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frownonfun · 05-17-2009, 10:06 AM

i have and will continue to mod my yaris. for speed and a custom look. don't see what's wrong with that. sorry i don't have the desire to drive like an old woman. and sorry i don't want everything on my car to be stock looking.

to me the stock yaris has enough power, yes, but why not make a hobby out of trying to make it faster. some of us actually like learning about and working on cars. why can't that car be the yaris? one could argue that no matter what car you are modding there is always going to be another one that's faster.

and btw i don't know that i've ever broke a sweat and bled while wrapping a gift.

staticorex · 05-17-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by frownonfun

and btw i don't know that i've ever broke a sweat and bled while wrapping a gift.

Nor have I ever looked at a wrapped gift with real pride for a job well done. :)

Mainly cause all my wrapping jobs look like crap. :p

yaris-me · 05-17-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mikenacarato

so that makes me an asshole because i have a "crotch rocket"??? dont even get me started further with this...that was a very stupid comment.

You're right. You are not an asshole. I'm thankful that you're an organ donor. 80% of the livers for transplant come from motorcycle traumas. I'm thankful for all the hearts, kidneys, lungs, pancreas and corneas. I thank you in advance.

staticorex · 05-17-2009, 02:59 PM

Ha. That's mean.

mikenacarato · 05-17-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by yaris-me

You're right. You are not an asshole. I'm thankful that you're an organ donor. 80% of the livers for transplant come from motorcycle traumas. I'm thankful for all the hearts, kidneys, lungs, pancreas and corneas. I thank you in advance.

im not an organ donor. and plus the majority of motorcycle accidents happen because people in cars dont know how to drive. i cant count on 2 hands how many times ive almost been killed on the interstate alone because some jackoff doesnt check his blindspot. point being in my first statement is dont make a rash comment like what was said before because you cant always judge someone if you dont know them.

frownonfun · 05-17-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mikenacarato

im not an organ donor. and plus the majority of motorcycle accidents happen because people in cars dont know how to drive. i cant count on 2 hands how many times ive almost been killed on the interstate alone because some jackoff doesnt check his blindspot.

i'd have to agree. that's why i sold my scooter. although i am an organ donor i'd prefer not to be one any time soon.

Havoc · 05-20-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BailOut

Let's not embellish things.

I see your point, but lighten up man.

Sorry if that REALLY bothered anyone.

regal · 05-25-2009, 11:22 AM

I don;t believe i've ever seen a thread go so far off track. This car has plenty of pep for my driving, I'de just wreck a faster car.

I which I caould find better handle out of thii car I have the TRD Shock..springs.Rear sway bar, and it is still dangerously understears. I'm going to try the camber bolts, whish I cauld find a DIY threard on the camber bolts.

But all in all 0-60 in under 8 seconds is fast enough for communting. The curves and hills on my commute are the issue. Nothing like my Koni suspensioned EG civic. The Yaris handling is quirky, very responsive but quirky and that damn understeer prevents me from testing the limits of the car.

frownonfun · 05-25-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by regal

I don;t believe i've ever seen a thread go so far off track. This car has plenty of pep for my driving, I'de just wreck a faster car.

I which I caould find better handle out of thii car I have the TRD Shock..springs.Rear sway bar, and it is still dangerously understears. I'm going to try the camber bolts, whish I cauld find a DIY threard on the camber bolts.

But all in all 0-60 in under 8 seconds is fast enough for communting. The curves and hills on my commute are the issue. Nothing like my Koni suspensioned EG civic. The Yaris handling is quirky, very responsive but quirky and that damn understeer prevents me from testing the limits of the car.

it's front wheel drive!! what do you expect? it is meant to understeer.

regal · 05-25-2009, 08:29 PM

nah I properly setup FWD can be neutral

TheRealEnth · 05-25-2009, 09:10 PM

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nah I properly setup FWD can be neutral

what he said.... dam straight. You can make it good enough to be neutral on turns.... then it rocks =).

LittleRed · 05-26-2009, 10:34 PM

Try an aftermarket intake.i bought an AEM..i did and it made a great improvement in Hp and TQ as well as using 91 octane gas..u have to give the chance for the ecu to adjust..once it does ..it becomes much quicker and still gets 40+mpg

RomGrr · 05-27-2009, 12:17 AM

If I had to do it all over again, I would have waited and bought a Versa once they lowered the price. I got my Yaris in Feb 07 so it was quite some time away but I still think this car should have come with 130 hp. I love throwing my Yaris around the road but there are plenty of times that it's anemic qualities put a damper on my good time. I left a 3600lb 300 hp - 300ft/lb tq car for the yaris (Mid 90's Caddy ElDorado ETC, for those interested) so I'm probably just spoiled, but I've also owned a handfull of underpowered civics as well.

I still get speeding tickets in the Yaris though.

scape · 05-27-2009, 10:25 AM

the geo metro was fine for scooting around town in. any car is really, if all that your doing is A->B

most are not as spirited as the yaris
though, I don't see too big a deal about understeer, you just have to plan the turns a bit more-- oversteer is where you can get into trouble.

regal · 05-27-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by scape

, I don't see too big a deal about understeer, you just have to plan the turns a bit more-- oversteer is where you can get into trouble.

My point is I believe there is a way to eliminate the oversteer, people know but arem't talking :)

33OH · 05-27-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by regal

My point is I believe there is a way to eliminate the oversteer, people know but arem't talking :)

PM Loren about it, he seems to be extremely knowledgeable when it comes to suspension.

cali yaris · 05-27-2009, 11:13 AM

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I believe there is a way to eliminate the oversteer,

I *think* you mean understeer, not oversteer. It's difficult (but not impossible) to give a Yaris oversteer handling. Easier to make it neutral (my preference), and we all know (I think) it's designed to have understeer (= go straight when you want to be turning), which is safer for novice and untrained drivers.

increase oversteer/minimize understeer

stiffen the rear (springs, braces, sway bar, etc)
raise the rear tire pressure
soften the front
lower the front tire pressure
... and more...

frownonfun · 05-27-2009, 08:58 PM

i say just slow down when you are turning... it's way less expensive.

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05-17-2009, 10:06 AM	#55
frownonfun View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris HB, 08 SR5 Tundra Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RGV, Texas Posts: 1,086	i have and will continue to mod my yaris. for speed and a custom look. don't see what's wrong with that. sorry i don't have the desire to drive like an old woman. and sorry i don't want everything on my car to be stock looking. to me the stock yaris has enough power, yes, but why not make a hobby out of trying to make it faster. some of us actually like learning about and working on cars. why can't that car be the yaris? one could argue that no matter what car you are modding there is always going to be another one that's faster. and btw i don't know that i've ever broke a sweat and bled while wrapping a gift.

05-25-2009, 11:22 AM	#62
regal Drives: 09 Yaris 3 Dr White LB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 432	I don;t believe i've ever seen a thread go so far off track. This car has plenty of pep for my driving, I'de just wreck a faster car. I which I caould find better handle out of thii car I have the TRD Shock..springs.Rear sway bar, and it is still dangerously understears. I'm going to try the camber bolts, whish I cauld find a DIY threard on the camber bolts. But all in all 0-60 in under 8 seconds is fast enough for communting. The curves and hills on my commute are the issue. Nothing like my Koni suspensioned EG civic. The Yaris handling is quirky, very responsive but quirky and that damn understeer prevents me from testing the limits of the car.

05-25-2009, 08:29 PM	#64
regal Drives: 09 Yaris 3 Dr White LB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 432	nah I properly setup FWD can be neutral

05-26-2009, 10:34 PM	#66
LittleRed LittleRed Drives: 2008 Yaris Hatchback 5spd Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 29	Try an aftermarket intake.i bought an AEM..i did and it made a great improvement in Hp and TQ as well as using 91 octane gas..u have to give the chance for the ecu to adjust..once it does ..it becomes much quicker and still gets 40+mpg

05-27-2009, 12:17 AM	#67
RomGrr View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 24	If I had to do it all over again, I would have waited and bought a Versa once they lowered the price. I got my Yaris in Feb 07 so it was quite some time away but I still think this car should have come with 130 hp. I love throwing my Yaris around the road but there are plenty of times that it's anemic qualities put a damper on my good time. I left a 3600lb 300 hp - 300ft/lb tq car for the yaris (Mid 90's Caddy ElDorado ETC, for those interested) so I'm probably just spoiled, but I've also owned a handfull of underpowered civics as well. I still get speeding tickets in the Yaris though.

05-27-2009, 10:25 AM	#68
scape View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beaufort, South Carolina Posts: 388	the geo metro was fine for scooting around town in. any car is really, if all that your doing is A->B most are not as spirited as the yaris though, I don't see too big a deal about understeer, you just have to plan the turns a bit more-- oversteer is where you can get into trouble.

05-27-2009, 08:58 PM	#72
frownonfun View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris HB, 08 SR5 Tundra Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RGV, Texas Posts: 1,086	i say just slow down when you are turning... it's way less expensive.