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08-16-2013, 11:54 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2010 Yaris 3 door, manual tran Join Date: Jul 2013
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First Mod, come and give an opinion
Hello Everone,
After debadging the yaris and opening the dash panel to fix the power outlet, I felt the greatness of fixing and bonding with the car. Now I want more... Because of my financial situation I will only be able to buy 1 product in the next couple of months. I was thinking about something I can learn myself and can hopefully get nice performance or visuals out of. I was thinking air intake, exhaust tip (my state doesn't allowd these, but a silent one shouldn't be a problem). I'm not looking to go all crazy, but rather make my car look like its "mine". I'm hoping to stay around $100, for this mod. I will shell out more depending on which part it is, but it will take me more time to buy . Please I'd you have any ideas post them here, think I should just wait and save more? Anything counts. |
08-17-2013, 09:31 AM | #2 |
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well for performance you may need to save up some Garm will be able to help you with that but for visual you need to take a look at PlastiDip its a very easy way to make your car your own...
heres mine done a little with it https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...size=960%2C291 |
08-17-2013, 09:38 AM | #3 |
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I wasn't aware that exhaust tips were illegal in VA, but I bought a large one at Walmart for fifteen bucks and it looks a heckuva lot better than the stock pipe just sticking out there...
It was one of the first mods I did to Sprocket. And yes, that is snow in San Antonio. Happens about one every ten years or so... Cheers! M2
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08-17-2013, 11:45 AM | #4 | |
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08-17-2013, 11:48 AM | #5 | |
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08-17-2013, 02:02 PM | #6 |
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An exhaust tip alone doesn't change the sound or the performance of the car. A bolt-on axle-back exhaust (two bolts, right in front of the passenger rear wheel) will open up a few horsepower, but they are louder than the stock exhaust system.
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08-17-2013, 03:21 PM | #7 | |
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I had a guess that an exhaust tip probably just adds visuals and sound. Guess its better to wait for axleback itself. |
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08-17-2013, 05:03 PM | #8 | |
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My vote is for a rear SwayBar.
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08-17-2013, 07:17 PM | #9 |
2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how!
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08-17-2013, 07:51 PM | #10 |
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Does it only give handling performance? I'm completely new to car concepts, did a quick search and to my understanding sway bars help to stop sway on corners?
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08-17-2013, 08:50 PM | #11 | |
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Maybe it somehow distorts the gases as they exit the pipe, I don't know; but there is a difference. Still, I did it more for looks. It is a nice improvement at the back of the car!
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08-17-2013, 10:30 PM | #12 |
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A big +1 on this one!
You can find other ideas on the Best/Worst Investments thread (check my sig).
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08-18-2013, 01:47 AM | #13 |
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I did not need to lift the car when I installed my WhiteLine sway.
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08-18-2013, 02:10 AM | #14 |
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Cheapest and quite mods.
Light weight pulley and the sway bar. |
08-18-2013, 07:30 AM | #15 |
Looks nice mate
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08-18-2013, 08:02 AM | #16 | |
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The NST short shifter is what I will save up for due to its low price and simple installation. |
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08-18-2013, 08:49 AM | #17 |
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Going to add I did not lift my car for the rear sway either.
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08-18-2013, 11:45 AM | #18 | |
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