sports suspension causing this? - Toyota Yaris Forums

sparrowblue · 10-21-2013, 08:39 PM

Ok, so I have sports suspension on my car (apparently. ..I am not very learned in mechanics and aftermarket as far as cars go. I am an audiohead, not a gearhead) could this be what is making it so hard to pull a u-turn?

CrankyOldMan · 10-21-2013, 10:32 PM

Please expand on "so hard to" with more details. Do you get funny noises? Is it hard to turn the wheel? Does the wheel not go around enough times? Is your turn radius several lanes at full-lock? Other details, like the brand/model of your suspension parts would also help to diagnose things. Colors of parts can also be useful if the brand isn't readily visible.

MUSKOKA800 · 10-30-2013, 09:00 PM

Tires could be rubbing the inner fenders if too wide or wrong offset wheels.

cali yaris · 10-31-2013, 02:05 PM

"sports suspension" means what? NOT ENOUGH INFO

Wide tires, wheel offsets, lowering, low tire pressure, disabled or failed power steering -- all could be reasons.

sparrowblue · 11-06-2013, 02:51 AM

I seriously have no clue about this crap. 2012 yaris se, trd suspension. It doesn t make any noises, power steering is good. Its basically if I try to pull unto a two lane road I always have to take the far lane. There is no way I can pull into the closest lane with the wheel totally cranked. I didnt do the work and changes on the car, my knowledge is limited. Sorry for my lack of knowing anything about this. Also new, if I crank the wheel all the way when backing up, my car feels like its is still pulling in the same direction while driving for awhile.

IllusionX · 11-06-2013, 09:34 AM

lol how many turns of the wheels can you make?

1.5 · 11-06-2013, 12:14 PM

Did the car come with the TRD suspension or did you upgrade it after purchasing the car?

Did you notice a difference after the TRD parts or has it always been like this?

sparrowblue · 11-06-2013, 02:25 PM

The suspension was aftermarket, the previous owner had it put on after buying the car from what I understand from the car history. It had the stardard SE suspension, but was changed when the car was bought.

1.5 · 11-06-2013, 02:41 PM

ok so have you always noticed this issue with the car?

Are the wheels stock Yaris SE?

mr_miles · 11-07-2013, 12:33 PM

pics plox. I'm thinking maybe the power steering isn't functioning 100%. or one of the front strut tops is loose causing it to get stuck.

sparrowblue · 01-21-2014, 06:26 PM

Mr. Miles, you win. Strut issue!

10-21-2013, 08:39 PM	#1
sparrowblue Drives: 2012 Yaris SE Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: spokane Posts: 15	sports suspension causing this? Ok, so I have sports suspension on my car (apparently. ..I am not very learned in mechanics and aftermarket as far as cars go. I am an audiohead, not a gearhead) could this be what is making it so hard to pull a u-turn?

10-30-2013, 09:00 PM	#3
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	Tires could be rubbing the inner fenders if too wide or wrong offset wheels. __________________ 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.

10-31-2013, 02:05 PM	#4
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	"sports suspension" means what? NOT ENOUGH INFO Wide tires, wheel offsets, lowering, low tire pressure, disabled or failed power steering -- all could be reasons. __________________ 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.

11-06-2013, 12:14 PM	#7
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	Did the car come with the TRD suspension or did you upgrade it after purchasing the car? Did you notice a difference after the TRD parts or has it always been like this? __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

11-06-2013, 02:41 PM	#9
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	ok so have you always noticed this issue with the car? Are the wheels stock Yaris SE? __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

10-21-2013, 10:32 PM	#2
CrankyOldMan 2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,333	Please expand on "so hard to" with more details. Do you get funny noises? Is it hard to turn the wheel? Does the wheel not go around enough times? Is your turn radius several lanes at full-lock? Other details, like the brand/model of your suspension parts would also help to diagnose things. Colors of parts can also be useful if the brand isn't readily visible.

11-06-2013, 02:51 AM	#5
sparrowblue Drives: 2012 Yaris SE Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: spokane Posts: 15	I seriously have no clue about this crap. 2012 yaris se, trd suspension. It doesn t make any noises, power steering is good. Its basically if I try to pull unto a two lane road I always have to take the far lane. There is no way I can pull into the closest lane with the wheel totally cranked. I didnt do the work and changes on the car, my knowledge is limited. Sorry for my lack of knowing anything about this. Also new, if I crank the wheel all the way when backing up, my car feels like its is still pulling in the same direction while driving for awhile.

11-06-2013, 09:34 AM	#6
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	lol how many turns of the wheels can you make?

11-06-2013, 02:25 PM	#8
sparrowblue Drives: 2012 Yaris SE Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: spokane Posts: 15	The suspension was aftermarket, the previous owner had it put on after buying the car from what I understand from the car history. It had the stardard SE suspension, but was changed when the car was bought.

01-21-2014, 06:26 PM	#11
sparrowblue Drives: 2012 Yaris SE Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: spokane Posts: 15	Mr. Miles, you win. Strut issue!

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