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PreciousPups4U · 07-03-2009, 10:22 AM

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Okay, I snapped a pic this morning before driving to work. I apologize in advance for the bug splatter showing on the front bumper.

And it matches the license plate perfectly. That was the plan, right?

YellowJolt · 07-03-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by PreciousPups4U

And it matches the license plate perfectly. That was the plan, right?

Of course! That was my strategy from the beginning!!

*Astroman* · 07-03-2009, 10:55 AM

Welcome! I've got 2 Yarii, an '07 auto (meteorite metallic) and an '09 manual (carmine red metallic). Even with my modifications and normal driving style I can pull 35mpg without trying in the auto, and over 40mpg in the manual (which is stock). If you'd be interested I have some yellow yarisworld.com vinyl decals (or other colors) available.

On a side note, the stupid dealer where I got my '09 from just screwed the front plate to the car, they didn't bother using the adapter, so now it points up at an angle

YellowJolt · 07-03-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Astroman

Welcome! I've got 2 Yarii, an '07 auto (meteorite metallic) and an '09 manual (carmine red metallic). Even with my modifications and normal driving style I can pull 35mpg without trying in the auto, and over 40mpg in the manual (which is stock). If you'd be interested I have some yellow yarisworld.com vinyl decals (or other colors) available.

On a side note, the stupid dealer where I got my '09 from just screwed the front plate to the car, they didn't bother using the adapter, so now it points up at an angle

Nice collection...and I was curious as to the plural form of "YARIS", lol. I certainly would not have minded a 5-speed Yaris. My X-Runner (actually, all X-Runners) was a 6-speed manual and was quite fun to drive daily. I hope to be able to achieve 40mpg with this A/T-equipped car. How does one obtain a Yarisworld sticker?

Perhaps some slightly larger screws along with the bracket could be used to correct the angle situation?

I see you have a '71 Galaxie - my first car was almost a '70 XL convertible with the 390-4bbl. Cool car with hidden headlights and plenty of bottom end torque. Alas, my father didn't like the Louisiana inspection sticker or the pond-scum line around the bottom of the car! Arrrgh!

fnkngrv · 07-03-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Astroman

On a side note, the stupid dealer where I got my '09 from just screwed the front plate to the car, they didn't bother using the adapter, so now it points up at an angle

dude...you need to make them a one-off assclown of the year award sticker!

*Astroman* · 07-03-2009, 12:47 PM

Just send me a PM. It's $7/set, or $3.75/ea. I made a few for another jolt yellow member, but they seemed to have vanished.

The '71 Galaxie was my Mom's car, and I got it for Christmas when I was 15. Originally it had a 351 Windsor V8 2bbl but that died after 215k miles. It's been in storage the past few years, and it now has a 351M/400 with only 40k miles on it now. Next will be body work, then interior work. Just wish I had the funds to really fix it up.

07-03-2009, 10:55 AM	#3
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	Welcome! I've got 2 Yarii, an '07 auto (meteorite metallic) and an '09 manual (carmine red metallic). Even with my modifications and normal driving style I can pull 35mpg without trying in the auto, and over 40mpg in the manual (which is stock). If you'd be interested I have some yellow yarisworld.com vinyl decals (or other colors) available. On a side note, the stupid dealer where I got my '09 from just screwed the front plate to the car, they didn't bother using the adapter, so now it points up at an angle __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

07-03-2009, 12:47 PM	#6
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	Just send me a PM. It's $7/set, or $3.75/ea. I made a few for another jolt yellow member, but they seemed to have vanished. The '71 Galaxie was my Mom's car, and I got it for Christmas when I was 15. Originally it had a 351 Windsor V8 2bbl but that died after 215k miles. It's been in storage the past few years, and it now has a 351M/400 with only 40k miles on it now. Next will be body work, then interior work. Just wish I had the funds to really fix it up. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!