show the drop? Really glad you like the springs. __________________ 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.

09-07-2009, 08:49 PM	#93
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	measure the real-life drop? __________________

09-07-2009, 10:37 PM	#95
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	people seem to be getting around 1.7" - 1.8" __________________ 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.

09-28-2009, 01:48 AM	#102
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I sure can, need to weigh the box for you though. __________________ 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.

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09-07-2009, 08:41 PM	#92
Kamikaze1987 Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario, Cali Posts: 17	Yeah for sure go ahead... gotta put the micro image stickers on and wash my car lol

09-07-2009, 09:22 PM	#94
Kamikaze1987 Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario, Cali Posts: 17	That is one thing i didnt do i should have... i wanted to measure it before but i got sidetracked... it is a significant drop though... maybe not as much as the df's but pretty close

09-07-2009, 11:17 PM	#96
Kamikaze1987 Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario, Cali Posts: 17	From what i hear about the df's stiffness these tigertecs feel real good and stiff and you get about the same drop for less money from what i see. I really recommend these springs

09-08-2009, 07:44 PM	#98
Kamikaze1987 Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario, Cali Posts: 17	Sorry i took so long... i was working... right now the heights are front: 13 rear: 12.5 the car was resting on the rear springs for about 24 hours since i messed up a strut on the front and had to get a new one, so that might explain the 2.5 drop

09-08-2009, 09:54 PM	#100
Kamikaze1987 Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario, Cali Posts: 17	Yeah that too... i got a 10 in the trunk... i like the cars stance though the way it is

09-27-2009, 10:50 PM	#101
deejai Drives: Yaris 2007 sedan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 19	Hey mate im looking to pick some up.are you able to ship to australia ??

10-16-2009, 07:17 PM	#103
chew246214 Drives: 2009 yaris sedan base Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 02809 Posts: 74	Did I hear that on the sedan it stops the being blown around feeling? That alone makes me want to order a set... I have an 09 sedan with 190 miles on it, but ready for some "tasteful, but not extreme mods" wonder if my wife would notice if the car sits 2 inches lower.... Took her 2 weeks to notice I lifted our cherokee 10 inches... hmmmmmm.... but seriously I really am looking into springs and rims, just got my fog lights, and maybe a small spoiler and body kit to round it out.....

10-16-2009, 07:53 PM	#104
Kamikaze1987 Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario, Cali Posts: 17	Yeah it does seem to help the sedans a little with the blowing around feeling... the drop on both front and back have seemed to settle at 1.6" on my car... maybe it varies from car to car depending on what you have in the trunk

10-16-2009, 09:12 PM	#106
chew246214 Drives: 2009 yaris sedan base Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 02809 Posts: 74	Really the car is 3 weeks old, I bought her and she is parked (our durango lease is up in Dec. and and we are 6000 miles under) so we are using that for everything) But as soon as that is gone this car will be doing around 150 miles daily. So it must be able to still drive faithfully everyday in all weather ( I live in New Engand), get the snot beaten out of it, and not be too harsh... Same with rims, Thats why I don't want to go bigger then the stock 15 maybe 16 at most.... To much driving and too much damage to anything bigger.....

10-16-2009, 09:51 PM	#108
chew246214 Drives: 2009 yaris sedan base Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 02809 Posts: 74	it's sad too, I have the perfect set of 17's in my shed from a previous car, right size tires and all, but have to pony up and buy new ones plus a set of snow tires (already scored steelies,hubcaps, and sensors for $50 for all 4).... Plus in the short distance we drove her we both hate the stock eagle ls tires the car came with.... so here it all starts again... can't I leave anything alone?