=D

[orangepeels]

Its been 1.5 weeks since i started driving the yaris and driving stick...

and I am proud to say....

I have not stalled out in 3 days....even in bumper to bumper city traffic on a slight uphill incline. :eek:


I have an 08 3dr hatch in meteorite metallic and I love it. The clutch made me nervous every time id be at a stoplight with a lot of people behind me for the first few days. I used to drive an 06 Ford Ranger with an auto transmission. Going from the truck to the yaris was interesting...being blown all over on the highway was fun...

Here is my old truck...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/mrchocpudding/Truck/wicksjan/wicks12108037.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/mrchocpudding/Truck/wicksjan/wicks12108041-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/mrchocpudding/Truck/wicksjan/wicks12108033-1.jpg

Ill see about getting pics of the yaris tomorrow.
btw...1st post :biggrin:

[DefStarYaris]

Congrats on the Yaris. I considered a manual when I bought mine but I was too scared, haha. I have only driven manual once and it didn't go well.

[orangepeels]

Congrats on the Yaris. I considered a manual when I bought mine but I was too scared, haha. I have only driven manual once and it didn't go well.

yeah definitely. The first week i had it i wasnt confident at all...thinking about not stalling in traffic led to me stalling in traffic...lol. But once you get the hang of it, its really easy!


I must have burnt the clutch 2 or 3 times in the first week too >.<

[Yaris Hilton]

I guess everybody knows the old trick of setting the parking brake if you're stopped on a slope to keep from rolling backward, then letting it off as you start to let the clutch out? When you get used to it, you don't need the parking brake anymore.

[AlexNet0]

I guess everybody knows the old trick of setting the parking brake if you're stopped on a slope to keep from rolling backward, then letting it off as you start to let the clutch out? When you get used to it, you don't need the parking brake anymore.

thats a great way to learn, Ill still do it if the incline is really steep.

[orangepeels]

I guess everybody knows the old trick of setting the parking brake if you're stopped on a slope to keep from rolling backward, then letting it off as you start to let the clutch out? When you get used to it, you don't need the parking brake anymore.

yeah ive been trying to utilize that trick. It helps, but i stalled out once when i didnt release it fast enough >.> haha


I just have one irritation when driving. When on a minor incline (not needing to use the handbrake trick) and someone pulls right up to my rear bumper...how am i supposed to engage and not roll back into the car behind me ?? its annoying sometimes... and every time someone does it...its usually some girl with huge sunglasses on and usually on the phone :thumbdown: .

[tomato]

Its been 1.5 weeks since i started driving the yaris and driving stick...

and I am proud to say....

I have not stalled out in 3 days....even in bumper to bumper city traffic on a slight uphill incline. :eek:


I have an 08 3dr hatch in meteorite metallic and I love it. The clutch made me nervous every time id be at a stoplight with a lot of people behind me for the first few days. I used to drive an 06 Ford Ranger with an auto transmission. Going from the truck to the yaris was interesting...being blown all over on the highway was fun...


I hear ya!!! It took me a while to get used to the clutch (city traffic was the worse!) and I've been driving MT's for a long time! You're doing real well and you should be proud!! :biggrin:

:coolpics: great looking truck, BTW and welcome to the forum :headbang:

[BLAZINBLUEVITZ]

i still stall out like this morning pulling into work parking spot.....

[tomato]

I guess everybody knows the old trick of setting the parking brake if you're stopped on a slope to keep from rolling backward, then letting it off as you start to let the clutch out? When you get used to it, you don't need the parking brake anymore.

I still do it. Some of our San Francisco hills are really, really steep.

[tomato]

I just have one irritation when driving. When on a minor incline (not needing to use the handbrake trick) and someone pulls right up to my rear bumper...how am i supposed to engage and not roll back into the car behind me ?? its annoying sometimes... and every time someone does it...its usually some girl with huge sunglasses on and usually on the phone :thumbdown: .

Keep using the e-brake. Most drivers have no clue and won't give you any room to roll back. I'd rather use the e-brake than get into a minor collision and see my insurance rates go up. :thumbsup:

[orangepeels]

Keep using the e-brake. Most drivers have no clue and won't give you any room to roll back. I'd rather use the e-brake than get into a minor collision and see my insurance rates go up. :thumbsup:

hah...yeah i guess its something ill have to get used to =(. Thanks for the compliments on the truck! Thing was my life...but im starting to like the yaris a lot more. :cool:

[SailDesign]

I just have one irritation when driving. When on a minor incline (not needing to use the handbrake trick) and someone pulls right up to my rear bumper...how am i supposed to engage and not roll back into the car behind me ?? its annoying sometimes... and every time someone does it...its usually some girl with huge sunglasses on and usually on the phone :thumbdown: .

I usually let my car roll back when I see someone coming up behind in that situation. When they see you roll, they stop shorter, usually. I have never had it make things worse. Yet...

[tomato]

hah...yeah i guess its something ill have to get used to =(. Thanks for the compliments on the truck! Thing was my life...but im starting to like the yaris a lot more. :cool:

They have different purposes. Truck doesn't make any sense as a daily driver unless you're a contractor maybe. On the other hand, I wouldn't want to be hauling a horse trailer or anything like that with my little Yaris :wink:

2 completely different vehicles! :biggrin:

Keep using that e-brake uphill until you feel more confident, it's better than riding the clutch I think.

See other threads on this forum about the clutch. You're not alone :headbang:

[BailOut]

I still do it. Some of our San Francisco hills are really, really steep.
So do I. Here in Incline Village there is an intersection with a long light on a steep grade, and it's a rather tight spot so folks tend to pull up close on your tail. So close that I don't trust the throttle lag and use the parking brake to get going.

[orangepeels]

Thanks for the input guys. On friday ill get some pics of the car freshly washed and waxed. I actually used to be a car wash freak with my truck...
wax on...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/mrchocpudding/Truck/waxed716.07009.jpg
wax off
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/mrchocpudding/Truck/waxed716.07006.jpg


Hopefully i can get some shine with the meteorite metallic paint.

[tomato]

I'm sure you can!
By the way, what do you use to reformat your pictures so they fit in the forum?

[orangepeels]

I'm sure you can!
By the way, what do you use to reformat your pictures so they fit in the forum?

those are really old pictures...i think i may have used MS paint to resize them. Im on a mac now, so id probably use a program called Gimp (pretty much a free photoshop).

Oh yeah...I host my pics on photobucket, they also have an option to auto resize the pics for avatars, forum posts, blog posts and etc etc. The option is right there when you load the pics up.

[DerFlosser]

just a tip....wax in straight lines. Meteorite gets a very good shine when you apply sealant using an OB.

[SilverBack]

Congrats on your new Y! Yeah we got stuck with an Emo of a clutch, but you won't even notice it after about a month :laugh:

[LtNoogie]

I only test drove the MT Yaris once and all I remember was it took alot of clutch pedal release before the clutch engaged. By that time I had the engine rev'd up really high because I had started pressing the throttle. The car salesman even asked me if I'd ever driven an MT before. (I've owned three MT cars)

Is that the same thing you guys are complaining about with the MT clutch?

[cali yaris]

yeah, my problem is more with the DBW + clutch -- the pedal is laggy so it's harder than usual to finesse 1st gear.

[AlexNet0]

I just stomp the throttle and when I start to hear it roar, I pop the clutch. Problem solved.

lol jk, jk, jk, that would be horrible on it after a while

[orangepeels]

just a tip....wax in straight lines. Meteorite gets a very good shine when you apply sealant using an OB.

When applying wax/sealant it wont matter what direction you move your hand as long as you use a soft clean applicator.

And i prefer to wax by hand (i dont have an OB :frown: )

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6442

[tomato]

I didn't know Meguiars has a forum. Good tip!! Thanks :headbang::thumbsup:

[tomato]

I only test drove the MT Yaris once and all I remember was it took alot of clutch pedal release before the clutch engaged. By that time I had the engine rev'd up really high because I had started pressing the throttle. The car salesman even asked me if I'd ever driven an MT before. (I've owned three MT cars)

Is that the same thing you guys are complaining about with the MT clutch?

I don't really know how to explain it, but I find that the Yaris requires a bit of an expert touch, IMO. First gear especially is a b*tch :biggrin:. Yeah, it does take a while. :rolleyes:

[tomato]

those are really old pictures...i think i may have used MS paint to resize them. Im on a mac now, so id probably use a program called Gimp (pretty much a free photoshop).

Oh yeah...I host my pics on photobucket, they also have an option to auto resize the pics for avatars, forum posts, blog posts and etc etc. The option is right there when you load the pics up.

Well, that's true, there is always that option. Thanks!

[orangepeels]

Well i did a wash, claybarred, and waxed my yaris earlier today. I wasnt able to get good pictures outside because it was so bright...the pictures just didnt look good. So i pulled in to my garage and took some shiner pics. My personal camera has gone missing so i used my mom's coolpics camera with a low battery.

Sorry no wax on wax off pics...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/mrchocpudding/Yaris/DSCN3189.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/mrchocpudding/Yaris/DSCN3190.jpg


I use Meguiar's products exclusively when detailing. More specifically the Deep crystal car wash, Smooth surface claykit, and the Gold Class Wax Paste. Applied with the supplied applicator pad and removed with microfiber cloths.

[tomato]

:thumbsup:

How long did it take you to claybar the whole car?

[YAR1S]

i guess I've never heard of a claybar....
explain.

[supmet]

i guess I've never heard of a claybar....
explain.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auto_detailing#Clay_bar

[orangepeels]

i guess I've never heard of a claybar....
explain.

Using a claybar before waxing or polishing is a must IMO. What you do is you take a piece of clay (automotive clay such as the Meguiar's kit), you spray a lubricant (in this case Meguiars Quick Spray wax or w/e it is), and you rub the clay along the paint covering all areas of the car. What it does is it removes dirt and other things that a normal soap wash couldnt remove. Once you are done claying a portion of the car, you will notice the clay will become dirty on the side you rubbed. You simply fold it over and over again till you're done with the entire process..


The purpose of this is to remove dirt that wash didnt, and to make the paint feel smooth. It is also used to strip older wax in order to put on a new coat (although not always necessary). After you're done claying, and waxing...the claybar step makes the wax feel even smoother.


Tomato..
The claybar process is the shortest IMO. Took 10 minutes for me to cover the entire car. Took 45-60 minutes for me to hand wax.


EDIT: this is a picture of the clay that i used about a year ago on my truck. The picture was taken after i claybarred the roof of my Ford Ranger...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/mrchocpudding/Truck/waxed716.07008.jpg
the pic is slightly red because of the camera. And yes that is a hair on the clay ... >.>

[ddongbap]

Dude, I know exactly that route that you're in. Its Arrowhead isnt it?

BTW, getting used to the Yaris clutch makes me drive a S2k like a noob. Its great.