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Violin · 07-14-2007, 09:03 PM

How'd you know what I was working on?

ChinoCharles · 07-14-2007, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Violin

How'd you know what I was working on?

brickhardmeat · 07-14-2007, 09:24 PM

1st Yaris on the moon

KSIbucky · 07-14-2007, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nickhjort

Ok this might be a stupid question, but how much would it cost to get my Vitz (Yaris) converted to a rear wheel drive car. And is it even possible? I'm thinking like $2,509,198.34 but I thought I might ask anyway.

tranny wouldn't fit anywhere else

thefoth · 08-30-2007, 11:11 PM

Hey, I know its been a long time since I've made any updates about the project. Here's a little insite to what it takes to make a RWD Yaris.
Parts alone for the project will cost upwards of $20,000.
For my actual swap, I'm into it about $10,000 already.
Engine $1-5k (stock)
Trans $500-2500
Rear End $500-1500
Engine Management $250 (megasquirt)-$5000
Custom Drive Shaft $200
Steering Rack $100
Tunnel $60
Fuel system $1000
Cooling system $800
Custom Exhaust Manifold and System $500-800
Custom Intake $100
Raw Materials (cage, firewall, etc) $2000

That's before suspension, brakes, seats, belts, wheels, tires, suspension, etc.

Labor, we're into the project about 400 hours. Total when its ready to race will be between 600-800. If you had to pay a shop 40-80 an hour, you're talking $24,000-$64,000...so unless you're going to do it yourself, its probably not going to be worth it. The wheel base is NOT as short as some people believe. I have a comparison posted on http://www.mospeed.com/ProjectYaris.html

If anyone ever has a question or inquiry you can reach me on AIM:thefoth71.

HMM Yaris on the moon... that'd be interesting, it is kind of shaped like a shuttle pod.

Black Yaris · 08-30-2007, 11:20 PM

Thanks for the update foth, we ahve been wondering how that has been coming along

07-14-2007, 09:24 PM	#21
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	1st Yaris on the moon __________________ SPONSORED BY

08-30-2007, 11:20 PM	#24
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	Thanks for the update foth, we ahve been wondering how that has been coming along __________________

08-30-2007, 11:11 PM	#23
thefoth Project Sideways Yaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris 3 Dr RWD! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 10	Hey, I know its been a long time since I've made any updates about the project. Here's a little insite to what it takes to make a RWD Yaris. Parts alone for the project will cost upwards of $20,000. For my actual swap, I'm into it about $10,000 already. Engine $1-5k (stock) Trans $500-2500 Rear End $500-1500 Engine Management $250 (megasquirt)-$5000 Custom Drive Shaft $200 Steering Rack $100 Tunnel $60 Fuel system $1000 Cooling system $800 Custom Exhaust Manifold and System $500-800 Custom Intake $100 Raw Materials (cage, firewall, etc) $2000 That's before suspension, brakes, seats, belts, wheels, tires, suspension, etc. Labor, we're into the project about 400 hours. Total when its ready to race will be between 600-800. If you had to pay a shop 40-80 an hour, you're talking $24,000-$64,000...so unless you're going to do it yourself, its probably not going to be worth it. The wheel base is NOT as short as some people believe. I have a comparison posted on http://www.mospeed.com/ProjectYaris.html If anyone ever has a question or inquiry you can reach me on AIM:thefoth71. HMM Yaris on the moon... that'd be interesting, it is kind of shaped like a shuttle pod.