A stick shift without a tach? - Toyota Yaris Forums

dulcidude · 01-05-2009, 12:01 AM

Ok, so maybe the first stick I ever used was a three on the column. Never needed a tach before but somehow it didn't occur to me that my new 08 didn't have one. Must be why I got the deal on it. Anyhow, what is that thing that clips to the front door post that has gauges attached to it? I could just hook up a tach but I'd like it to be part of the style of the car, not something that looks bolted on. I'd also like some suggestions on tachometers if possible.

thebarber · 01-05-2009, 01:14 AM

ya, usdm non-S version yaris hatches dont have a tachometer...

i think theres a how-to/DIY kicking around the site somewhere...

coheed · 01-05-2009, 03:01 AM

How to put one in:
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=662

And I have seen a few Yarii with small tachs layed into the dash behind the steering wheel.

SilverBack · 01-06-2009, 08:14 AM

Why do you need a tach? Just listen to the engine revs before shifts, like you did with your previous 3-speed

thebarber · 01-06-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by k r a y z e e . j o j o

Why do you need a tach? Just listen to the engine revs before shifts, like you did with your previous 3-speed

because a yaris with a few mods will make power to redline....helps to know where that is vs bouncing off the fuel cut

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 01-06-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by k r a y z e e . j o j o

Why do you need a tach? Just listen to the engine revs before shifts, like you did with your previous 3-speed

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Originally Posted by thebarber

because a yaris with a few mods will make power to redline....helps to know where that is vs bouncing off the fuel cut

true, but if you listen to the engine/exhaust note you'll know when that is coming up. in first gear my trd muffler opens up nicely around 5500 rpm and i know to shift shortly thereafter or i bounce off the rev limiter......

thebarber · 01-06-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Chupacabra

Right....it'll make about as much power as my John Deer lawn tractor. This car doesn't need a tach...it's a commuter.

man, youre such a downer...in EVERY thread.

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Originally Posted by ROCKLAND TOYOTA

true, but if you listen to the engine/exhaust note you'll know when that is coming up. in first gear my trd muffler opens up nicely around 5500 rpm and i know to shift shortly thereafter or i bounce off the rev limiter......

ya, i find with an intake it has a nice rasp (akin to the one before lift in an xrs) just before the redline....

but stock stock you'd be hard pressed listening...

Chupacabra · 01-06-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by thebarber

man, youre such a downer...in EVERY thread.

Sorry....but I mean, let's be realistic. This car doesn't have any power.

My John Deere lawn tractor has 25% of the HP this car has stock.

Chupacabra · 01-06-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by thebarber

because a yaris with a few mods will make power to redline....helps to know where that is vs bouncing off the fuel cut

Right....it'll make about as much power as my John Deer lawn tractor. This car doesn't need a tach...it's a commuter.

1stToyota · 01-06-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by k r a y z e e . j o j o

Why do you need a tach? Just listen to the engine revs before shifts, like you did with your previous 3-speed

+1

My last cars was a fast revving Contour SVT and a modded GTO and I never looked at the tach, and never bounced off the rev limiters.

33OH · 01-06-2009, 11:24 AM

I just like listening to music. Can't hear the engine then. I installed a tach in mine, it's pretty simple.

PHXDEMON · 01-07-2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ryank

I just like listening to music. Can't hear the engine then. I installed a tach in mine, it's pretty simple.

Same here. I can't hear my revs when my system is bumping.

Tamago · 01-06-2009, 05:07 PM

heads up display FTMFW!!!

i've always had a tach in the xA but before i had exhaust on it i did hit the rev limiter now and then simply because i couldn't HEAR ANYTHING lol.. i came from a mildly loud 1ZZFE so the hampsterwheel was easy to over-rev

Chupacabra · 01-06-2009, 06:34 PM

GEEZ....I am just being realistic. The car has 100HP for cyring out loud!!!!

thebarber · 01-06-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Chupacabra

GEEZ....I am just being realistic. The car has 100HP for cyring out loud!!!!

lol

ya, so?

know whats more fun than 100hp? 103hp.

seriously man, its an enthusiasts site. you can (/will?) spend a lot of time dumping on people if you shit in their cereal every time they mod their yaris...

Chupacabra · 01-06-2009, 06:44 PM

sorry if it seems that way. I am just sharing my thoughts and opinions man. That is what a forum or enthusiast site is about. I am enthusiastic btw...I love my Yaris. I mean, I did buy one! I am also realistic about it...I don't know, maybe I am just used to driving fast cars or something but 100HP doesn't get me excited.

thebarber · 01-06-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Chupacabra

sorry if it seems that way. I am just sharing my thoughts and opinions man. That is what a forum or enthusiast site is about. I am enthusiastic btw...I love my Yaris. I mean, I did buy one! I am also realistic about it...I don't know, maybe I am just used to driving fast cars or something but 100HP doesn't get me excited.

ya, i know what you mean...my last car was faster too

but i still enjoy the yaris...its zippy enough

but more fun in the corners than a straight line, thats for sure

but ANYWAYS...i like having a tach in an MTX car....but mine was stock!

auxmike · 01-06-2009, 08:33 PM

My Scanguage II has a digital tach built in. I prefer an analog dial for a more realtime response though.
The scanguage tach tends to lag annoyingly.

01-05-2009, 12:01 AM	#1
dulcidude dulcidude Drives: Toyota Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rockford, MI Posts: 4	A stick shift without a tach? Ok, so maybe the first stick I ever used was a three on the column. Never needed a tach before but somehow it didn't occur to me that my new 08 didn't have one. Must be why I got the deal on it. Anyhow, what is that thing that clips to the front door post that has gauges attached to it? I could just hook up a tach but I'd like it to be part of the style of the car, not something that looks bolted on. I'd also like some suggestions on tachometers if possible.

01-05-2009, 01:14 AM	#2
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	ya, usdm non-S version yaris hatches dont have a tachometer... i think theres a how-to/DIY kicking around the site somewhere... __________________

01-06-2009, 08:14 AM	#4
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Why do you need a tach? Just listen to the engine revs before shifts, like you did with your previous 3-speed __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

01-06-2009, 08:33 PM	#18
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	My Scanguage II has a digital tach built in. I prefer an analog dial for a more realtime response though. The scanguage tach tends to lag annoyingly. __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

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coheed Drives: 08 BB LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maiden, NC Posts: 785	How to put one in: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=662 And I have seen a few Yarii with small tachs layed into the dash behind the steering wheel.

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33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	I just like listening to music. Can't hear the engine then. I installed a tach in mine, it's pretty simple.

01-06-2009, 06:34 PM	#14
Chupacabra Banned Drives: 2009 Yaris liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT Posts: 350	GEEZ....I am just being realistic. The car has 100HP for cyring out loud!!!!

01-06-2009, 06:44 PM	#16
Chupacabra Banned Drives: 2009 Yaris liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT Posts: 350	sorry if it seems that way. I am just sharing my thoughts and opinions man. That is what a forum or enthusiast site is about. I am enthusiastic btw...I love my Yaris. I mean, I did buy one! I am also realistic about it...I don't know, maybe I am just used to driving fast cars or something but 100HP doesn't get me excited.