Why do people lower their cars? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Tamago · 05-20-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by WeeYari

I too prefer the slightly nose down, ready to lunge stance of stock. I also do feel that the car is rather high. With this in mind, if I do eventually opt for lowering springs, it will be ones offering a mild drop equal front and rear. I would not go for springs where the rear is .2 lower than the front.

sounds like coilovers are in your future then :)

MUSKOKA800 · 05-21-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Altitude

I think the stance of the Yaris looks better when it's not lowered. Most of the shots of lowered Yaris look like the ass is dragging whereas at stock the car has a more agressive angle - this is all my own opinion of what looks good though. Then again I'm not of the 'Fast and Furious' generation...

I'm not the 'Fast and Furious' generation either but do prefer greatly increased handling charactoristics for both safety and joy.
Plus I got over that high fender 4X4 look back in the 70's when I had one of Canada's first Toyota 4X4 mini-pick-em-ups. All my cars have been lowered since the Toy truck rusted away.

SIPNGAS · 05-20-2009, 08:40 PM

I like how the car looks and I like how it feels to drive now that it's lowered.

I am not one of the younger members of the board, either...but did not like the swaying of the car through turns.

It's a personal decision, really.

TheRealEnth · 05-20-2009, 08:46 PM

Well for me you see its a bit complicated... I tried to achieve 88 and i couldn't... too much damn wind. I need to reach 88mph... Its a goal of mine, Im a scientist and ive been working on something lately.. But i just need to hit 88mph. If my corrections are correct after the drop that has been taken i can gain +5mph throwing me into the late 80s and I will hit 88. I might be gone for some time after this.. If.. I mean when I come back I will surely tell you that dropping the vehicle has helped me do things...

-Disclaimer- Wearing of such product will not give such ability of gaining +5mph. Experience may vary.

Tamago · 05-20-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRealEnth

Well for me you see its a bit complicated... I tried to achieve 88 and i couldn't... too much damn wind. I need to reach 88mph... Its a goal of mine, Im a scientist and ive been working on something lately.. But i just need to hit 88mph. If my corrections are correct after the drop that has been taken i can gain +5mph throwing me into the late 80s and I will hit 88. I might be gone for some time after this.. If.. I mean when I come back I will surely tell you that dropping the vehicle has helped me do things...

-Disclaimer- Wearing of such product will not give such ability of gaining +5mph. Experience may vary.

kurokoma-kun · 05-21-2009, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRealEnth

Well for me you see its a bit complicated... I tried to achieve 88 and i couldn't... too much damn wind. I need to reach 88mph... Its a goal of mine, Im a scientist and ive been working on something lately.. But i just need to hit 88mph. If my corrections are correct after the drop that has been taken i can gain +5mph throwing me into the late 80s and I will hit 88. I might be gone for some time after this.. If.. I mean when I come back I will surely tell you that dropping the vehicle has helped me do things...

-Disclaimer- Wearing of such product will not give such ability of gaining +5mph. Experience may vary.

i am in awe

MadMax · 05-20-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by captainm27

Why do people lower their cars?

That's an easy one...because raising them would be very silly!

Next question?

Cheers! M2

SIPNGAS · 05-20-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

That's an easy one...because raising them would be very silly!

Next question?

Cheers! M2

alch3miss · 05-20-2009, 10:53 PM

Along with what everyone has stated improved handling, better appearance, and gas mileage. It also creates more friction because of the down force. For those who drag race, less tire roll improves track times.

alch3miss · 05-20-2009, 10:54 PM

SIPNGAS · 05-20-2009, 11:12 PM

Also...you shouldn't take speed bumps and train tracks fast whether your car is lowered or not? I took those things slow before my car was lowered. Now I take them slow because I have rims.

Yaris Hilton · 05-21-2009, 01:03 AM

Lowering the car lets the engine run on denser, lower altitude air, thus increasing the horsepower.

Pitt Yaris · 05-21-2009, 01:35 AM

Lower def looks better.

naossoan · 05-23-2009, 08:12 PM

Lowering makes the car look better IMO. It's the first thing I'm doing to my car. I've had it for 2 years and haven't done a thing. It's time to do some modding now.

I have some TEIN S-Tech's on order..should be here on Wednesday. I can't wait!

05-20-2009, 08:40 PM	#3
SIPNGAS I LOVE my Yaris! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Polar White LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 5,164	I like how the car looks and I like how it feels to drive now that it's lowered. I am not one of the younger members of the board, either...but did not like the swaying of the car through turns. It's a personal decision, really. __________________ We don't see things as THEY are...we see them as WE are. Lisa aka *SIPNGAS*

05-20-2009, 08:46 PM	#4
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	Well for me you see its a bit complicated... I tried to achieve 88 and i couldn't... too much damn wind. I need to reach 88mph... Its a goal of mine, Im a scientist and ive been working on something lately.. But i just need to hit 88mph. If my corrections are correct after the drop that has been taken i can gain +5mph throwing me into the late 80s and I will hit 88. I might be gone for some time after this.. If.. I mean when I come back I will surely tell you that dropping the vehicle has helped me do things... -Disclaimer- Wearing of such product will not give such ability of gaining +5mph. Experience may vary. __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

05-20-2009, 11:12 PM	#11
SIPNGAS I LOVE my Yaris! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Polar White LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 5,164	Also...you shouldn't take speed bumps and train tracks fast whether your car is lowered or not? I took those things slow before my car was lowered. Now I take them slow because I have rims. __________________ We don't see things as THEY are...we see them as WE are. Lisa aka *SIPNGAS*

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Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	Lowering the car lets the engine run on denser, lower altitude air, thus increasing the horsepower.

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05-23-2009, 08:12 PM	#14
naossoan Drives: 07 Yaris 3DR Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 146	Lowering makes the car look better IMO. It's the first thing I'm doing to my car. I've had it for 2 years and haven't done a thing. It's time to do some modding now. I have some TEIN S-Tech's on order..should be here on Wednesday. I can't wait!