|
06-16-2015, 10:38 AM | #19 |
06-17-2015, 11:56 AM | #20 |
Drives: 08 BB LB Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Maiden, NC
Posts: 785
|
Thanks guys.
Thought my front end was too plain, so I got a front lip from a CD5 Accord from a junk yard. With a lot of trimming, heating, and zip ties, I think it turned out ok. But now to air out in my driveway I have to park on some 1x4's so it doesn't rip up the lip . Excuse how dirty it is. Also plasti-dipped some eyelids on, not sure if I like them yet.
__________________
Too much of car culture is people taking things too seriously and not enjoying it for what it is. |
06-17-2015, 03:30 PM | #21 |
Drives: 2011 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Cali
Posts: 725
|
New lip looks good!
|
06-20-2015, 08:44 AM | #22 |
Drives: 08 BB LB Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Maiden, NC
Posts: 785
|
Thanks man, I wish I could've got it to fit a little better. My bumper has so many rips and holes on the bottom it ain't even funny. But it turned out pretty good for a $10 lip lol
__________________
Too much of car culture is people taking things too seriously and not enjoying it for what it is. |
09-07-2015, 05:33 PM | #23 |
Drives: 08 BB LB Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Maiden, NC
Posts: 785
|
So I picked these up Saturday. 17x7.5 et40 ASA wheels, not sure the model. They need tires, but I couldn't pass up the super deal I got on them. I might have to run a spacer up front to clear the bags, and I'll more than likely run my 25mm spacers in the rear.
__________________
Too much of car culture is people taking things too seriously and not enjoying it for what it is. |
09-07-2015, 11:23 PM | #24 |
Those are strange and awesome!
|
|
09-13-2015, 06:05 AM | #25 |
Drives: 08 BB LB Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Maiden, NC
Posts: 785
|
Thank you. I scooped them up real quick because I love hard to find funky wheels. Unfortunately hard to find funky wheels are usually expensive.
Test fit the wheels. Don't mind the flat tires, the wheels don't have valve stems. With 205/40's I'd have to run at least a 5mm spacer up front to clear the bag, which jams the bumper off of my fender. I may end up going with 195/45's so the ride would be a little better and I'd have more clearance. The rear is going to be no issue what so ever. Also, I think I might end up painting or plasti dipping them. Since the paint is pretty scratched up. Any opinions on colors that would look good? I was thinking the Vintage Gold Plasti dip with glossifier.
__________________
Too much of car culture is people taking things too seriously and not enjoying it for what it is. |
09-13-2015, 04:04 PM | #26 |
We have the same color paint and for mine I've always wanted gold with the sparkles in it like wrx/sti wheels
|
|
09-14-2015, 01:06 AM | #27 |
Nice. Gold would look good.
|
|
10-17-2015, 01:16 PM | #28 |
Drives: 08 BB LB Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Maiden, NC
Posts: 785
|
So I have been thinking about this for a few months and I've decided I'm going to get rid of the Yaris. It has served me above and beyond what I needed for 7 1/2 years and I love it, but I don't enjoy driving it anymore. Used to, I would get behind the wheel and a smile would creep on my face no matter what else was going on. Now, I just drive it, no joy, no smiles, just a mode of transportation. It makes me sad that I don't enjoy my car that I've put so much time and effort into. I've decided to part out the car and sell it in a stock state because I'll get more for it and it will be much easier to sell it stock. I've decided I'm going to get another Aircooled VW. My first car was a 1973 Super Beetle and I've always wanted another one, but it was never financially feasible for me to own one due to the maintenance involved in a 50+ year old car. But I have a really good job and I'm making good money to where the cost of daily driving an antique car won't be an issue.
I want to thank everyone in the Yaris community. This is the most friendly and helpful group of people in any car community.
__________________
Too much of car culture is people taking things too seriously and not enjoying it for what it is. |
10-19-2015, 11:06 AM | #29 |
Hey, I can't hold it against you, coheed. I've lost a bit of that loving feeling myself. I think no matter how cool a car is, after 8 yrs w/o driving anything else, it can get a little boring. What's the saying about the hottest girls? I think it applies to cars too.
Making matters worse, I went to the OC Auto Show on Saturday and went on a test drive with my bro-in-law yesterday (he's shopping for a new car). After all that, I've got one foot in a new Civic Si! lol |
|
10-19-2015, 08:06 PM | #30 |
Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: savannah, ga
Posts: 2,868
|
Yea man.. I feel ya.. I am in the same boat. I been wanting something different or just go back to my crx/EF roots.... My wife wont let me though.. I have been doing too good in autocross to just throw it away like that.. she says.. haha..
__________________
-Derrick- "Racing is important to men who do it well. When you're racing... It's life. Anything that happens before or after, is just waiting." |
10-19-2015, 08:12 PM | #31 | |
Drives: 08 BB LB Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Maiden, NC
Posts: 785
|
Quote:
But CRX's were designed by Honda for Autocross, no? Seriously though, I used to hang out with a guy that had a turbo B15 that would stomp STI's in Auto-X. Those things can be stupid fast because they are so small.
__________________
Too much of car culture is people taking things too seriously and not enjoying it for what it is. |
|
10-22-2015, 11:50 AM | #32 | |
Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: savannah, ga
Posts: 2,868
|
Quote:
I was too new to the sport to actually get any good... When I started in my Yaris, it was like a light just came on. I just started killing it. I feel if I was to go back to the crx, I can really put down some good times again. Surprisingly I can stop STI's in my yaris.. as long as they are not pro drivers from nationals.
__________________
-Derrick- "Racing is important to men who do it well. When you're racing... It's life. Anything that happens before or after, is just waiting." |
|
11-01-2015, 10:21 AM | #33 |
Drives: 08 BB LB Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Maiden, NC
Posts: 785
|
Took her for one more trip before she went back all stock.
__________________
Too much of car culture is people taking things too seriously and not enjoying it for what it is. |
11-02-2015, 09:11 AM | #34 |
Drives: Corolla Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Kiev
Posts: 8
|
nice job, keep going!
|
11-02-2015, 05:55 PM | #35 |
Drives: 2011 Yaris RS 5 door 5 spd Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 449
|
Clearly, this guy didnt read the text... Haha
__________________
TRD sway bar, h&r coilovers, tanabe strut tower bar, konig feather, bfg sport comp 2, MI intake manifold, aem cai, dc header, trd catback, MI crank pulley, trd short shift kit, phillips hid kit, morimoto led fogs, parrot navi indash, alpine 6.5 speakers, alpine amp, alpine reverse camera, led interior lights, thule roof racks, netz badges... |
11-04-2015, 04:06 AM | #36 |
Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: savannah, ga
Posts: 2,868
|
You know, in those pictures, I can actually visualize a VW there instead of a yaris. I see your VW style in the yaris
__________________
-Derrick- "Racing is important to men who do it well. When you're racing... It's life. Anything that happens before or after, is just waiting." |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
NEWS: TOYOTA REVEALS ALL-NEW YARIS SEDAN AT 2006 LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW | VitzBoy | General Yaris / Vitz Discussion | 7 | 09-20-2023 07:50 AM |
DIY Cruise Control FAQ (2006-2010 Yaris) | CTScott | DIY / Maintenance / Service | 467 | 10-18-2022 10:20 AM |
Natural Gas Yaris | MadMax | General Yaris / Vitz Discussion | 13 | 06-03-2017 06:10 AM |
Vacationed in Italy - Brought home a D4D diesel Yaris | CTScott | Photo-Video-Media Gallery | 19 | 07-26-2012 03:13 AM |