Envy Coilovers Fitted

[clarky]

Well having had the Yaris off the road for a couple of months to allow finances to re-adjust to a new job etc I needed an MOT.

I also needed a load of service stuff and was long overdue a trip to see my folks in scotland.

So after a 5am departure I arrived at Envy for my 9am MOT. 10am MOT'd we set about fitting the new Envy coilovers to the car.

Took about 3 hours including chatting and cups of tea to fit and boy what a difference.

Previously I was running on Tein springs and was really happy with them, but decided to give these new fully height adjustables a try. As soon as we let the car down on the lift I pushed onto the drivers side wing - rock solid.... time for a test drive.

Having set the drop to around 60mm I had a quick spin round the local roads checking for rubbing or grounding out - but nope - slammed and handling wonderfully, but no rubbing.

Whilst we were under the car we also performed a bit of exhaust surgery and the HKS 'banana/cucumber/silencer' thing came off. The result is definately louder, but smoother flowing and deeper too.

I mentioned I needed to see my folks? Well leaving Envy (complete with the worlds supply of service gear) I set off up the rest of the A1 onto edinburgh and then to Perth. Dual carriages for part of the way, but long open roads for most of the way. Getting towards Perth I turned off at Kinross and took the 'tourist route' the remainder of the way. Tight close turning bends and small roundabouts all the way... big smiles.

Return trip I made on the way down the M6 - I was slightly concerned about how stiff and uncomfortable the suspension might be on the long drive - some 400 miles, but it was fine.

The car feels like its had a new lease of life. The handling is rock solid and so so much tighter and firmer on the bends and corners. I've got to admit I wasnt overly impressed with the cars I tried with the Tein basic kits on - but these are the business.

I was having so much fun in fact that Ive now managed to finish off my already depleted front brake pads ... ah well...

Pictures to follow as soon as Ive scraped the assorted english/scotish wildlife from the front of the car and gotten it looking a little cleaner.

[lee_sport]

nice 1 how much they set you back mate??

[clarky]

£450 plus fitting mate.

[lee_sport]

not bad price for what seems to be an amazing set up al be after some coilys next year like deffo......how much was your carbon bonnet bud?

[clarky]

Round the 650 mark I think mate - was a while ago. Give Kevin at Envy a ring for an accurate price.

[Kerby]

im goin to rob ur car for a bit mate for a drive next time i see you

as for the bonnet i should be gettin mine which is the same as clarkys in a couple of weeks. £525 from envy

[clarky]

No probs - see you soon mate.

[Woody27]

Sounds awesome! £450 with fitting sounds such a bargain!!! Deffo on my wish list!!!

[clarky]

Nope I said 450 with fitting

[Woody27]

Oops my bad :P Still £450 for them is still cheap!

[Chuck04]

Awesome, ill be on the phone to kevin very soon no doubt :D

glad your pleased with them dude cars coming along very nicely indeed

[clarky]

Added a couple of pics to original post - new pads and discs ordered - so next weekend will be busy getting them on

Ah well that just leaves, new wheels, seats and a full respray before the serious stuff starts!

[tim_mabin]

Looking sweet lorne.

Dont spose uve got a pic of the hacked off exhaust?

[clarky]

Sorry nope- didnt think to. Its basically just the cucmber thingy thats cut off and a plate welded over the hole. Not rocket science - but makes a difference.

[Matty]

Looks awesome, hope your working on commission ;) :P

Another part for the shopping list I think.

[clarky]

Just be sure and mention me when you call!

[Burnie1000]

Nice ride, take it u love going country roads now :D

Did u drop it 60mm all round ?

Whats your gound clearance like ? Been over any speedbumps yet ?

From wot I can see susp looks sweet as **** anodised blue

Me wanty :(

[clarky]

I always did like country roads - but yep, it makes it all the more fun now!

Difficult to tell without measuring - but I reckon something like 60mm all around.

Speed bumps - well thats not too bad due to the springs being so much stiffer - theres less body roll and lean so the front doesnt catch.

Obviously it could ground out on the sills - but havent had that as an issue just yet.

Yup - its polished aluminium and anodised blue with black springs ... if it wasnt so low you could see more!

[kimi]

Looking good Lorne

get it up in the air so we can all take a look at your coilys

[clarky]

Ta Kimi - will do as soon as I can - bit tricky just moving it at the mo though due to brakes!

[Burnie1000]

Heres Envy wondering where to fit the coileys

http://www.envyperformance.com/images/cust.../lorneyaris.jpg

[clarky]

Hah! That was way back during last summer - around the time the centre section went onto the exhaust and apexi went in rather than the HKS etc ...

[Yaris SR Kid]

Hey clarky mate whats your fuel cap because it looks quite nice?!

[clarky]

Its a Varis one - same make as my bonnet (which Kerby has on loan at the moment)

[raywong]

hey mate..

nice coileys.. i bet u are happy with it.. :)

Ray