Just took the Yaris on Highway.. - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Yawesh · 03-13-2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Twistoffate0817

And I have to say I was surprised on how well it did. The engine noise is a little loud, but thats the only "bad" thing. Handling was good, and it was easy to speed up to get onto the highway. :)

you must have an advanced type X class Yaris, my Yaris gets rocked by the wind all the time

SeaYa · 03-13-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kenora

I have only driven my 2009 5 door LB 900 km so far but already HATE the uneasy feel on the highway in windy conditions... what can I do to improve it?

Quick, cheap, noticable difference? Rear Sway Bar

kenora · 03-13-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaYa

Quick, cheap, noticable difference? Rear Sway Bar

Thanks, great idea...where do I get one and how much?

*Astroman* · 03-13-2009, 05:40 PM

Contact Caliyaris (garm, microimage) He has a progress one for cheaper than the trd version. TRDsparks.com has the rear TRD sway bar, that is where I got mine from.

kenora · 03-13-2009, 05:43 PM

Thanks...and I just found the DIY install in the suspension forum

gmodder · 03-13-2009, 06:18 PM

Will different shocks and struts also help the handling on the highway...Iam lowered with TRD springs and 205/40/17's with TRD rear swaybar and still gets kind of goofy on the freeway....

supmet · 03-15-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gmodder

Will different shocks and struts also help the handling on the highway...Iam lowered with TRD springs and 205/40/17's with TRD rear swaybar and still gets kind of goofy on the freeway....

I'm on the stock 15s, stock suspension, with just the sway bar, and it handles just fine on the freeway. If I spent 2 grand on wheels and suspension, and my car drove "goofy" on the freeway, I'd get an alignment or a refund. You did align your car after getting new suspension right?

blazin09s · 03-16-2009, 02:16 AM

i compare driving my yaris on the interstate when it's windy to piloting a small airplane. Stressful ...and I kiss the ground when I get out.

churp · 03-16-2009, 11:04 AM

Weight makes quite a difference.....full tank helps, but extra load (as long as it's evenly distributed) makes a world of difference. In extreme wind safety tops gas mileage for me.

ztlonewolf · 03-16-2009, 11:05 AM

i drive my yaris on the interstate and have no problems with acceleration or speed,no matter what gear i'm in,although i like using third to enter the interstate,it gives me the speed i need to merge with traffic,the only problem i have is with handling in the wind,but you'll have that no matter what vehicle you drive,even when i drove truck,fully loaded,the wind would still blow me all over the place

blazin09s · 03-16-2009, 08:08 PM

i had a 2007 Honda Civic Si coupe before this yaris hatch and there was no uneasy feel on a windy interstate.

*tomato* · 03-16-2009, 09:20 PM

^ can't compare the Civic SI

with anything else!

kuyachris84 · 03-17-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by m911gt

Damnit, I thought it would be about the same

Me too! LOL

wiirenet · 03-19-2009, 02:12 PM

First day I went on the highway freaked me out, I was on the phone how I always am after work and for the first time I said "I have to go, I need both my hands!" So maybe the yaris will make me a safer driver lol.

I don't know if it was an exceptionally windy day, or just the fact that it was 55+ mph, but I did feel like the wind or something was making me wobble- I had never experienced such a feeling since I've only driven a large nissan maxima until the yaris hatchback.

If I get that feeling again (basically I feel like I'm going to blown into the next lane/car) I will research sway bars. I have no idea how they work but if they seriously make a big difference with the swaying I will consider it. Surprised the dealer didn't mention/sell them.. seems like an important thing, unless people are used to and don't care about the car being wobbly on the highway...

*edit
Dumb question but I am wondering... does the car just *feel* like you're swaying/wobbly/going to get blown into the next lane or is it seriously light enough to be pushed a significant enough amount and is dangerous? Bascially.. does it just feel dangerous but its nothing to worry about, or is there a possibility if I'm not careful I'll bump into another car?? (3dr hatchback)

*tomato* · 03-19-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wiirenet

Dumb question but I am wondering... does the car just *feel* like you're swaying/wobbly/going to get blown into the next lane or is it seriously light enough to be pushed a significant enough amount and is dangerous? Bascially.. does it just feel dangerous but its nothing to worry about, or is there a possibility if I'm not careful I'll bump into another car?? (3dr hatchback)

IMO, it's not just a feeling.

I freaked out too, the first time I felt the wind push my Yaris around, believe me!

Dealers usually just tell you the positive stuff about the car, not the negative (well, not unless they have something better ..er... more $$$ to sell you! ).

03-13-2009, 05:40 PM	#22
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03-16-2009, 11:04 AM	#27
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03-19-2009, 02:12 PM	#32
wiirenet View User's Garage Drives: Black '09 2dr HB Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: near Chicago, IL Posts: 286	First day I went on the highway freaked me out, I was on the phone how I always am after work and for the first time I said "I have to go, I need both my hands!" So maybe the yaris will make me a safer driver lol. I don't know if it was an exceptionally windy day, or just the fact that it was 55+ mph, but I did feel like the wind or something was making me wobble- I had never experienced such a feeling since I've only driven a large nissan maxima until the yaris hatchback. If I get that feeling again (basically I feel like I'm going to blown into the next lane/car) I will research sway bars. I have no idea how they work but if they seriously make a big difference with the swaying I will consider it. Surprised the dealer didn't mention/sell them.. seems like an important thing, unless people are used to and don't care about the car being wobbly on the highway... edit Dumb question but I am wondering... does the car just feel* like you're swaying/wobbly/going to get blown into the next lane or is it seriously light enough to be pushed a significant enough amount and is dangerous? Bascially.. does it just feel dangerous but its nothing to worry about, or is there a possibility if I'm not careful I'll bump into another car?? (3dr hatchback)