Going Full JDM?

[Ran Kizama]

So I'm trying to decide on what route I want to go with on the Yaris. I've already started on a full TRD/Cusco suspension so that's easy. As far as looks and such, I'm thinking of a complete JDM route. Expensive as all hell, but probably worth it in the long run. Here's a list of what I want to do.

Fujitsubo Axle-Back Exhaust - $392
http://www.japanparts.com/images/ImageFromDB.php?base=1&no=1667

JDM Toyota Fender Lamp - $254 ($74 for Non-Power Lamp)
http://www.japanparts.com/images/ImageFromDB.php?base=1&no=1288

JDM Toyota Modellista Front Bumper - $1,280 Unpainted
http://www.japanparts.com/images/ImageFromDB.php?base=1&no=1199

JDM Toyota Modellista Side Skirts - $450 Unpainted (For 5-Door. Modify for Fitment)
http://www.japanparts.com/images/ImageFromDB.php?base=1&no=1211

JDM Toyota Modellista Rear Skirt - $450 Unpainted
http://www.japanparts.com/images/ImageFromDB.php?base=1&no=1213

JDM Toyota Rally Spoiler - $320 Painted?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Nismosis/Miata/Yaris/DSC01725.jpg

JDM Toyota LED Taillights - $350 (I assume)
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i242/maxarancon/VitzLEDLight1.jpg

Total - $3,496 + Tax, Freight, Paint, Ect...

Those are just the exterior parts. I've already sourced all of the Vitz RS interior bits thru some of our forum vendors and they're relatively cheap. Also, I'm currently rollin' on some Rota Slipstreams which I'd swap out once the body panels are done.

I know that Bulletproof and C2 AutoSport have said they imports a lot of the JDM stuff, so if they can source parts for cheaper, that'll help too.

Just wanted to get some input. Constructive Criticism is welcome. :smile:

[bulldogs2k]

thats alot of money right there! Plus, you need to get the stuff painted. If you can afford it, then DO IT.......DO IT

[tca4]

haha yea all you need is the $$$ =P then is possible

[Ran Kizama]

I like the DAMD styling, but the front and rear skirts are made for the Japanese RS bumpers. You'd have to swap those first I think.

[Chaad32]

Hmmmm......if you want to spend that kind of money on a cheap car......looks good to me. I wish I had that kind of spare cash.

[Chris07LB]

Ran, what Cusco stuff do you actually have now? Do you like what you bought so far?

[Ran Kizama]

Ran, what Cusco stuff do you actually have now? Do you like what you bought so far?I've only got the springs now. However, my VA just came in so I'll be ordering the strut bar and lower tie bar this weekend. :smile:

[Chris07LB]

I've only got the springs now. However, my VA just came in so I'll be ordering the strut bar and lower tie bar this weekend. :smile:

Ah, just making sure. My Cusco was on order for about two weeks before it was shipped out. Not anyones fault, just that the stuff was hard to come by. :smile:

[bulldogs2k]

I've only got the springs now. However, my VA just came in so I'll be ordering the strut bar and lower tie bar this weekend. :smile:

You need to keep us posted on the strut/tie bars. I was looking at those too.

[Ran Kizama]

You need to keep us posted on the strut/tie bars. I was looking at those too.I honestly don't expect a phenomenol improvement. What I really want is some adjustable sway bars.

[El Jefe]

Expensive as all hell, but probably worth it in the long run.
worth what? it'll still be a slow car that doesnt handle like a true sports car? will it have a lot of money into to impress a handfull of people at shows and online, maybe
but honestly use the money to get an old car and fix it up to be cool or take a vacation somewhere. really $1200 for ONE bumper?!

[Sp33dY]

It'll NEVER be true JDM blah blah blah .... Your steering wheel is on the wrong side of the car for a start. Why bother to try and make it something it'll NEVER be. At the same time, its hardly going to be 'original' --- it might in the USA cos no-one else (you'd hope) is dumb enuf to fork out that amount of cash for purely cosmetic mods.

[TRD_Yaris]

It'll NEVER be true JDM blah blah blah .... Your steering wheel is on the wrong side of the car for a start. Why bother to try and make it something it'll NEVER be. At the same time, its hardly going to be 'original' --- it might in the USA cos no-one else (you'd hope) is dumb enuf to fork out that amount of cash for purely cosmetic mods.


you are an ass, speedy. why rip into someone else's ideas? why are you even on YarisWorld if you don't appreciate the work of other Yarii owners?
Please don't post on this site, anymore. All you're doing is trolling and trying to disrespect others. In the end, all you accomplish is making yourself look lame because you're on a Yaris site talking down on Yaris mods..do you have nothing better to do?!


Nice list, Ran. Though, it may take some time to gather all the bumper supports and brackets. People hated on me when I went JDM with a Lexus GS300 (twin turbo'ed it), but the ladies were always happy to ride :P .

[Sp33dY]

If someone expects to post their ideas on a PUBLIC FORUM, and not get ANY negative feedback, why post at all? FYI - My yaris is on the way ........ I post cos im genuinely interested in all things Yaris, but it certainly amazes me they so many Americans have blindfolds on when it comes to JDM this and that. As im sure you are aware, JDM has evolved into a form of auto styling that originated from Hondas... and some people are so keen to get their USDM cars to "JDM" specs they'll spend as much as they can, even down to japanese OEM stickers on the inside of cars fuel tanks to do so.

If people have US$5K to spend on a US10K car .... go right ahead, but for me (and im sure others share my opinion) -- it's a good waste of money when the car ends up slower than it was from the factory! Others would prefer to spend the cash on Coilovers, or stereo stuff, to make it look unique ... not to make it look like a replica of something you'd expect to see at a Japanese Dealership.

Ran Kizama posted the obove list, i assume to get peoples opinion. He stated "I'm trying to decide on what route I want to go with on the Yaris." Personally, if i had as much money as he does ... id go investigate the turbo route.

Im OFFERING Constructive cristism..... and i believe it will NOT be worth it in the long run! NO ONE ever gets money back that they spend on cars ... especially 'show cars' and the like.

[hhcchen]

in my opinion...
1. modellista front bumper is the sickest and not overly done,
will make your yaris unique...
2. get jdm rs rear bumer if you can, it's busy enough that you shouldn't need any other rear skirt...
3. side skirt... get canadian/jdm rs one... it's clean...
4. parking aid bumper light... cool accessory... but do you really need it...?

[RoninMax]

Some people love the look, some people love the speed. It is depend on the owner. For me, I don't judge my customer what they want. But I always said to them, If you want to fix up you car, show some of your character on the car so people know that car is yours.

[ChinoCharles]

Save your money up, enjoy your warranty, throw a system in it, and go FI when your warranty is up. Body kit, double horsepower, body kit, double horsepower... easy decision.

[Ran Kizama]

worth what? it'll still be a slow car that doesnt handle like a true sports car? will it have a lot of money into to impress a handfull of people at shows and online, maybe
but honestly use the money to get an old car and fix it up to be cool or take a vacation somewhere. really $1200 for ONE bumper?!1. If I wanted to drive a fast, pure sports car, I wouldn't have traded in my Turbo Miata.
2. I have an old car and it's fast. It's also for sale.
3. I have $$ I'm already saving for a vacation next April.


Sp33dy, constructive criticism is one thing however, sometimes it's not what you say but how you say it. To come right out and call me dumb for wanting to make my Yaris look like something unique in the States is a bit uncalled for. A simple "I'd rather go boost" or "That's a bit much for me" would have sufficed. If I wanted to utterly destroy my warranty then yes, I'd supercharge it in a heartbeat. When the warranty is up, you can bet your @ss that this car will be boosted in one form or the other.

I'm not a big stereo guy so a system isn't really my taste. I simply want to work the suspension so that it doesn't drive like a van, then get it up to appearance specs. Sure, they may sell it looking like that in Japan, but how often do you see them like that here in the States or Canada? The JDM scene may have originated with Honda styling. However, if I see a full JDM-spec car that I know the person has put time, money, and effort into, then I can definitely appreciate it even if it is a Honda.

I think it's best put "If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all." I believe they taught us that in the third grade.

Thanks for all the responses guys. Just tossed $150 in the bank towards the front end.

[Kr0n1k]

I say go for it Ran. Pretty soon, the streets are going to be flooded with Yaris' all over the USA, not to mention the competitions offerings (FIT, Versa). I see your 280Z in your sig, so I am hardly worried that the Yaris will never see performance upgrades in its life time. The haters will hate. The only thing I would drop is the parking lamp doo dad, only because I could see someone breaking it off the car or something. I don't know, I've had a few cars vandalized where I live, so it may just be my paranoia speaking for me.

[tsakali_gr]

Hey, could you please tell me where can i order & buy the JDM Toyota LED Taillights???

I would appreciate it a lot!!

Thanks in advance

[Ran Kizama]

Hey, could you please tell me where can i order & buy the JDM Toyota LED Taillights???

I would appreciate it a lot!!

Thanks in advanceWe've actually got some sources already working on it. Once we're sure everything wires up and swaps correctly, you'll know. :smile:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1031

[El Jefe]

Just wanted to get some input. Constructive Criticism is welcome.
hey man you asked for it :iono:

[Sp33dY]

hey man you asked for it :iono:
:bow:


Sorry Ran Kizama .... I'll rephrase and say "Id rather waste my money on other aspects of a car before splashing at pointless and interior and exterior parts .... but hey, if thats what u plan to do, go for it!" I do look forward to seein your car progress, and i do respect u for doing what ure doing, but everyone has their own views on things.

PS : I wasnt advising u to go add a supercharger and/or turbo, cos i myself see it as a bit pointless, cos it'll still be slow - but it would definitely make people look twice .... but its a shame that any NA honda EG/EK with an engine transplant would still be munching u at the lights ;)

[badhabitz]

hey ran check out www.kamispeed.com they have a lot of stuff there jdm and they also have the led tail light cheaper than boomplustoys. they are also setting up one of there yaris'sfor a time attack deal but if u guys are interested check out the site i dont think the project yaris is posted yet but call them anyways and ask for billy say ken refered u from yarisworld....peace


my c one bars are coming in soon watch out

[mikeukrainetz]

I think originally the honda folks went JDM parts because you would never see things like the clear corners and such on US/Canada spec cars. Youll never get true JDM like its been said just for the fact the wheel is on the wrong side. There are some that have imported right hand drive cars, theres a guy in my area who imports cars all the time. The problem with just importing at least in canada is the vehicle has to be 15years or older. Youll never see a new right drive car here.
Personally I like some of the JDM parts only for the fact youll never see the stuff around here. A front bumper will get you noticed, so will other smaller mods - anyone who has seen a yaris will notice the difference. Whether they think your car is straight from japan or not is neither here nor there. It will get someone elses interest in buying some mods and eventually fuel the market for new aftermarket parts. Dont just settle for a set of wheels -
I kind of find it funny though how people get ripped for buying JDM parts new to the market for a mint because these people would buy the parts themselves in a heartbeat if the price was slightly lower or easier to access.

[roycaroyca]

where to find the side skirts (oem yaris)...............

[hasher22]

From skimming through everyones post and the majority of the people sayin "awww u cant make the yaris a TRUE Vitz or a TRUE jdm car" or whatever car u want it to be......

id say "who gives a flying toss", its what YOU want and how YOU like it.....if other members like it kudos, if they dont they will obviously flame u and give their opinion about it.

It all comes down to YOU and what YOU like.....damn for me i have a fake Netz symbol on the back of my car. Why did i get it?? cuz i wanted it thats why...i aint rollin in car with a front NETZ badge only.

BTW ran.....ooooooooo if you have the dosh go for it :) would love to see some pics after!!!

this front add on kit really gets my pants going!!!
http://www.japanparts.com/images/ImageFromDB.php?base=1&no=1225

OH BOY THATS HOT!!!

[graywolf_14]

I think it dont really matter what anyone else thinks of your car, it is what u want. The point of doing something to your car is making it ur own and to incorporate urself in the car.

[eTiMaGo]

I think it dont really matter what anyone else thinks of your car, it is what u want. The point of doing something to your car is making it ur own and to incorporate urself in the car.

I agree completely... Look at my car... part JDM, part Thai style with a French touch and a dash of racecar... but I love the results!

[cleong]

While going for the JDM look in North America might be a matter of taste (which I have no right to judge) maybe you could look the other way and find some way of importing a genuine JDM Vitz RS in all its RHD glory and doing a LHD conversion.

The parts should be common between the LHD and RHD models just a few trips to the local Toyota dealer to pick up the necessary bits to convert.

JDM through and through (with the exception of the centre dash and the headlights). Could be more complicated than I imagine, though?

[eTiMaGo]

While going for the JDM look in North America might be a matter of taste (which I have no right to judge) maybe you could look the other way and find some way of importing a genuine JDM Vitz RS in all its RHD glory and doing a LHD conversion.

The parts should be common between the LHD and RHD models just a few trips to the local Toyota dealer to pick up the necessary bits to convert.

JDM through and through (with the exception of the centre dash and the headlights). Could be more complicated than I imagine, though?

That would certainly be feasible, not to mention the absolute JDM fanboy's wet dream!!!

From what I see in photos here compared to my RHD car, there are some subtle differences under the hood, as the brake fluid reservoir, the ECU box, and a few other things are located on the other side, though the engine itself and other main components look to be exactly the same.

Headlights would be another problem, as they would be suited to driving on the wrong side of the road. Apparently getting headlights from Taiwan would be a solution.

[Yaris TTE JWRC]

I wanna go full European, i guess because Im Asian, so Im more into the European Style, the Rallye Style :biggrin:

[Russelt3hPirate]

Original Poster,

you still planning on doing this?

[mikeukrainetz]

import a vitz, swap vin tags from one to the other and part out the USDM and hope noone is the wiser.

[Russelt3hPirate]

import a vitz, swap vin tags from one to the other and part out the USDM and hope noone is the wiser.

it's only insurance fraud :lol:

if you try to insurane it anyway.

[mikeukrainetz]

its only fraud if you get caught... lol

[Russelt3hPirate]

its only fraud if you get caught... lol

you mean you only get in trouble if you get caught, it's fraud either way :lol:

[spkrman]

no harm no foul.... =)

go for it if you want that look, its an expensive look, but because of that its exclusive.

"it wont be JDM".. no, but it'll look awesome either way.

[Black Yaris]

Look what I found on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-TOYOTA-YARIS-POWER-FOLDING-MIRRORS-VITZ-2006-07_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33649QQihZ018QQitemZ 280079127541QQrdZ1

[Russelt3hPirate]

if they are similar to subaru you just need to swap the mirrors themselves so you maintain the whole point of having a side mirror.

RHD side mirrors != LHD side mirrors

now the actual shell, motor, mounts yada yada should be the same.

[Yaris Revenge]

Good laaawd, that's some purple on those mirrors!

'Sup Ran, how's this 'lil project going? I still need to come down and see your wee red beastie. :wink:

~YR

[Unknown_Epiphany]

Thatd be so awesome for car shows though. Tap a button and whiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir there go the mirrors lol.

[graywolf_14]

Or you could get the stuff than make molds and sell them here so u make ur money back and more.