I Need Sharper Steering!

[vadr45]

Thank you all for your help, especially Garm and SAV912.... I've learned much, some of which I shall implement. When I do, you'll get pix.

As I distill what you've suggested, to get the sharper steering I want, I'll need a stiffer rear sway bar and stiffer shocks all around. My MINI Cooper was much the same, but the John Cooper Works package provided the rear firmness I needed and the rear strut-tower bar was pure icing: It is possible to have oversteer in a FWD car.

Sorry I don't speak your Yaris patois yet, but I've been concentrating on older cars (Morrises and Austins) for the last seven years and I'm only just getting back to modern tuning.

[SAV912]

Originally Posted by vadr45

Sorry I don't speak your Yaris patois yet, but I've been concentrating on older cars (Morrises and Austins) for the last seven years and I'm only just getting back to modern tuning.

I'd love to see some of the older cars, if you have pictures. I'd trade my Yaris for a second for a good condition original Mini. Richard Hammond had a pristine example in the Top Gear India Special that aired over Christmas.

Good luck with your goals on the Yaris. If you have more questions, don't hesitate to ask. We're all here to help.

-C