What did you do to your car today? - Page 7 - Toyota Yaris Forums

sickpuppy1 · 04-14-2015, 04:01 PM

well, I'm going too........

CrankyOldMan · 04-14-2015, 04:38 PM

It was technically last week, but I swapped my Tokico Blues for Reds and put on a fresh set of MI springs. Setting them to "3 turns from full hard" has made a world of difference: no rude noises or harsh ride when going over speed bumps anymore. After I get it aligned, I'll try setting them to full hard and see how unpleasant it is. =)

MedMantle · 04-15-2015, 04:36 PM

Replaced my projector headlights with the originals (everyone here has projectors) and mended my torn wheel well (thanks to my sister that digs driving over branches) with fiberglass. Second time working with FB, stoked at the results :D

vivalaflam · 04-15-2015, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MedMantle

Replaced my projector headlights with the originals (everyone here has projectors) and mended my torn wheel well (thanks to my sister that digs driving over branches) with fiberglass. Second time working with FB, stoked at the results :D

What are you gonna do with these projectors? I'm looking for new headlights as mine are corroded beyond repair...
PM me! Thanks

EDIT 17/4: Here's the trunk led:

invader166 · 04-17-2015, 10:15 PM

Couple of days ago I replaced the original antenna with a shorter one and painted it blue to match the colour of the car. I also repaired the interior dome light switch. (cheers to CTScott for providing with a spare cover

)

Yesterday I replaced the tail light bulbs with 7443 LEDs. Looking nice and crisp! I also repaired my trunk LED light. (was flickering whenever I'd hit the side of the trunk because of a loose connection)

Today I washed the car and changed the signal lights with another set of 7443 LEDs. Now I've run into the hyper-blinking issue. Will have to buy an LED turn signal flasher now to fix this problem.

vivalaflam · 04-17-2015, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by invader166

Today I washed the car and changed the signal lights with another set of 7443 LEDs. Now I've run into the hyper-blinking issue. Will have to buy an LED turn signal flasher now to fix this problem.

If we could change bulbs at the wing turn signals, and put led in there, hyper flashing wouldnt be a problem.

Also, can you post a pic with the leds on? Today I'll try to change them too.... Also, your turn signals are 7443? Mine are 7507 (with offset).

invader166 · 04-18-2015, 01:19 PM

Sorry for the late reply, here are some pictures.

All brake lights converted to led: (sorry, not the best picture ever)

Here is the driver side signal light:

The passenger side signal light:

And here is the bulb itself:

vivalaflam · 04-18-2015, 01:23 PM

Really nice.... I'll try to change mine today too... Did you take your tailights out?

invader166 · 04-18-2015, 01:49 PM

I did. Only to make my life a lot easier. There's not much room to work with if you leave them on.

They're easy to remove. I just followed the instructions in this video, but instead of installing a new housing I changed the bulbs I wanted and re-installed the original housing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za43t9EyUgc

vivalaflam · 04-18-2015, 01:52 PM

I know, only the turn signal bulbs and the reverse light can be accessed. I've changed my reverse light with an LED with 102smds but its not that much of a difference. i also changed my license plate bulb and my headlights to 6000k halogen. All-white conversion haha

Jcp123 · 04-18-2015, 03:31 PM

Took out my grille block today. Also put some Sylvania XtraVision bulbs in a few weeks ago. Nice difference.

WeeYari · 04-19-2015, 11:03 AM

Removed an old jelly bean and 3 gob stoppers from the spare tire well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jcp123

put some Sylvania XtraVision bulbs in a few weeks ago. Nice difference.

Hope they work out better than the Sylvania Silverstars I put in last year. Both blew after 5 months. Nice while working, but never again.

Jcp123 · 04-19-2015, 01:02 PM

Eek, I hope so. I avoided the Silverstars because I hate any lights which throw that bluish tint out there. It distracts me when other cars have that, so I didn't want to do that to anyone else. I am also bargaining on the XtraVisions being a bit of a better balance between light output and decent lifespan.

WeeYari · 04-19-2015, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jcp123

Eek, I hope so. I avoided the Silverstars because I hate any lights which throw that bluish tint out there..

There was no blue in mine. Pure white.

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Jcp123 · 04-19-2015, 01:55 PM

Not as bad...still a bit distracting but a lot less so than the blue stuff.

aspro · 04-20-2015, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by invader166

Sorry for the late reply, here are some pictures.

All brake lights converted to led: (sorry, not the best picture ever)

Here is the driver side signal light:

The passenger side signal light:

And here is the bulb itself:

Did you need a resistor for the turn signals? Do they rapid flash?

fnkngrv · 04-21-2015, 12:41 AM

Received my radiator upgrade recently. Will be retrofitted into the front clip soon.

invader166 · 04-21-2015, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aspro

Did you need a resistor for the turn signals? Do they rapid flash?

They do flash rapidlly. Haven't added any resistors yet. So far, I've ordered a new signal flasher, and will try to replace the original one once it arrives.

http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/l...signal-flasher

04-14-2015, 04:01 PM	#109
sickpuppy1 Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 871	well, I'm going too........ __________________

04-17-2015, 10:15 PM	#113
invader166 Pumpman Drives: 2019 Kia Soul EV Base Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 434	Couple of days ago I replaced the original antenna with a shorter one and painted it blue to match the colour of the car. I also repaired the interior dome light switch. (cheers to CTScott for providing with a spare cover ) Yesterday I replaced the tail light bulbs with 7443 LEDs. Looking nice and crisp! I also repaired my trunk LED light. (was flickering whenever I'd hit the side of the trunk because of a loose connection) Today I washed the car and changed the signal lights with another set of 7443 LEDs. Now I've run into the hyper-blinking issue. Will have to buy an LED turn signal flasher now to fix this problem. __________________ "I would rather loose by a mile in a car I built myself, then win by an inch in a car that was built for me." - Moog

04-18-2015, 01:19 PM	#115
invader166 Pumpman Drives: 2019 Kia Soul EV Base Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 434	Sorry for the late reply, here are some pictures. All brake lights converted to led: (sorry, not the best picture ever) Here is the driver side signal light: The passenger side signal light: And here is the bulb itself: __________________ "I would rather loose by a mile in a car I built myself, then win by an inch in a car that was built for me." - Moog

04-18-2015, 01:23 PM	#116
vivalaflam Enthusiast Drives: 07 Yaris HB 1.3 (EU) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Greece Posts: 181	Really nice.... I'll try to change mine today too... Did you take your tailights out? __________________ Cheers, George.

04-18-2015, 01:49 PM	#117
invader166 Pumpman Drives: 2019 Kia Soul EV Base Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 434	I did. Only to make my life a lot easier. There's not much room to work with if you leave them on. They're easy to remove. I just followed the instructions in this video, but instead of installing a new housing I changed the bulbs I wanted and re-installed the original housing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za43t9EyUgc __________________ "I would rather loose by a mile in a car I built myself, then win by an inch in a car that was built for me." - Moog

04-14-2015, 04:38 PM	#110
CrankyOldMan 2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,333	It was technically last week, but I swapped my Tokico Blues for Reds and put on a fresh set of MI springs. Setting them to "3 turns from full hard" has made a world of difference: no rude noises or harsh ride when going over speed bumps anymore. After I get it aligned, I'll try setting them to full hard and see how unpleasant it is. =)

04-15-2015, 04:36 PM	#111
MedMantle Drives: Yaris '05 1.3 Hatch "R.I.P." Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: South Africa Posts: 127	Replaced my projector headlights with the originals (everyone here has projectors) and mended my torn wheel well (thanks to my sister that digs driving over branches) with fiberglass. Second time working with FB, stoked at the results :D

04-18-2015, 01:52 PM	#118
vivalaflam Enthusiast Drives: 07 Yaris HB 1.3 (EU) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Greece Posts: 181	I know, only the turn signal bulbs and the reverse light can be accessed. I've changed my reverse light with an LED with 102smds but its not that much of a difference. i also changed my license plate bulb and my headlights to 6000k halogen. All-white conversion haha __________________ Cheers, George.

04-18-2015, 03:31 PM	#119
Jcp123 Drives: '00 Echo Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: E. Tx Posts: 140	Took out my grille block today. Also put some Sylvania XtraVision bulbs in a few weeks ago. Nice difference. __________________

04-19-2015, 01:02 PM	#121
Jcp123 Drives: '00 Echo Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: E. Tx Posts: 140	Eek, I hope so. I avoided the Silverstars because I hate any lights which throw that bluish tint out there. It distracts me when other cars have that, so I didn't want to do that to anyone else. I am also bargaining on the XtraVisions being a bit of a better balance between light output and decent lifespan. __________________

04-19-2015, 01:55 PM	#123
Jcp123 Drives: '00 Echo Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: E. Tx Posts: 140	Not as bad...still a bit distracting but a lot less so than the blue stuff. __________________

04-21-2015, 12:41 AM	#125
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	Received my radiator upgrade recently. Will be retrofitted into the front clip soon. __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

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