I would install them yourself. Took me like 1 hour from start to finish..

 

Next time I need stuff installed, I'm calling you up YeeFit :P

 

jus to b safe dude, get a friend to help you install the springs... you'd probably need a extra hand

 

haha, I would attempt it myself but I don't have a garage

 

lol that could pose a big problem

Anyways, on another exciting note, 1000 POSTS!!! WOOT!!!

 

You shouldn't be charged more than $340 for the install. thats based on $85/hour and book time is around 4hrs to complete. Tuner works is a good company to deal with, they are very knowledgeable in the products they sell.

 

wow.. that's a lot for such an easy job. literally.. if you're doggin' it, it might take 2 hours. Especially since its such a new car and there's no siezed bolts or rust, it should make things a sinch (sp?)

sugarphreak. PM me when you get your springs in if you want me to lower it for you. 1000 pennies is what i'll charge you if Tunerworks is gonna charge you that much.

I didn't want to get into this, but I can do a lot of wrench work if ppl need it.. also, I used to be a car audio installer.. MECP First Class Certified and have about 8 years of exp. I don't have a ton of time anymore to do huge custom jobs and I've finally got my techie job I've always wanted so I moved outta that industry a couple years ago..

I wouldn't mind helping out a few peeps in town from the forum if needed... and if they can work around my schedule.

 

oooo mb you can install my touch screen if I decide to get it

Sorry for drafting you into service man

 

That is awsome, I apprecaite the offer. I will PM you once I get them in.

You do some serious car audio, that is pretty cool.
I used to be involved in putting together some SPL cars back about 8 years ago (yikes, I am getting old), I still have subs, caps, decks and amps all over the place. The GF didn't want me messing with the Fit's stock stereo because it is our only car for the next little while.

My plan is to put them to good use in my future second car.

 

Hey Congrats on the "level 3" rep power! You are like a Fit Yoda now
"May the Fit be with you"

 

so you guys are saying i shouldnt order it from tunerworks? such a long waiting period. i want to get the Tanabe spring, which one do you guys recommond? i believe theres two types, one drop more than others. do you know if the Tanabe spring also fit with yaris?

last time i help my friend do research on yaris forum. i notice yaris people dont mod their car as much as we do.. =) , hardly see any of them use brand name wheels- volks. overall FIT has WAY more aftermarket parts. toyota deal does offer lower the car, but cost $1k. lol

 

haha, can you tell I am bored today with how many postings I have up

Tanabe has two springs for the fit, the GF210's and the DF210's. The DF's lower the car, the GF's are more performance orientated and lower the car only about half as much. You can check out the application charts over at Tanabe Racing Development, USA - Welcome to our Homepage to get the exact front and rear drops as well as the spring rates.

I have only been waiting just over a week so far, they told me it would take about two for them to come in so I am not worried.

 

sugarphreak, i think man u should consider that u have 17s on, and for springs once they settle it probably be an halfa inch more drop or an inch on the drop of the tanabes

 

Yeah I have considered that, it haunts my dreams right now

I know Illusive runs roughly the same setup, but I am worried that maybe my rubber is a little big bigger even though it is the same government spec size.

I am hoping that the stiffer springs are going to remedy the problem because I only have the rub issue when the suspension bottoms out.

I guess I could have a local shop roll the fenders a bit, worst case senario I have to swap out the 205/40's for 195/40's.


Speaking of which, has anybody had thier fenders rolled here in Calgary? I know back in Van it is pretty easy to find a shop.

 

hi guys, i ordered the gf210's last friday and am to have them in town this friday at the earlist, next monday at the latest. i am running a +45 offset with 195/50/16 (thanks jdmish). i basically went off the advice of a dude in florida who had switched out his eibachs for the tanabe springs.. i had the car loaded to the roof with top soil on the week-end and ran the car the way i usually dooo...hard, and no rubbing at all...actually since i put the +45 on i have had no issues,,so i expect no issues with the tanabe springs once i get them in...jdmish checked out the wheel set up on Sat. maybe ask him what he thinks...the rubbing is an anoying issue to be sure........also, i highly recomend a front strut bar if you don't already have..gives the car a nice linear feel as you power through the corners...this car is just too much FUN FIT....see ya

 

turbo,,,and 3K later.....nope, but when you get yours i would sure like a ride in the car!!!!

 

this is a great price!! i saw aj had it on for $1150....from seibon affiliate shipped from the states i had it arriving her for $950....
good job getting your deal!

 

hey bud, i just orderd from speed tech the gf210 tanabe springs..
$285 plus $200 to install..i if i have the time i will install myself, but most likely i will have to have speed tech install..i ordered this past friday and expect them in this friday..good luck!

jdmish is a good contact for installs and ordering other brands of springs..
FUN FIT!!

 

hahaha I didn't even notice the level 3 rep till you posted

 

why do you choose gf210 and not the other one? since the other one drop more. also. the front strut bar really help that much?? i heard some say that have problem with their drop after that. i dont know.. i wonder how much different after installed the front and rear strut bar.
$285 for spring seems nice. are they both that price? $200 for installs.. wow. i rather do it myself. lucky i have family friend that have a shop that can probably mentor me.