Suggestions?

[Xodarap]

Basically my parents just bought me one of these, its pretty plain, nothing done to it. It's pretty much a blank canvas, anyone have any suggestions on what to do with it first? Bodykits, engine modifications, etc. Anything.

[Vioz]

I say work on suspension before anything, better handling and such, and besides cars looked better when dropped with some nice rims, go with white or bronze rims, my yaris has almost a similar color, a dark type of blue.

[WeeYari]

No need to replace those rims. People over here would be tripping over themselves to get some of those. Focus on suspension work.

[Xodarap]

Yeah i'm going to lower it a good bit, not too sure how much though, going to tint the back windows too.

What's so good about the wheels that are on the car now?

[Kongo-Otto]

I think these wheels look good and fit the car very well. Just lower it a bit and i'll look fine. :thumbup:

PS: One center cap is missing.

[Xodarap]

Yeahh I noticed the center cap, I was lookin at bodykits too, most of them look pretty sweet but I doubt i'll be jumping into putting a bodykit on straight away.

[Vioz]

Yeahh I noticed the center cap, I was lookin at bodykits too, most of them look pretty sweet but I doubt i'll be jumping into putting a bodykit on straight away.

It all depends what you want, but personally suspension is a must #1 mod, after that you can go whatever direction you want to do performance before cosmetic go for it vise versa.

[YarisSedan]

When i first got my car i did all suspention mods. Becomes addicting. But its more fun that way to watch your car evolve. Sure you can make your car look good but its more enjoyable making it more fun to drive. Id look at some new springs/shocks and some bracing/swaybar.

[Xodarap]

Yeah so first priority is to lower it, but by how much? - Shouldn't I get wheels first before I lower it?

[tk-421]

Welcome to the forums. :thumbsup:

You should check the wheel diameter before you lower the car. Check the official wheel+tire guide for more tips.

You should also check other parts of the forums, such as some of the regional ones. Some latin american countries have lots of older-gen echos with good mods.

FWIW, I think you should definitely keep those wheels. .02

[IllusionX]

first thing to do is get rid of the park benches... and find yourself a good set of Yaris TS seats...

[Xodarap]

yeah that's on the to-do list aswell lol, i've been looking for them too but they're hard to find, even yaris RS seats? Where do you suggest I buy them?

Edit; Right, as I said this is my first car, so how do I know what kind of wheels to put on it? I'm currently looking at these; CLICK (http://www.neweraparts.com/Default.aspx?tabid=68&CategoryID=180&List=0&Level=a&ProductID=393&Language=en-GB)

I was thinking 18 inch and in white? I really don't know what the rest of that crap means, maybe if someone could translate it into english? That would be great.

@ Above tk-421, thanks for the welcome mate, pleasure being here, seems a great community.

[IllusionX]

i paid premium for them when the first gen first came out in Canada.. a good 700$CDN for both front seats and the rear bench. O_O

then i got rid of the car.. should've just kept it.. seriously :(

[IllusionX]

oh btw... don't get a body kit. actually, if you do.. get the RS/TS bodykit..

mine without body kit..
http://illusionx.dyndns.org/echo2005/CIMG0367.jpg

and the japanese Vitz RS bodykit..
http://illusionx.dyndns.org/echo2004/CIMG0389.JPG

[Kongo-Otto]

I was thinking 18 inch and in white? I really don't know what the rest of that crap means, maybe if someone could translate it into english? That would be great.


18" for a first generation Yaris is way too large in diameter. It will result in many mods to your body to avoid rubbing issues. And of course it will make your car slow.

[kimona]

Those wheels are outstanding!

[Xodarap]

So what would be the maximum, say 17 inch? And in my opinion the car really does need something doing to the body, in all fairness it looks like a mini people-carrier, but still I love it, I was thinking this bumper> http://www.stxstyling.co.uk/StxStyling/Cars/showit.php?pnum=370 - but then again i'm better off going to a local bodyshop so I get it there and then, no waiting for things to deliver, so the list is so far;

1. Wheels
2. Lowered?
3. Sunstrip ;)
4. Seats
...

Next!? :D

[custom Lftback]

a SWAYBAR and other bracing

[Xodarap]

What does that do?

[custom Lftback]

dramatically changes how your car drives. it makes it a TON more fun to drive and a fairly inexpensive modification. it basically stiffens your suspension. you will be able to take corners a lot faster, it will feel a lot more stable.
many users say this is the biggest "bang for your buck", or a "must have" mod with this car, and i would have to agree :thumbup:

[Xodarap]

so its basically gona be a go-kart? rofl

[custom Lftback]

I often refer mine as the go-kart from hell :evil:

[Vioz]

yea im getting the brace and rear sway bar next on my list another must

[Cosmonaut]

depends. are you into driving or just looks?
if youre into driving id say start with suspension parts. if youre just into looks exterior cosmetics like body kits and painted wheels...stuff like that.

[Xodarap]

I'm not sure to be honest, I want it to look well and I want it to have a good bit of power in it as well, but wheels make any car stand out and look better, if you pick the right wheels though ofc.

[Xodarap]

Found out that the ABS light was on, CD player didn't work and the oil filler cap was stuck on, soo my dad sold the yaris, loved that car too, aww well.

[frog13]

:thumbup:Don't go overboard!...your quite fortunate...your PARENTS bought YOU a car....enjoy it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

[Astroman]

Shit that's lame! Probably a easy and cheap fix. :frown:

[yaris 2sz]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Toyota-Yaris-Complete-Set-TTE-Springs-Genuine-Part-/290410847295?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item439dd5dc3f

[chekon]

I think that 17s rims will go good with a 1.9 inch drop..mud flaps..fog lights and tints maybe a few stickers to personlize ur car