2012 mods/Parts - Page 4 - Toyota Yaris Forums

muffin_top · 06-09-2012, 11:50 AM

I got an e-mail back from Tanabe yesterday, testing is all this month and availability in July presuming all goes well.

Can't wait, the factory exhaust has a note. Sounds like rocks in a blender when you give her the beans.. Awful.

muffin_top · 06-12-2012, 07:20 PM

Tooter-

Thanks for the reply, and the photo of your exhaust! The center exit looks damn cool and right at home on your car.

I will shoot Garm an email about the Tanabe setup, hopefully he can help. Back in the day I had the Touring Medalion on my '89 Civic Si hatch. Great sound and excellent fit. My dilemma is that I want something that looks and sounds mature. Definitely don't want anything that sounds fartastic.

Good color 040 for the win!!

tooter · 06-13-2012, 01:23 AM

Garm also sells the exhaust on my car. I chose it over the Tanabe because I like centered twin tips more than a large single offset tip. But that's just a personal preference. They're both excellent exhausts.

Here's a sound clip of the Tanabe Touring:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROeri...feature=relmfu

And a sound clip of the Micro Image Center:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQjo6tRJU8k

muffin_top · 06-13-2012, 08:57 PM

Appreciate the links on the sound clips.

I can't get over how tasty the center exit MI exhaust looks. Sounds mean too!

Were I sure the current Tanabe Touring p/n would fit my '12, it would be on the way.

In other news my JDM RS side skirts came in today!

The part numbers were good for the US ordering system but none of the PDC's showed them in stock. After buring a favor in the parts department they made some calls and were able to get them somewhat quickly. Just for fun, we tried all the color codes and all but the "Gin Buck" were available for order. They came already painted with the light grey rubber border already installed. Only extra items were the white screw plugs for the front fender hardware, couple screws and grommets. Only bad part was the stomach burning $917 for the lot... and thats at 10% over dealer cost. Yikes!

Should have them on tomorrow if all goes well..

tooter · 06-14-2012, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muffin_top

Should have them on tomorrow if all goes well..

Well, muffin... it's tomorrow.
Where's the pics?

(just clownin' around...

)

When you do get the gaurds installed, I'd really like to see them.

muffin_top · 06-15-2012, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tooter

Well, muffin... it's tomorrow.
Where's the pics?

(just clownin' around...

)

When you do get the gaurds installed, I'd really like to see them.

My body shop chickened out, they weren't feeling like drilling 14 holes in my rocker panel... Sissies!

I'm putting them on now, should have pics shortly!

muffin_top · 06-15-2012, 10:14 PM

Alrighty then.. Got them installed, wasn't a super awful time as had anticipated. Here is a shot from early this morning.

Wheel specs; Rays Engineering Gram Light 57 Optimise (Ceramic White) 16x6.5 +45 offset with 205/45-16 Dunlop Direzza DZ101. Stock RS/SE suspension for now...

After..

tooter · 06-18-2012, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muffin_top

Alrighty then.. Got them installed, wasn't a super awful time as had anticipated. Here is a shot from early this morning.

Wheel specs; Rays Engineering Gram Light 57 Optimise (Ceramic White) 16x6.5 +45 offset with 205/45-16 Dunlop Direzza DZ101. Stock RS/SE suspension for now...

After..

Nice.

It subtly aligns the lower edges.

Greenbean · 06-18-2012, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muffin_top

Alrighty then.. Got them installed,

Looking good man!

I also wanna give you props on the EG I see hiding there!

muffin_top · 06-18-2012, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tooter

Nice.

It subtly aligns the lower edges.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greenbean

Looking good man!

I also wanna give you props on the EG I see hiding there!

Thanks for the kind words gents! The EG and EM1 to the right were both massive balls of poo when purchased.. Honestly the EG was headed for the scrap yard before I rescued her. I find these cars and start to feel sorry for them, kinda like a lost dog or something.. My body and paint guy is in line for sainthood after those two.

I found it quite irritating that our Canadian friends get the skirts as standard and we Americanos get the shaft!! I'm feverishly working on trying to import a Modellista front lip, grille surround and headlight eyelids to complete the look. Must. Resist. Yahoo. Japan. Auctions!

To sorta keep the spirit of the new parts/mod theme of the thread, I received word today on the US spec armrest for Yaris. Should be available in fall and was told it would differ from the JDM setup that is nothing more than a storage box. It has a part number assigned, but of course shows no availability. Retail was like $247. I'll post up the part number tomorrow so you can get the pre-order on at your local Toyota d-ship. I'm hoping for storage plus padded cover for my lonely elbow..

Val E Um · 06-24-2012, 06:02 AM

Hey muffin, what's the part number for that storage box? I definitely want to pre-order one.

Yaris SE Runner · 06-24-2012, 11:56 AM

Thanks for the info. on the center arm rest. Now I can stop looking and just wait, I hate waiting. The Toyota dealers have been no help, it didnt even have a part # when I was looking. I was going to order a JDM one but couldn't get a straight answer about fitting for the American Yaris.

oohcory · 07-06-2012, 11:29 PM

i know that practically everything from the previous gen fits, but small things like this make me anxious, would anyone know for sure if this hub spacer fits? http://shop.microimageonline.com/Rea...cers-PGHS1.htm

muffin_top · 07-19-2012, 02:06 PM

Part number for the US spec armrest is:

PT413-52120

It's showing a MSRP of $209 without installation charge. Still no update as to the contruction of this item. We were told that it would be different than the JDM unit which has no padded elbow rest. I've been checking it weekly to see if it pops a ship date. So far the tentative eta is late fall.

Scubaru Steve · 07-20-2012, 05:01 PM

Well, can you guess my next item ready to go in?!

i have way to many 1nzfe parts

its the dc sports header, just arrived today and hopefully going in tomorrow.

Scubaru Steve · 07-22-2012, 01:12 PM

Installed! so this evened out the power band immensely the car actually has low end torque, as in 1500rpm, i usually only drive the car around 15-2000rpm and it works great, mid range feels improved. high end? the car still feels slow but I'm sure its helped. the piece is beautiful and fits awesome, no problems with install. the ceramic coating does keep the head down. i highly recommend this from microimage!

Greenbean · 07-31-2012, 08:33 PM

Looking good man. You make me want a new Yaris bad. I remember modding my first Civic almost every weekend for almost 8 months. The joys of livng at home and working a good job! Sometimes I miss the days of my youth, Lol...

Yaris SE Runner · 07-31-2012, 09:47 PM

How do I make the pics for all to see ?

Yes the back end is already starting to sag , with the undercoating, 2 Alpine 500 watt amps and a Alpine 12'' sub in a 1 cu. box in the back more about that stuff to come later.

I haven't even put a cooler or two duffel bags in the back for a road trip. So yes I will be using them to keep the car level no matter what the load. I have used them in 4 other vehicles and loved the control of the suspension.

I will be using a lift for the install just to get some good pics.

06-13-2012, 01:23 AM	#3
tooter play every day Drives: 2012 Yaris L 2dr 5sp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,961	Garm also sells the exhaust on my car. I chose it over the Tanabe because I like centered twin tips more than a large single offset tip. But that's just a personal preference. They're both excellent exhausts. Here's a sound clip of the Tanabe Touring: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROeri...feature=relmfu And a sound clip of the Micro Image Center: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQjo6tRJU8k Last edited by tooter; 06-13-2012 at 01:34 AM.

06-13-2012, 08:57 PM	#4
muffin_top Drives: 2012 Yaris SE 5MT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 103	Appreciate the links on the sound clips. I can't get over how tasty the center exit MI exhaust looks. Sounds mean too! Were I sure the current Tanabe Touring p/n would fit my '12, it would be on the way. In other news my JDM RS side skirts came in today! The part numbers were good for the US ordering system but none of the PDC's showed them in stock. After buring a favor in the parts department they made some calls and were able to get them somewhat quickly. Just for fun, we tried all the color codes and all but the "Gin Buck" were available for order. They came already painted with the light grey rubber border already installed. Only extra items were the white screw plugs for the front fender hardware, couple screws and grommets. Only bad part was the stomach burning $917 for the lot... and thats at 10% over dealer cost. Yikes! Should have them on tomorrow if all goes well.. Last edited by muffin_top; 06-13-2012 at 09:02 PM. Reason: spelling ninja edit

06-24-2012, 06:02 AM	#11
Val E Um Yaris Newbie Drives: '12 Yaris 5-Dr LE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 3	Hey muffin, what's the part number for that storage box? I definitely want to pre-order one. __________________ --- Always Chillin' Val E Um

07-31-2012, 09:47 PM	#18
Yaris SE Runner Drives: 2012 Toyota Yaris SE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Niagara Falls NY. Posts: 19	How do I make the pics for all to see ? Yes the back end is already starting to sag , with the undercoating, 2 Alpine 500 watt amps and a Alpine 12'' sub in a 1 cu. box in the back more about that stuff to come later. I haven't even put a cooler or two duffel bags in the back for a road trip. So yes I will be using them to keep the car level no matter what the load. I have used them in 4 other vehicles and loved the control of the suspension. I will be using a lift for the install just to get some good pics. Last edited by Yaris SE Runner; 07-31-2012 at 10:13 PM.

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06-09-2012, 11:50 AM	#1
muffin_top Drives: 2012 Yaris SE 5MT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 103	I got an e-mail back from Tanabe yesterday, testing is all this month and availability in July presuming all goes well. Can't wait, the factory exhaust has a note. Sounds like rocks in a blender when you give her the beans.. Awful.

06-12-2012, 07:20 PM	#2
muffin_top Drives: 2012 Yaris SE 5MT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 103	Tooter- Thanks for the reply, and the photo of your exhaust! The center exit looks damn cool and right at home on your car. I will shoot Garm an email about the Tanabe setup, hopefully he can help. Back in the day I had the Touring Medalion on my '89 Civic Si hatch. Great sound and excellent fit. My dilemma is that I want something that looks and sounds mature. Definitely don't want anything that sounds fartastic. Good color 040 for the win!!

06-15-2012, 10:14 PM	#7
muffin_top Drives: 2012 Yaris SE 5MT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 103	Alrighty then.. Got them installed, wasn't a super awful time as had anticipated. Here is a shot from early this morning. Wheel specs; Rays Engineering Gram Light 57 Optimise (Ceramic White) 16x6.5 +45 offset with 205/45-16 Dunlop Direzza DZ101. Stock RS/SE suspension for now... After..

06-24-2012, 11:56 AM	#12
Yaris SE Runner Drives: 2012 Toyota Yaris SE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Niagara Falls NY. Posts: 19	Thanks for the info. on the center arm rest. Now I can stop looking and just wait, I hate waiting. The Toyota dealers have been no help, it didnt even have a part # when I was looking. I was going to order a JDM one but couldn't get a straight answer about fitting for the American Yaris.

07-06-2012, 11:29 PM	#13
oohcory Oohcory View User's Garage Drives: 12' Yaris 2dr Liftback Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 30	i know that practically everything from the previous gen fits, but small things like this make me anxious, would anyone know for sure if this hub spacer fits? http://shop.microimageonline.com/Rea...cers-PGHS1.htm

07-19-2012, 02:06 PM	#14
muffin_top Drives: 2012 Yaris SE 5MT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 103	Part number for the US spec armrest is: PT413-52120 It's showing a MSRP of $209 without installation charge. Still no update as to the contruction of this item. We were told that it would be different than the JDM unit which has no padded elbow rest. I've been checking it weekly to see if it pops a ship date. So far the tentative eta is late fall.

07-20-2012, 05:01 PM	#15
Scubaru Steve Awesome! Drives: 12 Yaris/07 yaris Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: calgary Posts: 323	Well, can you guess my next item ready to go in?! i have way to many 1nzfe parts its the dc sports header, just arrived today and hopefully going in tomorrow.

07-22-2012, 01:12 PM	#16
Scubaru Steve Awesome! Drives: 12 Yaris/07 yaris Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: calgary Posts: 323	Installed! so this evened out the power band immensely the car actually has low end torque, as in 1500rpm, i usually only drive the car around 15-2000rpm and it works great, mid range feels improved. high end? the car still feels slow but I'm sure its helped. the piece is beautiful and fits awesome, no problems with install. the ceramic coating does keep the head down. i highly recommend this from microimage!

07-31-2012, 08:33 PM	#17
Greenbean BS Goodwrench Drives: Tacoma and LC Join Date: May 2012 Location: WNC Posts: 43	Looking good man. You make me want a new Yaris bad. I remember modding my first Civic almost every weekend for almost 8 months. The joys of livng at home and working a good job! Sometimes I miss the days of my youth, Lol...