Questions....

[cute_lil_yaris]

First off, please excuse the fact that Im a little ignorant when it comes to modifications to a car. Thus the reason Im on this forum to educate myself. LOL.

Is it true that if I was to install a cold air intake upgrade to my car that it will affect my MPG? Is it worth it?

Also I was browsing around in ebay and saw an auction involving something called a Dyno-BOOST PERFORMANCE CHIP that is supposed to increase your horsepower by 15-30HP. Anyone ever install one of these into their vehicle? Does anyone have any opinions about it?

And lastly...Ive owned my Polar White cutie for about a year now and noticed that I have numerous large ugly paintchips all over the front of the car. I can understand a few paint chips but for a new car I dont believe she should be looking this rough yet, ya know? I guess I cant expect much since the car was only $13,000. Im not going to have the same paint quality as a BMW or Lexus, etc. But is anyone else experiencing this same delimma?
Its so Depressing!! And Aggravating!!
Should I just buy some touch up paint from Toyota or should I contemplate on repainting the entire front bumper and hood including several coats of clear coating?

[ttufrosty]

If you do some searching you will find that the paintchip problem is one that everyone is suffering from. Seems Toyota used a light cover of paint on our cars that when hit by debris will chip very easily.

As to your other questions I am not sure of the correct answer.

[Thirty-Nine]

Stay away from the "performance chips." They're bogus.

My guess is that you probably wouldn't notice the mpg difference in a cold air intake. I've owned many intake systems before, and usually, it's a 1-2 MPG difference. Usually reduces my fuel economy because I've got my foot to the floor more often to hear the sound!

[eTiMaGo]

ditto about the "performance" and paint chips, there's been quite a few discussions in the past about them

As for increased mileage, well, nothing can be as beneficial as learning to drive more economically!

So, you should read this first and implement the ideas which you think you can:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5979

As for car modifications, a lot of people report a bit of a mileage boost when switching to synthetic oil, so you should consider that too.

[cute_lil_yaris]

Originally Posted by Yaris T-Sport

I have my car for about a year or so as well, and it does have a few paintchips as well, but I'm worring about it, I don't recommend touch up paint, and painting the entire front bumper is just too costy.
not sure what kinda Dyno-BOOST PERFORMANCE CHIP that is, but in most cases, they don't increase your horsepower by 15-30HP.
As for Cold airintake, it all depends on how you drive the car that affect your MPG, but you will feel a lil more power with more engine noise.

I was thinking that maybe the touch up paint would help keep the chipped off places from rusting??

[cute_lil_yaris]

Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

Stay away from the "performance chips." They're bogus.

My guess is that you probably wouldn't notice the mpg difference in a cold air intake. I've owned many intake systems before, and usually, it's a 1-2 MPG difference. Usually reduces my fuel economy because I've got my foot to the floor more often to hear the sound!

Thanks for the warning about the Performance Chips!! I thought it was a little fishy. PLus after reading about how they work, it seems like they would actually do more harm than help to my engine.
Thanks again!

[cute_lil_yaris]

Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

ditto about the "performance" and paint chips, there's been quite a few discussions in the past about them

As for increased mileage, well, nothing can be as beneficial as learning to drive more economically!

So, you should read this first and implement the ideas which you think you can:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5979

As for car modifications, a lot of people report a bit of a mileage boost when switching to synthetic oil, so you should consider that too.

I hear ya on the driving more economically for increased mileage! So True!

I already use synthetic oil in my car. I was told that its actually better for your engine.

Thanks for all the help!

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by ttufrosty

If you do some searching you will find that the paintchip problem is one that everyone is suffering from. Seems Toyota used a light cover of paint on our cars that when hit by debris will chip very easily.

As to your other questions I am not sure of the correct answer.

makes me glad i bought black but, still mad depressing 2 hear considering i'm retarded about tryna keep my ride top notch...almost makes me consider a car bra; almost...

[Yaris Revenge]

Totally off-topic, but Cute, I love your avatar! Every car needs a hug once in a while!

~YR

[cute_lil_yaris]

Originally Posted by Yaris Revenge

Totally off-topic, but Cute, I love your avatar! Every car needs a hug once in a while!

~YR

Thanx! I took it the second day i had her. It was Love at first sight! LOL!

[cute_lil_yaris]

Originally Posted by ern-diz

makes me glad i bought black but, still mad depressing 2 hear considering i'm retarded about tryna keep my ride top notch...almost makes me consider a car bra; almost...

You know what, i was contemplating about buying a bra for mine too. But then I heard that bras are even worse on a car's paint. sigh....
But then I also thought about those 'clear' bras that you stick on the front but I dont know how well those work and hold up.