Shocks upgrade??? - Toyota Yaris Forums

CASTREX · 01-18-2007, 01:34 PM

I wonder?? Besides the expensive TRD shocks, is there any other option to upgrade OEM shocks when you're riding lowering springs? Tanabe DF's in my case.

Thanks for the info!

Galavoxx · 01-18-2007, 06:42 PM

From what I've been told and seen, there isn't a thing. Later this year, there will be many options.

Biggie™ · 01-18-2007, 07:07 PM

Cusco, Tein and HKS all make suspension for the Yaris!

Galavoxx · 01-18-2007, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggie™

Cusco, Tein and HKS all make suspension for the Yaris!

Aren't those all coil-over sets. I think Catrex is just looking for absorbers.

dngz · 01-18-2007, 08:52 PM

Tein only makes the Tein Basics for the yaris. Cant adjust stiffness, only the height. So their EDFC wont work on our car.. But its still not too bad.. the coilovers are already pretty stiff.. if ur looking for stiffness that is..

Galavoxx · 01-18-2007, 10:40 PM

I'm not good with abbreviations...what is "EDFC"?

largeorangefont · 01-18-2007, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Galavoxx

I'm not good with abbreviations...what is "EDFC"?

Its the TEIN servos that you attach to the strut tops to adjust dampening on the fly with the dash mounted controller.

Galavoxx · 01-18-2007, 10:59 PM

Ahhhh yesss... those sweet little thingys. I believe eTimago has some on his car.

largeorangefont · 01-18-2007, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Galavoxx

Ahhhh yesss... those sweet little thingys. I believe eTimago has some on his car.

How is your car with the TRD struts? I think I'm gonna run those springtechs like you instead of the Tanabe DFs.

dngz · 01-19-2007, 01:03 AM

umm.. just thinking about this but... shouldnt this be in the wheels/tires/suspension forum?

CASTREX · 01-19-2007, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Galavoxx

Aren't those all coil-over sets. I think Catrex is just looking for absorbers.

Yes, I´m just thinking about the shock absorbers. I alredy have the tanabe DFs springs and don´t want to expend big bucks on coilover systems...

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Originally Posted by dngz

umm.. just thinking about this but... shouldnt this be in the wheels/tires/suspension forum?

... It probably should.

Galavoxx · 01-19-2007, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by largeorangefont

How is your car with the TRD struts? I think I'm gonna run those springtechs like you instead of the Tanabe DFs.

I'm putting them on this weekend. I'll let you know how they feel.

501 · 01-20-2007, 10:40 AM

i have the trd shocks and tanabae df210 and think the ride is good. i still wish we would have a little stiffer spring set up, but if you want a good daily driver set up with a sporty feel this is the way to go

forpinks · 01-22-2007, 12:48 PM

oh... Im thinking about changing shocks/struts when i get my yaris next month, I dont know if it will be comfortable like my corollas suspension though.... have you had any ride sore or something? and is it a must to change the springs too?

CASTREX · 01-22-2007, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by forpinks

oh... Im thinking about changing shocks/struts when i get my yaris next month, I dont know if it will be comfortable like my corollas suspension though.... have you had any ride sore or something? and is it a must to change the springs too?

What do want to do with your car? There are a few diferent options in the market. Do you want a lower ride? a stiffer ride? I see no point in replacing the shocks and leaving the stock springs.

In my opinion you should start with the springs and then upgrade the shocks. Just by replacing the springs (even with OEM shocks) you will greatly improve the handling of your Yar.

Galavoxx · 01-22-2007, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CASTREX

Just by replacing the springs (even with OEM shocks) you will greatly improve the handling of your Yar.

This may be true but the tendancy of the suspension to "bottom-out" in bigger bumps is greatly increased. You can buy the complete TRD lowring kit from this guy for $330 plus shipping. This includes springs. You should definitley do both upgrades at the same time unless you want to do double the work installing or paying to have installed, springs and then absorbers. Of course this is IMHO. You can probably get Ken at TRD Sparks to match the price...

http://www.trdsource.com/toyota.asp

St_G · 01-22-2007, 02:41 PM

$330 is just for the shocks at that site, if I'm reading it right.

Galavoxx · 01-22-2007, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by St_G

$330 is just for the shocks at that site, if I'm reading it right.

My apologies. I swear they were advertising the combo for $330 just last week.

Either way, I still stand by my statement. When considering just the lowering springs, think about those weak little stockie shocks. The dampening just isn't agressive enough to handle the decreased suspension travel. There should be some other stand alone absorbers on the market soon. Hopefully the prices will come down.

01-18-2007, 01:34 PM	#1
CASTREX Who said Yaris was slow? View User's Garage Drives: Yaris T-Sport 2008 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 1,287	Shocks upgrade??? I wonder?? Besides the expensive TRD shocks, is there any other option to upgrade OEM shocks when you're riding lowering springs? Tanabe DF's in my case. Thanks for the info!

01-18-2007, 07:07 PM	#3
Biggie™ View User's Garage Drives: '07 3 Door Yaris of Doom! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Miller Motorsports Park Posts: 88	Cusco, Tein and HKS all make suspension for the Yaris! __________________

01-20-2007, 10:40 AM	#13
501 Drives: 07 yaris Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: oregon Posts: 106	i have the trd shocks and tanabae df210 and think the ride is good. i still wish we would have a little stiffer spring set up, but if you want a good daily driver set up with a sporty feel this is the way to go __________________ '07 blazing blue hatch-TRD shocks-tanabae df210-TRD rear sway bar-koning feathers 16x7-the basics for now

01-22-2007, 12:48 PM	#14
forpinks Drives: 03 Toyota Corolla S modded, Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: LAS VEGAS, NV Posts: 221	oh... Im thinking about changing shocks/struts when i get my yaris next month, I dont know if it will be comfortable like my corollas suspension though.... have you had any ride sore or something? and is it a must to change the springs too? __________________ THE YARIS: TINY BUT PRICEY! BUT YOU JUST GOTTA LOVE IT....

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01-18-2007, 06:42 PM	#2
Galavoxx View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Hatch Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 397	From what I've been told and seen, there isn't a thing. Later this year, there will be many options.

01-18-2007, 08:52 PM	#5
dngz View User's Garage Drives: black yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: vancouver Posts: 475	Tein only makes the Tein Basics for the yaris. Cant adjust stiffness, only the height. So their EDFC wont work on our car.. But its still not too bad.. the coilovers are already pretty stiff.. if ur looking for stiffness that is..

01-18-2007, 10:40 PM	#6
Galavoxx View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Hatch Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 397	I'm not good with abbreviations...what is "EDFC"?

01-18-2007, 10:59 PM	#8
Galavoxx View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Hatch Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 397	Ahhhh yesss... those sweet little thingys. I believe eTimago has some on his car.

01-19-2007, 01:03 AM	#10
dngz View User's Garage Drives: black yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: vancouver Posts: 475	umm.. just thinking about this but... shouldnt this be in the wheels/tires/suspension forum?

01-22-2007, 02:41 PM	#17
St_G Drives: Black 2007 Yaris Liftback 1.5 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Memphis, TN USA Posts: 252	$330 is just for the shocks at that site, if I'm reading it right.