Questions....

[cute_lil_yaris]

First off, please excuse the fact that Im a little ignorant when it comes to modifications to a car. Thus the reason Im on this forum to educate myself. LOL. :tongue:

Is it true that if I was to install a cold air intake upgrade to my car that it will affect my MPG? Is it worth it?

Also I was browsing around in ebay and saw an auction involving something called a Dyno-BOOST PERFORMANCE CHIP that is supposed to increase your horsepower by 15-30HP. Anyone ever install one of these into their vehicle? Does anyone have any opinions about it?

And lastly...Ive owned my Polar White cutie for about a year now and noticed that I have numerous large ugly paintchips all over the front of the car. I can understand a few paint chips but for a new car I dont believe she should be looking this rough yet, ya know? I guess I cant expect much since the car was only $13,000. Im not going to have the same paint quality as a BMW or Lexus, etc. But is anyone else experiencing this same delimma?
Its so Depressing!! And Aggravating!! :mad:
Should I just buy some touch up paint from Toyota or should I contemplate on repainting the entire front bumper and hood including several coats of clear coating?

[ttufrosty]

If you do some searching you will find that the paintchip problem is one that everyone is suffering from. Seems Toyota used a light cover of paint on our cars that when hit by debris will chip very easily.

As to your other questions I am not sure of the correct answer.

[Thirty-Nine]

Stay away from the "performance chips." They're bogus.

My guess is that you probably wouldn't notice the mpg difference in a cold air intake. I've owned many intake systems before, and usually, it's a 1-2 MPG difference. Usually reduces my fuel economy because I've got my foot to the floor more often to hear the sound!

[eTiMaGo]

ditto about the "performance" and paint chips, there's been quite a few discussions in the past about them :wink:

As for increased mileage, well, nothing can be as beneficial as learning to drive more economically!

So, you should read this first and implement the ideas which you think you can:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5979

As for car modifications, a lot of people report a bit of a mileage boost when switching to synthetic oil, so you should consider that too.

[cute_lil_yaris]

I have my car for about a year or so as well, and it does have a few paintchips as well, but I'm worring about it, I don't recommend touch up paint, and painting the entire front bumper is just too costy.
not sure what kinda Dyno-BOOST PERFORMANCE CHIP that is, but in most cases, they don't increase your horsepower by 15-30HP. :bs:
As for Cold airintake, it all depends on how you drive the car that affect your MPG, but you will feel a lil more power with more engine noise.


I was thinking that maybe the touch up paint would help keep the chipped off places from rusting??

[cute_lil_yaris]

Stay away from the "performance chips." They're bogus.

My guess is that you probably wouldn't notice the mpg difference in a cold air intake. I've owned many intake systems before, and usually, it's a 1-2 MPG difference. Usually reduces my fuel economy because I've got my foot to the floor more often to hear the sound!


Thanks for the warning about the Performance Chips!! I thought it was a little fishy. PLus after reading about how they work, it seems like they would actually do more harm than help to my engine.
Thanks again! :smile:

[cute_lil_yaris]

ditto about the "performance" and paint chips, there's been quite a few discussions in the past about them :wink:

As for increased mileage, well, nothing can be as beneficial as learning to drive more economically!

So, you should read this first and implement the ideas which you think you can:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5979

As for car modifications, a lot of people report a bit of a mileage boost when switching to synthetic oil, so you should consider that too.

I hear ya on the driving more economically for increased mileage! So True!

I already use synthetic oil in my car. I was told that its actually better for your engine.

Thanks for all the help! :thumbsup:

[ern-diz]

If you do some searching you will find that the paintchip problem is one that everyone is suffering from. Seems Toyota used a light cover of paint on our cars that when hit by debris will chip very easily.

As to your other questions I am not sure of the correct answer.

:cry:
makes me glad i bought black but, still mad depressing 2 hear considering i'm retarded about tryna keep my ride top notch...almost makes me consider a car bra; almost...

[Yaris Revenge]

Totally off-topic, but Cute, I love your avatar! Every car needs a hug once in a while! :biggrin:

~YR

[cute_lil_yaris]

Totally off-topic, but Cute, I love your avatar! Every car needs a hug once in a while! :biggrin:

~YR


Thanx! I took it the second day i had her. It was Love at first sight! :wub: LOL!

[cute_lil_yaris]

:cry:
makes me glad i bought black but, still mad depressing 2 hear considering i'm retarded about tryna keep my ride top notch...almost makes me consider a car bra; almost...


You know what, i was contemplating about buying a bra for mine too. But then I heard that bras are even worse on a car's paint. sigh....
But then I also thought about those 'clear' bras that you stick on the front but I dont know how well those work and hold up. :iono: