Get rid of the vertigo stock susp. w/out lowering much - Toyota Yaris Forums

regal · 03-12-2009, 09:55 AM

After driving a koni'ed '93 civic for 10 years my new Yaris with its stock mushy bouncy suspension gives me vertigo. Literally sea-sick. Now the Civic was lowered too much to be practical, I couldn't get her up the incline to my garage and I couldn't drive her in the snow.

I like a tight harsh kidney jarring go-cart track suspension, just can't take the bouncy "at sea" suspension Toyota came up with.

I need to drive this neat little Yaris in the snow so I really don't want to lower her much.

Are there any matched spring/shock packages that have just a minimal lowering but get rid of the bouncy bounce?

fuji · 03-12-2009, 12:35 PM

Probably the cheapest way would be just to change you shocks while retaining your stock springs.

Probably the best solution would be a fully adjustable coilover. Just make sure the dampening can be adjusted.

CASTREX · 03-12-2009, 12:46 PM

For the smallest drop and improved handling you are looking for the TRD shocks and springs combo. Plus the TRD rear sway bar. That should make you happy.

A cheaper alternative for that set up would be:

Tokico HPS (Blues) + Tanabe NF springs + Ultra rear sway Bar

Also, pick up a set of front camber bolts. For like $20 bucks those would allow you to run a little bit of negative camber up front. And will improve your handling with minimal compromise on the tire wear

MUSKOKA800 · 03-12-2009, 01:20 PM

First, add at TRD swaybar.
You'll be shocked at the improvement in both handling and road manners with no noticable ride quality sacrifice and stock ride height. I had mine in four about a month prior to installing the balance of the TRD suspension components.

regal · 03-13-2009, 01:09 PM

I think I am going to sell my old civic and buy the TRD suspension, sounds like it is much firmer than stock. The blue shocks look like a nice way to save $100 but I like the idea of TRD's toyota engineering.

Another question, would it be possible to find a winter tire size for the 15" steelies that would effectively raise the vehicle back up to stock heigth ( with the TRD springs) ?

MUSKOKA800 · 03-13-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by regal

I think I am going to sell my old civic and buy the TRD suspension, sounds like it is much firmer than stock. The blue shocks look like a nice way to save $100 but I like the idea of TRD's toyota engineering.

Another question, would it be possible to find a winter tire size for the 15" steelies that would effectively raise the vehicle back up to stock heigth ( with the TRD springs) ?

The TRD spring/shock combo offers quite a bit stiffer ride. It's far, far from stock ride comfort. That said, it rails the turns which is what I like.

Regarding taller winter boots. You may find wheelwell clearance issues in the front. I have shorter than stock snows and still find the front wheelwells get packed with snow/slush/ice quite quickly. I'll be happier next winter just finding some snow's that bring it up to stock tire diameter, just for the ground clearance. My front lip should get a commission from the city for helping plow the streets.

03-12-2009, 09:55 AM	#1
regal Drives: 09 Yaris 3 Dr White LB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 432	Get rid of the vertigo stock susp. w/out lowering much After driving a koni'ed '93 civic for 10 years my new Yaris with its stock mushy bouncy suspension gives me vertigo. Literally sea-sick. Now the Civic was lowered too much to be practical, I couldn't get her up the incline to my garage and I couldn't drive her in the snow. I like a tight harsh kidney jarring go-cart track suspension, just can't take the bouncy "at sea" suspension Toyota came up with. I need to drive this neat little Yaris in the snow so I really don't want to lower her much. Are there any matched spring/shock packages that have just a minimal lowering but get rid of the bouncy bounce?

03-12-2009, 01:20 PM	#4
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	First, add at TRD swaybar. You'll be shocked at the improvement in both handling and road manners with no noticable ride quality sacrifice and stock ride height. I had mine in four about a month prior to installing the balance of the TRD suspension components. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

03-12-2009, 12:35 PM	#2
fuji Drives: Polar White Yaris HB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Honolulu Posts: 263	Probably the cheapest way would be just to change you shocks while retaining your stock springs. Probably the best solution would be a fully adjustable coilover. Just make sure the dampening can be adjusted.

03-12-2009, 12:46 PM	#3
CASTREX Who said Yaris was slow? View User's Garage Drives: Yaris T-Sport 2008 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 1,287	For the smallest drop and improved handling you are looking for the TRD shocks and springs combo. Plus the TRD rear sway bar. That should make you happy. A cheaper alternative for that set up would be: Tokico HPS (Blues) + Tanabe NF springs + Ultra rear sway Bar Also, pick up a set of front camber bolts. For like $20 bucks those would allow you to run a little bit of negative camber up front. And will improve your handling with minimal compromise on the tire wear

03-13-2009, 01:09 PM	#5
regal Drives: 09 Yaris 3 Dr White LB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 432	I think I am going to sell my old civic and buy the TRD suspension, sounds like it is much firmer than stock. The blue shocks look like a nice way to save $100 but I like the idea of TRD's toyota engineering. Another question, would it be possible to find a winter tire size for the 15" steelies that would effectively raise the vehicle back up to stock heigth ( with the TRD springs) ?