would LOVE to customize! Need low cost ideas! - Toyota Yaris Forums

charlene8301 · 12-28-2010, 06:18 PM

Well I got to start off saying I am a single mom and work p/t in the medical field while going to college. I have an '08 hatchback that I am wanting to customize. My boyfriend bought me the bright blue headlights for Christmas and even though I just got them installed and it isn't dark yet I love them already lol!

I seriously want to customize my car. I already have plans of painting the Toyota logo in black (my car is red) and my bf is thinking of buying me the racing grille in the future. I know I could take the toyota and yaris words off or could I paint them as well like the "t" logo? Also what else is affordable that would look great? Websites and photos would be awesome!

BTW I am interested in getting a wing that my bf saw online and I found on ebay, it sticks out a lil more and kind of curves down towards the sides of the car....I was wondering where else that is for sale online bc it seems like most sites only sell the tiny boring spoiler that is useless.

Please Yaris/Car buffs help this lady out!

Thanks!

The Architect · 12-28-2010, 11:32 PM

The standard "mod the yaris" package is a set of lowering springs, Wheels, headlights, tail lights, a spoiler, a tint job & of course a debadging.

If this is done tastefully it can make for a slick ride.

zuberio · 12-29-2010, 12:24 AM

Taking the toyota and yaris logos off the back is called 'de-badging' and there's plenty of tutorials on how to do this in the DIY section. Go for it!

If you've still got your steelies (stock steel wheels with hub caps) then you can either
1 - paint the hub caps (black? red?)
2 - get rid of the hub caps and paint the steelies (black? red?)
3 - get some new rims for your ride (small wheels for our small cars = cheap new rims ;)
4 - I remember some time ago someone took their stock steelies, painted them black and then added a stick-on chrome/shiny steel rim to them, very hot if you can find the lip

Tint your windows if you haven't already. (I still need to get around to that for my car)

Fog lights, of course. Our resident supplier and all around guy full of awesomness Cali Yaris can hook you up with good ones at a good price. I've met him in person a few times and bought many things from him - he won't let you down. Oh, and Cali Yaris may be able to hook you up with the spoiler you're looking for.

Signalling side mirror covers - I have the parts myself I just need to get around to installing them ... someday.

all the above mods are relatively inexpensive - so they won't break the bank. I'm sure other people around here will come up with cool stuff as well.

ilikerice · 12-29-2010, 09:10 AM

i like that spoiler alot. here is a TRD spoiler on mine, i got from trdsparks.com and it comes already painted with a template to drill your holes. i like it alot, but if you can find out where they sell that spoiler id get that instead cuz that is rare

i think lowering the yaris is first priority in any mod cuz the damn thing is so tall

33OH · 12-29-2010, 12:06 PM

The spoiler you're referring to is a JDM RS replica spoiler. I used to have the eBay one. Garm (Micro Image) carries it as well.

Shinare · 12-29-2010, 12:30 PM

I've heard that the rear sway bar addition is the best thing you can do for a yaris. I've yet to do it but saving up my precious pennies. For that and lowering springs.

cali yaris · 12-29-2010, 02:18 PM

^ In terms of pure driving pleasure, it is.

33OH · 12-30-2010, 01:43 PM

My first two mods would be (and were) lowering springs and wheels.

annn · 12-30-2010, 02:41 PM

http://www.microimageonline.com/forums/forum.php

Check out link for more mods than you will ever need ...

matthewai · 01-08-2011, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

^ In terms of pure driving pleasure, it is.

hey i was just wondering what are the differences between the 19mm and 23mm rear sway bars on the mi site is it just the size of the bars or is it different for different models like lb, sedan, or hb

WeeYari · 01-08-2011, 12:19 PM

It's just the size. Some people claim bigger is better. Maybe for auto-crossers, but for a DD, you won't notice any difference between 19 and 23mm.

annn · 01-08-2011, 12:43 PM

http://shop.microimageonline.com/Mic...ack-MI-hd1.htm

Here's a dirt cheap mod that will not be seen in your city,making your yaris a kind of a 1 of a kind for your city. Cosmetic and functional !

matthewai · 01-08-2011, 12:50 PM

thanks weewee i might jsut look into one well i was but i mean actually do something about it haha

matthewai · 01-08-2011, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by annn

http://shop.microimageonline.com/Mic...ack-MI-hd1.htm

Here's a dirt cheap mod that will not be seen in your city,making your yaris a kind of a 1 of a kind for your city. Cosmetic and functional !

is there a cf hood for sedans ? im sure there is somewhere anyone know?

WeeYari · 01-08-2011, 12:53 PM

^ There are a few. Two members I can think of at the moment with sedan cf hoods are Brian and fnkngrv.

12-28-2010, 11:32 PM	#2
The Architect Give Me Resonance View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: FL Posts: 648	The standard "mod the yaris" package is a set of lowering springs, Wheels, headlights, tail lights, a spoiler, a tint job & of course a debadging. If this is done tastefully it can make for a slick ride. __________________ (3) 12" Alpine Type R Subs/Hifonics BXi1208D Hifonics ZXi6.5c / 2006 Kicker ZX350.4 Knu Fleks 1/0 Wiring & In Big 3 Optima Yellow Top Battery/Iraggi HO Alternator Alpine CDA-105, KCA-420i/KCA-121b/KCE-400BT PG TLD22 8V Line Driver

12-29-2010, 12:24 AM	#3
zuberio Joined 3/08 ... really View User's Garage Drives: '07 Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 111	Taking the toyota and yaris logos off the back is called 'de-badging' and there's plenty of tutorials on how to do this in the DIY section. Go for it! If you've still got your steelies (stock steel wheels with hub caps) then you can either 1 - paint the hub caps (black? red?) 2 - get rid of the hub caps and paint the steelies (black? red?) 3 - get some new rims for your ride (small wheels for our small cars = cheap new rims ;) 4 - I remember some time ago someone took their stock steelies, painted them black and then added a stick-on chrome/shiny steel rim to them, very hot if you can find the lip Tint your windows if you haven't already. (I still need to get around to that for my car) Fog lights, of course. Our resident supplier and all around guy full of awesomness Cali Yaris can hook you up with good ones at a good price. I've met him in person a few times and bought many things from him - he won't let you down. Oh, and Cali Yaris may be able to hook you up with the spoiler you're looking for. Signalling side mirror covers - I have the parts myself I just need to get around to installing them ... someday. all the above mods are relatively inexpensive - so they won't break the bank. I'm sure other people around here will come up with cool stuff as well. __________________ Last edited by zuberio; 12-29-2010 at 12:25 AM. Reason: Added Cali Yaris as contact for possible spolier

12-29-2010, 12:30 PM	#6
Shinare Bronze bombshell yaris Drives: 09 Yaris HB 3door Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 641	I've heard that the rear sway bar addition is the best thing you can do for a yaris. I've yet to do it but saving up my precious pennies. For that and lowering springs. __________________ Now I drive a CARMINE RED METALLIC 09 Yaris 3-door!! I'm Back!!! WooHoo!! Mods done so far: Tinted windows, Viper 211HV Remote Keyless Entry, Atoto Android headunit, backup camera, steering wheel controls Before it was totaled I drove a 2007 Black Sand Pearl 3 Door Lift-Back M/T with 49k miles. Stock Everything except for black tint, all red badges, red dash, and stealth garage door opener. Ultra-Gauge mounted on steering wheel. A1 Electric MES Central Locks and Avital 3100 Alarm system.

12-29-2010, 02:18 PM	#7
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ In terms of pure driving pleasure, it is. __________________ 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.

01-08-2011, 12:19 PM	#11
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,740	It's just the size. Some people claim bigger is better. Maybe for auto-crossers, but for a DD, you won't notice any difference between 19 and 23mm. __________________

12-29-2010, 12:06 PM	#5
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	The spoiler you're referring to is a JDM RS replica spoiler. I used to have the eBay one. Garm (Micro Image) carries it as well.

12-30-2010, 01:43 PM	#8
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	My first two mods would be (and were) lowering springs and wheels.

12-30-2010, 02:41 PM	#9
annn ヤリスワールド Drives: 2008 HB Join Date: May 2010 Location: seattle Posts: 380	http://www.microimageonline.com/forums/forum.php Check out link for more mods than you will ever need ...

01-08-2011, 12:43 PM	#12
annn ヤリスワールド Drives: 2008 HB Join Date: May 2010 Location: seattle Posts: 380	http://shop.microimageonline.com/Mic...ack-MI-hd1.htm Here's a dirt cheap mod that will not be seen in your city,making your yaris a kind of a 1 of a kind for your city. Cosmetic and functional !

01-08-2011, 12:50 PM	#13
matthewai Drives: it is kinda stock Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: united states Posts: 1,258	thanks weewee i might jsut look into one well i was but i mean actually do something about it haha

01-08-2011, 12:53 PM	#15
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,740	^ There are a few. Two members I can think of at the moment with sedan cf hoods are Brian and fnkngrv. __________________

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