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10-08-2006, 03:40 PM | #19 | |
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10-08-2006, 06:21 PM | #20 |
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I have no issue with the 5 speed transmission! I love it!
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10-08-2006, 06:50 PM | #21 |
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Hi all,
Just want to add my 2 cents. When I first drove my manual Yaris, it was difficult to adjust to it due to the Throttle by Wire setup. Because the response is slightly delay, perhaps 100ms or so, releasing the clutch either has to be delayed to allow the revs to build, or the throttle must be applied before actual take off. I have no problems with the clutch friction point, actually, the friction point is actually very good!!! The only difference with this car to other cars I have driven is that the clutch travel is quite short. However, if you have ever driven a sports car with a heavy duty clutch, they are much much more difficult than the Yaris. So, in actual fact, the Yaris clutch is actually very SPORTY in comparison to other cars for better or worse. Also, you should never rely on the idle speed to get you off the line. This is bad technique. Depending on the car(V8's can get away with no throttle) you should always apply some throttle when releasing the clutch. I'm very happy to trade this small quirk with the control and fuel efficiency that comes with a manual. Thanks all. |
10-08-2006, 07:21 PM | #22 |
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Well, it's nice to have so many replys to such a mundane topic as starting off in first gear!!! Thanks!!!
It's still a shame that a vehicle as simple as a Yaris and fairly well put together can take the fun out of standard shift. Especially when I switch over to my Mini Cooper standard shift. The SHIFTING and the 160 TIRE WEAR RATING....Yaris needs some serious improvement to run with IT'S basic Honda, Nissan .....competition!! |
10-08-2006, 07:38 PM | #23 | |
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10-08-2006, 07:39 PM | #24 |
Drives: Yaris 3 Dr Join Date: Jul 2006
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well i dunno if you guys have this problem... sometimes when i try to change gear from 4th to 5th, it seems like it get clogs in between.... as a result if i release the clutch too fast and the gear actually got caught...OUCH!!! gosh.. don't know if you guys have this problem before..
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10-08-2006, 07:44 PM | #25 |
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I certainly do have a Yaris...that's what I am referring to.....here and my other posts....that I started with the manual transmission!!
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10-08-2006, 08:21 PM | #26 |
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In the past with the exception of a lone auto S10 I've owned all manuals, primarily sports cars (V8/Turbo6 most with modded hi-pro trans/clutch etc) and one Wrangler. This clutch has taken me by far the longest to make silky smooth but, it's the driver not the car. If fact stalling/shaking has almost vanished once I did the "Big Foot Mod" and racked up some miles so it's all good.
Case in point, my buddy has never had the urge to own fast cars, drove the Yaris like a champ right off the bat, right away I knew it was me that needed to improve not the car.
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10-08-2006, 09:08 PM | #27 |
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it took me about two minutes to adjust to the clutch.
every manual i have ever owned had a distinct feel. VW Bug. 280 Z 1985 Ranger. renualt coupe. i enjoy the yaris clutch |
10-08-2006, 09:15 PM | #28 | |
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10-08-2006, 10:06 PM | #29 | |
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10-08-2006, 11:23 PM | #30 |
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I would like to agree with most other in this post... I think it is just the driver... I am 25 years old and have driven manual trans since my first car.... 15 cars later I have my Yaris.... yes, at first it was different, and I stalled out a few times, but as some one else stated it takes some getting used to with a drive by wire and a hydrolic clutch. I like most others was used to a cable clutch with a standard accelerator.... It just takes a bit of time to adjust to technology... and for the person who started this thread, just because the service manager stalled your car out the first time he/she drove it does not signify a problem... you may want to infest in some race driving classes :)
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10-08-2006, 11:46 PM | #31 | |
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10-09-2006, 01:35 AM | #32 |
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We've had our manual Yaris since launch Nov 05 and we've had no problems with ours. Some adjustment to that throttle-by-wire thingy but after a while we got used to it.
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10-09-2006, 05:37 PM | #33 |
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I think this topic name is VERY misleading. Why is this a safety issue when it's clearly something the source of the problem lies between the steering wheel and the seat? Or maybe the safety issue is the organic bit inside the car.
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10-09-2006, 07:40 PM | #34 |
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In reality, this guy probably deserves the benefit of the doubt. He may have gotten a bad car from Toyota. Maybe his car *is* one of a very few that has issues... but the fact that he comes in here on his very first post and attempts to use this forum (and others) as his sounding board for his personal vendetta against Toyota should be a clue for those of us with common sense.
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10-09-2006, 08:01 PM | #35 | |
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Don't expect many here to actually know about these factory/dealership problems, but the first time you mention "seat covers", get ready for an 8 page thread.
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10-09-2006, 08:27 PM | #36 | |
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