disappointed in the aftermarket

[cali yaris]

^ Stock Yaris makes 90-95 whp. Dyno tuning costs $300-$750.

my post was to keep the numbers real, since I know what they are. And to answer your questions about (1) the stock trans (2) N/A power, and (3) what a basic turbo kit makes on the car.

[tk1971]

Originally Posted by cali yaris

^ Stock Yaris makes 90-95 whp. Dyno tuning costs $300-$750.

my post was to keep the numbers real, since I know what they are. And to answer your questions about (1) the stock trans (2) N/A power, and (3) what a basic turbo kit makes on the car.

All good info to know, especially from someone who has personally done it. You have no idea how valuable that kind of first hand info is. Thanks.

I must say that I'm surprised the stock tranny can take that much more power.

This is all good news to me, knowing that I can't break it in my daily commute. I guess this is collaborated by the number of high mileage vehicles out there.

Cali_Yaris, just out of curiosity, with a turbo or supercharger kit... does the Yaris require a different intake? From my experience on the WRX and EVO, the cars throw a fit on the dyno with any intake mods (including the K&N drop in).

[cali yaris]

OP is MIA, I say troll.....

+1

does the Yaris require a different intake?

if you mean intake manifold? The supercharger comes with its own (since it's on the cold side). Turbo kits make use of the stock manifold, but provide their own intake tube and filter.

[ilikerice]

^^good points^^ and my analogy is probably not the best in the world but that is what i was trying to say. ill keep my literature to myself cuz it sounded better in my head then on paper *shrugs*

[xnamerxx]

I didnt mean to sound critical just sort of explaining it a little better. His comments on the intake screamed guy who came from a car built before '88.

[ilikerice]

Originally Posted by xnamerxx

I didnt mean to sound critical just sort of explaining it a little better. His comments on the intake screamed guy who came from a car built before '88.

lol, no, i know what your were saying. and no offense taken on this side.. i also re read my post and shook my head *facepalm*. you worded it better, but it was what i was trying to say.

[cali yaris]

I have a Weapon R intake

Intake manifold?

[LA Yaris]

Originally Posted by cali yaris

Intake manifold?

No just the intake

[cali yaris]

^ do you have access to a Yaris? it's not a trick question, I have an idea, given your shop URL.

[malibuguy]

Originally Posted by cali yaris

^ do you have access to a Yaris? it's not a trick question, I have an idea, given your shop URL.

i will after tonight, when i pick mine up from the dealer

i'd like to make some stuff for the yaris lovers

[bladesmith6]

With all due respect dude, it's a short car with a single exhaust all you have to do is shop around a bit. Granted stainless will cost me a bit more that the dual exhaust plain steel setups I used to get but not that much.

[ilikerice]

^^ i like this guy already ^^

[pwisenbaker]

I contacted Weapon R regarding potential of an intake manifold based on the vesrsion for the Scion. They said not at this time BUT maybe in the near future. Sounded to me like they are working on one and are hesitant to make it known. I think the Yaris community needs to contact Weapon R and petition them for one.

[TrashCan Monster]

If the OP wants to up the "fun to drive" factor, just get suspension. All these little bolt ons have marginal gains when hp/$ is brought into the equation

[PHXDEMON]

I can't help but LOL @ someone buying an underpowered FWD car with an AUTO tranny and then complain about lack of performance.

[PHXDEMON]

The car is a ton of fun to daily with a proper transmission and some suspension work.

[why?]

Originally Posted by cali yaris

Of course you can, you just won't pay for a one-off (and I don't blame you). I got one made. When I looked at production costs versus the number of Yaris owners that would really pony up the money (and not just say they would), I backed off.

EVERY parts project I've done for this car so far has undersold, some pretty badly. That's either me making bad stuff, or something going on with the integrity of the buyers. Take your pick.

The vast majority of Yaris owners are simply not going to spend a lot of money on this car. It's not a criticism of anyone, it's just the truth, based on my own business experience.

Originally Posted by Astroman

I would spend the $$$ Garm, if I had it. I think that some of us are just poor bastards. A few parts I've gotten were used at a discount so its the only reason I was able to afford them, and the seller was offering a great deal. My biggest expense for the Yaris was over $1,100, and it was all cosmetic (new front end from that wreck I had last winter, and I went to you of course )

I'm way happier with the aftermarket support than I was in 2006 when I first got my Yaris. About the only thing out there was strut bars or springs at the time.

Also, I'm VERY happy with my automatic transmission and am impressed with it's performance compared to almost every other auto I've owned/driven. Yea it sucks there's zero aftermarket for it, but I needed a new car and mine came well equipped. Problem was the yaris just came out in WA state when I got mine, and the closest manual was in Alaska at a $2k price premium.

I agree, I think my wishlist for MI is something like $2000, but I'm still looking for a job that can pay my bills, never mind buy me goodies. I think I finally found one though.

The other thing about the Civic scene is the suspension. The scene definitely didn't truly blow up until you could get them second or third hand for cheap, but that independent rear suspension was a huge impact as well. It is amazing how the import scene almost dropped the newer Civics when they changed the rear suspension.

The Echo didn't help in the US, since we only got the absolute ugliest version, and not even a hatch. The used Yarii are just getting to the point of cheap to pick up and mess with, so who knows, maybe the aftermarket could see an influx of people with some cash to spend.