Questions regarding lowering.

[Fehrain]

Hi, I'm new to this forum, and just recently decided to started modding my 2009 Yaris 4 door Hatchback.

Now for the questions:

I just recently purchased and installed Sparco Assetto Gara(bronze) on my car. I'm looking to lower my car with Tein S-techs and Tokico HP Blues. Will I rub/poke with those? And will I need a camber kit or roll my fenders?

Other info:
Wheels have +30 offset 15x6.5 and 185/60 R15 for all four tires.

Also of note, I'm new at this stuff but I want to learn, so any explanations regarding terminology and reasons for things would greatly help! :bow:

[tk-421]

Welcome! :thumbsup:
That's about a 1" drop, right? I think you'll do fine.
You may want to think about adding just a little bit of camber just in case you get too close to the fender, but it's an easy/cheap fix.

[CrankyOldMan]

I've got blues/s-techs also, and it's about a 2" drop. I'm running 205/50R15's on stock wheels and have had no tire clearance issues so far. I did run into a ground clearance issue at the car wash the other day though...

You can use the "size comparer" on www.rimsntires.com to see what the difference is between two different wheel/tire setups.

[1.5]

You should be more than fine with that setup.

comparison to stock:
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

[yPod09]

Welcome to the forum! What color is your car?

I just did the exact same set-up on the exact same car, same shocks/struts, same springs, same tire size, with a +38 offset. Everyone swore to me that there would be no rubbing, this has NOT been the case. On curvy mountain roads and very spirited driving, my front tires rub quite a bit, especially the left.

I love the set-up otherwise, but that is a little frustrating. I may add a degree of camber in the front, see if that helps.

Just to let you know.

p.s. I'm new to the world of car mods and don't totally understand offset, but I think it means that your wheels would stick out further than mine. Which will look GREAT, but might rub more.

[Fehrain]

Thanks for the replies! Haha my car is Blazing blue metallic. I'm still not sure if I'm going to get the springs/shocks right now, but that's what I plan to do. I don't really have to worry about curvy roads since I'm in houston XD and it's all flat/straight roads lol. Makes for boring drives though >.> Potholes on the other hand..... all over the place. If I do get the set up, I probably will add some camber regardless just to be safe.

[1.5]

a hint of camber, -.5 to -1.5 is going to really help with handling and you should see almost no camber wear.

[cali yaris]

^ almost no tread wear. :smile: :thumbsup:

[1.5]

Yea that's what I meant lol

[Fehrain]

Thanks for the help guys! Now I just need to get the stuff lol.

[nimuntak]

Im selling my coil overs from my yaris, they dropped my car about 4-5 inches. I bought them brand new, but I'm selling my car and have no need for the coils anymore.

I'm asking about 1000-1100, as i did buy them for 1300.


Message me if interested!