Need everyones opinions on Spring/Shocks combo's please - Page 4 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Lazerdot · 06-02-2009, 10:30 AM

Wow guys.

It's unfortunate that litigation has had to take over for common sense and good customer service. One problem is that everyone wants something for nothing even when the problem was created by themselves. No wonder dealers are reminding us of warranty issues.
The tendency to sue in this country has ruined many folks ability to use common sense in one area for the fear they will be required to do something similar in a dissimilar situation.
As an airline pilot I know that alot of time is spent and delays created just for CYA. CYA from passengers, FAA, and company. Hey, some must be done for sure.
I have dealt with TRD Sparks, NST, and Micro-Image so far. I take what they say very seriously and respect their opinions. If I'm told there might be a warranty issue, then like it or not my decision to move forward with a mod is mine alone. I'll take the risk that I may not be able to get something fixed under warranty. The other hand would be that a good dealer will recognize an obvious failure that should be covered and would not blame a mod that was not the problem.

Regardless, it will always come down to us and our own character.

Lafiro · 06-02-2009, 11:00 AM

Wow... lol
This thread is going great.......

I still dont know what to get/do![ if I can afford it that is :( ]

Lazerdot · 06-02-2009, 11:19 AM

I have all TRD suspension, stuts, springs and sway bar. I added some spring stiffeners from YarStar (thanks again ). I use the car in AX and love it! Cost was not to high and TRD gives the car a "medium" upgrade which works well for the street at the AX events.

Lafiro · 06-10-2009, 11:43 AM

Yeah, I don't need a track car. Its a daily driver(just myself, and tge GF doesn't mind it) So I dont need it to kill me on the bumps.

A friend of mine told me that maybe I should look into replacing all the bushings in the suspension. What is everyones reaction/suggestion on that.

Tamago · 06-10-2009, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lafiro

A friend of mine told me that maybe I should look into replacing all the bushings in the suspension. What is everyones reaction/suggestion on that.

it'll make the car louder and bumpier

largeorangefont · 06-10-2009, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lafiro

Yeah, I don't need a track car. Its a daily driver(just myself, and tge GF doesn't mind it) So I dont need it to kill me on the bumps.

A friend of mine told me that maybe I should look into replacing all the bushings in the suspension. What is everyones reaction/suggestion on that.

Buy Tokico struts and install them. That is the suggestion. Do not replace any bushings.

Lafiro · 06-10-2009, 04:07 PM

Lol, wow such a different response from what he told me,

He told me the new bushings would allow the suspension to eat the bumps easier, instead of letting it move around too much/maybe making contact with the metal??????
Anyway, not too sure about how they work, but I definitely dont need to be feeling the bumps more then I do now. But maybe my bushings are done? Concidering the abuse it takes every time I go out driving? How could I find this out?

largeorangefont · 06-10-2009, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lafiro

Lol, wow such a different response from what he told me,

He told me the new bushings would allow the suspension to eat the bumps easier, instead of letting it move around too much/maybe making contact with the metal??????
Anyway, not too sure about how they work, but I definitely dont need to be feeling the bumps more then I do now. But maybe my bushings are done? Concidering the abuse it takes every time I go out driving? How could I find this out?

Your bushings are not done. you need new struts.

06-02-2009, 10:30 AM	#55
Lazerdot View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue 08 liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Euless Texas Posts: 241	Wow guys. It's unfortunate that litigation has had to take over for common sense and good customer service. One problem is that everyone wants something for nothing even when the problem was created by themselves. No wonder dealers are reminding us of warranty issues. The tendency to sue in this country has ruined many folks ability to use common sense in one area for the fear they will be required to do something similar in a dissimilar situation. As an airline pilot I know that alot of time is spent and delays created just for CYA. CYA from passengers, FAA, and company. Hey, some must be done for sure. I have dealt with TRD Sparks, NST, and Micro-Image so far. I take what they say very seriously and respect their opinions. If I'm told there might be a warranty issue, then like it or not my decision to move forward with a mod is mine alone. I'll take the risk that I may not be able to get something fixed under warranty. The other hand would be that a good dealer will recognize an obvious failure that should be covered and would not blame a mod that was not the problem. Regardless, it will always come down to us and our own character. Last edited by Lazerdot; 06-02-2009 at 10:51 AM.

06-02-2009, 11:00 AM	#56
Lafiro Drives: 06 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 694	Wow... lol This thread is going great....... I still dont know what to get/do![ if I can afford it that is :( ]

06-02-2009, 11:19 AM	#57
Lazerdot View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue 08 liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Euless Texas Posts: 241	I have all TRD suspension, stuts, springs and sway bar. I added some spring stiffeners from YarStar (thanks again ). I use the car in AX and love it! Cost was not to high and TRD gives the car a "medium" upgrade which works well for the street at the AX events.

06-10-2009, 11:43 AM	#58
Lafiro Drives: 06 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 694	Yeah, I don't need a track car. Its a daily driver(just myself, and tge GF doesn't mind it) So I dont need it to kill me on the bumps. A friend of mine told me that maybe I should look into replacing all the bushings in the suspension. What is everyones reaction/suggestion on that.

06-10-2009, 04:07 PM	#61
Lafiro Drives: 06 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 694	Lol, wow such a different response from what he told me, He told me the new bushings would allow the suspension to eat the bumps easier, instead of letting it move around too much/maybe making contact with the metal?????? Anyway, not too sure about how they work, but I definitely dont need to be feeling the bumps more then I do now. But maybe my bushings are done? Concidering the abuse it takes every time I go out driving? How could I find this out?