Where to start??????

[kingbobby83]

I have had my Yaris sedan for about 2 or 3 months now. It is killing me that it is STOCK! I am wanting some opinions on where to start to get the biggest impact. Wheels, lights, bodykit, etc.... Just don't kow where I want to start..anyone??

[severous01]

personal preference really. do you want power? add an intake, pulleys, header, midpipe and exhaust.

suspension and ride quality??? add a rear swaybar, struts/shocks, springs, bracing (under-body, strut braces), weight redux...

accessorizing??? add some led's, HID's, stickers, tint, projectors, wheels/tires...

do some checking around. check the stickies.

[.Kevin.]

Heres my car with a photo of when it was stock, might give you some ideas.

[LA Yaris]

1st is Stock

2nd is with the body kit

3rd is when I CF wrap the hood, eyeleds and trow on some flairs..

4th is CF wrap the trunk

[yarisugi]

20" rims










No. Seriously, rims probably make the biggest impact out of the three you mentioned

[Mistry]

IMO, for handling the cheapest yet most noticable mod is the rear sway bar. Micro Image has some at really decent prices, its where I got mine from, just get in contact with Cali Yaris (aka Garm) a member/vendor on here.

[Freedan]

IMO, for handling the cheapest yet most noticable mod is the rear sway bar. Micro Image has some at really decent prices, its where I got mine from, just get in contact with Cali Yaris (aka Garm) a member/vendor on here.

I second this. Rear Anti-Sway bar will make your Yaris feel like a different beast. Heck, while you are installing that rear bar, get some of those lovely MicroImage lowering springs.

But whichever way you choose to go, aslong as you enjoy the ride, that's all that matters. :laugh:

[Betrivent]

1st is Stock

2nd is with the body kit

3rd is when I CF wrap the hood, eyeleds and trow on some flairs..

4th is CF wrap the trunk

That is SICK. How does the CF fabric hold up on the exterior?

[why?]

how about starting by getting rid of stuff? The rear seat and all the junk back there help to get rid of the weight and the car performs better in all areas.

[kimona]

Good place to start: Wheels and tyres, rear anti-sway bar, rebadge.

[Focus_Sh1ft]

You absolutely have to lower the car first lol. I don't know why Toyota designed the suspension to have such a huge fender gap... Cars usually come pretty flush these days.

Where you go from there is up to you, but I say wheels :thumbup:

[SailDesign]

1st is Stock

2nd is with the body kit

3rd is when I CF wrap the hood, eyeleds and trow on some flairs..

4th is CF wrap the trunk

I still can't get used to people "wrapping" with carbon. Where I come from, carbon is used on its own to make lighter-weight parts than you can with either metal or fibreglass.
Each to his own, and it does look good, but it's just wrong to add all that weight... :smile:

[thebarber]

my vote: lowering springs.

looks AND performance

[matthewai]

yeah springs

[Astroman]

Springs and wheels will help with looks and performance. Tint also. I still need tint :frown:

[redglare45]

I'd say springs / rear sway bar / and tint, like Astroman said.

[contraband831]

springs and wheels make the biggest diff to me, then after that u can start buying all that other stuff...well enjoy modding your ride..

[.Kevin.]

Is it possible to even jst put new springs in to lower the car withot getting anything else?

[TickleTimeTim]

id say wheels and a CAI/SRI. the sound and look is enough to turn heads.

[LA Yaris]

That is SICK. How does the CF fabric hold up on the exterior?

It holds up vary well. I have no problems with it holding in rain and the high Ca. heat. As long as you use the 3M Super 77 spray your fine..

[Astroman]

Is it possible to even jst put new springs in to lower the car withot getting anything else?

Yup.

[kingbobby83]

Looks like Ill be starting with the exterior mods for the most part. I already have the windows tinted. Since I work at Toyota I get most of my parts pretty cheap as far as TRD stuff...My xB is pretty set up as far as performance, so I m looking to get more ICE and exterior from my Yaris

[LA Yaris]

I still can't get used to people "wrapping" with carbon. Where I come from, carbon is used on its own to make lighter-weight parts than you can with either metal or fibreglass.
Each to his own, and it does look good, but it's just wrong to add all that weight... :smile:

Well FYI the sedan hood and trunk are vary vary light. To be honest the real Carbon Fiber hood weigh's the same as the stock hood. So there is not any weight gain on the car. Why spend $300-400 for a real CF hood that I can do my self for around $40-50 with the same look and weight.

Thank you for your input :respekt:

[why?]

I still can't get used to people "wrapping" with carbon. Where I come from, carbon is used on its own to make lighter-weight parts than you can with either metal or fibreglass.
Each to his own, and it does look good, but it's just wrong to add all that weight... :smile:
i like the sound of that, now how much would it be to make cf version of all the body parts of the yaris?:biggrin:
Well FYI the sedan hood and trunk are vary vary light. To be honest the real Carbon Fiber hood weigh's the same as the stock hood. So there is not any weight gain on the car. Why spend $300-400 for a real CF hood that I can do my self for around $40-50 with the same look and weight.

Thank you for your input :respekt:

A cf hood is about 4 pounds lighter than the stock hood, and a cf trunk is at least 15 lbs lighter due to the rear wiper delete.

[SailDesign]

Well FYI the sedan hood and trunk are vary vary light. To be honest the real Carbon Fiber hood weigh's the same as the stock hood. So there is not any weight gain on the car. Why spend $300-400 for a real CF hood that I can do my self for around $40-50 with the same look and weight.

Thank you for your input :respekt:

Heh! Yeah... I'll bet the "carbon" hood you looked at is single-skin fibergalss, with a good ol' carbon wrap just like you've been doing to yours. If it was properly built, with a decent core, and vacuum-bagged, I'll guarantee it could be half the weigh (or less) for the same stiffness.
I'm not knocking what you're doing, I'm just saying that the original reason why carbon is "cool" was because of the weight-savings. :biggrin:

[SailDesign]

i like the sound of that, now how much would it be to make cf version of all the body parts of the yaris?:biggrin:


Lots. :laugh:
Lots and lots.....

[LA Yaris]

A cf hood is about 4 pounds lighter than the stock hood, and a cf trunk is at least 15 lbs lighter due to the rear wiper delete


Are you talking about the HB ??

[why?]

A cf hood is about 4 pounds lighter than the stock hood, and a cf trunk is at least 15 lbs lighter due to the rear wiper delete


Are you talking about the HB ??

yea, and those are probably very rough estimates according to what I've read on here and MI.

Lots. :laugh:
Lots and lots.....

well the best always does cost more.

[LA Yaris]

yea, and those are probably very rough estimates according to what I've read on here and MI.

Oh ok well I think the sedan and HB have two diffrent weights.
I think the sedan is a tab lightter then a HB.

[why?]

Oh ok well I think the sedan and HB have two diffrent weights.
I think the sedan is a tab lightter then a HB.

more importantly they are two completely different cars.

[MUSKOKA800]

A short shift kit and rear anti-roll bar are must haves for anyone but a Granny.
Past that it's all personal preference and often dictated by budget.

[kingbobby83]

A short shift kit and rear anti-roll bar are must haves for anyone but a Granny.
Past that it's all personal preference and often dictated by budget.

I was thinkin of a short shift kit...not too pricey, yet simple install...I'm thinkin TRD what ya think?

[kingbobby83]

Ohhh...I am getteting ready to order my wheels in the next couple of weeks...I am still undecided on whether to go with 15" or go big with 17"....I dont want to loose what power I have now, but I also dont want it to look weird...Opions and pics on 15's would be nice please..

[why?]

Ohhh...I am getteting ready to order my wheels in the next couple of weeks...I am still undecided on whether to go with 15" or go big with 17"....I dont want to loose what power I have now, but I also dont want it to look weird...Opions and pics on 15's would be nice please..

NST is better imo.
nst 1 (http://shop.microimageonline.com/NST-In-Cabin-Short-Shifter-Kit-NST-SSK2.htm)nst 2 (http://shop.microimageonline.com/NST-Short-Shifter-Kit-NST-SSK.htm).

Wheels are completely up to you though. What are you looking for? Lightweight racing wheels or fancy expensive heavy wheels?

Or you could go light and big. (http://www.upgrademotoring.com/wheels/ce28n.htm)

[Crims0n5]

Stance is everything

[kingbobby83]

NST is better imo.
nst 1 (http://shop.microimageonline.com/NST-In-Cabin-Short-Shifter-Kit-NST-SSK2.htm)nst 2 (http://shop.microimageonline.com/NST-Short-Shifter-Kit-NST-SSK.htm).

Wheels are completely up to you though. What are you looking for? Lightweight racing wheels or fancy expensive heavy wheels?

Or you could go light and big. (http://www.upgrademotoring.com/wheels/ce28n.htm)

I'll have to look up the NST..do a price comparision on it..as far as the wheels go, not a big fan of big.. I am going towards performance more that size. I found some 15"s I think Im gonna get..will post pics of them when I figure out how..lol

[why?]

i use imageshack, nice and easy.

[kingbobby83]

Okay..here are the wheels I picked out

Sport Tuning T10 15x6.5...what ya think?

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/8538/sporttunt10mbaci3l.jpg (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/sporttunt10mbaci3l.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

[kingbobby83]

:thumbup:i use imageshack, nice and easy.

Thanx!!

[why?]

i like the way they look, a tad heavy at 17.3lbs (http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/results.jsp?display=grid&autoMake=Toyota&autoModel=Yaris+Sedan&autoYear=2010&autoModClar=&filterSize=All&filterFinish=All&filterSpecial=false&filterNew=All&filterBrand=Sport+Tuning)

But don't take my opinion on that. I'm kinda obsessed with weight.

[kingbobby83]

Yea they are just a tad on the weight side..but for $368 shipped..not to bad...I can deal with the little weight. It's my daily driver, just as long as I feel like Im going fsat..lol

[Freedan]

I'm just going to give you a heads up. That "little" weight will make your car seem VERY heavy. I just installed 17" rims, weighing at 17lbs(thats only 2 lbs heavier than the steelies) and my car feels like I'm pulling a trailer. I'm going to need new breaks too. The stock pads aren't stopping my car as fast as when I had the steelies on.

I'm going back to steelies until I get a turbo and better breaks. With the steelies my car really did felt like a go-kart. With 17lbs rims, I need to give it so much gas before it moves.

Just something to think about before you spend all that money.

[kingbobby83]

Well I decided to get these.. will have them on tomorrow and hope to have pics tomorrow night...They are just under the same weight as my steelies....

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/92/mbviper.jpg (http://img843.imageshack.us/i/mbviper.jpg/)

[why?]

those look awesome! What are they?

[kingbobby83]

MB Motoring Viper's 15x7

[kingbobby83]

They're on! Crappy cell phone pic..but they are on!

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/1156/newwheels.png (http://img832.imageshack.us/i/newwheels.png/)

[.Kevin.]

not bad lol

[kingbobby83]

Yea the pic is terrible, I will try to get some with my regular camera in the next few days...it really looks a lot better than this pic shows..I just couldnt wait :)

Here is a more decent photo..

http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/3861/dscn0593h.jpg (http://img831.imageshack.us/i/dscn0593h.jpg/)