Which springs? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Kaotic Lazagna · 12-13-2006, 11:22 PM

the Tanabe DF's or NF's? i use my Yaris S a daily cummuter with 2-3 people with luggage at a time. i drive on the freeway more so than city streets. thanks.

hasher22 · 12-13-2006, 11:52 PM

Doesnt the peeps in ur ride lower it already ;)

well if your driving with 2 - 3 peeps with luggage (is that a metaphor for fat people? or actual luggage bags?) then i suggest go with NF's, but its up to you.

Kaotic Lazagna · 12-14-2006, 12:00 AM

lol, fat people. never thought about that. lol...ok, to clear things up, we're all 19 years old, i'm a guy (lost a lot of weight due to studying until 1:30 in the morning everyday for my bio class), two girls, and another guy who weighs around 160. by luggage, i mean 4 backpacks everyday, and some tennis equipment and laptops every now-and-then.

hystria · 12-14-2006, 06:36 PM

DF's are for smooth roads. NF do quite a drop, however rear springs are too soft and this affects handling. I use NF's in front and stock springs in rear: better handling and steering response & the car is stable over the bumps. I suggest you to start with NF's . If you are not happy then sell'em and buy used DF's ;)

Tamago · 12-14-2006, 06:41 PM

how about nf in front, df in rear? :D

Kaotic Lazagna · 12-14-2006, 07:30 PM

yeah, i won't have the time to reinstall a different springs...stupid college life...but i do like the stance that the DF's give.

Tamago · 12-14-2006, 07:33 PM

what? 1hr to install springs? you dont have 1hr?

Kaotic Lazagna · 12-14-2006, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

what? 1hr to install springs? you dont have 1hr?

believe it or not, i don't. just this semester, i lost 20 pounds due to studying all the time every day until 1-2 in the morning and getting up around 6 to go to school. plus, i have two jobs that i work throughout the week in addition to the 5 days of classes i have. also, i don't think i could change the springs myself.

hasher22 · 12-15-2006, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

believe it or not, i don't. just this semester, i lost 20 pounds due to studying all the time every day until 1-2 in the morning and getting up around 6 to go to school. plus, i have two jobs that i work throughout the week in addition to the 5 days of classes i have. also, i don't think i could change the springs myself.

If thats ur situation then how u gonna install it? go to a dealer and let them install it when they might take longer since u have to drive there, wait, drive back and all

Though with ur situation ill go with the NF's

i look at the DF for looks and people without the heavy load

For me i like to accelerate fast, So i fill up the tank when i need to. (I dont fill it up all the way! too much weight!!) im thinking of taking out the back spare tyre...but i dont know...i may need it one day....

Russelt3hPirate · 12-15-2006, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by hasher22

For me i like to accelerate fast, So i fill up the tank when i need to. (I dont fill it up all the way! too much weight!!) im thinking of taking out the back spare tyre...but i dont know...i may need it one day....

sure weight is the enemy

lose some off your self, get new seats, get rid of the 60/40 rear seat, there are plenty of ways to save weight without removing safety.

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FCP91 · 12-15-2006, 02:06 PM

I have 5 ppl sit in my hatch, i had no problem with my SPIRIT Springs
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Kaotic Lazagna · 12-15-2006, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FCP91

I have 5 ppl sit in my hatch, i had no problem with my SPIRIT Springs
Revspot Performance 604-278-7908

i have a seden, and i'm not sure if those will fit on a sedan.

Kaotic Lazagna · 12-15-2006, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by hasher22

If thats ur situation then how u gonna install it? go to a dealer and let them install it when they might take longer since u have to drive there, wait, drive back and all

Though with ur situation ill go with the NF's

i look at the DF for looks and people without the heavy load

For me i like to accelerate fast, So i fill up the tank when i need to. (I dont fill it up all the way! too much weight!!) im thinking of taking out the back spare tyre...but i dont know...i may need it one day....

i'll have a short break coming up, and will probably do the install myself (with the DIY guide here). also, the NF's are softer, so shouldn't i use the DF's since they are a little more stiffer?

hystria · 12-15-2006, 04:27 PM

front NF's are just stiff enough for a normal&confo drop
only rear ones are on the soft side

FoEKuZ · 12-15-2006, 05:02 PM

I'm still in love with my DFs.

But when i get some slight bumps in the road my wheels get a quick scrap from under fenders

riceboy · 12-16-2006, 12:27 AM

eibachs.. nothing too crazy... will give the car the right look, decent performance and no worries about bottoming out...

Kaotic Lazagna · 12-16-2006, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by riceboy

eibachs.. nothing too crazy... will give the car the right look, decent performance and no worries about bottoming out...

how much do the Eibachs usually go for? and it should be the same way to install them as the Tanabe's, right?

Kaotic Lazagna · 12-16-2006, 02:53 AM

how about the Tein S. Tech? can they be used on the sedan?

12-13-2006, 11:22 PM	#1
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Which springs? the Tanabe DF's or NF's? i use my Yaris S a daily cummuter with 2-3 people with luggage at a time. i drive on the freeway more so than city streets. thanks.

12-13-2006, 11:52 PM	#2
hasher22 Look mum no stars!! Drives: Toyota Yaris 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Sydney Posts: 1,469	Doesnt the peeps in ur ride lower it already ;) well if your driving with 2 - 3 peeps with luggage (is that a metaphor for fat people? or actual luggage bags?) then i suggest go with NF's, but its up to you. __________________

12-15-2006, 05:02 PM	#15
FoEKuZ View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 291	I'm still in love with my DFs. But when i get some slight bumps in the road my wheels get a quick scrap from under fenders __________________ Its Stock.

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12-14-2006, 12:00 AM	#3
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	lol, fat people. never thought about that. lol...ok, to clear things up, we're all 19 years old, i'm a guy (lost a lot of weight due to studying until 1:30 in the morning everyday for my bio class), two girls, and another guy who weighs around 160. by luggage, i mean 4 backpacks everyday, and some tennis equipment and laptops every now-and-then.

12-14-2006, 06:36 PM	#4
hystria Drives: 2007 Orange Yaris Hb 3Drs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montreal-Canada Posts: 262	DF's are for smooth roads. NF do quite a drop, however rear springs are too soft and this affects handling. I use NF's in front and stock springs in rear: better handling and steering response & the car is stable over the bumps. I suggest you to start with NF's . If you are not happy then sell'em and buy used DF's ;)

12-14-2006, 06:41 PM	#5
Tamago Start another Oil Thread! View User's Garage Drives: ZZW30 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South FL Posts: 4,890	how about nf in front, df in rear? :D

12-14-2006, 07:30 PM	#6
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	yeah, i won't have the time to reinstall a different springs...stupid college life...but i do like the stance that the DF's give.

12-14-2006, 07:33 PM	#7
Tamago Start another Oil Thread! View User's Garage Drives: ZZW30 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South FL Posts: 4,890	what? 1hr to install springs? you dont have 1hr?

12-15-2006, 02:06 PM	#11
FCP91 NCP91 Drives: 06 Vitz RS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boring Vancouver Posts: 24	I have 5 ppl sit in my hatch, i had no problem with my SPIRIT Springs Revspot Performance 604-278-7908

12-15-2006, 04:27 PM	#14
hystria Drives: 2007 Orange Yaris Hb 3Drs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montreal-Canada Posts: 262	front NF's are just stiff enough for a normal&confo drop only rear ones are on the soft side

12-16-2006, 12:27 AM	#16
riceboy Drives: icebox Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CAN Posts: 1,003	eibachs.. nothing too crazy... will give the car the right look, decent performance and no worries about bottoming out...

12-16-2006, 02:53 AM	#18
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	how about the Tein S. Tech? can they be used on the sedan?