winter prep.... - Toyota Yaris Forums

yaris2010RS · 09-16-2010, 03:40 PM

okay, i know its early but i need to start preparing for winter. im not in a situation to make my car a sleeper (parked all winter) so i need to prepare to drive it in snow. currently its sitting on the ground with stock rims and tires.

my main question is what is better for the winter (if it matters at all), raise the coilovers all the way up or put the stock suspension back in the car?

my original thought was to just raise it up on the coilovers but after reading info about lowering kits and the pros and cons to springs vs. coilovers (if u lower ur car with springs and dont change shocks they will work at bottom end and wreck them), i was wondering if the same applied to the higher end of the coilover shocks.......

also i know a big thing too is to change to winter tires, i will see how the first snowfall goes and decide from there.

also how important is it to change to stock intake? i have also been considering that.

we have lots of time before winter becomes a reality so any input is appreciated.

yaris2010RS · 09-16-2010, 03:54 PM

thx for quick reply. the adjustment issue im not too worried about, when i put the kit in i coated it with ani-seize. im more concerned about the shock wearing due to over extension of the shock

127.0.0.1 · 09-16-2010, 03:55 PM

winter tires and as much lift as possible

teddy · 09-17-2010, 09:26 AM

I can tell you winter tires were like night and day. Everything on my Yaris is stock and I think it generally does fine in the snow. Not fabulous like on ice or that freshly fallen slushy stuff, but it's not bad. I have never been stuck.

yaris2010RS · 09-17-2010, 03:49 PM

i have only been stuck once and really it was cuz i went where no yaris should go.... and that was snow a foot deep with a hard surface on it..... when the wheels broke it....omg.... 2 hours later iu was free. lol. dont think winter tires would have helped me.

has anyone ever driven a lowered yaris in the winter? how bad could it be.....

landrym28 · 09-17-2010, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by yaris2010RS

has anyone ever driven a lowered yaris in the winter? how bad could it be.....

My car isn't lowered, nor have I driven a winter in a lowered car, but I'm sure hitting a nice big piece of "What you thought was snow was actually a hard piece of ice" wouldn't be pretty!

sleey0 · 09-17-2010, 05:42 PM

This will be my first winter in my yaris. I just installed tokicos and nf210s sono going back now. I will just try my best to keep everything cleaned at least once per week.

My injen intake will stay on as I doubt it will hurt anything.

I will say that winter tires are an absolute must, at least where I live.

why? · 09-17-2010, 11:58 PM

driving a low car in snow is not fun. I had a Saab Viggen, and my front lip was used as a snow plow many times. By the end of my time with it my front bumper was attached by wire, because it always hit something, and constantly fell off. It was a ton cheaper using wire every 6 months or so than replacing clips.

just to show how low it was.(not my car or pic. i wish i could take pics like that.)

sleey0 · 09-18-2010, 12:54 PM

Well, I will be parking in plowed areas whenever possible. If I have to walk a bit so be it;)

Guess it is a good thing I went with NF210's instead of the MI springs lol.

BailOut · 09-18-2010, 12:59 PM

I live in an area of higher elevation that sees 300-400 inches of snow each year. I just run an all season tire year round (right now I'm on Kumho Solus KR-21s) and keep Spikes Spiders handy for the deep stuff.

yaris2010RS · 09-18-2010, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BailOut

I live in an area of higher elevation that sees 300-400 inches of snow each year. I just run an all season tire year round (right now I'm on Kumho Solus KR-21s) and keep Spikes Spiders handy for the deep stuff.

what are spike spiders?

sleey0 · 09-18-2010, 04:47 PM

Snows a lot.here and with cheap winterforce tires i never needed any studs or spikes.

BailOut · 09-19-2010, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yaris2010RS

what are spike spiders?

http://www.spikes-spiders.com/

I run the Compact version, as do others here on the forums.

sleey0 · 09-19-2010, 12:46 AM

^

lol

I live in a pretty damn snowy area but you'd have to be in the Rocky mountains to need those! hahahah

BailOut · 09-19-2010, 01:34 AM

The Rockies, or in my case the Sierra Nevada mountains.

nemelek · 09-19-2010, 06:52 AM

I always try to get a coat of wax before the snow falls.

yaris2010RS · 09-19-2010, 07:59 AM

do those count as "chains" on tires?

jambo101 · 09-19-2010, 08:07 AM

Oil spraying the whole car is a good idea at this time of year,as oil spraying seems to be a Quebec/Ontario phenomenon you are in luck as i'm sure theres a Krown outlet or something similar somewhere close by..
http://www.krown.com/#process/

09-16-2010, 03:40 PM	#1
yaris2010RS View User's Garage Drives: no-longer-boosted '10 Yaris Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Angus, Ontario Posts: 1,891	winter prep.... okay, i know its early but i need to start preparing for winter. im not in a situation to make my car a sleeper (parked all winter) so i need to prepare to drive it in snow. currently its sitting on the ground with stock rims and tires. my main question is what is better for the winter (if it matters at all), raise the coilovers all the way up or put the stock suspension back in the car? my original thought was to just raise it up on the coilovers but after reading info about lowering kits and the pros and cons to springs vs. coilovers (if u lower ur car with springs and dont change shocks they will work at bottom end and wreck them), i was wondering if the same applied to the higher end of the coilover shocks....... also i know a big thing too is to change to winter tires, i will see how the first snowfall goes and decide from there. also how important is it to change to stock intake? i have also been considering that. we have lots of time before winter becomes a reality so any input is appreciated. __________________ If it has boobs or wheels sooner or later your gonna have problems with it

09-16-2010, 03:54 PM	#2
yaris2010RS View User's Garage Drives: no-longer-boosted '10 Yaris Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Angus, Ontario Posts: 1,891	thx for quick reply. the adjustment issue im not too worried about, when i put the kit in i coated it with ani-seize. im more concerned about the shock wearing due to over extension of the shock __________________ If it has boobs or wheels sooner or later your gonna have problems with it

09-17-2010, 03:49 PM	#5
yaris2010RS View User's Garage Drives: no-longer-boosted '10 Yaris Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Angus, Ontario Posts: 1,891	i have only been stuck once and really it was cuz i went where no yaris should go.... and that was snow a foot deep with a hard surface on it..... when the wheels broke it....omg.... 2 hours later iu was free. lol. dont think winter tires would have helped me. has anyone ever driven a lowered yaris in the winter? how bad could it be..... __________________ If it has boobs or wheels sooner or later your gonna have problems with it

09-17-2010, 11:58 PM	#8
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	driving a low car in snow is not fun. I had a Saab Viggen, and my front lip was used as a snow plow many times. By the end of my time with it my front bumper was attached by wire, because it always hit something, and constantly fell off. It was a ton cheaper using wire every 6 months or so than replacing clips. just to show how low it was.(not my car or pic. i wish i could take pics like that.) __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

09-18-2010, 12:59 PM	#10
BailOut Steals terrorist's lunch View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 1,299	I live in an area of higher elevation that sees 300-400 inches of snow each year. I just run an all season tire year round (right now I'm on Kumho Solus KR-21s) and keep Spikes Spiders handy for the deep stuff. __________________ - Brian Share the Road I often carry 2 carpool passengers and mountain bikes or snowboards/skis over a 4,500 foot elevation difference. Click the graphic above to see my detailed mileage logs.

09-16-2010, 03:55 PM	#3
127.0.0.1 Banned Drives: '10 Yaris5drHB+99 4runner LTD Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NE Posts: 672	winter tires and as much lift as possible

09-17-2010, 09:26 AM	#4
teddy Drives: 2008 5-door hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 140	I can tell you winter tires were like night and day. Everything on my Yaris is stock and I think it generally does fine in the snow. Not fabulous like on ice or that freshly fallen slushy stuff, but it's not bad. I have never been stuck.

09-17-2010, 05:42 PM	#7
sleey0 Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA Posts: 899	This will be my first winter in my yaris. I just installed tokicos and nf210s sono going back now. I will just try my best to keep everything cleaned at least once per week. My injen intake will stay on as I doubt it will hurt anything. I will say that winter tires are an absolute must, at least where I live.

09-18-2010, 12:54 PM	#9
sleey0 Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA Posts: 899	Well, I will be parking in plowed areas whenever possible. If I have to walk a bit so be it;) Guess it is a good thing I went with NF210's instead of the MI springs lol.

09-18-2010, 04:47 PM	#12
sleey0 Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA Posts: 899	Snows a lot.here and with cheap winterforce tires i never needed any studs or spikes.

09-19-2010, 12:46 AM	#14
sleey0 Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA Posts: 899	^ lol I live in a pretty damn snowy area but you'd have to be in the Rocky mountains to need those! hahahah

09-19-2010, 01:34 AM	#15
BailOut Steals terrorist's lunch View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 1,299	The Rockies, or in my case the Sierra Nevada mountains. __________________ - Brian Share the Road I often carry 2 carpool passengers and mountain bikes or snowboards/skis over a 4,500 foot elevation difference. Click the graphic above to see my detailed mileage logs.

09-19-2010, 06:52 AM	#16
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	I always try to get a coat of wax before the snow falls. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

09-19-2010, 07:59 AM	#17
yaris2010RS View User's Garage Drives: no-longer-boosted '10 Yaris Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Angus, Ontario Posts: 1,891	do those count as "chains" on tires? __________________ If it has boobs or wheels sooner or later your gonna have problems with it

09-19-2010, 08:07 AM	#18
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	Oil spraying the whole car is a good idea at this time of year,as oil spraying seems to be a Quebec/Ontario phenomenon you are in luck as i'm sure theres a Krown outlet or something similar somewhere close by.. http://www.krown.com/#process/

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