GR Yaris stock v modified
Discussion
I'm considering picking up a GR Yaris for the winter. I'm curious as to whether the aftermarket suspension options like the Litchfield Nitron or Ohlins widen the breadth of use or just narrow it i.e does it give a more compliant ride while allowing to adjust for trackdays etc
I'm mindful that even something like coilovers may increase the wear and tear of some other parts of the car and they also have a much shorter service life. However I know it's much better for the wallet to buy an already modified car if the suspension upgrade is really worthwhile. I'm pretty cynical however as surely Toyota had a top team developing this car and the dampers would be something they put their expertise to.
I'm an ex GTR user who went from zero to hundred on the modification bandwagon, Litchfield has a great marketing department and I ended up with a less reliable car that had more bugs that generally showed the inherent weakness of the car. On paper it had a million horsepower and the full roster of Litchfield modifications but in the real world the sum of the parts was not worth it.
I'm mindful that even something like coilovers may increase the wear and tear of some other parts of the car and they also have a much shorter service life. However I know it's much better for the wallet to buy an already modified car if the suspension upgrade is really worthwhile. I'm pretty cynical however as surely Toyota had a top team developing this car and the dampers would be something they put their expertise to.
I'm an ex GTR user who went from zero to hundred on the modification bandwagon, Litchfield has a great marketing department and I ended up with a less reliable car that had more bugs that generally showed the inherent weakness of the car. On paper it had a million horsepower and the full roster of Litchfield modifications but in the real world the sum of the parts was not worth it.
Has anyone purchase the Convenience model and fitted the LSD's?
Sounds a bit barmy but I really value the heads up display, the better sound as well as the parking sensors etc all things I have in my other daily and will use more often than the LSD. However I was at Oulton park on Friday, saw a couple of GR's flying around and I will definitely take it on track.
Sounds a bit barmy but I really value the heads up display, the better sound as well as the parking sensors etc all things I have in my other daily and will use more often than the LSD. However I was at Oulton park on Friday, saw a couple of GR's flying around and I will definitely take it on track.
On Friday I had a chance to drive a convenience pack and circuit pack car, a Sytner dealer near Manchester has both for sale.
Unfortunately I was bitterly disappointed by both, the controls were incredibly numb, the visibility and driving position poor, the drivetrain sound was odd and the interior materials incredibly cheap.
It did get off the line well and the chassis seemed stiff/solid.
I’m an ex GTR owner and I’ve heard it labelled a mini GTR but I couldn’t disagree more, the GTR has real drivetrain interaction and steering feel. This just seemed like a boosted city car.
I will likely borrow one to take it over some bumpy roads if the opportunity arises but the involvement was really lacking.
Unfortunately I was bitterly disappointed by both, the controls were incredibly numb, the visibility and driving position poor, the drivetrain sound was odd and the interior materials incredibly cheap.
It did get off the line well and the chassis seemed stiff/solid.
I’m an ex GTR owner and I’ve heard it labelled a mini GTR but I couldn’t disagree more, the GTR has real drivetrain interaction and steering feel. This just seemed like a boosted city car.
I will likely borrow one to take it over some bumpy roads if the opportunity arises but the involvement was really lacking.
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