Performance Parts for an Automatic - Toyota Yaris Forums

david_827 · 05-09-2012, 09:10 AM

Hello all. I looked all over the forum but didnt find anything similar to this. I just purchased an 07 yaris sedan, unfortunately i got an automatic. Are there any performance parts i should start with, or am i wasting my time because im driving an auto?

cali yaris · 05-09-2012, 09:44 AM

All the suspension parts are identical so for cornering and stopping, you can do everything the liftback guys do. Springs/Shocks/Struts/Coilovers/Bracing/Sway Bars/Brakes/Etc.

Go-power you can do intake, exhaust, crank pulley, and there are a couple of supercharged and turbo guys with auto transmissions.

Check out our store and I am happy to answer questions (along with a bunch of people on here) about how to make your car perform better.

why? · 05-09-2012, 11:12 AM

only difference is with the auto you don't have to worry about shifting. Besides that you can do everything else just the same.

CrankyOldMan · 05-09-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by why?

only difference is with the auto you don't have to worry about shifting. Besides that you can do everything else just the same.

Except for light flywheels and grabbier clutches. =)

mazilla · 05-09-2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CrankyOldMan

Except for light flywheels and grabbier clutches. =)

mmmm good.

Qmobile · 05-11-2012, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by why?

only difference is with the auto you don't have to worry about shifting. Besides that you can do everything else just the same.

You can shift a auto......I do least. But you have the optoin of not ALWAYS shifting

tooter · 05-11-2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by david_827

Hello all. I looked all over the forum but didnt find anything similar to this. I just purchased an 07 yaris sedan, unfortunately i got an automatic. Are there any performance parts i should start with, or am i wasting my time because im driving an auto?

You can most certainly make performance improvements on your car's handling. Since our Yaris is just used for basic transportation, rather than trying to make it faster, I focused instead on making it more roadworthy with wheels, tires, and suspension improvements.

MadMax · 05-11-2012, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Qmobile

You can shift a auto......I do least. But you have the option of not ALWAYS shifting

That's my mantra!

david_827 · 05-16-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Qmobile

You can shift a auto......I do least. But you have the optoin of not ALWAYS shifting

how do you manage that exactly??

excuse my newness, this is the first car thats actually mine and i can fool around with

Qmobile · 05-16-2012, 10:23 PM

simple! start in "L" wait till you get to the top of the gear(it's noticeable) the go to "2" and so on and so on. I found actually by doin this it adds a tad of accerlation when doin this way vs regular "D". If you want the shift speeds or "points" I can find out for you tomorrow.

Qmobile · 05-20-2012, 10:08 PM

well here they are. startin for L:

2- around 39/40 mph
3- around 60/70 mpg
D- around 100

I usaully shift from 3 to D quickly bc well I run in the city or on the E-way a lot. Only reason how i know the last shift point is bc i live out in the country. Also for the shift at "3" 60 is where i usually shift but 70 is the top of the gear

Vioz · 05-26-2012, 08:38 PM

^ Was gunna say just look at the RPM's but 3dr yaris don't have them :P

Qmobile · 05-27-2012, 03:27 AM

well the "S" has a stock tach.....I got the base so yea

why? · 05-30-2012, 04:28 PM

tach is one of the easiest things to install. 2nd mod I did on car.

Golddeenoh · 05-30-2012, 06:44 PM

^ or you can just get a scanguage II and and have more information displayed.

roneezy360 · 05-30-2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Qmobile

You can shift a auto......I do least. But you have the optoin of not ALWAYS shifting

Shifting an auto wont damage your vehicle in any way will it? I actually tried this out today and its kind of fun, but I looked it up online and was told its better to get a manual valve body and doing this will wear out my transmission faster because of all the heat.

why? · 05-31-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by roneezy360

Shifting an auto wont damage your vehicle in any way will it? I actually tried this out today and its kind of fun, but I looked it up online and was told its better to get a manual valve body and doing this will wear out my transmission faster because of all the heat.

It certainly cannot help it. The car just wasn't designed for it, and more importantly the computer wasn't either.

Qmobile · 06-02-2012, 06:03 PM

then why dose it have the other gears?

05-09-2012, 09:10 AM	#1
david_827 View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Join Date: May 2012 Location: boston, MA Posts: 268	Performance Parts for an Automatic Hello all. I looked all over the forum but didnt find anything similar to this. I just purchased an 07 yaris sedan, unfortunately i got an automatic. Are there any performance parts i should start with, or am i wasting my time because im driving an auto?

05-09-2012, 09:44 AM	#2
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	All the suspension parts are identical so for cornering and stopping, you can do everything the liftback guys do. Springs/Shocks/Struts/Coilovers/Bracing/Sway Bars/Brakes/Etc. Go-power you can do intake, exhaust, crank pulley, and there are a couple of supercharged and turbo guys with auto transmissions. Check out our store and I am happy to answer questions (along with a bunch of people on here) about how to make your car perform better. __________________ 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.

05-09-2012, 11:12 AM	#3
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	only difference is with the auto you don't have to worry about shifting. Besides that you can do everything else just the same. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

05-16-2012, 10:23 PM	#10
Qmobile that's right I went there View User's Garage Drives: '08 Blazin' Blue,'10 Dark Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hoytville, ohio Posts: 800	simple! start in "L" wait till you get to the top of the gear(it's noticeable) the go to "2" and so on and so on. I found actually by doin this it adds a tad of accerlation when doin this way vs regular "D". If you want the shift speeds or "points" I can find out for you tomorrow. __________________ Mods: 15" SSC rims, TRD Exhaust, TRD Sway bar, TRD oil filler, TRD rad. cap, TYC tails, Debadged, Painted engine cover, Stock spoiler, Stock mud gaurds, OBX pedals. suggestions always welcome

05-20-2012, 10:08 PM	#11
Qmobile that's right I went there View User's Garage Drives: '08 Blazin' Blue,'10 Dark Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hoytville, ohio Posts: 800	well here they are. startin for L: 2- around 39/40 mph 3- around 60/70 mpg D- around 100 I usaully shift from 3 to D quickly bc well I run in the city or on the E-way a lot. Only reason how i know the last shift point is bc i live out in the country. Also for the shift at "3" 60 is where i usually shift but 70 is the top of the gear __________________ Mods: 15" SSC rims, TRD Exhaust, TRD Sway bar, TRD oil filler, TRD rad. cap, TYC tails, Debadged, Painted engine cover, Stock spoiler, Stock mud gaurds, OBX pedals. suggestions always welcome

05-26-2012, 08:38 PM	#12
Vioz Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 227	^ Was gunna say just look at the RPM's but 3dr yaris don't have them :P __________________ a.k.a. "Aothachos"

05-27-2012, 03:27 AM	#13
Qmobile that's right I went there View User's Garage Drives: '08 Blazin' Blue,'10 Dark Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hoytville, ohio Posts: 800	well the "S" has a stock tach.....I got the base so yea __________________ Mods: 15" SSC rims, TRD Exhaust, TRD Sway bar, TRD oil filler, TRD rad. cap, TYC tails, Debadged, Painted engine cover, Stock spoiler, Stock mud gaurds, OBX pedals. suggestions always welcome

05-30-2012, 04:28 PM	#14
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	tach is one of the easiest things to install. 2nd mod I did on car. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

05-30-2012, 06:44 PM	#15
Golddeenoh Takes corners too fast! View User's Garage Drives: Absolute Red 2009 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 830	^ or you can just get a scanguage II and and have more information displayed. __________________ mods:15''Drag DR21 w/Nitto NeoGen 205/50R15, Tanabe DF210 lowering springs 1.6/1.8, TRD Rear Sway Bar, Tanabe Front Sway Bar, Micro Image Short Throw Shift Kit (both in and under), 8.64lbs flywheel, F1 Stage 4 Clutch, AEM Cold Air Intake (Red), Megan Racing Header, DC Sports Axle Back Exhaust, Micro Image Crank Pulley, NST lite Alternator Pulley, ARP Manifold Stud Kit,Tanabe Front Strut Tower Brace, ScanGuage II, Micro Image Silicone Radiator Hose Kit (Red), NRG Carbon Fiber Shift Knob (round), 2009-2011 Toyota Yaris Liftback Foglight kit, NRG Grounding Kit (Red), Hella Horns(Red),CF Hood

06-02-2012, 06:03 PM	#18
Qmobile that's right I went there View User's Garage Drives: '08 Blazin' Blue,'10 Dark Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hoytville, ohio Posts: 800	then why dose it have the other gears? __________________ Mods: 15" SSC rims, TRD Exhaust, TRD Sway bar, TRD oil filler, TRD rad. cap, TYC tails, Debadged, Painted engine cover, Stock spoiler, Stock mud gaurds, OBX pedals. suggestions always welcome

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