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minnyar · 04-06-2010, 01:15 PM

I've trolled around here for a while, but never had anything compelling to add. I have a 2007 Barcelona Red Sedan, 5spd. I bought it out of college because I needed cheap reliability and was impressed with the quality. Recently I have been looking for something sportier with more feature, but it's odd, nothing feels right, even a TSX feels 'big.' So I went and spent some money on my Yaris. A couple years ago I added the TRD short shifter (awesome) and the TRD muffler, which does nothing for performance but makes the car more fun to drive and there is absolutely nothing 'ricey' about it's sound.

I'm rambling. Anyhow, I went to Micro Image and got myself the following:
-Delrin Type R shift knob
-Shift cage bushings
-Shift linkage bushings
-In cabin short shift kit
-2" shifter extensino
-23mm sway bar
As you can probably tell, I am a stickler for shift quality. I really like the Yaris shifter, but effort increased with the engine bay ssk, so hopefully the extension will reduce overall effort and the in car ssk will keep things quick. My question for you all revolves around tire selection. I plan to do 15" alloy's this summer and the tires need to be replaced as it is. I REALLY want a long lasting high quality performance oriented all season and am willing to pay a reasonable amount for them. What would you all suggest, and to make things even easier what would you all consider to be an optimally sized 15" tire. Thanks in advance for your answers, I look forward to reading them!

minnyar · 04-07-2010, 06:26 PM

I've determined tires and will go with Kumho Ecsta ASX 195/60/15's. Just need to figure out wheels now. I wish there were more pics of Barcelona Red Sedan's...I am thinking, gold, black, or matte would look best. hmmm

Billiam · 04-07-2010, 08:18 PM

I've been thinking of a 195/60 as well. Can't seem to find many pix of them though.

cali yaris · 04-07-2010, 08:27 PM

SSK + 2" shifter is what I use, very good combination. Your order went out today, btw

minnyar · 04-08-2010, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

Your order went out today, btw

Very excited, this ought to give me something to do this weekend!

04-06-2010, 01:15 PM	#1
minnyar Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan (5pd) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 52	First Post! I've trolled around here for a while, but never had anything compelling to add. I have a 2007 Barcelona Red Sedan, 5spd. I bought it out of college because I needed cheap reliability and was impressed with the quality. Recently I have been looking for something sportier with more feature, but it's odd, nothing feels right, even a TSX feels 'big.' So I went and spent some money on my Yaris. A couple years ago I added the TRD short shifter (awesome) and the TRD muffler, which does nothing for performance but makes the car more fun to drive and there is absolutely nothing 'ricey' about it's sound. I'm rambling. Anyhow, I went to Micro Image and got myself the following: -Delrin Type R shift knob -Shift cage bushings -Shift linkage bushings -In cabin short shift kit -2" shifter extensino -23mm sway bar As you can probably tell, I am a stickler for shift quality. I really like the Yaris shifter, but effort increased with the engine bay ssk, so hopefully the extension will reduce overall effort and the in car ssk will keep things quick. My question for you all revolves around tire selection. I plan to do 15" alloy's this summer and the tires need to be replaced as it is. I REALLY want a long lasting high quality performance oriented all season and am willing to pay a reasonable amount for them. What would you all suggest, and to make things even easier what would you all consider to be an optimally sized 15" tire. Thanks in advance for your answers, I look forward to reading them!

04-07-2010, 08:27 PM	#4
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	SSK + 2" shifter is what I use, very good combination. Your order went out today, btw __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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04-07-2010, 06:26 PM	#2
minnyar Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan (5pd) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 52	I've determined tires and will go with Kumho Ecsta ASX 195/60/15's. Just need to figure out wheels now. I wish there were more pics of Barcelona Red Sedan's...I am thinking, gold, black, or matte would look best. hmmm

04-07-2010, 08:18 PM	#3
Billiam View User's Garage Drives: '10 White Yaris 4D LB Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 558	I've been thinking of a 195/60 as well. Can't seem to find many pix of them though.