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09-08-2007, 09:20 PM | #1 |
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Got some money to blow...and I'm a noob
I recently bought a 07 3 door manual Yaris, and despite the fact that I find myself being bombarded by gay clown car jokes (I live in the mid-west and folks tend to compensate for their short comings with jacked up mudders), I am very happy with the decision. I have little practical knowledge of working on cars, as I usually pay mechanic friends beer for labor, and not a hell of a lot of money to spend, hence the Yaris. I am generally of the opinion that putting much money in a bottom of the line economy car is rather futile, but after spending a few weeks looking on this forum have started to change my mind.
My question is what would you all do if you could drop $1000 towards improving performance? Does that really even make sense? Would you really notice much difference? I understand that this car isn’t a Supra, and options are limited with modifications, but there seem to be a few choices. At first I thought about getting rims, and found a set I liked for just under $400. I then thought that maybe the higher quality (more expensive) cold air intake would make sense. I also considered putting on some headers and maybe a complete exhaust system. What would you guys suggest? I have read many of the threads on here and I have seen a lot of good ideas, even if I don’t fully understand (again cars aren’t my thing), however, I have seen a lot of asinine juvenile stuff too. I understand that this car will never be a badass performance machine. I don’t think that any amount of money (that I could realistically expect to drop on a $13k car) would accomplish that, but I imagine that one could make relatively easy upgrades that would yield noticeable differences. Assuming that last part is true, what would you all do? I’d like to thank you all for your previous discussions, as I have learned a lot so far, and any advice you can offer now. |
09-08-2007, 09:36 PM | #2 |
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i haven't spent any money on performance mods. my ~$1k went towards suspension, ICE, and exterior/interior mods.
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09-08-2007, 10:09 PM | #3 | |
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Anyway if you don't know what to do with the money my address is....and don't fret about adding more 0's, it doesn't do anything but help.
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09-08-2007, 10:18 PM | #5 |
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but i would go with an intake, and a custom catback for the performance aspect. headers too.
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09-08-2007, 09:53 PM | #7 |
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i would start with a good set of wheels and tires....then suspension...then power mods
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i dunno, i've heard that suspension first then wheels and tires. that way, you're not stuck with a set of wheels/tires that'll rub because the drop is too great. having suspension mods first will allow you to test fit wheel/tires sizes first to see if they'll rub.
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09-08-2007, 10:06 PM | #9 |
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09-08-2007, 10:24 PM | #10 |
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Stereo/speakers, that stuff...
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09-08-2007, 10:49 PM | #11 |
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Individual Throttle Bodies... Danstoy is making one, look them up!
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09-08-2007, 11:07 PM | #12 |
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If you dont want to up the motor anymore, I think you should get some Nice 16'' Rims ($600 for Rota's or a nice discounted set), tires ($150-200), and some springs, ($200, if you DIY)... Rims and Lowering completely changes not only the way the car looks, but it completely changes handling. I think if you at least want a really nice car, without those hubcaps. And your not worried about gaining anymore Horses...just go with cosmetic. Most people do one of two things: make the car fast, or make it look good. Sometimes a little of both. EDIT:(Oh and the 'badass performance' car thing: Think Autocross Baby!, our cars do really well in curves...not the straights, Its not how fast you go into the corner, its how fast you maintain and exit that corner)
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I really appreciate the responses so far. Keep 'em coming. War Eagle! Sorry to venture off topic (a preemptive apology to any flamers out there), but I've been drinking and Auburn is winning, albeit sloppily, but winning none the less. |
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09-08-2007, 11:04 PM | #14 |
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I say wheels. They make a world of difference compared to stock.
And welcome to Yaris World. You'll receive your complimentary toaster in the mail within 6-8 weeks.
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09-08-2007, 11:34 PM | #15 |
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09-08-2007, 11:47 PM | #16 |
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I've got to agree with the others and suggest the cosmetic mods first, such as tint, rims and springs. Then $'s permitting, maybe the CAT-Back system to at least get a bit of a growl from the rear. Possibly followed by some sway bars depending on how you want the beast to flow through the corners.
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09-09-2007, 12:00 AM | #17 |
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The responses so far tend to suggest that you really can't do much in the way of performance (excluding handling) modifications that ultimately matter, short of a turbo or something? If that is the case...again wrong forum, but what the hell, can you put on a 17" wheel and "lower" profile tires without any rub? If you lowered with coils, do you have to replace shocks/struts? Do tie/sway bars make sense? Again I am a car idiot, so be patient. The Auburn game is not going as planned. They just turned it over and I am shit canned, so if I am asking stupid questions, that's why, but they just blocked a punt so it averages out. Again, many thanks to all.
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09-09-2007, 12:09 AM | #18 |
Hack.... What hack ??
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