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detroiter · 05-20-2009, 11:06 AM

I'm out there right now getting dirty. I promised I'd get these things on and I'm delivering it.

cali yaris · 05-20-2009, 11:14 AM

woo hoo WAY TO GO!

Here's the only installed pic I have, til detroiter posts his up:

detroiter · 05-20-2009, 11:28 AM

Is that with the AOE Tigertecs? If so, what shocks you running and did you test drive it?

The looks are awesome on the car.

33OH · 05-20-2009, 11:29 AM

Looks awesome, very even drop.

cali yaris · 05-20-2009, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Is that with the AOE Tigertecs? If so, what shocks you running and did you test drive it?

Yes, don't know, and no, that's your job (LOL)

The picture was sent from China, that is a Vitz

Pitt Yaris · 05-20-2009, 01:01 PM

Looks like a good drop. Seems more than 1.5

detroiter · 05-20-2009, 01:28 PM

lol oh ok, i thought it was on a car you had thats why i wasnt sure.

cali yaris · 05-20-2009, 01:37 PM

LOL, if I did I wouldn't need your help!

1NZYaris1 · 05-20-2009, 07:31 PM

, oh boy , are we there yet.

detroiter · 05-20-2009, 09:03 PM

kiss it kiwi.

I just finished and let me tell you. I went through more unspeakable whores, I mean horrors, then any man alive. I seriously kid you not. The fact I started at 730am and didn't finish until 9pm speaks for itself. It's a little bit of because I'm a first time installer but the terrible things I experienced were more then the majority of what wasted (and completed) my day. I will be going out for a drive soon to get some food. I did drive it a bit earlier when it "wasn't finished" (I'll explain more about that horror) and I must say that even then, it felt amazing compared to what stock is...I'm talking about even just comfort factor. I'll update later or tomorrow, I'm honest to god beat to f'ing death.

Hey garm, I need a BIG favor from you. Check your pm's.

1NZYaris1 · 05-20-2009, 09:52 PM

[quote=detroiter;320306]kiss it kiwi.

i

you too, but your really

not my type

.
my turn in 6 day's time , when i do my TRD spring and shock instal

detroiter · 05-20-2009, 10:24 PM

Went for a small test drive and it's different that's for sure. Feels alot more planted to the ground and doesn't feel like your sailing the high seas as with the stock springs and shocks. The springs are a little bit lower then what I thought they would be and I know they will lower a tad more once they seat in, but it's still not "slammed" like the Teins. I'll get some pics of it completed and the pics I already took of the install, I'll try to get them up tomorrow.

Pitt Yaris · 05-20-2009, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by detroiter

The springs are a little bit lower then what I thought they would be and I know they will lower a tad more once they seat in, but it's still not "slammed" like the Teins. I'll get some pics of it completed and the pics I already took of the install, I'll try to get them up tomorrow.

Yea, that pic garm posted looks quite low....more so than 1.5 drop, good nonetheless. I forget what previous springs you had, but you sold them, were you wanting a bigger or smaller drop from previous?

detroiter · 05-20-2009, 11:36 PM

I was using stock springs and stock struts. I bought TRD's with the intention of installing them but I opted for something a bit stiffer and didn't mind "testing" these AOE Tigertecs. So far so good with them, I took a corner decently hard and it helds it's own going into the 90 degree corner and coming out.

I wasn't really wanting to get df210 type of slammed look but whatever, I worked my ass off getting these things installed today and if they end up df210 low, well then it's tough bananas and I'm going to just learn to live with it. I can definately say the car looks alot sexier now with the flush type of look. Last touch I did before going out was spraying on some turtle wax tire foam, oh yeah...it definately made the final touch :)

Pitt Yaris · 05-21-2009, 12:31 AM

Awesome, can't wait for the pics and yea lower/flush definitely looks better than stock. As long as there's no rubbing issues and a quality ride that's all that matters.

detroiter · 05-21-2009, 12:44 AM

i know the whole "go-kart" thing is really cliche but it does feel that way. How it has that "tight, tiny" feel to it. It feels like it's ready at any moment for you to just yank the steering wheel to whatever hell you may give it. When I get some more miles on it, I'll be able to give a better review about technical things instead of just "feelings".

smofskra · 05-23-2009, 02:18 AM

any pics of them installed on your car?

cali yaris · 05-23-2009, 12:56 PM

before and after pics, even just one would be helpful. The other pic doesn't show quite enough detail.

I think your initial impression is enough to order a bunch more though.

05-20-2009, 11:14 AM	#56
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	woo hoo WAY TO GO! Here's the only installed pic I have, til detroiter posts his up: __________________ 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.

05-20-2009, 01:37 PM	#62
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	LOL, if I did I wouldn't need your help! __________________ 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.

05-20-2009, 07:31 PM	#63
1NZYaris1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,566	, oh boy , are we there yet. __________________ http://www.microimageonline.com/forums/index.php

05-20-2009, 09:52 PM	#65
1NZYaris1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,566	[quote=detroiter;320306]kiss it kiwi. i you too, but your really not my type . my turn in 6 day's time , when i do my TRD spring and shock instal __________________ http://www.microimageonline.com/forums/index.php

05-23-2009, 12:56 PM	#72
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	before and after pics, even just one would be helpful. The other pic doesn't show quite enough detail. I think your initial impression is enough to order a bunch more 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.

05-20-2009, 11:06 AM	#55
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	I'm out there right now getting dirty. I promised I'd get these things on and I'm delivering it.

05-20-2009, 11:28 AM	#57
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	Is that with the AOE Tigertecs? If so, what shocks you running and did you test drive it? The looks are awesome on the car.

05-20-2009, 11:29 AM	#58
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	Looks awesome, very even drop.

05-20-2009, 01:01 PM	#60
Pitt Yaris Drives: Flint Mica Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 475	Looks like a good drop. Seems more than 1.5

05-20-2009, 01:28 PM	#61
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	lol oh ok, i thought it was on a car you had thats why i wasnt sure.

05-20-2009, 09:03 PM	#64
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	kiss it kiwi. I just finished and let me tell you. I went through more unspeakable whores, I mean horrors, then any man alive. I seriously kid you not. The fact I started at 730am and didn't finish until 9pm speaks for itself. It's a little bit of because I'm a first time installer but the terrible things I experienced were more then the majority of what wasted (and completed) my day. I will be going out for a drive soon to get some food. I did drive it a bit earlier when it "wasn't finished" (I'll explain more about that horror) and I must say that even then, it felt amazing compared to what stock is...I'm talking about even just comfort factor. I'll update later or tomorrow, I'm honest to god beat to f'ing death. Hey garm, I need a BIG favor from you. Check your pm's.

05-20-2009, 10:24 PM	#66
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	Went for a small test drive and it's different that's for sure. Feels alot more planted to the ground and doesn't feel like your sailing the high seas as with the stock springs and shocks. The springs are a little bit lower then what I thought they would be and I know they will lower a tad more once they seat in, but it's still not "slammed" like the Teins. I'll get some pics of it completed and the pics I already took of the install, I'll try to get them up tomorrow.

05-20-2009, 11:36 PM	#68
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	I was using stock springs and stock struts. I bought TRD's with the intention of installing them but I opted for something a bit stiffer and didn't mind "testing" these AOE Tigertecs. So far so good with them, I took a corner decently hard and it helds it's own going into the 90 degree corner and coming out. I wasn't really wanting to get df210 type of slammed look but whatever, I worked my ass off getting these things installed today and if they end up df210 low, well then it's tough bananas and I'm going to just learn to live with it. I can definately say the car looks alot sexier now with the flush type of look. Last touch I did before going out was spraying on some turtle wax tire foam, oh yeah...it definately made the final touch :)

05-21-2009, 12:31 AM	#69
Pitt Yaris Drives: Flint Mica Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 475	Awesome, can't wait for the pics and yea lower/flush definitely looks better than stock. As long as there's no rubbing issues and a quality ride that's all that matters.

05-21-2009, 12:44 AM	#70
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	i know the whole "go-kart" thing is really cliche but it does feel that way. How it has that "tight, tiny" feel to it. It feels like it's ready at any moment for you to just yank the steering wheel to whatever hell you may give it. When I get some more miles on it, I'll be able to give a better review about technical things instead of just "feelings".

05-23-2009, 02:18 AM	#71
smofskra View User's Garage Drives: 08 Flint Mica Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baraboo, WI Posts: 186	any pics of them installed on your car?

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