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12-31-2008, 06:58 PM | #1 |
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holy body roll
We all know you dont buy the car for the performance. Because as we all know, the car has NONE. If you think it does you're kidding yourself.
I was headed to work and the wind damn near knocked the car on 2 wheels. What tasteful kits have you put together that help that? I dont want to lose the warranty, but I do want a safer feeling car. springs shocks coilovers sway bars |
12-31-2008, 07:00 PM | #2 |
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You just listed what would help.
I lowered mine almost 2" (Tanabe DF210's) and it solved the problem. $90 investment (used springs) and 2 hours time is all it took. |
12-31-2008, 07:05 PM | #3 |
HISTORY REPEATED 11/04/08
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Wider wheels also help out.
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12-31-2008, 08:00 PM | #4 | ||
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Coilovers: review the "Coilover Thread" Shocks: the two options are TRD and Tokico blue Sway bars: TRD for the rear is the one to get - no need for a front sway bar on this car. Springs: several choices, including Tanabe, Progress, H&R, Tein, etc. Searching will help.
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12-31-2008, 08:34 PM | #5 |
Get good tires with stiff sidewall. Thats what made a big difference for me in the highway winds.
I have coilovers and rear sway bar and when I put the soft winter tires on, I get knocked around by wind but with the good tires, I don't feel it. |
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12-31-2008, 08:39 PM | #6 |
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To the OP, the Yaris can be made to handle very well. It's forte isn't straight-line performance, but like cali_yaris said, it can be made better.
I've got Megan Racing coilovers, TRD rear swaybar, and some stickier tires. It helps a lot.
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12-31-2008, 08:49 PM | #7 |
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besides the usual spring/shock/swaybar ideas you could also invest in some braces from GT SPEC. im sure the usual asspaper's will tell you they DO NOTHING but if you come to one of our meets next year i'll take you for a ride.....
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12-31-2008, 09:12 PM | #8 |
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I think he's right on that a new factory/unmodified Yaris has no performance what-so-ever. Well OK, performance fuel economy...
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12-31-2008, 09:31 PM | #9 |
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Well we can all have our opinions, right?
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12-31-2008, 09:36 PM | #10 |
so would lowering the car help or hinder fuel economy, or is it negligable?
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12-31-2008, 09:39 PM | #11 |
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Lowering will probably not have a noticeable difference in fuel economy. I've owned seven vehicles that have been lowered, and never noticed a difference.
Lowering will, however, improve handling and stability in cornering. The ride will be firmer (of course, that will vary between setups), and, IMHO, it looks a lot better, too.
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12-31-2008, 10:33 PM | #13 |
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This is the worst car to drive in a cross wind that I have ever owned. No need for up grades for me. When it is windy, I am more careful.
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04-29-2010, 12:02 AM | #14 |
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Back from the dead. This is exactly what I was asking. I have no upgrades whatsoever, and the car tracks all over the place when it's windy. Cali, no upgrades the car handles terrible. It would therefore lend itself that with "minimal upgrades" it would handle like a dream. Right? That's pretty obvious I thought, hence me asking. Thanks for the holier than thou approach.
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04-29-2010, 12:34 AM | #15 |
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OP, you gotta understand, this is a Yaris enthusiasts' forum, and people on here are really proud of their car (even those who have not done any mods ), so people can be a little sensitive to criticism.
I haven't yet seen Cali's Yaris in person but I understand it is quite the beast ;) What I was wondering is whether or not you did anything to improve handling since you last posted? I'm with you, stock Yaris doesn't handle great in the wind (I've complained about the same thing when I first got my Yaris and got some of the same response initially ;) |
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04-29-2010, 01:42 AM | #18 |
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Since you completely ignored my helpful suggestions in post #4 in favor of insulting me, and which have been further answered several times by everyone else (post 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 17, etc), do you have any NEW questions?
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