Yaris to Vitz conversion - Toyota Yaris Forums

Captain Slow · 09-09-2012, 11:01 AM

Does anyone have a source for all of the required parts?

I know MI has the badges! But I would also want the floor mats embroidered with Vitz as well as aluminum door sill protectors(I currently have the ones that say Yaris).

Anything else I'm missing?

MadMax · 09-09-2012, 02:24 PM

Just note that the Vitz doesn't not have a Netz emblem on the rear, only the front. I just spent a week in Tokyo and picked up a OEM Netz badge for the front of my Yaris. Also, the Vitz emblem on the rear goes on the left side where the 'Toyota' emblem resides on the Yaris. There is no emblem on the right side.

Also, the Vitz does not have the side marker lights as the Yaris does.

I've got a bunch of pics if you need references...

Cheers! M2

Flipper_1938 · 09-10-2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

Just note that the Vitz doesn't not have a Netz emblem on the rear, only the front. I just spent a week in Tokyo and picked up a OEM Netz badge for the front of my Yaris. Also, the Vitz emblem on the rear goes on the left side where the 'Toyota' emblem resides on the Yaris. There is no emblem on the right side.

Also, the Vitz does not have the side marker lights as the Yaris does.

I've got a bunch of pics if you need references...

Cheers! M2

Please post the pics. I'd like to see them.

suckerface · 09-10-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Flipper_1938

Please post the pics. I'd like to see them.

+1

MadMax · 09-23-2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Flipper_1938

Please post the pics. I'd like to see them.

Here ya go, these are some of the 47 pics I took during my week in western Tokyo (Fussa)...

Note that some do have side marker lights, but others don't. I just realized that, but at least that means Captain Slow wouldn't have to remove his to be "authentic" since as far as I can tell, the earlier models (2008 and prior) don't have 'em whereas from 2009 onward they do.

But also note that the Vitz only has the Netz emblem on front, and the Toyota one on the rear. Also, the 'Vitz' badge is on the left whereas our 'Yaris' one is on the right; and there is no written 'Toyota' badge as on the US versions.

Hope that helps!

Cheers! M2

jcboy · 12-03-2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

Here ya go, these are some of the 47 pics I took during my week in western Tokyo (Fussa)...

Note that some do have side marker lights, but others don't. I just realized that, but at least that means Captain Slow wouldn't have to remove his to be "authentic" since as far as I can tell, the earlier models (2008 and prior) don't have 'em whereas from 2009 onward they do.

But also note that the Vitz only has the Netz emblem on front, and the Toyota one on the rear. Also, the 'Vitz' badge is on the left whereas our 'Yaris' one is on the right; and there is no written 'Toyota' badge as on the US versions.

Hope that helps!

Cheers! M2

Actually if you have sidemarkers, you wouldnt have led sidemirrors, and vice versa. it's similar to the ones here in manila, except for the RHD.

so yes, captain doesnt have to eliminate his sidemarkers at all, unless he has LED sidemirror covers, which IMO are easy to replace with non-led covers anyway.

MadMax · 12-03-2012, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jcboy

Actually if you have sidemarkers, you wouldnt have led sidemirrors, and vice versa. it's similar to the ones here in manila, except for the RHD.

That tracks, hadn't noticed it but now that you've told us, it makes sense!

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so yes, captain doesnt have to eliminate his sidemarkers at all, unless he has LED sidemirror covers, which IMO are easy to replace with non-led covers anyway.

We don't have the LED side mirror covers here in the States, unless someone imported them.

Cheers! M2

Captain Slow · 09-10-2012, 12:54 PM

hmm, on second thought I will definitely not be doing the conversion. I'm really anal about details and the fact that I could not eliminate the side markers and that the car is LHD instead of RHD means it would never be a true conversion.

oh well. was just a thought anyway.

suckerface · 09-10-2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Slow

hmm, on second thought I will definitely not be doing the conversion. I'm really anal about details and the fact that I could not eliminate the side markers and that the car is LHD instead of RHD means it would never be a true conversion.

oh well. was just a thought anyway.

You could do the side markers, I'm pretty sure other people have. It's just a matter of getting them filled in with bondo, and blending/painting it in to match. Granted, it won't be easy...

The only part that'd be next to impossible is, as you mentioned, the LHD v RHD aspect. There was another user who was doing a GREAT job on a Vitz conversion, unfortunately, that car is gone, and all the pics have been pulled.

WeeYari · 09-10-2012, 02:11 PM

Captain's biggest obstacle for a true Vitz conversion; number of doors.

Vitz only comes in 5dr. Captain has two less doors.

*Astroman* · 09-22-2012, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by WeeYari

Captain's biggest obstacle for a true Vitz conversion; number of doors.

Vitz only comes in 5dr. Captain has two less doors.

That indeed is the biggest problem.

Please try to post your threads in the correct thread section. It's getting old moving all the stuff from the "general discussion" when this was DIY related. I've moved it to the proper sections

Golddeenoh · 09-23-2012, 08:01 PM

does that silver one really have an AWD decal on it, too bad we can't get that State Side.

MadMax · 09-23-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Golddeenoh

does that silver one really have an AWD decal on it, too bad we can't get that State Side.

Yep, I saw another one at Narita Airport...

Cheers! M2

MUSKOKA800 · 07-02-2013, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

Yep, I saw another one at Narita Airport...

Cheers! M2

Holy off-road set-up. Could they get any more fender gap? That's hideous!

CrankyOldMan · 07-02-2013, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MUSKOKA800

Holy off-road set-up. Could they get any more fender gap? That's hideous!

I think those may be 14" or even 13" wheels. Looks terribly unstable at parking lot speeds!

WeeYari · 09-23-2012, 08:59 PM

^ you should have hunkered down beside it and looked to see if that second axle mount location people have been using is actually for the purposes of accomodating AWD. It's been speculated that that is the reason for it's existance.

Fidelio · 11-21-2012, 06:34 PM

I just received my emblems in the mail from microimage.

eTiMaGo · 11-22-2012, 12:58 AM

There's a lot more to a true RS than just badges... different seats and interior fabric, electronic climate control, etc etc... And yes, 5 doors and the steering wheel on the other side!

09-09-2012, 11:01 AM	#1
Captain Slow My Face Is Ridiculous View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Scott, LA Posts: 456	Yaris to Vitz conversion Does anyone have a source for all of the required parts? I know MI has the badges! But I would also want the floor mats embroidered with Vitz as well as aluminum door sill protectors(I currently have the ones that say Yaris). Anything else I'm missing? __________________ {Buy my book - It Came From Tomorrow}

09-09-2012, 02:24 PM	#2
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Just note that the Vitz doesn't not have a Netz emblem on the rear, only the front. I just spent a week in Tokyo and picked up a OEM Netz badge for the front of my Yaris. Also, the Vitz emblem on the rear goes on the left side where the 'Toyota' emblem resides on the Yaris. There is no emblem on the right side. Also, the Vitz does not have the side marker lights as the Yaris does. I've got a bunch of pics if you need references... Cheers! M2 __________________

09-10-2012, 12:54 PM	#8
Captain Slow My Face Is Ridiculous View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Scott, LA Posts: 456	hmm, on second thought I will definitely not be doing the conversion. I'm really anal about details and the fact that I could not eliminate the side markers and that the car is LHD instead of RHD means it would never be a true conversion. oh well. was just a thought anyway. __________________ {Buy my book - It Came From Tomorrow}

09-10-2012, 02:11 PM	#10
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,809	Captain's biggest obstacle for a true Vitz conversion; number of doors. Vitz only comes in 5dr. Captain has two less doors. __________________

09-23-2012, 08:01 PM	#12
Golddeenoh Takes corners too fast! View User's Garage Drives: Absolute Red 2009 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 830	does that silver one really have an AWD decal on it, too bad we can't get that State Side. __________________ mods:15''Drag DR21 w/Nitto NeoGen 205/50R15, Tanabe DF210 lowering springs 1.6/1.8, TRD Rear Sway Bar, Tanabe Front Sway Bar, Micro Image Short Throw Shift Kit (both in and under), 8.64lbs flywheel, F1 Stage 4 Clutch, AEM Cold Air Intake (Red), Megan Racing Header, DC Sports Axle Back Exhaust, Micro Image Crank Pulley, NST lite Alternator Pulley, ARP Manifold Stud Kit,Tanabe Front Strut Tower Brace, ScanGuage II, Micro Image Silicone Radiator Hose Kit (Red), NRG Carbon Fiber Shift Knob (round), 2009-2011 Toyota Yaris Liftback Foglight kit, NRG Grounding Kit (Red), Hella Horns(Red),CF Hood

09-23-2012, 08:59 PM	#16
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,809	^ you should have hunkered down beside it and looked to see if that second axle mount location people have been using is actually for the purposes of accomodating AWD. It's been speculated that that is the reason for it's existance. __________________

11-21-2012, 06:34 PM	#17
Fidelio EcoFriendly Drives: 2007 Vitz HB Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 51	I just received my emblems in the mail from microimage.

11-22-2012, 12:58 AM	#18
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	There's a lot more to a true RS than just badges... different seats and interior fabric, electronic climate control, etc etc... And yes, 5 doors and the steering wheel on the other side! __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

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