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Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 03-06-2020, 10:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,957
Posted By JimKellyfan
yeah, you have 4 bolts accessible from the...

yeah, you have 4 bolts accessible from the outside, behind backing plate if the same as mine. I have a small shim from Napa in two of my four bolts on one side or the other, forget which side by now....
Forum: Performance Modifications 03-06-2020, 10:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,877
Posted By JimKellyfan
pics ?

pics ?
Forum: Performance Modifications 03-06-2020, 10:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,230
Posted By JimKellyfan
I was actually looking for an intake, as next...

I was actually looking for an intake, as next performance gain.
:barf:
maybe not the Injen I take it.
Forum: Performance Modifications 03-06-2020, 08:59 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,078
Posted By JimKellyfan
Well, I made it to 198K miles, and the rotors...

Well, I made it to 198K miles, and the rotors held up well, only pulsate if really rompin on it. Normal braking ok. But, I am down to 4 mm on the pads, and have a low pedal. RFear brakes finally...
Forum: Performance Modifications 03-06-2020, 08:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,713
Posted By JimKellyfan
I put mine in with the Mexican rough road springs...

I put mine in with the Mexican rough road springs (taller/stiffer) and not a lick a trouble from the set. Its been a few years n at least 50-60k miles. I would have to check exact. I probably have it...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 03-05-2020, 10:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,902
Posted By JimKellyfan
wheel bearing types

Anyone change their rear wheel bearings with non OEM, and besides Timken, any good brands out there ? I know the Yota one lists for 293.87 each, I can get the Yota ones for 194.35 each. However, on...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 03-10-2018, 03:47 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 150,966
Posted By JimKellyfan
Cool great story

great story / I too, have carried way too much weight and been aboard friends that have done the same and once heard a leaf spring go cling clang as we turned the corner in his van with construction...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 03-10-2018, 03:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,450
Posted By JimKellyfan
good idea, thanks / yeah when I hit my window up...

good idea, thanks / yeah when I hit my window up and it bottoms out, the lights dim, so yeah stock alternator is not enough juice / I know of a great rebuild place in Rock Hill, SC and would feel...
Forum: Performance Modifications 02-17-2018, 07:13 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 31,683
Posted By JimKellyfan
I put on the OBX header and feel a bit more...

I put on the OBX header and feel a bit more oomph. Pretty happy with my poor man upgrades so far. You do hear the clattery engine in the am a bit more, but no smoke and actually better fuel mileage...
Forum: Performance Modifications 11-22-2017, 05:28 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 31,683
Posted By JimKellyfan
I did the K & N filter and the OBD throttle plate...

I did the K & N filter and the OBD throttle plate spacer with some 80 mm bolts off amazon. feel like I got 3-5 in the butt dyno. More smooth and less useless windup in passing gear too. exhaust...
Forum: Third Gen Yaris General Discussion 07-09-2017, 06:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,604
Posted By JimKellyfan
I have Hikari LED bulbs in mine, both head and...

I have Hikari LED bulbs in mine, both head and fog.
2 yr warranty and 9600 lumens.
It's like natural daylight driving.
They have a little fan on back of bulb, so fitment in fog is fine, but...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 07-09-2017, 06:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,648
Posted By JimKellyfan
nope, yer good use 3rd gear, no 4th on heavier...

nope, yer good
use 3rd gear, no 4th on heavier loads
Forum: Performance Modifications 07-09-2017, 06:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,330
Posted By JimKellyfan
unless you are close to or frequent the beach....

unless you are close to or frequent the beach. increased air flow yes, but also particle size too.
If I were to do that mod, I would have to have the filter heavily oiled.
I just steer clear of...
Forum: Performance Modifications 07-09-2017, 06:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 33,063
Posted By JimKellyfan
yeah it also determines when we hit 4th for the...

yeah it also determines when we hit 4th for the auto tranny peoples
Forum: Performance Modifications 07-09-2017, 06:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,126
Posted By JimKellyfan
thanks for the offer, yeah kinda late on that.

thanks for the offer, yeah kinda late on that.
Forum: Performance Modifications 07-09-2017, 06:33 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 31,683
Posted By JimKellyfan
cool, that used to be the way to de-carbon the...

cool, that used to be the way to de-carbon the engine (water)
no way I could have that set up in the low country, as I at times, drive thru water deeper than that.
I was thinking more along the...
Forum: Performance Modifications 07-04-2017, 07:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,015
Posted By JimKellyfan
I wanted coil overs in a way, but because I tow...

I wanted coil overs in a way, but because I tow and carry weight sometimes, went with the stiffer (and taller) springs, the Mexican rough road from Yota. I also put the TRD struts n shocks, n changed...
Forum: Performance Modifications 07-04-2017, 06:40 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 82,170
Posted By JimKellyfan
Ordered OBX header and TC TB spacer off Amazon....

Ordered OBX header and TC TB spacer off Amazon. Buying two items off Amazon from OBX netted me 33 bucks off and was 12% their math. Was 199.99 and 74.99 before discount.
Forum: Performance Modifications 07-04-2017, 06:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,126
Posted By JimKellyfan
Just ordered OBX spacer for Scion and OBX header...

Just ordered OBX spacer for Scion and OBX header for Yaris. Looking at OBX site, the spacer is readily available and on site, whereas the header is done, no longer available on site. I bought from...
Forum: Performance Modifications 07-03-2017, 11:09 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 82,170
Posted By JimKellyfan
sizing

I am trying to determine which header for me. I do highway, but also like my low end. I am steering to a 4-2-1, or like design, but think the tubes should be bigger/posters had some copied/pasted...
Forum: Performance Modifications 07-03-2017, 08:32 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 31,683
Posted By JimKellyfan
LOL

:laughabove:
Forum: Performance Modifications 07-03-2017, 08:30 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 31,683
Posted By JimKellyfan
agreed

I went with just the TRD cat back and feel a little more somethin something with the butt dyno. Has me lookin fer more.
DC has one on Amazon for 257.97 currently.
It's in my wish list....
Forum: Performance Modifications 05-31-2017, 09:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 29,759
Posted By JimKellyfan
GET YERSELF A 12 VOLT LEAFBLOWER HOOKED INLINE ? ...

GET YERSELF A 12 VOLT LEAFBLOWER HOOKED INLINE ?
KIDDING.
SAW SOMEONE DO THAT TO A CAPRICE AND THOUGHT IT FUNNY.
Forum: Performance Modifications 05-31-2017, 09:39 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,078
Posted By JimKellyfan
Agreed.

Agreed.
Forum: Performance Modifications 05-31-2017, 09:38 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,078
Posted By JimKellyfan
Agreed. It was just the seemingly being bashed I...

Agreed. It was just the seemingly being bashed I disliked.
I work on cars all day.
N drive 80-100 miles/day in crazy (as it is everywhere) rush hr traffic, typically with the more aggressive...
Forum: Performance Modifications 05-31-2017, 09:34 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,078
Posted By JimKellyfan
Cool update

I have driven on the Max brakes for a few months now. Overall, I will be going back to my Toyota brake pad and rotor set up when done with these. I did machine the rotors and then painted them, and...
Forum: Southeast 03-08-2017, 03:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,962
Posted By JimKellyfan
Lots of places do them. Toyota and other shops....

Lots of places do them.
Toyota and other shops.
If not doing it yourself, save your paperwork as they will get yella again.
(most have a 1, 2 or 3 yr warranty and you will need it)
I have done...
Forum: Fuel Economy Forum 03-08-2017, 03:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 30,069
Posted By JimKellyfan
I keep it under 100 mph and get there as quick as...

I keep it under 100 mph and get there as quick as possible.
Always have, always will.
It's only money and ya can't take it with ya.
$ 1.98 this morning, but, when I needed it/// was $2.03...
Forum: Fuel Economy Forum 03-08-2017, 03:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 58,386
Posted By JimKellyfan
I get about 482KM in mine, split daily between...

I get about 482KM in mine, split daily between bad traffic jams and flyin down the interstate. (33/34 mpg typically) (26 mpg if towing)
Forum: Fuel Economy Forum 03-08-2017, 03:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 21,590
Posted By JimKellyfan
folded, they probably drag worse, really, less...

folded, they probably drag worse, really, less smooth parts that a way
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