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04-30-2012, 12:28 AM | #1 | |
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for now i just want to enjoy a spirited drive, so i will just buy the smaller swaybar. but i have to say, having a strutbar is kinda cool though
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04-30-2012, 07:46 AM | #2 | |
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06-21-2012, 05:45 PM | #3 | |
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what were your tire pressures? (this has a lot more to do with your issue than any suspension component, especially on R comps)
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04-30-2012, 12:56 AM | #4 |
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Yeah it does look nice under the hood :p But due to the rather small engine bay, it makes access to the battery and other stuff at the back a bit difficult, just so you know.
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12-28-2012, 04:45 AM | #5 |
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Not only does a front strut bar make a difference, there is a difference between strut bars. My first strut bar was a Tanabe. I installed it and adjusted the preload. As I did so, I discovered that I could easily deform the bar by pushing on it. If my scrawny self can bend it, just think what a 2,200 pound car can do. When I drove the car with the Tanabe, I wanted to believe that there was a difference in turn in because of the money I spent on it, but ultimately I could not really tell a difference between the Tanabe installed and no bar installed. Eventually, I bit the bullet and ordered an Ultra Racing front bar. That, I can tell you, made a very noticeable difference! Turn in was much more crisp. Of course, this is all relative to my set up, so here are my details; Megan racing coil-overs and adjustable shocks, 23mm Ultra Racing rear sway bar, front and rear under braces, and 16.3 lb, 17x7.5" Motegi MR125 wheels with Toyo Proxes 4 205/40 tires. The main reason I chose that tire and wheel combo is that it keeps my speedo correct. This is my daily driver. I have a 1972 240Z for autocrossing and track days, but if I ever decide to Autocross my Yaris (I did once), I will definitely buy some 15x7" wheels with 205/50 or 225/50 Kumho V710s. The underpowered Yaris needs all the help it can get from the lower gearing of the smaller wheels.
By the way, has anyone ever tried an off set tire set up? I'm thinking of 225/50/15 in front and 205/50/15 in the rear. With that set up you might not need as much front camber which would give you better acceleration and braking (camber reduces the contact patch when the car is going straight). |
03-30-2013, 02:50 PM | #6 |
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Thanks for this great guide! :)
I had problem with handling in my first 4000 miles but now the handling has changed drastically. I do not do autocross. My driving characteristic is spirited driving, but only in the weekend. I am stuck in the traffic for the rest of the week with 19 Mph average speed. I am using Toyo Proxes R1R 195/55/R15 with Advanti Storm-1 wheels (10.9 lbs). I understand that the tires won't last to 20,000 miles but my mileage is short (40 miles weekdays, 28 miles weekend). The air pressure for both front and rear is 35. What is the recommended air pressure for my tires? |
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as you aren't actually racing the car, all of the above is just theory. enjoy the yaris, and i'm sure tire pressures won't really be a factor. there's really no reason to ever push your car past 70% capability on the street, legally.
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06-28-2013, 10:03 PM | #8 |
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06-28-2013, 11:06 PM | #9 |
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08-19-2013, 02:22 PM | #10 |
Drives: 2004 Toyota Echo HB Join Date: Aug 2013
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Hello,
A noob question for Tamago or suspension experts, I purchased a 2004 Echo that was kept by the original owner in his garage and only had 49,000 miles. The car was certified by Toyota and the engine bay is mint and looked new. I already purchased a Tanabe NF210, and is looking to upgrade the shocks and struts to Koni Yellow or KYB GR2s. The question is: Will a 15x7 offset of +25 XXR 527 or 522 work for the car without any issues, using 175/50/15 Yokohama S Drives? Tamago has mentioned using 15x6.5 offset of +38 for street use is fine. Thanks in advance. |
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Sorry, wrong tire specs.
Should be: 195/50/15 Yokohama S Drive |
11-25-2014, 07:55 AM | #12 |
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Since it's a sticky, I don't feel bad reviving this old thread.
My '13 Yaris is really twitchy on the highway. My wife's '09 is very smooth by comparison. We both have stock suspension and tires. I'm hoping someone will have some advice. From what I've read in this thread, I'm hoping it's a simple toe or camber adjustment.
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11-25-2014, 04:29 PM | #14 |
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Hondajt: I had the exact same issue, the Yaris felt unstable at highway speeds, felt nervous. 205mm wide tires and lowering springs knocked that down a good bit, but driving time is what fixed it for me. The more time i spent driving it the less noticeable it became, now i don't notice any twitchy behavior at all.
Rear sway bar also seems to be a well praised mod that knocks down the nervous feeling the Yaris has at highway speeds, it might be worth a look into if you want to leave the Yaris mostly stock. |
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So, after nearly 160K miles, I'm getting ready to replace the rear shocks on my 09 liftback- changing out the OEM units for a a pair of Bilstein B6's. I plan to replace the bushings, bumpers, and supports with new OEM bits, and retain the other hardware. At the same time, I'm intend to add a TRD torsion spring / sway bar. I'm also going to add a Universal Racing two-point rear strut bar. The suspension is otherwise stock (I'll have the front struts changed out- they're still factory OEM- at a future date). I upsized the wheels and tires from the 14" base to a 15", running P185/60R15's on them, last year. Except for the back end being a bit light, especially on the freeway in high winds (or being buffeted by semi's), it handles pretty well- I like throwing this little washing machine on wheels around our fair city streets.
Lots of experts on this forum- so I'll ask: anything that I need to watch out for or otherwise be aware of in this re-fit? The shock replacement looks to be pretty straightforward, as is the installation of the sway bar and strut. Just checking one more time to see if there are any known (or unknown) gremlins to watch out for in this process. Thanks in advance... |
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I recommend getting it up on a lift if you can, makes the whole process so much simpler than putting it on jacks. I would also suggest buying extra bolts--I've had a few of the lower bolts shear off when changing them. |
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04-04-2022, 06:35 AM | #18 |
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Great thread! Worth reading.
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