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Forum: Off-topic / Other Cars / Everything else Discussions 06-05-2018, 09:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,150
Posted By tarkus
Jeep also makes a lot of low quality, unreliable...

Jeep also makes a lot of low quality, unreliable vehicles. Their only worthwhile vehicle is the iconic Wrangler.

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Forum: Photo-Video-Media Gallery 05-12-2018, 02:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,036
Posted By tarkus
I used to own a 2004 Echo RS. Now I have a 2007...

I used to own a 2004 Echo RS. Now I have a 2007 Yaris RS.

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Forum: Wash, Wax, Detailing, Exterior Repairs 05-12-2018, 02:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,888
Posted By tarkus
Looks phenomenal! Sent from my LG-D801...

Looks phenomenal!

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Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 05-12-2018, 02:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,077
Posted By tarkus
I have a friend who is obsessed with fuel...

I have a friend who is obsessed with fuel economy, and bought a Corolla. He says the Corolla is more economical in long distance highway driving than the Yaris, while the Yaris is better in city...
Forum: Off-topic / Other Cars / Everything else Discussions 05-12-2018, 09:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,115
Posted By tarkus
I would like to see the return of the classic...

I would like to see the return of the classic version with the big curved wing on the back.

I saw a new Supra a couple of years ago at a car show. Very modern looking in an ugly, very angular...
Forum: Photo-Video-Media Gallery 03-03-2018, 04:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 26,587
Posted By tarkus
That's a terrible ending to what was looking like...

That's a terrible ending to what was looking like a great thread.
Forum: Cosmetic Modifications (Exterior/Interior) 01-21-2018, 10:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,903
Posted By tarkus
Start by putting on some bigger./sportier wheels...

Start by putting on some bigger./sportier wheels and tyres. Those all improve both the look and the ride. I'm currently running 205/50 16 tyres on mine. Any replacement wheels must have a 4 X100mm...
Forum: New YARIS Purchase Forum 01-21-2018, 10:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,115
Posted By tarkus
Probably a leak in the exhaust. Most likely the...

Probably a leak in the exhaust. Most likely the doughnut gasket needs replacing. I've had that with my current 2007 Yaris, and a friend has also had the same with his 2009.

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Forum: Photo-Video-Media Gallery 01-11-2018, 05:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,954
Posted By tarkus
I had a 2004 RS hatch. Fun car and cute with it....

I had a 2004 RS hatch. Fun car and cute with it. Ran flawlessly until it got totaled a couple of years ago. 😥

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Forum: Photo-Video-Media Gallery 12-27-2017, 09:51 AM
Replies: 2,071
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Posted By tarkus
Cool rims! What's the exhaust/muffler? Sent...

Cool rims! What's the exhaust/muffler?

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Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 10-10-2017, 08:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,444
Posted By tarkus
Sorry, I think I lost track of things somewhere...

Sorry, I think I lost track of things somewhere in this thread. :-(

Going by several of the other posts, I was getting the impression that dealers were trying to avoid doing the airbag recall. ...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 10-10-2017, 04:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,444
Posted By tarkus
It seems they have now. I dropped by my local...

It seems they have now. I dropped by my local dealership, Markville Toyota, and asked about the airbag recall. They checked the VIN and said, "actually there are about four safety-related recalls on...
Forum: Photo-Video-Media Gallery 09-14-2017, 03:46 PM
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Posted By tarkus
What's a right hand drive vehicle doing in...

What's a right hand drive vehicle doing in Canada?

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Forum: Off-topic / Other Cars / Everything else Discussions 08-13-2017, 09:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,296
Posted By tarkus
Engines are solid but their bodies are absolute...

Engines are solid but their bodies are absolute garbage. I've never seen one single manufacturer have worst than Mazda. Biggest reason I've never considered one[/QUOTE]
You see hardly any...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 08-13-2017, 10:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,953
Posted By tarkus
I guess you probably haven't been using synthetic...

I guess you probably haven't been using synthetic oil. I found that makes a huge difference on engine wear, and hence oil consumption.

Apart from that, my 2007 Yaris has only needed to have...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 08-03-2017, 09:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,947
Posted By tarkus
I do the 6-monthly oil change, using synthetic...

I do the 6-monthly oil change, using synthetic oil (bought when on sale). Both my 2006 Toyotas have very high mileage, and run flawlessly.

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Forum: Performance Modifications 07-30-2017, 01:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,008
Posted By tarkus
Another fairly straight forward mod is to...

Another fairly straight forward mod is to replace the crank pulley wheel with a low-weight pulley or an underdrive pulley

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Forum: Third Gen Yaris General Discussion 07-30-2017, 01:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,037
Posted By tarkus
I personally know two mechanics. One is a Toyota...

I personally know two mechanics. One is a Toyota master mechanic. Both of them swear by the Yaris, calling it bullet proof. One of them goes as far as saying the engine is the best Toyota ever...
Forum: Performance Modifications 07-29-2017, 03:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,008
Posted By tarkus
In that case you can just put in an AfE drop-in...

In that case you can just put in an AfE drop-in air filter also removing the carbon filter from the air box. Then put in a 1ZZ (Corolla/Matrix)throttle body. That will help open up your performance...
Forum: Performance Modifications 07-15-2017, 11:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 33,073
Posted By tarkus
That makes no sense. it should always come on...

That makes no sense. it should always come on and stay on for the first few minutes.

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Forum: Cosmetic Modifications (Exterior/Interior) 07-14-2017, 10:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,998
Posted By tarkus
A shite stripe - really?? :-) Sent from my...

A shite stripe - really?? :-)

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Forum: Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-13-2017, 01:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,064
Posted By tarkus
Older 4-bolt Honda Civic / Accura EL rims fit...

Older 4-bolt Honda Civic / Accura EL rims fit perfectly on a Yaris. I have a set from an EL on my Yaris now.

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Forum: Items for Sale by private party 06-15-2017, 09:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,387
Posted By tarkus
You've gotta love the uniqueness of the 2zr...

You've gotta love the uniqueness of the 2zr Viios. WRXs are all over the place in the Toronto area. Nothing really unique there


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Forum: Performance Modifications 04-28-2017, 11:49 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 31,711
Posted By tarkus
Install a 1zz (Corolla/ Matrix) throttle body to...

Install a 1zz (Corolla/ Matrix) throttle body to really open up the performance.

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Forum: Performance Modifications 04-23-2017, 09:33 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 82,182
Posted By tarkus
That's a good point. I had been wondering if...

That's a good point. I had been wondering if there wasn't a catch to some of these cheaper headers.

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Forum: Performance Modifications 04-22-2017, 10:17 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 82,182
Posted By tarkus
So just for example, does this one look legit? ...

So just for example, does this one look legit?

http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=161698748550&category=33632&pm=1&ds=0&t=1492913724413

Or maybe this one?
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Forum: Performance Modifications 04-22-2017, 11:50 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 82,182
Posted By tarkus
So which gives better low end or high end? ...

So which gives better low end or high end?

I also see a number of Yaris sports headers on evilBay, and I wonder if they're any good or should be avoided.

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Forum: Third Gen Yaris General Discussion 04-22-2017, 08:28 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 15,613
Posted By tarkus
First big mistake is going to a stealership. :-)...

First big mistake is going to a stealership. :-) To me it seems that gas prices in Canada drive a lot of the sales of small cars like the Yaris. I bought my first one purely because of getting a job...
Forum: Third Gen Yaris General Discussion 04-19-2017, 11:12 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 15,613
Posted By tarkus
I see several Yarii every day in the parking lot...

I see several Yarii every day in the parking lot where I work in the Toronto area. My nearby neighbor also has a Yaris, and there are plenty to be seen in the streets around Toronto.

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Forum: Performance Modifications 04-19-2017, 08:03 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 82,182
Posted By tarkus
OK, I would love to know if there are any other...

OK, I would love to know if there are any other good headers out there which give similar low Rev improvements.

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