Blowing some money on my Yaris

[YarisMarine]

I'm a Marine and I recently reenlisted. I will be gettting a sizable bonus and I've decided to dedicate about $3500 to upgrading random cosmetic crap on my car. I know absolutely nothing about upgrading cars, whatsoever. Any ideas what I could do with $3500? I'm all about ridiculous over the top stuff.

[jaserhunter]

rims, lowering springs, CAI, and more for 3500. there is alot you can do with that. i just joined the navy and leave for boot camp in a july. my buddy just went to paris island a couple of weeks ago and wrote me and said it wasnt as bad as he thought it was going to be. he said he does what he is told fast and loud.

[PETERPOOP]

OOOOooOOh my... WHere do we begin?!

First suspension. Can go with coilovers, or drop springs with new shocks/struts..
Coilovers are more expensive and give you the option to adjuct height. Most people go with the drop springs. Way cheaper.

Get some nice wheels and tires.

Axle back exhaust, cat back, or nitto mid pipe.

NST pulleys, short shifter, cable/cage bushings.

Clazzio leather seat covers.

Air intake

dsjdklsljsdklasdkl too much to list!!!

go here http://shop.microimageonline.com/main.sc

Click here and check out other member's rides. See what you like and see what they are using. That'll give you a good idea too! Some users have the option to View their garage. People list what they are using..

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51

[Yawesh]

I'm a Marine and I recently reenlisted. I will be gettting a sizable bonus and I've decided to dedicate about $3500 to upgrading random cosmetic crap on my car. I know absolutely nothing about upgrading cars, whatsoever. Any ideas what I could do with $3500? I'm all about ridiculous over the top stuff.

i recommend trd springs/shocks/struts(combined 600 from trdsparks)
installation will cost about 500-600(dealer price)(looks better for warranty, but optional, you can let someone else do it)

tanable front strut bar $110(easy install)
Trd Exhaust 330(easy install)
Trd CAI 300(easy install)(would remove if bring to dealer for warranty service)
rear sway bar(150)(med install)

there is also a lighter crank? pulley but i wouldn't install it unless pass warranty. it's consider an engine mod, that some dealerships won't be pleased when warranty time.

OR

if you living on the edge.......get Blitz Supercharger! (i'm sure warranty won't cover)

[YarisMarine]

Thank you for your fast response. I suppose I should be more precise. I am straight up car RETARDED. Very sad that a 23 year old man knows so little but my car knowledge extends to changing oil tires and brakes and that's it.

So if you can, break all these terms down barney style for me while I learn what it all means?

[Thej3sta2]

ooooo nice some playing money.

Im pretty sure if you meet up with garm he could help you out.
(Shout Out)

Micro Image FTW

[marlondog]

Look here Devil,
Your going get some friggen' dag-gone lightweight konig heliums with some 205/50/15 falken azenis tires and what-not. Some of dem reclining racing seats, a whatchamacallit exhaust,an intake,front strut bar, rear sway bar,a thai spoiler, fog light,lightweight pullys, some tein springs and some tokico shocks. Use the rest towards leave and libo, as well as try to pay off the car.Good to go?:iono:

[PETERPOOP]

I am straight up car RETARDED.
So if you can, break all these terms down barney style for me while I learn what it all means?


Well...... getting drop springs will make your car lower. However, over time, if you don't change your struts and shocks, those will be shot eventually. So we are suggesting if you want to lower your car, to get drop springs, new struts, and new shocks. However, you can just get drop springs now and change your shocks/struts in a year or two.

An axleback exhaust goes from your back axle to the rear bumper. It's a short exhaust setup. Maybe gives you 1hp and is mostly for looks and sound. A cat back setup changes your entire exhaust but don't get anything too big because you could end up losing power. I wouldn't suggest a catback unless you are running a super charger or turbo. Then get a 2.25" exhaust setup.

A CAI ( Cold Air Intake) or short raim intake replaces your stock air filter/box. It gives a nice roaring sound and sucks in more air. You must know what those are. You know, everyone says "Get a K&N intake." Atleast everyone I know says that...

I mean, what do you need to be explained?

Visit this link. It's the yaris performance primer. Tells you a lot about parts you can put on your yaris...

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9451

[cali yaris]

Where in California?

Shop my store, if you spend some dough I'll give you some great incentives. I even have body kits if you really want to go nuts.

[Chupacabra]

:thumbsup:Here is what I would do...

Foglights
rear hatch spoiler
DF210 springs
NST short shifter (engine bay)
TWM Abrams shift knob

...keep it simple and clean while putting nearly $3K in the bank.

[YarisMarine]

Whoah whoah! Why the harsh words? Devil? LOL. marlondog, I put $8900 down when I bought it, and have almost finished paying it off. I'm not a big fan of having debt. By the time I finish my new MOS school I will have it paid off.

I am mostly looking for cosmetic alterations, but I'm open to quite a bit. I suppose I should give some ideas what I'm looking for. I'm really all for making the car look ridiculous... well... ridiculously awesome.

Some things I was tossing around:
two tone (candy) paint
undercarriage lights
body kit of some sort
possibly vertical lift kit
and a decent speaker set

i'd love some input on these sort of things. AS well as ideas for interior cosmetic changes.

[33OH]

Honestly, if you go meet with (or call) Cali Yaris, he will be able to hook you up with almost anything you'd ever want, at an awesome price.

I'm all the way across the country and I've purchased almost all of my parts from him. Excellent vendor.

[ChinoCharles]

If I were you I'd grab a body kit and get it installed and painted professionally any color you like. That should suck up that bankroll pretty quickly.

[Split]

with $3500 why dont you just step up into a Corolla or Matrix XRS, or a Scion XB/tC or something?

[33OH]

Love my car.

Because of this. =P

[YarisMarine]

This is somewhat in response to the fact that I'm a combat decorated veteran and my car seems to scream in the face of this. Most of my peers get big powerful cars and trucks, and they make fun of me for my car. I embrace it, because my car is perfect for me and my daughter and I'm not paying at the pumps. So this is somewhat my response to the jokes that I have a 'bitch' car.

Mr. Cali Yaris, whereabouts are you? When I get my bonus I will actually be in North Carolina, but I'd love to know what I can order through you. I appreciate all of your quick responses and helpful ideas.

[Tamago]

Drag wheels, DR-17

[PETERPOOP]

Some things I was tossing around:
two tone (candy) paint
undercarriage lights
body kit of some sort
possibly vertical lift kit
and a decent speaker set




Ok. We are on a different page here.

[SilverBack]

Slap-on a CB antenna, then watch planes fly around it

[1NZYaris1]

Or you could blow the lot on a S/C .(supper charger):respekt:

[Yawesh]

Ok. We are on a different page here.

ROFL , very diff page

[Bob_VT]

Go BLITZ....... visit Garm

[PETERPOOP]

Go BLITZ....... visit Garm

You obviously didn't see what he is interested in for his car. Show, no go.

[YarisMarine]

My bad, guys. I must sound like such a tool. Oh well. I have a little girl who is usually with me and I'm not interesting in the car going fast or sounding cool. But I'm all about it being... different.

[Tamago]

But I'm all about it being... different.


so then don't do anything to your car, that'll set you apart from most members here ;)

[PETERPOOP]

But then he'll be like all the senior citizens and soccer moms whos vans are out for repair.

Nah man, you don't sound like a tool. But if you go with a body kit you need to get it fitted and painted to match. Like stated before, talk to "Cali_Yaris" about bodykits. He has a whole bunch! He can get you anything you need.

[Yawesh]

My bad, guys. I must sound like such a tool. Oh well. I have a little girl who is usually with me and I'm not interesting in the car going fast or sounding cool. But I'm all about it being... different.

it's all good. everyone has their own choice.

u said you weren't too familar with these stuff, but to be honest(my opinion)
the stuff you wanted are "out" and the mods most of us want for you to have are "in"

no harsh feelin's by the days of 10 inch diameter exhaust tips, and super mega wings are done!(i still see it though, we just don't want you to fall into the same trap)

[YarisMarine]

LOL. I see ALOT of Yaris' where I live, and I'd like my Yaris to be different.

Already I have a good idea how much I should expect to pay for tinting because of this website. I know nothing about how much new paintjob would cost, and I'm curious how expensive adding foglights would be.

But I think my first step is figuring out how to add a sound system. I am setting aside $500-650 for this.

[Tamago]

add a sound system. I am setting aside $500-650 for this.


that won't get you very far.. a nice headunit ALONE will cost that.

[YarisMarine]

i know it won't do much. but it'll net me something a little louder than what I have now.

[Bob_VT]

You obviously didn't see what he is interested in for his car. Show, no go.

I think the Blitz is the nicest thing you can show under the hood!:biggrin:

[marlondog]

You got to get an E.G.A on the hood, and a sticker of "The Gunny" on the hatch. Your car will be so "motivated". You can also use some of that Bulldog Cologne to make it smell good. Semper Fi, and carry on!

[YarisMarine]

Dear God no... I have two bumper stickers. One of is the US MARINES RETIRED bumper sticker... but I cut it up so it says

TIRED
US MARINE

I'm not moto at all. I spent 4 years as an 0311 and am just riding out the time until I can join the 2nd Civ Div.

And good to know Yawesh.

[Chupacabra]

ROFL , very diff page

different page?...that's a different book. :biggrin:

[PETERPOOP]

I think the Blitz is the nicest thing you can show under the hood!:biggrin:

You haven't seen what's under garm's hood huh? :wink:

[Yawesh]

LOL. I see ALOT of Yaris' where I live, and I'd like my Yaris to be different.

Already I have a good idea how much I should expect to pay for tinting because of this website. I know nothing about how much new paintjob would cost, and I'm curious how expensive adding foglights would be.

But I think my first step is figuring out how to add a sound system. I am setting aside $500-650 for this.

i think investing in a hot sound system is worth it. i am not too good with sound stuff but like other poster said, a complete nice sound system, amp, speakers, etc. etc. will cost more than that.

but a nice sound system, cup it with a dvd player, etc, would be hot

i once had a 2,000 entertainment 'system' in my dodge intrepid

[TheRealEnth]

Alright... This would be amazingly sick and... completely unique...
Like you said, a vertical life kit so that things goes up like a real moon rover, Put some nice big offroad wheels. Big bottom Lights. Bodykit on top with custom paint job of whatever you are passionate about. Change the headlights and rearlights. Put one of those step things on the side to get in easier like trucks have. Get a JDM RS Rep Wing. Then finish it all off with a cool horn to go with ur Big and scary yaris =)

[SilverBack]

Hell yeah! Or let's make a production RSC out of it, or at least close to it :evil: :bow:
http://www.motoweb.pl/tapety/pictures/normal/toyota_rsc_2001_3.jpg

[tk-421]

@YarisMarine: Welcome to the forums!
If you're looking for something uniquely different, you may want to give eyelids a shot. They're not very expensive, and they really make a difference!

Check out the links on my signature if you're interested. :thumbsup:

[YarisMarine]

Sweet! Some great ideas. I appreciate it thoroughly. And from a closet Star Wars nerd, nice screenname TK.

[eTiMaGo]

well, sounds like you want a flashy ride... not in too many peoples' taste over here, but why not, you might be able to take it to some shows and get some trophies :smile:

bare requirements:
Body Kit (customized for extra points)
Fancy paint (not sure what's "in" these days, maybe flat black?)
"Lambo" doors
Big wheels
airbag suspension so you can slam it
custom interior with loads of speakers and screens

though I'm pretty sure you'll blow your budget real fast! Just make sure you get a good idea of what you are trying to achieve, and not just stick on every "cool" part you find.

If done right, this can be pretty badass :wink:

[tk-421]

If you have a 5-door LB, some rear suicide doors would be sweet IMHO. It's very unique and actually functional at the same time.

[YarisMarine]

I, unfortunately, have a 3 Door HB.

[blacksandiegovitz]

I, unfortunately, have a 3 Door HB.

Sweet , first off welcome to yarisworld , second hit up my man Garm for all your yaris parts needs www.MicroImageOnline.com
Imo with what you have to spend and what it seems like your goal with the car is I'd go with

Full replica c-one body kit 900
replica c-one rear wing 150ish
tanabe df210 springs 160
Axle back exhaust (stock exhaust looks stupid with a bodykit)
some big rims/tires 1000+
Paint the kit to match stock color or paint the full car custom color 400-5k+ and a set of leather/suede center seat covers 400
Keep in mind that if you seriously bought all this stuff from Microimage at once , Garm will probaly give you much better prices than I listed .

[YarisMarine]

I'm looking at buying fog lights from him within the next month or so, the rest of this will be bought at once, around Septemberish. I'm liking what I see in his shop.

[andruboz]

so you dare to be different huh? I double dog dare ya to buy a set of Daisys.. your daughter might think they are cool. nobody else on the board is brave enough. the only problem, they won't help spend the big pile very well- only $62 a piece. http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/sportedition/swap/se_daisy_ci3_l.jpg and they are a bit on the heavy side.

[YarisMarine]

Are they metal? You very clearly do not know me. I'm tempted. For pure strange factor.

[Malaya1221]

black yaris' wife has those wheels!

[andruboz]

ahh geez i was kidding... more info can be found at the tirerack

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&showRear=no&filterSize=&filterFinish=&filterSpecial=true&filterNew=&initialPartNumber=DAISYW24100&autoMake=Toyota&autoModel=Yaris+Hatchback&autoYear=2008&autoModClar=
What i've really been thinking is: You live on, around or near a marine base. Sometimes not the nicest neighborhoods. cars get jacked, broke into, stripped. Sure insurance is supposed to cover.

I left my toyota hilux in the offbase parking for 3 days and somebody stole my tail lights.

$3500 could be split a few ways - like $1500 for the yaris toys, $1000 in invested savings for the kid, and $1000 blown on a memorable event for the kid- trip to disneyworld, or whatever she is into.
To put the whole shebang into the car and then have the car stolen would seriously suck..

Of course I didn't take any of that advice- The $3500 i should have saved over a west pac cruise ended up as a stupid gambling debt.

[YarisMarine]

You are very right, it would suck quite a bit to have it stolen. But, I'm putting about $28K in savings/college fund for my daughter, took her to Disneyland last weekend, and I'm spending a few thousand on a short Europe trip for my daughter and I and new furniture. (my ex-wife took alot of the stuff in our house to include my daughters bed and dresser.... bleh)

I've never done anything for myself with the money I've earned. And I'll be living on base housing, where things are at least behind guarded gates. If it gets stolen, I will be devestated, but I'll live. I'm never gonna get handed this large amount of money again, and I'm putting the vast majority in savings.

[andruboz]

cool. sounds like you have your priorities straight. back when i was in, $3500 would have been 30-40% of the total bonus. guess they've gotten a little bigger these days..

[YarisMarine]

To keep me reenlisted I will get $48K after I graduate my school. It goes to about $35K after taxes, but still enough. I reenlisted to learn Arabic, and honestly would've done it without the bonus, but the more the better. And it's cause of the war. If I had stayed infantry I could've got $70K to go back to Iraq. Too hard to convince people to keep putting their lives on the line. Especially for a Marine Corps that turns it's back on us. Bleh. Love Marines. Hate the Corps.

[TEHxFALLEN V1.2]

Get VTEC in the Yaris. That'll turn heads!

[tk-421]

Get VTEC in the Yaris. That'll turn heads!
The thought of that makes me cringe. :eek:

[lasse]

buy a Carcept bodykit :)

http://www.carcept.com/extremekit/toyotaYaris2006_x.htm

[jkuchta]

You ought to come out to one of our meets (like the March 5th meet). There are a lot of Yarii to look at and get ideas from, and we're generally a cool group to hang out with. We can also be kid-friendly when given advanced warning:smile:.