Lowering JUST the back of the sedan - Toyota Yaris Forums

matthewboii · 01-08-2009, 10:58 AM

just a tiny bit,

what do you think of this idea?

i have noticed on the sedan it seems that the back wheels have much more space between tire and wheel well then the front, causing the car to look like the back wheel is somewhere around an inch smaller then the front... its obv just an illusion but i really dont like it, especially for when i plan to put new 17 inch wheels on, i will be extremely pissed if the back wheels look smaller just because of this...

so what do you think? and how much should the back be lowered?

MUSKOKA800 · 01-09-2009, 12:38 PM

Perhaps you should go with a mild drop all around.
I'd fear that the stock wheel well openings will look huge with 17's and low-profile rubber installed.
I installed TRD springs in my sedan. They're advertised at 1.2" drop but mine has settled at closer to 1.5" after a while. You might consider the Eibach springs which are advertised to drop 1" only.

Or just throw some junk into the truck to lower the tail only.

PetersRedYaris · 01-09-2009, 02:25 PM

A great mild drop is the Tanabe NF210 springs. They drop -1.2 front and -1.6 rear on the sedan. They ride great too...

cali yaris · 01-09-2009, 07:50 PM

As Peter suggests, the Tanabes do even out the gap. Maybe the other brands do also, but I don't know.

matthewboii · 01-09-2009, 08:38 PM

thanks ill keep that set in mind!

matthewboii · 01-09-2009, 11:30 PM

having trouble finding the springs with those drop levels on the microimage site... are they there?

matthewboii · 01-09-2009, 11:35 PM

nvm sorry didnt realize the site just has the numbers for the hb up

YarisSedan · 01-10-2009, 12:39 AM

Its because the way the rear fenders are. The easiest way to fix this is to get wheel spacers to bring the wheel out so its more flush with the body. Cause if you lower the car it will only make it more obviouse.

PetersRedYaris · 01-10-2009, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewboii

nvm sorry didnt realize the site just has the numbers for the hb up

The sedan and Liftback use the same springs, though they drop each car a different amount. My earlier post is correct for the sedan drop...

cali yaris · 01-10-2009, 11:03 PM

That's correct, both cars share the same spring set up and the Tanabe part numbers are the same.

01-08-2009, 10:58 AM	#1
matthewboii View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Flint Mica Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 62	Lowering JUST the back of the sedan just a tiny bit, what do you think of this idea? i have noticed on the sedan it seems that the back wheels have much more space between tire and wheel well then the front, causing the car to look like the back wheel is somewhere around an inch smaller then the front... its obv just an illusion but i really dont like it, especially for when i plan to put new 17 inch wheels on, i will be extremely pissed if the back wheels look smaller just because of this... so what do you think? and how much should the back be lowered?

01-09-2009, 12:38 PM	#2
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	Perhaps you should go with a mild drop all around. I'd fear that the stock wheel well openings will look huge with 17's and low-profile rubber installed. I installed TRD springs in my sedan. They're advertised at 1.2" drop but mine has settled at closer to 1.5" after a while. You might consider the Eibach springs which are advertised to drop 1" only. Or just throw some junk into the truck to lower the tail only. __________________ 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.

01-09-2009, 07:50 PM	#4
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	As Peter suggests, the Tanabes do even out the gap. Maybe the other brands do also, but I don't know. __________________ 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.

01-10-2009, 12:39 AM	#8
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Its because the way the rear fenders are. The easiest way to fix this is to get wheel spacers to bring the wheel out so its more flush with the body. Cause if you lower the car it will only make it more obviouse. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

01-10-2009, 11:03 PM	#10
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	That's correct, both cars share the same spring set up and the Tanabe part numbers are the same. __________________ 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.

01-09-2009, 02:25 PM	#3
PetersRedYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Scion xB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 1,059	A great mild drop is the Tanabe NF210 springs. They drop -1.2 front and -1.6 rear on the sedan. They ride great too...

01-09-2009, 08:38 PM	#5
matthewboii View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Flint Mica Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 62	thanks ill keep that set in mind!

01-09-2009, 11:30 PM	#6
matthewboii View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Flint Mica Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 62	having trouble finding the springs with those drop levels on the microimage site... are they there?

01-09-2009, 11:35 PM	#7
matthewboii View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Flint Mica Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 62	nvm sorry didnt realize the site just has the numbers for the hb up

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