Why do people lower their cars? - Toyota Yaris Forums

captainm27 · 05-20-2009, 05:10 PM

I am just curious, what purpose does lowering your car serve? Doesn't it make it more susceptible to damage from rough roads / inclines / pot holes, etc?

*Astroman* · 05-20-2009, 05:11 PM

Yes, there are those risks. But I'm willing to take them for the improved handling & wicked good looks. Compliments on my car have increased tenfold.

captainm27 · 05-20-2009, 05:18 PM

Oh ok, so handling is increased? Like, for when changing lanes in the highway, or making U-turns?

CompanyXPaladin · 05-20-2009, 05:28 PM

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Oh ok, so handling is increased? Like, for when changing lanes in the highway, or making U-turns?

Handling is significantly improved all around, but especially when you're doing anything but driving in a straight line. This includes (but is not limited to) auto-x, racing, highway driving, back roads driving, neighborhood driving, twisty mountain roads, city driving, and bad weather driving. It will not, however, reduce your turning circle.

marcus · 05-20-2009, 05:36 PM

im scared of heights so i need to be as low as possible to the ground....

CompanyXPaladin · 05-20-2009, 06:40 PM

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im scared of heights so i need to be as low as possible to the ground....

I like this answer.

The Spectacle · 05-20-2009, 07:16 PM

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im scared of heights so i need to be as low as possible to the ground....

this.

mrbond · 05-20-2009, 05:51 PM

In addition to improving handling and improving the car's image, there have been articles that have shown slight improvements in gas mileage, due to less body movement during acceleration.

mikenacarato · 05-20-2009, 05:58 PM

have you ever looked between the top of the tire and the cars fender and just felt like the gap needed to be filled? :)

Tamago · 05-20-2009, 06:13 PM

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have you ever looked between the top of the tire and the cars fender and just felt like the gap needed to be filled? :)

for the last 5 days i've been doing that. HURRY UP UPS!!!

kngrsll · 05-20-2009, 07:38 PM

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for the last 5 days i've been doing that. HURRY UP UPS!!!

man, you could really use some konis!

Tamago · 05-20-2009, 07:51 PM

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man, you could really use some konis!

KW Variant 2's in the very new future!

i whored out my poor car in the name of speed, traded my coilovers for go-fast parts :(

Altitude · 05-20-2009, 06:44 PM

I think the stance of the Yaris looks better when it's not lowered. Most of the shots of lowered Yaris look like the ass is dragging whereas at stock the car has a more agressive angle - this is all my own opinion of what looks good though. Then again I'm not of the 'Fast and Furious' generation...

Tamago · 05-20-2009, 06:45 PM

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I think the stance of the Yaris looks better when it's not lowered. Most of the shots of lowered Yaris look like the ass is dragging whereas at stock the car has a more agressive angle - this is all my own opinion of what looks good though.

if gangly and awkward = aggressive then yes....

wait... most awkward/gangly highschool kids grow up to be power-abusing policemen.. so you may just be right!

Altitude · 05-20-2009, 09:28 PM

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if gangly and awkward = aggressive then yes....

That's an odd way to describe it. The Yaris is anything but 'gangly' it is somewhat chubby though.

I'm not dissing lowered cars just saying I prefer the stock look - wheel gap and all - to that of a lowered Yaris. Plus I get the added benefit of never having to make a post about suspension noises, rubbing, can't take speedbumps, fast wearing suspension parts or not being able to put heavy things (including people) in the car without causing problems.

I actually would appreciate the better handling of the lowered COG, but so far the rear sway bar has helped greatly in that department.

dvlnblkdrs · 05-20-2009, 10:04 PM

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Plus I get the added benefit of never having to make a post about suspension noises, rubbing, can't take speedbumps, fast wearing suspension parts or not being able to put heavy things (including people) in the car without causing problems.

I actually would appreciate the better handling of the lowered COG, but so far the rear sway bar has helped greatly in that department.

I have Tein basic coilovers & have never had any of these issues you speak of....

DerFlosser · 05-20-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

if gangly and awkward = aggressive then yes....

wait... most awkward/gangly highschool kids grow up to be power-abusing policemen.. so you may just be right!

bahahahahaa....so true.

WeeYari · 05-20-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Altitude

I think the stance of the Yaris looks better when it's not lowered. Most of the shots of lowered Yaris look like the ass is dragging whereas at stock the car has a more agressive angle - this is all my own opinion of what looks good though. Then again I'm not of the 'Fast and Furious' generation...

I too prefer the slightly nose down, ready to lunge stance of stock. I also do feel that the car is rather high. With this in mind, if I do eventually opt for lowering springs, it will be ones offering a mild drop equal front and rear. I would not go for springs where the rear is .2 lower than the front.

05-20-2009, 05:10 PM	#1
captainm27 Drives: 2008 Sedan A/T Silver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 202	Why do people lower their cars? I am just curious, what purpose does lowering your car serve? Doesn't it make it more susceptible to damage from rough roads / inclines / pot holes, etc?

05-20-2009, 05:11 PM	#2
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05-20-2009, 05:18 PM	#3
captainm27 Drives: 2008 Sedan A/T Silver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 202	Oh ok, so handling is increased? Like, for when changing lanes in the highway, or making U-turns?

05-20-2009, 05:36 PM	#5
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	im scared of heights so i need to be as low as possible to the ground....

05-20-2009, 05:58 PM	#9
mikenacarato SIPNDEW View User's Garage Drives: 15 STI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,281	have you ever looked between the top of the tire and the cars fender and just felt like the gap needed to be filled? :)

05-20-2009, 06:44 PM	#13
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	I think the stance of the Yaris looks better when it's not lowered. Most of the shots of lowered Yaris look like the ass is dragging whereas at stock the car has a more agressive angle - this is all my own opinion of what looks good though. Then again I'm not of the 'Fast and Furious' generation...