where's the performance products?

[lostmind]

I went thru the same thing when I bought my protege5. I was one of the first people to get one and there was absolutely nothing for it in terms of mods...

I paid close to $500 after shipping and duty for an AEM short ram intake and bought denso iridium plugs. That was all there was for the car. It took about two years before the aftermarket really took off for it. I'm sure it'll be the same for the yaris :)

[NonStopTuning]

Very interesting thread...

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[contraband831]

If you can add a simple bolt on and get 1-2 hp out of it, then that is GREAT
if you are not satisfied with the aftermarket parts available for our YARIS, then then let it be and tarde in your YARIS, becuase i did NOT buy this car so i can get 200hp out of it, this is plain and simple a fuckin' commuter car not a high performance vehicle, not 500hp automatic, not a civic (aftermarket heaven), and not a beast.

But believe me like with any other car there are some individuals with a Yaris with the FUNDS and the MEANS to make this a monster, because they make it happen for themselves.

If you want POWER ZPI has a Turbo kit waiting for you and it will work in your automatic, and if you do not like ZPI for some reason, get a BLITZ or GREDDY SC and with some minor mods you will have some extra ponies, and if you say anything about all these mods costing too much, what did you think horsepower was cheap? even the least amount of HP cost money.

If money is not and issue for you then, you have nothing to complain about go out and make it happen for yourself, post some picks when you are done and just sit back, while we drool!!!!!

[punch]

Originally Posted by contraband831

If you can add a simple bolt on and get 1-2 hp out of it, then that is GREAT
if you are not satisfied with the aftermarket parts available for our YARIS, then then let it be and tarde in your YARIS, becuase i did NOT buy this car so i can get 200hp out of it, this is plain and simple a fuckin' commuter car not a high performance vehicle, not 500hp automatic, not a civic (aftermarket heaven), and not a beast.

But believe me like with any other car there are some individuals with a Yaris with the FUNDS and the MEANS to make this a monster, because they make it happen for themselves.

If you want POWER ZPI has a Turbo kit waiting for you and it will work in your automatic, and if you do not like ZPI for some reason, get a BLITZ or GREDDY SC and with some minor mods you will have some extra ponies, and if you say anything about all these mods costing too much, what did you think horsepower was cheap? even the least amount of HP cost money.

If money is not and issue for you then, you have nothing to complain about go out and make it happen for yourself, post some picks when you are done and just sit back, while we drool!!!!!

Well, regarding the ZPI, it is allot of money, and a new product, i'd rather wait to see how it works out for those brave enough to install it, the superchargers you mention are not for this car..and require engine management, fuel control etc...I was hoping after a year we would see a few more option, plug and play, ready to go...

yes HP cost's money, I think I paid $250 to add 30hp (I don't have the exact figures right now)to my pt cruiser, and others with the srt-4 are adding 140hp for aprox $2000, so a ZPI turbo at $3000 for maybe 50HP is a big difference...

and again you are correct, I had no intention of modding this car, it was bought as a commuter car, but it's nice to have some toys under the hood. it's in my blood.

[contraband831]

Originally Posted by punch

Well, regarding the ZPI, it is allot of money, and a new product, i'd rather wait to see how it works out for those brave enough to install it, the superchargers you mention are not for this car..and require engine management, fuel control etc...I was hoping after a year we would see a few more option, plug and play, ready to go...

yes HP cost's money, I think I paid $250 to add 30hp (I don't have the exact figures right now)to my pt cruiser, and others with the srt-4 are adding 140hp for aprox $2000, so a ZPI turbo at $3000 for maybe 50HP is a big difference...

and again you are correct, I had no intention of modding this car, it was bought as a commuter car, but it's nice to have some toys under the hood. it's in my blood.

The SC's are not for our car, but with some modification they easily bolt right up, this is where i go back to -if you want power at this early stage of the yaris in the sates then you would have to make it for yourself-

I know one day we will have some options, but until then we can only sit and wait, if we have nothing for us in one, two years then of course we got screwed and this thread would be a legitamite, but right now it is just to early in the game to ask WHERE ARE THE PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS? and the quick answer would be THE PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS ARE BEING DEVELOPED! R&D takes time. Products need to be tested and tested again, and then maybe, just maybe, production will being, then plug and play

[kurokoma-kun]

Increased supply is usually a response to increased demand, isn't it? Somebody makes an item, sells it like popcorn, and a bunch of other guys jump in with their own offerings.

Talking about what you wish was available merely indicates potential interest in a product. But for a manufacturer to produce one they must have reasonable confidence that there will be demand.

If you want to encourage competition then put your money where your mouth is. Make the competition wish they could get their hands on all the cash you are giving to the other guy!

[punch]

Originally Posted by kurokoma-kun

Increased supply is usually a response to increased demand, isn't it? Somebody makes an item, sells it like popcorn, and a bunch of other guys jump in with their own offerings.

Talking about what you wish was available merely indicates potential interest in a product. But for a manufacturer to produce one they must have reasonable confidence that there will be demand.

If you want to encourage competition then put your money where your mouth is. Make the competition wish they could get their hands on all the cash you are giving to the other guy!

I understand your point BUT, to put my money where my mouth is ;would have me buying a ZPI turbo for $3000, then I wouldn't need to buy the other guys cheaper turbo when it comes out, so your theory is now only good for you.

[YarisGuy]

Originally Posted by kurokoma-kun

Increased supply is usually a response to increased demand, isn't it? Somebody makes an item, sells it like popcorn, and a bunch of other guys jump in with their own offerings.

Talking about what you wish was available merely indicates potential interest in a product. But for a manufacturer to produce one they must have reasonable confidence that there will be demand.

If you want to encourage competition then put your money where your mouth is. Make the competition wish they could get their hands on all the cash you are giving to the other guy!

I love you!

[ChinoCharles]

We've got plenty of demand for $100 parts. Up that total to $300 and the demand fizzles. If you guys are honestly wondering why companies are reluctant to put together $2500+ power options for us, you aren't paying attention. Its OK because in the end nobody would buy them anyway... maybe Nutzoids and thats it!

[brickhardmeat]

I think people that are going to lay down that kind of money would just buy a volkswagen. ah, whatever

[kurokoma-kun]

Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

We've got plenty of demand for $100 parts. Up that total to $300 and the demand fizzles. If you guys are honestly wondering why companies are reluctant to put together $2500+ power options for us, you aren't paying attention. Its OK because in the end nobody would buy them anyway... maybe Nutzoids and thats it!

word!

[Nutzoids]

Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

We've got plenty of demand for $100 parts. Up that total to $300 and the demand fizzles. If you guys are honestly wondering why companies are reluctant to put together $2500+ power options for us, you aren't paying attention. Its OK because in the end nobody would buy them anyway... maybe Nutzoids and thats it!

It depends on what I would get for my $2500!

[punch]

Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

We've got plenty of demand for $100 parts. Up that total to $300 and the demand fizzles. If you guys are honestly wondering why companies are reluctant to put together $2500+ power options for us, you aren't paying attention. Its OK because in the end nobody would buy them anyway... maybe Nutzoids and thats it!

It's not the cost of the turbo that scares me right now, its the cost of repairing a damaged automatic tranny or busted axles, etc... I can't afford to be the guinea pic, to find out what breaks, been there done that with my autostick tranny in my pt cruiser,( it breaks at 240HP if any wants to know )

plus voiding a perfectly good warrenty isn't my idea of fun yet either, if the car was a bit older maybe, I really had hoped for a TRD HP add-on, but I guess not.

[kurokoma-kun]

Originally Posted by punch

I really had hoped for a TRD HP add-on, but I guess not.

It's true, why has TRD not stepped up with performance parts the way they have for their trucks?

[YarisTom73]

There's more money to be had from the truck crowd..obviously, in their opinion, you're buying the yaris for cheap transportation. Thus, we won't be inclined to spend more money to go fast. Not necessarily MY opinion

[Lafiro]

Where are the performace items??


There all over the place man!!!!!!!

Don't you see them!!!!????????

There all out there for performace cars!!!!!!

Not our econobox!!!!!!!!

[ChinoCharles]

Because they know the 1NZ is built for FE and not speed. You cannot just slap an extra 50-75 HP on a car like this and expect everything to be fine and dandy 50,000 miles down the road. You may get lucky, but it would be just that... luck. Other things are going to break or require attention. Is TRD going to package a clutch, axles, connecting rods and forced induction? [among the half dozen other things I could think about replacing]

Unfortunately spkrman is no longer with us. I really wanted to hear the story about the day his car blew up. turboyaris is a little smarter and he is already looking at rebuilding the engine so it can HANDLE the 180 WHP he slapped on it a while back. Smart guy, that Nick. Take notes!

[cali yaris]

ok, here's my two bits. If it wasn't made by Zero Parts Industries, that turbo kit would be on my car yesterday. I have NO problem with a $3,000 turbo kit (the one for my tC was originally $4800 + install + tuning)

I admit I'm probably a small minority of the market... sadly.