WhiteLine Sway, Soft/Hard what works for you? - Toyota Yaris Forums

UberSilver · 02-14-2013, 09:47 PM

So today I went to the hard setting on my WL sway bar. WOW! What a jump in performance! But a bit scary. If you doing 60~70 mph into a long sweeper, and you stay on the gas, it's down right dreamy. Once you let off the gas, mucho Oversteer! I would not try this in the rain. But its so close to the edge, it's a lot of fun.

I've put it back to the softer setting.

So what have all of you other WL bar users found with your settings?

cali yaris · 02-14-2013, 10:12 PM

^ Same. According to Whiteline, the soft setting is like a 21mm bar, and the firm setting is like a 23mm bar.

22mm is actually between the two holes.

I've used both settings, autocross is pretty nice on soft, the Yaris lets off rear weight really easy, especially with a lightened flywheel.

UberSilver · 02-14-2013, 10:16 PM

So are you saying the 21mm would be better/safer for street?

Kaotic Lazagna · 02-15-2013, 01:35 AM

I think 21 would be, generally, safer for the streets. However, it comes down to how hard you drive/your driving style and other mods your car. I can push my car hard into a corner, and it'll slightly understeer. Blipping the gas really quickly and letting off completely brings it back to an almost neutral cornering.

I have the TRD rsb, GT-Spec rear sway link brace, front Tanabe strut bad, and TRD dampers with Tein S.Tech springs.

I think if you get any spring aside from the S.Tech's (I think they're the only ones that have a stiffer rear spring rate), it might help out with your off gas oversteer.

cali yaris · 02-15-2013, 11:06 AM

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So are you saying the 21mm would be better/safer for street?

Can't answer that question for all cars and all owners. Wheels, tires, driving style, and many more factors determine a driver's choice that "feels right".

You're more comfortable/feel more in control on the soft setting. Other drivers prefer the firm setting. Hard to say for everyone.

UberSilver · 02-15-2013, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

Can't answer that question for all cars and all owners. Wheels, tires, driving style, and many more factors determine a driver's choice that "feels right".

You're more comfortable/feel more in control on the soft setting. Other drivers prefer the firm setting. Hard to say for everyone.

I talked with Whiteline Australia, and the bloke was really helpful. He stated with my stock tires and mildly stiff spring rate, I should NOT use the 22 mm setting! Saying the 21 mm setting is more than enough bar for my car.

Nice to get a 100% clear answer. Good people at WhiteLine, very happy with there product.

02-14-2013, 09:47 PM	#1
UberSilver Drives: 08Yaris2D, 88LandCruiser. Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alameda,Ca. Posts: 476	WhiteLine Sway, Soft/Hard what works for you? So today I went to the hard setting on my WL sway bar. WOW! What a jump in performance! But a bit scary. If you doing 60~70 mph into a long sweeper, and you stay on the gas, it's down right dreamy. Once you let off the gas, mucho Oversteer! I would not try this in the rain. But its so close to the edge, it's a lot of fun. I've put it back to the softer setting. So what have all of you other WL bar users found with your settings?

02-14-2013, 10:12 PM	#2
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ Same. According to Whiteline, the soft setting is like a 21mm bar, and the firm setting is like a 23mm bar. 22mm is actually between the two holes. I've used both settings, autocross is pretty nice on soft, the Yaris lets off rear weight really easy, especially with a lightened flywheel. __________________ 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.

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02-14-2013, 10:16 PM	#3
UberSilver Drives: 08Yaris2D, 88LandCruiser. Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alameda,Ca. Posts: 476	So are you saying the 21mm would be better/safer for street?

02-15-2013, 01:35 AM	#4
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	I think 21 would be, generally, safer for the streets. However, it comes down to how hard you drive/your driving style and other mods your car. I can push my car hard into a corner, and it'll slightly understeer. Blipping the gas really quickly and letting off completely brings it back to an almost neutral cornering. I have the TRD rsb, GT-Spec rear sway link brace, front Tanabe strut bad, and TRD dampers with Tein S.Tech springs. I think if you get any spring aside from the S.Tech's (I think they're the only ones that have a stiffer rear spring rate), it might help out with your off gas oversteer.