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06-14-2007, 01:55 AM | #37 |
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so, getting the S sedan? heh...it's cool, but it doesn't have as much aftermarket support as the LB's.
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06-14-2007, 02:04 AM | #38 | |
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I am sorry for your initial big bucks to buy the car over there. $30K us money proly can get 3 LBs here. More about it, us modle here are "100% Made in Japan"; at least my window sticker said so and also stated its origin province in Japan. Anyone can spend big bucks on the car to make the car more JDM authentic, but there is always a line of acceptance level, and everyone's line draw differently. The LB model here comes with 2-door only, which did not give me a chance of letting the car been more JDM authentic, but at least Toyota told me that it was actually built in Japan. I am not that crazy to wish the IC chips inside ECM were also Japan-made, but at least I can tell myself: "Joe, this xxxxx part was made and imported from Japan, and now I am about to put it in to my car". I am hardcore in JDM parts at an illness level (I have seen worse!); JDM IS A PART OF MY CULTURE AND THAT IS MY REASON OF BEEN HARDCORD IN JDM. I'v even asked one of our club vendor/moderator if he knows his O/E parts were actually Jap made. It turned out he is not sure and no one knows if JDM O/E parts were really Jap made either. My brain was tired so I called up my connection and asked to import all parts from Japan Toyota dealer for me. That is the only way for me to tell myself "Yes, I have tried my best". About the body kit..... yup, same here. I will not put up any bodykit on it since it is my only car that I can eat out peacefully without worry, and stop asking for a table by window. I am not playing cheap on this car, because I have 50% of whole car in custom warp-around-edge clearbra. That costs more than a nice set of JDM bodykit with made-in-usa installation labor. If you have question about clearbra and where to get the best... mine was done at a store officially contracted by Ferrari, Lambo, Prosche dealers nationwide. I think their work can be considered the best clearbra on Earth! (my LB set a new record of "the cheapest car" in that store's history also ) Joseph ---------------------- FIY about best clearbra company: Premier Mobile Group Sample pic here "They offer on site service if you pay for their travel" |
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06-14-2007, 02:59 AM | #39 |
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06-14-2007, 03:31 AM | #40 |
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Nah, Haven't decided on either an LB or an S. Trying to configure ideas of a path I'll take with either one. The S will allow for more ease in transportation of my kiddo and my girlfriend likes it a lot. On the other hand, I prefer the LB even with the look of disgust on my gf's face.
If I were to go with the S, I'll be going all out with a flat/matte paint. It looks LOADS sexier without a gloss. Flat black S Sedan dropped with Tiens on 17" bronze anyone? |
06-14-2007, 03:42 AM | #41 | |
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Some may consider it a pointless waste of money, some may consider it fanatical attention to detail, but it does take a lot of time and dedication to track down these odds and ends that will bring your car closer to what it should really have been like... As for myself, I see my car as a kind of jack of all trades, master of none... It's gotta look good, it's gotta look somewhat aggressive, but not extreme. Burnout bodykit, smoked head and tail lights, eyelids, and a big fat white stripe down the middle will achieve just that. It'll also need to have a bit more oomph, an engine swap, over here at least, is the most cost-effective way to do this. As much as I would want a mental turbo 3S-GTE swap, the 2ZZ-GE seems most likely, as it is still a decently economical engine when driven below 6000RPM. Sound system is just fine as it is, not gonna win any sound level or quality awards, but more than enough for me to enjoy, and does not weigh a ton. Inside, eventually I want to cover most of the dash and consoles in black leather with red stitching to continue the theme, and CF trim parts. But most of that'll be next year, now is the time to plant a few money trees before anything can happen
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06-14-2007, 06:00 AM | #42 |
Drives: 07 Yaris LB Join Date: Jun 2007
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My plans are as follows:
Car alarm Shark fin or shorter stub antenna Maybe upgrade speakers or just subs and amp Mud guards/ mud flaps Custom interior lighting kit and much much more when I pay off my car... |
06-14-2007, 10:33 AM | #43 |
Drives: 07 yaris Join Date: Dec 2006
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all i want is some cornering exit power
so my goals are turbo or supercharger cusco coilovers some chassis bracing lsd and clutch some recaro seats that pretty much sums the next mod batch curently have TRD shocks TRD rear sway tanabe df210 tint stereo goals really are to kick the fun factor up a couple of notches and as for gas milage it willl still get over 30+
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06-14-2007, 11:41 AM | #44 |
Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: May 2007
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06-14-2007, 02:40 PM | #45 |
My LB is paid for and is my daily while I work on other projects.
Its got: wheels lip kit / spoiler painted interior / engine cover sub box / amp / deck and lighted filler Been trying to find a complete 2zz with harness for a swap but theres nothing around here. Other projects were delayed so this whole engine swap thing looks like its going to have to wait. We always have multiple vehicles so not having the Yaris for a month is no biggy, plus I dont have to worry about payments etc. I havent done much with it since the wheels since an engine swap was in the works there really isnt a point to buying a header, exhaust etc - only thing Id like to add is the Tein Coilovers.
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06-14-2007, 02:48 PM | #46 |
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My next Yaris goal is to have DOOR SILL PROTECTORS imported from a the US, an American dealership I guess.
They are no longer offered up here in Canada (seriously annoyed at that!), so I'll hafta see about importing, but the one I found on ebay who sells them wont ship them to Canada. Ugh. Eventually I hope to figure out this situation. Its already costing me more than I want to pay (than it should), bc I'm buying in Americans dollars and they are listed at above the price originally sold for up here, AND I have to them shipped to me. Such is life... but I REALLY want these damn door sill protectors. They are such a nice, classy, hot touch/accent to any car if you ask me. I love them! ^5
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06-14-2007, 04:06 PM | #49 |
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First, I need to buy one. I'm looking at purchasing a new '08 model, 5 speed with alloys, cold weather package, fog lights, arm rests, spoiler, rear bumper protector in absolute red. Hopefully, Toyota will make crusie control and a tach avaialble in the LB for '08.
I will probably add plus one size tires and wheels. I also have a pretty nice after market sound system which is currently in my daughter's car that I am also considering installing, as long as it doesn't require cutting up the interior. |
06-14-2007, 04:19 PM | #50 |
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Swaybars.
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06-14-2007, 04:20 PM | #51 |
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Oh, yeah, fog lights
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06-14-2007, 05:20 PM | #52 |
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It would be a dark bronze, I'm not one for the "gold" appeal.
Flat Black S Sedan Low Pro Wing 17" Bronze Wheels Tien Coilovers (various other suspension mods) Bride Front Buckets w/ Matched Interior Alipine System Far as Performance goes, I'd like to have around the mid 100s at the ground. Nothing crazy seeing how the power to rate ratio could be fantastic. Still trying to decide which route I would want to take. With that, I think I'd have a pretty stoute and mean looking Yaris. |
06-14-2007, 06:20 PM | #53 |
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cool, yeah, i want to have my whp somewhere in the mid 100s too.
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http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=120972 I am glad you see there are us-people in U.S. who are bone-level-JDM here. I am nothing to compare with my friends in Southern California, and I am sure they are here watching our posts and getting good laughs already. There are strong JDM dudes will do everything to convert us-JDM cars to a true JDM level. (I also hope you get the joke when everytime I use the "us" word ) Quote:
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