Front strut bar - Toyota Yaris Forums

cougar65 · 02-15-2011, 08:50 PM

Are they for looks or do they actually help with cornering... i always imagined the firewall was pretty solid... but i see lots of people have them. i don't like to drive fast but i like to be quick and I'm on mountain highways its hard to go 60 but 45 on hairpin corners are fun.

*Astroman* · 02-15-2011, 11:45 PM

Some may argue they don't do anything (although they haven't tried it personally on a yaris). For me it was the first suspension/body stiffening mod I did. In town, noticed no difference. Highways, and those sweet curvy roads I did notice an improvement in handling. I've had my tanabe front strut bar for almost 5 years now. As a comparison I also have a stock '09 and I can really tell the difference in handling. Some other mods to consider as well are the GT spec rear lower strut brace (the upper one doesn't do anything honestly, I had one although NOT from GT Spec), stiffer lowering springs/coilovers, and of course a rear sway bar. You'll notice more of a benefit of the rear sway, but I'm really, really happy with my suspension upgrades.

Tanabe front strut bar
Sprint Performance lowering springs
TRD sway bar
GT Spec rear lower strut/link bar.

cougar65 · 02-15-2011, 11:54 PM

what's better for a first mod strut or sway?
(sorry for wrong section)

MUSKOKA800 · 02-16-2011, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cougar65

what's better for a first mod strut or sway?
(sorry for wrong section)

Definitely, rear anti-sway bar.

cali yaris · 02-16-2011, 09:10 AM

The rear sway bar has a much larger effect on cornering stability; I know it's an inexpensive car, but it's amazing they didn't include one.

I have tested the front strut brace, on and off during the same session, at the track. It definitely makes a difference, but only under extreme cornering conditions.

Bracing mods are cumulative, like horsepower. You might not feel one mod, but you can feel the combined effects of several.

aucorium · 02-16-2011, 10:02 AM

agree 'd ! the front bar does help and you do notice it , i had one on my old 06 yaris , and now im gonna get one for my 2010 model , can def feel that i need it.

cougar65 · 02-16-2011, 10:03 AM

In a few weeks, looks like I'm getting a sway bar.

bB2NER · 02-19-2011, 08:40 PM

I use a front strut bar on my xB but decided to not use one on the Yaris. I did however go with the rear Ultra Racing 19mm bar that Garm sells. Can't wait to get it on and try it out.

02-15-2011, 08:50 PM	#1
cougar65 View User's Garage Drives: 2010 yaris 5door Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 52	Front strut bar Are they for looks or do they actually help with cornering... i always imagined the firewall was pretty solid... but i see lots of people have them. i don't like to drive fast but i like to be quick and I'm on mountain highways its hard to go 60 but 45 on hairpin corners are fun.

02-15-2011, 11:45 PM	#2
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	Some may argue they don't do anything (although they haven't tried it personally on a yaris). For me it was the first suspension/body stiffening mod I did. In town, noticed no difference. Highways, and those sweet curvy roads I did notice an improvement in handling. I've had my tanabe front strut bar for almost 5 years now. As a comparison I also have a stock '09 and I can really tell the difference in handling. Some other mods to consider as well are the GT spec rear lower strut brace (the upper one doesn't do anything honestly, I had one although NOT from GT Spec), stiffer lowering springs/coilovers, and of course a rear sway bar. You'll notice more of a benefit of the rear sway, but I'm really, really happy with my suspension upgrades. Tanabe front strut bar Sprint Performance lowering springs TRD sway bar GT Spec rear lower strut/link bar. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

02-15-2011, 11:54 PM	#3
cougar65 View User's Garage Drives: 2010 yaris 5door Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 52	what's better for a first mod strut or sway? (sorry for wrong section) Last edited by cougar65; 02-16-2011 at 12:15 AM. Reason: wrong section

02-16-2011, 09:10 AM	#5
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	The rear sway bar has a much larger effect on cornering stability; I know it's an inexpensive car, but it's amazing they didn't include one. I have tested the front strut brace, on and off during the same session, at the track. It definitely makes a difference, but only under extreme cornering conditions. Bracing mods are cumulative, like horsepower. You might not feel one mod, but you can feel the combined effects of several. __________________ 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.

02-16-2011, 10:02 AM	#6
aucorium AKA Samurai Racer Drives: Yaris 2006 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Africa Posts: 834	agree 'd ! the front bar does help and you do notice it , i had one on my old 06 yaris , and now im gonna get one for my 2010 model , can def feel that i need it. __________________ JDMtuner Import Performance Tuning www.jdmtuner.co.za

02-16-2011, 10:03 AM	#7
cougar65 View User's Garage Drives: 2010 yaris 5door Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 52	In a few weeks, looks like I'm getting a sway bar.

02-19-2011, 08:40 PM	#8
bB2NER My Box and Her Egg Drives: 05' Scion xB / 08' Yaris 3dr Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: W.TN Posts: 97	I use a front strut bar on my xB but decided to not use one on the Yaris. I did however go with the rear Ultra Racing 19mm bar that Garm sells. Can't wait to get it on and try it out.

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