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mkaresh · 03-31-2007, 03:18 PM

It's not so much a function of weight as the design of the body. Apparently the upper body of the Yaris catches the wind rather than deflecting it around the car.

I'm surprised to hear this is a problem with the sedan, because it's not as tall as the hatch and presents less area to crosswinds.

deebrown · 03-31-2007, 04:16 PM

"I'm surprised to hear this is a problem with the sedan, because it's not as tall as the hatch and presents less area to crosswinds."

Can the problem then, in your opinion, be corrected by lowering the car?

mkaresh · 03-31-2007, 08:06 PM

Probably not to a significant extent. You can't lower it more than an inch or two. The shape of the upper body is probably the largest factor, and you can't do anything about that.

HTM Yaris · 03-31-2007, 08:18 PM

Fold the mirrors back ..... you'll be surprised ..........you're welcome :)
And put all those SUV's to use .....draft like hell .....:)

eTiMaGo · 03-31-2007, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkaresh

Probably not to a significant extent. You can't lower it more than an inch or two. The shape of the upper body is probably the largest factor, and you can't do anything about that.

sure you can

:laugh

churp · 03-31-2007, 11:54 PM

Great chop eTiMaGo!!!!!

spkrman · 04-02-2007, 03:44 PM

wider rims/tires... the stockers are junk, particularly on the highway.

I'd imagine going lower would help too.

03-31-2007, 03:18 PM	#1
mkaresh Drives: Mazda Protege5 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 88	It's not so much a function of weight as the design of the body. Apparently the upper body of the Yaris catches the wind rather than deflecting it around the car. I'm surprised to hear this is a problem with the sedan, because it's not as tall as the hatch and presents less area to crosswinds. __________________ truedelta.com Vehicle reliability, fuel economy, price comparisons

03-31-2007, 04:16 PM	#2
deebrown Drives: Sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 37	possible solution? "I'm surprised to hear this is a problem with the sedan, because it's not as tall as the hatch and presents less area to crosswinds." Can the problem then, in your opinion, be corrected by lowering the car?

03-31-2007, 08:06 PM	#3
mkaresh Drives: Mazda Protege5 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 88	Probably not to a significant extent. You can't lower it more than an inch or two. The shape of the upper body is probably the largest factor, and you can't do anything about that. __________________ truedelta.com Vehicle reliability, fuel economy, price comparisons

03-31-2007, 08:18 PM	#4
HTM Yaris resident senior View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south Carolina Posts: 814	Fold the mirrors back ..... you'll be surprised ..........you're welcome :) And put all those SUV's to use .....draft like hell .....:) __________________ Last edited by HTM Yaris; 03-31-2007 at 08:19 PM. Reason: ?

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