Why do people lower their cars?

[captainm27]

I am just curious, what purpose does lowering your car serve? Doesn't it make it more susceptible to damage from rough roads / inclines / pot holes, etc?

[Astroman]

Yes, there are those risks. But I'm willing to take them for the improved handling & wicked good looks. Compliments on my car have increased tenfold.

[captainm27]

Oh ok, so handling is increased? Like, for when changing lanes in the highway, or making U-turns?

[CompanyXPaladin]

Oh ok, so handling is increased? Like, for when changing lanes in the highway, or making U-turns?

Handling is significantly improved all around, but especially when you're doing anything but driving in a straight line. This includes (but is not limited to) auto-x, racing, highway driving, back roads driving, neighborhood driving, twisty mountain roads, city driving, and bad weather driving. It will not, however, reduce your turning circle. :wink:

[marcus]

im scared of heights so i need to be as low as possible to the ground....

[mrbond]

In addition to improving handling and improving the car's image, there have been articles that have shown slight improvements in gas mileage, due to less body movement during acceleration.

[mikenacarato]

have you ever looked between the top of the tire and the cars fender and just felt like the gap needed to be filled? :)

[Tamago]

have you ever looked between the top of the tire and the cars fender and just felt like the gap needed to be filled? :)

for the last 5 days i've been doing that. HURRY UP UPS!!!

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e239/fatherdutami/poorpanda.jpg

[CompanyXPaladin]

im scared of heights so i need to be as low as possible to the ground....

I like this answer. :laugh::laugh::laugh:

[Altitude]

I think the stance of the Yaris looks better when it's not lowered. Most of the shots of lowered Yaris look like the ass is dragging whereas at stock the car has a more agressive angle - this is all my own opinion of what looks good though. Then again I'm not of the 'Fast and Furious' generation...

[Tamago]

I think the stance of the Yaris looks better when it's not lowered. Most of the shots of lowered Yaris look like the ass is dragging whereas at stock the car has a more agressive angle - this is all my own opinion of what looks good though.

if gangly and awkward = aggressive then yes....

wait... most awkward/gangly highschool kids grow up to be power-abusing policemen.. so you may just be right!

[WeeYari]

I think the stance of the Yaris looks better when it's not lowered. Most of the shots of lowered Yaris look like the ass is dragging whereas at stock the car has a more agressive angle - this is all my own opinion of what looks good though. Then again I'm not of the 'Fast and Furious' generation...

I too prefer the slightly nose down, ready to lunge stance of stock. I also do feel that the car is rather high. With this in mind, if I do eventually opt for lowering springs, it will be ones offering a mild drop equal front and rear. I would not go for springs where the rear is .2 lower than the front.

[Tamago]

I too prefer the slightly nose down, ready to lunge stance of stock. I also do feel that the car is rather high. With this in mind, if I do eventually opt for lowering springs, it will be ones offering a mild drop equal front and rear. I would not go for springs where the rear is .2 lower than the front.

sounds like coilovers are in your future then :)

[The Spectacle]

im scared of heights so i need to be as low as possible to the ground....

this.

[kngrsll]

for the last 5 days i've been doing that. HURRY UP UPS!!!

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e239/fatherdutami/poorpanda.jpg

man, you could really use some konis!

[SIPNGAS]

I like how the car looks and I like how it feels to drive now that it's lowered.

I am not one of the younger members of the board, either...but did not like the swaying of the car through turns.

It's a personal decision, really.

[TheRealEnth]

Well for me you see its a bit complicated... I tried to achieve 88 and i couldn't... too much damn wind. I need to reach 88mph... Its a goal of mine, Im a scientist and ive been working on something lately.. But i just need to hit 88mph. If my corrections are correct after the drop that has been taken i can gain +5mph throwing me into the late 80s and I will hit 88. I might be gone for some time after this.. If.. I mean when I come back I will surely tell you that dropping the vehicle has helped me do things...




-Disclaimer- Wearing of such product will not give such ability of gaining +5mph. Experience may vary.

[Tamago]

Well for me you see its a bit complicated... I tried to achieve 88 and i couldn't... too much damn wind. I need to reach 88mph... Its a goal of mine, Im a scientist and ive been working on something lately.. But i just need to hit 88mph. If my corrections are correct after the drop that has been taken i can gain +5mph throwing me into the late 80s and I will hit 88. I might be gone for some time after this.. If.. I mean when I come back I will surely tell you that dropping the vehicle has helped me do things...




-Disclaimer- Wearing of such product will not give such ability of gaining +5mph. Experience may vary.

:thumbup::laughabove::thumbup::clap::eek::biggrin: :w00t::headbang::bow::drinking:

[Tamago]

man, you could really use some konis!

KW Variant 2's in the very new future!

i whored out my poor car in the name of speed, traded my coilovers for go-fast parts :(

[MadMax]

Why do people lower their cars?

That's an easy one...because raising them would be very silly! :thumbsup:

Next question?

Cheers! M2

[SIPNGAS]

That's an easy one...because raising them would be very silly! :thumbsup:

Next question?

Cheers! M2

:bellyroll:

[Altitude]

if gangly and awkward = aggressive then yes....


That's an odd way to describe it. The Yaris is anything but 'gangly' it is somewhat chubby though.

I'm not dissing lowered cars just saying I prefer the stock look - wheel gap and all - to that of a lowered Yaris. Plus I get the added benefit of never having to make a post about suspension noises, rubbing, can't take speedbumps, fast wearing suspension parts or not being able to put heavy things (including people) in the car without causing problems. :smile:

I actually would appreciate the better handling of the lowered COG, but so far the rear sway bar has helped greatly in that department.

[DerFlosser]

if gangly and awkward = aggressive then yes....

wait... most awkward/gangly highschool kids grow up to be power-abusing policemen.. so you may just be right!

bahahahahaa....so true.

[alch3miss]

Along with what everyone has stated improved handling, better appearance, and gas mileage. It also creates more friction because of the down force. For those who drag race, less tire roll improves track times.

[alch3miss]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a374/alch3miss/IMG_0257.jpg

[dvlnblkdrs]

Plus I get the added benefit of never having to make a post about suspension noises, rubbing, can't take speedbumps, fast wearing suspension parts or not being able to put heavy things (including people) in the car without causing problems. :smile:

I actually would appreciate the better handling of the lowered COG, but so far the rear sway bar has helped greatly in that department.


I have Tein basic coilovers & have never had any of these issues you speak of.... :biggrin:

[SIPNGAS]

Also...you shouldn't take speed bumps and train tracks fast whether your car is lowered or not? I took those things slow before my car was lowered. Now I take them slow because I have rims.

[Yaris Hilton]

Lowering the car lets the engine run on denser, lower altitude air, thus increasing the horsepower.

[Pitt Yaris]

Lower def looks better.

[kurokoma-kun]

Well for me you see its a bit complicated... I tried to achieve 88 and i couldn't... too much damn wind. I need to reach 88mph... Its a goal of mine, Im a scientist and ive been working on something lately.. But i just need to hit 88mph. If my corrections are correct after the drop that has been taken i can gain +5mph throwing me into the late 80s and I will hit 88. I might be gone for some time after this.. If.. I mean when I come back I will surely tell you that dropping the vehicle has helped me do things...




-Disclaimer- Wearing of such product will not give such ability of gaining +5mph. Experience may vary.

i am in awe :bow::laugh::respekt:

[MUSKOKA800]

I think the stance of the Yaris looks better when it's not lowered. Most of the shots of lowered Yaris look like the ass is dragging whereas at stock the car has a more agressive angle - this is all my own opinion of what looks good though. Then again I'm not of the 'Fast and Furious' generation...

I'm not the 'Fast and Furious' generation either but do prefer greatly increased handling charactoristics for both safety and joy.
Plus I got over that high fender 4X4 look back in the 70's when I had one of Canada's first Toyota 4X4 mini-pick-em-ups. All my cars have been lowered since the Toy truck rusted away.

[naossoan]

Lowering makes the car look better IMO. It's the first thing I'm doing to my car. I've had it for 2 years and haven't done a thing. It's time to do some modding now.

I have some TEIN S-Tech's on order..should be here on Wednesday. I can't wait!