The official "my Yaris handles bad on the highway/with crosswinds" thread - Page 6 - Toyota Yaris Forums

YarisSedan · 11-04-2008, 07:36 PM

Mine used to do that. But wheni put on the trd swaybar it seemed to go away. Once i put the trd springs on it i never had this problem anymore no matter how fast im going

Ryu · 11-04-2008, 09:28 PM

Try to fill up your windshield washer fluid and gas to full on windy day and see if it happens again.

Windshield fluid add weight to the front and gas add weight to the rear.
Combined = stable ride on cross windy day.

I feel my car is quite heavy after I top up those 2 to full. Try it and you will feel the difference!!

By the way, our yaris is very aerodynamic from the front side but not for those cross wind.

Phaeton · 11-04-2008, 10:31 PM

How about slowing down lol.

Stargate YARlantIS · 11-04-2008, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Phaeton

How about slowing down lol.

lol....or speed up! jk

Ryu · 11-04-2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Stargate YARlantIS

lol....or speed up! jk

Haha, that would be another subject

YAR1S · 11-05-2008, 12:17 AM

haha slowing down would result in a semi rear ending my poor yaris, its a two lane highway and if your that one slow person your more than likely gonna cause trouble for everyone else. Although I dont mind going slower, I often take the business route which is 5-10 mph slower than the normal highway, just to save gas.

and my tank and washer fluid (not much weight?) were both full.
It may very well be the road I travel the crappiest part of I-40 in the state twice a day, what do i expect. glad they voted for the road improvement bond in my state, hopefully I wont have to worry about it much longer.

drbilal · 11-05-2008, 06:25 AM

swaybar and/or drop is ur answer

MUSKOKA800 · 11-05-2008, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by YarisSedan

Mine used to do that. But wheni put on the trd swaybar it seemed to go away. Once i put the trd springs on it i never had this problem anymore no matter how fast im going

My experience exactly. Add a TRD swaybar and most of your shifty cross-wind issues will be resolved. And your general handling will be vastly improved as well. I've said it before on this forum, the TRD swaybar should be factory installed on every Yaris (the sedan for sure), for safety sake.

YAR1S · 11-05-2008, 05:57 PM

Im starting to think its the ridges in the road from the big rigs. Maybe cause the yaris isnt that wide, and its falling into the ridges kinda funny, so when I move slightly from left to right it tugs? maybe? no?

Latka · 11-05-2008, 11:41 PM

Sounds like "tramlining" to me. Certain vehicles / wheel & tire combos seem more prone to it - but you got it. Following the traction grooves in the highway.

TheRealEnth · 11-05-2008, 11:48 PM

its the wind.. has happened to me forever... when hurricanes come... It sucks to drive on the highway... its like... i go above 55 and i gotta hold the steering wheel like its about to explode if i loosen slightly.. i almost crashed the 1st time it ever happened to me.. caught me off guard and threw me a lane over fast.. But yeah.. Sway bar and dropping it will definitely solve your problem!

helphelp911 · 02-01-2009, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MUSKOKA800

My experience exactly. Add a TRD swaybar and most of your shifty cross-wind issues will be resolved. And your general handling will be vastly improved as well. I've said it before on this forum, the TRD swaybar should be factory installed on every Yaris (the sedan for sure), for safety sake.

For the swaybar, should i need to install the TRD shocks/spring in order to see its effect?

Will stock + swaybar keep the car stable on highway with some wind?

NJBob · 02-01-2009, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Latka

Sounds like "tramlining" to me. Certain vehicles / wheel & tire combos seem more prone to it - but you got it. Following the traction grooves in the highway.

+1 Our Route 295 is deeply rutted from so many tractor trailers over the years and will pull you from side to side. It's a 3 lane hwy and the middle lane is the worst. My '98 Neon had the same problem.
If it's the wind than there's not much you can do but slow down and hold on with both hands. I mean do you have the problem when it's NOT windy?

Cutie Pie #2 · 02-01-2009, 07:56 AM

Sway bar and wider tires, like I just did.

SilverBack · 02-01-2009, 08:01 AM

Know how you guys feel. Most fwys here are unevenly surfaced. Sometimes I feel like I have to white-knuckle the wheel while doing 80, especially on windy days. The short wheel-base and track of the LB isn't well-suited for these conditions. Someday I'll get my TRD suspension upgrade to handle this...

TheSilkySmooth · 02-01-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by k r a y z e e . j o j o

Know how you guys feel. Most fwys here are unevenly surfaced. Sometimes I feel like I have to white-knuckle the wheel while doing 80, especially on windy days. The short wheel-base and track of the LB isn't well-suited for these conditions. Someday I'll get my TRD suspension upgrade to handle this...

The car has a crappy, rubbery strut front end that doesnt hold alignment too well. So that alignment has to be good. That said, make sure you dont have TOO MUCH air in the rear tires as this makes this car REALLY twitchy - I run no more than 26-28 psi on the stockers out back. And no more than 29 -31 in the fronts. IN the Operating range, the less air in the tire, the slower the steering response will be - Sport Motorcycle riders might know this. OTW, MORE aerodynamic shape means MORE response to wind directional changes - not less. My old Fiat 128 3dr (weighed 700lb less than yaris) was a box-on-box brick and was NOT affected by wind at all. Went 100mph all day - Just one hand on the tiller. In the Yar 3dr, I just pretend we are flying a PiperCub and go with the flow as they say

- the bro

TheSilkySmooth · 02-01-2009, 10:46 AM

a Wide tyre is NOT good on a lite car. The stock are too big as it is. Car needs 165-70R 14's MAX - the rest of the rubber is wasted - and can cause nasty hydroplaning and increased rolling resistance. Big tyres are a joke, all looks and NO function on a stock rubbery suspension. I know you all want that hot-wheels look. Looks supercede function in this silly USA. -Papa

MUSKOKA800 · 02-01-2009, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by helphelp911

For the swaybar, should i need to install the TRD shocks/spring in order to see its effect?

Will stock + swaybar keep the car stable on highway with some wind?

Yes, just the swaybar makes a world of difference. Much more confident feel at highway speeds.

View Poll Results: Do you think the wind plays with your Yaris
Cops think I'm drunk when driving vs. wind	49	54.44%
My Yaris drives straight like an arrow	19	21.11%
Who cares, cause I don't	22	24.44%
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11-04-2008, 07:36 PM	#91
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Mine used to do that. But wheni put on the trd swaybar it seemed to go away. Once i put the trd springs on it i never had this problem anymore no matter how fast im going __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

11-04-2008, 09:28 PM	#92
Ryu View User's Garage Drives: Copper Orange Mica Yaris Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Surrey, BC Posts: 503	Try to fill up your windshield washer fluid and gas to full on windy day and see if it happens again. Windshield fluid add weight to the front and gas add weight to the rear. Combined = stable ride on cross windy day. I feel my car is quite heavy after I top up those 2 to full. Try it and you will feel the difference!! By the way, our yaris is very aerodynamic from the front side but not for those cross wind. __________________ My Copper Orange Mica Yaris with 9.3lb Kosei K1 TS http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10951 http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13882 http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...180#post472180 Last edited by Ryu; 11-04-2008 at 09:39 PM.

11-05-2008, 11:48 PM	#101
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	its the wind.. has happened to me forever... when hurricanes come... It sucks to drive on the highway... its like... i go above 55 and i gotta hold the steering wheel like its about to explode if i loosen slightly.. i almost crashed the 1st time it ever happened to me.. caught me off guard and threw me a lane over fast.. But yeah.. Sway bar and dropping it will definitely solve your problem! __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

02-01-2009, 07:56 AM	#104
Cutie Pie #2 View User's Garage Drives: 2014 Honda CR-V LX Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delta,PA Posts: 324	Sway bar and wider tires, like I just did. __________________ http://www.midatlanticnostalgiaconvention.com

11-04-2008, 10:31 PM	#93
Phaeton View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Port Angeles, Wa Posts: 385	How about slowing down lol.

11-05-2008, 12:17 AM	#96
YAR1S View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris 3dr LB (Bayou Blue) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,602	haha slowing down would result in a semi rear ending my poor yaris, its a two lane highway and if your that one slow person your more than likely gonna cause trouble for everyone else. Although I dont mind going slower, I often take the business route which is 5-10 mph slower than the normal highway, just to save gas. and my tank and washer fluid (not much weight?) were both full. It may very well be the road I travel the crappiest part of I-40 in the state twice a day, what do i expect. glad they voted for the road improvement bond in my state, hopefully I wont have to worry about it much longer.

11-05-2008, 06:25 AM	#97
drbilal View User's Garage Drives: BELTA SEDAN Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NYC \| Pakistan Posts: 128	swaybar and/or drop is ur answer

11-05-2008, 05:57 PM	#99
YAR1S View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris 3dr LB (Bayou Blue) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,602	Im starting to think its the ridges in the road from the big rigs. Maybe cause the yaris isnt that wide, and its falling into the ridges kinda funny, so when I move slightly from left to right it tugs? maybe? no?

11-05-2008, 11:41 PM	#100
Latka Drives: 0x Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 74	Sounds like "tramlining" to me. Certain vehicles / wheel & tire combos seem more prone to it - but you got it. Following the traction grooves in the highway.

02-01-2009, 08:01 AM	#105
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Know how you guys feel. Most fwys here are unevenly surfaced. Sometimes I feel like I have to white-knuckle the wheel while doing 80, especially on windy days. The short wheel-base and track of the LB isn't well-suited for these conditions. Someday I'll get my TRD suspension upgrade to handle this... __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

02-01-2009, 10:46 AM	#107
TheSilkySmooth Drives: 08 3DR 5M Bayou Blue; 09 Fos Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 622	a Wide tyre is NOT good on a lite car. The stock are too big as it is. Car needs 165-70R 14's MAX - the rest of the rubber is wasted - and can cause nasty hydroplaning and increased rolling resistance. Big tyres are a joke, all looks and NO function on a stock rubbery suspension. I know you all want that hot-wheels look. Looks supercede function in this silly USA. -Papa

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