Another Newbie - Toyota Yaris Forums

Kiz · 09-09-2009, 04:57 AM

Hey everyone, figured I'd introduce myself finally.
I've had my Yaris for 2 years now. I bought it 2nd hand with 18000km on it, and it now has 35000 on the odo. It's just a YR hatchback model 2NZ which I've put a K&N panel filter, NST underdrive crank pulley and altezza LED taillights on.

I'd do more mods to it but every spare cent I have goes on my 300ZX

I'm in Sunnybank in Brisbane. I see a black hatch with a bodykit around here every now and then... it looks alright :)

Anyway, Hi !

Cheers,
Kieren.

OH! Pics ;)

I don't have any pics of the Yaris by itself

... so you'll have to look at both my cars.

Here's my photobucket album link if you're seriously bored and want to stare at boring stuff regarding mostly car related stuff: http://s471.photobucket.com/albums/r...kiz/?start=all

lunjiaow · 09-09-2009, 05:54 AM

Nice. Welcome. Didnt know they had K&N filters for the 2NZ. How good does it go and sound? Personally im not a fan of Z32s, should spend the money on the yaris ;) =)

Kiz · 09-09-2009, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by lunjiaow

Nice. Welcome. Didnt know they had K&N filters for the 2NZ. How good does it go and sound? Personally im not a fan of Z32s, should spend the money on the yaris ;) =)

There was no difference in sound with the filter... I used to take off the pipe that runs from the bottom of the airbox up behind the headlight and it would sound awesome @ WOT but my intake temps increased by around 20 degrees in summer!! I've since removed the bottom outside corner of the box (away from the engine) and drilled holes in the front. It sounds really good from 2500rpm up now

Oh and I did have a free-er flowing catback+muffler installed when I got the car too. Nothing outrageously loud and doesn't sound like a wet fart in a tin can!
The K&Nfilter was the same one as the 1NZ, pretty sure the airbox is the same. Mine really needs a clean now though..... oops

*tk-421* · 09-09-2009, 06:17 AM

Welcome to YW!

I've always had a soft spot for 300ZX's... My uncle has one that is on mint condition and he never lets it off his garage... I've always wanted to take it for a spin.

What kind of mods have you done to it?

Oh, and nice Yaris!

Kiz · 09-09-2009, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by tk-421

Welcome to YW!

I've always had a soft spot for 300ZX's... My uncle has one that is on mint condition and he never lets it off his garage... I've always wanted to take it for a spin.

What kind of mods have you done to it?

Oh, and nice Yaris!

ROFL! Ummm nothing major mechanically, just a GReddy Profec B Spec-II, chipped ECU, slotted front rotors and rear strut brace for now. I've spent more time on the interior lining the whole rear seat and boot area with insertion rubber, making a full-boot floor, building a sub box, installing a dvd player and amp... the usual basic stuff. She's full of boost leaks atm so that's next on the agenda to look at after fitting a transmission cooler - I had the auto rebuilt and the valve body modified recently so the cooler is a necessity! (can you mod the Yaris valve bodies?) I've done all the work myself but I think I'll get a friend to help with ther trans cooler.

The Yaris is a great daily driver but it's really squeaky now once it's warm and it's starting to really annoy me :(

*tk-421* · 09-09-2009, 07:05 AM

Well good thing it's nothing major!

Now I know who I'll be asking tips from once my uncle gives me his car.

I don't think anybody has modded the Yaris valve body yet, but it should be doable...

Kiz · 09-09-2009, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tk-421

Well good thing it's nothing major!

Now I know who I'll be asking tips from once my uncle gives me his car.

I don't think anybody has modded the Yaris valve body yet, but it should be doable...

Haha for sure :) Is it a TT? If it is -

mine is too and they're so much fun - especially when we go on the 300ZX cruises round the mountains and cane fields!! I'm lucky, mine only has 87000km on it so it's pretty mint too

ruimond · 09-09-2009, 07:38 AM

Welcome to the forums! I got a YR as well, 2NZ-FE too. Queit a few mods done.

Kiz · 09-27-2009, 08:01 AM

Finally some Yaris only shots, but still pathetic :p At night, in my garage...

And just for the hell of it, my current progress on my Z. I have to remove the cam covers and reseal them. The oil is leaking out the VTC solenoid and cam covers:

While the plenum is off I figured I'd start polishing it... it's gonna take a while!

DandiDani · 09-27-2009, 10:31 AM

welcome to yw!

*MAD DOG* · 09-27-2009, 11:14 AM

Welcome.

33lam · 09-27-2009, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiz

i'm in Sunnybank in Brisbane. I see a black hatch with a bodykit around here every now and then... it looks alright :)

I guess u must be talking about me if i am not wrong! hahaha...nice to meet you and weclome!!

TheRealEnth · 09-27-2009, 02:15 PM

nice z32 =) im a z enthusiast

09-09-2009, 04:57 AM	#1
Kiz Drives: '06 Yaris Hatch and TT 300ZX Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 39	Another Newbie Hey everyone, figured I'd introduce myself finally. I've had my Yaris for 2 years now. I bought it 2nd hand with 18000km on it, and it now has 35000 on the odo. It's just a YR hatchback model 2NZ which I've put a K&N panel filter, NST underdrive crank pulley and altezza LED taillights on. I'd do more mods to it but every spare cent I have goes on my 300ZX I'm in Sunnybank in Brisbane. I see a black hatch with a bodykit around here every now and then... it looks alright :) Anyway, Hi ! Cheers, Kieren. OH! Pics ;) I don't have any pics of the Yaris by itself ... so you'll have to look at both my cars. Here's my photobucket album link if you're seriously bored and want to stare at boring stuff regarding mostly car related stuff: http://s471.photobucket.com/albums/r...kiz/?start=all __________________ '06 LB 2NZ-FE w/ NST crank pulley "No RWKW" \| '89 2+2 VG30DETT Z32 300ZX "Lots RWKW" ;)

09-09-2009, 06:17 AM	#4
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	Welcome to YW! I've always had a soft spot for 300ZX's... My uncle has one that is on mint condition and he never lets it off his garage... I've always wanted to take it for a spin. What kind of mods have you done to it? Oh, and nice Yaris! __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

09-09-2009, 07:05 AM	#6
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	Well good thing it's nothing major! Now I know who I'll be asking tips from once my uncle gives me his car. I don't think anybody has modded the Yaris valve body yet, but it should be doable... __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

09-09-2009, 07:38 AM	#8
ruimond Drives: Yaris YR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 515	Welcome to the forums! I got a YR as well, 2NZ-FE too. Queit a few mods done. __________________ Mods: 17x7 ANZ Tazer Wheels with 215/40/17 Marangoni Tyres \| AFE Air Intake System \| NST Short Shifter Kit \| NST Shifter Cable Bushing Kit \| NST 10% Underdrive Crank Pulley \| Pedders Sports Springs \| Custom 2inch Cat-Back Walker Muffler with 2.5inch Xforce Twin Stainless Steel Tip \| RS Side Skirts \| RS Euro Spoiler \| YRX Front Lip Spoiler \| TRD Style Front Grill \| 12mm Rear Hub Spacers \| Ultra Racing 23mm Rear Sway Bar

09-27-2009, 08:01 AM	#9
Kiz Drives: '06 Yaris Hatch and TT 300ZX Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 39	Finally some Yaris only shots, but still pathetic :p At night, in my garage... And just for the hell of it, my current progress on my Z. I have to remove the cam covers and reseal them. The oil is leaking out the VTC solenoid and cam covers: While the plenum is off I figured I'd start polishing it... it's gonna take a while! __________________ '06 LB 2NZ-FE w/ NST crank pulley "No RWKW" \| '89 2+2 VG30DETT Z32 300ZX "Lots RWKW" ;)

09-09-2009, 05:54 AM	#2
lunjiaow Drives: Yaris Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth, Australia. Posts: 189	Nice. Welcome. Didnt know they had K&N filters for the 2NZ. How good does it go and sound? Personally im not a fan of Z32s, should spend the money on the yaris ;) =)

09-27-2009, 10:31 AM	#10
DandiDani View User's Garage Drives: 09' Meteorite liftback Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jeff,Indiana Posts: 1,374	welcome to yw!

09-27-2009, 11:14 AM	#11
MAD DOG Drives: 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 6,412	Welcome. __________________ "Manual labour is not for me. In fact i'm not even sure non manual work is either." -Anthony Linton Check out ▬▬► I like I like ◄▬▬ for more fun on Facebook

09-27-2009, 02:15 PM	#13
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	nice z32 =) im a z enthusiast __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

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