rear anti sway bar = better mileage? - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

*tomato* · 11-15-2009, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lewis

When I started this thread I thought to myself - could it?- it seems to help me hold my speed with less throttle through turns which should in theory result in better mpg. But be assured I got the bar to actually reform our medical system. I was getting a weak stomach from all the leaning and pitching from the stock Yaris- the rear bar really cleared it up. So now President Obama- you really don't have to do that health care reform thing you've been working on- my Yaris rear sway bar solved both that pesky energy situaion AND our health care crisis!

Next - getting my rear sway bar to solve global warming and to cure cancer..........stay tuned!

Might be the best mod of the century :-)

Hahahaha!!

docB · 11-29-2009, 05:54 PM

What sway bar did you add Lweis? I leased this car so anything I would add needs to come off easily.
doc

advocate · 12-02-2009, 08:18 PM

All sway bars install the same and in under 10 minutes by a knowledgeable person. The thicker the bar the more roll resistance that is added. But obviously for you hypermilers, thicker = weights more = slightly less MPG. So take it for what it's worth.

There are 19mm, 22mm, and 23mm swaybars for the Yaris.

cali yaris · 12-02-2009, 08:53 PM

There are only 19mm and 23mm as far as I know. TRD is 19mm.

UR 19mm = 12 pounds
UR 23mm = 15 pounds

why? · 12-03-2009, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

There are only 19mm and 23mm as far as I know. TRD is 19mm.

UR 19mm = 12 pounds
UR 23mm = 15 pounds

Ouch!!! So much for getting one of those.

Loren · 12-03-2009, 08:58 PM

Conventional wisdom says that a Yaris loses about 1mpg for every 100 pounds that is added to it. So, a 12 pound swaybar would maybe take away .12 mpg.

Honestly, I do think that slowing down less for turns (that you'll be able to do more confidently after adding the swaybar) would make AT LEAST that much of a difference.

why? · 12-04-2009, 10:42 AM

You are right for normal peoples, and if i were to even think about any type of racing it would prolly be a must add. But I am kinda nuts, and am planning on removing the rear interior pieces for weight reduction soon. Just a bit lazy, lol.

As for corner confidence, I love that rear end stepping out, that stuff is just fun. Drifting is my type of entertainment. Speed up into the corners, don't slow down!

lol losing control because you're too fast into a corner and you hit the grass is kinda nuts. I need to learn more about drifting.

12-02-2009, 08:53 PM	#40
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	There are only 19mm and 23mm as far as I know. TRD is 19mm. UR 19mm = 12 pounds UR 23mm = 15 pounds __________________ 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.

12-03-2009, 08:58 PM	#42
Loren What? Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Safety Harbor, FL Posts: 1,006	Conventional wisdom says that a Yaris loses about 1mpg for every 100 pounds that is added to it. So, a 12 pound swaybar would maybe take away .12 mpg. Honestly, I do think that slowing down less for turns (that you'll be able to do more confidently after adding the swaybar) would make AT LEAST that much of a difference. __________________ ----------------------- Loren@InvisibleSun.org -----------------------

12-04-2009, 10:42 AM	#43
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	You are right for normal peoples, and if i were to even think about any type of racing it would prolly be a must add. But I am kinda nuts, and am planning on removing the rear interior pieces for weight reduction soon. Just a bit lazy, lol. As for corner confidence, I love that rear end stepping out, that stuff is just fun. Drifting is my type of entertainment. Speed up into the corners, don't slow down! lol losing control because you're too fast into a corner and you hit the grass is kinda nuts. I need to learn more about drifting. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

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11-29-2009, 05:54 PM	#38
docB Drives: '09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Western N.Y. Posts: 75	What sway bar did you add Lweis? I leased this car so anything I would add needs to come off easily. doc

12-02-2009, 08:18 PM	#39
advocate Drives: car Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: location Posts: 1,033	All sway bars install the same and in under 10 minutes by a knowledgeable person. The thicker the bar the more roll resistance that is added. But obviously for you hypermilers, thicker = weights more = slightly less MPG. So take it for what it's worth. There are 19mm, 22mm, and 23mm swaybars for the Yaris.