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Old 10-26-2008, 12:51 AM   #1
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Is it wierd to drive a base stickshift Yaris when there isn't a tach??

Oddly enough I've not ever had a car without a tach
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Old 10-26-2008, 12:56 AM   #2
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You get used to using MPH instead of RPMs, plus engine sound is very good reliable way to tell when you need to shift. Good to know for future vehicles you own that might have a tach.
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Old 10-26-2008, 02:17 AM   #3
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i ordered a sunpro tach. i am gona put it in soon when i get it. i hate not having a tach, if i can hear the engine im good, but if u turn the radio on u cant hear it anymore
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Old 10-26-2008, 02:36 AM   #4
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Old 10-26-2008, 02:51 AM   #5
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Use MPH to shift gears.

Upshifting
gear km/h (mph)
1 to 2 24 (15)
2 to 3 64 (40)
3 to 4 75 (47)
4 to 5 87 (54)

Go to page 128 of user manual for details.
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Old 10-26-2008, 01:48 PM   #6
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Its no big deal anyways. IDK about everyone else, but I don't really look at my tach, after I've driven the car for a while. You just know when to do what you gotta do.
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Old 10-26-2008, 04:14 PM   #7
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Years ago I had a Sentra with no tach. As others have said, just use your MPH
as a guide, but once you get used to the sound of your engine, you won't need
that, either.
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Old 10-26-2008, 04:43 PM   #8
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my problem is when stopped and u have music up and try to take off and u cant use the speedo for that. and u can hear engine idling and its so hard to even feel it when u rev it up if i had a tach for that it would be great.
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Old 10-26-2008, 07:53 PM   #9
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I just listened to the engine. My yaris didn't even have a radio, so it was easy to hear when it was time to shift. ;)
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Old 10-26-2008, 08:07 PM   #10
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My yaris didn't even have a radio,
Cant even imagine living like that. I need my techno. Always.
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Old 10-26-2008, 08:41 PM   #11
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Become one with your Yaris, you do not need a tach, just be aware of your car as it is aware of you.
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Old 10-26-2008, 11:07 PM   #12
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I had a 2001 toyota echo and it was stick and I didnt had a tach...learned it the hard way! now I have one in my yaris and I luv it!
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Old 10-28-2008, 06:07 AM   #13
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I just listen to the engine. No big deal. When you are winding it out you can still tell when to shift.

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Old 10-28-2008, 09:23 PM   #14
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I have a tach and I listen to the engine more than I look at it when shifting. Helps me keep my eyes on the road I guess.
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Old 10-30-2008, 02:43 AM   #15
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Old 10-30-2008, 07:58 AM   #16
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It isn't "weird" to drive without one, it is just a matter of personal preference. I drove mine for a couple of months without one, and got used to it. Then, just recently, I installed a tachometer in it. I like having one and do not regret the decision to install one. If you want one, put it in. They aren't that hard to install. Once you figure out where to source the electricity, you just need figure out how you are going to route the wires. Personally, I wish manufacturers would start adding discrete holes with rubber grommets for the wiring of aftermarket stuff through the dash but as it stands you pretty much have to do it yourself.
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Old 10-30-2008, 09:40 AM   #17
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My Yaris and previous cars have had tach's but I seldom look at them. Shift by sound and feel for the most part. Of course when new to a car it is nice to know what range you're in. Especially in quiet cars like the stock Yaris.
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