Your Yaris Goals

[tk-421]

• Already have:
  • Wheels + tires
  • Lowered suspension
  • Bluetooth Handsfree kit
  • Vitz front emblem
  • Window tints
• In the mail:
  • Rear tails
  • Pedals
  • Exhaust tip
  • Fender protector
  • Side mirror covers
  • Stubby antenna
  • Clear signal bulbs
• Coming soon:
• • Foglights
  • Eyelids (obviously)
  • NST Pulley kit
  • NST Short shift kit
• Eventually:
  • SRI + 4-2-1 Header + Axleback exhaust
  • Double DIN car PC (GPS, OBD-II, etc)
  • Airbag suspension
  • C-ONE body kit
• Maybe even:
  • Bucket seats
  • Sunroof
  • Sound system

I could go on, but it's getting a bit ridiculous as it is...

[cleong]

I think I prattled on enough about JDM that I should have my Yaris goals in a new thread.

I just want to keep the shiny side up, given I am an enthusiastic driver at times. But I'll be looking to improve its fun factor mainly with cornering ability (a set of semi slicks looks awfully appealing).

I quite like the factory looks of the car I won't be doing aesthetic mods.

Other than that, it is still an econobox, and I expect to get econobox-type of running costs for this car. I take twice as long to get to 60mph as a WRX, but I use half as much fuel to travel a given distance, and I like that sort of comparison.

Oh! My mods (in order of installation):

• 15 inch Buddy Club P1 replicas
• Michelin Pilot Preceda tires
• Philips Silvervision turn indicator bulbs (hand-me-downs)
• TTE Lowering Springs
• Camber bolt (set to -1.2 degrees)
• Vitz Leather Gearknob (the stocker was a horrible sticky rubber knob)
• TRD Quick shift (just this week!)

Planned Mods (in order of likelihood)

• Leather covered steering wheel
• Koni adjustable shock absorbers
• Thicker front anti-roll bar, rear anti-roll bar
• Semi-slick tires for track day
• Bucket seat if I get really serious about tracking
• Rear disc brake conversion
• Forced induction

[gaffo]

all I wanted with a small car with a manual tranmission - like I had in the 80's and 90's.

but both small and manual seem to be qualities i cannot get here in America!

should be living in Canada, Europe, Autralia, South Africa, Japan or Tieland.

any place but here!!


BUT if you like SEDANS, and AUTOMATICS or SUVS or TRUCKS or HUMMERS you can buy a few hundred of em in one afternoon!

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Toyota sure makes I tough to buy one of their cars - and seeing that manual hatchbacks to the tune of 250,000 sold in Europe and NOT ONE TO FIND HERE IN THE US!

- is really frustrating.

[brickhardmeat]

I will say that if a nice aftermarket option comes along for headlights or tails I will most likely jump on it but I am happy with the looks of the car as is. I will sink what it takes to get the suspension right and that's pretty much it for me except for some mild interior changes.

[RodimusPrime]

Seems must of you guys are going for a sportier daily driver with limited mods. Not bad. I'm still wanting complete drive-ability and reliability but with a lot of attitude and style. I can't be bored with my vehicle, I've been bored with this Dodge of mine and I haven't owned it that long. I've been out of the performance scene for a few years and am looking to dive right back in.

I want to pull out the 240sx that I've had in storage for four years and finally get underway with my dream project, but I need something that entertains me on a daily basis.

We'll see where I go with my sub-compact choice!

[FlyingDevil]

my yaris goal is to buy one by next year lol

[RodimusPrime]

That's a terrific goal! lol

[Typer73]

I just want to add some "jewelry" to mine... rear bumper protector, stainless door jamb covers (or whatever they're called), tailpipe tip maybe. I bought it with enkei alloys & fogs so I'm covered there. Hubby would like to pinstripe it, but I'm not a fan of that! Need some stickers so it'll go faster, which ones guys?

[cleong]

The ones that say TS (ToyotaSport), RS, TRD, and Toms.

[brickhardmeat]

stickers are so grody

[Typer73]

Relax Brick... I was joking about the stickers!

[Motorhead6T5]

I plan on running Top Fuel Funnycar with my Yaris. And maybe a bit of autox/opentrack.

[uncleyaris]

I love my 46+ MPG. Gonna get some rims, and keep searching for new things. Started with the LED tails, but like every modder knows this car is like crack; ADDICTIVE!!!1

[JosephDoc]

Originally Posted by tk-421

• Already have:
  • Wheels + tires
  • Lowered suspension
  • Bluetooth Handsfree kit
  • Vitz front emblem
  • Window tints
• In the mail:
  • Rear tails
  • Pedals
  • Exhaust tip
  • Fender protector
  • Side mirror covers
  • Stubby antenna
  • Clear signal bulbs
• Coming soon:
• • Foglights
  • Eyelids (obviously)
  • NST Pulley kit
  • NST Short shift kit
• Eventually:
  • SRI + 4-2-1 Header + Axleback exhaust
  • Double DIN car PC (GPS, OBD-II, etc)
  • Airbag suspension
  • C-ONE body kit
• Maybe even:
  • Bucket seats
  • Sunroof
  • Sound system

I could go on, but it's getting a bit ridiculous as it is...

Wow... that a lot of love for a toy. You are my hero~~

[Kaotic Lazagna]

for me, it'll be my daily driver for the next few years until i graduate from college. i have done shocks, springs, a strut bar, and a sound system so far. all i'm probably going to do before i graduate is that Thai spoiler and a nice set of rims and tires. when i have a steady income, i'll probably slap on a turbo or make a track car out of it.

[RodimusPrime]

My question is, Are there any ATTRACTIVE body kits for the Sedans?! I hate the buddy club look, and I saw the other kit currently out. It has nice side skirts and rear fascia, but the front bumper is way overdone. I wish someone made a kit like the Fujita/NOS Sedan that was shown at SEMA.

Any word on other kits coming out soon for the Sedan?

Reason being, If something attractive was out kit wise I'd be swayed in the area of a sedan so I can lug my little future modder around with much more ease.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by RodimusPrime

My question is, Are there any ATTRACTIVE body kits for the Sedans?! I hate the buddy club look, and I saw the other kit currently out. It has nice side skirts and rear fascia, but the front bumper is way overdone. I wish someone made a kit like the Fujita/NOS Sedan that was shown at SEMA.

Any word on other kits coming out soon for the Sedan?

Reason being, If something attractive was out kit wise I'd be swayed in the area of a sedan so I can lug my little future modder around with much more ease.

i believe the Fujita sedan has the "S" ground effects. the same one's i have. take a look at my garage pics.

[RodimusPrime]

Ya know, I think you're right. I can't believe I thought otherwise. It just looks a lot different than a stock S. Now I'm rethinking things.


Thanks KL :)