06YarisRS's 2ZR-FE Swap 5-Door Hatchback (Automatic Transmission)

[06YarisRS]

Originally Posted by ArmstrongRacing

That would be even better! Clips of each person with their car, maybe saying your name and location, then some driving/racing footage, wrenching footage, washing footage....then I could put it all together and make it my channel trailer

Stellar plan. I'm in! I wonder if spring would be the best time. Getting very winter-like here now!

Badges update: Customs Clearance New York City - Gateway, USA. I should have them very soon!

[ArmstrongRacing]

Originally Posted by 06YarisRS

Stellar plan. I'm in! I wonder if spring would be the best time. Getting very winter-like here now!

Agreed. Now just be careful this winter with the extra torque!

[atomic_hoji]

I may have to wash mine... lol Otherwise, awesome idea!

edit: also, I think everyone up here will have a picture covered in snow - you will seriously impress me if you can blend that in to your California weather!


-- Adam

[06YarisRS]

A pic I snapped of the engine bay. Just gotta tidy up the stereo power wires and clean the rustproofing gunk off my shock towers. Then, of course, spray new 'cleaner' rustproofing, even though the car won't see winter driving.

[06YarisRS]

Megan Axleback Arrived!

Pictures do not do this thing justice. It is one solid piece of hardware. Can't wait to get it bolted up!

[ArmstrongRacing]

Wow! That’s a beautiful piece. I believe I have a set of lowering springs in my shed if you’re interested....

[06YarisRS]

Originally Posted by ArmstrongRacing

Wow! That’s a beautiful piece. I believe I have a set of lowering springs in my shed if you’re interested....

Hey Tom! Almost everyone I talk to tells me I should lower it. Right now, I have the Penguin 13mm spacers on the back and I'm running 195/65R15 tires. What kind are the springs and how much of a drop? Do you think I'd have any rubbing issues? I'm going to look online again for pics to see the difference. If I did go for it, how much do you want for the springs?

There was something else I wanted to ask you about. What engine oil do you run? I know you race yours, but would you recommend synthetic for the 2ZR for normal, 'spirited' driving?

Thanks man!!!

[ArmstrongRacing]

Originally Posted by 06YarisRS

....I have the Penguin 13mm spacers on the back and I'm running 195/65R15 tires. What kind are the springs and how much of a drop? Do you think I'd have any rubbing issues? I'm going to look online again for pics to see the difference. If I did go for it, how much do you want for the springs?

.....would you recommend synthetic for the 2ZR for normal, 'spirited' driving?

Thanks man!!!

I didn’t have any rubbing issues with stock wheels and tires, but once I put on aftermarket wheels it rubbed. The springs are MicroImage, 1.5” drop I think but very good quality ride. You have to decide what’s more important to you, spacers or a more performance look and ride. I would send you the springs for just shipping cost, but I gotta go dig them out. Like Trevor mentioned, you don’t know until you try...

I used to use Amsoil, until I did oil analysis on Amsoil and Mobil1....and saw they’re pretty much the same. I use Mobil1 10w40, but for normal use I recommend their 0w20.

[06YarisRS]

Originally Posted by ArmstrongRacing

I didn’t have any rubbing issues with stock wheels and tires, but once I put on aftermarket wheels it rubbed. The springs are MicroImage, 1.5” drop I think but very good quality ride. You have to decide what’s more important to you, spacers or a more performance look and ride. I would send you the springs for just shipping cost, but I gotta go dig them out. Like Trevor mentioned, you don’t know until you try...

I used to use Amsoil, until I did oil analysis on Amsoil and Mobil1....and saw they’re pretty much the same. I use Mobil1 10w40, but for normal use I recommend their 0w20.

Thanks very much Tom! Your offer is extremely generous. If you have no immediate plans to do anything with them, would you mind if I gave it some thought for a while? I really have no issues with the current ride characteristics of my Yaris and I hope to use it with the family as much as I can for trips and such. I do like a factory feel ride and our roads around here are really quite poor in sections (rough and bumpy). One of the things that I have been thinking about for a while is a rear sway bar, but again, not for any perceived lack of handling with the factory suspension. My understanding is that it would reduce body roll, again, not that there seems to be much of that - at least in the way I drive. I'm almost thinking that lowering springs might be wasted on me.

Thanks for the recommendations on the oil. I think I may start using the Mobile 1 0W20.

Thanks Trevor and WeeYari for your observations as well. I appreciate them.

[WeeYari]

Originally Posted by 06YarisRS

I really have no issues with the current ride characteristics of my Yaris and I hope to use it with the family as much as I can for trips and such. I do like a factory feel ride and our roads around here are really quite poor in sections (rough and bumpy).

Stay stock.



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[tmontague]

Are you on stock rims? If so then you wont rub. Lowering springs would make the car more fun to drive especially if it's only a summer car and you don't use it to pack a bunch of people in it

[06YarisRS]

Originally Posted by tmontague

Are you on stock rims? If so then you wont rub. Lowering springs would make the car more fun to drive especially if it's only a summer car and you don't use it to pack a bunch of people in it

I am on stock rims, Trevor. You don't think the 13mm Penguins and wider tire would create an issue? I would definitely have the kids in the back and some luggage for road trips, but I doubt that would exceed 200 lbs, worse case scenario.

[WeeYari]

Be prepared for rear left to buzz the liner if you hit highway dips at speed while loaded.

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[06YarisRS]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

Be prepared for rear left to buzz the liner if you hit highway dips at speed while loaded.

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Ah. I would not like that. Is that because of the spacers and tire size I have, or normal behaviour for a stock configuration? Thanks!

[WeeYari]

Originally Posted by 06YarisRS

Ah. I would not like that. Is that because of the spacers and tire size I have, or normal behaviour for a stock configuration? Thanks!

Spacers.

So many people over the years have stated don't worry you'll be fine with your type of setup. I think the bulk of them must travel 99.9% of the time solo with no weight in the back. I've had very similar configuration, lowered 1.5", and I'm here to tell ya, the wheel mentioned will buzz the fender arch and it's annoying as hell.

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[06YarisRS]

Have a snow day today so while the kiddies were out building a snowman - I am on "Daddy-Duty" today and took a short break - I decided to lay some compound on the axleback and hit it with my DA polisher. Would have prefered bolting it on instead, but that would have made me unavailable to respond when the kids inevitably started fighting.

Hoping for to get this puppy bolted up tomorrow - or maybe later tonight after the kiddies go to bed.

[tmontague]

If you plan on using the car to carry stuff or people in the back then avoid lowering springs. If you want to use it as a fun sporty type car then you will enjoy the springs but it won't be good for loading people into. Iirc the yaris weight capacity is 800lbs stock.

I had 2 adults in my rear and 2 in the front on my lowering springs and never rubbed. This was before rolled fenders and I had my 10mm spacers in the rear at the time. I was running a 6.5" wide rim with a +35 offset on a 185 wide tire.

I did had some negative camber in the rear (approx -2.0) but it was fine. So Wee's experience is one thing but you won't truly know until you try it out

[tmontague]

^agreed