Finding Dory

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Ladies and gents, I'd like to introduce Dory. Finding Dory was long and difficult. I spent at least half a year looking for a new daily driver...just happened to be blue, so I thought "Dory" was a fitting name :laugh:. She's going to give Snow White some rest from daily driver duties. haha

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She had a little under 21,200 miles on her when I picked her up a few days ago.
This pic was taken when I pulled into my insurance office.
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After giving her a much needed vacuum and interior wipe down, I installed some pure white interior LEDs in the interior.
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As mentioned, she's the new DD, so I won't be going crazy on the mods; but stay tuned, I do have some other stuff on the way. haha

[scratchpaddy]

Holy crap, it hasn't even been broken in yet! :eek: Is it an '07 or '08? Great color choice. :biggrin:

Look at all that ground clearance! I bet this one won't get stuck at work. :wink:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Holy crap, it hasn't even been broken in yet! :eek: Is it an '07 or '08? Great color choice. :biggrin:

Look at all that ground clearance! I bet this one won't get stuck at work. :wink:

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I still have my Tein S.Tech springs from the Vios, so Dory will eventually be lower. Haha. Don't think enough to get stuck like Snow White. Hahaha

Dory is an '08 stick, btw.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Miles are unbelievable, right!?

[Dabuu]

Beautiful! Love the blue.

The wifey affectionately nicknamed ours Bailey. :tongue:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Beautiful! Love the blue.

The wifey affectionately nicknamed ours Bailey. :tongue:

:thumbsup:

Any reasoning behind "Bailey?"

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Installed white LEDs in the reverse lights. The OEM ones weren't good at all (worse than the FR-S, which I didn't think were possible).

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Also installed LEDs in the parking lights and rear license plate light. Didn't bother taking pics of those tho.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Installed this Sony HU this Christmas morning:

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[ern-diz]

Nice!! Kaotic back in a Yaris - too cool lol.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Nice!! Kaotic back in a Yaris - too cool lol.

lol. Couldn't pass her up. I wiped off the coolant spray under the hood to see if the WP needs to be replaced, or was replaced but just never documented (would be the one maintenance that wasn't). So far, don't see the line.

[yarisugi]

Wow. How were you able to find one with such low miles?!!
May I ask how much it was?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Wow. How were you able to find one with such low miles?!!
May I ask how much it was?

Was looking for one for well over half a year. Ended up finding Dory 400 miles away from me. :laugh:

She was $5k, which, in my eyes, was one helluva deal! :thumbup:

[scratchpaddy]

It took me three months to find mine, almost identical to yours, cheaper, but way higher miles. Yours is a steal! Especially in California. Great job finding it. Gotta love those low gas prices. Everybody "needs something bigger" all of the sudden. :rolleyes:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Installed VLEDs HVA LEDs in the rear turn signals. OEM on the left, VLEDs on the right for comparison.

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[ern-diz]

Nice

[Dabuu]

:thumbsup:

Any reasoning behind "Bailey?"

No reason, just that she loves Bailey from the movie. :laugh:

Love the lighting mods!

[ern-diz]

lol my sister named her new Audi, Bailey.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Dory gets to breathe better now.

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[ern-diz]

Nice. I still trip out on how I actually felt an improvement with the K&N - but not until the ECU was reset.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Nice. I still trip out on how I actually felt an improvement with the K&N - but not until the ECU was reset.

I didn't really feel a difference when I did it in the Vios. I felt a big difference when I got the K&N Typhoon intake for it. I didn't feel like dropping that kind of cash for Dory tho. I'll go to Home Depot tomorrow to see if I can find any tubing that's the same diameter as the inlet hole for the snorkel/silencer tube. That way I can plumb it to get fresh, cooler air.

Funny thing is with the FR-S, I felt a negative difference with a SRI. Loss of power, loss of driveability, bogging down. Went back to the K&N drop in for it (which I felt a positive difference from the OEM filter).

[Kaotic Lazagna]

This was the SRI for the FR-S. I had it on for a week, and I couldn't stand it, so I sold it for cheap.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Injen%20SRI/IMG_6590_zps64ielrzi.jpg (http://s208.photobucket.com/user/YarisKaos/media/Injen%20SRI/IMG_6590_zps64ielrzi.jpg.html)

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[ern-diz]

How interesting.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

How interesting.

Yeah, I guess the FR-S intake is pretty efficient and optimized. It has a duct that leads to the front bumper to pull in fresh/cooler air. There's not much restriction in the intake system either, so a drop in filter is all you really need for the FR-S unless you want to get rid of the intake noise generator and/or dress up the engine bay.

For me, it just wasn't worth it. I don't drive in the top end very much, so any "gains" that an aftermarket intake could potentially give in the FR-S wasn't worth the sacrifice of abysmal low end performance. With the stock intake, bumper to bumper traffic is manageable, and flooring it from a standstill is possible. With that Injen SRI, bumper to bumper was horrible because of the heat soak (engine would almost stall out). Flooring it from a standstill was impossible. Engine revs, but then would bog down and car wouldn't accelerate, just bucks. Totally not safe in an emergency situation.

[ern-diz]

Totally not safe in an emergency situation.

I can see how it wouldn't be.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Replaced the RC car antenna with an OEM Honda 7" antenna.

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I could not find any plastic ducting though. I'll have to keep looking for that (especially for the same diameter as the silencer tube).

[malibuguy]

I didn't really feel a difference when I did it in the Vios. I felt a big difference when I got the K&N Typhoon intake for it. I didn't feel like dropping that kind of cash for Dory tho. I'll go to Home Depot tomorrow to see if I can find any tubing that's the same diameter as the inlet hole for the snorkel/silencer tube. That way I can plumb it to get fresh, cooler air.

Funny thing is with the FR-S, I felt a negative difference with a SRI. Loss of power, loss of driveability, bogging down. Went back to the K&N drop in for it (which I felt a positive difference from the OEM filter).

A 3" silicone intake coupler clamps right on the snorkle dick sticking out of the airbox. Look at the passenger side of the radiator/core support...there is a filler panel with a spot thats money for a high pressure outside air feed (kinda like whats stock on an Gt86)

Also did you remove the carbon trap out of the air lid yet?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

A 3" silicone intake coupler clamps right on the snorkle dick sticking out of the airbox. Look at the passenger side of the radiator/core support...there is a filler panel with a spot thats money for a high pressure outside air feed (kinda like whats stock on an Gt86)

Also did you remove the carbon trap out of the air lid yet?

I popped the hydrocarbon trap out. I removed the silencer tube. I would want the duct to have the least amount of bends in it, so I was just thinking of routing it from the opening left behind by removing the silencer tube, down towards the ground near the splash guard. Do you think it'll be more beneficial to route it from the opening along the radiator fan, and do the passenger side of the radiator support you mentioned?

[malibuguy]

High pressure air is better then low pressure. You can probably pull it off with mainly a 90* bend to face forward. I think its pretty much a straight shot past the fans. But then you must consider possibly using reflective heat wrap to help with the heat coming off the radiator.

Its something Ive always wanted to try and just never got to.

I used to run a 'hot air' duct that took air off the exhaust side to help reclaim lost MPG during the winter. Killed power but hey 50+ during winter on winter fuel

Thats how I know the 3" clamps on lol

[Kaotic Lazagna]

High pressure air is better then low pressure. You can probably pull it off with mainly a 90* bend to face forward. I think its pretty much a straight shot past the fans. But then you must consider possibly using reflective heat wrap to help with the heat coming off the radiator.

Its something Ive always wanted to try and just never got to.

I used to run a 'hot air' duct that took air off the exhaust side to help reclaim lost MPG during the winter. Killed power but hey 50+ during winter on winter fuel

Thats how I know the 3" clamps on lol

Dang, 50 mpg!? I'm getting 39-41 mpg right now (that's with traffic everyday and rain).

Considering I sit in stop and go traffic on pretty much a daily basis, I don't want to have to deal with heat soaking (which was what I was afraid of in your idea). Plus, I won't be using the snorkel at all. Right now, I'm fine with the opening by itself since it's been cold lately, but once warmer temps start again, I must have that opening filled with the ducting work.

Are there any high pressure areas on the driver's side? How can you find out where high pressure areas are at anyway?

[malibuguy]

Basically any source of air from ahead of the radiator/condenser. About 1/4 of the surface area of the heat exchangers actually flow air...so all that extra air needs to go somewhere. This is where most OEMs source outside higher pressure air to aid in performance

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Basically any source of air from ahead of the radiator/condenser. About 1/4 of the surface area of the heat exchangers actually flow air...so all that extra air needs to go somewhere. This is where most OEMs source outside higher pressure air to aid in performance

So if I can some how route the ducting to the side, bottom, or top of the radiator, it should be sufficient? I saw an article online about how on an NA gen Miata, there was a good duct placement at the cowl. I don't think the Yaris has any space near the cowl tho.

[malibuguy]

Yeah same pricipal. We do not have a cowl quite like them.

Ive seen FiST cars with a cowl intake...maybe Ill take a look at mine tomorrow and see if thats feasible.

But yeah a path with direct access to air ahead of the radiators will do the job

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Yeah same pricipal. We do not have a cowl quite like them.

Ive seen FiST cars with a cowl intake...maybe Ill take a look at mine tomorrow and see if thats feasible.

But yeah a path with direct access to air ahead of the radiators will do the job

FiST cars?

I'll have to take a look around the radiator on the driver side to see where the best access would be.

But first thing's first, didn't realize the OEM battery in the FR-S is weak, so after not driving it for 9 to 10 days, I went to start it and was denied (lol). So I gotta a find a jumper pack (don't own one and no longer have cables).

[Dabuu]

Fiesta ST.

Yay, I contributed. :P

[malibuguy]

You sir have a bad battery or a draw. 10days a healthy battery shouldnt even bat an eye to start a car. Its not a diesel semi truck in -20 westher

[Kaotic Lazagna]

You sir have a bad battery or a draw. 10days a healthy battery shouldnt even bat an eye to start a car. Its not a diesel semi truck in -20 westher

Good ol Subaru to thank for since they're the ones that made the FRS. Other owners experience the same thing, and my friend who is a service advisor for a Subaru dealership said he sees it all the time there since Subaru uses weak batteries in relation to their cars electrical system. I just gotta drive it once a week at least.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Fiesta ST.

Yay, I contributed. :P

Lol. Thanks for the answer.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Yeah same pricipal. We do not have a cowl quite like them.

Ive seen FiST cars with a cowl intake...maybe Ill take a look at mine tomorrow and see if thats feasible.

But yeah a path with direct access to air ahead of the radiators will do the job

So I tried looking, there's really no way to get in front of the radiator. I might be forced to pop off the driver side fog light cover and route the ducting to that opening. I'm thinking that should be a high pressure zone anyway since many people use that location on cars for brake cooling.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Update.



Installed the Tein S.Tech springs I had left over from the Vios.

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Also installed replica RS taillights and Tanabe axle-back.

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Since I couldn't use the VLEDs HVA bulbs in the RS tails, I moved them to the front.

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Also removed the towing harness from the car, so the front end looks better and no extra, unneeded wiring going from the front to the rear.

[scratchpaddy]

Looks goofy with the lowered stance and stock hubcaps. Especially if you started at the back, saw the low bumper, nice exhaust and taillights, and... wait a minute... :laugh:

I definitely like the exterior of the '08 and '07 hatchbacks over the refresh they did in '09. The changes are subtle, but I don't think for the better. I like the post-refresh interior changes, though.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Looks goofy with the lowered stance and stock hubcaps. Especially if you started at the back, saw the low bumper, nice exhaust and taillights, and... wait a minute... :laugh:

I definitely like the exterior of the '08 and '07 hatchbacks over the refresh they did in '09. The changes are subtle, but I don't think for the better. I like the post-refresh interior changes, though.

Would that count as a neck breaker if they turned their head to do a double take because of the hub caps? LOL

It's the daily driver. lol. I'll eventually get wheels, just waiting for a sale or some deal. I'll run down these tires first, and get wheels and tires at the same time. I'm thinking 15x8 949Racing 6UL in tungsten would look nice. I'd like the set up to be near or even lighter than the OEM steelies and tires.

I prefer the zenki years too. I like the interior of the new Yaris, but their seats, imo, are terrible. Can't sit in one for more than 5 minutes.

[Dabuu]

Looking good!

I love 949racing wheels. I wish they still made their 15x7 +42, super light for a decent price.

[scratchpaddy]

I don't think the steelies and hubcaps look bad. It's just not what I'm used to seeing on a lowered car. It seems like most people start with the wheels, then move on to exhaust, springs, etc.

I was only talking about the '09 refresh, with the little horizontal strips at the corners of the bumpers, different grille, nicer HVAC knobs, and different fabric on otherwise identical seats. I don't think most people even notice the differences.

[ern-diz]

If I had to do it over again, I would have lowered before getting wheels. In hindsight, it was a more satisfying mod.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

It's usually best to lower the car first and then get wheels. I say this because if you get wheels and then lower it, you might have clearance issues. If you lower first, you can research the wheel specs to get the fitment you want.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Looking good!

I love 949racing wheels. I wish they still made their 15x7 +42, super light for a decent price.

Yeah, only Miata specs now for 15x7. They still have a 15x6 tho. :laugh:

I don't think the steelies and hubcaps look bad. It's just not what I'm used to seeing on a lowered car. It seems like most people start with the wheels, then move on to exhaust, springs, etc.

I was only talking about the '09 refresh, with the little horizontal strips at the corners of the bumpers, different grille, nicer HVAC knobs, and different fabric on otherwise identical seats. I don't think most people even notice the differences.

Ah, I'll have to look at the knobs the next time I'm in a kouki. I do like how they got a tach :laugh:

[scratchpaddy]

I've never heard of this zenki/kouki thing. Had to look it up. Very cool, now I know.

I'm not sure who got a tach. My '09 certainly didn't. :frown: The kouki HVAC knobs are knurled instead of ribbed, which I like better. They also have amber backlighting instead of green.

http://images.hgmsites.net/med/2008-toyota-yaris-4dr-sdn-auto-natl-gray_100087831_m.jpg http://images.hgmsites.net/med/2009-toyota-yaris-3dr-hb-auto-natl-front-exterior-view_100256785_m.jpg

https://www.carid.com/ic/standard/items/hs-507_6.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-TBfQxRH/0/O/i-TBfQxRH.jpg

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I think the Yaris became about 3% more bland in 2009. :laugh:

[ern-diz]

I think the Yaris became about 3% more bland in 2009. :laugh:

Man, after reviewing the pics side-by-side the way you presented them, this is such a great statement lmao.

[Kalispel]

I like the interior of the new Yaris, but their seats, imo, are terrible. Can't sit in one for more than 5 minutes.

You have to opt for the SE trim for the good seats (among other things). Very comfortable! :thumbsup:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I've never heard of this zenki/kouki thing. Had to look it up. Very cool, now I know.

I'm not sure who got a tach. My '09 certainly didn't. :frown: The kouki HVAC knobs are knurled instead of ribbed, which I like better. They also have amber backlighting instead of green.

http://images.hgmsites.net/med/2008-toyota-yaris-4dr-sdn-auto-natl-gray_100087831_m.jpg http://images.hgmsites.net/med/2009-toyota-yaris-3dr-hb-auto-natl-front-exterior-view_100256785_m.jpg

https://www.carid.com/ic/standard/items/hs-507_6.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-TBfQxRH/0/O/i-TBfQxRH.jpg

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I think the Yaris became about 3% more bland in 2009. :laugh:

Yeah, I learned about the "zenki" and "kouki" terminology way back when I was interested in S13 240SX's.

I actually like the ribbed knobs better than the knurled style. Although the knurled ones are probably more grippy. I'm not a fan of the blue dotted fabric of the zenki, and would prefer the kouki seats (more like the sedan seats).

[Kaotic Lazagna]

You have to opt for the SE trim for the good seats (among other things). Very comfortable! :thumbsup:

Oddly enough, it is the SE that I don't like. The lumbar support protrudes too much for my back. =\

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Replaced the reverse lights in the rep RS tails.

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[ern-diz]

So much bright.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

So much bright.

lol, they're about the same brightness as the filament bulb, but just produces a more smooth throw (less hotspots) and illuminates the foreground (directly behind the car) better.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Installed some cheap eBay amber LED bulbs. Looks to be about the same intensity as the filament bulb (installs crooked in the rep RS tail, not sure if the filament bulb did too since it's less than half the length of the LED bulb and is globular in shape vs a stick). Wasn't worth taking a pic. Then again, I should have looked at how the light was actually thrown behind the car...

[ern-diz]

lol, they're about the same brightness as the filament bulb, but just produces a more smooth throw (less hotspots) and illuminates the foreground (directly behind the car) better.

Yeah, man, looks nice.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Plugged a tire earlier due to a nail (I knew a tire shop will refuse to repair it due to the tire's age) and painted the Tanabe axle back matte black to help hide it. lol

[Kaotic Lazagna]

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Just passed 25k. Yes, I pulled over to take the picture as I happened to be right next to an exit when 25k came along. lol

[Dabuu]

Pics of the Tanabe painted please! I've been considering it. Thanks!

Grats on the 25k!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Pics of the Tanabe painted please! I've been considering it. Thanks!

Grats on the 25k!

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/20170301_141047_zps1q37drfb.jpg (http://s208.photobucket.com/user/YarisKaos/media/20170301_141047_zps1q37drfb.jpg.html)

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Don't mind the dirty car (been raining on and off here) and the stacked reg stickers (from previous owner). :laugh:

[ern-diz]

25k!

[scratchpaddy]

Original tires? :eyebulge:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Original tires? :eyebulge:

lol. Yeah, original tires from what it looks like. I'll run them a little while longer (maybe two months) and I'll have new shoes for her.

[scratchpaddy]

There's a small 4-digit code on the sidewall of each tire if you want to know for sure. The first two digits are the week, and the last two are the year the tire was manufactured. "1608" would mean the 16th week of 2008, for example.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

There's a small 4-digit code on the sidewall of each tire if you want to know for sure. The first two digits are the week, and the last two are the year the tire was manufactured. "1608" would mean the 16th week of 2008, for example.

That's why I assumed they were the original. iirc, it was marked as the 7th week of 08. Lol

[scratchpaddy]

That's why I assumed they were the original. iirc, it was marked as the 7th week of 08. Lol:eyebulge:

That gives me hope for the Michelins I bought for mine. It's going to take me at least that long to reach their 90,000 mile warranty. I've read their warranty expires after 6 years, though. :frown:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

:eyebulge:

That gives me hope for the Michelins I bought for mine. It's going to take me at least that long to reach their 90,000 mile warranty. I've read their warranty expires after 6 years, though. :frown:

Yup. That's the catch. Most tire shops may refuse working on tires older than 6 years old as well. That's why I didn't bother trying to have my tire repaired cuz I didn't want to be in the position to be forced to buy a tire for the steelies.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Left side is the Osram, right side is a week old eBay one (cuz that side died after a month). Osrams are brighter, and more pure white so they match better with my 5000k Morimoto Elite HIDs (despite being advertised as 6000k) where as the eBay ones are at least 6000k. Hoping the Osrams last longer than the eBay ones.

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[Kaotic Lazagna]

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After hours and hours, I'm finally done. Washed with Gold Class wash, clay barred with Meg's mild blue bar, Scratch-x'd every since inch (to minimize the swirls on the car, and cuz I was doing everything by hand [if I had a DA, I'd use Swirl-X]), Deep Crystal Polish, and Collinite 476s wax. I clay barred and waxed the headlights, taillights, and windows as well.

[ern-diz]

Crispy den a mutha - love it!

[Dabuu]

Phew! Lovin' it! :)

[Kaotic Lazagna]

A few more pics:

Top is before (after wash though), bottom is after everything. Pic is of the propped up hood.
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(I didn't bother washing the wheels and tires since I'll end up replacing them soon enough)
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[Kaotic Lazagna]

Crispy den a mutha - love it!

:laugh:

Phew! Lovin' it! :)

:thumbup: Arms are still sore!

[ezhacker1]

ahhh reminds me of my car when it used to sleep in the garage, doing "the works" on it, now the dirt gives it character.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

ahhh reminds me of my car when it used to sleep in the garage, doing "the works" on it, now the dirt gives it character.

Dory doesn't get to sleep in the garage :frown:

She has to brave the elements.

[heeroyuy01195]

Any updates on Dory?

[scratchpaddy]

I just saw the pictures of your detail now. Looks amazing! I guess Scratch-X is what I need, since I've noticed rubbing compound isn't enough to get the swirlies out. I don't have power tools, either (nowhere to plug in), but I do clay bar, compound, and wax every year or so, and just a wash and wax every few months to get the dust and bird$#*& off.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Any updates on Dory?

Sorry, there were no updates until today. I'll make a separate post though.



I just saw the pictures of your detail now. Looks amazing! I guess Scratch-X is what I need, since I've noticed rubbing compound isn't enough to get the swirlies out. I don't have power tools, either (nowhere to plug in), but I do clay bar, compound, and wax every year or so, and just a wash and wax every few months to get the dust and bird$#*& off.

I just got a DA polisher, but I won't be detailing Dory again until next year. What sucks is shortly after I did the detail, the stupid power washer crew washed my car and slapped their damn hose on it (I park next to our new car inventory). So now she once again has swirl marks and even worse, SCRATCHES! I swear, we pay these fools to damage our cars, and it's the person who sells the car that ends up paying for it.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Update!

Washed and installed her new shoes! 16x6.5, ET37 in bronze, 195/50/16 General Altimax RT43 tires.

https://scontent.fsac1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18519675_10213458717448683_2200939803020568007_n.j pg?_nc_cat=105&oh=55b58cecb5ffded8de58e7360b825959&oe=5C18F104

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[heeroyuy01195]

Looking good! Just noticed those 2 little pipes in the front lower grill, mind if I ask what those are for?

[ern-diz]

Man, looking super good these days :thumbsup:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Looking good! Just noticed those 2 little pipes in the front lower grill, mind if I ask what those are for?

They're the intake ducting for my twin turbo set up http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/images/smilies/rotfl.gif. I'm jk, the previous owner set up the car to be towed behind an RV (but never was). It took the place of the OEM crash beam, so I can't remove it unless I get an install a new crash beam. Speaking of which, I need to find someone to give the other half of the towing kit (the part that goes to the towing vehicle).


Man, looking super good these days :thumbsup:

Thanks bro! :headbang:

[scratchpaddy]

Awesome! Bronze goes really well with blue. I'd go with bronze too if I ever got alloy wheels for my car.

[heeroyuy01195]

They're the intake ducting for my twin turbo set up http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/images/smilies/rotfl.gif. I'm jk, the previous owner set up the car to be towed behind an RV (but never was). It took the place of the OEM crash beam, so I can't remove it unless I get an install a new crash beam. Speaking of which, I need to find someone to give the other half of the towing kit (the part that goes to the towing vehicle).


Oh ok, so they feed the twin turbo V8 under the hood :w00t:

Never knew they had tow mounts for the Yaris. These little cars never cease to amaze me haha

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Awesome! Bronze goes really well with blue. I'd go with bronze too if I ever got alloy wheels for my car.

Yeah, I really like it. It completely changes the look of the car from afar. I was debating between playing it safe and going with light gray, or going "crazy" and going with gold. In the end, silver was too subtle (even for me, and I like subtly), and gold...well, I didn't want to go with a Subaru look :laugh:

I was concerned that the bronze would be too brown (looks like it on Tire Rack), but in person, they really are more, well, bronze. Although, I did clean, clay bar, (paint) polish, and threw on 2 coats of wax on each wheel (face, barrel, and back of face), so that may have altered the color a bit (like it did on the blazing blue).

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Oh ok, so they feed the twin turbo V8 under the hood :w00t:

Never knew they had tow mounts for the Yaris. These little cars never cease to amaze me haha

:laugh:

I have the manual somewhere, I forget the brand, but it cost the original owner over 900 bucks. Yup, these little cars are great. That's why I went back to the Yaris when I wanted a second car. :thumbsup:

[CincyC6]

Looks great, big fan of the wheels and stance

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Looks great, big fan of the wheels and stance

Thanks! Always nice to get the approval from someone who isn't a big fan of aftermarket wheels. :thumbsup:

[ABSPLASTIC]

Looking good bro!

[Captain Yaris]

Fantastic looking!!!! I really think its a new take on an old design. They always reminded me of the Enkei Apaches a little.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Looking good bro!

Thanks :w00t:


Fantastic looking!!!! I really think its a new take on an old design. They always reminded me of the Enkei Apaches a little.

Yeah, I've gotten quite a few compliments. They really changed the look of the Yaris.

I can see what you're saying, both are 4 spoke designs :smile:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

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Sorry for the blurry pic.

[ern-diz]

So crazy! It's only a year newer and you have less than half the miles I do. At around 70k, mine would be considered a low mileage example. Yours is damn near factory fresh lol.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

So crazy! It's only a year newer and you have less than half the miles I do. At around 70k, mine would be considered a low mileage example. Yours is damn near factory fresh lol.

Her mileage is going up 60 miles each day, so she'll be at 70k quickly. Remember, I've only had her since December with 21k miles. :frown:

[kimona]

Update!

Washed and installed her new shoes! 16x6.5, ET37 in bronze, 195/50/16 General Altimax RT43 tires.

https://scontent.fsnc1-5.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18519675_10213458717448683_2200939803020568007_n.j pg?oh=4f76d1ffebaae8c7cfb14670bfc3a8bd&oe=59789404

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Love the new wheels! The colour goes great with blue. I looked at them recently on the Tirerack website.

[zoidberg444]

Her mileage is going up 60 miles each day, so she'll be at 70k quickly. Remember, I've only had her since December with 21k miles. :frown:

Relax dude. On a Yaris 70K miles is barely broken in. :laugh:

The ride is looking good.

[ABSPLASTIC]

Love the new wheels! The colour goes great with blue. I looked at them recently on the Tirerack website.

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Love the new wheels! The colour goes great with blue. I looked at them recently on the Tirerack website.

Thanks! Yeah, I wanted something different, but not too flashy. I have never seen anyone in person with the Trofeo 4 before, and I think they blend well with the 4-lug pattern. I saw you got some new wheels as well :thumbsup:


Relax dude. On a Yaris 70K miles is barely broken in. :laugh:

The ride is looking good.

Yeah, I had 108k on my other Yaris when I traded her in for the FR-S. Not too worried, just sucks that her mileage is increasing almost 20k a year!


:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

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[Kalispel]

I usually don't like the design of virtually any aftermarket wheels that I have seen for sale in the USA, but I have to admit those (Sparco TROFEO 4) look good :thumbsup: on your Yaris, minus the rectangular company lettering plastered the very outer rims. Much nicer wheel stance at 37mm offset (16 in version). I would be tempted to spring for the slightly altered Sparco TROFEO 5 design on mine (in Light Grey), which I prefer a bit over the TROFEO 4 design, but they aren't available for the Yaris (I assume due to the integrated 5-lug only type design) - go figure. :laugh:

https://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/sparco/sparco_trofeo5_lg_pdpfull.jpg

Versus

https://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/sparco/sparco_trofeo4_lg_pdpfull.jpg

[kimona]

The TROFEO 5 is nice, but IMO drilled 4-hole just wouldn't look right.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I usually don't like the design of virtually any aftermarket wheels that I have seen for sale in the USA, but I have to admit those (Sparco TROFEO 4) look good :thumbsup: on your Yaris, minus the rectangular company lettering plastered the very outer rims. Much nicer wheel stance at 37mm offset (16 in version). I would be tempted to spring for the slightly altered Sparco TROFEO 5 design on mine (in Light Grey), which I prefer a bit over the TROFEO 4 design, but they aren't available for the Yaris (I assume due to the integrated 5-lug only type design) - go figure. :laugh:

https://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/sparco/sparco_trofeo5_lg_pdpfull.jpg

Versus

https://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/sparco/sparco_trofeo4_lg_pdpfull.jpg


I had hoped that the stickers would be optionally placed on the wheels, but unfortunately they're not. That's the one thing that bothered me about the Trofeo 4.

I do like split 5-spoke designs, actually got the WedsSport TC105N on my FR-S.

https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18813694_10213653883567714_3348392708634645003_n.j pg?oh=8ab4b0aca3a9e166d4390f71999e1b15&oe=59CED2E8

But I don't think they would pair too well with a 4-lug pattern unless the hub portion was recessed in like in the various wheels I had on my previous Yaris (like how the TC105N are above).

https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17237_1365941594917_3935882_n.jpg?oh=36d086c9f7b82 da2084825e8e9a68d5f&oe=599F0806


Otherwise, they impose on the design like so (another set of split 5-spoke I had):

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[Kaotic Lazagna]

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Finally can have some clean, filtered air in Dory. My interior shouldn't get as dusty and linty as quickly now.

Also got her a 100w Bazooka bass tube. I'll install that once I get a HU for her (the Sony I posted in the first page was returned due to its craptastic performance in every aspect).

[ABSPLASTIC]

Woo!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Woo!

:thumbsup:

[heeroyuy01195]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think the pattern on that air filter looks like it would make a good paint scheme on a Yaris? lol

[ern-diz]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think the pattern on that air filter looks like it would make a good paint scheme on a Yaris? lol

That would be just you lol jk.

On a related note, that new honeycomb carbon fiber I'm starting to see is pretty interesting, but I doubt it'll have the staying power that the traditional CF weave does.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think the pattern on that air filter looks like it would make a good paint scheme on a Yaris? lol

You may be alone on that one. lol. =P


That would be just you lol jk.

On a related note, that new honeycomb carbon fiber I'm starting to see is pretty interesting, but I doubt it'll have the staying power that the traditional CF weave does.

I think that type of CF weave is one of the stronger patterns.

http://www.carbon.ee/en/n/carbon-fiber-all-patterns-explained

[ern-diz]

Wow; who knew there were so many.

[heeroyuy01195]

Aww shucks nobody liked the air filter look on their car :( lol

There's tons of different weave patterns for composites for various applications. Each has a strength and weakness. When I was making the hull for my engineering project many moons ago when I was still in college, we stuck with what was cheap vs. what was actually good for our application due to budgets. Would have been nice to play with some basalt fiber on that project.

[ern-diz]

Aww shucks nobody liked the air filter look on their car :( lol

There's tons of different weave patterns for composites for various applications. Each has a strength and weakness. When I was making the hull for my engineering project many moons ago when I was still in college, we stuck with what was cheap vs. what was actually good for our application due to budgets. Would have been nice to play with some basalt fiber on that project.

Don't get me wrong, I can totally see a hydrodip in that pattern. Maybe a valve cover done in that style. It's definitely a personal preference thing, so no right or wrong answer, or disrespect intended.

I would absolutely rock a wrap in that color and pattern over some of the wraps I've seen out there :rolleyes:

[heeroyuy01195]

Don't get me wrong, I can totally see a hydrodip in that pattern. Maybe a valve cover done in that style. It's definitely a personal preference thing, so no right or wrong answer, or disrespect intended.

I would absolutely rock a wrap in that color and pattern over some of the wraps I've seen out there :rolleyes:

No offence taken, I personally wouldn't wrap my whole car in that pattern but I would do a valve cover or something like you said lol. Maybe if it was a drift car where crazy/ridiculous, over the top stuff is common...

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Yup lots of weaves, but I have only seen the simple weaves for the automotive world.

[scratchpaddy]

Well, carbon fiber body panels replace metal that's slightly stronger than aluminum foil, so it doesn't have to be all that strong. :bellyroll:

[heeroyuy01195]

Well, carbon fiber body panels replace metal that's slightly stronger than aluminum foil, so it doesn't have to be all that strong. :bellyroll:

So true!:laugh:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

New head unit is in. Really good one with a lot of features for it's price point. I would have also had the Bazooka basstube (100w) in as well if Bazooka didn't forget to put in the FAST-9999 harness that was supposed to come with it.

https://scontent.fsac1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19702500_10213990008570629_2049748524792108920_n.j pg?_nc_cat=108&oh=2b6239841cd17f6bb61521893192a072&oe=5C525043

[bradbowl]

New head unit is in. Really good one with a lot of features for it's price point. I would have also had the Bazooka basstube (100w) in as well if Bazooka didn't forget to put in the FAST-9999 harness that was supposed to come with it.


Wow, I love all the work you've done and I absolutely love the Blazing Blue! I'm going to follow this thread and may ask you for some tips when I finally find a Yaris similar to yours. :) I've been looking for a Yaris like this for awhile now in Hawaii and actually flew to the Bay Area to buy one at a dealership to ship back home, but it didn't work out.

Awesome job!

[heeroyuy01195]

New head unit is in. Really good one with a lot of features for it's price point. I would have also had the Bazooka basstube (100w) in as well if Bazooka didn't forget to put in the FAST-9999 harness that was supposed to come with it.

:w00t: Looking good! I had an 80w tube in mine that mysteriously started blowing fuses. Curious to see how the 100w does in the little hatch. Keep us posted!

[ern-diz]

Android head unit, very nice.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Wow, I love all the work you've done and I absolutely love the Blazing Blue! I'm going to follow this thread and may ask you for some tips when I finally find a Yaris similar to yours. :) I've been looking for a Yaris like this for awhile now in Hawaii and actually flew to the Bay Area to buy one at a dealership to ship back home, but it didn't work out.

Awesome job!

Thanks! A blazing blue hatchback was what I originally wanted when I got my first Yaris and intended on getting one new back in 2006. Went into a dealership and saw a flint mica Yaris sedan, and took it home. lol.

So it's funny that after spending over 6 months looking for a good used Yaris, that it's the one that I found. I drove all the way down to SoCal to get her.

As long as you don't finance it, you should be able to ship back a car to Hawaii. Check SoCal's craigslist as well, never know, might find one like I did.



:w00t: Looking good! I had an 80w tube in mine that mysteriously started blowing fuses. Curious to see how the 100w does in the little hatch. Keep us posted!

Will do. I have a 50w one in the FR-S that's thumping along. This 100w one should be fine as well since I won't have to turn up the gains as much. I'll set a LPF crossover on it as well (can't remember if it already has one).



Android head unit, very nice.

Doesn't do Android auto, but that wasn't a requirement for me anyway. It says it can control an Android phone, but I really don't know what the difference is.

[kimona]

Nice install on the Kenwood. Looks good and fits perfectly.

[bradbowl]

Thanks! A blazing blue hatchback was what I originally wanted when I got my first Yaris and intended on getting one new back in 2006. Went into a dealership and saw a flint mica Yaris sedan, and took it home. lol.

So clearly we were separated at birth! I pre-ordered a Blazing Blue hatchback with a six week wait time, but a Bayou Blue hatchback came in a couple weeks later, so I brought that one home instead. The impetuousness of youth.

Now that I'm 10 years wiser, that Blazing Blue hatchback will finally be mine someday. The long search will make it even sweeter!

[ern-diz]

Doesn't do Android auto, but that wasn't a requirement for me anyway. It says it can control an Android phone, but I really don't know what the difference is.

Yeah, that wouldn't matter to me either. As long as I can pair my phone and run my apps from the radio, I wouldn't care that it wasn't native to the radio. If there are any benefits to android auto running native on the radio, aside from not having to sync your phone to it, I'm unaware of them.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Nice install on the Kenwood. Looks good and fits perfectly.

There's a slight gap at the top and bottom of the HU, but not enough to make me go crazy. lol.


Yeah, that wouldn't matter to me either. As long as I can pair my phone and run my apps from the radio, I wouldn't care that it wasn't native to the radio. If there are any benefits to android auto running native on the radio, aside from not having to sync your phone to it, I'm unaware of them.

Yeah, then no use for me either. :laugh:


So clearly we were separated at birth! I pre-ordered a Blazing Blue hatchback with a six week wait time, but a Bayou Blue hatchback came in a couple weeks later, so I brought that one home instead. The impetuousness of youth.

Now that I'm 10 years wiser, that Blazing Blue hatchback will finally be mine someday. The long search will make it even sweeter!

lol, keep searching and you'll find a gem out there.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Dory's miles will increase considerably as my commute has gone from 30 miles to 60 miles each way.

[bradbowl]

Dory's miles will increase considerably as my commute has gone from 30 miles to 60 miles each way.

You'll be well on our way to seeing hitting the 100,000 mile club in no time! :)

Seriously though, a 60 mile commute doesn't sound awesome. That'll mean less time to work on Dory. :(

[zoidberg444]

You'll be well on our way to seeing hitting the 100,000 mile club in no time! :)

Seriously though, a 60 mile commute doesn't sound awesome. That'll mean less time to work on Dory. :(
Poor Dory. 😣

I'm putting 86 miles a day on mine. Until 3 months ago i was doing 100-200 miles a day.

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[Kaotic Lazagna]

You'll be well on our way to seeing hitting the 100,000 mile club in no time! :)

Seriously though, a 60 mile commute doesn't sound awesome. That'll mean less time to work on Dory. :(

Yeah, I'll hit 100k in the next two years. My days off are the only time I work on my cars anyway. lol. Not looking forward to the spark plug change on the FR-S.


Poor Dory. 😣

I'm putting 86 miles a day on mine. Until 3 months ago i was doing 100-200 miles a day.

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200 miles a day!? Jeez!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Had some left over points from Toyota before I resigned, so ordered these. They have some weight to them, just concerned because of the brand. Lol

https://i.imgur.com/pFa9zu4_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=high

[scratchpaddy]

Not looking forward to the spark plug change on the FR-S.https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-zQx9XZ4/0/5fdc0047/O/i-zQx9XZ4.jpg

[Kaotic Lazagna]

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-zQx9XZ4/0/5fdc0047/O/i-zQx9XZ4.jpg

:bellyroll: http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/images/smilies/rotfl.gif

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Cut out the factory speakers:
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And installed (before and after):
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[bradbowl]

Cut out the factory speakers

Pardon my lack of knowledge, but since I would like to do this as well, I have a few questions.

1. It appears that the stock speakers don't attach with screws but actually need to be cut out of a speaker holder?

2. How did you attach the new speakers to the speaker hole? Did your speakers come with that black circular mounting bracket?

3. Did you run new speaker wires to the head unit?

I've seen a few threads on how to remove the door panels so that seems not too bad. Thanks for your input! I love seeing all your progress. :thumbsup:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Pardon my lack of knowledge, but since I would like to do this as well, I have a few questions.

1. It appears that the stock speakers don't attach with screws but actually need to be cut out of a speaker holder?

2. How did you attach the new speakers to the speaker hole? Did your speakers come with that black circular mounting bracket?

3. Did you run new speaker wires to the head unit?

I've seen a few threads on how to remove the door panels so that seems not too bad. Thanks for your input! I love seeing all your progress. :thumbsup:

Yeah, removing the door is pretty easy.

1. Pop off the arm rest panel.
2. Pop off the middle panel that has the switches and disconnect switches.
3. Pop off the panel above that panel.
4. Pop off a small black plastic piece at the front of the door panel (kinda hard to remove, I used a wide flat head screw driver and gently popped it off, wrap the tip with electrical tape to help prevent damaging the plastics).
5. Remove the screw at the door handle.
6. Remove the three screws under panels from step 1 and 2.
7. Starting from the bottom, pop off the door panel and work your way up.
8. Lift up and remove the door panel (gotta unhook the door handle and door lock).

Removing the speaker is straight forward too if you don't plan on reusing the factory speakers.
1. Disconnect the wire harness from the speaker.
2. With a hobby/xacto knife, cut out the factory paper speakers (I cut them out at the surrounds).
3. Snip the plastic pieces holding the speaker onto the bracket.
4. Pulled off the factory wires from the speaker. It takes some finessing, but it'll come off. Remove any blue sealant from the solder (provided there are still solder on the wire after ripping it off the speaker).
5. Remove the wire from the black holder to free them.
6. Hold up the new speaker onto the factory mounting bracket and center it.
7. Using a Sharpie, dot onto the foam piece where the screws will go through.
8. With the new speaker out, use the xacto knife to make a pilot hole through the foam and onto the gray plastic piece.
9. Using the screws provided with the new speaker, screw in and remove from pilot holes.
10. Attach the wires to the speaker. I shortened mine and attached butt connectors to the ends.
11. Connect the butt connectors to the appropriate factory wires. Follow the colors to see which wire is which.
LF Speaker: pink-, purple+
RF Speaker: gray-, blue+
10. If your speaker has a screw mount, slip it over the foam and plastic mount.
11. Hold the new speaker into place and carefully screw it onto the foam/gray mount.
12. Plug the wire connector back in and test the speakers to make sure they are working before putting everything back together.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

This one I cut out where the cone meets the surrounds, but it's more difficult, so the other side I cut it out at the surrounds.
https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19989345_10214070461061891_2063527570351339548_n.j pg?oh=c9e86f67b6c1e396032dd48507f4c29b&oe=59C3AE80

[bradbowl]

Wow, thanks so much for the detailed walkthrough!

Can we expect to see pictures of new rear speakers soon? ;D

Maybe lose the spare tire and put a sub in there (like the GTI's soundbox sub)?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Wow, thanks so much for the detailed walkthrough!

Can we expect to see pictures of new rear speakers soon? ;D

Maybe lose the spare tire and put a sub in there (like the GTI's soundbox sub)?

Since Dory is my "beater car," I'm not really looking to spend money if I don't have to...I know, I know, I bought the Kenwood HU and the wheels and tires, but there was a reason for those. I needed USB connection to play music and BT for safety. I had to replace the tires because the factory tires were coming off in chunks (might as well replace the wheels, lol).

I got these CV speakers for free, as well as the Bazooka bass tube, from my previous employment (recently resigned there). I even got the other Bazooka bass tube for the FR-S for free there as well. Items were bought using points earned (don't want anyone thinking I stole them). So, unless the rear speakers blow out, I will not be replacing them. I have the HU set so that the rear speakers aren't producing any low ends, only mids and highs. I have the HPF set to like 150hz and at a 12dB/octave slope. So I don't foresee them blowing anytime soon. lol. I have the front speakers set to 60hz HPF at 18dB/octave slope.

I'm just waiting for Bazooka to send me the FAST-9999 harness that was supposed to be in the box, and then I'll have some nice lows. :thumbsup:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Oh, and the only wires I ran to the HU were the Bazooka FAST-BTAH RCAs to the sub outputs.

[bradbowl]

Dory is my "beater car"

Bro, your beater car is 100x nicer than my daily driver. Haha! :laugh:

It's cool that you're able to make great upgrades to Dory on the cheap. I guess that means we won't be seeing you install a turbo like in the YouTube videos of various Yarii that I've been watching. From the sound of how talented you are with a wrench, I bet you could do it too. :)

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Bro, your beater car is 100x nicer than my daily driver. Haha! :laugh:

It's cool that you're able to make great upgrades to Dory on the cheap. I guess that means we won't be seeing you install a turbo like in the YouTube videos of various Yarii that I've been watching. From the sound of how talented you are with a wrench, I bet you could do it too. :)

lol, that's why I put "beater car" in quotes. I still treat her as if she's my only car.

If anyone's getting force fed, it'll be Snow White (FR-S). lol. She's on standby for now as the only mods I want to get some time in the future for her are front and side splitters, and rear diffuser. Those four pieces will cost around $1.5k though as I would get the Velox pieces (so they're both form and function).

[Kaotic Lazagna]

The harness that should have come in the box finally arrived. So finally got to put in the Bazooka tube into the Yaris.

https://scontent.fsac1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/19955916_10214079762574423_8247255416838909862_o.j pg?_nc_cat=106&oh=b882de34cb0340f4b5586cf70786ecc9&oe=5C230638

[kimona]

^^^ What's it for?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

^^^ What's it for?

It's a highly explosive rocket launcher. Lol. JK. It's an amplified ported 8 inch subwoofer. :biggrin:

[kimona]

^^^ I had to look that up on Wikipedia: "A subwoofer (or sub) is a woofer, or a complete loudspeaker, which is dedicated to the reproduction of low-pitched audio frequencies known as bass."

So, I guess that will make your car really "thump"?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

^^^ I had to look that up on Wikipedia: "A subwoofer (or sub) is a woofer, or a complete loudspeaker, which is dedicated to the reproduction of low-pitched audio frequencies known as bass."

So, I guess that will make your car really "thump"?

They won't rattle windows or win any sound awards, but it's an all-in-one system that doesn't require any additional power cables through the firewall and is easy to disconnect for Costco runs. lol

[kimona]

So, you can just unplug and remove it as necessary. That's cool.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

So, you can just unplug and remove it as necessary. That's cool.

Yup. You can see the wire harness in the pic. Just unclip it, and out the tube goes. I did the same with the FR-S when it was my only car. It's not that heavy either, so you can just use one hand and grab it by the port and lift it out.

I recommend them if you don't need window rattling bass and/or you don't want to run a power cable through the firewall (only the 50w and 100w powered versions).

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Installed a backup camera. Not bad for 12 bucks. lolololol. Gotta finish the install by connecting the reverse lead on the HU to that one wire in the fuse box.

https://scontent.fsac1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/20746099_10214402571804452_63762319521550923_o.jpg ?_nc_cat=102&oh=8702a953eb69d3a3ae8f7d7d632e907c&oe=5C6173A9

[bradbowl]

^Awesome! Did you mount the camera by the license plate?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

^Awesome! Did you mount the camera by the license plate?

Yup. I didn't feel like drilling any holes anywhere. Haha. Simple and easy way to install a BU can. Haha

[kimona]

12 bucks? That's great!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

12 bucks? That's great!

Yup 12 big ones :laugh:, even the night performance is good. I'd consider this camera's video quality better than Ford and Honda's OEM cameras.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

https://scontent.fsac1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/22339086_10214985061926341_3919410324927668378_o.j pg?_nc_cat=100&oh=1394e639f20f0c90df7bc2d9a5d687db&oe=5C517C25

She passed the 40k mark on the way to work today.

[ern-diz]

Niiiice; she's a young soul lol.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Niiiice; she's a young soul lol.

Considering I've put on 19k miles in 9 months, she won't be for much longer :cry:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I don't know if it's just me, but I'm not seeing my pics that I posted along the build thread. I'm in the process of putting them back up, so anything after the detailing pics may not be showing still. I have to get ready for work. lol.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Removed (most) of the tow receiver bar, and installed the BMW X5 LED fog lights I had laying around from the Vios. Unlike the Vios, I had to cut pieces off the crash bar (also installed to replace the tow receiver bar).

https://scontent.fsac1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/22713470_10215036475211641_4569824356082507907_o.j pg?_nc_cat=108&oh=2f3f77c5cd75f89e42b34c6adf59964d&oe=5C20F1AC

I gotta find a nice, simple plastic mesh grill to install over everything (not the fog lights).

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Oh, also, I forgot to mention that since July, my commute went from 60 miles (total) a day to 120 miles, so Dory's going to really rack up the miles. Snow White's been sitting with 56k miles.

[heeroyuy01195]

Wow that looks great! I'm actually working on something similar. You got me all excited and motivated now haha. 120 miles a day is nuts! I go insane with my 60 miles of Miami traffic a day so I can only imagine how rough 120 can be on both you and the car!

[heeroyuy01195]

Side note, what headlight bulbs are you running?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Wow that looks great! I'm actually working on something similar. You got me all excited and motivated now haha. 120 miles a day is nuts! I go insane with my 60 miles of Miami traffic a day so I can only imagine how rough 120 can be on both you and the car!

Side note, what headlight bulbs are you running?

Thankfully my commute hours are not during rush hour traffic, so that helps. It's actually almost the same amount of time as my previous (60-mile) commute.

I was running Morimoto 35w HIDs, but it had a major issue, so I remove them and reinstalled the factory halogen while I was installing the fog lights. I'm waiting for TRS to reply back to my email since the HID kit isn't even a year old. What you're seeing in the picture are the parking lights, which are Philips LEDs: https://www.theretrofitsource.com/led-bulbs/exterior-interior-bulbs/t10-194-philips-xtreme-vision.html

[zoidberg444]

Oh, also, I forgot to mention that since July, my commute went from 60 miles (total) a day to 120 miles, so Dory's going to really rack up the miles. Snow White's been sitting with 56k miles.Poor Dory. [emoji50]

I'm lucky. My daily commute in Betty has dropped from 100-150 to 74 miles.

Bad news on the HID's. I've never had much luck with them. I installed HID's on my friends Peugeot and we went through 3 ballast's before we gave up and went back to halogen.

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[Kaotic Lazagna]

Poor Dory. [emoji50]

I'm lucky. My daily commute in Betty has dropped from 100-150 to 74 miles.

Bad news on the HID's. I've never had much luck with them. I installed HID's on my friends Peugeot and we went through 3 ballast's before we gave up and went back to halogen.

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I've had luck with this specific kit in the past. It is now in a friend's Yaris still working. I can't even remember when I got that kit, either 2012 or 2013 I wanna say.

I hope TRS replies back to me soon in regards to warranty. I hate halogen lights. My eyes aren't used to them anymore. Well, maybe it's just that Kelvin/color temp...lol

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Update on the headlight situation. TRS is letting me exchange them. I didn't want to risk another faulty Morimoto kit, so I decided on trying the Profile Peak LED headlights. https://www.theretrofitsource.com/h4-profile-peak-led-headlight-bulbs.html

Yes, I am fully aware that they will not perform anywhere near HIDs, but as long as they're better than the stock halogen bulbs, I'll be fine with them.

[heeroyuy01195]

Update on the headlight situation. TRS is letting me exchange them. I didn't want to risk another faulty Morimoto kit, so I decided on trying the Profile Peak LED headlights. https://www.theretrofitsource.com/h4-profile-peak-led-headlight-bulbs.html

Yes, I am fully aware that they will not perform anywhere near HIDs, but as long as they're better than the stock halogen bulbs, I'll be fine with them.
Keep us updated on how these work out! Still trying to decide on what direction to go with my lighting after so many faulty HID kits.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Installed an Ultra Racing front strut bar. I painted it champagne bronze to try to match the bronze paint of the Sparco wheels. Not exact match, but it's the closest off the shelf paint I can find.

https://scontent.fsac1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/23215564_10215158889671926_6886360955399842902_o.j pg?_nc_cat=100&oh=75bc949fcb3b9fa6a79d711e777c47b8&oe=5C262CD9

And yes, I know, dirty engine bay. I'll get around to cleaning it one of these days. haha

[kimona]

I like it! Nice idea with the bronze colour tying it all together.

[ern-diz]

I like it! Nice idea with the bronze colour tying it all together.

+1 :thumbsup:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Keep us updated on how these work out! Still trying to decide on what direction to go with my lighting after so many faulty HID kits.

Stock halogen vs these Profile Peak LEDs. Bottom are obviously the X5 LED foglights.
https://scontent.fsac1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/23621236_10215279010114862_5138041584289806760_n.j pg?_nc_cat=105&oh=41bbe3a8ddd407936af896e04ac20afe&oe=5C54B196


I like it! Nice idea with the bronze colour tying it all together.

+1 :thumbsup:

Thanks guys! I'm tempted to get a rear "strut" bar and repaint it. hahaha. But would rather spend that money elsewhere.

[ABSPLASTIC]

Looking good broski

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Looking good broski

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/images/smilies/pianodance.gif

[Kaotic Lazagna]

One of the rear speakers started going out not too long after the Kenwood HU was installed, so decided to upgrade them to Infinity Reference speakers.

https://scontent.fsac1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/24862135_10215459180979021_2575661949740407589_n.j pg?_nc_cat=107&oh=c4792c882ed7017493f2785ee8a54cfa&oe=5C5A309D

Just like the front speakers, I did the lazy way of installing them by simply cutting out the OEM paper speakers and just screwing the new speakers over the OEM brackets.

[kimona]

^^^ Nice installation!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

^^^ Nice installation!

Thanks. It was the quickest way. lol. I didn't feel like drilling out the factory brackets, and risk the aftermarket brackets not fitting (as I've read happening before on other kinds of Toyotas). So I just used the wire harness adapter and not the brackets. :laugh:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Since I change back into my flip flops from my steel-toe work shoes at night, I decided to install some footwell lighting in hopes of it helping me see better.

Dome plus footwell:
https://i.imgur.com/NvOTOMGl.jpg

Just the footwell:
https://i.imgur.com/nOViGpWl.jpg

[ABSPLASTIC]

^
Looking good!

[IllusionX]

One of the rear speakers started going out not too long after the Kenwood HU was installed, so decided to upgrade them to Infinity Reference speakers.

https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/24862135_10215459180979021_2575661949740407589_n.j pg?oh=87290f6933a7402fba435048f55fba28&oe=5ACEAE9D

Just like the front speakers, I did the lazy way of installing them by simply cutting out the OEM paper speakers and just screwing the new speakers over the OEM brackets.Watch out for the speaker hitting the grill once you close everything up.

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[Kaotic Lazagna]

^
Looking good!

Thanks! :thumbup:


Watch out for the speaker hitting the grill once you close everything up.

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The tweeters have a couple mm clearance between the trim/grill and it. If I push hard on the grill, I can make the two touch. No issues so far tho.

[IllusionX]

Thats interesting, because I destroyed my front speakers and they never fit.

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[Kaotic Lazagna]

Thats interesting, because I destroyed my front speakers and they never fit.

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Must have been massive speakers!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Wanted to update the interior a bit, so decided to get rid of the green glow of the HVAC controls and make them modern and classy with VLEDs white HVAC bulbs.

https://scontent.fsac1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26112371_10215657571898670_7402842893104746670_n.j pg?_nc_cat=103&oh=61ae176cc02b96d5737d7453f8ace6e5&oe=5C17C93D


Also replaced the stock side markers bulbs (top) with VLEDs HVA 360* bulbs (bottom). Pic doesn't do them justice, especially since the VLED side had more day light shining on it compared to the stock bulb side (garage was opened).

https://scontent.fsac1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26196317_10215657572138676_6580553918350455882_n.j pg?_nc_cat=109&oh=9c23caf72e2d47fda113709e64e82404&oe=5C54B81A

[ern-diz]

Subtle little changes that go a long way. Love it.

For the foot lights, should have gone full 90's and made it a neon blue, or black light lol.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Subtle little changes that go a long way. Love it.

For the foot lights, should have gone full 90's and made it a neon blue, or black light lol.

LOL. I wanted pure functionality for footwell lighting. Don't like mood lighting.

[miiser]

How did you wire these leds ??
Do they open when u open the door?



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[Kaotic Lazagna]

How did you wire these leds ??
Do they open when u open the door?



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Wired them to the pink and blue wires of the dome light connector behind the driver side chubby. I only wanted them to be on with the doors open.

[miiser]

Wired them to the pink and blue wires of the dome light connector behind the driver side chubby. I only wanted them to be on with the doors open.



Damn sounds easy. I will add it to my todo list for the month ;)
If you have a picture of the wires that I have to use please post them :)


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[Kaotic Lazagna]

Damn sounds easy. I will add it to my todo list for the month ;)
If you have a picture of the wires that I have to use please post them :)


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It's pretty easy. I had a harder time finding a suitable spot on the passenger side for the board to go on (ended up going on the fan case itself).

Check out CTScott's post 14 here: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12220

You'll see the pink and blue wires.

[miiser]

It's pretty easy. I had a harder time finding a suitable spot on the passenger side for the board to go on (ended up going on the fan case itself).



Check out CTScott's post 14 here: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12220



You'll see the pink and blue wires.



Thank you. I find the picture. One more thing. Where you bought the led stripe? eBay? And if yes do you have a link for it ?


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[Kaotic Lazagna]

Thank you. I find the picture. One more thing. Where you bought the led stripe? eBay? And if yes do you have a link for it ?


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They're LED boards, not strips.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/10X-Festoon-T10-BA9S-White-LED-48SMD-Panel-Interior-Dome-Map-Light-Bulb-Lamp-12V-/222026549788?hash=item33b1d04a1c

Unless the seller changed the board, those should be the exact ones. I'm using those in the Yaris dome light, trunk light, and footwell lighting; as well as the dome and trunk light of my FR-S/GT86, and the trunk light of my brother's Prius c/Aqua.

[IllusionX]

48SMD! Crazy I need to put one of those boards in the trunk. Right now, I'm using one that fits in the stock socket which has only about 12SMD.

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[miiser]

They're LED boards, not strips.



https://www.ebay.com/itm/10X-Festoon-T10-BA9S-White-LED-48SMD-Panel-Interior-Dome-Map-Light-Bulb-Lamp-12V-/222026549788?hash=item33b1d04a1c



Unless the seller changed the board, those should be the exact ones. I'm using those in the Yaris dome light, trunk light, and footwell lighting; as well as the dome and trunk light of my FR-S/GT86, and the trunk light of my brother's Prius c/Aqua.



And what about their life circle?? Do they burn easily??
I am looking right now for leds because I want to change all the stock yellow bulbs to white leds and so far I have read lots of bad reviews about the majority of them. I even saw reviews about melted boards What’s your experience?

Also I have an interesting question. If I replace the dome light with led bulb, the effect that the light closes slowly works? I don’t know how to describe, but when the light goes off, it goes slowly like it fades with the normal bulbs. I know it’s not that important but I do like it. [emoji28]

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[Kaotic Lazagna]

48SMD! Crazy I need to put one of those boards in the trunk. Right now, I'm using one that fits in the stock socket which has only about 12SMD.

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More LEDs to share the work so they're not overworked!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

And what about their life circle?? Do they burn easily??
I am looking right now for leds because I want to change all the stock yellow bulbs to white leds and so far I have read lots of bad reviews about the majority of them. I even saw reviews about melted boards What’s your experience?

Also I have an interesting question. If I replace the dome light with led bulb, the effect that the light closes slowly works? I don’t know how to describe, but when the light goes off, it goes slowly like it fades with the normal bulbs. I know it’s not that important but I do like it. [emoji28]

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My experience with eBay LEDs are either hit or miss. These have been good. They do get warm after being on for a while.

However, for very important or hard to get to lights, I go to my favorite brand of LEDs, VLEDs. They're very reliable (still have strips from them that are 10 years old by now) and have awesome customer service in case you need warranty work (used once only).

Those boards will still do the gradient/fade effect. However, it'll be more in "steps" (I think that's the nature of LEDs).

[miiser]

My experience with eBay LEDs are either hit or miss. These have been good. They do get warm after being on for a while.



However, for very important or hard to get to lights, I go to my favorite brand of LEDs, VLEDs. They're very reliable (still have strips from them that are 10 years old by now) and have awesome customer service in case you need warranty work (used once only).



Those boards will still do the gradient/fade effect. However, it'll be more in "steps" (I think that's the nature of LEDs).



Mmm vleds are out of the question for me because I don’t live in USA and the shippings are more expensive than the cost of the led itself so it’s not worth it

Also, as you wired them in the dome light harness, do footwell lights have the fade effect too?

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[miiser]

Are these ok for the hvac bulbs ?

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[Kaotic Lazagna]

Those T4 LEDs should be fine. I did have to scrape off some of the plastic in the hole of the HVAC unit to make the hole bigger. If you have trouble fitting those in, you might have to do the same. Although I don't suspect that since the LED boards don't look like it's bigger than the top of the base.

That sucks about shipping costing more than the LEDs from VLEDs. You'll have to find a reputable LED manufacturer/brand in your country if there is one.

The footwell LEDs will fade on and off as well.

[miiser]

Those T4 LEDs should be fine. I did have to scrape off some of the plastic in the hole of the HVAC unit to make the hole bigger. If you have trouble fitting those in, you might have to do the same. Although I don't suspect that since the LED boards don't look like it's bigger than the top of the base.

That sucks about shipping costing more than the LEDs from VLEDs. You'll have to find a reputable LED manufacturer/brand in your country if there is one.

The footwell LEDs will fade on and off as well.



Yes I guess if I want some led bulbs for important lights such as brakes I will buy either Phillips or osram.
Thanks for your help buddy I already ordered these leds you mention that you use.
I will try to do the same with the footwells as you.
Also I purchased some cheap 194 led bulbs too that they claim they are Samsung leds. I will use them on the license plate. And if they are good enough I might use them for the back lights too
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180110/1f326008c3a06100399efd819b95fd7f.jpg
Hope it works out [emoji4]


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[Kaotic Lazagna]

Yes I guess if I want some led bulbs for important lights such as brakes I will buy either Phillips or osram.
Thanks for your help buddy I already ordered these leds you mention that you use.
I will try to do the same with the footwells as you.
Also I purchased some cheap 194 led bulbs too that they claim they are Samsung leds. I will use them on the license plate. And if they are good enough I might use them for the back lights too
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180110/1f326008c3a06100399efd819b95fd7f.jpg
Hope it works out [emoji4]


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I'm using Osram 194s in the parking lights.

https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17499583_10212912187825784_8459705189060009567_n.j pg?oh=457afc5bf8453858be5fc7336054b755&oe=5AB59421

They're nice and bright, and are well focused; unlike the cheap eBay ones that died on me after a month or two (a different, cheap eBay one I got for my brother's Prius c is still working just fine tho).


Here are my reverse lights from an RS taillight replica.

https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16938435_10212636534614626_8233893814050314435_n.j pg?oh=04d1c1904adb93443a1034dc8e4da252&oe=5AFCDE7A

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-7440-1300-Lumens-50W-White-Backup-Reverse-High-power-LED-Light-Bulbs-/232033073464?hash=item36063fb938

Those are the bulbs and seller I got them from. I think the RS taillights' optics aren't very good as I got more light out of the regular Yaris taillights.

https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15672800_10212030499744133_8933701167244132551_n.j pg?oh=4569bedf8d75e408aecf12bcf2e3f19e&oe=5AE9DA7A

[IllusionX]

I'm using very cheap 194's in the license plate, they haven't died on my yet. Been 3+ years now.

Reverse, I got them from a seller locally. Look like normal generic stuff found on eBay, and they are nice and bright. Almost as bright as my friend using HID lol.

I have yet to replace any LED I installed, though I haven't found any good 7442 bulbs for the brake light at an affordable price, so halogens are still in there including the flashers.

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[miiser]

I'm using Osram 194s in the parking lights.



https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17499583_10212912187825784_8459705189060009567_n.j pg?oh=457afc5bf8453858be5fc7336054b755&oe=5AB59421



They're nice and bright, and are well focused; unlike the cheap eBay ones that died on me after a month or two (a different, cheap eBay one I got for my brother's Prius c is still working just fine tho).





Here are my reverse lights from an RS taillight replica.



https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16938435_10212636534614626_8233893814050314435_n.j pg?oh=04d1c1904adb93443a1034dc8e4da252&oe=5AFCDE7A



https://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-7440-1300-Lumens-50W-White-Backup-Reverse-High-power-LED-Light-Bulbs-/232033073464?hash=item36063fb938



Those are the bulbs and seller I got them from. I think the RS taillights' optics aren't very good as I got more light out of the regular Yaris taillights.



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Yes I saw your pictures with the osram bulbs, before. They are good looking.
But if I change these with leds I might change all the bulbs to leds, to look similar. But that’s an expensive project for another day.
I am already working on a bang & olufsen soundsystem on my yaris right now and I am waiting for the parts to arrive (more to come for this. I will make an entire topic for it when the time comes) and that was already expensive. So I will keep a distance from other costly upgrades for now [emoji6] [emoji6]




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[Kaotic Lazagna]

I'm using very cheap 194's in the license plate, they haven't died on my yet. Been 3+ years now.

Reverse, I got them from a seller locally. Look like normal generic stuff found on eBay, and they are nice and bright. Almost as bright as my friend using HID lol.

I have yet to replace any LED I installed, though I haven't found any good 7442 bulbs for the brake light at an affordable price, so halogens are still in there including the flashers.

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I guess you got the hits instead of the misses. Lol.

For the brake lights, I would not get cheap ones since you really don't want those to fail or be dim.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Yes I saw your pictures with the osram bulbs, before. They are good looking.
But if I change these with leds I might change all the bulbs to leds, to look similar. But that’s an expensive project for another day.
I am already working on a bang & olufsen soundsystem on my yaris right now and I am waiting for the parts to arrive (more to come for this. I will make an entire topic for it when the time comes) and that was already expensive. So I will keep a distance from other costly upgrades for now [emoji6] [emoji6]




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Wow. Bang & Olufsen items! I'm sure each speaker was $$$$.

[IllusionX]

Wow. Bang & Olufsen items! I'm sure each speaker was $$$$.B&O speakers can be found in scrap yards lol
Many Audi have it and you could easily pull them.

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[miiser]

B&O speakers can be found in scrap yards lol
Many Audi have it and you could easily pull them.

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Here in Greece we do not have scrapyards like in USA that you can go and pull things. So I had to buy them from sellers.
But you are right they are from Audi ;)


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[miiser]

Wow. Bang & Olufsen items! I'm sure each speaker was $$$$.



They are not that expensive, because they are used. But they are not cheap either. I paid about 120$ for a pair. Make that double for 2 pairs.

They came from an Audi RS5

Here is a little teaser. They just arrived in my home
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180112/3ae1504940111d1b20c8a6dc7afa68cd.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180112/44debb81f37b2312637448c6640daa45.jpg


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[Kaotic Lazagna]

B&O speakers can be found in scrap yards lol
Many Audi have it and you could easily pull them.

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You know what, I never thought about getting speakers from a scrap yard. :laugh:



They are not that expensive, because they are used. But they are not cheap either. I paid about 120$ for a pair. Make that double for 2 pairs.

They came from an Audi RS5

Here is a little teaser. They just arrived in my home
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180112/3ae1504940111d1b20c8a6dc7afa68cd.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180112/44debb81f37b2312637448c6640daa45.jpg


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Ouch, more expensive than the Infinity speakers I got. However, they probably sound better. haha. My friend has them in his A4, and they sound clear and good.

Are you powering them with an external amp? That's one reason why I didn't get more expensive speakers since I didn't want to run one.

[IllusionX]

B&O paper cone and foam...

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[miiser]

You know what, I never thought about getting speakers from a scrap yard. :laugh:











Ouch, more expensive than the Infinity speakers I got. However, they probably sound better. haha. My friend has them in his A4, and they sound clear and good.



Are you powering them with an external amp? That's one reason why I didn't get more expensive speakers since I didn't want to run one.



Not yet but in the feature I will.
Yes they are good for sure. But keep in mind that the whole system has like 12 speakers that are different from each other. So it’s hard to replicate the sound from a car that has the whole system installed, with just 4 speakers of one kind ;)


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[miiser]

B&O paper cone and foam...

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There are many varieties of paper cone speakers.
The do not have foam. They have rubber.
The foam you see outside is for vibration cancellation purposes.
Even bose systems on cars are paper cone. But somehow they sound awesome.
So for me it isn’t a dealbreaker at all.


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[Kaotic Lazagna]

I think high end companies use (treated) paper cones because they can produce better all around sounds (especially lower frequencies) than poly cones. Cheap (untreated) paper cones are used because, well, they cost less and are usually paired with cheaper surround material. lol.

[miiser]

I think high end companies use (treated) paper cones because they can produce better all around sounds (especially lower frequencies) than poly cones. Cheap (untreated) paper cones are used because, well, they cost less and are usually paired with cheaper surround material. lol.



Yep. Thats right.
For instance if you compare the paper from b&o speakers to those that our car had from the factory the difference is day night.
And the bass that a paper cone speaker can produce is way way better than poly-vinyl cones.


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[eTiMaGo]

How did I not read through this thread before? Dory's looking goooood, I guess Subaru rubbed off on you, the gold on blue look is pretty iconic :D

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Yep. Thats right.
For instance if you compare the paper from b&o speakers to those that our car had from the factory the difference is day night.
And the bass that a paper cone speaker can produce is way way better than poly-vinyl cones.


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Yeah, there are more to speakers than just the cone that affects the way it sounds. :wink:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

How did I not read through this thread before? Dory's looking goooood, I guess Subaru rubbed off on you, the gold on blue look is pretty iconic :D

lol, it's because most OGs don't post or come here anymore.

*ahem* the wheels are bronze, not gold :tongue: :laugh:

[eTiMaGo]

lol, it's because most OGs don't post or come here anymore.

*ahem* the wheels are bronze, not gold :tongue: :laugh:

Oops indeed, looked a bit brighter in the second pic... but it looks goooood :)

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Oops indeed, looked a bit brighter in the second pic... but it looks goooood :)

Thanks Thomas! haha

[Kaotic Lazagna]

https://scontent.fsac1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/27625117_10216011984398761_8803714201603935992_o.j pg?_nc_cat=102&oh=7ca30e86ae3bbc74f61bcf32b9ffebec&oe=5C19BE8A

Well, she past 50k miles the other day. That's 29k miles in 13 months.

[ern-diz]

Yowza

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Yup. She's caught up to Snow White (which I probably just put 1k miles on in the last 13 months).

[ern-diz]

Yup. She's caught up to Snow White (which I probably just put 1k miles on in the last 13 months).

Can't blame you. I don't wish to have to commute for work again, but I do look for opportunities to drive. You've quickly done some cool things to the little car, why wouldn't you want to drive it, and if it saves miles on your "nicer" car, then it makes even more sense.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Nothing new, but I did finally get around to washing her at the new place (it's been raining on and off here, and there's no rain in the forecast for the week).

https://scontent.fsac1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/30073564_10216696953682565_1294184411874538481_o.j pg?_nc_cat=104&oh=fe1d0abf7b6b6267f13d7f651c5aca6e&oe=5C635921

[yarisugi]

Three car garage!? My dream.
What are those fog lights?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Three car garage!? My dream.
What are those fog lights?

LOL. They call it a 2.5 car garage, so I guess it can be also called a 3 small car garage.

They're BMW X5 LED foglights. :wink:

[ern-diz]

Comes back to the Yaris game and is killing it. I <3 Dory.

[zoidberg444]

Dory is so pristine and shiny compared to Betty. Nice garage dude. The fog lights are... interesting. [emoji28]

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[Kaotic Lazagna]

Comes back to the Yaris game and is killing it. I <3 Dory.

Thanks, lol. I don't think I'm killing it tho since other people have more of a build :wink:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Dory is so pristine and shiny compared to Betty. Nice garage dude. The fog lights are... interesting. [emoji28]

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One way to spot my car from far away :laugh:

Since I already had them, and they work well, I didn't want to spend the money on the better Morimoto XB fog light series.

[bradbowl]

I wish my garage was that clean. :)

[Runethecursed]

I wish my garage was that clean. :)

a garage that clean?


someone is lying..

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I wish my garage was that clean. :)

a garage that clean?


someone is lying..


Lol, I like things clean and organized.

[NYC-SE]

I wish my garage was that clean. :)

I wish I had a garage.

[bradbowl]

I wish I had a garage.

I feel you. It took us many years of saving to get a place with a garage.

Ironically, my wife's dead '96 Camry sits in there now. She just can't part with it. :wub:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

She turned over 60k yesterday.

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[ern-diz]

Still has half the egg shell hanging off her ass! :biggrin:

[zoidberg444]

She's basically brand new then. [emoji23]

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[bradbowl]

Are you still happy with your Profile Peak LED headlights?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Are you still happy with your Profile Peak LED headlights?

Yeah, I'm overall still happy with them. I like them better than the HIDs. However, I would have probably liked the VLEDs equivalent better since they offer 5000k whereas the Profile ones are strictly 6000k.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Still has half the egg shell hanging off her ass! :biggrin:


She's basically brand new then. [emoji23]

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Hahaha

[Kaotic Lazagna]

She can exhale a little better now. Installing was a PITA imo, because getting to the bolts and nuts was rather difficult.

https://i.imgur.com/ZemT9kjl.jpg

[bradbowl]

Yeah, I'm overall still happy with them. I like them better than the HIDs. However, I would have probably liked the VLEDs equivalent better since they offer 5000k whereas the Profile ones are strictly 6000k.

I watched some video comparisons and I do like the whiter color of the 5k vs the bluer 6k.

Nice looking exhaust manifold! Is this designed to increase performance?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I watched some video comparisons and I do like the whiter color of the 5k vs the bluer 6k.

Nice looking exhaust manifold! Is this designed to increase performance?

Yeah, it's the DC Sports header, so performance should increase a bit. So far, I feel a loss of torque from taking off from a stop, but increase shortly thereafter. Hoping it'll help with all the headwind I encounter on a daily basis, and the several steep grades I drive over.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Finally got around to tinting Dory. =D

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[ern-diz]

Coming along so nicely.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Coming along so nicely.

:thumbsup:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

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She passed 70k yesterday. Also, battery took a dump, so I had to get a new one. Decided to go with a Duralast Platinum AGM battery. Most I've ever spent on a car battery. lol.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Decided to replace the front Cerwin Vega speakers with these Focal Integration ISS 165 components. Don't have a hole saw, so I couldn't flush mount the tweeter, but they still look somewhat OEM being surface mounted at that location (was originally going to put them at the trim panel next to the quarter window.

https://scontent.fsac1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/44593774_10218131307620517_2958389966159216640_n.j pg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_ht=scontent.fsac1-2.fna&oh=b59455ab7d266cfd6dba7c4156f83df9&oe=5C488385

[justanotherdrunk]

clean looking install :thumbsup:

[ern-diz]

Nice!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

clean looking install :thumbsup:

Nice!



Thanks! Maybe down the road, I'll pick up a hole saw bit and a hot glue gun so that I can flush mount the tweeters in place for an even more OEM look.

[ern-diz]

Thanks! Maybe down the road, I'll pick up a hole saw bit and a hot glue gun so that I can flush mount the tweeters in place for an even more OEM look.

That would be dope but looks really good as is.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

https://www.facebook.com/lazandro.sapinoso/videos/a.10212020742900218/10218461241588660/?type=3


Installed a Tap-Turn flasher relay and trying out how the Profile Peak amber LEDs are (in relation to VLEDs and cheap eBay LEDs). Activated strobe mode and the wig-wag feature. The link above is the video I have of it on my fb.