Lowering limitations? - Toyota Yaris Forums

seanele · 08-15-2007, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jm1681

Hello all :)

I currently have a MKIV VW and have a limit as to how far I can lower my car with the OEM front sway bar due to driveshaft clearance issues. I can swap the front bar for one that will allow a greater drop, but (A) I don't want to go lower with this car, and (B) I REALLY don't want to drop the subframe.

I was wondering if there is a similar issue with the Yaris, in particular the hatchback.

Thanx :)

do you drive a Yaris too..or just the MK4? ..which MK4 you drive?

before my current GLi,
i used to have '03 GTi and once i test fit my friend's H&R cup Kit,
i couldn't remember the exact number..but i kno for sure it was more than 2.3 drop.
the car looks so nice and felt more balanced in corners. i love it, but it's just too expensive.

..>>

03Z33 · 08-16-2007, 03:49 AM

The first thing to touch down on my car was the oil pan and front bumper (pretty much even)... the front subframe is also pretty low. You won't have any issues like on the VW and even on the VW you can just use longer (or adjustable) sway bar end links to increase the stock sway bar clearance.

Coming from a Euro you may be dissapointed with the conservative drop most of the Yaris parts offer. You will need to do some custom work or spend the $$ on some higher end co's if you're set on going low.

brickhardmeat · 08-16-2007, 11:27 AM

shit I thought the guy was talkng about a yaris, word of advice...

vortex

jm1681 · 08-16-2007, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by brickhardmeat

...you can pick up a set of coilovers for about 875. shipped or you can spend 200. on springs and 319. on struts

I'll go with springs and struts personally. Less to worry about IMHO ;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by seanele

do you drive a Yaris too..or just the MK4? ..which MK4 you drive?

I don't even have the Yaris at the moment.

I have a 20thAE GTI that I love so much. Unfortunately, it SERIOUSLY hates me. It treats me like shit no matter how good I am to it. I have startup issues, running issues (It is NOT chipped), incesant rattles, it just sucks. I wanted to grow old with this car and thats not going to happen.

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Originally Posted by brickhardmeat

shit I thought the guy was talkng about a yaris...

Indeed I am. Things go according to plan, I'll be getting one this weekend ;)

I need what the Yaris has to offer at this point in my life. Sure I'm going to mod it a little, but nothing major whatsoever.

brickhardmeat · 08-16-2007, 01:38 PM

hey I totally hear you on that, I gave up my VW for the Yaris and don't miss it one bit

whichever you decide , springs and trd struts or coilovers you will sure want them fast because I could hardly stand to drive mine stock

either one is a huge improvement you just have the option of going lower than 1.9 with the coilovers and closing up that gap

08-16-2007, 11:27 AM	#3
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	shit I thought the guy was talkng about a yaris, word of advice... vortex __________________ SPONSORED BY

08-16-2007, 01:38 PM	#5
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	hey I totally hear you on that, I gave up my VW for the Yaris and don't miss it one bit whichever you decide , springs and trd struts or coilovers you will sure want them fast because I could hardly stand to drive mine stock either one is a huge improvement you just have the option of going lower than 1.9 with the coilovers and closing up that gap __________________ SPONSORED BY

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08-16-2007, 03:49 AM	#2
03Z33 View User's Garage Drives: TCR10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,132	The first thing to touch down on my car was the oil pan and front bumper (pretty much even)... the front subframe is also pretty low. You won't have any issues like on the VW and even on the VW you can just use longer (or adjustable) sway bar end links to increase the stock sway bar clearance. Coming from a Euro you may be dissapointed with the conservative drop most of the Yaris parts offer. You will need to do some custom work or spend the $$ on some higher end co's if you're set on going low.