Changing Springs!

[Moffmo]

Iv just been presented with the option of buying some springs from a T-sport in really good condition.

and as i cant afford konis etc, i was wondering wether they would give me a better stiffer ride.

Also how much does it lower it by?

Also how hard is it to change the springs?

I would like to do this as it is a great budget option for me to do...

Thanks - Especially to jaxx as he will probably give me the first detailed answer lol lol

[Nizan]

Clicky

[Moffmo]

That looks hard!!!

And i dont have a flat surface, under shelter!!

[Nizan]

Ive never tried i alwas mess somthing up when i do things my self.

Im sure Jaxx or someone could give you some extra pointers??

[Moffmo]

yeah, i wonder if i could meet him and get him to do it (id pay ya man!) And at the same time i could get my struct brace or something!

Hmm

Me wait till hes online again!

[Moffmo]

Ok these topics go down way too quick...

Another question whats the difference between shocks and springs...

if i get just spring will that affect car or what?

Cheers

[jaxx]

hi

springs - is the thing that takes the bumps out of the ride and will lower the car if they are shorter, they can also make the suspension stiffer if a stiffer spring is used

shocks(dampeners) - provide the dampening effect to stop the springs 'harmonic bouncing' of the springs. these can also make the suspension stiffer.

thats as simple as i can put it!

i can fit the spings and brace for you if desired, you would have to tell me in advance so i can arange space to do it (mates garage) although my high quality and fully detailed step through is always an option

[Moffmo]

iv look trough that tutorial and i dont think i could manage!

But would you say it is worth swapping from normal yaris springs to Tsport Springs?

And how much would you charge Jaxx?

Cheers

Matt

[Robie]

Tsport springs are 20mm lower than standard springs.

[Moffmo]

only 20?? They are stiffer tho arent they?

[jaxx]

they are slightly stiffer yes but not much

id have to think about how much it would cost, lewt me know closer to the time if you are gonna do it

[Moffmo]

think about how much what would cost?

Cheers

Matt

[jaxx]

yeah think how much id want for it!

[Moffmo]

oh...well id be willing tp pay 20 - all you be doing is telling me what to do :))) - and you are being paid the have the gratification of helping a fellow yaris owner out :)

[Moffmo]

sorry to bring this post up again - but if i got a toyota place to do it for me, how much do you reckon they would charge me and do you think they would agree to do it without it voiding my warranty?

cheers

[jaxx]

i wouldnt pay more than 70-80 quid to have it done

[Moffmo]

Neither would i!