New springs/struts/shocks...fricken unbelievable feel - Toyota Yaris Forums

Yarflana · 02-15-2013, 03:27 PM

Just installed. Last Sunday Tokico reds, set to 2 above full hardness, and Eibach Pro springs and TRD sway bar, all from being full stock.

After about a week of city and highway driving, all I have to say is ...the ride is INCREDIBLE!

Thanks to Garm and Jeff at MI for all the suggestions and help and the forum here for the DIY on the front and rear spring install.

The handling is amazing and although I will get an alignment soon, the alignment felt better after than before.

I am tempted to soften the reds a little more to see how soft they will go, but I am getting so used to the responsiveness, hard to give it up.

Just wanted to share.

Next mods...brakes!

DeathBeard · 02-15-2013, 03:30 PM

I've had the reds in the past and they are incredible

Yarflana · 02-15-2013, 03:35 PM

DeathBeard, did you ever set them to full soft? If so, how close to stock did they feel, if not softer than stock?

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Originally Posted by DeathBeard

I've had the reds in the past and they are incredible

UberSilver · 02-15-2013, 05:27 PM

Tooooo rich for my blood, but I know what you mean, as I just did springs, Sway and Tokico Blues. Night and Day difference!

cali yaris · 02-15-2013, 06:24 PM

Excellent! I have overstock on the HTS Reds, really great deals right now, but you have to call for the best price, I can't publicly advertise them.

DeathBeard · 02-15-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Yarflana

DeathBeard, did you ever set them to full soft? If so, how close to stock did they feel, if not softer than stock?

yes, soft feels like your on a cloud of whipcream, full hard is like riding a skateboard

SKurj · 02-16-2013, 12:48 AM

I did blues, springs and rr sway and big difference. and here i am 70,000kms later and its still as nice as it was the day i installed it all.

Yarflana · 02-17-2013, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SKurj

I did blues, springs and rr sway and big difference. and here i am 70,000kms later and its still as nice as it was the day i installed it all.

That's encouraging. I figured these would last and last, but that is why I upgraded from stock at 100K miles.

ciscobear · 02-17-2013, 10:10 AM

I hate you all

Can't wait to upgrade to Blues and rear sway.....all in time

Yarflana · 03-05-2013, 09:50 PM

Ok, I finally got a little tired of running around on 2 turns less than full hard because every little expansion joint in the road felt like an earthquake, so I turned it down to 7 less than full hard which is 1/2 turn before full soft and it is a Cadillac ride now. I think I will end up putting it around 4.5 turns from full hard so you get the responsiveness needed without the earthquakes.

kou · 03-06-2013, 10:29 AM

I run them 4.5 turns from hard in the front and 3.5 turns from hard in the rear and it rides nice. I have TRD springs and TRD rear swaybar.

Yarflana · 03-07-2013, 10:41 AM

I may try those settings. I am really enjoying the softer than stock feel and with the TRD sway bar, I do have the support when needed when cornering.

hw6515 · 03-07-2013, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

Excellent! I have overstock on the HTS Reds, really great deals right now, but you have to call for the best price, I can't publicly advertise them.

^ True and please remove 2 front reds from inventory, will call you later today or tomorrow.

Yarflana · 03-07-2013, 11:07 AM

Just curious why you would only buy fronts? Is it that you will keep the stock rears?

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Originally Posted by hw6515

^ True and please remove 2 front reds from inventory, will call you later today or tomorrow.

hw6515 · 03-07-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Yarflana

Just curious why you would only buy fronts? Is it that you will keep the stock rears?

No, I already did the back with blues and MR springs.

When I ordered the set it was advertised as "In Stock" but never got the front shocks.

Will use the reds in the front for now and keep the rear as it is.

Yarflana · 03-07-2013, 11:13 AM

^ ok understood...how stiff are the rear blues?

hw6515 · 03-07-2013, 11:21 AM

It's hard to say, the combination with the MR springs makes the rear "bouncy".

But it could be because I removed the rear seats, the spare tire and everything else I could in the back of the car.

for a DD is ok i guess.

Yarflana · 03-07-2013, 11:51 AM

Ok bouncy means stiff...makes sense as most who has gotten the blues say it is a stiffer ride than stock.

02-15-2013, 03:27 PM	#1
Yarflana View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Base Model Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: TX Posts: 255	New springs/struts/shocks...fricken unbelievable feel Just installed. Last Sunday Tokico reds, set to 2 above full hardness, and Eibach Pro springs and TRD sway bar, all from being full stock. After about a week of city and highway driving, all I have to say is ...the ride is INCREDIBLE! Thanks to Garm and Jeff at MI for all the suggestions and help and the forum here for the DIY on the front and rear spring install. The handling is amazing and although I will get an alignment soon, the alignment felt better after than before. I am tempted to soften the reds a little more to see how soft they will go, but I am getting so used to the responsiveness, hard to give it up. Just wanted to share. Next mods...brakes!

02-15-2013, 03:30 PM	#2
DeathBeard Drives: 2010 Yaris S Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 574	I've had the reds in the past and they are incredible __________________ "In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." Proverbs 16:9

02-15-2013, 06:24 PM	#5
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Excellent! I have overstock on the HTS Reds, really great deals right now, but you have to call for the best price, I can't publicly advertise them. __________________ 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.

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Yarflana View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Base Model Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: TX Posts: 255	Ok, I finally got a little tired of running around on 2 turns less than full hard because every little expansion joint in the road felt like an earthquake, so I turned it down to 7 less than full hard which is 1/2 turn before full soft and it is a Cadillac ride now. I think I will end up putting it around 4.5 turns from full hard so you get the responsiveness needed without the earthquakes.

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kou View User's Garage Drives: 08 lb Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: nj Posts: 935	I run them 4.5 turns from hard in the front and 3.5 turns from hard in the rear and it rides nice. I have TRD springs and TRD rear swaybar.

03-07-2013, 10:41 AM	#12
Yarflana View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Base Model Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: TX Posts: 255	I may try those settings. I am really enjoying the softer than stock feel and with the TRD sway bar, I do have the support when needed when cornering.

03-07-2013, 11:13 AM	#16
Yarflana View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Base Model Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: TX Posts: 255	^ ok understood...how stiff are the rear blues?

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hw6515 Drives: 08 Yaris AT, 350Z GT MT Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: U.S Posts: 70	It's hard to say, the combination with the MR springs makes the rear "bouncy". But it could be because I removed the rear seats, the spare tire and everything else I could in the back of the car. for a DD is ok i guess.

03-07-2013, 11:51 AM	#18
Yarflana View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Base Model Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: TX Posts: 255	Ok bouncy means stiff...makes sense as most who has gotten the blues say it is a stiffer ride than stock.