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rob323 · 03-19-2009, 04:14 PM

If the Yaris is anything like the echo in the brake pedal department, it is fairly easy to modify the existing pedal and install a dual master cylinder balance bar setup. And no need for a booster either. But you will have to redo all the brake lines, and I wouldn't even bother if you have ABS.

CASTREX · 03-19-2009, 04:31 PM

Did that came out of a fighter jet or something?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tamago

Tamago · 03-19-2009, 04:34 PM

nope

but i've considered one.

it actually is a good deal if you consider what it does, AND still steers the car ;)

Nexus1155 · 03-19-2009, 04:50 PM

LOL Garm, are you going to be running in a 24 hour circuit and stripping your car down to bare metal when you run that steering wheel?

Data acquisition is nice to have, but ever in an emergency and needed to grab on that area for some reason say goodbye, that is unless you are a go-kart and have full lock to lock steering in half a turn and would never need to turn that much?

cali yaris · 03-20-2009, 12:30 AM

UPDATES MARCH 19:

Had a lot of fun with Art working on the cars today. We took out his turbo mani from the xB so he could repair/weld a crack it developed. Art got more of the IC piping done.

Then I mounted the AEM air/fuel gauge, next to the Autometer gauges I already had. Came with a white face option, nice match. It's actually the same size as the others.

Hole saw FTW:

Then we removed the gas pedal. The spacing isn't quite the same as the xB (cable pedal), but if I can find an xB pedal with the cable and bracket, we are good to go with a spacer to align the holes.

yaris-me · 03-21-2009, 02:42 PM

You put the gauges on the glove box. Smart!

cali yaris · 03-21-2009, 10:13 PM

ha, thanks. I knew I wasn't going to use that space for anything else.

m911gt · 03-21-2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

ha, thanks. I knew I wasn't going to use that space for anything else.

yeah, it's not often you'll need gloves in California ;)

cali yaris · 03-23-2009, 12:34 AM

UPDATE MARCH 22:

Piping's coming along

eTiMaGo · 03-23-2009, 12:55 AM

my, my, my... taking shape quite nicely!

Sabretooth · 03-23-2009, 02:34 AM

I cant wait to see a final product, my buddy just got back his Eclipse GS-T from the shop, its been there for a year between the buying of parts, rebuilding and beefing up the motor, and all the custom work to get the piping and stuff perfect for the car. It is not tuned and it is a HUGE difference so far, only 7-8lbs on the stock GS-X ECU, but its a pretty little thing, hes going to be using it as a Daily Driver at 14lbs. Were now doing a betting pool at work on how much HP tuned the car is going to have...lol

Just after seeing his car and riding in it, I wish I had the time and money to start putting together a turbo kit, or just swap the F'ing motor already.

Sorry, not to try and threadjack, which I dont think I even came close, lol

Parmas · 03-23-2009, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

UPDATE MARCH 22:

Piping's coming along

Hey garm I am wondering that the turbo is facing right (looking from the engine bay). I think this way you needed to make longer piping to get to the inlet of intercooler. Do you have any other pics without the front bumper showing more the routing of the piping?

CASTREX · 03-23-2009, 01:04 PM

His intercooler has the inlet and outlet on the same side (right) That is the trick behind this piping set up!
Is a vertical flow unit.

Actually this way he has the shortest possible pipe routing...

I guess that is one of the good things from turbotoyotas original design.

cali yaris · 03-23-2009, 02:28 PM

^ Castrex is correct

PHXDEMON · 03-23-2009, 07:54 PM

sweet updates

cali yaris · 03-23-2009, 09:51 PM

Quote:

I guess that is one of the good things from turbotoyotas original design.

hehe, re-reading your post. The TurboToyotas kit I bought did not come with piping, but because of the intercooler configuration, it was kind of obvious what routing would be optimum.

In this newer version, the piping is all increased in size, and the filter is now at the top, instead of near the ground (that was NOT a good design the first time!)

Parmas · 03-24-2009, 12:41 AM

That intercooler is a good route you went to although it is not suitable for me since the turbo is facing in the opposite direction!

Do you have any pics of the back engine were the turbo is situated etc...?

cali yaris · 03-24-2009, 01:19 AM

no pics back there, but I will take some soon.

03-20-2009, 12:30 AM	#149
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	UPDATES MARCH 19: Had a lot of fun with Art working on the cars today. We took out his turbo mani from the xB so he could repair/weld a crack it developed. Art got more of the IC piping done. Then I mounted the AEM air/fuel gauge, next to the Autometer gauges I already had. Came with a white face option, nice match. It's actually the same size as the others. Hole saw FTW: Then we removed the gas pedal. The spacing isn't quite the same as the xB (cable pedal), but if I can find an xB pedal with the cable and bracket, we are good to go with a spacer to align the holes. __________________ 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.

03-21-2009, 10:13 PM	#151
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	ha, thanks. I knew I wasn't going to use that space for anything else. __________________ 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.

03-23-2009, 12:34 AM	#153
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	UPDATE MARCH 22: Piping's coming along __________________ 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 microimage seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific. Last edited by cali yaris; 03-23-2009 at 01:23 AM.*

03-23-2009, 12:55 AM	#154
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03-23-2009, 02:34 AM	#155
Sabretooth 37HSSV View User's Garage Drives: '11 Mazdaspeed 3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St Cloud FL Posts: 1,395	I cant wait to see a final product, my buddy just got back his Eclipse GS-T from the shop, its been there for a year between the buying of parts, rebuilding and beefing up the motor, and all the custom work to get the piping and stuff perfect for the car. It is not tuned and it is a HUGE difference so far, only 7-8lbs on the stock GS-X ECU, but its a pretty little thing, hes going to be using it as a Daily Driver at 14lbs. Were now doing a betting pool at work on how much HP tuned the car is going to have...lol Just after seeing his car and riding in it, I wish I had the time and money to start putting together a turbo kit, or just swap the F'ing motor already. Sorry, not to try and threadjack, which I dont think I even came close, lol __________________ 07 Toyota Yaris Hatchback -sold- 11 Mazdaspeed 3 -SRI/TIP, 3 inch TBI, Custom FMIC, Tuned by Cobb Accessport, HKS ssq2 BOV, Upgraded HPFP- Clean stock look... Killer performance.

03-19-2009, 04:14 PM	#145
rob323 Don't drive it, RALLY it! Drives: 1999 echo PRC rally car Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Joyner, Brisbane Posts: 321	If the Yaris is anything like the echo in the brake pedal department, it is fairly easy to modify the existing pedal and install a dual master cylinder balance bar setup. And no need for a booster either. But you will have to redo all the brake lines, and I wouldn't even bother if you have ABS.

03-19-2009, 04:50 PM	#148
Nexus1155 Bathroom + Laptop = <3 Drives: Audi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dorchester Posts: 1,009	LOL Garm, are you going to be running in a 24 hour circuit and stripping your car down to bare metal when you run that steering wheel? Data acquisition is nice to have, but ever in an emergency and needed to grab on that area for some reason say goodbye, that is unless you are a go-kart and have full lock to lock steering in half a turn and would never need to turn that much?

03-21-2009, 02:42 PM	#150
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	You put the gauges on the glove box. Smart!

03-23-2009, 02:28 PM	#158
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ Castrex is correct __________________ 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.

03-23-2009, 07:54 PM	#159
PHXDEMON View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Red Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 885	sweet updates

03-24-2009, 12:41 AM	#161
Parmas Drives: Vitz RS Turbo Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ML Posts: 576	That intercooler is a good route you went to although it is not suitable for me since the turbo is facing in the opposite direction! Do you have any pics of the back engine were the turbo is situated etc...?

03-24-2009, 01:19 AM	#162
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	no pics back there, but I will take some soon. __________________ 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.

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