Where to start?????? - Toyota Yaris Forums

kingbobby83 · 11-02-2010, 09:53 PM

I have had my Yaris sedan for about 2 or 3 months now. It is killing me that it is STOCK! I am wanting some opinions on where to start to get the biggest impact. Wheels, lights, bodykit, etc.... Just don't kow where I want to start..anyone??

severous01 · 11-02-2010, 10:29 PM

personal preference really. do you want power? add an intake, pulleys, header, midpipe and exhaust.

suspension and ride quality??? add a rear swaybar, struts/shocks, springs, bracing (under-body, strut braces), weight redux...

accessorizing??? add some led's, HID's, stickers, tint, projectors, wheels/tires...

do some checking around. check the stickies.

.Kevin. · 11-02-2010, 10:45 PM

Heres my car with a photo of when it was stock, might give you some ideas.

LA Yaris · 11-02-2010, 10:54 PM

1st is Stock

2nd is with the body kit

3rd is when I CF wrap the hood, eyeleds and trow on some flairs..

4th is CF wrap the trunk

yarisugi · 11-02-2010, 11:12 PM

20" rims

No. Seriously, rims probably make the biggest impact out of the three you mentioned

Mistry · 11-03-2010, 12:11 AM

IMO, for handling the cheapest yet most noticable mod is the rear sway bar. Micro Image has some at really decent prices, its where I got mine from, just get in contact with Cali Yaris (aka Garm) a member/vendor on here.

Freedan · 11-03-2010, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mistry

IMO, for handling the cheapest yet most noticable mod is the rear sway bar. Micro Image has some at really decent prices, its where I got mine from, just get in contact with Cali Yaris (aka Garm) a member/vendor on here.

I second this. Rear Anti-Sway bar will make your Yaris feel like a different beast. Heck, while you are installing that rear bar, get some of those lovely MicroImage lowering springs.

But whichever way you choose to go, aslong as you enjoy the ride, that's all that matters.

Betrivent · 11-03-2010, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by LA Yaris

1st is Stock

2nd is with the body kit

3rd is when I CF wrap the hood, eyeleds and trow on some flairs..

4th is CF wrap the trunk

That is SICK. How does the CF fabric hold up on the exterior?

why? · 11-03-2010, 10:34 AM

how about starting by getting rid of stuff? The rear seat and all the junk back there help to get rid of the weight and the car performs better in all areas.

*kimona* · 11-03-2010, 11:51 AM

Good place to start: Wheels and tyres, rear anti-sway bar, rebadge.

Focus_Sh1ft · 11-03-2010, 01:01 PM

You absolutely have to lower the car first lol. I don't know why Toyota designed the suspension to have such a huge fender gap... Cars usually come pretty flush these days.

Where you go from there is up to you, but I say wheels

SailDesign · 11-03-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LA Yaris

1st is Stock

2nd is with the body kit

3rd is when I CF wrap the hood, eyeleds and trow on some flairs..

4th is CF wrap the trunk

I still can't get used to people "wrapping" with carbon. Where I come from, carbon is used on its own to make lighter-weight parts than you can with either metal or fibreglass.
Each to his own, and it does look good, but it's just wrong to add all that weight...

thebarber · 11-03-2010, 01:18 PM

my vote: lowering springs.

looks AND performance

matthewai · 11-03-2010, 01:24 PM

yeah springs

*Astroman* · 11-03-2010, 01:55 PM

Springs and wheels will help with looks and performance. Tint also. I still need tint

redglare45 · 11-03-2010, 02:52 PM

I'd say springs / rear sway bar / and tint, like Astroman said.

contraband831 · 11-03-2010, 03:23 PM

springs and wheels make the biggest diff to me, then after that u can start buying all that other stuff...well enjoy modding your ride..

.Kevin. · 11-03-2010, 04:44 PM

Is it possible to even jst put new springs in to lower the car withot getting anything else?

11-02-2010, 09:53 PM	#1
kingbobby83 Yea..thats mine View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan 5 speed Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: East Texas (Longview) Posts: 47	Where to start?????? I have had my Yaris sedan for about 2 or 3 months now. It is killing me that it is STOCK! I am wanting some opinions on where to start to get the biggest impact. Wheels, lights, bodykit, etc.... Just don't kow where I want to start..anyone?? __________________ "I'm sorry, were you driving there?"

11-03-2010, 10:34 AM	#9
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	how about starting by getting rid of stuff? The rear seat and all the junk back there help to get rid of the weight and the car performs better in all areas. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

11-03-2010, 01:18 PM	#13
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	my vote: lowering springs. looks AND performance __________________

11-03-2010, 01:55 PM	#15
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	Springs and wheels will help with looks and performance. Tint also. I still need tint __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

11-03-2010, 03:23 PM	#17
contraband831 El Huevo Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CEN*CAL Posts: 959	springs and wheels make the biggest diff to me, then after that u can start buying all that other stuff...well enjoy modding your ride.. __________________

11-02-2010, 10:29 PM	#2
severous01 Drives: 2008 yaris, stripped, red Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Texas Posts: 977	personal preference really. do you want power? add an intake, pulleys, header, midpipe and exhaust. suspension and ride quality??? add a rear swaybar, struts/shocks, springs, bracing (under-body, strut braces), weight redux... accessorizing??? add some led's, HID's, stickers, tint, projectors, wheels/tires... do some checking around. check the stickies.

11-02-2010, 11:12 PM	#5
yarisugi やりすぎだ～ View User's Garage Drives: Me: Nuts: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ハワイ Posts: 2,041	20" rims No. Seriously, rims probably make the biggest impact out of the three you mentioned

11-03-2010, 12:11 AM	#6
Mistry Drives: Red Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Where Only Yaris' Can Go Posts: 71	IMO, for handling the cheapest yet most noticable mod is the rear sway bar. Micro Image has some at really decent prices, its where I got mine from, just get in contact with Cali Yaris (aka Garm) a member/vendor on here.

11-03-2010, 11:51 AM	#10
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Good place to start: Wheels and tyres, rear anti-sway bar, rebadge.

11-03-2010, 01:01 PM	#11
Focus_Sh1ft Drives: 08 Yaris Turbo; 06 tC Turbo Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 875	You absolutely have to lower the car first lol. I don't know why Toyota designed the suspension to have such a huge fender gap... Cars usually come pretty flush these days. Where you go from there is up to you, but I say wheels

11-03-2010, 01:24 PM	#14
matthewai Drives: it is kinda stock Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: united states Posts: 1,258	yeah springs

11-03-2010, 02:52 PM	#16
redglare45 View User's Garage Drives: 07 Sedan - 5 Speed Manual Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pomona / Pasadena, California Posts: 337	I'd say springs / rear sway bar / and tint, like Astroman said.

11-03-2010, 04:44 PM	#18
.Kevin. I ain't even mad Drives: 2010 1E7 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prince George, BC. Canada Posts: 954	Is it possible to even jst put new springs in to lower the car withot getting anything else? __________________

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