The Upgrade is done, couple questions

[regal]

I tightened down the top nut, now more knocking. My cowling isn't back on right I am getting a weird wistle at higher speeds.

I would rate this job at 100% easier than changing springs/struts on a double wishbone civic. Toyota should have given better access to the front shock tower, I know we cam't be doing this by the book, I'll bet there is a lot more to remove that the wiper rack to get good access to the shock tower.

[Russelt3hPirate]

Originally Posted by regal

I tightened down the top nut, now more knocking. My cowling isn't back on right I am getting a weird wistle at higher speeds.

I would rate this job at 100% easier than changing springs/struts on a double wishbone civic. Toyota should have given better access to the front shock tower, I know we cam't be doing this by the book, I'll bet there is a lot more to remove that the wiper rack to get good access to the shock tower.

just take the whole panel off.

it's only 7 or 8 bolts (maybe 10), really easy to put back on too.

[CtrlAltDefeat]

Originally Posted by regal

I noticed the top hat of the shock where it sticks up thru the firewall isn't flush, its lik there is nothing supoorting the shock rod at the top. Looks like I need to pull them and tightendown both nuts?

well the gap is normal it's covered here as well...
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16988
I'm not sure about the sounds you mentioned.