TRD lowering springs or Tanabe NF210? - Toyota Yaris Forums

matthewboii · 02-13-2009, 11:43 AM

for my sedan,

in the next couple weeks im going to buy the trd rear sway bar and some new springs,

and i was thinking it would be smart to just stay all trd but i love the way the nf210s look on a sedan..

ahh

which are better in your opinions?

i want my bby to handle turns better then my friends honda civic so i can throw that in his face.. hehehe

WeeYari · 02-13-2009, 12:09 PM

I believe the TRD and NFs have basically the same drop. DFs go lower.

33OH · 02-13-2009, 12:14 PM

I say NF210's. They're cheaper and both have about the same drop. I use Tanabe's on my car and it handles like a dream.

Micro Image has them brand new for $168 shipped,
which is a steal if you compare it to ebay, etc. http://shop.microimageonline.com/pro...=4&productId=9

matthewboii · 02-13-2009, 12:14 PM

thanks, looks like its trd all the way then

33OH · 02-13-2009, 12:16 PM

You have to remember that TRD is just a re-brand of other manufacturer's parts. I have TRD parts on my car, but the TRD intake is made by AEM. Not sure who the shocks are made by, but you're just paying for the TRD name, which is fine if that's what you want.

matthewboii · 02-13-2009, 12:18 PM

yeahh.. i dont give a damn about the name im just concerned about warrenty

33OH · 02-13-2009, 12:18 PM

Unless the dealer installs them, they aren't going to warranty it.

But if you're getting installed by the dealer, I'd go for TRD to keep the warranty valid.

matthewboii · 02-13-2009, 12:21 PM

good to know

33OH · 02-13-2009, 12:22 PM

Both sets are nice springs, you really can't go wrong. I just think TRD things are too expensive. I use a TRD CAI and a TRD SSK, but I bought both used at a good price.

Good luck!

matthewboii · 02-13-2009, 12:26 PM

how about that sway bar on microimage? just as good?

33OH · 02-13-2009, 12:27 PM

Just as good. There's a thread on it somewhere, let me look it up for you.

Here it is:
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13097

matthewboii · 02-13-2009, 12:29 PM

already there, aha,

i apologize for not searching more in the first place!

33OH · 02-13-2009, 12:30 PM

I just ordered the Ultra Racing front strut bar from there too, can't wait for it to come.

33OH · 02-13-2009, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewboii

already there, aha,

i apologize for not searching more in the first place!

No problem. I'm here to help. And BS a lot, but mostly to help.

supmet · 02-13-2009, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryank

You have to remember that TRD is just a re-brand of other manufacturer's parts. I have TRD parts on my car, but the TRD intake is made by AEM. Not sure who the shocks are made by, but you're just paying for the TRD name, which is fine if that's what you want.

They might be made by Eibach, but I'm not sure either. There is a difference between the TRD springs and Tanabe - TRD have progressive coils, meaning they get stiffer as they compress. I believe from reading on the forums the TRD ride a little smoother.

And TRD "sport" parts ARE warrantied if you install them, but only for part failure I believe. (if you install them wrong and they break because of that, you're screwed - but if you have the dealer do it, its just like your car warranty) TRD "racing" parts aren't covered at all.

And I've seen TRD springs under 200... 50 bucks a spring is too much??

Anyways, with that said, Tanabe and TRD both make good springs from what I hear :D

33OH · 02-13-2009, 03:43 PM

I'm not saying the TRD's aren't a good product, just to keep in mind that they are made by other manufacturer's, so don't spend more $$ on the name alone.

And my dealer had told me that if you don't buy the part from the dealer (or Toyota) and have it dealer installed, it won't be warrantied.

thebarber · 02-13-2009, 06:23 PM

for the 15$ more that trd's are...id go w/ them

nf's are soft and w/ a linear spring rate, no?

trd's at trdsparks.com are 179
http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...&parts_id=1136

Pitt Yaris · 02-14-2009, 07:00 PM

I really wanna lower mine, but I bought a warranty at the dealership through a third party *will have to check for the company name* I got my car/warranty in October of 08, and the warranty was like $680. Wondering if I should get a hold of the dealership about canceling the warranty for a pro-rated refund/deduction on my loan.

02-13-2009, 11:43 AM	#1
matthewboii View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Flint Mica Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 62	TRD lowering springs or Tanabe NF210? for my sedan, in the next couple weeks im going to buy the trd rear sway bar and some new springs, and i was thinking it would be smart to just stay all trd but i love the way the nf210s look on a sedan.. ahh which are better in your opinions? i want my bby to handle turns better then my friends honda civic so i can throw that in his face.. hehehe

02-13-2009, 12:09 PM	#2
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,743	I believe the TRD and NFs have basically the same drop. DFs go lower. __________________

02-13-2009, 06:23 PM	#17
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	for the 15$ more that trd's are...id go w/ them nf's are soft and w/ a linear spring rate, no? trd's at trdsparks.com are 179 http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...&parts_id=1136 __________________

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02-13-2009, 12:14 PM	#3
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	I say NF210's. They're cheaper and both have about the same drop. I use Tanabe's on my car and it handles like a dream. Micro Image has them brand new for $168 shipped, which is a steal if you compare it to ebay, etc. http://shop.microimageonline.com/pro...=4&productId=9

02-13-2009, 12:16 PM	#5
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	You have to remember that TRD is just a re-brand of other manufacturer's parts. I have TRD parts on my car, but the TRD intake is made by AEM. Not sure who the shocks are made by, but you're just paying for the TRD name, which is fine if that's what you want.

02-13-2009, 12:18 PM	#6
matthewboii View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Flint Mica Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 62	yeahh.. i dont give a damn about the name im just concerned about warrenty

02-13-2009, 12:21 PM	#8
matthewboii View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Flint Mica Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 62	good to know

02-13-2009, 12:22 PM	#9
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	Both sets are nice springs, you really can't go wrong. I just think TRD things are too expensive. I use a TRD CAI and a TRD SSK, but I bought both used at a good price. Good luck!

02-13-2009, 12:26 PM	#10
matthewboii View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Flint Mica Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 62	how about that sway bar on microimage? just as good?

02-13-2009, 12:27 PM	#11
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	Just as good. There's a thread on it somewhere, let me look it up for you. Here it is: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13097

02-13-2009, 12:29 PM	#12
matthewboii View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Flint Mica Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 62	already there, aha, i apologize for not searching more in the first place!

02-13-2009, 12:30 PM	#13
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	I just ordered the Ultra Racing front strut bar from there too, can't wait for it to come.

02-13-2009, 03:43 PM	#16
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	I'm not saying the TRD's aren't a good product, just to keep in mind that they are made by other manufacturer's, so don't spend more $$ on the name alone. And my dealer had told me that if you don't buy the part from the dealer (or Toyota) and have it dealer installed, it won't be warrantied.

02-14-2009, 07:00 PM	#18
Pitt Yaris Drives: Flint Mica Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 475	I really wanna lower mine, but I bought a warranty at the dealership through a third party will have to check for the company name I got my car/warranty in October of 08, and the warranty was like $680. Wondering if I should get a hold of the dealership about canceling the warranty for a pro-rated refund/deduction on my loan.