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BailOut · 03-29-2007, 07:58 PM

I'm curious if you folks experience higher winds or just different vehicle behavior than I do.

The area I live in gets 90 MPH winds several times per year and lots more days of gusts up to 75 MPH and while I have definitely felt the wind resistance and the Yaris leaning, maybe even being pushed a touch, I have never even come close to getting blown out of my lane, or even moved that much in it.

Is it just the leaning or feeling of being pushed that bothers you folks so?

brickhardmeat · 03-29-2007, 08:01 PM

I lowered mine 1.9 front and rear and it made a huge difference on the highway. Much better.

deebrown · 03-29-2007, 08:41 PM

Ok, can anyone tell me how to lower the car and how expensive such a process is? Also, my last car was a dodge neon (very low to the ground and no wind problems) but i was constantly "bottoming out" the car as it was so close to the ground - do any of you who have lowered your car have this problem?

Thanks,

Dee

Lillydot · 04-02-2007, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BailOut

I'm curious if you folks experience higher winds or just different vehicle behavior than I do.

The area I live in gets 90 MPH winds several times per year and lots more days of gusts up to 75 MPH and while I have definitely felt the wind resistance and the Yaris leaning, maybe even being pushed a touch, I have never even come close to getting blown out of my lane, or even moved that much in it.

Is it just the leaning or feeling of being pushed that bothers you folks so?

my car shifts lanes when the winds gust really high. i live by a beach, and sometimes i might be going only about 40 and my car is getting pushed. when i'm speeding down the pike at about 70 mph or so, i've almost gotten into an accident more than once. the faster you drive, the less room you have for error, so even getting pushed a few inches can be a scary experience. my last car was almost the same shape (focus 2dr hatchback) and had performance tires. i didn't have a problem with being pushed by the wind as much then. i think i'm gonna try switching the tires and see how that works out.

brickhardmeat · 04-02-2007, 12:11 AM

Chop Top would be way cool ...but I'd have to sit on the floor

spkrman · 04-02-2007, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BailOut

Is it just the leaning or feeling of being pushed that bothers you folks so?

I assume so?

Grab the wheel, and stay in your lane, I never had any issues with it... even when passing a semi on a windy day 100% stock.

With the dubs on/225 tires, much better!

03-29-2007, 07:58 PM	#1
BailOut Steals terrorist's lunch View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 1,299	I'm curious if you folks experience higher winds or just different vehicle behavior than I do. The area I live in gets 90 MPH winds several times per year and lots more days of gusts up to 75 MPH and while I have definitely felt the wind resistance and the Yaris leaning, maybe even being pushed a touch, I have never even come close to getting blown out of my lane, or even moved that much in it. Is it just the leaning or feeling of being pushed that bothers you folks so? __________________ - Brian Share the Road I often carry 2 carpool passengers and mountain bikes or snowboards/skis over a 4,500 foot elevation difference. Click the graphic above to see my detailed mileage logs.

03-29-2007, 08:01 PM	#2
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	I lowered mine 1.9 front and rear and it made a huge difference on the highway. Much better. __________________ SPONSORED BY

03-29-2007, 08:41 PM	#3
deebrown Drives: Sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 37	How to lower car Ok, can anyone tell me how to lower the car and how expensive such a process is? Also, my last car was a dodge neon (very low to the ground and no wind problems) but i was constantly "bottoming out" the car as it was so close to the ground - do any of you who have lowered your car have this problem? Thanks, Dee

04-02-2007, 12:11 AM	#5
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	Chop Top would be way cool ...but I'd have to sit on the floor __________________ SPONSORED BY

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