Tigertecs and Bump Stops - Toyota Yaris Forums

hatchblack · 12-25-2009, 10:53 PM

Well, today I became the proud owner of the Tigertec springs that Micro Image has for sale. My problem is that I don't know if I should cut the bump stops or not. I have tried searching for any help, but so far I have turned up nothing. So, for anyone that has already purchased and installed these, I would love to know what you guys/girls did. Thanks in advance!

YAR1S · 12-25-2009, 10:59 PM

I would love to see your hatch after the install! I live in Greensboro and go to Forsyth Tech, plus I'll probably be getting springs very soon....

hatchblack · 12-25-2009, 11:06 PM

I'm def. gonna take some before and afters. But I can also make a personal apperance, haha, if you would like to see. Believe me, I wanna get them on there as much as people wanna see. I can't wait!

YAR1S · 12-25-2009, 11:08 PM

Sounds good... Im always in winston(school@fo-tech), I'm suprised I havnt seen another hatch with netz emblems... although I guess its a big city. There is one other black hatch who I thought was you at first... but he already had some lowering springs and differnt tails....

hatchblack · 12-25-2009, 11:12 PM

I honestly haven't even seen another modified Yaris around. Maybe I'm just not looking hard enough. I'm looking forward to meeting more though.

YAR1S · 12-25-2009, 11:27 PM

ok well I left a message on the NC yaris group page... hopefully a meet is in order for spring.

Good luck with those springs and sorry for the thread hijack :}

AzNguy · 12-26-2009, 12:27 AM

is the bump stops the silicon stuff on the shocks/struts? if so, yes u need to cut it in half. that's what mikenacarato did to mine. and no spring compression needed.

YarisSedan · 12-26-2009, 02:28 AM

I never cut the bump stops on my trd springs nor did i read anything about having to cut them on the instructions that came with them from Toyota. Seeing that tigertech has an even higher spring rate than the trds i dont think it would be much of a issue.

This has been a debate since almost the age of dinosaurs.

*Astroman* · 12-26-2009, 03:18 AM

The TRD springs don't need the bumpstops cut. Most of the others though have cut them, or went with fatcat motorsports bumpstops. I did the later.

detroiter · 12-26-2009, 12:07 PM

As far as I know, I was the first owner of TigerTec springs and when I installed them, I didn't cut the bumpstops and have had no problems at all. I also installed them with a set of Tokico blue shocks so that might be a different thing than if you have only stock shocks. But agains, they are higher spring rate than trd's so you should be fine if you dont cut. Like the other guy said, this debate is dinosaurs age old

kngrsll · 12-26-2009, 12:40 PM

you should definitely cut the fronts.

hatchblack · 12-26-2009, 04:37 PM

Well guys, I took the liberty to cut the bump stops, you know, just to be sure. I finished the install about 30 mins ago, and just to look at the car, you can see the difference. The ride didn't seem to change much, but that's because it's only been 30 mins. I will have some pics up later on this evening, before/afters, height, etc.

hatchblack · 12-26-2009, 11:47 PM

Alright guys, here they are. The before and after my spring install. They dropped it quite nicely. I'm gonna have to do something about my exhaust though, it's that much closer to the ground. Anyways, here you go!

Also, figured I would toss my Netz pic in there real fast.

YAR1S · 12-29-2009, 12:13 AM

very nice, are you satisfied with the drop?

hatchblack · 12-29-2009, 11:38 AM

i think the drop is great! it's not too much and it's not too little. plus the added stiffness from the springs, and it gives you a little more confidence. now to just get something to fill the wheel wells...

detroiter · 12-29-2009, 01:17 PM

Your wheel gaps will close up a bit after the springs settle in. After the settling in, the Tigers give a very nice look and stance.

msfire671 · 03-14-2010, 06:35 AM

hey hatchblack...nice drop the tigers have..i got one myself...could you possibly,kindly post a picture up of the front springs? (like under the fender type)

thanks in advance!

JumpmanYaris · 03-14-2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AzNguy

is the bump stops the silicon stuff on the shocks/struts? if so, yes u need to cut it in half. that's what mikenacarato did to mine. and no spring compression needed.

NOT needed because Mike and his friend pushed down while I put the top on and screw in the nut so he can than use his Air gun. But if you are doing this by ur self please use spring compressors

12-25-2009, 10:53 PM	#1
hatchblack View User's Garage Drives: '08 yaris hatch Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winston Salem, NC---Morehead, KY Posts: 38	Tigertecs and Bump Stops Well, today I became the proud owner of the Tigertec springs that Micro Image has for sale. My problem is that I don't know if I should cut the bump stops or not. I have tried searching for any help, but so far I have turned up nothing. So, for anyone that has already purchased and installed these, I would love to know what you guys/girls did. Thanks in advance!

12-26-2009, 03:18 AM	#9
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	The TRD springs don't need the bumpstops cut. Most of the others though have cut them, or went with fatcat motorsports bumpstops. I did the later. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

12-26-2009, 12:40 PM	#11
kngrsll Apexing Egg!! Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris white hatch Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 872	you should definitely cut the fronts. __________________ HighTach Motorsports 2007 Toyota Yaris-ARGH!! Mods: Tokico HTS, 6.6 kg F, 6.1 kg R custom springs, 23 mm RSB, 2-way TRD LSD, 15x7 +25 Team Dynamic wheels, 195/55/15 Dunlop Star Specs, Cobra Suzuka S

12-26-2009, 04:37 PM	#12
hatchblack View User's Garage Drives: '08 yaris hatch Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winston Salem, NC---Morehead, KY Posts: 38	Well guys, I took the liberty to cut the bump stops, you know, just to be sure. I finished the install about 30 mins ago, and just to look at the car, you can see the difference. The ride didn't seem to change much, but that's because it's only been 30 mins. I will have some pics up later on this evening, before/afters, height, etc. Last edited by hatchblack; 12-29-2009 at 11:37 AM.

12-25-2009, 11:06 PM	#3
hatchblack View User's Garage Drives: '08 yaris hatch Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winston Salem, NC---Morehead, KY Posts: 38	I'm def. gonna take some before and afters. But I can also make a personal apperance, haha, if you would like to see. Believe me, I wanna get them on there as much as people wanna see. I can't wait!

12-25-2009, 11:12 PM	#5
hatchblack View User's Garage Drives: '08 yaris hatch Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winston Salem, NC---Morehead, KY Posts: 38	I honestly haven't even seen another modified Yaris around. Maybe I'm just not looking hard enough. I'm looking forward to meeting more though.

12-26-2009, 12:27 AM	#7
AzNguy Drives: Toyota Yaris Sedan 2009 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TN Posts: 164	is the bump stops the silicon stuff on the shocks/struts? if so, yes u need to cut it in half. that's what mikenacarato did to mine. and no spring compression needed.

12-26-2009, 02:28 AM	#8
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	I never cut the bump stops on my trd springs nor did i read anything about having to cut them on the instructions that came with them from Toyota. Seeing that tigertech has an even higher spring rate than the trds i dont think it would be much of a issue. This has been a debate since almost the age of dinosaurs.

12-26-2009, 12:07 PM	#10
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	As far as I know, I was the first owner of TigerTec springs and when I installed them, I didn't cut the bumpstops and have had no problems at all. I also installed them with a set of Tokico blue shocks so that might be a different thing than if you have only stock shocks. But agains, they are higher spring rate than trd's so you should be fine if you dont cut. Like the other guy said, this debate is dinosaurs age old

12-29-2009, 11:38 AM	#15
hatchblack View User's Garage Drives: '08 yaris hatch Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winston Salem, NC---Morehead, KY Posts: 38	i think the drop is great! it's not too much and it's not too little. plus the added stiffness from the springs, and it gives you a little more confidence. now to just get something to fill the wheel wells...

12-29-2009, 01:17 PM	#16
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	Your wheel gaps will close up a bit after the springs settle in. After the settling in, the Tigers give a very nice look and stance.

03-14-2010, 06:35 AM	#17
msfire671 ONE LOVE...YARiS LOVE!!! View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 671 Posts: 243	hey hatchblack...nice drop the tigers have..i got one myself...could you possibly,kindly post a picture up of the front springs? (like under the fender type) thanks in advance!