Canadians: what mods do you have waiting for spring?

[thebarber]

well, its the dead of winter....the mod pile is being to get large! going to have my work cut out for me in spring!

so far i have to put my intake back on, ive got an NST underdrive crank pulley, toyota springs/eibach prokits, megan axleback, and megan coilovers....

still not sure if ill keep the coilovers or springs yet....we'll see how it goes...coilovers are used, but prokits are brand new

april cant come fast enough!

[Benggolf2]

Got a couple of items to install: Electrochromic rear-view mirror and Fiamm
horns. The cold is keeping from tinkering with the car. :biggrin:

[MUSKOKA800]

Did the lions share of my mod's during the summer. Now waiting for spring before ordering any further goodies such as underdrive pulleys, LED tails, 17" wheels and summer rubber.

[Split]

why cant you put that stuff on already? also, why do you have springs and coil-overs? (that's the only thing i'd say you shouldn't put on yet..)

[thebarber]

why cant you put that stuff on already? also, why do you have springs and coil-overs? (that's the only thing i'd say you shouldn't put on yet..)

1. because my wife had the car in kitchener/waterloo, ontario
2. because its cold and i don't have a garage

i have springs and coilovers because i bought the springs last spring and promised my wife i wouldnt put them on the yaris till i redid the bathroom. the bathroom didnt get done till late october, lol. i recently got a good deal on some used coilovers and im likely going to use those instead of just springs.....but i MAY use the eibach springs w/ the coilover shocks/struts.....not sure yet. prokits are bnib, so i may just sell 'em

[darkmoon87]

thai vios style rear spoiler for sedans (the one that kaotic has)

and shocks...i need em sooner or later.

[Doc Zaius]

Things for the spring:

PIAA dual-tone horns
TWM short-shifter
Gauges for the S/C... still have to buy them though!

There's more I'm sure, but can't think of it. But yeah, I *hate* working on the car in winter. Ugh!! :thumbdown:

[Crandall]

Things for the spring:

PIAA dual-tone horns
TWM short-shifter
Gauges for the S/C... still have to buy them though!

There's more I'm sure, but can't think of it. But yeah, I *hate* working on the car in winter. Ugh!! :thumbdown:

thebarber has those horns on the aveo, they're quite loud

[thebarber]

thebarber has those horns on the aveo, they're quite loud

actually i have Hella dual tone horns from germany

but they're still 118db of fury...

...but theyre sitting in my garage currently....

[marcus]

mine:

axleback fr cali
gti my front bumper
rims..
amsoil my engine and transmission

[thebarber]

picked up some mr2 rims cheap as free yesterday....14x6, i think

look like these, but the finish is junk. thinkin about painting them or something....what are other opinions? any alloy rim > steelies for summer?

http://www.mr2.net/images/d796env/d796env_001.jpg

[Benggolf2]

picked up some mr2 rims cheap as free yesterday....14x6, i think

look like these, but the finish is junk. thinkin about painting them or something....what are other opinions? any alloy rim > steelies for summer?

http://www.mr2.net/images/d796env/d796env_001.jpg

Well, if you like them enough, you can send them for refinishing or painting. :smile:

[thebarber]

ya, im thinkin about getting them powdercoated OR just priming and painting them myself....

beats steelies...maybe?

edit: BAMMMMMMMMm
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/dabarber/for%20sale/MR2rims003.jpg

[Adriaan]

nice rims powercoat them red to match the car and the tear drops black

as for my mod
centre jdm console
stock jdm rear bumper
led tail lights
install new head uint
powercoat rims to white
lowering springs
sway bar
hid fog lights
fix dent on driver door from recap tire
bake headlights

so much to do.

[Benggolf2]

Got the Fiamm el grande horns installed today. Also did the K&N drop-in filter.
Love the horn and slight improvement in throttle response with the K&N filter. :thumbup:

Right now, the Electrochromic rear-view mirror is the only item left for installation.

[thebarber]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/dabarber/for%20sale/yarisparts009.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/dabarber/for%20sale/yarisparts010.jpg

[RSboyz]

Got some small mods waiting to install, not necessarily have to wait till spring cuz most of them are interior mods:

LED for map/dome light
LED parking light
LED licence plate light
window visor
perhaps PIAA H11 Yellow bulb for fog lights

[mojoyaris]

thai vios style rear spoiler for sedans (the one that kaotic has)

and shocks...i need em sooner or later.

Yup You definately need to get shocks.

[mojoyaris]

Got the Fiamm el grande horns installed today. Also did the K&N drop-in filter.
Love the horn and slight improvement in throttle response with the K&N filter. :thumbup:

Right now, the Electrochromic rear-view mirror is the only item left for installation.

Does is sound meaner with the K&N?

[marcus]

Does is sound meaner with the K&N?

youll hear a slight difference on the hood.. alittle louder than stock.. little less restrictive when the car is pushed but its not a difference that youll go whoah!!!..

[Benggolf2]

Does is sound meaner with the K&N?

Hi Mojoyaris!
The drop-in K&N doesn't make any significant change in sound and power...just a little - enough for you to hear and feel. Engine feels less restrictive, but as Marcus puts it..."its not a big difference that you'll go whoah!!!" :biggrin:

[Crandall]

For spring I have a JDM Vitz RS rear to get painted and installed, Blitz Supercharger electronics to get working, Autometer gauges to hook up, and an electronically controlled sequential shift setup (paddles + bump shifter) to replace my 5 speed stick...

Cheers

At the point of doing that much work on the transmission why not just get a new car with paddle shift in it? I mean woo go Yaris.

[Crandall]

It's all part of an adaptive control setup that's going in so i can drive the manual one-handed due to a disability...

Cheers

Word to the crips. I have a bad leg.

http://www.gearcritech.com/images/Review030506_SPS701(1).JPG

[thebarber]

ok, so i need the money for baby and stuff (not to mention i think the ride will be too rough for a baby) so im selling my coilovers and using the prokits....anyone interested in low-km coilovers, PM me

[alhope34]

Not modding the Yaris anymore, but I've got a few things on the list for my Mazda this year.

- mid-pipe (to complete my 3" turbo-back exhaust)
- Transmission and passenger side motor mount
- CP-e front mount intercooler kit
- Cobb sway bars (I think 36mm rear and 32mm front, but don't quote me on that)
- BC racing adjustable coilovers with front and rear adjustable camber kits
- TurboXS Hybrid BOV (to replace my Forge BPV)
- Cobb short throw shifter
- turbo manifold

And, if I somehow find some hidden money, I want to get a complete body/frame brace kit. After all these parts I will be pretty much fully bolted. Next step after that is engine rebuild, big turbo kit, and custom tune. I really don't think I'll be able to afford all these parts this year. If I can't, they go on the list for next year.

[taKuto]

clear lens swap for my TL projectors, and maybe install + tune emanage ultimate but debating whether its worth tuning NA for minimal gains or wait till i finish piecing together a boost setup.

[thebarber]

Not modding the Yaris anymore, but I've got a few things on the list for my Mazda this year.

- mid-pipe (to complete my 3" turbo-back exhaust)
- Transmission and passenger side motor mount
- CP-e front mount intercooler kit
- Cobb sway bars (I think 36mm rear and 32mm front, but don't quote me on that)
- BC racing adjustable coilovers with front and rear adjustable camber kits
- TurboXS Hybrid BOV (to replace my Forge BPV)
- Cobb short throw shifter
- turbo manifold

And, if I somehow find some hidden money, I want to get a complete body/frame brace kit. After all these parts I will be pretty much fully bolted. Next step after that is engine rebuild, big turbo kit, and custom tune. I really don't think I'll be able to afford all these parts this year. If I can't, they go on the list for next year.
warranty ftL, eh?

don't pop that engine!

[alhope34]

Yea, $1800 extended warranty FTL. I paid for the 6 year 160,000km bumper to bumper. Although when my right rear shock popped, they changed it no questions asked. But then, I still don't have any suspension mods.

I'll just have to be careful cause the MS3 rods like to snap at about 350whp. Maybe it would be better to add in a rod and piston build somewhere there lol. About $1200 USD plus shipping/tax for the parts, probably $1000-1200 or so for labour with my mechanic. BTW, I got James's old motor mount and CP-e catback on my car now. When I get the mid pipe I think I'm going to get the resonator removed that James added. I was contemplating also removing the muffler and run the 3" with only the required cat, nothing else. I kinda figured that would just be begging for a noise ticket...

[thebarber]

lol, having been there and done that, spend the money on paying off the car

if i hadnt spent 10k on my xrs, it would have been paid off at the time i sold it...

but frig, i had fun (and under warranty....n/a ftw)

aiming to do the same w/ the yaris....keep it stock enough for the first bit to maintain warranty....mild bolt-ons = win

[alhope34]

Well, anything you do to breathing mods Mazda seems fine with. I have the Cobb AccessPort now which tunes the stock ECU through the diagnostic port. So, if they find out I have that, my power terrain warranty I paid for is out the window. The great thing about the AP though, is I can tune it completely back to stock and there will be no trace of a tune left. Plus, with the AP you can tune the car then remove it, so as long as they don't try and update your ECU software they won't be able to tell it is tuned. Most safe thing to do is to tune it back to stock before going in for oil changes and such.

When my car gets off warranty I want to try the "Valet" map sometime. 3000rpm rev limit and wastegate permanently open, haha!

[thebarber]

Well, anything you do to breathing mods Mazda seems fine with. I have the Cobb AccessPort now which tunes the stock ECU through the diagnostic port. So, if they find out I have that, my power terrain warranty I paid for is out the window. The great thing about the AP though, is I can tune it completely back to stock and there will be no trace of a tune left. Plus, with the AP you can tune the car then remove it, so as long as they don't try and update your ECU software they won't be able to tell it is tuned. Most safe thing to do is to tune it back to stock before going in for oil changes and such.

When my car gets off warranty I want to try the "Valet" map sometime. 3000rpm rev limit and wastegate permanently open, haha!

very nice

im actually friends with unoriginal username over on the mazda3 boards...he had his car all tooled up....then parted out to trade it in...now is running stock

ive been in his car w/ the AP...its pretty sweet....

but then to get 32mpg highway he had to drive 105kph on his daily commute :(

[alhope34]

Yea, I know you know James :P. I found out about a year ago now. Yea, he took me out in his car with full bolt ons. When I get the mid pipe and FMIC I will be up to what he was at. I kinda miss the days when I could put $5 into the Yaris and drive around aimlessly for 2 hours. But now when I get back in it to take it to the car wash, it reminds me how happy I am to be with my current car and how even 1,000,000 mpg wouldn't change that feeling.

Everyone here must be wondering why I'm on the boards at all still. I still love the Yaris, it is a very brilliant car and to me, is the very best at what it was deigned for. A cheap, economical, practical and reliable daily driver. If the Yaris was easier to add a turbo, build the block and boost to 26psi, I would have gotten one. Since there aren't any REAL tuning abilities for the Yaris yet, I decided to go with a more aftermarket friendly car that was decently priced and stock turbocharged. The car with the very best mix of price/options/performance/insurance costs was the MS3...so what's what I got.

[marcus]

[QUOTE=alhope34;234342]Not modding the Yaris anymore, but I've got a few things on the list for my Mazda this year.

hey allhope you got to be loving the new speed3 coming out..it looks sick!!

by the way how much of an insurance are u paying for the sp3...im thinking of gettin the 2010 version..

[alhope34]

[QUOTE=alhope34;234342]Not modding the Yaris anymore, but I've got a few things on the list for my Mazda this year.

hey allhope you got to be loving the new speed3 coming out..it looks sick!!

by the way how much of an insurance are u paying for the sp3...im thinking of gettin the 2010 version..

Truthfully, I don't really like the new MS3. Just like when the '06 Sti first came out, it will take me a while to get used to. And as for insurance, I'm paying $300 a month.

[Doc Zaius]

... And as for insurance, I'm paying $300 a month.

WHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA?!?!?!?! :eek: Seriously??

[alhope34]

Uhhh...yea? That's not much. When I got the car brand new they wanted $820 a month, so I was second driver and my mom was first and I paid for both of us. That was $300 a month, then just this year when it renewed I got my dad to ask how much it would cost to put me first, was $300 still so I
went for it. Back when I had my G2 it was $120 a month for me on the Yaris as occasional. That was before I got my 10km/h ticket.

[marcus]

[QUOTE=marcus;235514]

Truthfully, I don't really like the new MS3. Just like when the '06 Sti first came out, it will take me a while to get used to. And as for insurance, I'm paying $300 a month.

wow $300.00 per month..is that with no violation??

[alhope34]

One ticket, 10km/h over, $500 and $300 deductables, 24,000kms a year and 15km one way each day work commute. Also, I'm 22 and had my license 5 years now. Plus I'm in Scarborough.

I actually just started taking TTC this month. Parking is going up in price and most people who live in my area are from a country that never gets snow, so you can understand how most of them drive in the morning winter commute, lol.

[marcus]

One ticket, 10km/h over, $500 and $300 deductables, 24,000kms a year and 15km one way each day work commute. Also, I'm 22 and had my license 5 years now. Plus I'm in Scarborough.

I actually just started taking TTC this month. Parking is going up in price and most people who live in my area are from a country that never gets snow, so you can understand how most of them drive in the morning winter commute, lol.

cool thanks thats a good rough figures u gave me... i think my ticket is cleared its been 2 years and 2 months since i had speeding ticket.. and im 10 years older than you.. so i may end up paying alot less..

here 2010 MS3 im sure uve seen it..

[thebarber]

pay 100/mo in No Funswick...and thats w/ an at-fault accident on my record 3yrs ago now...

[firemachine69]

Remote car starter and new deck

Oh wait those are already in. :biggrin:



Uhm, does rustproofing count as a mod? :laugh:



I do plan on installing a hidden lock-box for my new toy:

http://world.guns.ru/civil/beretta_cx4-3.jpg :cool:

[Doc Zaius]

Uhm, does rustproofing count as a mod? :laugh:

Why wait until spring for that?

Something else I'm thinking of... picking up a set of those Tokico Blues. Don't need shocks yet, but would finalize my suspension plans. Anybody have these yet?

[thebarber]

tockico blues would be nice...you on toyota canada springs? and why dont you ever show a pic of your car?!

if i run prokits ive got 2 sets of oem shocks thatll last me forever, lol

http://punishianity.com/About_files/stzaius.png

[Ryu]

I plan to have rear sway bar installed this spring, other than that just wax the car. :biggrin:

[Benggolf2]

Done with the installation of the Fiamm horns and the electrochromic rear
view mirror. :) Gotta look for more mods to do. :wink:

[Crandall]

I plan to have rear sway bar installed this spring, other than that just wax the car. :biggrin:

Rear sway bar is a really easy install. In all seriousness it took around 10-15 minutes. The worse part was figuring out where to jack the car and getting the sway bar into place.

[Doc Zaius]

Rear sway bar is a really easy install. In all seriousness it took around 10-15 minutes. The worse part was figuring out where to jack the car and getting the sway bar into place.

I backed mine up onto ramps.

[Crandall]

I backed mine up onto ramps.

I don't have any ramps myself but that sounds a hell of a lot easier.

[WeeYari]

I don't have any ramps myself but that sounds a hell of a lot easier.

No ramps or jacks. I just crawled under it.

[thebarber]

well, summer rubber is on and so is the intake....still need to drop 'er and throw the exhaust on....

[devinlamothe]

I was paying ~$300 a month when I first bought the car new as well. And that was with a perfect driving record. Insurance is the biggest rip-off ever.

I'm now paying $202 a month, but my policy is up in May, and I was quoted at $160 a month - then in August I turn 25, so that should bring it down to $90 a month.

In any case, I am planning on adding fog lights this summer. That's pretty much it ... and maybe some new wipers.

[Doc Zaius]

well, summer rubber is on and so is the intake....still need to drop 'er and throw the exhaust on....

Tempting fate! Mother Nature can be a nasty bitch! I predict we'll get one more big snowstorm before the end.

[mojoyaris]

I installed the stock muffler I got from Bengolf and I just got my Lenso VPD 13 x 7.5's on Kumho V710's. Yummmy.

On the 29th, I'm going to the Porsche club of America event to compete and surprise all the Pcars out there with a little weee Yari. Quiet, silent but deadly.......Hope I get some good times out there.

[marcus]

I installed the stock muffler I got from Bengolf and I just got my Lenso VPD 13 x 7.5's on Kumho V710's. Yummmy.

On the 29th, I'm going to the Porsche club of America event to compete and surprise all the Pcars out there with a little weee Yari. Quiet, silent but deadly.......Hope I get some good times out there.

nice ride by the way..you went through a lot of rims there by lookin at ur profile..any place you know where i can get a cheap drag rims in toronto? thanks

[Benggolf2]

I installed the stock muffler I got from Benggolf and I just got my Lenso VPD 13 x 7.5's on Kumho V710's. Yummmy.

On the 29th, I'm going to the Porsche club of America event to compete and surprise all the Pcars out there with a little weee Yari. Quiet, silent but deadly.......Hope I get some good times out there.

Good luck Mojoyaris and post some pictures of you in the event. :thumbsup:

[thebarber]

Tempting fate! Mother Nature can be a nasty bitch! I predict we'll get one more big snowstorm before the end.

best way to get a snow storm in march is to throw on the summer rubber!

but both of our cars have all season rubber, so even if it snows, we're not up sh!t creek

[devinlamothe]

best way to get a snow storm in march is to throw on the summer rubber!

but both of our cars have all season rubber, so even if it snows, we're not up sh!t creek

Speak of the devil - it snowed here quite a bit today, lol. But my 'summer' tires are all season, so it wasn't that bad.

[mojoyaris]

nice ride by the way..you went through a lot of rims there by lookin at ur profile..any place you know where i can get a cheap drag rims in toronto? thanks

I still have all the rims and tires.
Drag Rims in Toronto? I'm not sure. but you should be able to get a set for $400 brand new.

[Crandall]

Been nice and warm here on the east coast. The snow is melting away :D

[thebarber]

megan fart can on this afternoon

megan coilovers and nst UD crank pulley soon...

[Doc Zaius]

Summer rubber going back on tonight! Beautiful day... sunny and 13C! Might even leave work early.

[thebarber]

Summer rubber going back on tonight! Beautiful day... sunny and 13C! Might even leave work early.

better finally post some pics...

snow next week, no?

[Benggolf2]

better finally post some pics...

snow next week, no?

Ohhhh, don't say the bad word. :tongue:
We had enough didn't we?

[Doc Zaius]

snow next week, no?

Seriously, eh? :tongue: At least they're "all seasons".

But wow, *so* nimble... turning, braking... dropping 5lbs off each corner is awesome! I promise that I'll post some pics eventually... once it's cleaned up and waxed! Ha! But seriously, I'm just not super impressed with my look of the Toyota Canada springs + rear seat taken out + 205/45/16 tires... I got gap. :thumbdown:

[thebarber]

Seriously, eh? :tongue: At least they're "all seasons".

But wow, *so* nimble... turning, braking... dropping 5lbs off each corner is awesome! I promise that I'll post some pics eventually... once it's cleaned up and waxed! Ha! But seriously, I'm just not super impressed with my look of the Toyota Canada springs + rear seat taken out + 205/45/16 tires... I got gap. :thumbdown:

its gonna snow for sure now:

*note, hatch has a big-ass box of stock parts, some tools, and the stock exhaust in it, had even gap w/ the front +/- normally*

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/dabarber/yaris/lowering/yarisdrop003.jpg

[Crandall]

its gonna snow for sure now:

*note, hatch has a big-ass box of stock parts, some tools, and the stock exhaust in it, had even gap w/ the front +/- normally*

Ghetto fabulous

[WeeYari]

Not exactly a mod, but I painted my drums this weekend. Calipers next.

[marcus]

no luck on the rims.. sale rep started showing different ones and now im confuse which one to get..trying to stick with one.. last rims shown to me was 17x7.5 and i think 205 tires will definetely rub when full..

[Doc Zaius]

Barber... you have your coilovers on yet? I'm guessing no. And yes, I could lower it some more by carrying around more crap, but that kinda defeats certain purposes, yes? :wink:

WeeYari... nice... I painted mine last summer, and they're rusty again. Grrr! I'll be doing it again soon. I just wanted to get my summer rims on quick for a road-trip to Toronto this weekend.

And yes, snowing today in Ottawa! :tongue:

marcus... I have 205 and no rub, but on a 6.5" wide rim. 7.5" wide sounds pretty wide! And will add weight.

[marcus]

snowin in toronto as well i think for the next 2 days.

[thebarber]

Barber... you have your coilovers on yet? I'm guessing no. And yes, I could lower it some more by carrying around more crap, but that kinda defeats certain purposes, yes? :wink:


ya man, i went back to my friends place cus i had the same problem as 39 did in his thread....fixed now and dropped the front another 1/2"

rides pretty nice, but stiff

and of course now that i have the coilover stuff ironed out, we got an inch or 2 of snow, lol

[WeeYari]

Been trying to obtain this from the seller since last November. Finally got it this month and mounted today. Looks pretty good for $70.

[thebarber]

megan coilovers and fart can
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/dabarber/yaris/lowering/yarisspring2009002.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/dabarber/yaris/lowering/yarisspring2009008.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/dabarber/yaris/lowering/yarisspring2009004.jpg

[Crandall]

Looks good WeeYari

[WeeYari]

Thx Crandall. I'd love to get our cars together, but alas, the van you see is the down east hauler.

[thebarber]

Thx Crandall. I'd love to get our cars together, but alas, the van you see is the down east hauler.

mr c is going to be out this way for the big matrix/toyota meet in erie, pa at the end of may....should do a meet when/if he visits me in k-w

[Crandall]

mr c is going to be out this way for the big matrix/toyota meet in erie, pa at the end of may....should do a meet when/if he visits me in k-w

He speaks the truth. Once I have more details set in stone we might be able to work something out.

[onizuka]

I'm thinking of getting side window visor. Any inexpensive recommendation? I know Toyota genuine ones are way overpriced!

[Crandall]

Got my rims back on, only to find out the very next day it snowed. Gotta love it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v610/Lightning/IMG_0234crop.jpg

[uncleyaris]

He speaks the truth. Once I have more details set in stone we might be able to work something out.

I'd hook up for that meet anytime, maybe we could do an echo_hrs sweep by too not that far from KW!!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[uncleyaris]

Been trying to obtain this from the seller since last November. Finally got it this month and mounted today. Looks pretty good for $70.

Mod slut!!!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: looking real good bud!!

[thebarber]

id be in

looking good c-randall

[uncleyaris]

id be in

looking good c-randall

I'll speak for Wee, he's in too! Echo_hrs any comments!!!

[Benggolf2]

Hmm, it has been 2 months or so since the last mod. Gotta do something new. Hey, how about slapping on an NST Lite Crank pulley OEM...or should I go for the 10% Underdrive one? :confused:

In red or graphite grey? :tongue:

[WeeYari]

I'm thinking of getting side window visor. Any inexpensive recommendation? I know Toyota genuine ones are way overpriced!

For us Canadians, I don't know about Toyota being way overpriced. I don't know of any sources for vent visors in this country, and any 4 piece sets found on the net (US sources) are all for sedan. I don't know what the availability of 4 piece sets for your 5dr are in the US at this moment.


Common alternatives are Weathertech and AVS Ventshades.

Weathertech are identical to Toyota and run around $110 US for 4 piece (sedan) set. No deal when you factor in the costs to actually get them into your hands.

Ventshades are about 50% less expensive, and come in both stick-on and in-channel styles. Again, 4 pcs sets only for sedan.

My guess would be that your most diligent research may net you $30 or $40
in savings, provided that you can locate 4 pcs for the 5dr. Or you may choose just to put visors on the front doors. In that case, many more US supplier options are open to you.

I found that this was one of those times when the best, easiest, quickest option was just to go to Toyota.

[onizuka]

Here's my newest JDM mod that I installed today...

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/Onizuka78/DSCN9615.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/Onizuka78/DSCN9619.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c60/Onizuka78/DSCN9616.jpg

[WeeYari]

Hey oni, you put the factory tails back on! Reason?

[onizuka]

after a long and harsh winter, the tails condensated and fogged, so much water is trapped that it became an aquarium.

Also one mounting clip is broken, and some surface scratches. I decided to take it out.

I think aftermarket tails are never meant to be used in Canadian winters, I learn my lesson the hard way. I wonder if genuine Toyota JDM tails resist to condensation better? any comment uncleyaris?

[Doc Zaius]

I think aftermarket tails are never meant to be used in Canadian winters, I learn my lesson the hard way. I wonder if genuine Toyota JDM tails resist to condensation better? any comment uncleyaris?

Sorry to hear that! And yeah, my JDM RS tails have gone through two winters, and no problems.



Anyhow, so yeah, I got my "summer" muffler back on... painted the rear drum covers... again! (rusted through the winter) This time I prepped them with "Rust Converter"... supposed to chemically bond with the rust and form an inert surface... hopefully that will help. But then I put them in the oven (for the high-temp manifold paint to cure)... well they smoked and sweated and now I have all these little beads on them and my mom's house smells like burnt paint. Ha! (My car's there b/c I don't have a garage).

Anyhow... yay for springtime mods... caliper sanding and painting to come!

[thebarber]

i find you need several layers of caliper paint otherwise the rust will come thru in a year or 2

[Doc Zaius]

Gonna try spraying them with that rust converter before I paint. Hopefully that'll help!

[WeeYari]

Dark photo but you get the idea. 6 coats.
Waiting for the 180mm DDIN trim, and that will probably be it for this year.

[thebarber]

oooo, read

do the drums black?

[WeeYari]

oooo, read

do the drums black?

Drums are black. Post #69

[thebarber]

Drums are black. Post #69

touché

btw, i meant to ask at the meet, but what size are your rims and tires?

[WeeYari]

That question is why we have User's Garages. I'm running 16x7 wheels, wrapped with 195/50/16 Kumho ASX rubber.

[thebarber]

That question is why we have User's Garages. I'm running 16x7 wheels
oh ya....not used to people filling in the info....frig, mines not even up to date!

also, id have sworn you were dropped...

[WeeYari]

also, id have sworn you were dropped...

Nope. Stock springs.

Car looks awefully high in the pic since it just came off the axle stands. Springs could be getting a bit tired, so I normally probably sit a bit lower than a fresh stock setup.

[marcus]

got custom axleback on the make..next weekend.

[WeeYari]

Since it is technically still spring, installed 10mm wheel spacers today.

Took before pic in the garage and didn't turn out. Here is the after install. One thing I will say is that this is a mod that requires a drop to be truely effective.