My Echo

[johnny_vitz]

:biggrin: 2005 Echo Hatchback
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Greddy Supercharger, AEM Intake, HPR header, Borla axle back, Perrin Pulley, TWM shifter/bushings, Tein Coilovers, Progress 22mm Sway bar, GT Spec Front/rear braces, Tanabe Rear Brace, TRD Strut brace, Ingalls Engine Damper, Icon 17's with RA-1's, Vitz RS Rear Disc conversion-side skirts-power folding mirrors-tail lights, 3000K Fogs, 6000K Headlights

[eddy]

very nice lots of wok good for you. love the color. could you post more pictures of the engine bay thanks

[johnny_vitz]

very nice lots of wok good for you. love the color. could you post more pictures of the engine bay thanks

:thumbsup:
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[firemachine69]

I'll give you five bucks for it. What, no? :biggrin:

[thebarber]

looks slow

lol, welcome to yarisworld, johnny

[johnny_vitz]

looks slow

lol, welcome to yarisworld, johnny

:bow: thanks
Figured I might as well since the other forum died :iono:

[eddy]

:w00t:thanks for the extra pictures. a guess that shock is replacement for the stock engine mount like the look. did you also move the battery location. again thanks and good work

[eddy]

:eyebulge:hey where is your air box?

[edmcc]

:eyebulge:hey where is your air box?

He has a CAI.

[johnny_vitz]

:eyebulge:hey where is your air box?

The filter is down in the fender, it's a Cold Air Intake. The silver pipe :smoking:

[echoguyme]

:w00t:Good Job!! Very clean install. Question - the e-manage that came with the supercharger hooked right up with the o.e harness or did you hardwire it? Did you take pictures of the hook-up?

Thanks a whole lot!!!

[Bluevitz-rs]

:w00t:Good Job!! Very clean install. Question - the e-manage that came with the supercharger hooked right up with the o.e harness or did you hardwire it? Did you take pictures of the hook-up?

Thanks a whole lot!!!

His was a plug and play for the Echo. But only for the '03 and up I believe.

[rob323]

:rolleyes: All show and no go!

[firemachine69]

You don't consider supercharger boost "go"? :laugh:

[rob323]

Nah, that's just a ricy extra bolted on for it's looks and sound :biggrin:

"Go" is when it actually gets "used" for what it was built for :wink:.

[thebarber]

Nah, that's just a ricy extra bolted on for it's looks and sound :biggrin:

"Go" is when it actually gets "used" for what it was built for :wink:.

iirc, johnny is hitting mosport on the 10th...

[rob323]

'bout time he gave it a floggin, see if he can beat my best fuel un-economy of 35 litres for 300 km.

[landrym28]

Looks sharp! I love the old hatchbacks!

[johnny_vitz]

iirc, johnny is hitting mosport on the 10th...

Oh I'll be there :biggrin:
Don't worry Rob, I'll give er'. Spectators can watch for smoke around every corner as my inside wheel just spins!

*incredibly jealous of your LSD*

[Bluevitz-rs]

I'm itching to get out there too! I'm pumped to see how the 6 speed is on the track.

Edit: oh yeah, are you coming to the C7 car tour this weekend too?

[johnny_vitz]

I'm itching to get out there too! I'm pumped to see how the 6 speed is on the track.

Edit: oh yeah, are you coming to the C7 car tour this weekend too?

I think you'll pick up time with it. Lots of shifting 2-3 and 3-2. I think on the two semi-straights i'll be shifting into 3rd early rather than revving out 2nd...but we'll see what works better. Should be a fun day.

Hmm...forgot about the C7. Who's going? I had mentioned to some buds about going biking that day but no plans 100%

[Bluevitz-rs]

I Know myself, Fred, Yaris2010RS and Viperoni from YF.

HAHA, you were the one that started the C7 tour thread on YF :bellyroll:

Yarisfans link (http://yarisfans.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=83)

[johnny_vitz]

I Know myself, Fred, Yaris2010RS and Viperoni from YF.

HAHA, you were the one that started the C7 tour thread on YF :bellyroll:

Yarisfans link (http://yarisfans.com/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=83)

:thumbup: I know, I know, i'm a bum.
Wouldn't mind goin for a nice sunday drive...:burnrubber:

[echoguyme]

How can I get a hold of (purchase) the rear disc brakes (and all of its components) you have on your Echo? Is it a conversion kit or from an Asian RS or European TS? :iono:
Thanks for any info you can provide...:help:

[thebarber]

How can I get a hold of (purchase) the rear disc brakes (and all of its components) you have on your Echo? Is it a conversion kit or from an Asian RS or European TS? :iono:
Thanks for any info you can provide...:help:

find something for a scion xb (first gen) and ship it up from the US

[Bluevitz-rs]

Scions didn't have them in the US. You have to look in the JDM.

[thebarber]

Scions didn't have them in the US. You have to look in the JDM.

i just meant that if you look for aftermarket rear disc brake conversions, you could get one for an xb1/xa

[Bluevitz-rs]

i just meant that if you look for aftermarket rear disc brake conversions, you could get one for an xb1/xa

Ohhhhh.

Because both of our rear brakes are from JDM spec cars, not conversions.

[johnny_vitz]

How can I get a hold of (purchase) the rear disc brakes (and all of its components) you have on your Echo? Is it a conversion kit or from an Asian RS or European TS? :iono:
Thanks for any info you can provide...:help:

Exactly what Bluevitz said, my kit is from Japan from a Vitz RS. It came with everything required (Rotors, pads, calipers, flex hoses, e-brake assembly/cables, wheel bearings, bolts) Shipping is expensive...but I think it was worth it :thumbup:

I found mine through rpmgarage, but it's rare to see it on there. Import monster or another site that deals with JDM parts would be your best bet

Pics of winters on
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[thebarber]

ballin' winter setup, johnny

[johnny_vitz]

ballin' winter setup, johnny

Thanks :biggrin:
I'll probably use my 17's one more year (I think that will be the end of my RA-1's) and either use these as summers and find another winter set of 15's OR just change tires on these rims each season (unlikely)

[turboecho2005]

Looks great!

I should come down for an echo meet sometime next summer.

[johnny_vitz]

Looks great!

I should come down for an echo meet sometime next summer.

Are you down here much in the summer? There's not really meets around here anymore, well, echo meets anyways. Track days sometimes have a good turn out though :thumbsup:

[turboecho2005]

Id drive down for an echo meet. :)

There are no echo in Ottawa. Unless we did a big meet between montreal and Toronto. Get some Montreal guys out.

[johnny_vitz]

Wow...I just found a link about your car and it is awesome :thumbup:
I'd love to go for a rip in that thing! haha nuts!!!

Got a new camera, concerned about my 13+ afr @6k+:eek:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u-lCEoU84A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IB6wrvpFGb8

[thebarber]

Id drive down for an echo meet. :)

There are no echo in Ottawa. Unless we did a big meet between montreal and Toronto. Get some Montreal guys out.

clubecho-yarisquebec.com

[big lo]

Nice and clean

[johnny_vitz]

UPDATE - Installed an xb transmission, ACT HD pressure plate with SS Clutch disc and a Fidanza Flywheel on my car. Also put in an agency power braided clutch line, and front and rear braided flex hoses. Bled the whole system with wilwood 570 fluid. Will add some pics later. Will be getting the car tuned this week too (hopefully) with some numbers for you guys :thumbup:

[Bluevitz-rs]

You're up late

How are those braided lines?

[johnny_vitz]

You're up late

How are those braided lines?

LOL Yeaaahhhh...I don't sleep much. Happy with them so far, fit in there great. I just bought two front sets and used them front and back (agency power). Pedal is nice and firm. Getting used to the clutch/flywheel too. I stalled twice trying to leave the parking lot after I installed it all :laugh:
It's like a new car with different gearing though, i'm uber happy with it.

I really hope I can get the 1ZZ t.b in before I get the tune, but not sure. Might just punch out early tomorrow and do it up!:thumbup:

[Bluevitz-rs]

yeah, I remember when I first put in the celica clutch it was literally an on off switch for about 100km. LOL, leave rubber or stall.

I'll have to see how those brake lines hold up and maybe get a set if I find a good job for the summer.

[johnny_vitz]

yeah, I remember when I first put in the celica clutch it was literally an on off switch for about 100km. LOL, leave rubber or stall.

I'll have to see how those brake lines hold up and maybe get a set if I find a good job for the summer.

Yeah, it's getting better, but still choppy. Engine RPM's drop off so fast with the fidanza too, didn't think it would make such a difference! :w00t:

[05echors]

Guys I'm looking for a aem cold air intake on my 05 echo chrome preferably any ideas or does anyone know the part number thx

[Bluevitz-rs]

Guys I'm looking for a aem cold air intake on my 05 echo chrome preferably any ideas or does anyone know the part number thx

Search for an intake for the Scion xB. Just make sure it's first gen.