How easy is to throw off the Yaris alignment? - Toyota Yaris Forums

detroiter · 06-07-2010, 03:12 PM

I was wondering if it's a Yaris issue or just a small car issue in general. It seems like it doesn't take much at all to throw off the alignment in any sort of way.

Is this common with Yarii's or kei cars?

why? · 06-10-2010, 06:05 PM

it depends what you are comparing it to. I've had no alignment problems thankfully, but if you drive on really bumpy/bad roads, it will ruin the alignment of any car.

Black Yaris · 06-10-2010, 07:54 PM

it depends upon where you live.... with the horrible roads in Michigan and Ohio, you should get your alignment checked every 6 months. I usually need to get a realignment atleast once a year. I drive about 20k miles a year

ezhacker1 · 06-10-2010, 08:14 PM

iv been told to never throw your steering wheel, you know slam it to the point the steering wheel bounces back. Like when parking.

frog13 · 06-25-2010, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ezhacker1

iv been told to never throw your steering wheel, you know slam it to the point the steering wheel bounces back. Like when parking.

HUH?.

cali yaris · 06-25-2010, 07:21 PM

I run wide wheels, so my car tends to go out more often than most I think. Comparing the Yaris to my tC (which also runs wide wheels), I'd say they are about the same, though.

yarrr · 06-26-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by frog13

HUH?.

He means stop turning the wheel before you hit the steering lock, and I agree. I've heard it was bad for the PS motor, not the alignment, but I could see it affecting both.

UTVitz · 06-26-2010, 03:30 PM

No problems in over 40K miles. Tracks straight and no tire wear problems. I've been thinking this car has a pretty tough suspension considering the gravel roads and pot hole winters it goes through.

frog13 · 06-26-2010, 06:03 PM

Thanks Yarr!...I'm probably alittle older than most...don't catch some of the chatter at times

And yes I agree,it would be hard on the motor or pump ,if it had one.Not so sure about the alignment though,that motor has "some" power,but, hard to believe it's that strong.

suckerface · 06-26-2010, 07:21 PM

I drive down a gravel driveway that gets washed out with 5" gaps every time it rains many many times everyday, as well as driving on some TERRIBLE roads that are patched, cracked, crumbling, and all together awful. I have yet to try a winter with the Yaris, but so far my alignment is still spot on. No hands on the wheel doing 60+ mph down the interstate/highway and I don't even move towards the other lanes.

jmjonesey · 06-28-2010, 04:01 PM

Last alignment I had was 3 years ago at the dealership when I first bought mine brand new, since then, still tracks straight as an arrow

MUSKOKA800 · 06-30-2010, 01:03 PM

Unless you hammer over or into something extraordinary (curb, huge pothole, etc) you shouldn't throw it out of whack.

ChilliwackGuy · 06-30-2010, 04:38 PM

awesome thread - have been wondering the same thing myself as I do about 250KMs a day commuting - and I know I'll take my Yaris in for alignment / balancing / tire rotation against the dealer's wishes (they sometimes think Toyotas are invincible)

PHXDEMON · 07-06-2010, 08:38 PM

Damn you guys have good luck. I only have 30k miles on mine and it is in need of a second alignment already :(

detroiter · 07-06-2010, 10:15 PM

I'm thinking that having lowered suspension = harder hits on the potholes and bumps = easier thrown out alignment. I don't know.

djct_watt · 07-07-2010, 01:26 AM

1) Roads in Thailand suck
2) I got tint that was far too dark

I sliced a curb (that I did not see) on a corner and scratched the wheel. Alignment was still good.

I also made the mistake of passing in the slow lane (the far left lane here). I was trying to overtake a slow semi that was hogging the middle lane and sped up to about 120KPH. That's when I remembered I was in Thailand. About 8 seconds to impact, I see a gigantic drainage pipe that was not flush with the roadway and stuck into half of my lane. The road apparently sank and the pipe pushed the roadway up, effectively making a curb sized speed bump. So my motorcycle riding instincts took over. I didn't have enough room to stop or even slow to a safe speed, and I didn't have enough room to overtake the truck. . . and I was trapped by the wall and the truck, so I had no choice but to hit it. I gave full brakes, and a moment before impact I gave full throttle (to unload the front suspension and give a little more ground clearance.) I went airbourne every so slightly (my second time, lol). Anyway, suspension tracks straight and alignment came back within specs. I love my Yaris.

Bella · 07-07-2010, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by detroiter

I was wondering if it's a Yaris issue or just a small car issue in general. It seems like it doesn't take much at all to throw off the alignment in any sort of way.

Is this common with Yarii's or kei cars?

For me, this wasn't too difficult. When I got my new tyres the bloke told me that the left side was out -.5 and the right 2.0 - Which had only happened in a six month period. That being said, the roads here are mostly terrible... Full of sizable pot-holes and dodgy 'patch up' jobs, as well as a lot of ungraded gravel roads.

BLOODY_STONE · 10-09-2013, 04:17 PM

i drive in real bad bumpy roads here with my yaris
done 40.000 km so far in 4 years
never had alingment issues ..

It is a tough little car .. weak body but a tough suspension ..
i see many cars with failed suspensions everyday and less than 20,000 km .. bad roads
but this babe is still running strong

06-07-2010, 03:12 PM	#1
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	How easy is to throw off the Yaris alignment? I was wondering if it's a Yaris issue or just a small car issue in general. It seems like it doesn't take much at all to throw off the alignment in any sort of way. Is this common with Yarii's or kei cars? __________________ I live my life a quarter pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, I'm free. I need FRIES! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and I need them tonight. You're lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didn't blow the seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, it's like this. If I lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if I win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, that's more important.

06-10-2010, 06:05 PM	#2
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	it depends what you are comparing it to. I've had no alignment problems thankfully, but if you drive on really bumpy/bad roads, it will ruin the alignment of any car. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

06-10-2010, 07:54 PM	#3
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	it depends upon where you live.... with the horrible roads in Michigan and Ohio, you should get your alignment checked every 6 months. I usually need to get a realignment atleast once a year. I drive about 20k miles a year __________________

06-10-2010, 08:14 PM	#4
ezhacker1 Drives: Decepticon - Ravage Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,464	iv been told to never throw your steering wheel, you know slam it to the point the steering wheel bounces back. Like when parking. __________________ Check out my Build thread: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52274

06-25-2010, 07:21 PM	#6
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I run wide wheels, so my car tends to go out more often than most I think. Comparing the Yaris to my tC (which also runs wide wheels), I'd say they are about the same, though. __________________ 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.

06-26-2010, 03:30 PM	#8
UTVitz Drives: Black Vitz Liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 238	No problems in over 40K miles. Tracks straight and no tire wear problems. I've been thinking this car has a pretty tough suspension considering the gravel roads and pot hole winters it goes through.

06-26-2010, 06:03 PM	#9
frog13 Tw200--excellent! Drives: 2010 yaris..absolutely red. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 210	Thanks Yarr!...I'm probably alittle older than most...don't catch some of the chatter at times And yes I agree,it would be hard on the motor or pump ,if it had one.Not so sure about the alignment though,that motor has "some" power,but, hard to believe it's that strong.

06-26-2010, 07:21 PM	#10
suckerface #1 Lemming Drives: Light Blue '08 Yaris Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 760	I drive down a gravel driveway that gets washed out with 5" gaps every time it rains many many times everyday, as well as driving on some TERRIBLE roads that are patched, cracked, crumbling, and all together awful. I have yet to try a winter with the Yaris, but so far my alignment is still spot on. No hands on the wheel doing 60+ mph down the interstate/highway and I don't even move towards the other lanes. __________________

06-28-2010, 04:01 PM	#11
jmjonesey View User's Garage Drives: Red 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 107	Last alignment I had was 3 years ago at the dealership when I first bought mine brand new, since then, still tracks straight as an arrow __________________

06-30-2010, 01:03 PM	#12
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	Unless you hammer over or into something extraordinary (curb, huge pothole, etc) you shouldn't throw it out of whack. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

06-30-2010, 04:38 PM	#13
ChilliwackGuy WCOAST CANADIAN DRIVER!!! Drives: 2010 Hatch 5DR - AUTO/AC Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chilliwack BC, Canada Posts: 109	awesome thread - have been wondering the same thing myself as I do about 250KMs a day commuting - and I know I'll take my Yaris in for alignment / balancing / tire rotation against the dealer's wishes (they sometimes think Toyotas are invincible)

07-06-2010, 08:38 PM	#14
PHXDEMON View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Red Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 885	Damn you guys have good luck. I only have 30k miles on mine and it is in need of a second alignment already :(

07-06-2010, 10:15 PM	#15
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	I'm thinking that having lowered suspension = harder hits on the potholes and bumps = easier thrown out alignment. I don't know. __________________ I live my life a quarter pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, I'm free. I need FRIES! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and I need them tonight. You're lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didn't blow the seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, it's like this. If I lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if I win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, that's more important.

07-07-2010, 01:26 AM	#16
djct_watt Drives: 2010 NCP91 5spd Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Thailand Posts: 449	1) Roads in Thailand suck 2) I got tint that was far too dark I sliced a curb (that I did not see) on a corner and scratched the wheel. Alignment was still good. I also made the mistake of passing in the slow lane (the far left lane here). I was trying to overtake a slow semi that was hogging the middle lane and sped up to about 120KPH. That's when I remembered I was in Thailand. About 8 seconds to impact, I see a gigantic drainage pipe that was not flush with the roadway and stuck into half of my lane. The road apparently sank and the pipe pushed the roadway up, effectively making a curb sized speed bump. So my motorcycle riding instincts took over. I didn't have enough room to stop or even slow to a safe speed, and I didn't have enough room to overtake the truck. . . and I was trapped by the wall and the truck, so I had no choice but to hit it. I gave full brakes, and a moment before impact I gave full throttle (to unload the front suspension and give a little more ground clearance.) I went airbourne every so slightly (my second time, lol). Anyway, suspension tracks straight and alignment came back within specs. I love my Yaris.

10-09-2013, 04:17 PM	#18
BLOODY_STONE View User's Garage Drives: 2009 toyota yaris 1.3 sedan Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Alexandria , Egypt Posts: 77	i drive in real bad bumpy roads here with my yaris done 40.000 km so far in 4 years never had alingment issues .. It is a tough little car .. weak body but a tough suspension .. i see many cars with failed suspensions everyday and less than 20,000 km .. bad roads but this babe is still running strong

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