Tired of modding yaris ...... - Toyota Yaris Forums

annn · 09-29-2010, 11:21 PM

I am sick of modding my pals yaris....just got the RS sideskirts installed - these were bought from MI....lots and lots of prep work just to have a semi smooth surface to paint on then had the do crazy stuff like heat the skirts with a torch and hand bend and contour both skirts just to get a semi good fit.

it just takes all the fun away....hood was a bit less work and the rear spoiler needed major work also... darn i am used to wavy glass and odd fitting parts, been modding cars since the early 1980s, but aftermarket yaris parts are really poor quality IMO...

..Anyone else have this issue ??

*Astroman* · 09-29-2010, 11:58 PM

I had the exact same issue with my front bumper, I paid hundreds to get it fit, and they gave up and now I have poor fitment where the front bumper meets the fenders. They would have worked more but knew the costs were going to be to high. Best bet is to stay away from the replica parts, and go with genuine. They cost more up front, but WAY less prep work. Sorry to hear you had such a problem with the skirts.

annn · 09-30-2010, 12:05 AM

you know i think your 100% on the factory parts....as for the skirts they were so warped it was crazy,like i said if you were not ready to grab a torch heat them and hand rebend the plastic ,then you were better off not getting those.BTW...I blame factory ! NOT MI OR THE GUY WHO SOLD ME THE SKIRTS !

cali yaris · 09-30-2010, 12:35 AM

The best quality stuff is true JDM stuff, but then for body kit parts, it often doesn't fit our USDM cars -- sideskirts are a good example.

I'm sorry they were of poor quality. Body kit parts are definitely not a focus any more for my company at this point. too. much. trouble.

annn · 09-30-2010, 12:52 AM

the skirts did seem to be made for another car...weird how they changed the specs just enough to cause some hair pulling.....I am aware that MI does not make these parts and am also glad someone is takeing the time to import yaris parts but darn those aftermarket parts makers !!!

Its all good in the end and they do look cool..I just did not plan on melting plastic and reforming it..

...so just wanted to blow steam off..

*Astroman* · 09-30-2010, 04:45 PM

Well now that you have the skirts fitted I'd be happy to buy them from you sometime, lol. I can't wait to see your car in person sometime, I'm sure it's looking really good now.

annn · 09-30-2010, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Astroman

Well now that you have the skirts fitted I'd be happy to buy them from you sometime, lol. I can't wait to see your car in person sometime, I'm sure it's looking really good now.

Good call... Yea they fit great now... Will post a pic

blacksandiegovitz · 09-30-2010, 08:55 PM

Yeah my rs side skirts fit like crap and still need to be pulled off and heated up for a better fit . Imo if you were really that worried about oem fitment you should of bought oem jdm side skirts not replica's , just saying

annn · 09-30-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by blacksandiegovitz

Yeah my rs side skirts fit like crap and still need to be pulled off and heated up for a better fit . Imo if you were really that worried about oem fitment you should of bought oem jdm side skirts not replica's , just saying

yea I know....but i am 100% new to yaris and for that matter modding newer cars....the last 2 cars i finished were a 1970 ram air trans am and a 1970 lt1 stingray...but i am learning fast.

Here the car so far....

blacksandiegovitz · 09-30-2010, 10:03 PM

^^ Looking good , just need some tanabedf210 lowering springs and some tire shine lol

annn · 09-30-2010, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by blacksandiegovitz

^^ Looking good , just need some tanabedf210 lowering springs and some tire shine lol

We are fully braceing the underside ,so don't want to drop it till I see how low the braces are....I think tire shine is like crack for tires once you start it's hard to stop..lol

blacksandiegovitz · 09-30-2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by annn

We are fully braceing the underside ,so don't want to drop it till I see how low the braces are....I think tire shine is like crack for tires once you start it's hard to stop..lol

^^ I got full gtspec underbracing and only scrape when I have my cusco coilover all the way maxed out for shows( the springs are also 1" shorter than stock cusco springs over all about 8" lower than stock yaris suspension ) Fully dumped my front 4-point brace honestly only has about 2" of clearence from the lowest point to the ground . All the bracing + the same size wheels and tire you're rolling now + any lowering springs on the market won't put you low enough to scrape the underside bracing .

sleey0 · 09-30-2010, 10:59 PM

Just go with kaminari.

Very high quality and there entire lip kit is like $500 right now.

Plus it is polyurethane which is much easier to work with, unlike that other crap fiberglass injected plastic or whatever.

Y

sleey0 · 09-30-2010, 11:00 PM

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annn · 10-01-2010, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by blacksandiegovitz

^^ I got full gtspec underbracing and only scrape when I have my cusco coilover all the way maxed out for shows( the springs are also 1" shorter than stock cusco springs over all about 8" lower than stock yaris suspension ) Fully dumped my front 4-point brace honestly only has about 2" of clearence from the lowest point to the ground . All the bracing + the same size wheels and tire you're rolling now + any lowering springs on the market won't put you low enough to scrape the underside bracing .

Good info..thanks

mbh8280 · 03-16-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by annn

yea I know....but i am 100% new to yaris and for that matter modding newer cars....the last 2 cars i finished were a 1970 ram air trans am and a 1970 lt1 stingray...but i am learning fast.

Here the car so far....

Been looking for a hood like that. Where can i GET MYSELF ONE OF THOSE?

WeeYari · 03-16-2011, 06:56 PM

microimageonline.com

TRDMarty · 03-17-2011, 08:45 AM

Factory skirts & lip kits are always the best for fit.
That was one of the reasons for my choice when I ordered my 08 ''S'' LB

I think I've yet to see an aftermarket skirt kit, hood, or front or rear bumper that actually fit as well as factory. Yes, some have come close but it seems one side has proper gaps and the other is noticeably off. Its these things that bug me about aftermarket panels vs factory panels.I do see improvements but I would bet that the person who installed the panels was forced to modify the new mods they were installing. Sure Toyota may not have the extreme mods some of us like but again, they do fit.

09-29-2010, 11:21 PM	#1
annn ヤリスワールド Drives: 2008 HB Join Date: May 2010 Location: seattle Posts: 380	Tired of modding yaris ...... I am sick of modding my pals yaris....just got the RS sideskirts installed - these were bought from MI....lots and lots of prep work just to have a semi smooth surface to paint on then had the do crazy stuff like heat the skirts with a torch and hand bend and contour both skirts just to get a semi good fit. it just takes all the fun away....hood was a bit less work and the rear spoiler needed major work also... darn i am used to wavy glass and odd fitting parts, been modding cars since the early 1980s, but aftermarket yaris parts are really poor quality IMO.....Anyone else have this issue ??

09-29-2010, 11:58 PM	#2
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	I had the exact same issue with my front bumper, I paid hundreds to get it fit, and they gave up and now I have poor fitment where the front bumper meets the fenders. They would have worked more but knew the costs were going to be to high. Best bet is to stay away from the replica parts, and go with genuine. They cost more up front, but WAY less prep work. Sorry to hear you had such a problem with the skirts. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

09-30-2010, 12:35 AM	#4
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	The best quality stuff is true JDM stuff, but then for body kit parts, it often doesn't fit our USDM cars -- sideskirts are a good example. I'm sorry they were of poor quality. Body kit parts are definitely not a focus any more for my company at this point. too. much. trouble. __________________ 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.

09-30-2010, 12:52 AM	#5
annn ヤリスワールド Drives: 2008 HB Join Date: May 2010 Location: seattle Posts: 380	the skirts did seem to be made for another car...weird how they changed the specs just enough to cause some hair pulling.....I am aware that MI does not make these parts and am also glad someone is takeing the time to import yaris parts but darn those aftermarket parts makers !!! Its all good in the end and they do look cool..I just did not plan on melting plastic and reforming it.....so just wanted to blow steam off..

09-30-2010, 04:45 PM	#6
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	Well now that you have the skirts fitted I'd be happy to buy them from you sometime, lol. I can't wait to see your car in person sometime, I'm sure it's looking really good now. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

09-30-2010, 12:05 AM	#3
annn ヤリスワールド Drives: 2008 HB Join Date: May 2010 Location: seattle Posts: 380	you know i think your 100% on the factory parts....as for the skirts they were so warped it was crazy,like i said if you were not ready to grab a torch heat them and hand rebend the plastic ,then you were better off not getting those.BTW...I blame factory ! NOT MI OR THE GUY WHO SOLD ME THE SKIRTS !

09-30-2010, 08:55 PM	#8
blacksandiegovitz Your mom goes to college View User's Garage Drives: 08 Vitz Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Just chillin' out brah ! Posts: 1,434	Yeah my rs side skirts fit like crap and still need to be pulled off and heated up for a better fit . Imo if you were really that worried about oem fitment you should of bought oem jdm side skirts not replica's , just saying __________________ Garm is permanently high because he is the king of smokin' deals!

09-30-2010, 10:03 PM	#10
blacksandiegovitz Your mom goes to college View User's Garage Drives: 08 Vitz Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Just chillin' out brah ! Posts: 1,434	^^ Looking good , just need some tanabedf210 lowering springs and some tire shine lol __________________ Garm is permanently high because he is the king of smokin' deals!

09-30-2010, 10:59 PM	#13
sleey0 Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA Posts: 899	Just go with kaminari. Very high quality and there entire lip kit is like $500 right now. Plus it is polyurethane which is much easier to work with, unlike that other crap fiberglass injected plastic or whatever. Y __________________ "And that goes for any of you, never get put down from someone who gets jealous of you; build it and prove them wrong. There will always be haters and naysayers but those are also the ones who's cars are worth less than my seats." xbgod - 9/23/2010

09-30-2010, 11:00 PM	#14
sleey0 Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA Posts: 899	.... __________________ "And that goes for any of you, never get put down from someone who gets jealous of you; build it and prove them wrong. There will always be haters and naysayers but those are also the ones who's cars are worth less than my seats." xbgod - 9/23/2010

03-16-2011, 06:56 PM	#17
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,740	microimageonline.com __________________

03-17-2011, 08:45 AM	#18
TRDMarty Drives: Polar White 2008, 3Dr HB TRD ' Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Corona CA Posts: 403	Factory skirts & lip kits are always the best for fit. That was one of the reasons for my choice when I ordered my 08 ''S'' LB I think I've yet to see an aftermarket skirt kit, hood, or front or rear bumper that actually fit as well as factory. Yes, some have come close but it seems one side has proper gaps and the other is noticeably off. Its these things that bug me about aftermarket panels vs factory panels.I do see improvements but I would bet that the person who installed the panels was forced to modify the new mods they were installing. Sure Toyota may not have the extreme mods some of us like but again, they do fit.

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