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graywolf_14 · 12-24-2006, 11:20 AM

Um not as heavy as metal but I ment carbon fiber anyways my bad.

Tamago · 12-24-2006, 03:53 PM

if you want it strong it's heavier than metal (fiberglas, not CF)

dngz · 12-24-2006, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by eco

I never said take out the jack stand,and I meant copy only the pages from the manual that you needed,maybe 3 pages,that weighs nothing compared to the manual.

well if i took out the spare tire, i mite as well take out the jack stand =P!! i wouldnt mind getting a CF hood, roof, and trunk though.. thatd be sweeeeet...

graywolf_14 · 12-25-2006, 01:59 AM

Yeah I wish I had 1k to spend on a hood that would be sweet.

spkrman · 12-25-2006, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dngz

well if i took out the spare tire, i mite as well take out the jack stand =P!! i wouldnt mind getting a CF hood, roof, and trunk though.. thatd be sweeeeet...

hood/roof/trunk would be AWESOME on your car

03Z33 · 12-25-2006, 06:02 PM

I believe somebody already mentioned the battery... I replaced my stock battery with an Odyssey PC680MJ for $80 and saved 22lbs.

You may also consider some drivetrain upgrades such as LSD and clutch/flywheel. They won't help you gain power, but will be a lot more noticeable in day to day driving as well as help you put power down to the ground

*Chris07LB* · 12-25-2006, 06:15 PM

Where did you find those battery's for the best price? Im looking for 3, instead of going the Red top route.. thanks

03Z33 · 12-25-2006, 06:43 PM

http://www.odysseybatteries.com/

Make sure you specify "MJ" for metal jacket at the end of the part number for automotive use. I use the PC680MJ and it's a direct replacement, just needs a small block of 2x4 wood on top to make up for the height difference since the stock battery is taller. I'll snap some pics soon.

eTiMaGo · 12-25-2006, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 03Z33

You may also consider some drivetrain upgrades such as LSD and clutch/flywheel.

Not to sound too much like a n00b, but what would be the effect of a LSD on the handling of the car? From what I can understand, would it not create understeer when accelerating in a curve?

Tamago · 12-25-2006, 11:34 PM

accelerating in a curve creates understeer to begin with as you're shifting weight away from the wheels that steer.

understeer allows you to put down more power in a tight corner. trust me, an LSD would be one helluva mod on a car this light, especially if you've added a stiffer front swaybar.

03Z33 · 12-25-2006, 11:37 PM

Best way to describe it, is you ever step on the gas pedal "too early" coming out of a tighter turn and notice one of the tires starts slipping? An LSD will prevent that by sending more torque to the other tire that has grip allowing you to "pull" through the turn. It makes a night and day difference and is by far one of the most noticeable improvements you can make to any car!

eTiMaGo · 12-25-2006, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 03Z33

Best way to describe it, is you ever step on the gas pedal "too early" coming out of a tighter turn and notice one of the tires starts slipping? An LSD will prevent that by sending more torque to the other tire that has grip allowing you to "pull" through the turn. It makes a night and day difference and is by far one of the most noticeable improvements you can make to any car!

Hmmmmm most interesting, I shall have to add that to my "to-do" list

03Z33 · 12-25-2006, 11:55 PM

For sure! If there's interest I can look into organizing a group buy... KAAZ make the best LSD for our cars and have plenty in stock here in California. I'm just saving up a little more, since I want to change clutch, flywheel, and final drive all at the same time.

eTiMaGo · 12-26-2006, 02:43 AM

hmmm OK... what's an estimated price for that? I'll have to look into the TRD LSD as well, as it would be more readily available here.

03Z33 · 12-26-2006, 03:02 AM

The TRD and KAAZ units are both very similar, in that they are both 1.5 way mechanical LSDs with clutch packs. The KAAZ unit has more plates (also larger) for better lock and is adjustable from 60-100% lock.

TRD LSD part #41301-AW004 $945US Retail (not available in USA)
http://www.trdparts.jp/parts_lsd_mechanical.html

KAAZ LSD part #DBT1621 $925US Retail (In stock, available in Japan and USA)
http://www.kaazonline.com/dbt16211.html ($832.50 sale price direct from KAAZ)

www.kaazusa.com
www.trdparts.jp

eTiMaGo · 12-26-2006, 03:06 AM

Ok cool... I'll ahve to check how much the TRD distributor here wants for it, and the shipping costs for the KAAZ one... We'll see

03Z33 · 12-26-2006, 03:09 AM

Please let us know if you can get the TRD ones... It would be great to have a reliable source for those too

12-24-2006, 11:20 AM	#19
graywolf_14 View User's Garage Drives: um not a yaris but hopefully Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wichita ks Posts: 207	um Um not as heavy as metal but I ment carbon fiber anyways my bad.

12-26-2006, 02:43 AM	#32
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	hmmm OK... what's an estimated price for that? I'll have to look into the TRD LSD as well, as it would be more readily available here. __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

12-26-2006, 03:06 AM	#34
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	Ok cool... I'll ahve to check how much the TRD distributor here wants for it, and the shipping costs for the KAAZ one... We'll see __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

12-24-2006, 03:53 PM	#20
Tamago Start another Oil Thread! View User's Garage Drives: ZZW30 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South FL Posts: 4,890	if you want it strong it's heavier than metal (fiberglas, not CF)

12-25-2006, 01:59 AM	#22
graywolf_14 View User's Garage Drives: um not a yaris but hopefully Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wichita ks Posts: 207	Yeah I wish I had 1k to spend on a hood that would be sweet.

12-25-2006, 06:02 PM	#24
03Z33 View User's Garage Drives: TCR10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,132	I believe somebody already mentioned the battery... I replaced my stock battery with an Odyssey PC680MJ for $80 and saved 22lbs. You may also consider some drivetrain upgrades such as LSD and clutch/flywheel. They won't help you gain power, but will be a lot more noticeable in day to day driving as well as help you put power down to the ground

12-25-2006, 06:15 PM	#25
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Where did you find those battery's for the best price? Im looking for 3, instead of going the Red top route.. thanks

12-25-2006, 06:43 PM	#26
03Z33 View User's Garage Drives: TCR10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,132	http://www.odysseybatteries.com/ Make sure you specify "MJ" for metal jacket at the end of the part number for automotive use. I use the PC680MJ and it's a direct replacement, just needs a small block of 2x4 wood on top to make up for the height difference since the stock battery is taller. I'll snap some pics soon.

12-25-2006, 11:34 PM	#28
Tamago Start another Oil Thread! View User's Garage Drives: ZZW30 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South FL Posts: 4,890	accelerating in a curve creates understeer to begin with as you're shifting weight away from the wheels that steer. understeer allows you to put down more power in a tight corner. trust me, an LSD would be one helluva mod on a car this light, especially if you've added a stiffer front swaybar.

12-25-2006, 11:37 PM	#29
03Z33 View User's Garage Drives: TCR10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,132	Best way to describe it, is you ever step on the gas pedal "too early" coming out of a tighter turn and notice one of the tires starts slipping? An LSD will prevent that by sending more torque to the other tire that has grip allowing you to "pull" through the turn. It makes a night and day difference and is by far one of the most noticeable improvements you can make to any car!

12-25-2006, 11:55 PM	#31
03Z33 View User's Garage Drives: TCR10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,132	For sure! If there's interest I can look into organizing a group buy... KAAZ make the best LSD for our cars and have plenty in stock here in California. I'm just saving up a little more, since I want to change clutch, flywheel, and final drive all at the same time.

12-26-2006, 03:02 AM	#33
03Z33 View User's Garage Drives: TCR10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,132	The TRD and KAAZ units are both very similar, in that they are both 1.5 way mechanical LSDs with clutch packs. The KAAZ unit has more plates (also larger) for better lock and is adjustable from 60-100% lock. TRD LSD part #41301-AW004 $945US Retail (not available in USA) http://www.trdparts.jp/parts_lsd_mechanical.html KAAZ LSD part #DBT1621 $925US Retail (In stock, available in Japan and USA) http://www.kaazonline.com/dbt16211.html ($832.50 sale price direct from KAAZ) www.kaazusa.com www.trdparts.jp

12-26-2006, 03:09 AM	#35
03Z33 View User's Garage Drives: TCR10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,132	Please let us know if you can get the TRD ones... It would be great to have a reliable source for those too