Tanabe DF & Strutbar install - Toyota Yaris Forums

mcdaddy · 02-18-2007, 07:14 AM

Sharing here some pictures of the DIY taken last night.

Fresh from the box Tanabe DF210

Putting the condom for a safer ride

Master showman comparing the stock vs. tanabe’s DF

Fitting the spring..

Master showman on the move (don't mind the exhaust pipe.. that f&*&ing Yemeni screwed 'em.. I'll have 'em fixed soon.

Done!!

Tanabe strutbar

& done!

Front spring

& the shop owner – Jay

With a kinky move after install

All set & ready to go… master showman with the pit crews – looks like I have all the help I need.

me & the shop owner..

First road test @ 3rd gear

& 5th..

YamilR · 02-18-2007, 09:05 AM

I spent some time in Bahrain and all I saw was Mercedes, BMW and other BIG money cars, so a Yaris looks like a big change

mcdaddy · 02-18-2007, 10:02 AM

Yup!! In fact there are plenty of compact cars nowadays here in Middle East & the locals’ are starting to get rolling on that F1 circuit in Bahrain every now & then. Well, they have the bucks & can afford to buy out of the factory hot cars but on the other hand, you’ll miss the challenge of making a Yaris kicks some ass on the road.

ROCKLANDTOYOTA · 02-18-2007, 04:38 PM

does that mechanic really work on cars with his sandels on???? you should really take some better pictures of the side view of the car so i can see the actual look of the car lowered. and the picture of the condom install was that included with the springs or a trade secret????

mcdaddy · 02-19-2007, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ROCKLANDTOYOTA

does that mechanic really work on cars with his sandels on???? you should really take some better pictures of the side view of the car so i can see the actual look of the car lowered. and the picture of the condom install was that included with the springs or a trade secret????

so what's wrong with sandals white boy.. these mechanics are off duty but give us a helping hand to do the job.. how generous.. get the point? that's why i post these on the DIY THREAD (that explain) because I did not pay them any cent nor ask me for payment..

hybrid4age · 02-19-2007, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ROCKLANDTOYOTA

does that mechanic really work on cars with his sandels on???? you should really take some better pictures of the side view of the car so i can see the actual look of the car lowered. and the picture of the condom install was that included with the springs or a trade secret????

something wrong with wearing sandals? would the installation of the springs and strut bar be affected by it?

is your brain in your feet?

eTiMaGo · 02-19-2007, 05:13 AM

I don't think he was criticizing the wearing of sandals, just surprised!

mcdaddy · 02-19-2007, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

I don't think he was criticizing the wearing of sandals, just surprised!

hahaha..yeah right bro.. peace!!

ROCKLANDTOYOTA · 02-19-2007, 12:53 PM

^^^ NO I WAS, making fun of the sandals because thats funny as hell....guess no response to the better pictures though.....

mcdaddy · 02-21-2007, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ROCKLANDTOYOTA

^^^ NO I WAS, making fun of the sandals because thats funny as hell....guess no response to the better pictures though.....

just imagine how good he might be when he wears his red wings shoes

I took a shot yesterday but it wasn't that good.. I'll take another shot when I have my cam battery charged

botski1 · 02-21-2007, 03:08 AM

Very talented mechanic = Handsome ride!

Razr · 02-21-2007, 05:16 AM

Saudi mechanics wear sandals? Definately one-upping the avg Thai mehanics flip-flops :)

Razr · 02-21-2007, 05:17 AM

So how's the ride quality with the Tanabe's mcdaddy?

mcdaddy · 02-21-2007, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Razr

So how's the ride quality with the Tanabe's mcdaddy?

great!!

really great!! comfy ride but stiff on rough road & cornering..

d4w1 · 04-27-2007, 08:43 PM

Tanabe installation instructions only calls out sprial wrap useage on the rear coil springs.

thomasward00 · 05-02-2007, 03:49 AM

I wouldn't let mechanics that look like that work on my car.....

Sandals....LOL!!!!!!!!!!!

Ran Kizama · 05-02-2007, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by thomasward00

I wouldn't let mechanics that look like that work on my car.....

Sandals....LOL!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, you can stick to the looting mechanics in New Orleans.

Looks good mcdaddy. Slap some rims on that thing and you'll be about set.

sboy · 05-02-2007, 09:54 PM

wow!!! its nice to see those pics!

mabuhay ka mcdaddy!

02-18-2007, 07:14 AM	#1
mcdaddy Drives: Yaris 2006, 2NZFE 1.3L Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 53	Tanabe DF & Strutbar install Sharing here some pictures of the DIY taken last night. Fresh from the box Tanabe DF210 Putting the condom for a safer ride Master showman comparing the stock vs. tanabe’s DF Fitting the spring.. Master showman on the move (don't mind the exhaust pipe.. that f&*&ing Yemeni screwed 'em.. I'll have 'em fixed soon. Done!! Tanabe strutbar & done! Front spring & the shop owner – Jay With a kinky move after install All set & ready to go… master showman with the pit crews – looks like I have all the help I need. me & the shop owner.. First road test @ 3rd gear & 5th.. __________________

02-18-2007, 10:02 AM	#3
mcdaddy Drives: Yaris 2006, 2NZFE 1.3L Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 53	Yup!! In fact there are plenty of compact cars nowadays here in Middle East & the locals’ are starting to get rolling on that F1 circuit in Bahrain every now & then. Well, they have the bucks & can afford to buy out of the factory hot cars but on the other hand, you’ll miss the challenge of making a Yaris kicks some ass on the road. __________________

02-18-2007, 04:38 PM	#4
ROCKLANDTOYOTA JOE GIRTH Drives: YARIS 3DOOR Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ROCKLAND TOYOTA/SCION Posts: 369	does that mechanic really work on cars with his sandels on???? you should really take some better pictures of the side view of the car so i can see the actual look of the car lowered. and the picture of the condom install was that included with the springs or a trade secret???? __________________ http://www.carid.com/toyota-accessories/ site has a FEW interesting yaris items.....

02-19-2007, 05:13 AM	#7
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	I don't think he was criticizing the wearing of sandals, just surprised! __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

02-19-2007, 12:53 PM	#9
ROCKLANDTOYOTA JOE GIRTH Drives: YARIS 3DOOR Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ROCKLAND TOYOTA/SCION Posts: 369	^^^ NO I WAS, making fun of the sandals because thats funny as hell....guess no response to the better pictures though..... __________________ http://www.carid.com/toyota-accessories/ site has a FEW interesting yaris items.....

02-18-2007, 09:05 AM	#2
YamilR View User's Garage Drives: Absolutely Red Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 570	I spent some time in Bahrain and all I saw was Mercedes, BMW and other BIG money cars, so a Yaris looks like a big change

02-21-2007, 03:08 AM	#11
botski1 Drives: me wild Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 2	Very talented mechanic = Handsome ride! __________________ kabagabagabag

02-21-2007, 05:16 AM	#12
Razr YRS WHOR View User's Garage Drives: White 2007 Yaris E-Limited 5dr Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chiangmai, Thailand Posts: 359	Saudi mechanics wear sandals? Definately one-upping the avg Thai mehanics flip-flops :)

02-21-2007, 05:17 AM	#13
Razr YRS WHOR View User's Garage Drives: White 2007 Yaris E-Limited 5dr Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chiangmai, Thailand Posts: 359	So how's the ride quality with the Tanabe's mcdaddy?

04-27-2007, 08:43 PM	#15
d4w1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 47	Tanabe installation instructions only calls out sprial wrap useage on the rear coil springs.

05-02-2007, 03:49 AM	#16
thomasward00 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 100	I wouldn't let mechanics that look like that work on my car..... Sandals....LOL!!!!!!!!!!!

05-02-2007, 09:54 PM	#18
sboy Yaris Sedan 2007 Drives: toyota yaris sedan 2007 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Filipino working in Riyadh, K.S.A. Posts: 40	wow!!! its nice to see those pics! mabuhay ka mcdaddy!

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