Does the rear antisway bar show? - Toyota Yaris Forums

2+2 · 08-07-2009, 07:56 PM

Is the antisway bar considered a performance mod? Am I in the right place?

Anyway, does it show? I bought the 19mm one and it's white. Now I could install the sucker and step back and take a look but it's easier to hope you guys will take pity on a guy that's kind to old people, children and dogs and save him the trouble.

Btw, I see why Garm has such a good rep around these parts. He's a pleasure to do business with imo.

Edit: What I mean is do I need to paint the antisway bar black before I install it so it doesn't look goofy?

Altitude · 08-07-2009, 08:26 PM

Mine is red and yes I can see it but I'm on stock suspension too. I don't think it looks goofy.

kurokoma-kun · 08-07-2009, 09:09 PM

Mine is also red and it shows on my lowered car, but I don't mind.

cruz-gsr · 08-08-2009, 12:25 AM

is your car lowered

2+2 · 08-08-2009, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by cruz-gsr

is your car lowered

No, and I don't plan on lowering it.

cali yaris · 08-08-2009, 05:05 AM

I think only the ends show. The bar itself is tucked up under the axle pretty well. The bar "faces" front so it's not like it's directly under the bumper. and, I suppose you could spray any "offending" white bits that you could see from behind after you installed it, as well.

Thanks for the kind words too.

2+2 · 08-08-2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

I think only the ends show. The bar itself is tucked up under the axle pretty well. The bar "faces" front so it's not like it's directly under the bumper. and, I suppose you could spray any "offending" white bits that you could see from behind after you installed it, as well.

Thanks for the kind words too.

Ahhh. It faces front. It's a non issue then. Thanks.

eii · 08-08-2009, 06:35 AM

custom powder coat ftw!

schleppy · 08-08-2009, 10:37 AM

Only the ends are really obvious. It doesn't look bad at all.

RedRide · 08-08-2009, 06:39 PM

Why would you want to hide a mod as great as the sway bar?

I got an UR bar from Garm and yes, you can see it when your a few feet away, eye balling it at the proper level, like from a car behind you, etc.

However, it does not look bad at all and it blends in well with the rear suspension. It's definately not "goofy" looking or anything like that.
I'm shure that the vast majority of people who see it do not not even realize what its or give it a second thought.

TheRealEnth · 08-08-2009, 07:05 PM

I can easily see it when it my friends cars, they are all miatas tho =), but i think it looks pretty badass, matching with my red springs =)

Sabretooth · 08-10-2009, 08:03 AM

Mine doesnt show too bad, If you get the Ultra Racing one, it should turn a shade of a dingy white/gray if you dont get the chance to clean the undercarriage much...

mrbond · 08-10-2009, 12:08 PM

When driving behind my car, you can definitely see the whole thing. My lower tie brace, however, shows even more.
If your car is lowered or stock height, it'll look good no matter what. IMO, you don't need to go through the hassle of painting or powdercoating the part. Who cares if it shows, especially considering the kind of handling capability it provides?
Cheeeers!

cali yaris · 08-10-2009, 12:49 PM

My car is lowered and has a rear lip -- I'm guessing that hides it more. Glad we got more than one opinion.

kngrsll · 08-10-2009, 01:18 PM

i can see the bar pretty easily from behind. i like stealth, so i have thought about rattle canning it black like i did with the muffler.

supmet · 08-10-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kngrsll

i can see the bar pretty easily from behind. i like stealth, so i have thought about rattle canning it black like i did with the muffler.

I'm not sure spray paint will stick that well to a powder coated bar, especially with all the wear and tear the undercarriage sees.

Kioshi · 08-10-2009, 01:34 PM

Im lowered roughly 1.4-1.6 all around maybe more give or take~~ but i can ONLY see the two ends that bolt onto the lower shock bolt and the upper hole. You wont see the middle part of the bar, as Garm has said on here~~~ its tucked pretty good underneath..

If you crouch down you will see the bar then but minimally still.....

DevilGirl · 08-10-2009, 02:43 PM

Ok, for someone who doesn't know much about that many car parts (general maintenance, yes), what does the rear anti-sway bar do, and how is it installed?

(I'm sure there's another thread on this, so if someone could point in the direction of that thread, if they have it handy, that would be cool!)

08-07-2009, 07:56 PM	#1
2+2 Drives: 09 3Dr Manual Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 210	Does the rear antisway bar show? Is the antisway bar considered a performance mod? Am I in the right place? Anyway, does it show? I bought the 19mm one and it's white. Now I could install the sucker and step back and take a look but it's easier to hope you guys will take pity on a guy that's kind to old people, children and dogs and save him the trouble. Btw, I see why Garm has such a good rep around these parts. He's a pleasure to do business with imo. Edit: What I mean is do I need to paint the antisway bar black before I install it so it doesn't look goofy? __________________ Just put the pedal down and let the devil take the hindquarters. Last edited by 2+2; 08-07-2009 at 08:10 PM.

08-07-2009, 09:09 PM	#3
kurokoma-kun Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: my own little world Posts: 1,256	Mine is also red and it shows on my lowered car, but I don't mind. __________________ my yaris, kurokoma-kun

08-08-2009, 12:25 AM	#4
cruz-gsr View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Lift Back Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ashland Mass Posts: 512	is your car lowered __________________

08-08-2009, 05:05 AM	#6
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I think only the ends show. The bar itself is tucked up under the axle pretty well. The bar "faces" front so it's not like it's directly under the bumper. and, I suppose you could spray any "offending" white bits that you could see from behind after you installed it, as well. Thanks for the kind words too. __________________ 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.

08-08-2009, 06:35 AM	#8
eii Rides canyon walls Drives: 1988 RX7 FC 10th AE Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 503	custom powder coat ftw! __________________ OEM Style Wing Spoiler \| TRD Axle-Back Exhaust \| Megan Lowering Springs (1.5 f/r) \| Simota Carbon Charger Intake \| Python 871XP Alarm System \| Aluminum Sports Pedal \| 17x7 +42mm Enkei J10 Black w/ Silver Lip \| 205/40 Falken Ziex-912 \| NST Lite Crank Pulley Red \| 1ZZ-FE Throttle Body \| AMK Racing Header

08-07-2009, 08:26 PM	#2
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	Mine is red and yes I can see it but I'm on stock suspension too. I don't think it looks goofy.

08-08-2009, 10:37 AM	#9
schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	Only the ends are really obvious. It doesn't look bad at all.

08-08-2009, 06:39 PM	#10
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,502	Why would you want to hide a mod as great as the sway bar? I got an UR bar from Garm and yes, you can see it when your a few feet away, eye balling it at the proper level, like from a car behind you, etc. However, it does not look bad at all and it blends in well with the rear suspension. It's definately not "goofy" looking or anything like that. I'm shure that the vast majority of people who see it do not not even realize what its or give it a second thought.

08-08-2009, 07:05 PM	#11
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	I can easily see it when it my friends cars, they are all miatas tho =), but i think it looks pretty badass, matching with my red springs =) __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

08-10-2009, 08:03 AM	#12
Sabretooth 37HSSV View User's Garage Drives: '11 Mazdaspeed 3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St Cloud FL Posts: 1,395	Mine doesnt show too bad, If you get the Ultra Racing one, it should turn a shade of a dingy white/gray if you dont get the chance to clean the undercarriage much... __________________ 07 Toyota Yaris Hatchback -sold- 11 Mazdaspeed 3 -SRI/TIP, 3 inch TBI, Custom FMIC, Tuned by Cobb Accessport, HKS ssq2 BOV, Upgraded HPFP- Clean stock look... Killer performance.

08-10-2009, 12:08 PM	#13
mrbond View User's Garage Drives: 2008 meteorite hatchback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 960	When driving behind my car, you can definitely see the whole thing. My lower tie brace, however, shows even more. If your car is lowered or stock height, it'll look good no matter what. IMO, you don't need to go through the hassle of painting or powdercoating the part. Who cares if it shows, especially considering the kind of handling capability it provides? Cheeeers! __________________ - HOOOEY! That's one tahny little cawr! What the heck kinda toy is that? - A Toyota Yaris - A whut Yaris?

08-10-2009, 12:49 PM	#14
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	My car is lowered and has a rear lip -- I'm guessing that hides it more. Glad we got more than one opinion. __________________ 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.

08-10-2009, 01:18 PM	#15
kngrsll Apexing Egg!! Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris white hatch Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 872	i can see the bar pretty easily from behind. i like stealth, so i have thought about rattle canning it black like i did with the muffler. __________________ HighTach Motorsports 2007 Toyota Yaris-ARGH!! Mods: Tokico HTS, 6.6 kg F, 6.1 kg R custom springs, 23 mm RSB, 2-way TRD LSD, 15x7 +25 Team Dynamic wheels, 195/55/15 Dunlop Star Specs, Cobra Suzuka S

08-10-2009, 01:34 PM	#17
Kioshi Heart Up! Vitz Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,582	Im lowered roughly 1.4-1.6 all around maybe more give or take~~ but i can ONLY see the two ends that bolt onto the lower shock bolt and the upper hole. You wont see the middle part of the bar, as Garm has said on here~~~ its tucked pretty good underneath.. If you crouch down you will see the bar then but minimally still.....

08-10-2009, 02:43 PM	#18
DevilGirl Drives: 09 3dr LB MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 681	Ok, for someone who doesn't know much about that many car parts (general maintenance, yes), what does the rear anti-sway bar do, and how is it installed? (I'm sure there's another thread on this, so if someone could point in the direction of that thread, if they have it handy, that would be cool!) __________________ 2009 3dr LB MT Meteorite Metalic. Car bought 8/7/09. Now over 89k miles of trouble free driving, other than user error!!

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