Just got my first car, an 08 Yaris.

[E3pO]

I just recently purchased an 08 Yaris Coupe (Black) and i'm loving every minute of it. I've made a few modifications already such as feet leds that glow on your feet and my new chrome pedals.. I love blue glowing things!

I've purchased a tac from glowshift and it should arrive soon in the mail, http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/tinted-7-color-334-tachometer-gauge.aspx
http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/productimages/newtinted7large/11_T7_95mm_Tachometer_Main.jpg

I'm debating where I should mount it and i'm planning on using some 3m tape instead of drilling holes in my new baby..

I've also purchased a DC Sports EX-5016 which is being installed tomorrow by hires since i don't have the proper tools to do it myself. http://www.amazon.com/DC-EX-5016-Stainless-Muffler-Exhaust/dp/B003D4O9JS
http://www.wmclan.net/i/images/87998494412053874736.jpg

I put in a new glowing shift nob and i'm planning on painting the stock rims and emblems a flat black.. I can't decide if i should pant them a dark navy blue or not. And if so what other parts on the car should I pant blue (or flat black).

Planning on upgrading the stereo because the stock sucks more then the built in speaker on my HTC Thunderbolt...

Possibly looking into some sort of body kit and new tires, I just don't have the money right now after purchasing my new baby.

Window tint is the next on my todo list but i haven't decided the exact tints for each windows and if they are against any of the laws in my state.

I don't know much about cars as this is my first car and I'm only 17. I'm glad I found Yarisworld!!! I've been inspired to make my weedwaker(wee! wee!) 1.5L 5 speed Yaris into a fast good sounding beautiful masterpiece.

I'll post some pics and before after vids when I go drop off my Yaris to get the muffler added on.

Proud to be one of the many Yaris owners! :w00t:

[Revsson]

Congratulations and Welcome to YarisWorld! :clap:

[BEEF]

I have a similar car. '08 black yaris hatchback with stick shift.

I would recomend garm's short shifter kit. it is awesome. if you like your shifts now, you will love them afterwards

http://shop.microimageonline.com/Micro-Image-Short-Shift-Kit-MI-SSK-01Y.htm

the tach looks good. I had an issue with our redline being at 6250 RPMs and tachs that go to 10k. I got one that only went up to 8k. i thought about getting one that went to 7k but the selection kinda sucks. if it is shallow enough, I would put it on the steering column. I ended up putting mine on the dash because it is pretty deep. I also went with a 3 3/4" one so I could see it better.

one thing with the rims that I have seen and am contemplating for mine is painting the wheels black (flat or glossy) and getting chrome beauty bands for it. I can get a set of 4 for like $40 or so. it is a little flash without being over the top and it doesn't break the bank.

welcome to the site. hope to see good things and take some pics (love to see the little black yarii aroud

[Black_griffin6]

Hello and welcome to Yarisworld!

A word of caution though, don't go too overboard with all the mods. Be sure you do a lot of research about it before you buy anything.
For instance, the tach you bought, i've done some research on here about tach's and still haven't bought one yet; but from what i've read, you're better off buying a more quality tach from Autometer, as i've heard Glowshift doesn't have as good reviews.

Also, for your window tint you might not want to go darker then 20% on your windows. First because it's probably illegal, and second because I currently have 35% on all my windows and it's already really dark and it makes it much harder to see out of the windows at night.
However, it is your car, so feel free to do whatever, i'm just giving you a word of caution. :laugh:


If you like blue glowing things then you might also like this (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyota-Prius-OEM-LED-custom-made-Emblem-2010-2011-2009-/170605805839?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3APrius&hash=item27b8e6010f)

[jambo101]

I'm debating where I should mount it and i'm planning on using some 3m tape instead of drilling holes in my new baby..

Industrial Velcro would probably work
http://www.debb.ca/imgn/114223.jpg

Works great for my Scangauge,Satellite radio,GPS.and cb radio..

[yaris2010RS]

If you like blue glowing things then you might also like this (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyota-Prius-OEM-LED-custom-made-Emblem-2010-2011-2009-/170605805839?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3APrius&hash=item27b8e6010f)

lol id love this but the prius logo doesnt fit the yaris :(

welcome to yarisworld to the OP, i believe there is a used short shift for a great price (less then half of what i got mine for) in the for sale section

[libraryelf]

I have a white with black race stripe 08 3 dr hatch back. I really like it. Three more years (knock on wood) it will be mine.

[Black_griffin6]

lol id love this but the prius logo doesnt fit the yaris :(

welcome to yarisworld to the OP, i believe there is a used short shift for a great price (less then half of what i got mine for) in the for sale section
Yeah I know. But it might be cool to make one that glows like that. :biggrin:

[joe keeney]

You got a great frist car. Mine was a ford falcon I still hate that excuse of a car.

[E3pO]

Well here are some picture updates on a few things I've done to the car...

[tk1971]

I like the look of the painted wheel covers, tint, rear logo and exhaust. Very sporty.

[E3pO]

Does anybody have any good ideas for making the lights darker? I want to make them as black as possible without breaking any laws of course. Or make them look better then just the stock lights..

Purchased a new shift kit and sway bars... Next thing to get is probably new headers?


What experience do you have with getting new headers \ gas mileage? I'm getting about 32 mpg average..

http://www.wmclan.net/i/images/50935524376570428747.png
http://www.wmclan.net/i/images/79427260326040133758.png

My darn side mirror got theifed!! Would it be better to just get a new mirror or get some mirror material from a local autoparts?

[tk1971]

No affiliation, but look here:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30772

[Black_griffin6]

Here's some tail light smoke paint. http://shop.microimageonline.com/VANS-smoke-paint-VAN0011.htm

I would look up the laws in your areas about smoked tail lights first before you do anything.

[E3pO]

Can somebody verify that these are the correct wires for my radio?

Car Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Blue
Car Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: Gray
Car Radio Ground Wire: White/Black
Car Radio Illumination Wire: Green
Car Stereo Dimmer Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Antenna Trigger Wire: Black
Car Stereo Amp Trigger Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Amplifier Location: N/A
Car Audio Front Speakers Size: N/A
Car Audio Front Speakers Location: N/A
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Pink
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Violet
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Gray
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Yellow
Car Audio Rear Speakers Size: N/A
Car Audio Rear Speakers Location: N/A
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Black
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Red
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): White


Radio is shown in the post above... I'm trying to install a bazooka bass tube. I was looking for a sub that wouldn't rattle my car but still have some nice kick over the stock radio sound.

Edit: found a nice little thread! http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10195

I'll post results when i get it installed.

[Betrivent]

I suggest you tint the "white" parts of the tails, and then lightly tinting the red parts of the rest of the light. Makes it look much nicer.

Or.. you can get RS LED tail lights. Also, PLEASE lower that car. I've forgotten how high it rides stock.

[E3pO]

I suggest you tint the "white" parts of the tails, and then lightly tinting the red parts of the rest of the light. Makes it look much nicer.

Or.. you can get RS LED tail lights. Also, PLEASE lower that car. I've forgotten how high it rides stock.

I ordered these...
http://www.wmclan.net/i/images/85596542634846249067.jpg

and should i order these??
http://www.slickcar.com/details/6354-lowering-spring-kits.asp

[E3pO]

http://www.wmclan.net/i/images/24996924008080133771.jpg
http://www.wmclan.net/i/images/15087662092670690085.jpg

Just some minor updates...


Getting the car lowered tomorrow...!

[henrylee]

You should debadge the back "toyota" and "yaris" emblem or paint them flat black since you already have the center toyota emblem black.

In for pics after you get the car lowered!

[E3pO]

Just some updates:

Got some polks going to install them very soon!
http://www.wmclan.net/i/images/19687735211278776594.jpg

Also, i got rear ended by a Jeep Cherokee. I was stopped at a stop light and the bastard was picking up something off his floor and hit me a 30 MPH. $2,000 damage! Have to get a new hatch on the back and rear bumper... I invested in a BAD BOY horn which is quite loud!

My question is how can I run a wire from the engine compartment into the car? I want to add a button for the new horn so I can keep both horns. I could not find a way through from the engine compartment to under the dash. I'm going to put the button right by the E brake in one of the extra punch out slots.

[Qmobile]

nice ride! love them tails, were they plug n play? where u get 'em?

[Ratz]

Welcome to Yaris forum. Lovely looking car. That is a first time I see painted wheel covers. Never thought of that. Nice to see all your modifications.:thumbsup:
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