worth working on a echo - Toyota Yaris Forums

xx2bad4uxx · 09-20-2012, 04:44 PM

hey i was wondering if it is worth doing performance upgrades to an echo. i have a 2001 echo sedan it is automatic and i wanted to get more performance out of it. i have put in a cherry bomb muffler and tints and full sound system just not to sure about performance so can you tell me if its a good idea or not also what would you recomend me put in it thanks

bronsin · 09-20-2012, 05:44 PM

I thought you were looking at an ECHO that had 200,000 miles on it and needed a muffler or something.

In which case I would have said "Yeah its worth fixing!"

caineroad · 09-20-2012, 09:55 PM

i dont think it's worth it...

but if you want to do it.., just do it.

PS: toronto too!

Flipper_1938 · 09-21-2012, 10:31 AM

Same engine as the Yaris, but it has a cable throttle.

My Echo was noticably quicker than my current Yaris in stock form.

xx2bad4uxx · 09-21-2012, 10:33 AM

haha no i have one i got it as a graduation present so yeh i got one with 160000km so like it still runable like i think it be fun to fool around with it im just not to sure if i can get alot of speed on it and if i can would it cost a arm and a leg. and nice caineroad you go to the ertefa meets?

xx2bad4uxx · 09-21-2012, 10:34 AM

yeh its pretty quick the way it is like obviously not a speed car but could i make it a speed car ive beaten civics with it so im not sure if its worth upgrading it. or if i should just buy a whole new car

2005rs · 09-21-2012, 11:10 AM

I guess it depends on your budget, how much you can do yourself and what performance you want in the end.
I have a lightweight crank pulley, sri, magnaflow muffler, lightened the car, short shifter (manual transmission),rear sway bar, front strut brace and slightly lower profile tires.
Performance gains aren't huge but it's a really fun car to drive and I didn't spend a whole lot to do it.

Viperoni · 09-21-2012, 01:03 PM

I went to the ertefa meet @ 400/7 a few weeks back. Busy.

As for the Echo, performance wise, with an auto tranny, it's not worth doing much to it. Even with a full exhaust system, lightweight pulley, light rims, you'd still have a hard time running 0-100 in less than 9 seconds...

You'd be best off doing suspension mods, like springs and struts, so the car handles better and is more fun to drive around.

cali yaris · 09-23-2012, 12:32 PM

^ Good points. I see suspension as a performance mod, some people only count changes that make power. The Echo can be a pretty quick car in the turns.

xx2bad4uxx · 09-23-2012, 05:25 PM

yeh im not fully sure on my spending budget like i would like to do bit by bit as a hobby so.. like i know its not the fastest car so prob not worth putting any work in it your saying? i just think it would be jokes if i had a echo that would be fast.. yeh they stoped it at highway 7 and 400 now its at dvp and highway 7.

2005rs · 09-23-2012, 06:38 PM

Ummm, you know cars going 50km over get impounded right? You wouldn't need to modify the echo to get a street racing conviction in that neck of the woods. I have a heavy foot myself, so I get what you're saying, but consider time and place.

xx2bad4uxx · 09-23-2012, 09:35 PM

yeh i know but i guess its one of those things that be cool to have the upgrades and maybe go to the track once in awhile just to fool around

2005rs · 09-24-2012, 12:34 PM

That's cool. Just don't put a big spoiler on trunk, your friends wouldn't take you seriously ever again

1.5 · 09-24-2012, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

^ Good points. I see suspension as a performance mod, some people only count changes that make power. The Echo can be a pretty quick car in the turns.

suspension is the best performance upgrade, if you can't corner all that power isnt much good.

xx2bad4uxx · 09-24-2012, 04:21 PM

haha i would never be one of those ppl with a big ass spoiler. So like the question asked is it worth working on or would it be better to start with a whole new car

1.5 · 09-24-2012, 05:10 PM

it depends on your situation. If youve got the money to drop on a evo x or sti or Z then absolutely go for that. If you dont have the ability to get a new car then keep the echo and mod it.

nookandcrannycar · 09-24-2012, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2005rs

That's cool. Just don't put a big spoiler on trunk, your friends wouldn't take you seriously ever again

xx2bad4uxx · 09-24-2012, 08:02 PM

ok so what would u suggest i should upgrade

09-20-2012, 04:44 PM	#1
xx2bad4uxx Drives: toyota echo Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: toronto Posts: 11	worth working on a echo hey i was wondering if it is worth doing performance upgrades to an echo. i have a 2001 echo sedan it is automatic and i wanted to get more performance out of it. i have put in a cherry bomb muffler and tints and full sound system just not to sure about performance so can you tell me if its a good idea or not also what would you recomend me put in it thanks

09-20-2012, 05:44 PM	#2
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	I thought you were looking at an ECHO that had 200,000 miles on it and needed a muffler or something. In which case I would have said "Yeah its worth fixing!" __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

09-21-2012, 01:03 PM	#8
Viperoni Drives: 2005 Toyota Echo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brampton, ON Posts: 505	I went to the ertefa meet @ 400/7 a few weeks back. Busy. As for the Echo, performance wise, with an auto tranny, it's not worth doing much to it. Even with a full exhaust system, lightweight pulley, light rims, you'd still have a hard time running 0-100 in less than 9 seconds... You'd be best off doing suspension mods, like springs and struts, so the car handles better and is more fun to drive around. __________________ 2006 Saturn Ion Redline 2005 Toyota Echo RS 4dr hatch - Cyl #3 bad - sold 2000 Toyota Echo 2dr coupe - The track car - rusty & scrapped

09-23-2012, 12:32 PM	#9
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ Good points. I see suspension as a performance mod, some people only count changes that make power. The Echo can be a pretty quick car in the turns. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

09-24-2012, 05:10 PM	#16
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	it depends on your situation. If youve got the money to drop on a evo x or sti or Z then absolutely go for that. If you dont have the ability to get a new car then keep the echo and mod it. __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

09-20-2012, 09:55 PM	#3
caineroad Drives: 06 Yaris HB CE Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 501	i dont think it's worth it... but if you want to do it.., just do it. PS: toronto too!

09-21-2012, 10:31 AM	#4
Flipper_1938 Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 529	Same engine as the Yaris, but it has a cable throttle. My Echo was noticably quicker than my current Yaris in stock form.

09-21-2012, 10:33 AM	#5
xx2bad4uxx Drives: toyota echo Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: toronto Posts: 11	haha no i have one i got it as a graduation present so yeh i got one with 160000km so like it still runable like i think it be fun to fool around with it im just not to sure if i can get alot of speed on it and if i can would it cost a arm and a leg. and nice caineroad you go to the ertefa meets?

09-21-2012, 10:34 AM	#6
xx2bad4uxx Drives: toyota echo Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: toronto Posts: 11	yeh its pretty quick the way it is like obviously not a speed car but could i make it a speed car ive beaten civics with it so im not sure if its worth upgrading it. or if i should just buy a whole new car

09-21-2012, 11:10 AM	#7
2005rs Drives: 2005 Echo Rs Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Beaverton ON Posts: 48	I guess it depends on your budget, how much you can do yourself and what performance you want in the end. I have a lightweight crank pulley, sri, magnaflow muffler, lightened the car, short shifter (manual transmission),rear sway bar, front strut brace and slightly lower profile tires. Performance gains aren't huge but it's a really fun car to drive and I didn't spend a whole lot to do it.

09-23-2012, 05:25 PM	#10
xx2bad4uxx Drives: toyota echo Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: toronto Posts: 11	yeh im not fully sure on my spending budget like i would like to do bit by bit as a hobby so.. like i know its not the fastest car so prob not worth putting any work in it your saying? i just think it would be jokes if i had a echo that would be fast.. yeh they stoped it at highway 7 and 400 now its at dvp and highway 7.

09-23-2012, 06:38 PM	#11
2005rs Drives: 2005 Echo Rs Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Beaverton ON Posts: 48	Ummm, you know cars going 50km over get impounded right? You wouldn't need to modify the echo to get a street racing conviction in that neck of the woods. I have a heavy foot myself, so I get what you're saying, but consider time and place.

09-23-2012, 09:35 PM	#12
xx2bad4uxx Drives: toyota echo Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: toronto Posts: 11	yeh i know but i guess its one of those things that be cool to have the upgrades and maybe go to the track once in awhile just to fool around

09-24-2012, 12:34 PM	#13
2005rs Drives: 2005 Echo Rs Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Beaverton ON Posts: 48	That's cool. Just don't put a big spoiler on trunk, your friends wouldn't take you seriously ever again

09-24-2012, 04:21 PM	#15
xx2bad4uxx Drives: toyota echo Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: toronto Posts: 11	haha i would never be one of those ppl with a big ass spoiler. So like the question asked is it worth working on or would it be better to start with a whole new car

09-24-2012, 08:02 PM	#18
xx2bad4uxx Drives: toyota echo Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: toronto Posts: 11	ok so what would u suggest i should upgrade

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