Couple body mod questions

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Just to clarify, when I say bottom out, I'm talking about hitting the bump stops.

Gotcha. I remember having to cut them to 1.4", which was basically half the bump stop.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by ern-diz

Gotcha. I remember having to cut them to 1.4", which was basically half the bump stop.

I don't think I'm going to cut the bump stop this time around. I'd rather just bottom out on the bump stop than fully compress the dampers.

[BennyLava]

So how did your ride quality do, lazagna? Still the same as stock?

I take it none of you mean that you're scraping on anything. I may go with the 1.4" kit instead.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by BennyLava

So how did your ride quality do, lazagna? Still the same as stock?

I take it none of you mean that you're scraping on anything. I may go with the 1.4" kit instead.

With the Vios, I had the TRD Sportivo dampers. So with the combo of the two, the ride was definitely firmer than stock.

I'm used to driving lowered vehicles, so I don't really scrape on anything. However, with the custom resonator back I had on the Vios, the piping did scrape on speed bumps.

[BennyLava]

Do you think that a 1.4" drop, would still be noticeable? Would it be a noticeable improvement in looks, and a noticeable improvement when it comes to the wind at highway speeds? I don't have any experience in lowering a Yaris.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by BennyLava

Do you think that a 1.4" drop, would still be noticeable? Would it be a noticeable improvement in looks, and a noticeable improvement when it comes to the wind at highway speeds? I don't have any experience in lowering a Yaris.

It'll be noticeable in the looks department. For crosswinds, I think spring rates would have a bigger effect than the drop amount. From what I remember some years back, the S.Tech springs had the highest spring rates of the springs (at the time I got them). You can also get wider wheels and tires to help with cross wind traction.

[BennyLava]

Thanks again for all the help and replies. Its very much appreciated.

Do you think I'll need to cut the bumpstops on a 1.4" drop? Also, do you think the stock shocks and struts will be ok for that much drop?

Side note: I know you recommend the S-tech, but I just can't go that low. 2" is just too low imho, for me, on this car. H&R make top notch springs, so I know I'll be in good hands with their product.