Finally hopped on the sway bar bandwagon!

[m.flores.0928]

So I finally caved and bought one! I'm gonna have my friend drive my car before and after the install because he's curious to see how it will affect the vehicles performance. Putting this bad boy on tomorrow!

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[06YarisRS]

Nice! I so want to do this to my 2006 RS. Looking forward to your and your friend's impressions.

[justanotherdrunk]

its a nice lookin' piece
too bad you dont see much of it after installation

[NYC-SE]

One of the best mods you can do to this car IMHO.

[m.flores.0928]

One of the best mods you can do to this car IMHO.



Yea that's what I keep hearing! I've done a lot of miscellaneous electrical stuff like interior lights and a light bar in the bumper but I haven't done anything to actually improve driving performance lol


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[Kalispel]

I definitely noticed the difference. :wub: It's the best mod you can make to a Yaris of any trim level with stock/factory suspension. :thumbsup:

[m.flores.0928]

Damn that was so easy! Road test results coming shortly! I'm sure you guys already know what the transformation is like though

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[06YarisRS]

I'm wondering how the bar can be housed in the rear axle beam without causing clunking or some form of contact noise. I guess it's been designed in a way not to. One of the kits I looked at had bushings and U-clamps which attach to the beam. The other one I looked at - like yours - doesn't seem to have any secure attachment to the beam.

Your installation looks great. Awaiting the driving impressions.

[m.flores.0928]

I'm wondering how the bar can be housed up into the rear axle beam without causing clunking or some form of contact noise. I guess it's been designed in a way not to. One of the kits I looked at had bushings and U-clamps which attach to the beam. The other one I looked at - like yours - doesn't seem to have any secure attachment to the beam.

Your installation looks great. Awaiting the driving impressions.



It's a very clever design from TRD. Props to them. It just sits there under the beam and I heard no noise. It bolts to the shock mount as well as a second empty bolt hole that was already there.

Massive difference. Night and day. It doesn't feel floaty, it doesn't roll hardly at all and the front end doesn't push nearly as much as it used to. I even noticed in a parking lot as I intentionally went over an aggressive speed bump at an angle at like 7mph.


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[m.flores.0928]

Here's some more pics of how it bolts up for those who may not have seen it before

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[justanotherdrunk]

nice

does it hang down low enough to be seen from the rear?

[m.flores.0928]

nice



does it hang down low enough to be seen from the rear?



Not even close hahaha


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[06YarisRS]

Looks amazing! I want one. Alas, I will have to wait as I just dropped a bunch of $$ on the new audio system for the 06.

[ern-diz]

I've gone back and forth on this mod. Those that put their Yaris' to the test in real deal race environments claim that a good set of coilovers is all you need with this car. Those that drive on the street say it makes a yuge improvement. I tend to lean towards the guys who are beating these cars up on the track but I recognize that they're two different environments, so results may vary.

[m.flores.0928]

I've gone back and forth on this mod. Those that put their Yaris' to the test in real deal race environments claim that a good set of coilovers is all you need with this car. Those that drive on the street say it makes a yuge improvement. I tend to lean towards the guys who are beating these cars up on the track but I recognize that they're two different environments, so results may vary.



Don't get me wrong, coilovers are on my list, but that's a good long ways away. For now, the sway bar is a great addition to my daily on the street. I'm right there with you though for sure.


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[Dodge Aries K]

I have one of these on my black 16. Definitely helped with the way it feels to drive. The tires it came with are awful though so once those are replaced we will see how it does.

[m.flores.0928]

I have one of these on my black 16. Definitely helped with the way it feels to drive. The tires it came with are awful though so once those are replaced we will see how it does.



I replaced my tires for that reason too. The ones I have are 20 wider and softer so it's noticeably grippier


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[IllusionX]

nice

does it hang down low enough to be seen from the rear?You don't see it at all. And barely even see it through the wheels.

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[IllusionX]

Here's some more pics of how it bolts up for those who may not have seen it before

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180311/65770e80e2c8c028c40f3dfc7dd6a2ba.jpg

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Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWow I miss having a clean sway bar like this lol
Road debris hit the exposed portion of the bar. Not sure how mine looks now, but the bolted part has started rusting years ago, so did the sharp edges.

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[tmontague]

I've gone back and forth on this mod. Those that put their Yaris' to the test in real deal race environments claim that a good set of coilovers is all you need with this car. Those that drive on the street say it makes a yuge improvement. I tend to lean towards the guys who are beating these cars up on the track but I recognize that they're two different environments, so results may vary.

I'll be posting my review about this once I drive around a bit on my coil overs (currently being made). I'd personally rather run no sway bar and proper suspension rates as the rear h beam is technically meant to be a semi independent system. The sway bar reduces this.

In a dd'r situation on stock or softer lowering springs this really is only a bonus to control the wander. However, on a track and higher spring rates it likely becomes a moot piece of metal.

I'll try and be as objective as possible when I compare both set ups to give some of you guys an idea of how the handling differs

[SECProto]

Thanks for the super clear photos of the install! will be super helpful if i (or others) decide to do this. Which brings me to a couple quick questions...

Massive difference. Night and day. It doesn't feel floaty, it doesn't roll hardly at all and the front end doesn't push nearly as much as it used to. I even noticed in a parking lot as I intentionally went over an aggressive speed bump at an angle at like 7mph.

I'm not much of a performance guy, so i was curious about this - does it actually change the driving performance in any way (increase/decrease traction, for example)? or is it just for the feeling to the occupant (softer/harder bumps, car leaning more/less on corners)? i've never really had an issue with the feel of the ride in my '12 and i don't know anyone who has one with this mod that i could try.

[m.flores.0928]

Thanks for the super clear photos of the install! will be super helpful if i (or others) decide to do this. Which brings me to a couple quick questions...







I'm not much of a performance guy, so i was curious about this - does it actually change the driving performance in any way (increase/decrease traction, for example)? or is it just for the feeling to the occupant (softer/harder bumps, car leaning more/less on corners)? i've never really had an issue with the feel of the ride in my '12 and i don't know anyone who has one with this mod that i could try.



Sorry for the delay on responses, I've been super busy.

The sway bar increases oversteer and keeps the car more flat in the corners. Less front end push, less body roll


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[DarkShadowFox]

i have the Swaybar on my 3gen