Yaris is low enough stock....trd springs bad??? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Yawesh · 12-24-2008, 10:43 AM

i live in the new york city vincinity, and you know we are famous for our horrendous streets

our yaris looks pretty low already, does that one inch drop make things worse? ??

thanksz

Tamago · 12-24-2008, 10:52 AM

what do you think?

PaidTimeOff · 12-24-2008, 03:11 PM

If you think it looks low enough, then it's low enough.

cali yaris · 12-24-2008, 04:50 PM

ah the theme surfaces again.. ^

First time I've ever heard someone say a stock yaris looks "pretty low"!

Masteraal · 12-24-2008, 05:34 PM

yea first for me too! i thought my yaris was a boat. whenever I'm in a parking lot i just look for the highest roof that isnt a 4wd and its most likely my yaris!

ive lowered it now :P I can no longer see it over other cars. its a small price to pay! :D

nemelek · 12-24-2008, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Masteraal

yea first for me too! i thought my yaris was a boat. whenever I'm in a parking lot i just look for the highest roof that isnt a 4wd and its most likely my yaris!

ive lowered it now :P I can no longer see it over other cars. its a small price to pay! :D

I actually like the ground clearance of the stock Yaris. I had a 73 Camaro that naturally lowered itself. Sometimes sparks would fly if I took dips and crowns too fast.

puetato89 · 12-24-2008, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

ah the theme surfaces again.. ^

First time I've ever heard someone say a stock yaris looks "pretty low"!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Masteraal

yea first for me too! i thought my yaris was a boat. whenever I'm in a parking lot i just look for the highest roof that isnt a 4wd and its most likely my yaris!

ive lowered it now :P I can no longer see it over other cars. its a small price to pay! :D

uhm im really short and before i lowered it i couldnt see over my cars roof...

Thej3sta2 · 12-24-2008, 06:14 PM

id say no but its all on you man i like my 1.5 drop man it rocks tight and nice.

puetato89 · 12-24-2008, 06:16 PM

that sounds hot j3sta

tuckevalastin · 12-24-2008, 06:48 PM

the 4x4 stance doesn't fit the Yaris' personality

SilverBack · 12-25-2008, 11:34 AM

I don't think it has anything to do with the ride height. It's more of a design issue. The high roof gives the impression of a car with a higher ground clearance.

It just doesn't seem necessary to me since I've always had way too much head room. I'm 6'1", but still when I sit in it and look up at the ceiling I feel like a little kid that needs a carseat. Never understood why it's like that, but I'm guessing off the top of my head it has to do with added safety in some way.

IMO the LB should've had a slightly lower roofline, much like the Civic Si/hatchback from the 90's. A chop down of a few inches would do wonders, especially if it means enhancing its' sporty looks.

The point is you would never have to lower an Si to make it "look low". Maybe the Yaris will be offered like that in a few years.

Klink10 · 12-25-2008, 08:12 PM

I agree, the roofline could use a chop of a couple of inches. It would look great. As far as lowering, TRD at 1.5 - 1.8 for me was perfect. With the added feel I can swerve around the pot holes.

Black Yaris · 12-25-2008, 08:23 PM

you could always throw a couple of Dana 60's and some mudders under your Yaris.... if you think it is to low

YarisSedan · 12-26-2008, 12:17 AM

Yeah my yaris after trd springs is the same hight as my acura legend. Our cars have horrendus fender gap. The only other car that may have had simular or more was my 240sx. Now that was bad. Even after i lowerd it it didnt look lowerd.

12-24-2008, 10:43 AM	#1
Yawesh Drives: 08 sedan at Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: long island Posts: 313	Yaris is low enough stock....trd springs bad??? i live in the new york city vincinity, and you know we are famous for our horrendous streets our yaris looks pretty low already, does that one inch drop make things worse? ?? thanksz

12-24-2008, 03:11 PM	#3
PaidTimeOff OMGWTFKITTYKATMEWMEWMEW Drives: 2008 Yaris S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 273	If you think it looks low enough, then it's low enough. __________________

12-24-2008, 04:50 PM	#4
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	ah the theme surfaces again.. ^ First time I've ever heard someone say a stock yaris looks "pretty low"! __________________ 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.

12-24-2008, 06:14 PM	#8
Thej3sta2 Drives: Soon to be LFA Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 523	id say no but its all on you man i like my 1.5 drop man it rocks tight and nice. __________________

12-24-2008, 06:16 PM	#9
puetato89 Just call me Ray, better? View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: orlando Posts: 1,056	that sounds hot j3sta __________________

12-24-2008, 05:34 PM	#5
Masteraal View User's Garage Drives: Black Yaris YRS 3dr Manual Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 191	yea first for me too! i thought my yaris was a boat. whenever I'm in a parking lot i just look for the highest roof that isnt a 4wd and its most likely my yaris! ive lowered it now :P I can no longer see it over other cars. its a small price to pay! :D

12-24-2008, 06:48 PM	#10
tuckevalastin View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delaware/Connecticut Posts: 609	the 4x4 stance doesn't fit the Yaris' personality __________________

12-25-2008, 11:34 AM	#11
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	I don't think it has anything to do with the ride height. It's more of a design issue. The high roof gives the impression of a car with a higher ground clearance. It just doesn't seem necessary to me since I've always had way too much head room. I'm 6'1", but still when I sit in it and look up at the ceiling I feel like a little kid that needs a carseat. Never understood why it's like that, but I'm guessing off the top of my head it has to do with added safety in some way. IMO the LB should've had a slightly lower roofline, much like the Civic Si/hatchback from the 90's. A chop down of a few inches would do wonders, especially if it means enhancing its' sporty looks. The point is you would never have to lower an Si to make it "look low". Maybe the Yaris will be offered like that in a few years. __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

12-25-2008, 08:12 PM	#12
Klink10 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 910 Posts: 1,229	I agree, the roofline could use a chop of a couple of inches. It would look great. As far as lowering, TRD at 1.5 - 1.8 for me was perfect. With the added feel I can swerve around the pot holes.

12-25-2008, 08:23 PM	#13
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	you could always throw a couple of Dana 60's and some mudders under your Yaris.... if you think it is to low __________________

12-26-2008, 12:17 AM	#14
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Yeah my yaris after trd springs is the same hight as my acura legend. Our cars have horrendus fender gap. The only other car that may have had simular or more was my 240sx. Now that was bad. Even after i lowerd it it didnt look lowerd. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

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