If you're going to buy just one brace, which one? - Toyota Yaris Forums

D-Flo · 11-21-2013, 11:50 PM

I've only begun to think about frame stiffening bars, strut tower braces, mid braces, underbraces, etc. and I wonder which one is worth buying if I'm only going to afford one. My goal is slightly improved handling in corners.

Or is it better to invest in larger wheels (mine are 16 inch), or is it better to not buy any braces and save up for a new set of stiffer front end shock absorbers, fuel etc.?

My (uneducated) guess is that the front strut tower braces are the most important.

But maybe longer wheel diameter is the way to go?

cali yaris · 11-21-2013, 11:53 PM

Whiteline sway bar is the best suspension modification you can make to your car, period.
All other braces are less functional than that main one.

After that, tires! and after that, springs and struts/shocks.

evo165 · 11-22-2013, 12:33 AM

Rear sway bar/brace FTW!! The most effective part that money can buy. :)

willygoodness · 11-22-2013, 05:19 AM

+1 on whiteline sway bar

BEEF · 11-22-2013, 07:14 AM

I did the sway bar and springs. Body roll all but disappeared. That is what you want.

I also went with the white line.

TOLMACH · 11-22-2013, 06:39 PM

TRD sway bar

Lars · 12-03-2013, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BEEF

I did the sway bar and springs. Body roll all but disappeared. That is what you want.

I also went with the white line.

Only springs? You kept stock shocks?

Cuz I'm thinking about getting those tuv approved Eibach springs that lower the ride 2.5 cms... Along with the rear sway bar and wheel spacers... should be enough work on the suspension for a regular daily commuter, no? :)

Thanks!

*Astroman* · 12-03-2013, 02:33 PM

Rear sway bar. I snagged a TRD and have been very happy.

BEEF · 12-03-2013, 02:55 PM

Yes, I kept the stock shocks. I am down about 1.5" (or 3.81cm)

I did it for the stiffness, not necessarily the low (but it is nice).

Lars · 12-04-2013, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BEEF

Yes, I kept the stock shocks. I am down about 1.5" (or 3.81cm)

I did it for the stiffness, not necessarily the low (but it is nice).

Yes exactly... I wasn't thinking about changing the springs initially... but the nose-up/nose-down movement when accelerating/shifting is really getting on my nerves.

Did changing the springs improve this noticeably for you?

Thanks so much :)

PS: I'm used to a RWD BMW 5-series, which was my daily commuter previously... so maybe I'm extra-sensitive about this behavior.

11-21-2013, 11:50 PM	#1
D-Flo Former Ford P.O.S. owner Drives: 2012 Yaris SE, automatic, blk Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: San Diego, California, USA Posts: 20	If you're going to buy just one brace, which one? I've only begun to think about frame stiffening bars, strut tower braces, mid braces, underbraces, etc. and I wonder which one is worth buying if I'm only going to afford one. My goal is slightly improved handling in corners. Or is it better to invest in larger wheels (mine are 16 inch), or is it better to not buy any braces and save up for a new set of stiffer front end shock absorbers, fuel etc.? My (uneducated) guess is that the front strut tower braces are the most important. But maybe longer wheel diameter is the way to go?

11-21-2013, 11:53 PM	#2
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Whiteline sway bar is the best suspension modification you can make to your car, period. All other braces are less functional than that main one. After that, tires! and after that, springs and struts/shocks. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

11-22-2013, 12:33 AM	#3
evo165 View User's Garage Drives: peArL yAvItZ!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tIny dOts iN AsiA Posts: 156	Rear sway bar/brace FTW!! The most effective part that money can buy. :) __________________ 1NZ-FE Yaris with JDM RS front & rear bumper \| JDM Vitz RS taillamp \| JDM Vitz window visors \| JDM Vitz Netz logos \| JDM leather steering wheel & shift knob \| 4k HID \| K&N panel filter \| Fujitsubo Wagolis exhaust \| NST 10% crank pully \| KYB Excel-G shocks \| NF210 Springs \| Cusco 4 points lower arm bar & Type OS top struct bar \| RZCrew sub-frame collars \| Ultra Racing 19mm rear sway bar & rear lower & center braces \| PG Rear 13mm hub spacers \| Exzess 2-pot calipers with 282mm rotors \| Runstop Rear Disc \| SSR Semi-Forge Type F 15" rims \| Michelin Pilot Sport 3 195/55/15 tyres

11-22-2013, 07:14 AM	#5
BEEF View User's Garage Drives: 2008 yaris 3d Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: north carolina Posts: 732	I did the sway bar and springs. Body roll all but disappeared. That is what you want. I also went with the white line. __________________ Be the change you wish to see in the world -Mahatma Gandhi-

12-03-2013, 02:33 PM	#8
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	Rear sway bar. I snagged a TRD and have been very happy. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

11-22-2013, 05:19 AM	#4
willygoodness Drives: 09 yaris hb Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: qld Posts: 93	+1 on whiteline sway bar

11-22-2013, 06:39 PM	#6
TOLMACH Drives: soarer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 954	TRD sway bar

12-03-2013, 02:55 PM	#9
BEEF View User's Garage Drives: 2008 yaris 3d Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: north carolina Posts: 732	Yes, I kept the stock shocks. I am down about 1.5" (or 3.81cm) I did it for the stiffness, not necessarily the low (but it is nice). __________________ Be the change you wish to see in the world -Mahatma Gandhi-