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10-15-2006, 09:27 PM | #91 | |
Drives: Yaris Liftback ...Silver Join Date: Oct 2006
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...that would have to be the Yaris - a shame...we love the looks. |
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10-15-2006, 09:43 PM | #92 |
Drives: 2007 Yaris manual dark silver Join Date: May 2006
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if you know how to drive a manual you should be able to take care of it
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10-15-2006, 10:29 PM | #93 | |
Drives: two yaris liftbacks Join Date: Jan 2006
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10-15-2006, 10:42 PM | #94 | |
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It also appears there are many others with the same problem- which was my original reason for posting.. In conclusion, were so pleased we posted and proved our point. Thanks for all your helpful hints. |
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10-15-2006, 11:08 PM | #95 | |
Drives: two yaris liftbacks Join Date: Jan 2006
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Good luck on trying to convince yourself that its the cars fault that you have a problem with your clutch. Another idea is wear better shoes or move the seat so your feet can touch the pedals. LIke many have tried to tell you. Give it a little gas when you clutch. Other than that you really need professional lessons. So what are you going to do trade it in. My advice. Get an automatic.. |
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10-15-2006, 11:29 PM | #96 |
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honestly after reading the 7 pages in this thread i really have to say that i am getting the nice warm fuzzy feeling that this guy is a troll. can't prove it of course but jeez, if you are having a problem with your car, is it really such a smart thing to do by coming onto a forum with dedicated enthusiasts and yelling "SAFTEY ISSUE! SAFETY ISSUE! MY WIFE ALMOST GOT KILLED BECAUSE MY CAR IS FAULTY!!"??? I really don't think any of that is necessary IMO. the car either works or it doesn't. looking thru the 7 pages it appears that 98% of the rest of the world is not having any problems AT ALL with their manual transmission yaris'. i test drove a manual transmission yaris just the other day and it felt PERFECT. i had NO PROBLEMS whatsoever.
so, to you sir, what i would suggest is you get your car into the shop IMMEDIATELY. it is obviously upsetting you. i know i would be VERY upset if my wife were to almost get killed in a brand new car. i would have taken it into the shop ASAP and would not accept it back until the problem has been fixed. nationwide problem? nah, i highly doubt it. it's either the car or the driver. nothing more to see here. move along folks. otherwise, you will continue to feed the fire. p.s. - twocvforme, why don't you post a picture of you standing in front of your yaris holding a piece of paper that has your screen name written on it? you know, just so we know your not trolling and all... |
10-15-2006, 11:35 PM | #97 |
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Well, the more I drive the car, the more comfortable I get with the clutch, I can now go from a standstill without over-revving or choking the engine, it seems you just gotta hold the clutch half-way down for a second or two once you start moving, and it's all good :)
I did change shoes too, I used to wear big Oakley special-ops style shoes with wide and thick soles, comfortable shoes, but easy to get mixed up with the pedals Now I got some classic Converse All-Stars for my birthday, and they make a very big difference!! Just my $0.02 |
10-16-2006, 12:10 PM | #98 |
Drives: 2010 LB Meteor Metallic Join Date: May 2006
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Last winter my boots tripped on the pedals several times. Why do they put the pedals so close together??
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05-15-2007, 04:24 PM | #99 |
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Regarding touchy 1st-2nd shifting: My 2007 Yaris has the same problem, and it's not the driver, it's the car, unless DBW is a radically different shifting experience. Also, I've noticing during engine braking that the speed will drop a few hundred rpm when it gets to a certain speed--most noticeably in 2nd. So I'm wondering--Is the ECU "adjusting" throttle speed at all during up/down shifts?
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05-15-2007, 04:54 PM | #100 |
Drives: 2007 Bayou Blue!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2006
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i've never had a problem. When I got the car I practiced not giving gas while releasing clutch to find the sweet spot. After that have never stalled, but I've only ever drove stick in my 20 plus years of driving.
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05-15-2007, 05:10 PM | #101 |
Drives: 06 yaris 5-dr le man Join Date: Mar 2006
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it is the driver, the yaris is a bigger adjustment for some because of the electronic throttle which does not have the same characteristics as a regular throttle.
just take some time and you will adjust to driving it. |
05-15-2007, 07:04 PM | #102 |
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I can only offer this; I have driven many, many different manual tranny equipped vehicles and every one of them felt vastly different in terms of clutch feel, even when driving two identical vehicles. Also, the person who said their's was idling at 400 RPM, that's too low and I'd take it in to have Toyota service fix it. It should be idling somewhere around 800-1000 RPM.
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05-15-2007, 09:05 PM | #103 |
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Hmm my car idles at around 680? Sometimes less?
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05-15-2007, 11:11 PM | #104 |
Drives: 07 Blue LB 5spd Join Date: May 2007
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never had a problem since i bought my yaris lifeback 5spd...
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05-16-2007, 01:03 AM | #105 |
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LOL! Depends on what you want. You'd have to value Corolla's bland looks over this issue (the Yaris's clutch 'uniqueness') to feel that way.
Part of the reason I chose the Yaris is bc I f*cking love the styling. I wanted a hot, fresh, 'different' euro looking hatch! Was NEVER gonna get that outta a Corolla.
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05-16-2007, 10:48 AM | #106 |
Drives: 07 Bayou Blue Liftback Join Date: Apr 2007
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No problems here. I often just release the clutch with out any application of throttle until I am rolling unless I am on a grade. I grew up driving farm equipment and tractor trailers making clutch work second nature. As a matter of fact up shifts are done without the use of clutch most of the time.
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05-16-2007, 11:10 AM | #107 |
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05-16-2007, 11:30 AM | #108 |
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Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006
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just put more gas on it if ur on a hill...one of the reason the idle is that low is coz of better gas mileage..i never had problems with hills..
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