Divorce forces me to modify the Yaris

[bzinn 1]

Sparco steering wheel,NRG hub and quick release arrived today....thanks to Garm and MI for having one in stock....I will get it all installed Saturday.

Also got my second Takata crotch strap today as well,so will pull seat and mount it to the frame at same time.

Not really sure if I am gonna use the horn in the horn position,think I am just gonna hook them up to a toggle,I think I have used my horns in cars at best 5 times in 20 years....

The deep dish is nice because it will bring the wheel what looks like 2 inches closer to me,I am short and it sucks arms nearly fully extended to reach my wheel and pedals in a comfortable position,so this is exactly what I was hoping for.

Not worried about the clockspring,most the time I just turn off the blinkers by hand anyway,probably should of sprung a bit more for the WorksBell hub but ehhhhh it don't matter...lol.....gotta hit up the home depot though casue the steering wheel didn't have the screws in the box,but no worries on a couple of bucks for screws.

Also probably gonna drop the column position down about an inch with a spacer,I hate how high ours sit.

[bzinn 1]

Here is a picture of the parts......I am going to take them of a step by step as I do the install.


I figured out how to make quick release and horn work and what parts to get.

CTScott helped me make sure what resistors to get for airbag....thankyou bro....

I also found a great local store that was like a crackhouse for anyone who likes electricity......OMG I drove there 42 miles to get $3 in resistors and walked out $50 poorer....but got lots of great stuff for my amp and found a lot of nice stuff to buy later on....parking lot was hell to get in and out as there was a huge sloped entrance and I had to slowly get back into fast trafic.....but what a great store....

So tomorrow I jsut gota find a paperclip and some epoxy and I am ready to install nd will post all pictures...I figure everyone can use the help should they cahnge wheels....

[bzinn 1]

Took some more pictures of whole car today while it wasn't raining......

[catliektheif]

so sick.

[nevada]

Ow mannn!!!! Nice Rideeee! And Its Seattleee !!! Damn i miss this environment a lot ...

[Dadams]

what % are your windows at?

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Oh and what are those two red circles behind your front grill? Sorry for the noob question Im sure its something obvious :P

[CrankyOldMan]

Originally Posted by Dadams

Oh and what are those two red circles behind your front grill?

Aftermarket horns. Hella SuperTone/DuoTone. Those don't require any fancy re-wiring, just plug-and-honk. The stock horn is just pitiful. =)

[Dadams]

yeah I totally agree they sound totally wimpy haha thanks for solving that for me though I probably wont do that till way later

[bzinn 1]

tint is 20% just below legal in Washington,haven't gotten hassled so far for it by the cops

[Dadams]

sweet I think Im getting 15%in the back and 30% in the front

[bzinn 1]

I couldn't imagine living in Texas without tint........

So I managed to locate a clearance set of Takata Crotch Straps 6 points got em under $40 for the set,should be here tomorrow,will see then if I got junk or a happy purchase.

Also finally decided to get a qucik release steering wheel if I can locate te right hub adapter to keep horn and blinker,I know they make one I just can't find it...lol

Still got to get all final measurements doen for airtank and compressors so I can at least begin the rear false floor,I already hav e the resin and fiberglass and MDF so may as well if it is free right....hpoing i no get laid off,....could you imagine not having to goto work and still get a paycheck.....so many more hours to modify....lol...but it would indeed suck to not have a job after 13 years.

[Dadams]

Hop to it man! hahaha I would looooove to see it when your done! :D

[bzinn 1]

Well I finally got paid from a customer for some work I did and so I bought the leather Sparco wheel and NRG hub adapter from Garm and found a NRG quick release for cheap so guess I at least have something to do in the weeks to come...

[bzinn 1]

So spent a bit f my day at my Boss's house talking about work and it looks like I should be ok job wise. He is impressed on my abilities and my ability to just go in and do the work even if it sucks and no one else will do it....

So on Thursday the hub adapter,quick release,steering wheel and 2nd Takata crotch strap should all be here at once.....very excited cause I worked like 2 months to make the money to get it all at my side job and then had to wait like 2 months to get paid....I will take pictures of everything Thursday night and then will install it Saturday and post up pictures of the install....I am really excited to finally get this part of the build done.

If everything goes well I should also be getting an AEM Oil Pressure and Coolant Gauge,kinda an old school thing lol that was all we could get back in the day for a car other than Volt gauge....so figured why not just do it.

Waiting for the MI Crank Pully,and still gotta make a little more cash to get the HID Projectors from Garm...

[jimmykwlo]

Man, look so nice, sorry I had been so busy, therefore I have not have a chance to call you or meet with you, but I should have more free time in about a week or so, I hope I can see your in car in person by then. Thank you

[mr_miles]

as soon as i actually start doing things to my yaris, I'll start a build thread >_>. no neat things currently except speaker installation, lol.

glad you didn't lose your job! also if you decide you dislike any parts.....send them my way. :p

[bzinn 1]

Originally Posted by jimmykwlo

Man, look so nice, sorry I had been so busy, therefore I have not have a chance to call you or meet with you, but I should have more free time in about a week or so, I hope I can see your in car in person by then. Thank you

No worries man,I been working like a dog myself this last month,between my job,my art restoration business,and working on everyones cars I almost am never even home....lol

[nevada]

Weww ... at least your Journey and the 50 bucks was worth it. Can't wait to see the update on Your Ride. I must Be great once those items have been installed ...