2012 mods/Parts

[randydid]

Hello,

Less than 12 hours after purchase of my 5 door SE, I am already to start modding! After some Google-ing, I see that Eibach is looking for owners in the CA area for prototyping springs. Wish I lived there, will someone PLEASE get their '12 over there to them??!

CAI-I have added them to cars in the past-a great bolt on mod for a few extra HP's. I had issues with the one I had on my 2007 Matrix and had to install a Greddy Blue for MAF tweaking. It was a headache and I will be looking for a better solution for the Yaris-hopefully one that does not throw the air-fuel mix way out of spec.

I imagine that a header for a 2007-2011 might just fit. Anyone brave enough to try? I might take a shot at it with a DC Sports THC4407. Any thoughts on this?

I know that the one painful thing about early adopting is waiting for these parts to be manufactured.

Looking forward to thoughts and ideas.

/randy

[Jason@SportsCar]

Originally Posted by randydid

Hello,

Less than 12 hours after purchase of my 5 door SE, I am already to start modding! After some Google-ing, I see that Eibach is looking for owners in the CA area for prototyping springs. Wish I lived there, will someone PLEASE get their '12 over there to them??!

CAI-I have added them to cars in the past-a great bolt on mod for a few extra HP's. I had issues with the one I had on my 2007 Matrix and had to install a Greddy Blue for MAF tweaking. It was a headache and I will be looking for a better solution for the Yaris-hopefully one that does not throw the air-fuel mix way out of spec.

I imagine that a header for a 2007-2011 might just fit. Anyone brave enough to try? I might take a shot at it with a DC Sports THC4407. Any thoughts on this?

I know that the one painful thing about early adopting is waiting for these parts to be manufactured.

Looking forward to thoughts and ideas.

/randy

No need, the old stuff fits. Other than the sheet metal the only difference we have found so far is the ECU.

[randydid]

Originally Posted by Jason@SportsCar

No need, the old stuff fits. Other than the sheet metal the only difference we have found so far is the ECU.

SWEET! I love interchangeable parts!

I still wonder about routing with a CAI... or is a SRI a better bet?

Thanks!

/randy

[Jason@SportsCar]

Originally Posted by randydid

SWEET! I love interchangeable parts!

I still wonder about routing with a CAI... or is a SRI a better bet?

Thanks!

/randy

We have the standard K&N setup on our 2012. Now, I did not use the heat shield - we never have because we typically go for a smaller battery and relocated it, and the heat shield is less effective with the battery gone - so I can't say if it would need to be trimmed to fit under the hood, but the rest of the system works perfect.

[oohcory]

Im going to pick mine up tommorow. And im curiois, do the previous gens strut bars and catback exhausts fit the 2012?

[tooter]

Originally Posted by oohcory

Im going to pick mine up tommorow. And im curiois, do the previous gens strut bars and catback exhausts fit the 2012?

As far as I know, they do...

I've installed a 2nd gen rear sway bar, 2nd gen strut tower bar, and a 2nd gen axleback exhaust on my 2012 hatchback with no fitment problems.

[muffin_top]

Originally Posted by tooter

As far as I know, they do...

I've installed a 2nd gen rear sway bar, 2nd gen strut tower bar, and a 2nd gen axleback exhaust on my 2012 hatchback with no fitment problems.

Does it appear that the exhaust tip exits in the same place between the 2nd and 3rd gen? I want to order the Tanabe Touring exhaust, but it appears the exit point could be just slightly more outboard on the 2nd gen. Dunno. I've been looking closely at the pics and read your remarks on fitment. The only concern I have is that the SE/RS rear bumper has the fake splitter at the bottom wheras the L/LE does not.

Any ideas?

[12 yaris]

I removed muffler and tailpipe,sounds great,cost? 0

[tooter]

Originally Posted by muffin_top

Does it appear that the exhaust tip exits in the same place between the 2nd and 3rd gen?

I installed a completely different 2nd gen exhaust on my 2012 with nothing to compare it to so I don't know specifically about your situation. I just know that a 2nd gen exhaust fit a 3rd gen car.

I want to order the Tanabe Touring exhaust, but it appears the exit point could be just slightly more outboard on the 2nd gen. Dunno. I've been looking closely at the pics and read your remarks on fitment. The only concern I have is that the SE/RS rear bumper has the fake splitter at the bottom wheras the L/LE does not.

Any ideas?

The Tanabe's are really cool.
Ask Garm at Micro Image:
http://www.microimageonline.com/
He should know for sure if it'll fit your vehicle.

[CTScott]

I test drove a 2012 and spent some time poking around under the hood. Based on what I saw, I believe that 06-11 engine related mods (Blitz supercharger, intakes, exhaust manifolds, etc.) will work without issue. I also have the EWDs and have found that many electrical system mods (like adding cruise control) are the same as for the 06-11.

[mr9865]

Originally Posted by CTScott

I test drove a 2012 and spent some time poking around under the hood. Based on what I saw, I believe that 06-11 engine related mods (Blitz supercharger, intakes, exhaust manifolds, etc.) will work without issue. I also have the EWDs and have found that many electrical system mods (like adding cruise control) are the same as for the 06-11.

So you think we can do the $40 cruise control mod on the 12's

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by mr9865

So you think we can do the $40 cruise control mod on the 12's

Yes.

[randydid]

Originally Posted by CTScott

I test drove a 2012 and spent some time poking around under the hood. Based on what I saw, I believe that 06-11 engine related mods (Blitz supercharger, intakes, exhaust manifolds, etc.) will work without issue. I also have the EWDs and have found that many electrical system mods (like adding cruise control) are the same as for the 06-11.

I just put an AFE CAI on my SE. Went several days without issue. I hit the 1K mile mark and decided to get on it a bit for the first time and almost instantly I got a CEL with code P0101 which is pretty generic. It looks like the MAF is angry with all that air coming at it. I will answer some questions that anyone with experience might have: This was the first time since the car was purchased that I took the engine over 4,500 RPM. Yes, I was EXTREMELY careful with I pulled the MAF. No there is no oil on it from the filter. I am about 5,200 feet ASL. I did have a similar problem with my 2007 Matrix-it would throw a code (can't remember the number) for running lean. That seems to not be the case here. Yes, the MAF is facing the right direction.

With that...anyone out there with a CAI had their Yaris throw CEL's with similar codes?

I really was hoping that it would be an easy mod. I have a OBDII reader and I have reset the code. I will keep it below 4,000 RPM for the next few days and see if it comes back. I have put about 100 miles on the car since the installation.

Thanks!

/randy

[DJYojimbo]

Is your car manual?

[Scubaru Steve]

im still waiting for delivery of mine, but i have already purchased a afe intake from micro.
and planning on the dc sports header. i was assured at toyota that intakes and exhausts from the 11 hatch fit the 12 hatch.

[Strider199]

Reading here that only the body has changed on the 2012 yaris, is it OK to assume that an older model trailer hitch would fit the new model?
I too am still awaiting my 2012 3 door manual black Yaris. This Wed. is scheduled as delivery day.

[Scubaru Steve]

mine is between the 19th and 23rd.

[randydid]

Originally Posted by Strider199

Reading here that only the body has changed on the 2012 yaris, is it OK to assume that an older model trailer hitch would fit the new model?

U-Haul seems to have one already which seems ambitious, it may fit-I too am interested in a receiver hitch for my 5 door.

/randy