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Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 08-17-2016, 06:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,989
Posted By Yaristeve
What's happening with your brake rotors, too? ...

What's happening with your brake rotors, too? Are winters that harsh up there?
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 08-17-2016, 05:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,302
Posted By Yaristeve
Article says they stole Jeep and Dodge vehicles. ...

Article says they stole Jeep and Dodge vehicles. Chrysler cars, and only Chrysler cars, have been in the news a lot lately regarding their vulnerability to hacking. I think maybe it's just a...
Forum: Off-topic / Other Cars / Everything else Discussions 12-30-2015, 12:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,950
Posted By Yaristeve
That's old tech. Crankshafts for motorcycles...

That's old tech. Crankshafts for motorcycles were pressed together back in the 70s, especially 2-strokes. I think Kawasaki was one of the last to do this on four-strokes. This allowed the use of...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 10-28-2015, 04:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,389
Posted By Yaristeve
You might want to take it to a body shop or other...

You might want to take it to a body shop or other frame specialist to have a look at it. It looks more like your bumper got hit and the front end is crumpled than someone just hitting your fender...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 10-19-2015, 05:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,975
Posted By Yaristeve
I agree. I tried the KBB pricing tool and a 2011...

I agree. I tried the KBB pricing tool and a 2011 Yaris in excellent condition for private sale came out to just $5k, probably due to the 147k mileage...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 10-19-2015, 05:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,975
Posted By Yaristeve
Thanks, everyone! :smile: You have a...

Thanks, everyone! :smile:



You have a pretty sharp eye, to see that especially since I painted the muffler body flat black to reduce some of the bling! :biggrin: I thought about it but the...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 10-19-2015, 02:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,975
Posted By Yaristeve
Well, my beloved Yaris is dead

On Thursday morning, I was rear ended on the freeway. :frown: :cry: I was stopped at a backed up off-ramp and was nailed by someone doing, I would guesstimate, about 40MPH. He hit me at an angle (I...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 10-05-2015, 04:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,887
Posted By Yaristeve
Perhaps... ... because it is fun? Especially...

Perhaps... ... because it is fun? Especially during heel-and-toe downshifts through corners...

Synchros or not, double clutching makes for smoother downshifting under certain conditions if done...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 09-29-2015, 09:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,146
Posted By Yaristeve
Is this petcock unique about this engine or do...

Is this petcock unique about this engine or do most modern engines have these now? I don't ever remember hearing/reading about such a petcock on older cars. And why wouldn't they put it on the...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 09-13-2015, 05:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,887
Posted By Yaristeve
2011 3-door. Purchased November 1, 2010. ...

2011 3-door.
Purchased November 1, 2010.
143,000 miles.
Original clutch.

But I think it is going to need replacement soon. I have the following symptoms:

1. On cold mornings, during the...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 09-10-2015, 07:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,556
Posted By Yaristeve
yeah... $700 seems a little high. I think I...

yeah... $700 seems a little high. I think I paid about $250 for the four sides and hatch. I don't know if the place I went to would do windshields.

I had it done in 2010 so I don't know if they...
Forum: Cosmetic Modifications (Exterior/Interior) 09-01-2015, 11:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,892
Posted By Yaristeve
Wink Mirror? ...

Wink Mirror?

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33444&highlight=wink
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 08-25-2015, 09:06 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,455
Posted By Yaristeve
You should go to a Las Vegas casino parking lot. ...

You should go to a Las Vegas casino parking lot. You will see entire rows of cars parked "relative" to the car next to it, regardless of the painted lines. It drives my GF crazy when we go to Vegas...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 08-21-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,622
Posted By Yaristeve
Don't mean to pile on but I agree with everyone...

Don't mean to pile on but I agree with everyone above, especially about having electrics checked since this is the second time. Oh, and yeah, you were lucky it boiled over but did not explode.
...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 08-12-2015, 04:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,785
Posted By Yaristeve
Oh, I realize life gets in the way sometimes. My...

Oh, I realize life gets in the way sometimes. My point was to document everything as best you can. Make sure you keep the receipt for the service; it should have the mileage at which you took the...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 08-12-2015, 03:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,785
Posted By Yaristeve
I had a similar situation happen to me about...

I had a similar situation happen to me about 30years ago with my 1979 Celica. The technician had failed to see that the filter gasket was stuck to the block and after a 30mile drive my oil light...
Forum: Performance Modifications 07-28-2015, 04:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,793
Posted By Yaristeve
A couple things to consider, contact DC and see...

A couple things to consider, contact DC and see if they will:
a. ceramic coat a header in a custom color or
b. sell you a bare header (preferably at a slight discount) and then have it sent out and...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 07-27-2015, 12:18 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,455
Posted By Yaristeve
Because punching the accelerator and getting out...

Because punching the accelerator and getting out of the way can often be a better way to avoid accidents than jumping on the brakes.
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 05-12-2015, 04:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,847
Posted By Yaristeve
Mine has 135,000 and counting. Gotta do some...

Mine has 135,000 and counting.

Gotta do some preventative maintenance (besides oil and filter) one of these days...
Forum: California 04-30-2015, 01:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,493
Posted By Yaristeve
It's that time of year again!!! ...

It's that time of year again!!!

http://www.toyotaclub.org/

Plus, as in the past, the Toyota Museum will be open to the public on Friday, May 1!
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 04-14-2015, 12:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,005
Posted By Yaristeve
That's a "Wee" bit harsh :wink: The few...

That's a "Wee" bit harsh :wink:

The few people who have tried found some improvements in stability; although it is hard to prove/disprove but the documentation seemed legit...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 04-13-2015, 11:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,796
Posted By Yaristeve
What is the typical/correct cycle time for a...

What is the typical/correct cycle time for a properly charged system? Mine cycles about 15 seconds (at idle, which is the only time I can hear it) as well. My Yaris is about 5.5 years old and has...
Forum: Fuel Economy Forum 04-09-2015, 12:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 35,720
Posted By Yaristeve
I have a 2011 hatchback with manual transmission....

I have a 2011 hatchback with manual transmission.

I always get about 35~36 MPG. Every tank is about 35~36MPG. Long term is about 35~36MPG.

I drive probably 80%~85% freeway.

My A/C is...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 04-07-2015, 12:08 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,561
Posted By Yaristeve
Nah, the answer to that is... ...Miata. ...

Nah, the answer to that is...

...Miata.


:biggrin:
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 03-27-2015, 08:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,171
Posted By Yaristeve
How odd. What year is your Yaris? I have a...

How odd.

What year is your Yaris? I have a 2011 but there is no DRL or DRL setting on the headlight switch on mine. Plus, IIRC, the amber light does NOT go on (I will have to check this to be...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 03-27-2015, 04:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,171
Posted By Yaristeve
From my experiments, they are the "parking"...

From my experiments, they are the "parking" lights. IIRC, when you turn the light switch to the first stop, they are the only lights that go on at the front.

Where did you get the bulbs? One of...
Forum: Cosmetic Modifications (Exterior/Interior) 03-25-2015, 02:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,529
Posted By Yaristeve
Sorry for resurrecting this thread from the dead....

Sorry for resurrecting this thread from the dead.

I was just sitting here and it just hit me (even though I submitted a reply earlier): for some reason, it has taken me 5 years to realize that the...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 02-26-2015, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,627
Posted By Yaristeve
You can shorten the tie rod on one side and...

You can shorten the tie rod on one side and lengthen the tie rod on the other side an equal amount. This will give you infinitesimal adjustability.

BUT...

Before you do that, make sure the...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 02-16-2015, 03:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,473
Posted By Yaristeve
I haven't felt the need to install an alarm in my...

I haven't felt the need to install an alarm in my cars for years now but if I ever feel it is necessary, I plan to install the siren inside the car. Perhaps even one of those "pain generator"...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 02-09-2015, 08:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,773
Posted By Yaristeve
My Lexus dealer just had a Chinese made wet lead...

My Lexus dealer just had a Chinese made wet lead acid battery. I don't remember if they called it a "premium" battery or just a "regular grade" battery but it cost about as much as the AGM battery...
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