Lowering Springs: YRV Turbo

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I have enquired around and awaiting responses from Eibach and Tein. Apex and G&M apparently do not make springs for the YRV Turbo. So far these are the responses that are available:

25mm lowering springs:
PI springs at £129.19 delivered
Spax at £116.22 delivered

The above 2 are from www.hrsuspension.co.uk

Anyone had experience with these 2?

They are only for the

They are only for the standard YRV models, the Turbo already has uprated springs. Using these will lower it but maybe not improve handling at all.
I have Eibach springs and was told by Eibach Germany they are no longer listed. It seems they were only available though dealerships. Overseas the Turbo is available as a 4x4 version and what Eibach had it listed as.
You say in your other post you need a door check strap. Try the dealership, on some things there is not much money difference than a breakers.
You can get Blitz or Apexi induction air filters, although i scoured the world to get an Apexi and was only able to find one, which i bought.
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Current- 04 Silver YRV TURBO
Past- 91 Black Charade GTti, 89 White Charade GTti, 1998 White 1.3 Hi-Jet.
A friend in need is a friend in deed, a friend always in need, an Effin nuisance!!

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Current- 04 Silver YRV TURBO
Past- 91 Charade GTti, 89 Charade GTti, 98 1.3 Hi-Jet.
A friend in need is a friend indeed, a friend always in need, an Effin nuisance Wink

springs not available

Eibach have said they no longer keep any springs for YRV's...
Apex also do not have.
I am still trying a few more Tein suppliers to see if any are available.
Will be contacting a dealership about the door strap as well, thanks for the tip. Anyone know if the door strap is the same for the turbo and non-turbo models?

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2004 Yellow YRV Turbo

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Just call me G... Wink
2004 Yellow YRV Turbo

The only difference between

The only difference between the Turbo Model and standard YRV models as far as i am concerned are the following:

- Engine

- Springs and Shocks

- Front Brakes (Discs and Pads)

- Rear Headrests Smile

- Exhaust mountings

- Air Filter

- ECU

- Wheels (15" mininum duie to brake discs being larger)

Pretty much anything to do with the body/Doors/Electrics are the same.

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'53' Plate Yellow YRV Turbo/ '53' Plate Black Subaru Impreza WRX STi PPP
130BHP/305BHP

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'12' Plate Mazda MX-5 2.0 litre NC 3.5 Venture Roadster 160BHP
'15' Plate SEAT LEON 184 FR TDI. 240BHP/500nm Torque.
Past: '53' Plate Yellow YRV Turbo Approx. 150BHP

Yeah the door check strap is

Yeah the door check strap is the same for all YRV models.
Quote this part number to the dealership to save time searching for it, 68610-97401-000 CHECK ASSY R/H DOOR. Not that you need it but the L/H is 68620-97401-000.
The YRV also shares the drivers door window switch with the 4 door M100 Sirion (First version), think theres a variation in the colour. Dont get from a 2 door or it will only have 2 switches not 4.
Hey Jon, dont forget the TURBO! Wink There are quite a few parts that are not as obvious, the rad cos of the turbo water cool pipe and even the fan assembly is different
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Current- 04 Silver YRV TURBO
Past- 91 Black Charade GTti, 89 White Charade GTti, 1998 White 1.3 Hi-Jet.
A friend in need is a friend in deed, a friend always in need, an Effin nuisance!!

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Current- 04 Silver YRV TURBO
Past- 91 Charade GTti, 89 Charade GTti, 98 1.3 Hi-Jet.
A friend in need is a friend indeed, a friend always in need, an Effin nuisance Wink

Great info

Thanks there is some very useful info in those 2 posts! Will definitely check that about the sirion switches.
I'm assuming the M100 is the "bug-eyed" sirion with the chrome beading? Probably a better chance of getting a 2nd hand one of those than from the yrv...

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2004 Yellow YRV Turbo

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Just call me G... Wink
2004 Yellow YRV Turbo

Ah yes Dave. How could I

Ah yes Dave. How could I forgot about the Turbo Smile Oh and of course the radiator... Know anyone selling a race type one Dave? Wink

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'53' Plate Yellow YRV Turbo/ '53' Plate Black Subaru Impreza WRX STi PPP
130BHP/305BHP

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'12' Plate Mazda MX-5 2.0 litre NC 3.5 Venture Roadster 160BHP
'15' Plate SEAT LEON 184 FR TDI. 240BHP/500nm Torque.
Past: '53' Plate Yellow YRV Turbo Approx. 150BHP