My 2011 Vitz

[TerenceCruz]

Originally Posted by ern-diz

How does it do on the freeway?

After lowering mine just a few inches with S Tech's, I get some rubbing when going through gutter dips too quickly and when hitting uneven spots on the freeway at higher speed.

I get virtually no rubbing on the freeway haha. Well I mean with the exception of really big bumps, but other than that, even on normal imperfections I get no rubbing. Definitely happy with that, thanks to the max dampening and 10k/8k Swift springs haha.

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by TerenceCruz

I get virtually no rubbing on the freeway haha. Well I mean with the exception of really big bumps, but other than that, even on normal imperfections I get no rubbing. Definitely happy with that, thanks to the max dampening and 10k/8k Swift springs haha.

Hmm...I might need to look at getting new wheels, rolling the fenders, something...it's not that bad, but it bugs me a little...

[TerenceCruz]

Originally Posted by ern-diz

Hmm...I might need to look at getting new wheels, rolling the fenders, something...it's not that bad, but it bugs me a little...

It's probably just because you're on 17s. Fender rolling would definitely help too of course. When I had Tein S Techs I had 15x7 +31 offset (Because of my 10mm spacers) And they never rubbed even with passengers haha. My exhaust did. I had a Tanabe Medalion at the time but I decided to sell it cause it hung way too low and I wanted to get my coilovers and wheels instead.

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by TerenceCruz

It's probably just because you're on 17s. Fender rolling would definitely help too of course. When I had Tein S Techs I had 15x7 +31 offset (Because of my 10mm spacers) And they never rubbed even with passengers haha. My exhaust did. I had a Tanabe Medalion at the time but I decided to sell it cause it hung way too low and I wanted to get my coilovers and wheels instead.

The thing is, the official wheel and tire guide thread says that 205/40/17 is a commonly used size for lowering. I've also seen other posts from members running the same wheel size and springs, asked them about rubbing and they claim they get none. Some have asked me what my offset is, but I don't know what it is. As far as you know, can offset make the difference between rubbing and no rubbing on the same wheel size?

[coheed]

I miss being able to start up and take off. Having to fiddle with ride height before I move gets annoying

[TerenceCruz]

Originally Posted by coheed

I miss being able to start up and take off. Having to fiddle with ride height before I move gets annoying

Hahaha yeah man my boy feels the same way with his bagged Subie. You have the manual air management? Regardless it must be nice to be on air :( I'll get there one day! Definitely trying to hop on a big body Lexus VIP build in the near future.

[coheed]

Yea I have manual paddles, which are a huge pain. There are so many fittings compared to analog or digital electronic management. My right front leaks and I can't figure out from where, so I have to top it off every 3 minutes.

[TerenceCruz]

Originally Posted by coheed

Yea I have manual paddles, which are a huge pain. There are so many fittings compared to analog or digital electronic management. My right front leaks and I can't figure out from where, so I have to top it off every 3 minutes.

Sheeeesh. I feel like there are pros and cons for manual paddles. MOSTLY cons but you know what I mean. I like the gauges you get with them and how they seem more accurate. When my boy takes passengers he can air up in the back a little bit, and the gauges seem pretty accurate in terms of driver side to passenger side.

[coheed]

Originally Posted by TerenceCruz

Sheeeesh. I feel like there are pros and cons for manual paddles. MOSTLY cons but you know what I mean. I like the gauges you get with them and how they seem more accurate. When my boy takes passengers he can air up in the back a little bit, and the gauges seem pretty accurate in terms of driver side to passenger side.

Don't get me wrong, I like the control I have over my height. I just wish I could pin down my leaking lol. Also I wish it aired out a little bit quicker. The exhaust port on the manual valves are 1/8" and it takes so long for the front to go down. And I run twice the air in the front as the rear, so the back of the car is down 5 sec before the front.

I'm liking the 16's on your car more and more man. You're convincing me that static Yarii need 16's.

[TerenceCruz]

Originally Posted by coheed

Don't get me wrong, I like the control I have over my height. I just wish I could pin down my leaking lol. Also I wish it aired out a little bit quicker. The exhaust port on the manual valves are 1/8" and it takes so long for the front to go down. And I run twice the air in the front as the rear, so the back of the car is down 5 sec before the front.

I'm liking the 16's on your car more and more man. You're convincing me that static Yarii need 16's.

Ahhh very true, my friend said the same, we parked in the garage and I was like what're you doing, and he said "Still airing out" hahaha it was hella funny. The port can't go any bigger? And thanks a lot man, I feel the same way. I'm just looking towards a different type of wheel now. Still 16s, maybe 16x9 but I'm just over the mesh look haha.

[yarisugi]

@coheed - 1/8" lines are tiny! After you find your leak, try 1/4" at least. Not more than 3/8" though. Should help speed up your lowering/raising.

@TC- New wheels already? Curious what you have in mind...

[coheed]

Originally Posted by TerenceCruz

Ahhh very true, my friend said the same, we parked in the garage and I was like what're you doing, and he said "Still airing out" hahaha it was hella funny. The port can't go any bigger? And thanks a lot man, I feel the same way. I'm just looking towards a different type of wheel now. Still 16s, maybe 16x9 but I'm just over the mesh look haha.

I don't know if it could go any bigger. I would try drilling it out a bit, but at $15 and not being able to buy one locally, I think I'll leave it and deal with airing out slowly lol

Originally Posted by yarisugi

@coheed - 1/8" lines are tiny! After you find your leak, try 1/4" at least. Not more than 3/8" though. Should help speed up your lowering/raising.

@TC- New wheels already? Curious what you have in mind...

No my lines are 1/4", but the air exhaust port on the back of the manual paddle valves are 1/8". My raise time is great, its the lowering that takes forever.

[TerenceCruz]

Originally Posted by yarisugi

@coheed - 1/8" lines are tiny! After you find your leak, try 1/4" at least. Not more than 3/8" though. Should help speed up your lowering/raising.

@TC- New wheels already? Curious what you have in mind...

I was trying to avoid the mesh look, but I got a good offer for a trade for some brand new 16x9s so i'll post on here with pics if it goes through! Polished lips with white faces :) Still reps unfortunately, but ill fake the funk til i graduate school and get something nicer :)

[TerenceCruz]

Trade didn't go through, but I ended up finding some other JNCs in 16x9 that I loved. They will be arriving in a few days, and I'll mount the same tires I had on the BBS RS reps. Since they will be 16x9 I think the 195/45s will be the perfect stretch. Pics will be up when I get them on! :)

[TerenceCruz]

As promised. New wheels are on! 16x9 +25 JNC014 (Sorry they're still reps lol but I love them) on 195/45s. I have 10mm spacers in the rear. So +15 in the rear :) Hate how it looks high from the rear. Lol. There are some rubbing issues, so I will have to pull/flare the fenders out even more.

[coheed]

Seriously it looks awesome man. Props.

And you'll never get over thinking the Yaris looks high in the rear. I think mine looks high in the rear aired out lol

[TerenceCruz]

Originally Posted by coheed

Seriously it looks awesome man. Props.

And you'll never get over thinking the Yaris looks high in the rear. I think mine looks high in the rear aired out lol

Much love bro, thank you! And lol that's so irritating. Can they make a rear lip or something easier to get.. Smh haha.

[TerenceCruz]

More pictures with the homies recently acquired EG8 while he works on his GSR 4 door.





Still scraping pretty tough, probably gona add a tad bit more camber in the front. I love how she sits though!