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07-16-2017, 02:25 PM | #1 |
Hatchbacks for the win
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The beginning of my journey! Just bought a 2007 Yaris LB
After fixing her up, and thoroughly enjoying it. We sold it to one of my colleagues who needed a reliable car for his son. Ended up making a few grand too. :) Money to be put toward the next Yaris. ;)
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07-16-2017, 02:50 PM | #2 |
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Looks exceptionally good. Enjoy.
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07-16-2017, 02:54 PM | #3 |
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Congratulations. The Yaris is a very simple, reliable car. You probably won't need to wrench on it often but because of its simplicity it makes a good learning platform for a first timer.
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07-16-2017, 03:34 PM | #4 | |
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By "wrench" I actually meant more like learning how to change the oil, rotate tires, install stereo, etc. First comes new shifter knob, then onto installing the supercharger right? |
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07-16-2017, 02:57 PM | #5 |
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OP a member since August 2006. It's about bloody time! A mere 11 years to take the plunge.
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07-16-2017, 03:05 PM | #6 |
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07-16-2017, 03:30 PM | #7 | |
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I did have a Yaris hatchback 10 years ago and absolutely loved it! But I ended up selling it when I took a job in Hawaii. I didn't have any ambition to work on the car back then and grad school consumed most of my time. My love for that old Yaris never left me though, and when it came time for a "new" car, I convinced my wife that the Yaris was the way to go. She thinks it's really cute so that's a bonus. |
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07-16-2017, 03:32 PM | #8 |
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07-16-2017, 03:36 PM | #9 |
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Mystery solved! Congrats on the new used car. It looks very clean. Keep posting... and more pics as you continue your journey.
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07-16-2017, 09:02 PM | #10 | |
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Except the mid-30's me doesn't have as much desire to put in a huge box with 12" subs like my 16 yo high school self. I guess some things change in 20 years... |
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07-16-2017, 11:32 PM | #11 |
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Congrats on the purchase. Looks like a clean unit.
Does that side decal say "Daily driven?" It's pretty easy to work on the Yaris. Let's start you off with changing the spark plugs ;) Also, do you know if the water pump has been replaced or shows signs of needing replacement? |
07-17-2017, 12:35 AM | #12 | |
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I inquired about the water pump before I bought it, and the dealership said that it has not been replaced so I'll keep an eye out for trouble. I had one of my buddies show me how to change spark plugs when he was doing it on his car early this year, so I think I can handle it. I just need to buy tools. First thing will be putting in a new stereo system. |
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07-17-2017, 12:59 AM | #13 |
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Ah, keep an eye on the bottom side of the hood on the passenger side for any coolant spray/line.
Get a nice ratchet wrench set. Don't bother with the cheap stuff since they'll break on you quickly. What are your requirements for the stereo system? |
07-17-2017, 12:19 PM | #14 | |
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Funny you mention the cheap tools, I was at Walmart the other day and almost bought a 100 piece car repair tool kit for around $20. :) For the stereo, I really just want upgraded speakers from the stock ones and a nice head unit that has Apple car play/Android Auto. I like the Sony XAV-AX100 because of its simple and clean UI and volume knob. Your post showing that bazooka tube piqued my interest so I am researching that. Oh, and also installing a backup camera, which will be a stretch for me, but with enough YouTube and research I think it'll be doable. |
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07-17-2017, 10:13 PM | #15 | |
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I'll just say that my first HU on Dory was a Sony...it was so bad that I was offended (lol) and returned it a week later (would have returned it the next day if I didn't have work). BT was terrible. Radio signal was terrible. Didn't play the songs in my USB. I'm never going with Sony ever again. Installing the backup cam shouldn't be too hard. You can feed the cable through where the license plate light assembly is at (provided it's a license plate frame style) and up through the paneling in the trunk. Then run it on either side of the car and up to the HU. I believe all you would have to do is tap the reverse light for the trigger wire, and ground the camera to the chassis somewhere (that's the hard part cuz I didn't really see any places in the trunk that had easy access to bolts. I grounded the Bazooka tube to the rear seat rail). You should decide on if you're going to get a subwoofer (the Bazooka powered tubes, either 50w or 100w with the FAST harnesses would be fine unless you want super heavy, thumping bass) or not so that way you know what kind of speakers to get. |
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07-18-2017, 10:38 AM | #17 |
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I was eyeing that yaris on craigslist for a long time.
Glad to see it in good hands. |
07-18-2017, 12:34 PM | #18 | |
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So where do all the Oahu Yaris enthusiasts meet up here? :). All two of us apparently. |
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