Cornering - Toyota Yaris Forums

AppleBuggie · 07-22-2009, 04:25 PM

I've had my 1300 06 AT Vitz for about 2 months now and I've noticed a couple things. Since this is the best place to ask:

I find that the car does not accelerate right away at times. For example on overtaking someone, I'd want to pump the gas a little to go into another 'gear' and the car just takes it's own sweet time. A friend of mine said it's the VVT is that true?

Also in cornering, the car feels as if it slows down when turning corners. I'm moving at an ok speed, I go to break a little, turn and exit out the corner and i get nothing, it just slows down. Is it because of the whole 1.3 litre thing? Is it becuz itz less power? Is this quite normal?

808_Yaris · 07-22-2009, 04:46 PM

i think your in the wrong section of the forums...

Altitude · 07-22-2009, 05:15 PM

Automatic Tranny FTL.

*Chris07LB* · 07-22-2009, 05:22 PM

1.3L econo box... they are all slow.

TheRealEnth · 07-22-2009, 05:24 PM

Yes, you are in the wrong section, but concerning your questions... I dont know if you mean it takes a while before your car reacts to the pedals, that would be because of electronic throttle control. Unless you mean it takes its sweet time to give power then of course that is because of the low powered engine. With the second issue, im not sure if you have ABS, if you do then that could be it. But also it has to do with technique of turning a corner. Obviously if you brake and take a turn slow, dont expect to come out of the turn going with speed. you need to keep the momentum on turns because of our underpowered vehicles. Just trying to help

1NZYaris1 · 07-22-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris07LB

1.3L econo box... they are all slow.

speak for your own car. Nothing wrong with mine

808_Yaris · 07-22-2009, 05:46 PM

if you need more throttle on response...three words BLITZ THROTTLE CONTROLLER

cali yaris · 07-22-2009, 05:50 PM

@ RealEnth: good thoughtful answer

AppleBuggie · 07-22-2009, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRealEnth

Yes, you are in the wrong section...

Yea wasnt sure, it said General Discussion so...

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRealEnth

I dont know if you mean it takes a while before your car reacts to the pedals, that would be because of electronic throttle control. Unless you mean it takes its sweet time to give power then of course that is because of the low powered engine. With the second issue, im not sure if you have ABS, if you do then that could be it. But also it has to do with technique of turning a corner. Obviously if you brake and take a turn slow, dont expect to come out of the turn going with speed. you need to keep the momentum on turns because of our underpowered vehicles. Just trying to help

Yea it takes a while to me comparing it with the other cars i've driven which were bigger engines. I just wondered if it was normal. Yea i do try to keep the momentum but...sometimes just doesnt happen. I guess it would take some getting used to.

Thanx tho

*Chris07LB* · 07-22-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 1NZYaris1

speak for your own car. Nothing wrong with mine

Sorry, I call it like it is. It's my slow 4 banger beater, which I love driving btw, but fast it is not.

I have supercharged toys for when the speed bug bites.

cali yaris · 07-22-2009, 05:57 PM

pretend it's an old VW, that's exactly how mine used to drive

AppleBuggie · 07-22-2009, 06:05 PM

*sigh* wish i could join in with the speed talk :(. i feel so depressed.

*tomato* · 07-22-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AppleBuggie

*sigh* wish i could join in with the speed talk :(. i feel so depressed.

Awww. Don't feel bad. It takes a while to get used to it, but eventually the car grows on you.

AppleBuggie · 07-22-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tomato

Awww. Don't feel bad. It takes a while to get used to it, but eventually the car grows on you.

Yea well at least I can just look the part

But other than that i love it.

cali yaris · 07-22-2009, 10:33 PM

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pretend it's an old VW, that's exactly how mine used to drive

I meant my old VW (not my Yaris), in case there was a misunderstanding! I used to have to "plan" for hills...

1NZYaris1 · 07-22-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

I meant my old VW (not my Yaris), in case there was a misunderstanding! I used to have to "plan" for hills...

Or drive around them

, but know you just fly over them right

CtrlAltDefeat · 07-23-2009, 04:55 AM

sadly, the auto transmission has been recognized as being really bad almost across the board; slow to downshift, and power sapping. The smaller engine has to be rowed through the gears to keep it on the boil. An auto 1.3L is pretty much going to be an economy car all the way, I'm afraid...

You could go the hyper-miler route, and enjoy your fourty-something mpg on the other hand

CtrlAltDefeat · 07-23-2009, 04:58 AM

Hey you know what? It still handles very well... You could mod it for handling and take it on some downhill twisties and have some fun! One of the major appeals of this car is how well it handles...

07-22-2009, 04:25 PM	#1
AppleBuggie Meep! Meep! Drives: Toyota Vitz Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Over heeeere! Posts: 5	Cornering I've had my 1300 06 AT Vitz for about 2 months now and I've noticed a couple things. Since this is the best place to ask: I find that the car does not accelerate right away at times. For example on overtaking someone, I'd want to pump the gas a little to go into another 'gear' and the car just takes it's own sweet time. A friend of mine said it's the VVT is that true? Also in cornering, the car feels as if it slows down when turning corners. I'm moving at an ok speed, I go to break a little, turn and exit out the corner and i get nothing, it just slows down. Is it because of the whole 1.3 litre thing? Is it becuz itz less power? Is this quite normal?

07-22-2009, 04:46 PM	#2
808_Yaris Where is Oahu? View User's Garage Drives: 5-door meteorite metallic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: HI Posts: 1,346	i think your in the wrong section of the forums... __________________ 808_Yaris Air Runner Thread:http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...655#post329655 808_Yaris Air Runner Video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUkqox5d5No 808_Yaris Retrofit Projector Pictures:http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22461

07-22-2009, 05:24 PM	#5
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	Yes, you are in the wrong section, but concerning your questions... I dont know if you mean it takes a while before your car reacts to the pedals, that would be because of electronic throttle control. Unless you mean it takes its sweet time to give power then of course that is because of the low powered engine. With the second issue, im not sure if you have ABS, if you do then that could be it. But also it has to do with technique of turning a corner. Obviously if you brake and take a turn slow, dont expect to come out of the turn going with speed. you need to keep the momentum on turns because of our underpowered vehicles. Just trying to help __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

07-22-2009, 05:46 PM	#7
808_Yaris Where is Oahu? View User's Garage Drives: 5-door meteorite metallic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: HI Posts: 1,346	if you need more throttle on response...three words BLITZ THROTTLE CONTROLLER __________________ 808_Yaris Air Runner Thread:http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...655#post329655 808_Yaris Air Runner Video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUkqox5d5No 808_Yaris Retrofit Projector Pictures:http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22461

07-22-2009, 05:50 PM	#8
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	@ RealEnth: good thoughtful answer __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

07-22-2009, 05:15 PM	#3
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	Automatic Tranny FTL.

07-22-2009, 05:22 PM	#4
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	1.3L econo box... they are all slow.

07-22-2009, 05:57 PM	#11
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	pretend it's an old VW, that's exactly how mine used to drive __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

07-22-2009, 06:05 PM	#12
AppleBuggie Meep! Meep! Drives: Toyota Vitz Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Over heeeere! Posts: 5	sigh wish i could join in with the speed talk :(. i feel so depressed.

07-23-2009, 04:55 AM	#17
CtrlAltDefeat I ♥ Yaris View User's Garage Drives: Black 08 LB MT & red 97 Miata Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 1,313	sadly, the auto transmission has been recognized as being really bad almost across the board; slow to downshift, and power sapping. The smaller engine has to be rowed through the gears to keep it on the boil. An auto 1.3L is pretty much going to be an economy car all the way, I'm afraid... You could go the hyper-miler route, and enjoy your fourty-something mpg on the other hand __________________ The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. - Bertrand Russell

07-23-2009, 04:58 AM	#18
CtrlAltDefeat I ♥ Yaris View User's Garage Drives: Black 08 LB MT & red 97 Miata Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 1,313	Hey you know what? It still handles very well... You could mod it for handling and take it on some downhill twisties and have some fun! One of the major appeals of this car is how well it handles... __________________ The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. - Bertrand Russell

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