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lostmind · 06-20-2007, 12:47 PM

Kaotic, that musta been a steep driveway. The yaris in stock trim sits up so high it's almost comical. Dropping it by 1-2" shouldn't make such a difference...?

yrsdrgn · 06-20-2007, 12:51 PM

hehe a 1-2inch drop makes big difference on a driveway ^^

ChinoCharles · 06-20-2007, 12:52 PM

If you want better handling without losing too much drivability, the TRD setup is probably your best bet. You can start with the springs and if they don't get rid of enough roll for you spring for the shocks. With both you'll certainly notice a big difference. Its a little rough, but nothing that is going to give you whiplash or anything.

yrsdrgn · 06-20-2007, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

If you want better handling without losing too much drivability, the TRD setup is probably your best bet. You can start with the springs and if they don't get rid of enough roll for you spring for the shocks. With both you'll certainly notice a big difference. Its a little rough, but nothing that is going to give you whiplash or anything.

The Cusco fills in the rough part better than the TRD lol. Go with TRD hehe

ChinoCharles · 06-20-2007, 12:58 PM

Yeah, I would have to imagine Toyota's in-house tuner brand would produce the most modest suspension setup. Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to drive anything but TRD, but just from what I hear about other setups, the TRD is probably the closest to stock.

yrsdrgn · 06-20-2007, 12:59 PM

yup i agree with ya Chino. closest to stock but still packs a punch

Kaotic Lazagna · 06-20-2007, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostmind

Kaotic, that musta been a steep driveway. The yaris in stock trim sits up so high it's almost comical. Dropping it by 1-2" shouldn't make such a difference...?

yeah, the ~2" drop is more than i thought it would lower. lol...i like it tho.

lostmind · 06-20-2007, 02:42 PM

Yah, I am pretty certain I'll be going with the TRD set and some 15/16 light weight rims... if that isn't enough for me, I'll look for some chassis stiffening.. if it's too much, then I'll go back to stock tires.

Mainly, it's my wife I am concerned about. She likes a comfy ride. But I can't see the TRD stuff being too extreme. Even she notices the stock bobble head from the passenger seat.

ToTo · 06-20-2007, 04:51 PM

TRD should be fine for your wife regarding comfort...

brickhardmeat · 06-20-2007, 05:07 PM

I would think any spring paired with a 205/50/15, 205/55/15, or 205/50/16 would feel fine. A shorter side wall than that and you will begin to feel the bashing and thrashing over bumps.

I would go with Megan Springs and 205/55/15- should ride much better and still be comfortable and very affordable set up.

06-20-2007, 12:51 PM	#20
yrsdrgn View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SF,CA Posts: 1,874	hehe a 1-2inch drop makes big difference on a driveway ^^ __________________

06-20-2007, 12:59 PM	#24
yrsdrgn View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SF,CA Posts: 1,874	yup i agree with ya Chino. closest to stock but still packs a punch __________________

06-20-2007, 04:51 PM	#27
ToTo Drives: Toyota Yaris T SPORT Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 110	TRD should be fine for your wife regarding comfort... __________________

06-20-2007, 05:07 PM	#28
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	I would think any spring paired with a 205/50/15, 205/55/15, or 205/50/16 would feel fine. A shorter side wall than that and you will begin to feel the bashing and thrashing over bumps. I would go with Megan Springs and 205/55/15- should ride much better and still be comfortable and very affordable set up. __________________ SPONSORED BY

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06-20-2007, 12:47 PM	#19
lostmind Drives: 06 STi, 07 rav4, 07 yaris Join Date: May 2007 Location: Port Moody Posts: 100	Kaotic, that musta been a steep driveway. The yaris in stock trim sits up so high it's almost comical. Dropping it by 1-2" shouldn't make such a difference...?

06-20-2007, 12:52 PM	#21
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	If you want better handling without losing too much drivability, the TRD setup is probably your best bet. You can start with the springs and if they don't get rid of enough roll for you spring for the shocks. With both you'll certainly notice a big difference. Its a little rough, but nothing that is going to give you whiplash or anything.

06-20-2007, 12:58 PM	#23
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Yeah, I would have to imagine Toyota's in-house tuner brand would produce the most modest suspension setup. Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to drive anything but TRD, but just from what I hear about other setups, the TRD is probably the closest to stock.

06-20-2007, 02:42 PM	#26
lostmind Drives: 06 STi, 07 rav4, 07 yaris Join Date: May 2007 Location: Port Moody Posts: 100	Yah, I am pretty certain I'll be going with the TRD set and some 15/16 light weight rims... if that isn't enough for me, I'll look for some chassis stiffening.. if it's too much, then I'll go back to stock tires. Mainly, it's my wife I am concerned about. She likes a comfy ride. But I can't see the TRD stuff being too extreme. Even she notices the stock bobble head from the passenger seat.