best way to improve ride for every day driving - Toyota Yaris Forums

ellenbetty · 07-05-2009, 02:40 PM

I have to park my 2 Yarises in a pot hole covered parking lot. My Mom complains about the poor ride that my Yarises give. What would be the best way to improve the ride on my 2 2007 3 door liftback while keeping the OEM equipment?

Cutie Pie #2 · 07-05-2009, 02:52 PM

Add a TRD Sway bar, best I think.

*kimona* · 07-05-2009, 03:15 PM

Not sure what you mean by "poor ride". Can you explain?

ellenbetty · 07-06-2009, 03:06 PM

TRD sway bar, front or rear or both? Dealer installed would cost how much?

My Mom complains that the Yaris, like my Escort, makes her back hurt. My Mom thinks the seats of the Yaris, like the seats of the Escort, are also uncomfortable. Replacing the seats seams over kill to me. Besides what type of seats would be better than the seats that the Yaris came with? Race car seats, with a 4 point seat belt system would be a improvement, safety wise, over the seats the Yaris came with. But the best race car seats are not folding and expensive. I think my Mom is being unfair to compare my Yaris to her Subaru Outback. The Outback costs $10,000 more than my Yaris.

14 inch rims seem like a waste of good 15 inch rims. I would never under inflate a tire. If I have a place to store snow tires, the 14 inch rims, would be worth a try.

lunjiaow · 07-06-2009, 09:34 AM

14" Steel Wheels with high profile tyres and low tyre pressure but not too low..

*tk-421* · 07-06-2009, 03:19 PM

^ rear wheels... But I don't think that will really help in making the seats more comfortable.

You could try using plastic washers on the front mounts of each seat. There's a DIY around here somewhere.

gokartride · 07-06-2009, 03:32 PM

Get Mom some pillows.

*Astroman* · 07-06-2009, 03:42 PM

Swap the passenger seat from the outback.

It's a small, light car. Other than changing the seat I dunno what you could do. She'd hate my car for sure, lol.

ellenbetty · 07-13-2009, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astroman

Swap the passenger seat from the outback.

Do you think I have a death wish? lol

*kimona* · 07-06-2009, 03:57 PM

Ah... so sounds like you're looking for a smoother ride for your Yaris, not better handling. About the only thing you could do is change the tyres. Go up one size to 195/60/15's and look for a tyre that's rated for comfortable ride, like the Michelin Primacy MXV4.

*tk-421* · 07-06-2009, 04:05 PM

^ Better tyres are always a good idea.

Here's the link to the DIY I was talking about earlier in case you're interested: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9833

bearda · 07-06-2009, 04:20 PM

Softer shocks?

ellenbetty · 07-10-2009, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tk-421

^ Here's the link to the DIY I was talking about earlier in case you're interested: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9833

I looked at the thread. How much shock absorption would a set of rubber bushing add if put under the seat rails?

MUSKOKA800 · 07-10-2009, 07:47 PM

Get Mom a bus pass???

Tamago · 07-10-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MUSKOKA800

Get Mom a bus pass???

aren't you helpful today

ellenbetty · 07-10-2009, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MUSKOKA800

Get Mom a bus pass???

LOL

CTScott · 07-10-2009, 10:41 PM

Try the Clazzio seat covers. Besides looking a whole lot nicer, they add a layer of padding that makes the seats much more comfortable. My wife and kids couldn't get over the difference.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...hlight=clazzio

ellenbetty · 07-13-2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

Try the Clazzio seat covers. Besides looking a whole lot nicer, they add a layer of padding that makes the seats much more comfortable. My wife and kids couldn't get over the difference.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...hlight=clazzio

A little too late. I already have front seat covers. Plus my Mom has bought two sets of fake sheep skin seat covers. I put one of the set of fake sheep skin covers in my second Yaris. I will try moving the thin silver seat cover from passager side of my new Yaris and swapping it with the fake sheep skin cover in the driver's seat in my second Yaris. Hopefully that will give my Mom a little more comfort while riding with me.

PS: Plus my Mom had 2 extra sets of wind shield solar reflectors when I bought my second Yaris.

In case you are wondering, my Mom is a shopaholic. :( Is that where I got the desire to install a Ecometer in each of my Yarises? Is that where I got my desire to own two Yarises? LOL

07-05-2009, 02:40 PM	#1
ellenbetty ellenbetty View User's Garage Drives: 2 2007 Yaris 3 door liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stow Ohio Posts: 182	best way to improve ride for every day driving I have to park my 2 Yarises in a pot hole covered parking lot. My Mom complains about the poor ride that my Yarises give. What would be the best way to improve the ride on my 2 2007 3 door liftback while keeping the OEM equipment?

07-06-2009, 03:06 PM	#4
ellenbetty ellenbetty View User's Garage Drives: 2 2007 Yaris 3 door liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stow Ohio Posts: 182	TRD sway bar, front or rear or both? Dealer installed would cost how much? My Mom complains that the Yaris, like my Escort, makes her back hurt. My Mom thinks the seats of the Yaris, like the seats of the Escort, are also uncomfortable. Replacing the seats seams over kill to me. Besides what type of seats would be better than the seats that the Yaris came with? Race car seats, with a 4 point seat belt system would be a improvement, safety wise, over the seats the Yaris came with. But the best race car seats are not folding and expensive. I think my Mom is being unfair to compare my Yaris to her Subaru Outback. The Outback costs $10,000 more than my Yaris. 14 inch rims seem like a waste of good 15 inch rims. I would never under inflate a tire. If I have a place to store snow tires, the 14 inch rims, would be worth a try. Last edited by ellenbetty; 07-06-2009 at 03:35 PM. Reason: expanding comment

07-06-2009, 03:19 PM	#6
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	^ rear wheels... But I don't think that will really help in making the seats more comfortable. You could try using plastic washers on the front mounts of each seat. There's a DIY around here somewhere. __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

07-06-2009, 03:42 PM	#8
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	Swap the passenger seat from the outback. It's a small, light car. Other than changing the seat I dunno what you could do. She'd hate my car for sure, lol. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

07-06-2009, 04:05 PM	#11
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	^ Better tyres are always a good idea. Here's the link to the DIY I was talking about earlier in case you're interested: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9833 __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

07-05-2009, 02:52 PM	#2
Cutie Pie #2 View User's Garage Drives: 2014 Honda CR-V LX Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delta,PA Posts: 324	Add a TRD Sway bar, best I think. __________________ http://www.midatlanticnostalgiaconvention.com

07-05-2009, 03:15 PM	#3
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Not sure what you mean by "poor ride". Can you explain?

07-06-2009, 09:34 AM	#5
lunjiaow Drives: Yaris Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth, Australia. Posts: 189	14" Steel Wheels with high profile tyres and low tyre pressure but not too low..

07-06-2009, 03:32 PM	#7
gokartride Drives: 2009 Yaris 3-Door Liftback Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 213	Get Mom some pillows.

07-06-2009, 03:57 PM	#10
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Ah... so sounds like you're looking for a smoother ride for your Yaris, not better handling. About the only thing you could do is change the tyres. Go up one size to 195/60/15's and look for a tyre that's rated for comfortable ride, like the Michelin Primacy MXV4.

07-06-2009, 04:20 PM	#12
bearda View User's Garage Drives: 2006 Mazda3 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 116	Softer shocks? __________________

07-10-2009, 07:47 PM	#14
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07-10-2009, 10:41 PM	#17
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	Try the Clazzio seat covers. Besides looking a whole lot nicer, they add a layer of padding that makes the seats much more comfortable. My wife and kids couldn't get over the difference. http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...hlight=clazzio

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