It needs something...........but what? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Qmobile · 07-31-2009, 12:21 AM

I need to upgrade, but I don't know what to get. What I got so far is in my sig. My oridgnal plan was to get the TRD(AEM) CAI next but $350 from the part dept. a lil on the yikes! side, but I will have it in a couple days. Keep in mind that it is a year-round DD and a show car. I want something that's easy to install/dose'nt take long to install. I'm kinda leaning toward the TRD intake(to match the rest of the upgrades) but then again I like the sounds of the WR secret intake. Is there any decent/cheap front strut bars or towers(is the a differance btw?), I was gonna get the TRD one of that............until they quite offering them. Possibly a sponsor help a guy out??

CASTREX · 07-31-2009, 12:52 AM

$350 for a Yaris CAI is crazy!

Get the AFE CAI. It will cost you half the price of the TRD one... and it looks great on the engine bay if good looks is important for you. You will gate the same power gain and sound than in any of the other expensive units.

You can also look into an axle back or at least a nice looking muffler tip.

Ditch the strut tower bar and get your self some lowering springs or an underdrive crank pulley. A rear sway bar is another good upgrade if you want to improve the handling of the car.

etheliters · 07-31-2009, 05:53 AM

why ditch the strut bar? don't they help?

botchilah · 07-31-2009, 06:32 AM

Get all Ultra Racing braces because they are CHEAP and they work pretty decently tightening the chassis up.

Qmobile · 07-31-2009, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by CASTREX

$350 for a Yaris CAI is crazy!

Get the AFE CAI. It will cost you half the price of the TRD one... and it looks great on the engine bay if good looks is important for you. You will gate the same power gain and sound than in any of the other expensive units.

You can also look into an axle back or at least a nice looking muffler tip.

Ditch the strut tower bar and get your self some lowering springs or an underdrive crank pulley. A rear sway bar is another good upgrade if you want to improve the handling of the car.

Umm if you look at my sig/garage you'll see that I already got the TRD axle-back and sway bar

CASTREX · 07-31-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by etheliters

why ditch the strut bar? don't they help?

They help making the engine bay look nicer and adding death weight. But no particular performance improvement comes from a strut bar ON A YARIS.

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Originally Posted by Qmobile

Umm if you look at my sig/garage you'll see that I already got the TRD axle-back and sway bar

Then get some Tanabe springs or the NST underdrive pulley!!

A NSt SSK will be a great compliment to your knob and will improve the shift feeling greatly. And it takes like 2 minutes to install..

mrbond · 07-31-2009, 02:55 PM

Dude, get a Fujita CAI. You will NOT be disappointed in it. Plus, it uses an oil-free filter, which means less hassle when you clean the filter!

Qmobile · 07-31-2009, 11:21 PM

I've acaully seen where Sparks has a few in stock hmm...........but then again I already have the TRD recharge kit(for the drop-in)........course I could see if I have enough to get the TRD CAI & Springs..............I dunno just yet

Qmobile · 07-31-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CASTREX

A NSt SSK will be a great compliment to your knob..

yeah would'nt be able to use a SSK seeing as how mines a Auto

NonStopTuning · 08-01-2009, 01:46 AM

You should definitely consider a set of NST pulleys...

The Crank Pulley will provide you with excellent performance gains and will even provide you with better gas mileage.

The Alternator and Water Pump pulleys will provide you with further performance, gas mileage, and are visible enough to provide you with extra bonus points at car shows and meets!

Good luck and have fun with all your projects!!!

Qmobile · 08-01-2009, 02:05 PM

I've been thinking about a set for awhile also. Is there a set with the 10% underdrive??

kac · 08-01-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Qmobile

I've acaully seen where Sparks has a few in stock hmm...........but then again I already have the TRD recharge kit(for the drop-in)...

sell the trd drop in filter and recharge kit on here, it would go fast with the right price, then you have a little more to put towards the CAI...

Qmobile · 08-03-2009, 08:46 PM

UPDATE!!! I've made up my mind NOT to go TRD with my stuff now.....too expensive/"over-the-counter"-ish for my taste. I've just pm'ed Garm(I'll just pick that name up now) to see what he can do for me. The oridgnal idea was to go with kargoboy....but he's no longer in business

kac · 08-03-2009, 08:49 PM

TRD makes some nice stuff, but when you can get a cheaper alternative that is everybit as good if not better... it makes sense to explore the options.

Qmobile · 08-03-2009, 08:52 PM

I know I mean my axle-back and sway-bar is great but 350 for a CAI that looks butt-ugly and I could prolly get a lot more for my $$ if I go to the sponsers, rather than the part dept guys

1NZYaris1 · 08-03-2009, 09:52 PM

AFE intake all the way , half the price and i think it looks nicer too , +
it is way easier to change the filter - for cleaning

Qmobile · 08-07-2009, 07:11 PM

UPDATE!!!!!

after talk with Garm, for about the same price they want for the TRD CAI he can hook me up with a intake and springs, shipped even. But I did manage to satify the tuner in me for a while I think I picked up an Autometer Ecometer from JEGS today. LOVE IT!!!

Aothachos · 08-07-2009, 07:41 PM

I have the TRD CAI, i got it off a guy on here a while back good deal 250$ shipped. Anyways I got it brand new and loved it since it was my first mod. Also get some DC headers =D

07-31-2009, 12:21 AM	#1
Qmobile that's right I went there View User's Garage Drives: '08 Blazin' Blue,'10 Dark Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hoytville, ohio Posts: 800	It needs something...........but what? I need to upgrade, but I don't know what to get. What I got so far is in my sig. My oridgnal plan was to get the TRD(AEM) CAI next but $350 from the part dept. a lil on the yikes! side, but I will have it in a couple days. Keep in mind that it is a year-round DD and a show car. I want something that's easy to install/dose'nt take long to install. I'm kinda leaning toward the TRD intake(to match the rest of the upgrades) but then again I like the sounds of the WR secret intake. Is there any decent/cheap front strut bars or towers(is the a differance btw?), I was gonna get the TRD one of that............until they quite offering them. Possibly a sponsor help a guy out?? __________________ Mods: 15" SSC rims, TRD Exhaust, TRD Sway bar, TRD oil filler, TRD rad. cap, TYC tails, Debadged, Painted engine cover, Stock spoiler, Stock mud gaurds, OBX pedals. suggestions always welcome

07-31-2009, 06:32 AM	#4
botchilah Drives: white and red shiny things Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 140	Get all Ultra Racing braces because they are CHEAP and they work pretty decently tightening the chassis up. __________________ 08' Yaris HB 5dr: RAYS 57 Motorsports 17X7 / K&N SRI / TANABE axleback exhaust / ULTRA RACING complete braces / MEGAN RACING complete braces / NEX coilovers / NEX 330mm 4-pot front BBK / PENGUIN GARAGE hub spacers / HOTBITS headers / BUDDY CLUB oil cap and rad cap / APP SS brake lines / HKS synthetic lubes / RECARO SR5 seats / TRD shiftknob / cheap FEDERAL (free) tires lol. NEXT: HKS F-CON iS

07-31-2009, 02:55 PM	#7
mrbond View User's Garage Drives: 2008 meteorite hatchback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 960	Dude, get a Fujita CAI. You will NOT be disappointed in it. Plus, it uses an oil-free filter, which means less hassle when you clean the filter! __________________ - HOOOEY! That's one tahny little cawr! What the heck kinda toy is that? - A Toyota Yaris - A whut Yaris?

07-31-2009, 11:21 PM	#8
Qmobile that's right I went there View User's Garage Drives: '08 Blazin' Blue,'10 Dark Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hoytville, ohio Posts: 800	I've acaully seen where Sparks has a few in stock hmm...........but then again I already have the TRD recharge kit(for the drop-in)........course I could see if I have enough to get the TRD CAI & Springs..............I dunno just yet __________________ Mods: 15" SSC rims, TRD Exhaust, TRD Sway bar, TRD oil filler, TRD rad. cap, TYC tails, Debadged, Painted engine cover, Stock spoiler, Stock mud gaurds, OBX pedals. suggestions always welcome

08-01-2009, 01:46 AM	#10
NonStopTuning Drives: NST CARS: S13 AE86 ANT10 AW11 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,097	You should definitely consider a set of NST pulleys... The Crank Pulley will provide you with excellent performance gains and will even provide you with better gas mileage. The Alternator and Water Pump pulleys will provide you with further performance, gas mileage, and are visible enough to provide you with extra bonus points at car shows and meets! Good luck and have fun with all your projects!!! __________________ MIKE @ NST www.NonStopTuning.com

07-31-2009, 12:52 AM	#2
CASTREX Who said Yaris was slow? View User's Garage Drives: Yaris T-Sport 2008 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 1,287	$350 for a Yaris CAI is crazy! Get the AFE CAI. It will cost you half the price of the TRD one... and it looks great on the engine bay if good looks is important for you. You will gate the same power gain and sound than in any of the other expensive units. You can also look into an axle back or at least a nice looking muffler tip. Ditch the strut tower bar and get your self some lowering springs or an underdrive crank pulley. A rear sway bar is another good upgrade if you want to improve the handling of the car.

07-31-2009, 05:53 AM	#3
etheliters Drives: 07 yaris hatch Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: houston Posts: 146	why ditch the strut bar? don't they help?

08-01-2009, 02:05 PM	#11
Qmobile that's right I went there View User's Garage Drives: '08 Blazin' Blue,'10 Dark Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hoytville, ohio Posts: 800	I've been thinking about a set for awhile also. Is there a set with the 10% underdrive?? __________________ Mods: 15" SSC rims, TRD Exhaust, TRD Sway bar, TRD oil filler, TRD rad. cap, TYC tails, Debadged, Painted engine cover, Stock spoiler, Stock mud gaurds, OBX pedals. suggestions always welcome

08-03-2009, 08:46 PM	#13
Qmobile that's right I went there View User's Garage Drives: '08 Blazin' Blue,'10 Dark Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hoytville, ohio Posts: 800	UPDATE!!! I've made up my mind NOT to go TRD with my stuff now.....too expensive/"over-the-counter"-ish for my taste. I've just pm'ed Garm(I'll just pick that name up now) to see what he can do for me. The oridgnal idea was to go with kargoboy....but he's no longer in business __________________ Mods: 15" SSC rims, TRD Exhaust, TRD Sway bar, TRD oil filler, TRD rad. cap, TYC tails, Debadged, Painted engine cover, Stock spoiler, Stock mud gaurds, OBX pedals. suggestions always welcome

08-03-2009, 08:49 PM	#14
kac View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite 3dr Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West/Central Illinois Posts: 540	TRD makes some nice stuff, but when you can get a cheaper alternative that is everybit as good if not better... it makes sense to explore the options. __________________ Touchscreen DVD Navigation - 10" Bazooka Subwoofer - Kenwood Speakers - Toyota Premium Horn set AFE Pro Dry Air Filter - modified air intake box - 1ZZ-FE Throttle Body - Ultra Racing Rear Sway Bar & Front Strut Bar NST in cabin & engine bay SSK's - TWM shifter base bushings & cable bushings - Megan Racing C-Pillar Brace

08-03-2009, 08:52 PM	#15
Qmobile that's right I went there View User's Garage Drives: '08 Blazin' Blue,'10 Dark Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hoytville, ohio Posts: 800	I know I mean my axle-back and sway-bar is great but 350 for a CAI that looks butt-ugly and I could prolly get a lot more for my $$ if I go to the sponsers, rather than the part dept guys __________________ Mods: 15" SSC rims, TRD Exhaust, TRD Sway bar, TRD oil filler, TRD rad. cap, TYC tails, Debadged, Painted engine cover, Stock spoiler, Stock mud gaurds, OBX pedals. suggestions always welcome

08-03-2009, 09:52 PM	#16
1NZYaris1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,566	AFE intake all the way , half the price and i think it looks nicer too , + it is way easier to change the filter - for cleaning __________________ http://www.microimageonline.com/forums/index.php

08-07-2009, 07:11 PM	#17
Qmobile that's right I went there View User's Garage Drives: '08 Blazin' Blue,'10 Dark Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hoytville, ohio Posts: 800	UPDATE!!!!! after talk with Garm, for about the same price they want for the TRD CAI he can hook me up with a intake and springs, shipped even. But I did manage to satify the tuner in me for a while I think I picked up an Autometer Ecometer from JEGS today. LOVE IT!!! __________________ Mods: 15" SSC rims, TRD Exhaust, TRD Sway bar, TRD oil filler, TRD rad. cap, TYC tails, Debadged, Painted engine cover, Stock spoiler, Stock mud gaurds, OBX pedals. suggestions always welcome

08-07-2009, 07:41 PM	#18
Aothachos Banned Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 326	I have the TRD CAI, i got it off a guy on here a while back good deal 250$ shipped. Anyways I got it brand new and loved it since it was my first mod. Also get some DC headers =D