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Forum: Off-topic / Other Cars / Everything else Discussions 07-31-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,834
Posted By Captain Slow
Modding an old laptop

Here's the deal, I've got an old Dell 8000 laptop that I use just for writing. It runs a VERY minimal Linux install and is just basically a glorified typewriter. I'm wanting to do something cool with...
Forum: Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-09-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,479
Posted By Captain Slow
Thicker front swaybar will contribute more...

Thicker front swaybar will contribute more understeer though. I like stiff rear, loose front, lets you kick the tail out.
Forum: Cosmetic Modifications (Exterior/Interior) 07-08-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,965
Posted By Captain Slow
Eventually....many years from now when my Yaris...

Eventually....many years from now when my Yaris will be matte OD Green and look really off-roady I plan on taking all of my trim pieces and hitting them with a layer of silver then a layer of OD...
Forum: Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-08-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,080
Posted By Captain Slow
Because I don't like floppy bodies on my cars,...

Because I don't like floppy bodies on my cars, the sway bar stiffens it up and I like that. It's not like I'm needing maximum ground clearance for Baja-ing or anything....just want the car to look...
Forum: Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-07-2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,080
Posted By Captain Slow
Yeah that thought crossed my mind too. Won't snow...

Yeah that thought crossed my mind too. Won't snow tires wear hella fast though?
Forum: Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-07-2013, 02:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,080
Posted By Captain Slow
nah, never heard of Tag Rally Sport. ...

nah, never heard of Tag Rally Sport.

oh....and eventually when the paint is old and faded the car will be done in a solid OD green matte finish with matte black for all of the off-roady bits.
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Forum: Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-06-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,080
Posted By Captain Slow
All terrain tires for cars?

Eventually I want my Yaris to have All Terrain tires, a brush guard with Hella fog lights, a roof rack with basket, mud guards and a hitch.....the brush guard will have to be a custom job but...
Forum: Cosmetic Modifications (Exterior/Interior) 06-27-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,553
Posted By Captain Slow
IF it stays black at least paint it a nice shade...

IF it stays black at least paint it a nice shade of black.
Forum: Performance Modifications 04-19-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 469
Views: 94,893
Posted By Captain Slow
Just figured this being such a sought after mod...

Just figured this being such a sought after mod that someone would run out and dyno it with their other mods.

I'll gladly install it and pay for a dyno if the manifold is free :) I just don't...
Forum: Performance Modifications 04-17-2013, 03:02 PM
Replies: 469
Views: 94,893
Posted By Captain Slow
do we still have no dyno numbers from someone...

do we still have no dyno numbers from someone running this in combination with some other mods?
Forum: Items for Sale by private party 04-02-2013, 10:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,644
Posted By Captain Slow
FS: Tanabe Medalion Touring Exhaust

Asking $200....but I will also need a stock exhaust in trade. I'm trying to scrounge some cash to pay down on the car and a custom exhaust is just not necessary for me. It's an awesome exhaust, but...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 03-08-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,779
Posted By Captain Slow
A little perspective

It's amazing what a little perspective will do. Coming from my last few cars (Miata, Mustang GT, 325i, Lancer Ralliart, etc...) the Yaris seems slow and cheaply made (tough, but not luxurious). Well,...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 02-28-2013, 03:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,759
Posted By Captain Slow
TRD filter cleaning kit vs K&N kit?

Anyone know if there's any difference? I've got a K&N filter cleaning kit and it's time to clean my TRD filter. I'm sure they're the same thing, I just figured I'd ask on the off possibility that the...
Forum: Performance Modifications 02-27-2013, 09:07 AM
Replies: 469
Views: 94,893
Posted By Captain Slow
good to know Garm, I prefer the stock box as it...

good to know Garm, I prefer the stock box as it is quieter. I've had far too many cars with roaring loud intakes and am now leaning towards quieter options. thanks.
Forum: Performance Modifications 02-26-2013, 11:02 AM
Replies: 469
Views: 94,893
Posted By Captain Slow
another good question, how is the positioning of...

another good question, how is the positioning of the throttle body as compared to the stock piece? the reason I ask is because I'm not running an SRI or CAI, just the stock box with a TRD filter in...
Forum: Cosmetic Modifications (Exterior/Interior) 02-25-2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 49,026
Posted By Captain Slow
did mine yesterday, just hit it with a hair dryer...

did mine yesterday, just hit it with a hair dryer to warm it up then peeled it off. the emblems come off really easy, it's the giant globs of glue that are hard to get off. had to use my driver's...
Forum: Cosmetic Modifications (Exterior/Interior) 02-25-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,106
Posted By Captain Slow
I love the way the stock one makes the car look...

I love the way the stock one makes the car look like an RC car...it's staying ;)
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 02-24-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 17,590
Posted By Captain Slow
then they aren't real gearheads, real gearheads...

then they aren't real gearheads, real gearheads have a soft spot for tiny hatchbacks.
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 02-24-2013, 10:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,430
Posted By Captain Slow
Not everyone has the money (or more importantly...

Not everyone has the money (or more importantly SPACE) to keep around several vehicles. I used to always have two cars, but after my wife and I bought our current house there just isn't parking for...
Forum: Performance Modifications 02-21-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,140
Posted By Captain Slow
Anyone with a nitrous kit?

Anyone here running a nitrous kit? I'm thinking a dry 25 shot should be totally safe. Would also like to see pics of it installed.
Forum: Performance Modifications 02-21-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 469
Views: 94,893
Posted By Captain Slow
just curious, I like numbers :)

just curious, I like numbers :)
Forum: Performance Modifications 02-21-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 469
Views: 94,893
Posted By Captain Slow
still no weight on the new manifold?

still no weight on the new manifold?
Forum: In Car Entertainment + Electronics (audio / video / alarm) 02-21-2013, 09:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,988
Posted By Captain Slow
my answer? wherever the factory put them...if the...

my answer? wherever the factory put them...if the factory didn't put them then they're not needed ;)

don't follow my advice though, I'd rather hear my engine than any music.
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 02-21-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 22,007
Posted By Captain Slow
I used to hate all of the electronic...

I used to hate all of the electronic safeties...but they've actually come in handy a few times. It's nice to know that it's there in wet weather. If I want to break traction on purpose I can just do...
Forum: Performance Modifications 02-21-2013, 08:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,117
Posted By Captain Slow
I always measure everything in flywheel...

I always measure everything in flywheel horsepower. Why? Because if I'm comparing it to a new car using the manufacturer's specs they're always listed that way. I want to know how much the MOTOR...
Forum: Performance Modifications 02-20-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 469
Views: 94,893
Posted By Captain Slow
important question Garm, what is the weight...

important question Garm, what is the weight difference between the stock manifold and the Micro Image one? thanks.

or just what is the weight of the new item? if you don't have a stock one laying...
Forum: Performance Modifications 02-20-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,117
Posted By Captain Slow
Likely when these cars are a little older and you...

Likely when these cars are a little older and you can find a used 1.8L a little easier it will be a more popular mod. For now I'm plenty impressed with the bolt-ons. Just can't wait to see a dyno...
Forum: Performance Modifications 02-20-2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 469
Views: 94,893
Posted By Captain Slow
I've seen them used as low as $45

I've seen them used as low as $45
Forum: Performance Modifications 02-20-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 1,465
Views: 338,405
Posted By Captain Slow
I was only second :D

I was only second :D
Forum: Performance Modifications 02-20-2013, 01:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,117
Posted By Captain Slow
Exactly, which is kinda why I'm glad I'm not...

Exactly, which is kinda why I'm glad I'm not going FI...it'll just start an addiction again. I promised myself when I got the Yaris that I'd only modify it enough to make it a little faster and still...
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