"Bouncy" Ride After DF210s? - Toyota Yaris Forums

MadMax · 05-09-2009, 06:22 PM

My next mod will be a set of DF210s, but today we were following a dropped Acura and I noticed it "bounced" badly everytime it hit any dips in the road. Now I am concerned that if I lowered my Yaris how the ride will be. I have read several people say the ride is better after installing DF210s, and I was wondering if that was true for everyone?

So, let's hear how your ride has changed since putting DF210s...

Cheers! M2

supmet · 05-09-2009, 06:29 PM

It will be more bumpy, there's no way around it with shorter springs with a higher rate. Bouncy would lead me to believe someone lowered on stock struts, or cut their springs.

SIPNGAS · 05-09-2009, 06:29 PM

I have the DF210's on my 2007 LB and I would call the difference in the ride as going from passenger car to sporty car...

You do feel the road a little more, but there isn't so much leaning in turns. I wouldn't call it BOUNCY, though. Does that make sense at all?

Edited to say I'm running shock struts and did NOT cut the springs.

MadMax · 05-09-2009, 09:03 PM

Thanks, that may be the explanation. I would most certainly expect a somewhat stiffer ride from the shorter springs; but not a bouncier one. With my 215/45/17 wheels I am already feeling more of the road than with stock tires, I just want to make sure I don't go looking like I am bouncing on a pogo stick everytime I hit a bump!

Cheers! M2

Jeemee · 05-09-2009, 09:31 PM

Shouldn't be bouncy. He more than likely had a set of generic sleeve coilovers. DF210s are progressive and his have a linear spring rate. Plus I'm sure he was bouncing off of the bump stops I'm sure.

cali yaris · 05-09-2009, 09:35 PM

DF210's are not bouncy.

Treyz · 05-09-2009, 10:26 PM

I hated my DF210's because of the rear drop. I needed a stiffer srping so went with TRD's (I like a harsher ride). They did ride smoothly though.

PHXDEMON · 05-10-2009, 12:00 AM

DF210s are soft. Too soft IMO. That person probably ghetto lowered his shit (cutting/torching stock springs)

JBIZZ · 05-10-2009, 12:24 AM

stock tends to hobby horse more

regal · 05-12-2009, 04:44 AM

Big difference between bouncy (stock) and firm, need to learn the difference.

33OH · 05-12-2009, 08:22 AM

Not bouncy at all. =)

MadMax · 05-12-2009, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryank

Not bouncy at all. =)

Thanks Ryan, as we are running the same size wheels, your information on this, rubbing, etc. has been most helpful!

Cheers! M2

33OH · 05-12-2009, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMax

Thanks Ryan, as we are running the same size wheels, your information on this, rubbing, etc. has been most helpful!

Cheers! M2

No problem. Feel free to PM me too if you'd like to ask any questions on the phone regarding the springs. I'll shoot ya my number.

05-09-2009, 06:22 PM	#1
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	"Bouncy" Ride After DF210s? My next mod will be a set of DF210s, but today we were following a dropped Acura and I noticed it "bounced" badly everytime it hit any dips in the road. Now I am concerned that if I lowered my Yaris how the ride will be. I have read several people say the ride is better after installing DF210s, and I was wondering if that was true for everyone? So, let's hear how your ride has changed since putting DF210s... Cheers! M2

05-09-2009, 06:29 PM	#3
SIPNGAS I LOVE my Yaris! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Polar White LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 5,164	I have the DF210's on my 2007 LB and I would call the difference in the ride as going from passenger car to sporty car... You do feel the road a little more, but there isn't so much leaning in turns. I wouldn't call it BOUNCY, though. Does that make sense at all? Edited to say I'm running shock struts and did NOT cut the springs. __________________ We don't see things as THEY are...we see them as WE are. Lisa aka *SIPNGAS*

05-09-2009, 09:31 PM	#5
Jeemee XBL: Jeemee Ghost View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 199	Shouldn't be bouncy. He more than likely had a set of generic sleeve coilovers. DF210s are progressive and his have a linear spring rate. Plus I'm sure he was bouncing off of the bump stops I'm sure. __________________ _________________________________________________ Nitto Axle-Back--Tanabe DF210s--UR 23mm Rear Sway Bar--Penguin Garage 10mm Hub Spacers

05-09-2009, 09:35 PM	#6
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	DF210's are not bouncy. __________________ 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.

05-09-2009, 10:26 PM	#7
Treyz ~ ambient one ~ View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Bayou Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,046	I hated my DF210's because of the rear drop. I needed a stiffer srping so went with TRD's (I like a harsher ride). They did ride smoothly though. __________________ AMBIENTLIFESTYLE Tri-State Sport Compact EZine ambientlifestyle.com------------ambientlifestyle.ning.com Micro Image Store - Network - Online microimageonline.com------------microimage.ning.com

05-09-2009, 06:29 PM	#2
supmet Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 4 Door Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,357	It will be more bumpy, there's no way around it with shorter springs with a higher rate. Bouncy would lead me to believe someone lowered on stock struts, or cut their springs.

05-09-2009, 09:03 PM	#4
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Thanks, that may be the explanation. I would most certainly expect a somewhat stiffer ride from the shorter springs; but not a *bouncier* one. With my 215/45/17 wheels I am already feeling more of the road than with stock tires, I just want to make sure I don't go looking like I am bouncing on a pogo stick everytime I hit a bump! Cheers! M2

05-10-2009, 12:00 AM	#8
PHXDEMON View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Red Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 885	DF210s are soft. Too soft IMO. That person probably ghetto lowered his shit (cutting/torching stock springs)

05-10-2009, 12:24 AM	#9
JBIZZ Drives: 2007 Liftback white Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 122	stock tends to hobby horse more

05-12-2009, 04:44 AM	#10
regal Drives: 09 Yaris 3 Dr White LB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 432	Big difference between bouncy (stock) and firm, need to learn the difference.

05-12-2009, 08:22 AM	#11
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	Not bouncy at all. =)

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