Where to start??????

[kingbobby83]

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]

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.]

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

[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

[Betrivent]

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?

[LA Yaris]

Originally Posted by Betrivent

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

It holds up vary well. I have no problems with it holding in rain and the high Ca. heat. As long as you use the 3M Super 77 spray your fine..

[SailDesign]

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...

[LA Yaris]

Originally Posted by SailDesign

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...

Well FYI the sedan hood and trunk are vary vary light. To be honest the real Carbon Fiber hood weigh's the same as the stock hood. So there is not any weight gain on the car. Why spend $300-400 for a real CF hood that I can do my self for around $40-50 with the same look and weight.

Thank you for your input

[yarisugi]

20" rims










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

[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.

[Freedan]

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.

[why?]

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]

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

[Focus_Sh1ft]

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

[thebarber]

my vote: lowering springs.

looks AND performance

[matthewai]

yeah springs

[Astroman]

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

[redglare45]

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