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12-09-2016, 11:56 AM | #1 |
Drives: 2013 SE Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: USA
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2013 Yaris SE - What to mod?
I just got a 2013 SE and am wondering what to mod. I found this DIY page, but it looks dated, not sure how much applies to 2013 year.
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=365 Anyway, here is a short list of a few things that make me sad the Yaris doesn't have, in order of annoyance:
I can probably add more to this list after more driving time with it. Maybe auto-steering google tech? Last edited by roachslayer; 12-10-2016 at 12:13 AM. |
12-09-2016, 05:26 PM | #2 |
Drives: 2016 SE Join Date: Nov 2015
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i was sure i needed an armrest when the car was new
i was wrong ive done 1000 mile days with no comfort problems |
12-09-2016, 05:45 PM | #3 |
Drives: Yaris T-Sport Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Finland
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I can't understand how you people fancy those automatic driving lights !
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12-09-2016, 06:37 PM | #4 |
Well, not all of us.
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12-09-2016, 08:10 PM | #5 |
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Drives: '09 3-door 5-speed Join Date: Jan 2016
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Stuffing a small pillow between the seats is all I've needed on past cars I've had without an armrest, and I do 3,000 mile road trips twice a year.
If you have the weird-looking base radio, press the big multi-knob, then rotate it to get to the equalizer and fade/balance menus. If you don't have cruise control, but want it, all you need is the switch stalk on yours. Plug it in, and you have cruise control. Member CTScott sells them with all the wires and screws you need. Google only seems interested in self-driving Lexus SUV's right now. They've got a whole fleet of them roaming the streets where I live. They do a pretty good job. |
12-10-2016, 12:03 AM | #6 |
Drives: 2017 Yaris L (5sp manual) Join Date: Jun 2012
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12-10-2016, 12:17 AM | #7 |
Drives: 2013 SE Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: USA
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Audio issue fixed. I figured it was user error but had to get used to the funky menu. I'm eventually ditching the stock radio for an in-dash GPS, HD deck, Blutooth, hopefully with backup camera.
Updated my original post to add "dome lights in rear". Arm rest is not my preference, but the wife. She's got carpel tunnel and maybe the lack of armrest is a problem, it was her first complaint after spending time in the Yaris. |
12-21-2016, 12:04 PM | #8 |
Drives: 2013 SE Join Date: Dec 2016
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12-21-2016, 10:07 PM | #9 |
My Yaris is a "racecar"
Drives: 2007 Yaris hatchback Join Date: Jul 2016
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I did a rear dome light mod to my 2014. Totally worth the hassle. Need to do it to my wife's 2012.
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05-07-2017, 04:56 AM | #10 | |
Drives: 2013 Hybrid 1.5L T4 Join Date: Jan 2011
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First thing the wife noticed in our 2013 yaris, especially with the young one throwing stuff around from the baby car seat. Really appreciate all your posts in here. Cheers guys, Ian |
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