In 13K miles I have killed the engine at least 100 times . . . - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Kioshi · 06-20-2007, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

heh, luckily for me, i don't go to places that have steep hills.

i just noticed that you're in fremont. do you live near the Numie (sp?) factory?

Heh lucky. I wish, I live near the Alvarado Nile Creek. But Numi isnt that far, its like 11 miles perhaps..

Kaotic Lazagna · 06-20-2007, 02:00 PM

heh, i think you live near my sister.

jamal1984 · 06-20-2007, 02:07 PM

i stalled my yaris for at least 30 times now, it's has 30k miles on it, i think the clutch in the yaris are very similar to the new mustang, boxter, subaru. If you get used to it, very easy to drive.

stuffy · 06-20-2007, 02:51 PM

i think this issue has been brought up numerous times (probably 10 threads in the archives) in the past and like others have said, it has nothing to do with the clutch and everything to do with the lag from the drive by wire system.

just takes some getting used to.

Typer73 · 06-20-2007, 07:09 PM

I have 2 words for all of you... automatic transmission!

SailDesign · 06-20-2007, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Typer73

I have 2 words for all of you... automatic transmission!

Pppppppppppppppppppfffffffffttttttttttttttttt!!!!!

Thotprawsis · 06-20-2007, 07:35 PM

Stalled her once. It is a real tricky clutch and lag, add vvt and you've got a big learning curve.

blacksan · 06-20-2007, 07:49 PM

never, but I grew up on a farm and drive heavy industrial equipment on a regular basis. This clutch is a dream compared to a worn out log-skidder, or WWII era CCKW.

gonzo452001 · 06-20-2007, 09:39 PM

I agree the yaris clutch is the hardest thing to get used too after over 16000miles.I still have to think about it most of the time taking off

fantoma33 · 06-21-2007, 01:16 AM

I'm glad I'm not the only one. I've only had mine 5 days, but even on borrowed cars I've never had this much trouble adjusting to a clutch. I haven't stalled her the past couple days, but the first few days were the worst --- I'm still not used to it. Driving in sandals the first day did not help at all.

Kioshi · 06-21-2007, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

heh, i think you live near my sister.

Does she drive a Yaris too? hehe.

Hopefully it'll make me not the only in my area w/ a cute car ~_~

To fantoma33.....I agree, slippers or sandals just make you get closer to stalling. Running shoes or sneakers works best for me and some dressy shoes too.

eTiMaGo · 06-21-2007, 06:03 AM

took a few weeks to get used to, but now, not a problem... though it's all flat here, I wonder how I'd fare in a hilly place

Pars · 06-21-2007, 08:38 AM

It gets better with time. My 07 Yaris now has 62,000km and I noticed the acceptable take-up at around 30,000km. Even still, I've developed a habit and blip the gas before dropping the clutch. Something I never did in my old 1.6L Civic, unless I was faced with a steep incline. I don't know if the required blipping is a combination of low initial torque or delayed throttle response. But once the Yaris finally gets going, the Toyota is as quick as 1.6L Civic and returns slightly better fuel consumption (6.5L/100 vs 7L/100km). However, in stop-and-go traffic or loafing around in the neighborhood streets, the Civic with the good initial torque would return better mileage.

Katana · 06-21-2007, 06:57 PM

I got easily used to my clutch, but the mechanics at the service cannot!

Jem_hadar · 06-21-2007, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kioshi

Does she drive a Yaris too? hehe.

Hopefully it'll make me not the only in my area w/ a cute car ~_~

To fantoma33.....I agree, slippers or sandals just make you get closer to stalling. Running shoes or sneakers works best for me and some dressy shoes too.

Really. Strange how I found that at first, but now, I find it never easier shifting than when I'm in a pair of flip flops. It's my favourite (easiest, nicest) way to drive my Yaris shifting wise.

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Originally Posted by gonzo452001

I agree the yaris clutch is the hardest thing to get used too after over 16000miles.I still have to think about it most of the time taking off

Thats a shame. This was my first stick, and it took me a hella while to get used to w/o thinking about or worrying about it on some level... now, its 2nd nature, as i assumed shifting would get once i learned and became proficient. Even on stepper hills, i no longer have any worry about slipping or stalling.

Glad.

woof · 06-21-2007, 08:26 PM

SO, let's have a big OL' recall and get new cars!

Well, at least I'm not alone. One thing, though, my clutch seems to be moody. Sometimes it works great, then ka-chunk and restart.

Yep, I use the handbrake method quite a bit on hills to save face.

AND, I stand by my xB being better put together. It had only one defect (buzzing speedometer lens) whereas the LB has a few clunks and rattles with a slightly loose hatch lock. The xB was a truly "quality control" vehicle.

drifto · 06-21-2007, 11:02 PM

stalled her 4 times the first week. after that ive been close to, but never stalled since. its all about feathering the gas. almost like the riding a bike idea. soon as you find your groove you dont even have to think about it anymore. to be honest though my problem initially was finding the correct seat position. i had a 86 rwd corolla in which my ass was practically on the floor, the yaris is a lot more elevated

. but after i found the "perfect" seat pos. ive had no problems.

Kioshi · 06-22-2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by drifto

to be honest though my problem initially was finding the correct seat position. i had a 86 rwd corolla in which my ass was practically on the floor, the yaris is a lot more elevated

. but after i found the "perfect" seat pos. ive had no problems.

Honestly your correct on that. And I can relate. Because finding that sweet spot on the seat at a certain distance between clutch and you MADE a whole lot difference in getting better at moving my Yaris on inclines.

After getting a python alarm installed....i cant find my seat positioning spot :(

06-20-2007, 09:39 PM	#27
gonzo452001 Drives: 3-door liftback blazing blue Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: French Lick,IN Posts: 185	I agree the yaris clutch is the hardest thing to get used too after over 16000miles.I still have to think about it most of the time taking off __________________ 07 yaris LB 5-speed blazing Blue 07 yaris LB Auto Bayou Blue rostra cruise control oem style foglights 96tacoma 4x4 xcab I4auto Weathertech vent visors Scan GaugeII

06-21-2007, 06:03 AM	#30
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	took a few weeks to get used to, but now, not a problem... though it's all flat here, I wonder how I'd fare in a hilly place __________________ 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...

06-21-2007, 06:57 PM	#32
Katana Drives: Yaris LB 1.3lt 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the hood! Posts: 1,124	I got easily used to my clutch, but the mechanics at the service cannot! __________________ It's not the ride, it's the rider!

06-21-2007, 11:02 PM	#35
drifto View User's Garage Drives: 07 5spd Yaris LB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 251	stalled her 4 times the first week. after that ive been close to, but never stalled since. its all about feathering the gas. almost like the riding a bike idea. soon as you find your groove you dont even have to think about it anymore. to be honest though my problem initially was finding the correct seat position. i had a 86 rwd corolla in which my ass was practically on the floor, the yaris is a lot more elevated . but after i found the "perfect" seat pos. ive had no problems. __________________ Going from drift to grip... 07 Yaris LB 5spd AE86 Corolla GTS 5spd http://microimage.ning.com/ http://www.microimageonline.com/store.html

06-20-2007, 02:00 PM	#20
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	heh, i think you live near my sister.

06-20-2007, 02:07 PM	#21
jamal1984 The Beautification of Car View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris S Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 967	i stalled my yaris for at least 30 times now, it's has 30k miles on it, i think the clutch in the yaris are very similar to the new mustang, boxter, subaru. If you get used to it, very easy to drive.

06-20-2007, 02:51 PM	#22
stuffy Drives: 06 yaris 5-dr le man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 699	i think this issue has been brought up numerous times (probably 10 threads in the archives) in the past and like others have said, it has nothing to do with the clutch and everything to do with the lag from the drive by wire system. just takes some getting used to.

06-20-2007, 07:09 PM	#23
Typer73 Tired of the Stars! View User's Garage Drives: '07 Meteorite LB Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NE GA Posts: 281	I have 2 words for all of you... automatic transmission!

06-20-2007, 07:35 PM	#25
Thotprawsis View User's Garage Drives: '07 Blazin' Blue LB Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 201	Stalled her once. It is a real tricky clutch and lag, add vvt and you've got a big learning curve.

06-20-2007, 07:49 PM	#26
blacksan Drives: 07 Bayou Blue Liftback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,121	never, but I grew up on a farm and drive heavy industrial equipment on a regular basis. This clutch is a dream compared to a worn out log-skidder, or WWII era CCKW.

06-21-2007, 01:16 AM	#28
fantoma33 Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 20	I'm glad I'm not the only one. I've only had mine 5 days, but even on borrowed cars I've never had this much trouble adjusting to a clutch. I haven't stalled her the past couple days, but the first few days were the worst --- I'm still not used to it. Driving in sandals the first day did not help at all.

06-21-2007, 08:38 AM	#31
Pars Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 418	It gets better with time. My 07 Yaris now has 62,000km and I noticed the acceptable take-up at around 30,000km. Even still, I've developed a habit and blip the gas before dropping the clutch. Something I never did in my old 1.6L Civic, unless I was faced with a steep incline. I don't know if the required blipping is a combination of low initial torque or delayed throttle response. But once the Yaris finally gets going, the Toyota is as quick as 1.6L Civic and returns slightly better fuel consumption (6.5L/100 vs 7L/100km). However, in stop-and-go traffic or loafing around in the neighborhood streets, the Civic with the good initial torque would return better mileage.

06-21-2007, 08:26 PM	#34
woof Drives: Yaris 3dr Hatch/Black Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Deep South Posts: 114	SO, let's have a big OL' recall and get new cars! Well, at least I'm not alone. One thing, though, my clutch seems to be moody. Sometimes it works great, then ka-chunk and restart. Yep, I use the handbrake method quite a bit on hills to save face. AND, I stand by my xB being better put together. It had only one defect (buzzing speedometer lens) whereas the LB has a few clunks and rattles with a slightly loose hatch lock. The xB was a truly "quality control" vehicle.