Digging into the mind of a ricer - Toyota Yaris Forums

CrankyOldMan · 02-01-2014, 12:08 AM

If you're talking aesthetics then there's no right or wrong answer. If you're talking performance then there are measurable, demonstrable, proven metrics for any given mod.

For example:

Putting a big wing on a stock FWD car is a purely aesthetic mod. More rear downforce on the back tires will only help in incredibly high speed cornering, and the rest of the time it just screws up your fuel economy. A front splitter will help with front wheel downforce, but is rarely a cosmetic improvement.

Putting large diameter heavy wheels on your car will kill your acceleration, but can make a big cosmetic improvement. Low profile tires are normally a performance thing, but can also be a purely cosmetic mod when coupled with severe plus-sized wheel setups.

Frankly, I'm keeping my Yaris as stock (in appearance) as possible. That said, there are LOTS of performance mods going on under the body work. Some are more noticeable than others, but my big concern is not having it look "ricey" so that it doesn't attract unwanted attention from vandals or thieves.

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02-01-2014, 12:08 AM	#2
CrankyOldMan 2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,333	If you're talking aesthetics then there's no right or wrong answer. If you're talking performance then there are measurable, demonstrable, proven metrics for any given mod. For example: Putting a big wing on a stock FWD car is a purely aesthetic mod. More rear downforce on the back tires will only help in incredibly high speed cornering, and the rest of the time it just screws up your fuel economy. A front splitter will help with front wheel downforce, but is rarely a cosmetic improvement. Putting large diameter heavy wheels on your car will kill your acceleration, but can make a big cosmetic improvement. Low profile tires are normally a performance thing, but can also be a purely cosmetic mod when coupled with severe plus-sized wheel setups. Frankly, I'm keeping my Yaris as stock (in appearance) as possible. That said, there are LOTS of performance mods going on under the body work. Some are more noticeable than others, but my big concern is not having it look "ricey" so that it doesn't attract unwanted attention from vandals or thieves.