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redduck · 09-15-2007, 10:49 AM

So the XB, XA, and the yaris all share the same exact engine. From a tuners stand point which is the best car to start to modify? Modify as in go faster. My thoughts are, the yaris is probably the lightest of the 3 so it would be the best. What are your opinion?

blueskana · 09-15-2007, 11:20 AM

How deep down the rabbit hole do you want to go?????????

redduck · 09-15-2007, 11:29 AM

man I want to live in that rabbit hole

blueskana · 09-15-2007, 11:49 AM

Muahahahahahahaaaa.... get the simplest, lightest one, pray and have patience for the aftermarket scene. Honestly, the less there is to the car off the lot, the better I feel about working it over. Plus it's the cheapest. I'd say Yaris.

xpeteyjtx · 09-15-2007, 11:56 AM

You will not be making more than 5whp in a Yaris unless you go forced induction. This will cost you A LOT of money... atleast $3,000 when it is all said and done. If the ECU is indeed restrictive in these cars, I do not believe there is a chip/tuner available (as of yet) that alters any A/F ratio, timing, or shift firmness (for an A/T).

blueskana · 09-16-2007, 07:14 PM

xpeteyjtx: please don't take this as an offense, but RE the question of "Which of these three do I get", I don't see how/if this applies or answers the above. If this was a "Yaris or 91' CRX or mkIII MR2" I could see how your statement is beneficial. Considering these choices however, I don't. As far as performance potential I think it has the least restrictions/highest ceiling of the three, though I agree the best stuff still needs to come down the pike from the aftermarket. Redduck, check out the UK Yaris sites to get a taiste of what can oneday be done.
Again, Xpete, I'm not trying to be a dick, just trying to keep it pertinent to the original question on choices.

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pp.sweet · 09-16-2007, 07:53 PM

Looking at the new stuff coming out..the XB..would give you room for stuff and can still be modded to your hearts content..I really like my 3dr yaris..but the new XB look like a great little car..my 3 cents

jdgriswald · 09-16-2007, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by pp.sweet

..but the new XB look like a great little car..

Not much little left about the new xB. No longer nimble, quirky or as fun. Think Camry wagon.

staticorex · 09-16-2007, 08:15 PM

The xb gen 1 will never be a performance car. It lacks the agility. The 2nd gen also will take away from the after market for 1st gens. The XA is more nimble, but also changed completely to the XD.

The Yaris is no powerhouse, nor is it much of a ralley car. But of the three, drop the weight a little, increase handling, and wait for the big FI kits.

I think Yaris is the best bet.

09-15-2007, 10:49 AM	#1
redduck Drives: Yaris Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 136	which one? So the XB, XA, and the yaris all share the same exact engine. From a tuners stand point which is the best car to start to modify? Modify as in go faster. My thoughts are, the yaris is probably the lightest of the 3 so it would be the best. What are your opinion?

09-15-2007, 11:56 AM	#5
xpeteyjtx Drives: 07 BB Yaris Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 54	You will not be making more than 5whp in a Yaris unless you go forced induction. This will cost you A LOT of money... atleast $3,000 when it is all said and done. If the ECU is indeed restrictive in these cars, I do not believe there is a chip/tuner available (as of yet) that alters any A/F ratio, timing, or shift firmness (for an A/T). Last edited by xpeteyjtx; 09-15-2007 at 12:07 PM.

09-16-2007, 07:53 PM	#7
pp.sweet View User's Garage Drives: Red Yaris HatchBack Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sunny,Florida Posts: 298	Looking at the new stuff coming out..the XB..would give you room for stuff and can still be modded to your hearts content..I really like my 3dr yaris..but the new XB look like a great little car..my 3 cents __________________ Don't hate. congratulate!! wELCOME TO oUR wORLD..

09-16-2007, 08:15 PM	#9
staticorex View User's Garage Drives: Sc'd Yaris Sedan. Join Date: May 2007 Location: civilwar town. Posts: 660	The xb gen 1 will never be a performance car. It lacks the agility. The 2nd gen also will take away from the after market for 1st gens. The XA is more nimble, but also changed completely to the XD. The Yaris is no powerhouse, nor is it much of a ralley car. But of the three, drop the weight a little, increase handling, and wait for the big FI kits. I think Yaris is the best bet. __________________ Tantum religio potuit suadere malorum.

09-15-2007, 11:20 AM	#2
blueskana View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 206	How deep down the rabbit hole do you want to go?????????

09-15-2007, 11:29 AM	#3
redduck Drives: Yaris Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 136	man I want to live in that rabbit hole

09-15-2007, 11:49 AM	#4
blueskana View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 206	Muahahahahahahaaaa.... get the simplest, lightest one, pray and have patience for the aftermarket scene. Honestly, the less there is to the car off the lot, the better I feel about working it over. Plus it's the cheapest. I'd say Yaris.

09-16-2007, 07:14 PM	#6
blueskana View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 206	xpeteyjtx: please don't take this as an offense, but RE the question of "Which of these three do I get", I don't see how/if this applies or answers the above. If this was a "Yaris or 91' CRX or mkIII MR2" I could see how your statement is beneficial. Considering these choices however, I don't. As far as performance potential I think it has the least restrictions/highest ceiling of the three, though I agree the best stuff still needs to come down the pike from the aftermarket. Redduck, check out the UK Yaris sites to get a taiste of what can oneday be done. Again, Xpete, I'm not trying to be a dick, just trying to keep it pertinent to the original question on choices. .02