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CASTREX · 06-15-2009, 03:08 PM

echo, you are installing an RS front bumper right?

Garm
Will this panel work on the RS bumper?

cali yaris · 06-15-2009, 05:11 PM

now THAT is a good question, the bumper is shorter right? Don't know about the bottom outline, since the chassis is the same. I would have to test fit one of my aftermarket bumpers, then test fit the underpanel with that.

I'll try and do that as soon as possible.

1NZYaris1 · 06-15-2009, 08:20 PM

i could test fit it for you

, just joking

Snyprwlf47 · 06-15-2009, 10:26 PM

Thats shweet. I think I might add this to the project list^-^

lilredrocket · 06-15-2009, 11:12 PM

Since these are for down force what speeds do they become effective?

cali yaris · 06-15-2009, 11:51 PM

Can't really say.

Today we (well, John really) installed all the springs for the 1/4 turn fasteners. All the brackets and hardware are ready to go. We had a little anodizing glitch, so the whole batch of underpanels is getting done over. Should have them back by the end of the week, and the kits are ready to ship!

Treyz · 06-16-2009, 10:44 AM

Sweet ... glad to see this coming along.

mrbond · 06-16-2009, 10:47 AM

Did the final version of these have those louvers like the C-One/Beatrush units have? Or are they solid panels?

cali yaris · 06-16-2009, 11:29 AM

Solid panels. The vents served no purpose.

We have made a double bend at the back for stiffness, instead of making you spend an hour or two bolting more brackets into the car back there.

Kioshi · 06-16-2009, 01:02 PM

How much would the shipping cost be Garm? ..my plastic splash guard is kinda scraped...this will be perfect replacement for me. Thanks Garm.

Lafiro · 06-16-2009, 01:39 PM

My plastic gaurd is torn into shreds on the passenger side. Would this help?

cali yaris · 06-16-2009, 02:09 PM

Quote:

The first run of these will be approximately $189 which includes shipping.

Lafiro, if you mean the plastic panel on the bottom, this replaces it. If you mean the wheel well panel, that is a different area.

Lafiro · 06-16-2009, 03:21 PM

I will take pictures, I might need both.

I hit a BIG rock on the I-95 a few months ago, and it tore the plastic panel into pieces, which are now zip tied together.

Then at the end of the winter, we have a storm, and my tires did not grip leaving work and i skidded into a small hill, and stopped right before hitting a tree. But this caused the plastic panel under the passenger wheel well to push out so when I turn to the left it rubs against the tire and I dont know what is pushing it, or how to fix it.

I have to get my car on a lift and find out. Toyota saw this before and they zip tied it down for me, but wanted to charge $90 or so for the plastic piece under the passanger side or something like that.(not the wheel well)
Thanks.

cali yaris · 06-16-2009, 03:55 PM

yeah those stupid plastic pieces are way overpriced from the stealerships

rningonfumes · 06-16-2009, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilredrocket

Since these are for down force what speeds do they become effective?

....I don't believe these are for down force, am I wrong; where did you read that?
It's supposed to clean up the bottom and provide a bit better aero and some protection.

jkuchta · 06-16-2009, 08:46 PM

The underpanel may create a small amount of downforce at the front (by accelerating the airflow under the front of the car), but not enough to be of any real benefit, especially on the street.

This underpanel, though is a great start at a full underbody aero treatment (i.e. front and rear diffusers, front splitter, dive planes, belly pan,etc.) that could yield some pretty cool results on the track.

lilredrocket · 06-16-2009, 10:06 PM

I wasn't really worried about street driving. I'm going to start tracking, auto-xing, and time trials that's what I was wondering about thank you for the info!

cali yaris · 06-19-2009, 06:39 PM

NOW IN STOCK AND AVAILABLE !!!

http://www.shop.microimageonline.com...&productId=146

Some modifications will be necessary to fit the sedan -- we are working on a limited number of those.

06-15-2009, 05:11 PM	#56
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	now THAT is a good question, the bumper is shorter right? Don't know about the bottom outline, since the chassis is the same. I would have to test fit one of my aftermarket bumpers, then test fit the underpanel with that. I'll try and do that as soon as possible. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

06-15-2009, 08:20 PM	#57
1NZYaris1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,566	i could test fit it for you , just joking __________________ http://www.microimageonline.com/forums/index.php

06-15-2009, 10:26 PM	#58
Snyprwlf47 The Martian Drives: 07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cannelton, WV Posts: 208	Thats shweet. I think I might add this to the project list^-^ __________________ "The lead car is absolutely unique, except for the one behind it which is identical." – F1 commentator Murray Walker.

06-15-2009, 11:12 PM	#59
lilredrocket Slowy getting there View User's Garage Drives: 08 Liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,464	Since these are for down force what speeds do they become effective? __________________

06-15-2009, 11:51 PM	#60
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Can't really say. Today we (well, John really) installed all the springs for the 1/4 turn fasteners. All the brackets and hardware are ready to go. We had a little anodizing glitch, so the whole batch of underpanels is getting done over. Should have them back by the end of the week, and the kits are ready to ship! __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

06-15-2009, 03:08 PM	#55
CASTREX Who said Yaris was slow? View User's Garage Drives: Yaris T-Sport 2008 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 1,287	echo, you are installing an RS front bumper right? Garm Will this panel work on the RS bumper?

06-16-2009, 10:44 AM	#61
Treyz ~ ambient one ~ View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Bayou Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,046	Sweet ... glad to see this coming along. __________________ AMBIENTLIFESTYLE Tri-State Sport Compact EZine ambientlifestyle.com------------ambientlifestyle.ning.com Micro Image Store - Network - Online microimageonline.com------------microimage.ning.com

06-16-2009, 10:47 AM	#62
mrbond View User's Garage Drives: 2008 meteorite hatchback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 960	Did the final version of these have those louvers like the C-One/Beatrush units have? Or are they solid panels? __________________ - HOOOEY! That's one tahny little cawr! What the heck kinda toy is that? - A Toyota Yaris - A whut Yaris?

06-16-2009, 11:29 AM	#63
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Solid panels. The vents served no purpose. We have made a double bend at the back for stiffness, instead of making you spend an hour or two bolting more brackets into the car back there. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

06-16-2009, 01:02 PM	#64
Kioshi Heart Up! Vitz Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,582	How much would the shipping cost be Garm? ..my plastic splash guard is kinda scraped...this will be perfect replacement for me. Thanks Garm.

06-16-2009, 01:39 PM	#65
Lafiro Drives: 06 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 694	My plastic gaurd is torn into shreds on the passenger side. Would this help?

06-16-2009, 03:21 PM	#67
Lafiro Drives: 06 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 694	I will take pictures, I might need both. I hit a BIG rock on the I-95 a few months ago, and it tore the plastic panel into pieces, which are now zip tied together. Then at the end of the winter, we have a storm, and my tires did not grip leaving work and i skidded into a small hill, and stopped right before hitting a tree. But this caused the plastic panel under the passenger wheel well to push out so when I turn to the left it rubs against the tire and I dont know what is pushing it, or how to fix it. I have to get my car on a lift and find out. Toyota saw this before and they zip tied it down for me, but wanted to charge $90 or so for the plastic piece under the passanger side or something like that.(not the wheel well) Thanks.

06-16-2009, 03:55 PM	#68
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	yeah those stupid plastic pieces are way overpriced from the stealerships __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

06-16-2009, 08:46 PM	#70
jkuchta View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris hatch (red) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 557	The underpanel may create a small amount of downforce at the front (by accelerating the airflow under the front of the car), but not enough to be of any real benefit, especially on the street. This underpanel, though is a great start at a full underbody aero treatment (i.e. front and rear diffusers, front splitter, dive planes, belly pan,etc.) that could yield some pretty cool results on the track.

06-16-2009, 10:06 PM	#71
lilredrocket Slowy getting there View User's Garage Drives: 08 Liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,464	I wasn't really worried about street driving. I'm going to start tracking, auto-xing, and time trials that's what I was wondering about thank you for the info! __________________

06-19-2009, 06:39 PM	#72
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	NOW IN STOCK AND AVAILABLE !!! http://www.shop.microimageonline.com...&productId=146 Some modifications will be necessary to fit the sedan -- we are working on a limited number of those. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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