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Altitude · 11-06-2008, 01:38 AM

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*tk-421* · 11-06-2008, 02:42 AM

Well, I'm not a huge fan of that Yaris either. But I definitely don't agree with them as far as the stock Yaris goes. I love the way it looks, handles, and costs. IMHO, all we need is a bit more ponies under the hood, and we should be a very happy bunch indeed.

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darkmoon87 · 11-06-2008, 04:43 AM

that thing looks hidious...oh well most cars @ SEMA look nasty as hell to begin with.

bobselectric · 11-06-2008, 08:49 AM

Sorry guys- the car was also at the NY Auto show last March, it's been around a while. I also have to say, it looks a lot better in person. I'd love to drive it- 166 bhp!

mikenacarato · 11-06-2008, 10:23 AM

i do not like that at all

m911gt · 11-06-2008, 10:23 AM

What are they talking about when they said, "Unveiled at the SEMA show?" I saw that Yaris in January at the Chicago International Auto Show. I thought it looked awesome in person and to answer the last question they asked, yes, I would like to drive it. :)

Stargate YARlantIS · 11-06-2008, 10:37 AM

i love the concept! And yes I would drive it daily if i had one!

cali yaris · 11-06-2008, 12:10 PM

They should give mine a spin around the block.

cali yaris · 11-06-2008, 12:12 PM

Quote:

the 1.3-litre petrol engine has been donated a supercharger and a reworked exhaust system, boosting power up to 166bhp.

hmmm, 1.3L motor, what is that, 80 or so whp to start? bumped to 140 whp with a supercharger and an exhaust?

I call BS without seeing the dyno.

jkuchta · 11-06-2008, 02:01 PM

I can see 166BHP out of a 1.3 with a supercharger. OH, and I would drive the pants off of either that concept or your yaris Garm!

marcus · 11-06-2008, 02:09 PM

it just needs to be lowered a bit more..

cali yaris · 11-06-2008, 05:04 PM

jkuchta, you can start with their concept -- I've seen you drive...

jkuchta · 11-06-2008, 05:34 PM

at3GG · 11-06-2008, 07:40 PM

It's cool to look at, just like a lot of concepts are. Neeeeever do it to my own though even if money wasn't an option. I think i'd drive Garms before that just because a lot of the additional power in the concept might be ruined by the topless affect. Plus YW FTW, bring it on Yaris Club!

Split · 11-06-2008, 09:10 PM

that yaris looks like a dildo...

dvlnblkdrs · 11-06-2008, 09:46 PM

it was actually revealed at last year's sema.. everyone on here had made a big deal of it and we all looked at the article as they were releasing it.. so now it is only be recycled, a year later.. HOW LAME! yes, this is very much a cool idea.. seen it in person @ toyofest back in may.. cool car, practical? not really, but thats y its strictly a show car..

TLyttle · 11-07-2008, 01:13 AM

Personally, I think they should have cut it off behind the top of the windshield; hacking off the posts half-way up makes it look like a backyard job...

mojoyaris · 11-10-2008, 11:09 PM

I would use it to compete against the miata's at the solo 2 events!!!!
It sure would get alot of attention

11-06-2008, 01:38 AM	#1
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11-06-2008, 02:42 AM	#2
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	Well, I'm not a huge fan of that Yaris either. But I definitely don't agree with them as far as the stock Yaris goes. I love the way it looks, handles, and costs. IMHO, all we need is a bit more ponies under the hood, and we should be a very happy bunch indeed. Welcome to the forums! __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

11-06-2008, 10:23 AM	#6
m911gt Carless in Chicago View User's Garage Drives: 08 Blk LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,479	What are they talking about when they said, "Unveiled at the SEMA show?" I saw that Yaris in January at the Chicago International Auto Show. I thought it looked awesome in person and to answer the last question they asked, yes, I would like to drive it. :) __________________ Wanted: Forced Induction Some say that he is the secret love child of Ferrari and Porsche, and others say that he would lap James May twice in a 1/4 mile drag race. All we know is that he is called The Stig.

11-06-2008, 10:37 AM	#7
Stargate YARlantIS View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Saint Petersburg, FL Posts: 351	i love the concept! And yes I would drive it daily if i had one! __________________ Visualize whirled peas. Peace, Love and Good Smoke! --Tommy Chong

11-06-2008, 12:10 PM	#8
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	They should give mine a spin around the block. __________________ 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.

11-06-2008, 04:43 AM	#3
darkmoon87 Drives: 08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 365	that thing looks hidious...oh well most cars @ SEMA look nasty as hell to begin with.

11-06-2008, 08:49 AM	#4
bobselectric Kickin' Yaris Drives: 07 Yaris liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: west harrison, ny Posts: 523	Sorry guys- the car was also at the NY Auto show last March, it's been around a while. I also have to say, it looks a lot better in person. I'd love to drive it- 166 bhp!

11-06-2008, 10:23 AM	#5
mikenacarato SIPNDEW View User's Garage Drives: 15 STI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,281	i do not like that at all

11-06-2008, 02:01 PM	#10
jkuchta View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris hatch (red) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 557	I can see 166BHP out of a 1.3 with a supercharger. OH, and I would drive the pants off of either that concept or your yaris Garm!

11-06-2008, 02:09 PM	#11
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	it just needs to be lowered a bit more..

11-06-2008, 05:04 PM	#12
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	jkuchta, you can start with their concept -- I've seen you drive... __________________ 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.

11-06-2008, 05:34 PM	#13
jkuchta View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris hatch (red) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 557

11-06-2008, 07:40 PM	#14
at3GG Drives: 07 metmet LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: VA Beach Posts: 648	It's cool to look at, just like a lot of concepts are. Neeeeever do it to my own though even if money wasn't an option. I think i'd drive Garms before that just because a lot of the additional power in the concept might be ruined by the topless affect. Plus YW FTW, bring it on Yaris Club! __________________ F5 CAI, MR axleback, MR Header, NST SSK. Full Exhaust wrap, AT3 Custom SSK Konig Heliums 15x6.5 Black Tanabe Df210's

11-06-2008, 09:10 PM	#15
Split Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton Posts: 393	that yaris looks like a dildo...

11-06-2008, 09:46 PM	#16
dvlnblkdrs Shush! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 toyota yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: orange, ca Posts: 3,521	it was actually revealed at last year's sema.. everyone on here had made a big deal of it and we all looked at the article as they were releasing it.. so now it is only be recycled, a year later.. HOW LAME! yes, this is very much a cool idea.. seen it in person @ toyofest back in may.. cool car, practical? not really, but thats y its strictly a show car.. __________________ "Kids sure like the devil these days"

11-07-2008, 01:13 AM	#17
TLyttle Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Keremeos BC Posts: 986	Personally, I think they should have cut it off behind the top of the windshield; hacking off the posts half-way up makes it look like a backyard job...

11-10-2008, 11:09 PM	#18
mojoyaris Ecurie Snoopy Lives View User's Garage Drives: Jojo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 447	I would use it to compete against the miata's at the solo 2 events!!!! It sure would get alot of attention __________________ Sponsors and Organizations: Toyota Rally Canada Yokohama Tire Canada Western Canada Rally Association Ecurie (Team) Snoopy Canada, racing since 1966

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