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DerFlosser · 11-22-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Loren

Immeasurable awesomeness.

I have been waiting a while to comment on this thread....I wanted to quote somebody. I think Loren hit it on the head. I think that I am going to have to stop by to take a ride and/or see this beast. LOVE IT Scott!

1NZYaris1 · 11-22-2009, 06:37 PM

Won't be long now before we should get a video of it in action

CTScott · 11-22-2009, 07:18 PM

Almost there - I put the gas tank back in yesterday, and mounted the plow today for a test run. The plow sits far forward, so it really puts some weight on the front springs. Steering and handling is fine with the weight, it's just that the springs sag too much, so I am going to try to find some much beefier springs that will fit. I am also going to move the mounting pins up about 6 inches higher.

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custom Lftback · 11-22-2009, 07:19 PM

SAHWEEEEET!!! this is by far the coolest project I have ever seen!

*MAD DOG* · 11-22-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

Almost there - I put the gas tank back in yesterday, and mounted the plow today for a test run. The plow sits far forward, so it really puts some weight on the front springs. Steering and handling is fine with the weight, it's just that the springs sag too much, so I am going to try to find some much beefier springs that will fit. I am also going to move the mounting pins up about 6 inches higher.

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A level of awesomeness never achieved before

1NZYaris1 · 11-22-2009, 11:11 PM

CT , why dont you just put some spring blocks in .

CTScott · 11-22-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 1NZYaris1

CT , why dont you just put some spring blocks in .

That's a possible solution. They are far cheaper than springs.

TheRealEnth · 11-23-2009, 12:29 AM

u could always throw some weight or shield on the back.

CtrlAltDefeat · 11-23-2009, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRealEnth

u could always throw some weight or shield on the back.

I say mount some machine guns and armor on it, paint it black and call it a day

fmicle · 11-23-2009, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CtrlAltDefeat

I say mount some machine guns and armor on it, paint it black and call it a day

+1

TinyGiant · 11-23-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fmicle

+1

+2

i think you should make up some cosmetic ones just for kicks :)

supmet · 11-23-2009, 01:50 PM

nope, you gotta go with real ones to counter balance the weight of the plow. You're already 70% of the way to madmax, why stop now?

TinyGiant · 11-23-2009, 01:55 PM

lol i would love to have a crashy to tool around with if i had a garage i'd do it. would be sweet to make a yaris rat rod or something

fmicle · 11-23-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TinyGiant

+2

i think you should make up some cosmetic ones just for kicks :)

Yeah, install a roof turret... something that could be easily converted between sunroof and functional turret with a 20 mm gun or something

CTScott · 11-27-2009, 02:51 PM

I just finished Crashy's 4" front lift kit. I fabricated brackets to move the lower strut mounts up 4 inches higher. The combination of the 4" lift and the pre-compression of the front springs has gained me 6" of ground clearance with the plow mounted.

Custom lift kit:
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supmet · 11-27-2009, 03:39 PM

too much win for one thread...

schleppy · 11-27-2009, 03:57 PM

Unreal Scott. You're a crazy man, and that's definitely a compliment.

Sodium Duck · 11-27-2009, 04:59 PM

How is the angle on the driveshafts now?

11-22-2009, 06:37 PM	#164
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11-22-2009, 07:19 PM	#166
custom Lftback View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,054	SAHWEEEEET!!! this is by far the coolest project I have ever seen! __________________ C-Lift -------------------------------------------------------------- Current Mods: MI Armrest; Full LED conversion (interior and exterior); RS spoiler; Tinted windows; Tanabe DF210 lowering springs; aftermarket door speakers; 12" RF P3 subwoofer with custom box wrapped in Neffy; seat covers; HID 8000K headlights; HID 3000K foglights; 13mm PG hub spacers; muffler delete with dual tip; eyelids; and.. A little red Domo mascot!

11-22-2009, 11:11 PM	#168
1NZYaris1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,566	CT , why dont you just put some spring blocks in . __________________ http://www.microimageonline.com/forums/index.php

11-23-2009, 12:29 AM	#170
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	u could always throw some weight or shield on the back. __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

11-23-2009, 01:55 PM	#175
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	lol i would love to have a crashy to tool around with if i had a garage i'd do it. would be sweet to make a yaris rat rod or something __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

11-22-2009, 07:18 PM	#165
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	Almost there - I put the gas tank back in yesterday, and mounted the plow today for a test run. The plow sits far forward, so it really puts some weight on the front springs. Steering and handling is fine with the weight, it's just that the springs sag too much, so I am going to try to find some much beefier springs that will fit. I am also going to move the mounting pins up about 6 inches higher.

11-23-2009, 01:50 PM	#174
supmet Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 4 Door Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,357	nope, you gotta go with real ones to counter balance the weight of the plow. You're already 70% of the way to madmax, why stop now?

11-27-2009, 02:51 PM	#177
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	I just finished Crashy's 4" front lift kit. I fabricated brackets to move the lower strut mounts up 4 inches higher. The combination of the 4" lift and the pre-compression of the front springs has gained me 6" of ground clearance with the plow mounted. Custom lift kit: The complete opposite of slammed:

11-27-2009, 03:39 PM	#178
supmet Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 4 Door Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,357	too much win for one thread...

11-27-2009, 03:57 PM	#179
schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	Unreal Scott. You're a crazy man, and that's definitely a compliment.

11-27-2009, 04:59 PM	#180
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	How is the angle on the driveshafts now? __________________ 42.88

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