I'm so excited... - Toyota Yaris Forums

detroiter · 02-02-2009, 06:48 PM

and I just can't hide it!!

Just put in my order for the TRD rear sway bar from Sparks. I'm real excited that it's going to be on it's way but at the same time I'm not sure what to expect. I don't want to get my hopes up that it's some "groundbreaking, earth shattering" difference in driving experience but from what I've read on this forum, it sure seems like it's very noticeable in what it does in fact change.

Can anyone describe what exactly I have to look forwards to?

Cutie Pie #2 · 02-02-2009, 08:03 PM

It's really is worth every penny, it makes the car feel like a different car more like a go cart.Before the sway bar I was always braking alot before turns, now it seems like I don't have too. It also helps with windy days. I think also makes the car feel more solid, and the wandering of the steering seems to be less noticable than before. TRD sway bar- is a must for the Yaris, they should come with from factory like a few others on here have said.

*kimona* · 02-02-2009, 08:21 PM

Great suspension upgrade worth every penny of the minor investment. You'll be impressed with significantly tighter handling and more sense of control.

blacksandiegovitz · 02-02-2009, 08:54 PM

Anybody using the Trd sway bar with the Gt spec rear sway brace ??? or will they not work together ? I remember reading something about using those together pre-hack , Can somebody chime in ?

helphelp911 · 02-02-2009, 10:27 PM

with the sway bar, will the ride harder?

JetfireK · 02-02-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutie Pie #2

It's really is worth every penny, it makes the car feel like a different car more like a go cart.Before the sway bar I was always braking alot before turns, now it seems like I don't have too. It also helps with windy days. I think also makes the car feel more solid, and the wandering of the steering seems to be less noticable than before. TRD sway bar- is a must for the Yaris, they should come with from factory like a few others on here have said.

Does the Toyota Dealership put these on?

JetfireK · 02-02-2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kimona

Great suspension upgrade worth every penny of the minor investment. You'll be impressed with significantly tighter handling and more sense of control.

What is the price of the suspension bar ?

YarisSedan · 02-03-2009, 01:03 AM

Of all the mods and money ive spent on my up to date i would say the TRD proved the best bang for the buck. When i did a oil change for my brothers corolla i noticed how his car had a rear sway bar from the factory and a lower tie bar from factory.

So once i put it on my car its like the missing link was completed. Its something that should have been on every yaris from the factory. Now the car dosnt feel like its being thrown around on the freeway on a windy day. And when taking a turn the tires down squeel. And changing lanes it feels like the car is floating on air. You wouldnt belive how one little bar could make so much difference.

I think i felt more of a difference than when i put cusco swaybars on my 240sx

cali yaris · 02-03-2009, 01:12 AM

Ultra Racing 19mm sway bar is in stock and $129 shipped, for those considering an alternative to TRD.

YarisSedan · 02-03-2009, 01:32 AM

Yeah but it dosnt have a cool TRD sticker on it! Thats like +3 horsepower right there.

*kimona* · 02-03-2009, 07:21 AM

detroiter, how much for the TRD anti-sway bar from Sparks?

Klink10 · 02-03-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by YarisSedan

Yeah but it dosnt have a cool TRD sticker on it! Thats like +3 horsepower right there.

Mine from Sparks didn't have that....damn.

Does the Toyota Dealership put these on?

I suppose they will, but why bother....it's about a 30 minute DIY.

m911gt · 02-03-2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by blacksandiegovitz

Anybody using the Trd sway bar with the Gt spec rear sway brace ??? or will they not work together ? I remember reading something about using those together pre-hack , Can somebody chime in ?

PM me sometime.

detroiter · 02-03-2009, 10:00 AM

Well my username pretty much gives away where it's being shipped to. With the sway bar and shipping together, it came out to about $165.

Not bad as compared to when I called the dealership I bought my car from that is some 20 minutes away and they wanted $189 and still charge me more to include tax.

Seems Sparks is right on the ball, I ordered last night and when I woke up early this morning, there was already a confirmation from Ken about my order being done. Lightning fast work right there!

YarisSedan · 02-03-2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Klink10

Mine from Sparks didn't have that....damn.

Does the Toyota Dealership put these on?

I suppose they will, but why bother....it's about a 30 minute DIY.

Really? Mine had a trd sticker on it with a part number. But i got mine on ebay. It was before i became a forum member. I wish i bought from here it would have been cheaper

Altitude · 02-03-2009, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

Ultra Racing 19mm sway bar is in stock and $129 shipped, for those considering an alternative to TRD.

Does anyone have this installed?

Cutie Pie #2 · 02-03-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JetfireK

Does the Toyota Dealership put these on?

I got it put on by the dealership, don't know how much it cost's because long story short I got it installed for free, some how. Mine was $153 + shipping at sparks.com.

ZING · 02-03-2009, 05:49 PM

I am really considering getting this, but will it ship? Anyways, is this a moderate DIY, or hard? Consider that I am mechanically retarded.

02-02-2009, 06:48 PM	#1
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	I'm so excited... and I just can't hide it!! Just put in my order for the TRD rear sway bar from Sparks. I'm real excited that it's going to be on it's way but at the same time I'm not sure what to expect. I don't want to get my hopes up that it's some "groundbreaking, earth shattering" difference in driving experience but from what I've read on this forum, it sure seems like it's very noticeable in what it does in fact change. Can anyone describe what exactly I have to look forwards to?

02-03-2009, 01:03 AM	#8
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Of all the mods and money ive spent on my up to date i would say the TRD proved the best bang for the buck. When i did a oil change for my brothers corolla i noticed how his car had a rear sway bar from the factory and a lower tie bar from factory. So once i put it on my car its like the missing link was completed. Its something that should have been on every yaris from the factory. Now the car dosnt feel like its being thrown around on the freeway on a windy day. And when taking a turn the tires down squeel. And changing lanes it feels like the car is floating on air. You wouldnt belive how one little bar could make so much difference. I think i felt more of a difference than when i put cusco swaybars on my 240sx __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

02-03-2009, 01:12 AM	#9
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Ultra Racing 19mm sway bar is in stock and $129 shipped, for those considering an alternative to TRD. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

02-03-2009, 01:32 AM	#10
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Yeah but it dosnt have a cool TRD sticker on it! Thats like +3 horsepower right there. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

02-02-2009, 08:03 PM	#2
Cutie Pie #2 View User's Garage Drives: 2014 Honda CR-V LX Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delta,PA Posts: 324	It's really is worth every penny, it makes the car feel like a different car more like a go cart.Before the sway bar I was always braking alot before turns, now it seems like I don't have too. It also helps with windy days. I think also makes the car feel more solid, and the wandering of the steering seems to be less noticable than before. TRD sway bar- is a must for the Yaris, they should come with from factory like a few others on here have said. __________________ http://www.midatlanticnostalgiaconvention.com

02-02-2009, 08:21 PM	#3
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Great suspension upgrade worth every penny of the minor investment. You'll be impressed with significantly tighter handling and more sense of control.

02-02-2009, 08:54 PM	#4
blacksandiegovitz Your mom goes to college View User's Garage Drives: 08 Vitz Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Just chillin' out brah ! Posts: 1,434	Anybody using the Trd sway bar with the Gt spec rear sway brace ??? or will they not work together ? I remember reading something about using those together pre-hack , Can somebody chime in ?

02-02-2009, 10:27 PM	#5
helphelp911 Drives: yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: canada Posts: 38	with the sway bar, will the ride harder?

02-03-2009, 07:21 AM	#11
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	detroiter, how much for the TRD anti-sway bar from Sparks?

02-03-2009, 10:00 AM	#14
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	Well my username pretty much gives away where it's being shipped to. With the sway bar and shipping together, it came out to about $165. Not bad as compared to when I called the dealership I bought my car from that is some 20 minutes away and they wanted $189 and still charge me more to include tax. Seems Sparks is right on the ball, I ordered last night and when I woke up early this morning, there was already a confirmation from Ken about my order being done. Lightning fast work right there!

02-03-2009, 05:49 PM	#18
ZING View User's Garage Drives: Yaris '09,GTi '09, BMW 3.30ci Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lebanon, Middle East. Posts: 582	I am really considering getting this, but will it ship? Anyways, is this a moderate DIY, or hard? Consider that I am mechanically retarded.