Why do people lower their cars?

[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...

[Tamago]

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.

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]

Originally Posted by Tamago

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]

Originally Posted by Altitude

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]

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]

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.

[Tamago]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

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.

sounds like coilovers are in your future then :)

[MUSKOKA800]

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'm not the 'Fast and Furious' generation either but do prefer greatly increased handling charactoristics for both safety and joy.
Plus I got over that high fender 4X4 look back in the 70's when I had one of Canada's first Toyota 4X4 mini-pick-em-ups. All my cars have been lowered since the Toy truck rusted away.