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09-05-2013, 03:30 PM | #19 |
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I hate having that parting line there. It looks like shit. I wish the hood ran down to the top of the grill opening.
I'm pretty sure they did it for the pedestrian impact standards. I think this is the reason for the blunt nose and high hood that everything seems to have now. Last edited by Flipper_1938; 09-05-2013 at 04:47 PM. |
09-05-2013, 03:39 PM | #20 |
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No consequence
That gap is of NO consequence whatsoever.
Toyota didn't "overlook" it....thats not their M.O., there's probably a very good engineering or manufacturing rationale behind it. I doubt it's an "issue" or a deficiency...it's the way the car is and *somewhere* somebody knows why. Exactly why. That's engineering. Perfection is unattainable no matter how much you spend on a car and "value" is where it's at. In the big scheme, it's one of the finest, yet lowest priced cars around and that (seemingly) large gap between the hood and front fascia doesn't change that one iota.
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09-05-2013, 03:51 PM | #21 |
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^ From my experience I obtained higher speed with that gap taped and did not experience any temp increase issues. I haven't actually tested over say a full tank driving on the highway, but if I can attain better speeds with it taped then suffice to say that would also increase FE. They may have had their engineering reasons, but there are plenty of aftermarket components out there than increase safety, performance, reliability, or economy that would not have been that much of a price increase issue if done from the factory. Case in point would be the rear sway bar. This inclusion would have made the car much more stable especially in cornering (not even aggressive in nature) and high wind scenarios at highway/freeway speeds safer. This is especially critical when you look at how damned high they have the suspension set stock. Why did they not install one from the factory? Makes no sense.
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Built to satisfy a price-point. That means things like sway bars don't make the cut....you want sportier ride and the other trimmings you have to go upmarket (spendier car). Product positioning isnt "sporty" with the Yaris....it's inexpensive.
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09-05-2013, 08:38 PM | #23 | |
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I would imagine that weatherstrip has helped to keep the engine bay a lot cleaner. My Yaris has been driven 3,600 miles since 4/11/2013 - we have had a lot of rain this Summer, and the engine is barely dusty. It's really pretty amazing how clean the engine is after all the roadspray I've endured driving these past 5 months |
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09-05-2013, 11:27 PM | #24 |
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a rear swaybar isn't just a sportier option. I just explained other justifications for it. Also if sportier wasn't part of their goal then they wouldn't have been trying to fake the funk all these years with in all honesty a lame S package. Their version of a S model is merely lipstick on a pig or woodgrain plastic garbage like found on higher end Hyundai vehicles 5-10 years ago. Your reasoning is flawed.
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So of course there are going to be overall quality and "fit 'n finish" items, that will arise. That for example, you simply would not see on an $80k Mercedes or BMW or whatever. Its going to happen, its called getting what you pay for. Quote:
Also I have 2 other american cars, besides my Yaris. While I won't disagree that some american cars may share the type of fitment problems as the yaris hood, mine don't. Neither of my other two cars have anything even close to the problem the Yaris hood has, that's part of the reason I started this thread. (2008 F-150, 2010 Dodge Challenger) http://www.antiquecar.com/bodyshop_door_buildup.php You'll have to scroll down a bit to get to the gap welding part. Absolutely no reason you couldn't do this to a yaris hood to fix that awful gap. There is also a video of the process from Powerblock TV, I will see if I can find later on when I have time. |
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Complaining about a tiny gap in the hood? Seriously....you all need to find something else to do with your spare time.
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This is mammoth and when it gets down to it this type of a gap seriously increases drag which in turn affects power as well as FE.
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09-06-2013, 12:17 PM | #31 |
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^ my gap issues will be addressed this winter when I have my TRD Australia body kit installed. My body guy is amazing. Thanks, but what you are suggesting would not be legal in my class for my racing.
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It's Quacktastic!
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It's Quacktastic!
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