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1NZYaris1 · 04-06-2010, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

^ that's for drivers who can handle oversteer. It's a very important reason why most companies don't do that.

Most customers want to lower their cars for stance and as a secondary effect, handling. Not the other way 'round. That's just a fact of the marketplace.

These are ALL good ideas, everyone. There is no right or wrong to it. Success on a first try out would mean more choices in the future.

So I have to consider all possible segments before choosing one to commit to.

Thank you all

i Think you should be commited , to a big RUBBER ROOM ,

just joking Garm , dude you are to be commended , as this is one real
real hard task , so many options to work out .

coffiend · 04-07-2010, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by detroiter

But the S techs are already pretty darn low, are they not? And I was just going by what seems that their's alot of people who don't want to be lower due to crummy roads or winters, yet they would like to get rid of the horrendous body roll that exists.

I get your logic, and it makes enough sense, I just dont see the point of it.

I live in Omaha, NE and we have HORRID roads, the city has had to sub contract several construction crews to handle our pot hole problem.

that being said, I didnt have any problems on my S. Techs last winter. I got stuck one time, but it was because of my own stupidity and would have got stuck on stock height anyways.

I kind of think that a lot of people on YW are overly-cautious about dropping their car, those people already have a ton of options as far as springs go, those of us who want to go lower and cant afford coilovers are kind of screwed, unless they are brave enough to cut a spring (which I am not, but desperately want to at the same time)

so.... LOW LOW LOW AND STIFF PLEASE

eht13 · 04-07-2010, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by detroiter

And I was just going by what seems that their's alot of people who don't want to be lower due to crummy roads or winters, yet they would like to get rid of the horrendous body roll that exists.

It seems like a rear sway bar should work in that case...

coffiend · 04-07-2010, 10:39 AM

^ Also true.

Buddy Fan · 04-07-2010, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

^ that's for drivers who can handle oversteer. It's a very important reason why most companies don't do that.

Most customers want to lower their cars for stance and as a secondary effect, handling. Not the other way 'round. That's just a fact of the marketplace.

These are ALL good ideas, everyone. There is no right or wrong to it. Success on a first try out would mean more choices in the future.

So I have to consider all possible segments before choosing one to commit to.

Thank you all

As an old fart, I'm in that boat! Coming from a minivan I think the Yaris handles fine, but I'd love a nice 2" drop without sacrificing ride quality. If that's already out there, someone please let me know.

cali yaris · 04-07-2010, 11:14 AM

Quote:

I'd love a nice 2" drop without sacrificing ride quality.

Tanabe DF210
Tein S-Tech

Both will do that for you.

33OH · 04-07-2010, 12:08 PM

I think I'm with 75% of the people on here when I say lower and stiff.

minnyar · 04-07-2010, 12:28 PM

1.5" all around, stiffer than TRD. I'd buy them.

Moses · 04-07-2010, 09:41 PM

1.75" drop, 8k front , 6k rear. that way we can keep the oem shocks and still get a stiffer ride.

Moses
Urban Pacifica

detroiter · 04-08-2010, 08:04 AM

6k front, 8k rear... :D

minnyar · 04-09-2010, 11:55 AM

Do we have a verdict?

Jeemee · 04-14-2010, 04:59 PM

Anything lower and stiffer than the DF's and I'll gladly switch them out.

My specific vote would be 3" drop and 5k front and 6k rear spring rates or higher!

BrazdonW · 04-14-2010, 05:06 PM

+1

Mister Z · 04-15-2010, 06:11 PM

any update?

RacerFreakXXX · 04-15-2010, 10:53 PM

I'm more in favor of a 2.5" drop with a 6k front and 5k rear or 3" drop with 7k front and 6k rear. I'd rather have stiffer springs in front for track use and run the 23mm rear sway bar. When is this happening? I've been holding off on buying anything till we have a verdict.

33OH · 04-16-2010, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeemee

Anything lower and stiffer than the DF's and I'll gladly switch them out.

+1

jmx · 04-20-2010, 05:50 PM

Yeah I want at least a 4 inch drop and the stiffer the better. I really hate how there are no companies that go lower than 2 inches. I would wanna slam mine to the ground if there was a product out there that could do it w.o having to go custom bags and stuff.

minnyar · 04-21-2010, 08:45 AM

4"! They must have some nice roads in SFO!

04-14-2010, 04:59 PM	#48
Jeemee XBL: Jeemee Ghost View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 199	Anything lower and stiffer than the DF's and I'll gladly switch them out. My specific vote would be 3" drop and 5k front and 6k rear spring rates or higher! __________________ _________________________________________________ Nitto Axle-Back--Tanabe DF210s--UR 23mm Rear Sway Bar--Penguin Garage 10mm Hub Spacers

04-14-2010, 05:06 PM	#49
BrazdonW What kind of car is that? View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 3d liftback Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 571	+1 __________________

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04-07-2010, 10:39 AM	#40
coffiend View User's Garage Drives: 08 Black LB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 448	^ Also true.

04-07-2010, 12:08 PM	#43
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	I think I'm with 75% of the people on here when I say lower and stiff.

04-07-2010, 12:28 PM	#44
minnyar Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan (5pd) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 52	1.5" all around, stiffer than TRD. I'd buy them.

04-07-2010, 09:41 PM	#45
Moses Drives: 08' Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles County, Ca Posts: 53	1.75" drop, 8k front , 6k rear. that way we can keep the oem shocks and still get a stiffer ride. Moses Urban Pacifica

04-08-2010, 08:04 AM	#46
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	6k front, 8k rear... :D

04-09-2010, 11:55 AM	#47
minnyar Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan (5pd) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 52	Do we have a verdict?

04-15-2010, 06:11 PM	#50
Mister Z Drives: 08 Yaris HB Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 282	any update?

04-15-2010, 10:53 PM	#51
RacerFreakXXX JDM Fred View User's Garage Drives: 06 Mazda Miata Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somers NY Posts: 787	I'm more in favor of a 2.5" drop with a 6k front and 5k rear or 3" drop with 7k front and 6k rear. I'd rather have stiffer springs in front for track use and run the 23mm rear sway bar. When is this happening? I've been holding off on buying anything till we have a verdict.

04-20-2010, 05:50 PM	#53
jmx Drives: 2010 yaris Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bay area Posts: 3	Yeah I want at least a 4 inch drop and the stiffer the better. I really hate how there are no companies that go lower than 2 inches. I would wanna slam mine to the ground if there was a product out there that could do it w.o having to go custom bags and stuff.

04-21-2010, 08:45 AM	#54
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