rear anti sway bar = better mileage? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Lewis · 06-02-2009, 09:57 AM

Put on the rear bar for better road holding - but as I'm driving I feel the bar is also helping my mileage. I can get around turns with less understeer scrubbing off speed- thereby needing less acceleration to get back up to speed on the next straight - thereby saving energy IMO.

What a nice little extra- maybe the bar will pay for itself during the life of the car!

auxmike · 06-02-2009, 10:01 AM

This was the first extra I bought for the car. The car is real tight now on turns. Too bad it was'nt made standard.
I also added the TRD exhaust, another worthy addition.....

roxy1 · 06-02-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lewis

Put on the rear bar for better road holding - but as I'm driving I feel the bar is also helping my mileage.

um..........................no.

if anything, it is allowing you to drive more aggresively=worse mileage. im not saying it is a bad addition. the yaris is decidedly a poor handler through turns with all the body roll, so im sure its worth it for that alone.

guzziknight · 06-02-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by roxy1

um..........................no.
the yaris is decidedly a poor handler through turns with all the body roll, so im sure its worth it for that alone.

I guess it's all a matter of perspective. I came out of a Civic Sedan, prior to that a PT Cruiser, and the Yaris S Sedan I got handles far better than either one of those, even without the sway bar, which is my next purchase for the car.

Yaniv

ezhacker1 · 06-02-2009, 05:01 PM

maybe it does help a little, like conserving cars momentum through a turn instead of loosing speed to get the turn in. Lol a good excuse to have it on my mods list.

JBIZZ · 06-02-2009, 08:14 PM

Most mods = better gas mileage

Tamago · 06-02-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JBIZZ

Most mods = better gas mileage

yeah, like wider, stickier rubber, right?

Morgan · 06-02-2009, 08:35 PM

turbos/superchargers give you better mpgs

Tamago · 06-02-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Morgan

turbos/superchargers give you better mpgs

yeah, if you stay out of boost...

supmet · 06-02-2009, 09:13 PM

The logic is sound. I'd be surprised if you even saw one extra mpg from this, and unless you know what your doing with alignment and tires you're gonna pay out much more in tires than your saving in not having to accelerate. But that's pretty much on par for most hypermiling techniques :D

Lewis · 06-03-2009, 09:03 AM

I should add that I'm 62 years old and that I wanted the antisway bar for increased stability, not faster speeds through turns. So I really do think it's saving gas because to feel the same level of confidence (stability) on a turn, I need to slow down less, thereby saving momentum and gas in needing to accelerate less to regain my speed. Sure if you use the bar to drive more aggressively it will end up causing you to use more gas but that it's me at 62 years old.

YarisOwnersDad · 06-03-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Lewis

I should add that I'm 62 years old and that I wanted the antisway bar for increased stability, not faster speeds through turns. So I really do think it's saving gas because to feel the same level of confidence (stability) on a turn, I need to slow down less, thereby saving momentum and gas in needing to accelerate less to regain my speed. Sure if you use the bar to drive more aggressively it will end up causing you to use more gas but that it's me at 62 years old.

Lewis:

At 62 years of age should you still be driving?

Just messin' with ya. I turned 60 yesterday, and it blows my mind that I am really that old.

Tom

Lewis · 06-03-2009, 12:07 PM

sure beats the alternative Tom

YarisOwnersDad · 06-03-2009, 03:14 PM

That's what they say, Lewis.

Tom

Chrsto4 · 06-03-2009, 07:02 PM

Hmmm...got me thinking about throwing one on.

Tamago · 06-03-2009, 07:13 PM

this thread actually carries credibility in y'all's eyes?

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that being said, rear swaybar is a good mod. but srrsly? for mileage? lol

JBIZZ · 06-03-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

yeah, like wider, stickier rubber, right?

lol, no like lightweight pulley kit, aluminum flywheel, CAI/SRI, axle-back muffler, lighter wheels, torque dampener, tighter/lighter springs (for less hobby-horsing), weight reduction, Maybe even a Limited slip differential.

The lightweight NST pulley kit brought my MPGs from @ 30 to 35

Tamago · 06-03-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JBIZZ

lol, no like lightweight pulley kit, aluminum flywheel, CAI/SRI, axle-back muffler, lighter wheels, tighter/lighter springs (for less hobby-horsing).

your lighter wheels will have to wear stock-sized tires to help with fuel mileage. which means your yaris will now look silly as all hell.

06-02-2009, 09:57 AM	#1
Lewis Our off road vehicle Drives: 2009 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 198	rear anti sway bar = better mileage? Put on the rear bar for better road holding - but as I'm driving I feel the bar is also helping my mileage. I can get around turns with less understeer scrubbing off speed- thereby needing less acceleration to get back up to speed on the next straight - thereby saving energy IMO. What a nice little extra- maybe the bar will pay for itself during the life of the car!

06-02-2009, 10:01 AM	#2
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	This was the first extra I bought for the car. The car is real tight now on turns. Too bad it was'nt made standard. I also added the TRD exhaust, another worthy addition..... __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

06-02-2009, 08:35 PM	#8
Morgan View User's Garage Drives: 07 MM LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PCB, FL Posts: 504	turbos/superchargers give you better mpgs __________________

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ezhacker1 Drives: Decepticon - Ravage Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,462	maybe it does help a little, like conserving cars momentum through a turn instead of loosing speed to get the turn in. Lol a good excuse to have it on my mods list.

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JBIZZ Drives: 2007 Liftback white Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 122	Most mods = better gas mileage

06-02-2009, 09:13 PM	#10
supmet Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 4 Door Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,357	The logic is sound. I'd be surprised if you even saw one extra mpg from this, and unless you know what your doing with alignment and tires you're gonna pay out much more in tires than your saving in not having to accelerate. But that's pretty much on par for most hypermiling techniques :D

06-03-2009, 09:03 AM	#11
Lewis Our off road vehicle Drives: 2009 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 198	I should add that I'm 62 years old and that I wanted the antisway bar for increased stability, not faster speeds through turns. So I really do think it's saving gas because to feel the same level of confidence (stability) on a turn, I need to slow down less, thereby saving momentum and gas in needing to accelerate less to regain my speed. Sure if you use the bar to drive more aggressively it will end up causing you to use more gas but that it's me at 62 years old.

06-03-2009, 12:07 PM	#13
Lewis Our off road vehicle Drives: 2009 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 198	sure beats the alternative Tom

06-03-2009, 03:14 PM	#14
YarisOwnersDad Is now a Corolla S Owner View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Corolla S Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 460	That's what they say, Lewis. Tom

06-03-2009, 07:02 PM	#15
Chrsto4 Drives: 2008 Yaris RS 5-dr HB Black Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Barrie, Ontario Posts: 28	Hmmm...got me thinking about throwing one on.