My Yaris and My Mods

[rage2]

Originally Posted by JDMVitz

i've read your HID install on you website, but there is still a couple of things i don't understand.

So did you remove the DRL relay as per the DIY?
If so, does your foglight still work after removing the relay.

You mentioned about the 'built-in' circuit in your HID KIT to run them at 12v all the time. Does that mean you are using your HID as DRL and is running at a constant 12v? Is this built-in circuit exclusively for your kit?

Sorry for the questions, but i really like to settle this HID issue with the DRL and fogs.

First off, my method doesn't affect fog lights at all. Nothing is removed or modified except for AFTER the standard headlight bulb plug.

All I did was modify the ground signal going to the low beam plug by using a relay to switch that and output chassis ground. So when the circuit measures 10V to the relay, it activates and sends chassis ground as out, making it 12V to the bulb. If it's 12V, same thing. I tested this before I got my kit by unplugging the bulb, and with a bunch of pins and wires, setup that circuit so I didn't have to cut any stock wires. So in essence, the only change I made was DRL's will run at 12V, same as low beam. Every lighting combination is purely stock. And yes, the HID's turn on for my DRL. When I turn on the lights, no change, HID still on.

The HID kit I bought is Canadian, so they designed everything already into the kit, so it turns on HID low beam when it gets a 6V or higher signal, making my circuit unneccessary. It doesn't flicker or buzz or do anything weird at 10V, it just turns on like if it got 12V. If I had purchased a kit that wasn't DRL friendly, I would've had to incorporate the circuit on the HID harness where it plugs into the stock bulb plug.

Now, with my circuit if you are in the US and want to have fog lights, no DRL, and highbeams, it's as simple as finding a relay that activates at 12V or higher and no less. If you want DRL, then choose a relay that activates at 10V (or however many volts the US DRLs run at). Simple.

Hope that clears things up.

[JDMVitz]

^ So simply put, i just need to purchase this HID kit you have, and it should be plug and play?

Sorry, i'm not good with electric circuitry. I'm a civl engineer by trait, go figure.

[rage2]

Correct. I picked it up from www.urbanperformance.ca which is a distributor for the www.gthid.ca kit.

[JDMVitz]

^ Thanks. This is the first time i heard about a HID kit compatible with DRL.

[rage2]

Yea, if you go to www.gthid.ca/kit_info.html on the right you'll see that there's an Autolamp & DRL relay harness under OPTIONAL. Let them know I sent you, it's the least I can do for him going to my house to do the install! :)

[jamal1984]

hey guys, that is a very nice car, but don't you think the cost is way too much for Toyota Yaris?

[rage2]

Originally Posted by jamal1984

hey guys, that is a very nice car, but don't you think the cost is way too much for Toyota Yaris?

haha wait till all the mods are added up lol. But ya... here's the breakdown on the prices and what I paid.

From the window sticker:
BASE MODEL - $13800.00
YARIS RS HATCHBACK 5DR - $3970.00
B PACKAGE - $1200.00
MSRP - $18970.00
Freight and Delivery - $1090.00
Block Heater (mandatory in Canada) - $150
Total - $20210.00

Dealer Options:
Roof Rack - $222.70
Roof Rack Bike Adapter - $249.50
Dash Kit CF - $375.40
Bodyside Mouldings - $140.40
Side Window Visor - $172.70
Sport Pedals - $91.70
Wheel Locks - $82.70

Total - $21545.10
GST 6% - $1292.71

Grand Total - $22837.81

I paid $21600 total. They took $1237.81 off. Basically tax free.

[yrsdrgn]

the US Yaris seriously needs some side mouldings.

[SailDesign]

For the roofrack folks, be careful about buying a Canuckian one for the US hatch. It relies on having 2 doors per side for the towers to attach. Unless you want to cut slots in your roof edge, leave them in Canada.

For the rest of it? Drool...... (except for the fake carbon bits. Blech!)

[rage2]

Originally Posted by SailDesign

For the roofrack folks, be careful about buying a Canuckian one for the US hatch. It relies on having 2 doors per side for the towers to attach. Unless you want to cut slots in your roof edge, leave them in Canada.

For the rest of it? Drool...... (except for the fake carbon bits. Blech!)

Oops, you're right, the Roof rack is only available for 5D hatchbacks. Sorry guys.

[jmew0ng]

is it me.. or do those pictures look reeeeeeeeeeeally nice.

[Sabina74]

Wondeful car, but the roof rack...:-(
i don't like it...

[Vic-2NZFE]

Very shiny, nice car

[marcus]

roof rack comes in handy during a ski trip/snowboard....maybe camping as well..

[Sabina74]

Originally Posted by marcus

roof rack come is handy during a ski trip/snowboard....maybe camping as well..

i know but yaris is better without it!

[rage2]

Originally Posted by Sabina74

i know but yaris is better without it!

It's removable anyways. I needed it because my other cars can't carry my mountain bike.

[Sabina74]

Originally Posted by rage2

It's removable anyways. I needed it because my other cars can't carry my mountain bike.

is it easy to remove?

[marcus]

i agree but the roof rack can be taken off anytime..

Originally Posted by Sabina74

i know but yaris is better without it!