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SilverSquash!
11-21-2012, 05:25 AM
Random question...Does lowering your car..say about 40mm decrease your fuel economy?

Kaotic Lazagna
11-21-2012, 05:50 AM
Random question...Does lowering your car..say about 40mm decrease your fuel economy?

Nope.

SilverSquash!
11-21-2012, 05:54 AM
Cool

SilverSquash!
11-21-2012, 08:23 AM
One more thing, what's a good drop to put on a Yari still using the 14" steeliness without it scraping, note I am gonna be using it with a load

seth_man
11-21-2012, 08:56 AM
that will depend on how low you want, any drop is a good drop if you like it. loading up the car and not rubbing will depend on spring rates, stiffer springs will take more weight while dropping less. with the right springs and 14" wheels you can easily go down more than 3 inches

SilverSquash!
11-21-2012, 10:03 AM
that will depend on how low you want, any drop is a good drop if you like it. loading up the car and not rubbing will depend on spring rates, stiffer springs will take more weight while dropping less. with the right springs and 14" wheels you can easily go down more than 3 inches

Sweet! any recommendations on brands of springs?

Thirty-Nine
11-21-2012, 12:09 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/Tekka_Maki/Yaris/WinterMode.jpg

I run Tein S-Techs and Tokico HP shock absorbers. Love the setup. I'm about 2" down.

1.5
11-21-2012, 01:03 PM
Coilovers are great because you can adjust them and control the damper force (on some kits). I've gotten pretty good at it and I can raise/lower the car in a few minutes. With springs, once you install them that's it.

SilverSquash!
11-21-2012, 01:21 PM
Thanks for the help people! I think I might just save up and get the coilovers at a later stage...funny since i dont even have my yari yet im already getting parts for her lol

@Thirty-Nine: Neat stance bro! that's what i want for mine.

b20vteg
11-23-2012, 01:07 AM
silver steelies are hawt.

mirapatec
01-17-2013, 11:03 AM
I find the silver steelies to be retro chic. The classics never go out of style, eh?