What did you do to your car today? [Archive] - Toyota Yaris Forums

Justin220

06-18-2009, 06:13 AM

What did you do to your car today? I think it's kinda interesting. :wink: Anything from just washing/cleaning to mods or whatever.

today I listen to my favorite Sweetbox's new albumn from my beloved Eonon stereo (http://www.eonon.com/Specified-Car-Player/E1057.html?utm_source=yarisworld.com&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=forum), and gave my baby car a bath, seems totally new borned now! :biggrin:

BDD

06-18-2009, 10:02 AM

For the first time, the last bar on the gas gauge started blinking on me! I get to buy gas for the first time with the Yaris!

I also added a small figurine to the interior because I thought it would fit... maybe it will.

mikenacarato

06-18-2009, 12:29 PM

i left the yaris at home and drove the escalade in to work today. ive got some big items to bring home with me today.

marcus

06-18-2009, 12:57 PM

drove the car...

Darb

06-18-2009, 01:13 PM

Washed bird poo off of it.

Thirty-Nine

06-18-2009, 01:23 PM

Washed it. Drove it. Might vacuum out the interior today.

ROCKLAND TOYOTA

06-18-2009, 01:37 PM

MYSHALDAN air freshner in squash.....

KCALB SIRAY

06-18-2009, 02:03 PM

rolled down the window to give the bird, then went to Wendy's for a Frosty to make me happy.

TinyGiant

06-18-2009, 02:13 PM

Just Finished it :)
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e208/3mrhythm/engine1.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e208/3mrhythm/engine2.jpg

ROCKLAND TOYOTA

06-18-2009, 02:54 PM

^^ nice color scheme. id even MAYBE do it on the outside as well.....

TinyGiant

06-18-2009, 02:56 PM

if i were loaded i'd have the whole car done like that.. would looks awesome

PETERPOOP

06-18-2009, 04:00 PM

drove while it was raining = pissed.

tomato

06-18-2009, 06:49 PM

drove it so I could get to work.

AlexNet0

06-18-2009, 06:53 PM

drove while it was raining = pissed.

I drive it every time it is raining/snowing/sleeting/hail, etc.

I drove to work, to several appointments, and home.

SailDesign

06-18-2009, 06:59 PM

Washed bird poo off of it.

Heh! I left mine out in the rain to let Nature do that for me. It looked like the local birds had been using it for target practice. "Hey, guys, I've started it - see if yiou can hit mine!"

talnlnky

06-18-2009, 09:03 PM

I soiled it...

:D

Minne_Yaris

06-18-2009, 10:33 PM

I parked it under a tree while I took a nap and woke up to a thunderstorm!!!

gokartride

06-19-2009, 12:46 AM

I just had the best time ever...I love the steering on this car nevermind the amazing turning radius. I am highly amused!!!!!

In addition, I pondered.......pondered lowering, pondered a sway bar, pondered a Scangauge. Man, I am good at talking myself out of things. If I pushed the car, fine, suspension mods may be nice, but I don't really...just a fun urban commuter car. I also drove myself nuts hypermiling. Fun as it was, I found myself getting agitated trying to reach higher and higher mpg goals.

No, I think I need to just enjoy the car "as is" for awhile, but it was still an interesting exercise.

RHDVIPbB

06-19-2009, 12:47 AM

Got flooded. Well not really, but that storm that hit the midwest did a great job of powerwashing the car. Other than that I drove to my last parenting class. In 3 weeks I get to be a baby hauler.

TinyGiant

06-19-2009, 01:08 AM

the turning radius is awesome .. i love being able to reverse direction in town without having to find a place to turn around. makes getting those good parking spaces alot easier :)

Justin220

06-19-2009, 01:17 AM

I parked it under a tree while I took a nap and woke up to a thunderstorm!!!

:biggrin: I can imagine the funny picture, but why you parked it under a tree, it's dangous parking there when it's raining! Take care man, the only thing I'm afraid of the nature is thunder, it even woke me up in the midnight!

Kaotic Lazagna

06-19-2009, 01:46 AM

I washed it in the fastest time I've ever done a wash, 30 minutes. But it's not anywhere in the detail condition it is in when I take my time.

gokartride

06-19-2009, 08:39 AM

the turning radius is awesome .. i love being able to reverse direction in town without having to find a place to turn around. makes getting those good parking spaces alot easier :)Absolutely...I can do things in this car I never could in my MINI!!!

SilverBack

06-19-2009, 07:41 PM

Today I installed the center wheel cap that I finally found after hours of rumaging through junkyards. The car is whole again :cool:

TinyGiant

06-19-2009, 07:44 PM

i put in a LED bulb in the license plate light and i had one more so i put it in the personal driver side light.. i need to get some more to replace the rest in the car :)

TEHxFALLEN V1.2

06-19-2009, 08:43 PM

I drove it...

..then I hit the nitrous button and spanked a Bugatti Veyron.

Justin220

06-22-2009, 06:06 AM

Just Finished it :)
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e208/3mrhythm/engine1.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e208/3mrhythm/engine2.jpg

Wah, you've done a good job! Pretty nice!

BailOut

06-22-2009, 11:00 AM

I did absolutely nothing with it yesterday. It sat in the garage while I did the grocery and errand running with my bicycle and trailer (26 miles), and then we carpooled with some family to the home of some other family for a Father's Day barbecue.

I won't drive it today, either. I will bicycle to and from my carpool, and we have an evening at home planned.

I will probably drive it tomorrow due to a heavy and large load, but only for about 7 miles. Perhaps I'll verify the tire pressure before leaving.

redn3ck

07-11-2009, 12:17 PM

today? i drove it. 2 days ago i changed the exhaust -- 2" axle back no muffler dual tip center exit ftw! loud as hell! and this is on a 2 month old 09 sedan... this car is awesome! cant wait for next week.. tanabe df210's and an nst tow hook comin from microimage!

TinyGiant

07-11-2009, 12:41 PM

almost done with the c-one replica hood.. just have one more edge to finish then i can prime it up :)

BDD

07-11-2009, 12:46 PM

Installed the polished Injen engine cover that I bought from Garm.

Astroman

07-11-2009, 04:05 PM

Going to install the vinyl lettering for my computer repair business on the rear side windows.

The name? GeekWerks. :biggrin:

PETERPOOP

07-11-2009, 04:14 PM

just finished vacuuming the inside, hosing down my floor mats, wiping down my dash, and using leather wipes on my clazzio seat covers.

Yaris Hilton

07-11-2009, 04:57 PM

So far, I've let it rest in the garage.

ROCKLAND TOYOTA

07-11-2009, 05:26 PM

today for the 2 mile jaunt i have to work i beat her like a red headed step child. so good in fact that my JDM TRD muffler was able to get hot enough to burn the underside of my bumper some more. i love the smell of burnt bumper in the morning......

KCALB SIRAY

07-11-2009, 06:46 PM

installed more power

90tsi

07-11-2009, 08:37 PM

watch the rain come down on it. i need to start getting things ready for IA. mother nature doesnt agree obviously

KCALB SIRAY

07-11-2009, 08:40 PM

watch the rain come down on it. i need to start getting things ready for IA. mother nature doesnt agree obviously

lo I had to work on the car in between the shoers. But I got the SC on so I'm ready for the show :thumbup:

90tsi

07-11-2009, 08:44 PM

congrats on that. hope you have no issues at all. i would like to do that but with the resent tuning update ive been watching that turbo things looking better and better.

arcticvitz

07-11-2009, 08:47 PM

Had my first shakedown in the local canyon after installing all the suspension goodies and fell in love with the car all over again!

90tsi

07-11-2009, 08:50 PM

what all did you put on?

arcticvitz

07-11-2009, 09:04 PM

what all did you put on?

Tein compact coilovers, cusco rear sway bar, cusco type 2 front underbrace and I also threw on new pads, rotors and stainless lines while I was at it. Needless to say I had more fun pushing that little econo box through the canyon today then I ever have in my previous car, an Evolution 9 MR. :biggrin:

Bob Dog

07-11-2009, 09:06 PM

Went for a spin..... on a wet clover leaf about 35 degrees, bumped it out of gear and pulled out before hitting the curb. Note to self and others: proceed only with caution on wet oily turns if you want your under vehicle to not go out of line permanently.

Cutie Pie #2

07-11-2009, 09:39 PM

Went and promoted our convention (MANC) at a Star Trek convention, started to wash car, storm came oh well, always another day for that. Put my new Tokico Blues in the car, so monday I'll take it to get them installed, can't wait to see how the car rides!

Kal-El

07-11-2009, 09:51 PM

Gave it a wash today. I like to wash it every 1-2 weeks and I do it for free because I work at a car dealer.

My car now travels 600 miles each week so it needs the wash this often.

eTiMaGo

07-12-2009, 12:04 AM

well done Mikey :thumbsup:

Last night I removed my heavy spare wheel (useless anyway, 14" spare would not fit over my aftermarket brakes :laugh:), and subwoofer shelf, which is one HEAVY wooden mother... Lost a lot of thump but the rest of the speakers can handle a decent amount of bass :smile: But seeing my rear ride height rise by .75" is priceless :laugh:

TinyGiant

07-12-2009, 12:33 AM

my LED arrived for the curtesy lights .. replace the dome with a 15LED bank, hatch light with 8LED bank and the front two click on lights with 6 LEDeach. looks sweet. nice and crips white in there :)

andries

07-12-2009, 09:38 AM

I have cleaned my cold air intake.

eTiMaGo

07-12-2009, 09:43 AM

I'm addicted to weight loss, took out the back seat as well (again). Keeping it at the office, I figure if I ever need to give 2 people a ride, it'll be from here :smile:

Oh and I put the subwoofer shelf on our postal-grade scale at the office: 17.8kg (39lb) woohoo :smile:

BDD

07-12-2009, 10:11 AM

Installed my SSK... what a difference!

eTiMaGo

07-12-2009, 10:50 AM

nice :smile:

Phaeton

07-12-2009, 11:36 AM

Drove to the store, discovered another new rattle. This time in the dash.

AlexNet0

07-13-2009, 12:06 AM

washed it/kinda.

drove it almost 400 miles.

almost had to fill the tank.

Treyz

07-13-2009, 12:53 PM

Drove it to work and showed it at a show yesrterday.

Justin220

07-14-2009, 11:30 PM

leave it at home and cycled to work....

PETERPOOP

07-15-2009, 12:36 AM

just armorall'd my tires and cleaned my SSRs!

TinyGiant

07-15-2009, 11:15 PM

installed a digital volt meter and put the LEDs from under my seats on a switch with a red light on it :)

kustom play

07-15-2009, 11:22 PM

swappped my interior to an 08 s interior

TinyGiant

07-15-2009, 11:23 PM

all this work and no yaris garage.. get on it kiiiiid!

TinyGiant

07-15-2009, 11:54 PM

swappped my interior to an 08 s interior

lol is this yours?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-Toyota-Yaris-3dr-lift-back-OEM-Black-Carpet_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a1Q7c66Q3a3 Q7c39Q3a1Q7c293Q3a5Q7c294Q3a100QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec 0Q2em14QQhashZitem1c0b2e1b99QQitemZ120446655385QQp tZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

kustom play

07-17-2009, 05:07 PM

yes that is mine, trying to sell the extra crap i now have laying around

*MAD DOG*

07-17-2009, 09:13 PM

Drove it to work

Bob Dog

07-17-2009, 09:17 PM

gave it a day off, drove the Tacoma

SilverBack

07-17-2009, 09:24 PM

Washed it finally. No more primer gray paint look lol

*MAD DOG*

07-17-2009, 11:34 PM

cleaned all the rubbish out of the interior

TinyGiant

07-17-2009, 11:37 PM

rubbish is a funny word... my grandmother used to say it

*MAD DOG*

07-18-2009, 12:26 AM

rubbish is a funny word... my grandmother used to say it

We rarely say trash over here.

TinyGiant

07-18-2009, 12:28 AM

what about garbage?

i think trash is mostly used here

*MAD DOG*

07-18-2009, 12:31 AM

Garbage or rubbish are the main ones. We also say bin instead of trashcan or wastebasket.

Which is funny when you think of Osama "BIN" Laden

Bin in English means rubbish recepticle. Bin in arabic means "son of"

TinyGiant

07-18-2009, 12:36 AM

yeah we have storage bins.. the rubbermaid storage bins .. or i dont think i've heard anyone say wastebasket in a long time .. its trashcan

wildmongoose26

07-18-2009, 09:16 PM

Test fit my Ings rear bumper, ings side skirts, and c-one wing.

and put some micro image sticks on the car :-)

bikegerm

07-18-2009, 10:50 PM

I took off all my wheels and cleaned my wheel wells and washed the rear springs, sway bar, muffler, and cleaned my rotors and calipers real good. Then I washed and dried the Meteor. I also noticed that my front passenger fog light has just burnt out. Don't know if I can just replace the bulb or if I have to replace the whole lens. I'm detailing hard and finishing up my last mods before the IA next weekend.

NJBob

07-19-2009, 08:40 AM

Added a chrome exhaust tip (last week). Yee Haw! $7.99 @ Pep Boys.

ROCKLAND TOYOTA

07-19-2009, 06:53 PM

hand wash,turtle wax ice polish and one hell of a nice day to go to a carshow....

bikegerm

07-19-2009, 07:13 PM

I replaced the bulbs in my fog lights. When one goes, I replace them both. Gotta' have matching intensity !! Then I vacuumed my interior. See ya' at the IA this weekend !!

*MAD DOG*

07-19-2009, 09:37 PM

Sat in the driveway waiting to be driven. I will go visit my Grandad in hospital later today. He fell over and broke his wrist and they've had to pin it. He's 80 something.

bibi-

07-20-2009, 02:55 AM

i washed and waxed her :D

*MAD DOG*

07-20-2009, 04:28 AM

went for a drive

SilverBack

07-20-2009, 04:59 AM

Dusted the tires and rear end by unintentionally peeling out on loose dirt and gravel

KCALB SIRAY

07-20-2009, 10:39 AM

lowered her

Treyz

07-20-2009, 12:32 PM

Drove it to work again ... but yersterday, won 1st place Yaris at the Rockalnd show!

TinyGiant

07-20-2009, 12:35 PM

installed an ALPINE IDA-X100 super happy with it. great sound (although .. no mid adustments) but works flawlessly with the ipod. no cd player too.. but usually we dont listen to CDs anyways.. its al radio and ipod.

*MAD DOG*

07-20-2009, 12:38 PM

Nothing yet. It's 1:38am and i should be asleep.

YarisPR

07-20-2009, 02:12 PM

Get some gas on it cause no modding until I go to the Dealership and get some parts (God bless the warranty). :biggrin:

ROCKLAND TOYOTA

07-20-2009, 05:27 PM

mocked up my adjustable JDM plate holder and REAL JDM license plate i got from ENVRI'S trip to the land of the rising sun....

*MAD DOG*

07-20-2009, 10:40 PM

About to drive it to work

SilverBack

07-20-2009, 10:53 PM

Drove it

tomato

07-20-2009, 10:53 PM

Took her to the dealership where she had her 60K service, came back with a clean bill of health! Next, I'm going to hand-wash it, just because.

BTW, Rockland Toyota, your signature rocks!

Justin220

07-23-2009, 01:53 AM

help uncle to buy a refreshner lor ..... alway complain his car stink and yet always sit in his car ....

*MAD DOG*

07-23-2009, 04:15 AM

Drove it to work. Parked it.

coffiend

07-23-2009, 05:44 AM

sulked inside of it because of the damaged bumper...

*MAD DOG*

07-23-2009, 07:55 AM

Filled it with petrol.

YarisPR

07-23-2009, 01:50 PM

Installed 1ZZ throttle body and injectors...

Cheers

Here Echo owners do the injectors swap. Would it work (as in do some good) on the Yaris?

KRAZGRL

07-23-2009, 10:25 PM

Gave her a nice bath and tucked her into her car cover for the weekend.

Justin220

07-24-2009, 05:54 AM

Nothing but drove it to work as usual.... But hope I can get something new to do tommorrow!

eTiMaGo

07-24-2009, 07:10 AM

I removed the side skirts a couple of days back... Part of my new "simplify/lighten" philosophy:

http://files.getdropbox.com/u/691356/cars/2009-07-24-17.03.18.jpg

It looks so tall! And check out the increased rear ride height from taking out the seats and crap in the back :biggrin:

ucsmfu

10-29-2014, 03:59 AM

spoiler came in today :)

KCALB SIRAY

10-29-2014, 11:10 AM

"Five years later, our hero stands at the edge of sanity, wondering what life would have been like had he not grasped a hold of the light for which all must see...all must feel...and all must contain. Having conspired with the locals, the bread from which gives life can now be desired by all..."

Sorry, a post apocalyptic thought popped into my head when this thread was brought back from the dead five years later.

Let's see, What did you do to your car today? Worked on my RS fog lights this weekend. You can follow my build over time here (http://microimageonline.com/forums/showthread.php?87-KCALB-SIRAY-s-2008-Yaris)if you prefer to.

http://microimageonline.com/forums/showthread.php?87-KCALB-SIRAY-s-2008-Yaris

vivalaflam

12-17-2014, 04:30 PM

I replaced the interior bulbs to LED.

Dome light before
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/17/59b68b00f83f84d87c0b7e6823ebc31f.jpg
Dome + map lights before
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/17/0d079ccee88e9c14bccde6a02bdf4c9a.jpg
Dome light after
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/17/d6feaa02e95142337ff9756bc925b641.jpg
Dome + map lights after
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/17/1f764f86692babf08f53e09b8536dc4b.jpg

And for fun: two 9w cree led i bought for reverse lights but they came with wedge bases. So i tried them on for fun.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/17/980652fc9f0e5bbe0a39f55a2ffc6322.jpg

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KCALB SIRAY

12-17-2014, 04:51 PM

I really like the true bright whites in the last photo.

vivalaflam

12-17-2014, 04:54 PM

I really like the true bright whites in the last photo.
They're supposed to be reverse lights though. They're too big. Let me find a pic

Edit: you'll have it by tomorrow. Too lazy to go down to the garage

Oh wait. I also cleaned my reverse bulb. It had accumulated 7 years of dust lol. (thats cuz the bulbs i bought didnt fit.) you will be surprised when you see the difference.

Before cleaning it:
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/17/fbc0be52be3a770aceaf924f9af5d3cb.jpg
After cleaning it:
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/17/501c410bf6460cca8803d3e8b2d3de95.jpg

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KCALB SIRAY

12-22-2014, 11:26 AM

It amazes me how dust accumulates in certain areas that would normally free of dust. Nice job!

KCALB SIRAY

12-22-2014, 11:33 AM

Yesterday I glassed in some brackets to hold the grilles for the RS kit I've been working on.

Echo86

01-19-2015, 11:35 PM

Changed the air filter & plugs...thanks YouTube. 21st Century education.

kimona

01-19-2015, 11:56 PM

Changed the cabin and engine filters today. Last week, I replaced 2 tyres. I still love this car!

sheekeebut

01-20-2015, 12:00 AM

Obsessively tested the brake pedal for sponginess.

vivalaflam

04-14-2015, 10:17 AM

HIi, haven't been on here sice February, I've been too busy with university. So here's what I've done since the last time I was on here.

Went from this....
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/14/ef1ed8d2e0d584434c2e272c7484be65.jpg

To this!!
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/14/05989e2776efcc58e2b7339addaf8616.jpg

I also changed my instrument cluster, with a Canadian that CTScott sent me, and I also changed my HVAC controls colour from factory green to white LEDs.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/14/f6c28aa5df54c04418c112e99e8a3b8b.jpg

I have also installed some new white halogen bulbs for my headlights (about 3.5€ for the pair) and they didnt wash out and they are awesome! Havent got a pic yet.
I'm still working on my LED conversion, I've bought some LED panels for the map lights, they are awesome too, I've also changed those little bulbs in the headlight (white LEDs) and put the same bulb in the license plate light. I also bought an LED bulb for my reverse light, ot has 100-ish smds on it, but haven't seen a difference from the stock bulb - apart from colour. Oh I almost forgot I also changed the trunk light, I will take some pics tonight!

I also have been working on my other car the Avensis, but it's a bit harder for me to get to the headlights, I guess when I really have the time I'll try again. Cheers!

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sickpuppy1

04-14-2015, 04:01 PM

I cleaned bird poop off the windows.

sickpuppy1

04-14-2015, 04:01 PM

well, I'm going too........

CrankyOldMan

04-14-2015, 04:38 PM

It was technically last week, but I swapped my Tokico Blues for Reds and put on a fresh set of MI springs. Setting them to "3 turns from full hard" has made a world of difference: no rude noises or harsh ride when going over speed bumps anymore. After I get it aligned, I'll try setting them to full hard and see how unpleasant it is. =)

MedMantle

04-15-2015, 04:36 PM

vivalaflam

04-15-2015, 05:01 PM

Replaced my projector headlights with the originals (everyone here has projectors) and mended my torn wheel well (thanks to my sister that digs driving over branches) with fiberglass. Second time working with FB, stoked at the results :D

What are you gonna do with these projectors? I'm looking for new headlights as mine are corroded beyond repair...
PM me! Thanks

EDIT 17/4: Here's the trunk led:
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/17/91564d3b1d18f79d8cd48aa5127e69c8.jpg

invader166

04-17-2015, 10:15 PM

Couple of days ago I replaced the original antenna with a shorter one and painted it blue to match the colour of the car. I also repaired the interior dome light switch. (cheers to CTScott for providing with a spare cover :thumbsup:)

Yesterday I replaced the tail light bulbs with 7443 LEDs. Looking nice and crisp! I also repaired my trunk LED light. (was flickering whenever I'd hit the side of the trunk because of a loose connection)

Today I washed the car and changed the signal lights with another set of 7443 LEDs. Now I've run into the hyper-blinking issue. Will have to buy an LED turn signal flasher now to fix this problem.:thumbdown:

vivalaflam

04-17-2015, 10:51 PM

Today I washed the car and changed the signal lights with another set of 7443 LEDs. Now I've run into the hyper-blinking issue. Will have to buy an LED turn signal flasher now to fix this problem.[emoji107]

If we could change bulbs at the wing turn signals, and put led in there, hyper flashing wouldnt be a problem.

Also, can you post a pic with the leds on? Today I'll try to change them too.... Also, your turn signals are 7443? Mine are 7507 (with offset).

invader166

04-18-2015, 01:19 PM

Sorry for the late reply, here are some pictures.

All brake lights converted to led: (sorry, not the best picture ever)

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k137/invader166/100_0585_zpsugaz6xmw.jpg

Here is the driver side signal light:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k137/invader166/100_0582_zpsmdinqus8.jpg

The passenger side signal light:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k137/invader166/100_0584_zpshtfl4g8y.jpg

And here is the bulb itself:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k137/invader166/100_0588_zpsxohm30cf.jpg

vivalaflam

04-18-2015, 01:23 PM

Really nice.... I'll try to change mine today too... Did you take your tailights out?

invader166

04-18-2015, 01:49 PM

I did. Only to make my life a lot easier. There's not much room to work with if you leave them on.

They're easy to remove. I just followed the instructions in this video, but instead of installing a new housing I changed the bulbs I wanted and re-installed the original housing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za43t9EyUgc

vivalaflam

04-18-2015, 01:52 PM

I know, only the turn signal bulbs and the reverse light can be accessed. I've changed my reverse light with an LED with 102smds but its not that much of a difference. i also changed my license plate bulb and my headlights to 6000k halogen. All-white conversion haha

Jcp123

04-18-2015, 03:31 PM

Took out my grille block today. Also put some Sylvania XtraVision bulbs in a few weeks ago. Nice difference.

WeeYari

04-19-2015, 11:03 AM

Removed an old jelly bean and 3 gob stoppers from the spare tire well.

put some Sylvania XtraVision bulbs in a few weeks ago. Nice difference.

Hope they work out better than the Sylvania Silverstars I put in last year. Both blew after 5 months. Nice while working, but never again.

Jcp123

04-19-2015, 01:02 PM

Eek, I hope so. I avoided the Silverstars because I hate any lights which throw that bluish tint out there. It distracts me when other cars have that, so I didn't want to do that to anyone else. I am also bargaining on the XtraVisions being a bit of a better balance between light output and decent lifespan.

WeeYari

04-19-2015, 01:15 PM

Eek, I hope so. I avoided the Silverstars because I hate any lights which throw that bluish tint out there..

There was no blue in mine. Pure white.

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Jcp123

04-19-2015, 01:55 PM

Not as bad...still a bit distracting but a lot less so than the blue stuff.

aspro

04-20-2015, 02:49 PM

fnkngrv

04-21-2015, 12:41 AM

Received my radiator upgrade recently. Will be retrofitted into the front clip soon.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/20/e001be578448a37c09a685b61c539999.jpg

invader166

04-21-2015, 03:43 AM

Did you need a resistor for the turn signals? Do they rapid flash?

They do flash rapidlly. Haven't added any resistors yet. So far, I've ordered a new signal flasher, and will try to replace the original one once it arrives.

http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/led-bulbs/listed-by-vehicle/toyota/yaris/2007-2011-toyota-yaris-led-turn-signal-flasher

aspro

04-21-2015, 12:12 PM

They do flash rapidlly. Haven't added any resistors yet. So far, I've ordered a new signal flasher, and will try to replace the original one once it arrives.

http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/led-bulbs/listed-by-vehicle/toyota/yaris/2007-2011-toyota-yaris-led-turn-signal-flasher

Let me know how the flasher relay works. I tried this on one of my jeeps and the led flasher relay didn't work all that well so I just went back to conventional bulbs.

ilikerice

04-21-2015, 12:39 PM

I walked past my yaris this morning and thought to myself, I should install those gauges at some point... In fact, I do that every morning for the past 4 months

invader166

04-25-2015, 03:01 AM

Let me know how the flasher relay works.

Success! The new flasher relay arrived today. I just finished the swap moments ago and tested it. No more hyper-blinking turn signals. No need for resistors either. Extra points for being a cheap and a direct plug-and-play mod. Now I'll have to see how long it lasts for. (hopefully for the life of the car)

aspro

04-26-2015, 04:38 PM

Good to know. Thanks for the update. Any video on how it flashes with the new relay? Thanks.

sickpuppy1

04-26-2015, 07:12 PM

Gave it a bath and some Meguiars NXT. Happy camper....

CrankyOldMan

04-26-2015, 09:31 PM

Spanked it around the Tire Rack test track with the SBR SCCA. Got spanked in my class (SMF), but had a great time.

invader166

04-28-2015, 06:59 PM

@aspro

Here's a small video. The flashing speed is good, but the light stays on for a bit before it starts flashing.

https://youtu.be/8DUqu8dkyIo

aspro

04-28-2015, 07:08 PM

@aspro

Here's a small video. The flashing speed is good, but the light stays on for a bit before it starts flashing.

https://youtu.be/8DUqu8dkyIo

Ada boy! Thanks man I appreciate the video update. Those rear LEDs burn nice! I may just go ahead with this. What were the part numbers for the rear turn signals?

WeeYari

04-28-2015, 07:10 PM

^ we need a new thread specific to this relay. It will all eventually get lost in here.

invader166

04-28-2015, 08:52 PM

Astro: I used 7443 led bulbs for the rear turn signals. Not sure what the "proper" replacement leds are.

WeeYari: I can make a separate thread in the DIY section if you think people might find it useful.

WeeYari

04-28-2015, 09:06 PM

^ someone already has found it useful so yeah, I believe a standalone thread would be warranted.

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ilikerice

04-29-2015, 04:59 AM

I plan to do LED's also one day. I would be referencing this info in the future as well

Supra_Yaris

05-15-2015, 09:12 PM

Lowered it. Tanabe df210 springs with tokico blues shocks!

ern-diz

05-16-2015, 12:44 AM

Lowered it. Tanabe df210 springs with tokico blues shocks!

Nice! I've been getting a little bored with my car lately and toying with the idea of lowering it. I think it would inject some life into it for me.

ABSPLASTIC

05-16-2015, 06:51 AM

Did this a few days ago: Megan Racing c-pillar bar. Does it do anything? No. But it sure looks cool in my rear view mirror LOL.

kimona

05-16-2015, 04:55 PM

After 3 days of intermittent heavy rains, I noticed that the clearcoat is lifting off about 1/4 of my roof!

aspro

05-16-2015, 07:11 PM

I added cruise control today. Big thanks to ctscott for a wicked kit!!!

http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag374/metrixlp/IMG_20150516_180745562_HDR_zpszfd4tjkh.jpg
http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag374/metrixlp/IMG_20150516_204100398_zpssptbxr8q.jpg

ern-diz

05-21-2015, 12:54 PM

I added cruise control today. Big thanks to ctscott for a wicked kit!!!

Legit.

I've missed cruise control almost as much as power mirrors.

invader166

06-04-2015, 03:33 AM

Received these today, installed them and took them for a test drive. Very happy with them so far!:thumbup:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k137/invader166/20150603_170650_zpsfwboeplg.jpg

kimona

06-04-2015, 03:57 AM

Went to the dealer and got a new battery and an oil change. This is the third battery.

fnkngrv

06-04-2015, 04:20 AM

I didn't do a damned thing because I am forever being held up by not being able to get the parts I need. She is still totally torn down in the front. My new custom turbo manifold should be to me by the end of the month at least and then I can start working on putting her back together. Figure out the retrofit radiator install and the new IC pipe routing as well as custom mounting of the battery.