Won a $125 gift certificate to dealer's parts dept.. What should I put it towards? - Toyota Yaris Forums

IsLNdbOi · 11-05-2008, 10:01 PM

Ok, so I won a $125 gift certificate to use at my dealer's parts department. I know I want either this:

PTR11-52070
Red TRD lowering springs
$229 + installation (their site doesn't show install cost for these)

or this:

PTR11-52071
Red TRD rear sway bar
$213.30 (price of the part INCLUDING installation fee)

Is red the only color these things come in? If not, what other colors are they available in?

Which should I get? Which would you get?

LtNoogie · 11-05-2008, 10:05 PM

Definitely sway bar. I've only seen it in red.

Stargate YARlantIS · 11-05-2008, 11:38 PM

i would think they go together like PB&J....right??

IsLNdbOi · 11-05-2008, 11:38 PM

Of course they do, but I can only get one or the other right now not both.

Stargate YARlantIS · 11-05-2008, 11:40 PM

then get the TRD quick shift, you can install it yourself, and you may only have to put like $10 w/ it....how did you get the gift card???

IsLNdbOi · 11-05-2008, 11:42 PM

Does the TRD quick shift work on a Yaris w/ automatic transmission? I think I'd rather get one of the things I listed above.

My dealer had a halloween "party" and they had a raffle for $100 and $200 gift certificates for their parts department. To get raffle tickets, you had to bring canned foods to donate. They gave the same number of raffle tickets as canned foods each person brought. I knew not many people would show up and I brought 8 cans so I got 8 raffle tickets.

I was on my way to work so I dropped by, donated the canned foods and got my 8 tickets. The extra $25 is a gift certificate they sent me after I traded in my '07 3-door LB for the '09 5-door LB.

Stargate YARlantIS · 11-05-2008, 11:46 PM

thats cool....nah, it won't work on an A/T...I just assume every ricer has a stick...lol

IsLNdbOi · 11-05-2008, 11:47 PM

Hehe, you consider me a ricer? All I've added to my Yaris are mudguards and a rear bumper protector. The lowering springs or sway bar would be to improve the feel driving the car.

Oh, I did get a cheap exhaust tip, but that's because the stock exhaust pipe on our cars look like spaghetti. Gave up on the TRD / aftermarket exhaust idea because I don't want my car any louder than it is now and I don't want to hear my car farting.

Stargate YARlantIS · 11-05-2008, 11:50 PM

a little fart never hurt anyone...hell i just farted now! lol

MUSKOKA800 · 11-06-2008, 06:54 AM

Go for the swaybar, even alone. It makes a world of difference. Actually takes the car from granny to sporty. All Yaris should have one. It should be the law. Much safer and much much more stable.

Of course, if it's a manual the short shifter is also a must-have item but they're available from other suppliers at a better price. And a no-brainer to install yourself in 5 minutes.

IsLNdbOi · 11-06-2008, 07:20 AM

I guess I'll use the certificate on something else then.

I just read these three threads:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5012
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4301
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5280

ChinoCharles says the springs, sway bars, etc. are pointless w/o getting upgraded shocks first. I can't afford the TRD shocks right now, even w/ this gift certificate.

Also, if I got the TRD lowering springs, I'd have to buy that bump stop kit (which is more than $100 extra) since I don't want to cut any of my bumper.

So, looks like I won't be getting the lowering springs or rear sway bar.

drbilal · 11-06-2008, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MUSKOKA800

Go for the swaybar, even alone. It makes a world of difference. Actually takes the car from granny to sporty. All Yaris should have one. It should be the law. Much safer and much much more stable.

Of course, if it's a manual the short shifter is also a must-have item but they're available from other suppliers at a better price. And a no-brainer to install yourself in 5 minutes.

Agreed.

baked_limabeans · 11-06-2008, 04:51 PM

get the sway bar. It'll make a big difference even if you still have the stock shocks.

blacksandiegovitz · 11-06-2008, 05:01 PM

TRD Sway bar . Or go with the oem center console if your ride didn't come with one ...

LtNoogie · 11-06-2008, 09:01 PM

Ok, we get it. You drive on flat land and take your turns at 5 miles an hour. That's why you are resisting all the recommendations to get the sway bar.

But, if you ever have an opportunity to drive a canyon or mountain road, you'll wish you had the sway bar.

IsLNdbOi · 11-06-2008, 09:21 PM

Well I do live in the desert SW and rarely ever drive on canyon or mountain roads so...

I just want an overall smoother ride from this econo-car. What one thing can I get (something a Toyota dealer would be able to order for a Yaris) that will get me a smoother ride than I have now.

LtNoogie · 11-06-2008, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IsLNdbOi

What one thing can I get that will get me a smoother ride than I have now.

A Cadillac. But not the STS because I think that has a sport suspension.

IsLNdbOi · 11-06-2008, 09:26 PM

See the bolded part?

Quote:

Originally Posted by IsLNdbOi

Well I do live in the desert SW and rarely ever drive on canyon or mountain roads so...

I just want an overall smoother ride from this econo-car. What one thing can I get (something a Toyota dealer would be able to order for a Yaris) that will get me a smoother ride than I have now.

I guess I'll take you guys' word on it and try the rear sway bar.

11-05-2008, 10:01 PM	#1
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	Won a $125 gift certificate to dealer's parts dept.. What should I put it towards? Ok, so I won a $125 gift certificate to use at my dealer's parts department. I know I want either this: PTR11-52070 Red TRD lowering springs $229 + installation (their site doesn't show install cost for these) or this: PTR11-52071 Red TRD rear sway bar $213.30 (price of the part INCLUDING installation fee) Is red the only color these things come in? If not, what other colors are they available in? Which should I get? Which would you get? Last edited by IsLNdbOi; 11-05-2008 at 11:38 PM.

11-05-2008, 10:05 PM	#2
LtNoogie View User's Garage Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 2,517	Definitely sway bar. I've only seen it in red. __________________ aFe Intake \| Blitz Supercharger \| Megan Header \| TRD Exhaust \| NST Pulley Set TRD Shocks/Struts \| Tanabe NF210 Springs \| TRD Sway Bar \| Motegi TRAKLITE wheels \| Kuhmo Ecsta XS R1 Concepts slotted rotors \| Carbotech 1521 brake pads \| stainless steel brake lines \| Seibon vented carbon fiber hood

11-05-2008, 11:38 PM	#3
Stargate YARlantIS View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Saint Petersburg, FL Posts: 351	i would think they go together like PB&J....right?? __________________ Visualize whirled peas. Peace, Love and Good Smoke! --Tommy Chong

11-05-2008, 11:40 PM	#5
Stargate YARlantIS View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Saint Petersburg, FL Posts: 351	then get the TRD quick shift, you can install it yourself, and you may only have to put like $10 w/ it....how did you get the gift card??? __________________ Visualize whirled peas. Peace, Love and Good Smoke! --Tommy Chong

11-05-2008, 11:46 PM	#7
Stargate YARlantIS View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Saint Petersburg, FL Posts: 351	thats cool....nah, it won't work on an A/T...I just assume every ricer has a stick...lol __________________ Visualize whirled peas. Peace, Love and Good Smoke! --Tommy Chong

11-05-2008, 11:42 PM	#6
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	Does the TRD quick shift work on a Yaris w/ automatic transmission? I think I'd rather get one of the things I listed above. My dealer had a halloween "party" and they had a raffle for $100 and $200 gift certificates for their parts department. To get raffle tickets, you had to bring canned foods to donate. They gave the same number of raffle tickets as canned foods each person brought. I knew not many people would show up and I brought 8 cans so I got 8 raffle tickets. I was on my way to work so I dropped by, donated the canned foods and got my 8 tickets. The extra $25 is a gift certificate they sent me after I traded in my '07 3-door LB for the '09 5-door LB.

11-05-2008, 11:47 PM	#8
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	Hehe, you consider me a ricer? All I've added to my Yaris are mudguards and a rear bumper protector. The lowering springs or sway bar would be to improve the feel driving the car. Oh, I did get a cheap exhaust tip, but that's because the stock exhaust pipe on our cars look like spaghetti. Gave up on the TRD / aftermarket exhaust idea because I don't want my car any louder than it is now and I don't want to hear my car farting.

11-05-2008, 11:50 PM	#9
Stargate YARlantIS View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Saint Petersburg, FL Posts: 351	a little fart never hurt anyone...hell i just farted now! lol __________________ Visualize whirled peas. Peace, Love and Good Smoke! --Tommy Chong

11-06-2008, 06:54 AM	#10
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	Go for the swaybar, even alone. It makes a world of difference. Actually takes the car from granny to sporty. All Yaris should have one. It should be the law. Much safer and much much more stable. Of course, if it's a manual the short shifter is also a must-have item but they're available from other suppliers at a better price. And a no-brainer to install yourself in 5 minutes. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

11-06-2008, 07:20 AM	#11
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	I guess I'll use the certificate on something else then. I just read these three threads: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5012 http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4301 http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5280 ChinoCharles says the springs, sway bars, etc. are pointless w/o getting upgraded shocks first. I can't afford the TRD shocks right now, even w/ this gift certificate. Also, if I got the TRD lowering springs, I'd have to buy that bump stop kit (which is more than $100 extra) since I don't want to cut any of my bumper. So, looks like I won't be getting the lowering springs or rear sway bar.

11-06-2008, 04:51 PM	#13
baked_limabeans View User's Garage Drives: Polar White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 52	get the sway bar. It'll make a big difference even if you still have the stock shocks. __________________

11-06-2008, 05:01 PM	#14
blacksandiegovitz Your mom goes to college View User's Garage Drives: 08 Vitz Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Just chillin' out brah ! Posts: 1,434	TRD Sway bar . Or go with the oem center console if your ride didn't come with one ...

11-06-2008, 09:01 PM	#15
LtNoogie View User's Garage Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 2,517	Ok, we get it. You drive on flat land and take your turns at 5 miles an hour. That's why you are resisting all the recommendations to get the sway bar. But, if you ever have an opportunity to drive a canyon or mountain road, you'll wish you had the sway bar. __________________ aFe Intake \| Blitz Supercharger \| Megan Header \| TRD Exhaust \| NST Pulley Set TRD Shocks/Struts \| Tanabe NF210 Springs \| TRD Sway Bar \| Motegi TRAKLITE wheels \| Kuhmo Ecsta XS R1 Concepts slotted rotors \| Carbotech 1521 brake pads \| stainless steel brake lines \| Seibon vented carbon fiber hood

11-06-2008, 09:21 PM	#16
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	Well I do live in the desert SW and rarely ever drive on canyon or mountain roads so... I just want an overall smoother ride from this econo-car. What one thing can I get (something a Toyota dealer would be able to order for a Yaris) that will get me a smoother ride than I have now.