where's the performance products? - Toyota Yaris Forums

lostmind · 06-24-2007, 01:27 PM

hehe, you guys are too mean to the poor guy. :)

Both sides of the argument are correct... You can drive a standard transmission vehicle so much more aggressively then an auto.

But saying anyone with an auto tranny has no right to bitch about performance is a little off.

Of course, saying the aftermarket sucks for the yaris when it's only been out a year over in North America is a bit silly (and kinda rude to those companies that are pioneering new products)... it's even more silly if you've purchased an auto and _only_ care about performance modifications. I had to buy an auto because my wife drives the yaris and refuses to learn to drive stick. I was quite sad, but the monetary savings of the yaris still made so much sense I had to go ahead and give up my manual tranny...

But having an auto doesn't negate the desire for more performance. The yaris screams for just a few more ponies and a slightly stiffer suspension with a drop. Of course, I first and foremost bought this car for economy and am selling the STi because it doesn't make sense to own so many cars. But I am still keeping an eye out for some performance mods that can yield some power without a giant sacrifice in mileage.

I don't think the original poster should be written off simply because he rides in an auto. If you look at the list of mods available, he is correct in that none of them add any significant power at all.

Myself, I am just lowering my car (TRD shocks and springs) and lightweight rims (debating between 15" and 16"... I want 15" but nothing is in stock and kinda iffy putting heavier 16's on this poor car). Then I'm just going to wait for NST to put out a custom pulley set for the yaris so someone can develop a supercharger kit... then I think I'll get the power craving I desire with the handling to make it fun, without a giant loss in fuel economy.

I guess the OP just doesn't have my patience ;)

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06-24-2007, 01:27 PM	#20
lostmind Drives: 06 STi, 07 rav4, 07 yaris Join Date: May 2007 Location: Port Moody Posts: 100	hehe, you guys are too mean to the poor guy. :) Both sides of the argument are correct... You can drive a standard transmission vehicle so much more aggressively then an auto. But saying anyone with an auto tranny has no right to bitch about performance is a little off. Of course, saying the aftermarket sucks for the yaris when it's only been out a year over in North America is a bit silly (and kinda rude to those companies that are pioneering new products)... it's even more silly if you've purchased an auto and _only_ care about performance modifications. I had to buy an auto because my wife drives the yaris and refuses to learn to drive stick. I was quite sad, but the monetary savings of the yaris still made so much sense I had to go ahead and give up my manual tranny... But having an auto doesn't negate the desire for more performance. The yaris screams for just a few more ponies and a slightly stiffer suspension with a drop. Of course, I first and foremost bought this car for economy and am selling the STi because it doesn't make sense to own so many cars. But I am still keeping an eye out for some performance mods that can yield some power without a giant sacrifice in mileage. I don't think the original poster should be written off simply because he rides in an auto. If you look at the list of mods available, he is correct in that none of them add any significant power at all. Myself, I am just lowering my car (TRD shocks and springs) and lightweight rims (debating between 15" and 16"... I want 15" but nothing is in stock and kinda iffy putting heavier 16's on this poor car). Then I'm just going to wait for NST to put out a custom pulley set for the yaris so someone can develop a supercharger kit... then I think I'll get the power craving I desire with the handling to make it fun, without a giant loss in fuel economy. I guess the OP just doesn't have my patience ;)