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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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05-17-2007, 09:29 PM | #1 |
Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Join Date: May 2007
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The official "my Yaris handles bad on the highway/with crosswinds" thread
Guys I just got my Yaris sedan on monday, but I got a problem and im not sure how to fix it.
when i was driving home from the dealership on the interstate, it seems that when i hit 60-80mph the car is ALL OVER the road. almost uncontrollable. I love the car to death, it handles awesome if im not on the interstate. But i have to head back to the dealership tomorrow and on the interstate for 50 miles to get there. I'm not looking forward to this. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem? |
05-17-2007, 09:42 PM | #2 |
Clean and (dis)Functional
Drives: Yaris 2dr--Black Betty Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Tropical Minnesota
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Sidewinds can be a problem.....check the tire pressure on all 4 tires, some of us think a little extra helps (35-40), then have the dealer check alignment. Check some of the other threads on side winds and handling.....may be an alignment problem.
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05-17-2007, 09:43 PM | #3 |
I felt the same way when I picked up mine...it felt very darty...like any crosswind, bump or groove would send me into a guardrail...
Give it a few weeks, you will get used to it...the yaris has more bodyroll than I was used to...and a very short wheelbase, which gives the illusion of being out of controll... (Ive had my yaris 3 months and 10k miles) |
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05-17-2007, 09:44 PM | #4 |
Drives: 07 Bayou Blue Liftback Join Date: Apr 2007
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You are not in tune with the steering input yet. Every vehicle has it's own characteristics and the Yaris is unique with the addition of electronic steering. The problem (per say) is the sensitive steering control and you are just administrating too much correction. Have you ever driven a old jeep, or zero turn lawn mower? The reason I ask is that it correlates with my explanation. When you get a few more miles behind the wheel it will become natural.
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05-17-2007, 09:50 PM | #5 |
Clean and (dis)Functional
Drives: Yaris 2dr--Black Betty Join Date: Mar 2007
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Arcath....you don't say where you're from but out here in the plains sidewinds are a bitch......after 6,000+ miles I might be more used to it but even after lowering springs I slow down on certain days.....the light weight and high profile are just part of the car.....my only complaint about the car.
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05-17-2007, 09:53 PM | #6 | |
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05-17-2007, 09:57 PM | #7 |
Clean and (dis)Functional
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Only had it 3 months but got thru a couple storms fairly well....winds my only problem.
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05-17-2007, 10:00 PM | #8 |
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Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007
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barely made it home from the dealer, this car handles like crap on stilts
I lowered mine and felt a huge difference. Much better.
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05-17-2007, 10:03 PM | #9 |
Drives: 07 Bayou Blue Liftback Join Date: Apr 2007
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Hmmmm, I really do believe that folks are just not use to the sensitive steering input. I drive for a living and found my Yaris groove after about 50 miles. Yes, I am in the process of upgrading my suspension too, but not as radical as some of the folks here.
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05-17-2007, 10:04 PM | #10 | |
Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Join Date: May 2007
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Im considering new tires, but the whole strapped for cash thing..... Maybe if the insurance money from my "Act of God" car claim comes in. :) |
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05-17-2007, 10:24 PM | #11 |
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Yeah, my ECHO is the same although I know the suspension is different but similar attributes as far as what you guys are saying. I hate it personally. Its a floaty, darty design. It sucks going around corners even when its not that bad and crosswinds...don't get me started. I love my car but, man that suspension gets to me. I would love to upgrade the suspension and lower the car but I need $$$ and be smart about my $$$ at the moment. Maybe later or just get another car eventually. I hate slowing so much just when I go on the highway or get off, you know the clover leaf design?? I digress...
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05-18-2007, 01:09 PM | #12 |
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Drives: 10 Yaris LB Auto- Blazing Blue Join Date: Nov 2006
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Personally, I think it handles better than my xA did. Way better in fact. It's amazing how versatile these little cars can be.
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05-18-2007, 01:35 PM | #13 |
Drives: 07 Bayou Blue Liftback Join Date: Apr 2007
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This is the first FWD drive car I have had in years and always had good luck with them in the snow, but was not shore about the super light Yaris. We really don't get that much snow around here, (thank god) and am glad that I have the FWD advantage during the winter.
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03-22-2009, 11:50 PM | #14 |
snow driving is really good. the anti locking breaks are great and if you have gears you can down shift and the car slows down like a beauty. I am 17 and i drive crazy here in NJ...never had a problem with the last few 4 to 6 inches of snow.
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05-17-2007, 09:55 PM | #15 |
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I drive 99% highway at speeds between 65-75mph everyday.
I know exactly what you are talking about, and would suggest checking the tire pressure. Since keeping mine adjusted, the car is perfect. |
05-17-2007, 10:00 PM | #16 | |
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Mine came with the Japanese Goodyear's and they work well! it seems like the Bridgestones AKA Flintstones are not as acclimated to the task? |
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05-18-2007, 11:30 AM | #17 |
Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006
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I must have missed something... Didn't you get a Fit? What ever happened with that? I'm glad you are still here though!
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05-18-2007, 01:04 PM | #18 |
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Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Inner City, Dallas
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My dealer put an extra goddamn hole in my rear bumper for the license plate, you would think they could have accomplished this task correctly. Luckily they didn't touch the front.
I would agree the LB does feel "unstable" on the highway with totally stock suspension going 80 in high winds. Nothing totally crazy but it felt like a bit too much work to drive the car before I simply put lowering springs on it. I think giving the car any drop will help. I don't understand how lowering the car puts your children in danger. Springs would cost you as little as 115. bucks and I think the car would feel great. No one should be over inflating their tires, this is dangerous, 30-32 pounds is perfect and tires aren't your problem
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