Beatrush aluminum underpanel - Toyota Yaris Forums

joelitton · 10-21-2008, 09:54 PM

I bought this from KamiSpeed in Orlando at our meet last April ...and finally had time to install last month! Some say that the underpanel should yield a little better mileage, but I mainly wanted it for some added protection from road debris ...OK, and 'cause I really, really like how it looks ...even if I'm the only one who looks at it :)

The kit includes these 3 brackets ...first you remove the stock plastic 'underpanel'. Then these brackets go on. There's only one way they can go, so it's pretty intuitive:

A couple of 10mm bolts hold the side panels/braces in place:

And then the panel slips under the bumper and gets screwed to the 3 brackets and to the side panel/brackets. The kit includes brackets that theoretically bolt to the frame - I installed one of them (something like 120 ft lbs, so used an impact wrench) - and then decided there was no need for it and removed it. The underpanel is plenty secure without those extra brackets (one of them is visible in the pic above, before I removed it).

Some more misc pics:

cali yaris · 10-21-2008, 10:13 PM

I have one of those also, haven't played with it yet -- good job on the install and thanks for posting pics!

YarisSedan · 10-21-2008, 10:21 PM

does anyone know if this could fit on the sedan?

RHDVIPbB · 10-22-2008, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by YarisSedan

does anyone know if this could fit on the sedan?

Will let you know when mine comes in. I got it from someone who had a wreck in the rear.

YarisSedan · 10-22-2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RHDVIPbB

Will let you know when mine comes in. I got it from someone who had a wreck in the rear.

Cool. I was looking to making a custom skid plate. I had one laying aroudn the shop from another car. Apparently someone forgot to put it back on when they were done with the oil change lol. I was gona take some shears and trim it til it fit my car and mount it. But much rather have aluminum one seems more stronger and plus its vented.

RHDVIPbB · 10-23-2008, 01:27 PM

The only problem I think I might have is down the road when I go with a turbo kit. Not sure how far back the panel goes so I am not sure if I will have to go with a custom manifold for it to fit.

If anyone has any measurements, please let me know how far back the panel sits.

Smokey159 · 10-30-2008, 12:52 PM

Does anyone know if this actually reduced drag and increased MPG?

ztrack157 · 10-22-2008, 12:02 AM

Got to be a pita to change the oil.

dacourier · 10-22-2008, 02:09 AM

Nice look and very clean. I ran over some of these a few months back and ripped my plastic splash guard right out. I pulled up to the spikes and started to go over them to slow.When my front tires hit it cuased me to roll backward. Oh well. As far as the meet in Orlando I was there and did not know they where selling these or I would have picked one up. I wonder if he still has any. Do you still have the invoice or receipt with a number on it? Maybe I can give Kami a call about a price. Hey Cali what happened to the R&D on the one you where going to put out with a price range of a hundred or so? I know your busy being the best vendor on YARisWORLD and all.

I would think that it would not be to hard to cut a door and but a hinge and locking mechanism on it.

joelitton · 10-22-2008, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by dacourier

Nice look and very clean. I ran over some of these a few months back and ripped my plastic splash guard right out. I pulled up to the spikes and started to go over them to slow.When my front tires hit it cuased me to roll backward. Oh well. As far as the meet in Orlando I was there and did not know they where selling these or I would have picked one up. I wonder if he still has any. Do you still have the invoice or receipt with a number on it? Maybe I can give Kami a call about a price. Hey Cali what happened to the R&D on the one you where going to put out with a price range of a hundred or so? I know your busy being the best vendor on YARisWORLD and all.

I would think that it would not be to hard to cut a door and but a hinge and locking mechanism on it.

I can't seem to find the receipt -- I determined the price by looking at my credit card statement :)

dacourier · 10-22-2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by joelitton

I can't seem to find the receipt -- I determined the price by looking at my credit card statement :)

I remember talking to you when we where there. I was the guy with the train horn. I guess I will have to see if Kami's account got deleted or not and send him a pm. Thanks for looking.

joelitton · 10-22-2008, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ztrack157

Got to be a pita to change the oil.

Nah.

I just changed my oil this past weekend. The underpanel adds *maybe* 5 minutes to the task. I think it's 7 allen-head bolts to loosen and the panel slips out. No big deal at ALL, and it gives me a chance to give the panel a quick wipe with a rag to clean the dust off :)

ztrack157 · 10-22-2008, 06:25 AM

Ya Garm certainly has a full plate. He needs to take a vacation.

Tamago · 10-31-2008, 09:56 PM

i have this panel on my xA.. odd directions.. a little "translation" and i figured it out.. with a couple extra bolts to spare??? but it stiffened up my bumper at least (good for cone killing)

the under tray bangs into my oversized oil return line :(

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 11-01-2008, 11:48 AM

looked like the beatrush panel wouldn't work with the GT SPEC front lower bar. can anyone confirm this????

largeorangefont · 11-01-2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ROCKLAND TOYOTA

looked like the beatrush panel wouldn't work with the GT SPEC front lower bar. can anyone confirm this????

It will work with the 2 point bar pictured in post # 20. The underpanel only appears to extend to behind the front of the front arms. The GT spec 2 point crossmember brace bolts behind that area.

I don't think it will work with the 4 point ladder brace without cutting the underpanel. It looks to be minor cutting on the rear of the underpanel, and minor fab work to secure it.

Here is the beatrush 4 pt.

*Astroman* · 11-02-2008, 09:47 AM

I need one of these now, I've torn up my plastic stocker pretty bad.

Malaya1221 · 10-21-2008, 10:04 PM

nice! how much for that underpanel?

10-21-2008, 09:54 PM	#1
joelitton View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seffner, Florida Posts: 21	Beatrush aluminum underpanel I bought this from KamiSpeed in Orlando at our meet last April ...and finally had time to install last month! Some say that the underpanel should yield a little better mileage, but I mainly wanted it for some added protection from road debris ...OK, and 'cause I really, really like how it looks ...even if I'm the only one who looks at it :) The kit includes these 3 brackets ...first you remove the stock plastic 'underpanel'. Then these brackets go on. There's only one way they can go, so it's pretty intuitive: A couple of 10mm bolts hold the side panels/braces in place: And then the panel slips under the bumper and gets screwed to the 3 brackets and to the side panel/brackets. The kit includes brackets that theoretically bolt to the frame - I installed one of them (something like 120 ft lbs, so used an impact wrench) - and then decided there was no need for it and removed it. The underpanel is plenty secure without those extra brackets (one of them is visible in the pic above, before I removed it). Some more misc pics: __________________ 2008 Blazing Blue LB. 5-spd MT, Power Package, side airbags, antilock brakes, rear spoiler, bumper guard, splashguards, power locks/ alarm. Added: Tanabe front strut tower bar, Beatrush aluminum underpanel, NST short shift kit, NST crank pulley, WeatherTech side window deflectors, Wheelskins steering wheel cover and shift boot, dual loud FIAMM horns, 30% tint all around, wheel locks. Yet to install: NST alt and WP pulleys. More to come :)

10-21-2008, 10:13 PM	#2
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I have one of those also, haven't played with it yet -- good job on the install and thanks for posting pics! __________________ 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.

10-30-2008, 12:52 PM	#7
Smokey159 Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 55	Does anyone know if this actually reduced drag and increased MPG? __________________ Can't believe I'm modding a Yaris, I must really miss my STi...

11-01-2008, 11:48 AM	#15
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	looked like the beatrush panel wouldn't work with the GT SPEC front lower bar. can anyone confirm this???? __________________ http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388 TOYOTA PARTS AT A DISCOUNT........

11-02-2008, 09:47 AM	#17
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	I need one of these now, I've torn up my plastic stocker pretty bad. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

10-21-2008, 10:21 PM	#3
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	does anyone know if this could fit on the sedan?

10-23-2008, 01:27 PM	#6
RHDVIPbB Right beside you, wave Drives: 08 PBM Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 742	The only problem I think I might have is down the road when I go with a turbo kit. Not sure how far back the panel goes so I am not sure if I will have to go with a custom manifold for it to fit. If anyone has any measurements, please let me know how far back the panel sits.

10-22-2008, 12:02 AM	#8
ztrack157 Vroom Vroom Beep Beep View User's Garage Drives: Powered Roller Skate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Biggs, CA Posts: 404	Got to be a pita to change the oil.

10-22-2008, 06:25 AM	#13
ztrack157 Vroom Vroom Beep Beep View User's Garage Drives: Powered Roller Skate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Biggs, CA Posts: 404	Ya Garm certainly has a full plate. He needs to take a vacation.

10-31-2008, 09:56 PM	#14
Tamago Start another Oil Thread! View User's Garage Drives: ZZW30 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South FL Posts: 4,890	i have this panel on my xA.. odd directions.. a little "translation" and i figured it out.. with a couple extra bolts to spare??? but it stiffened up my bumper at least (good for cone killing) the under tray bangs into my oversized oil return line :(

10-21-2008, 10:04 PM	#18
Malaya1221 super duper M*******TOR Drives: 2007 jahPANIS egg(Sarao Phil) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Torrance, Ca Posts: 1,011	nice! how much for that underpanel?

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