Micro Image - underpanel prototype - Toyota Yaris Forums

cali yaris · 05-18-2009, 11:41 PM

We have our underpanel in final prototype, almost ready for production. We've made some unique design changes and improvements to existing underpanels out there. Your comments are welcomed!

1. The new panel has no vents in the bottom. There is plenty of airflow out the back and there were complaints about the vents scraping.
2. The panel has a 90-degree bend in the rear for stiffness. This avoids having to take apart some of your suspension to install the panel, and now requires fewer brackets and hardware.
3. This kit comes with two side panels and three front brackets that permanently bolt to existing holes on the car - no drilling.
4. The panel attaches to the brackets with stainless quarter-turn Dzus fasteners. You don't have to unbolt the whole thing just to change your oil.

With seven points of attachment, the panel is very secure, yet easy to remove. This will come with all the hardware needed, all the brackets, two side panels, and the underpanel. It will be hard anodized in red or grey.

This should improve aerodynamics and possibly add a couple of mpg.

The first run of these will be approximately $189 which includes shipping.

Here are a few pics of the prototype; keep in mind that this is a very rough, unfinished version for us to test on the car.

Tamago · 05-18-2009, 11:43 PM

dzus fasteners..

http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pro....asp?RecId=758

cali yaris · 05-18-2009, 11:50 PM

ah thanks, i knew I had it wrong

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Dzus (pronounced Zooss) is a proprietary name for a type of quarter-turn fastener often used to secure skin panels on aircraft. It was invented by William Dzus in the early 1930s. Quarter-turn fasteners are used to secure panels in equipment, airplanes and racing cars that must be removed often and/or quickly. [1]

Tamago · 05-18-2009, 11:55 PM

;) most people wouldn't care, but some wouldn't buy a part that had misspelled components in it's description ;) just lookin out for you sir

jkuchta · 05-19-2009, 12:03 AM

Half hour on the 101 freeway between 30 and 80 mph and there are no rattles or whistles...this thing is pretty sweet.

Garm neglected to mention that this thing takes about 20 seconds to remove or install with the Dzus buttons, and the lack of the black plastic underpanels actually makes oil changes a little easier because those OEM panels actually hang down a little lower than the aluminum underpanel.

Tamago · 05-19-2009, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jkuchta

Half hour on the 101 freeway between 30 and 80 mph and there are no rattles or whistles...this thing is pretty sweet.

Garm neglected to mention that this thing takes about 20 seconds to remove or install with the Dzus buttons, and the lack of the black plastic underpanels actually makes oil changes a little easier because those OEM panels actually hang down a little lower than the aluminum underpanel.

i may have to convert my Beatrush into dzus!

thanks for the inspiration!

1NZYaris1 · 05-19-2009, 12:06 AM

Do you need a test car , in the south pacific

, sorry

would hate to think of what it would cost too send down under.
It's very, very nice though exp if it was in red

cali yaris · 05-19-2009, 12:10 AM

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may have to convert my Beatrush into dzus!
thanks for the inspiration!

That's what we started with, too. it's the main thing I didn't like about that one.

cali yaris · 05-19-2009, 12:11 AM

HUGE shout out to Jkuchta -- he's done a lot of the work on this project.

jkuchta · 05-19-2009, 12:13 AM

"I love it when a plan comes together".

detroiter · 05-19-2009, 12:40 AM

If these end up going on sale, I might just have to order one. When I ran a tire over a few months ago, it completely took my black engine bay protector along with it, as well as a few of the spots that the screws were in to hold it on. I'd definately like to protect the thing again.

YarisSedan · 05-19-2009, 12:41 AM

Is there going to be a sedan version? =)

RHDVIPbB · 05-19-2009, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by YarisSedan

Is there going to be a sedan version? =)

Looking at the pic he posted.... It seems like it will fit both. Not sure how different the connecters for the front bumper are though.

rningonfumes · 05-19-2009, 01:13 AM

^^ ditto... making sure, lol

Subscribed!

YarisSedan · 05-19-2009, 01:20 AM

Mmmm cant wait to see the finish product

cali yaris · 05-19-2009, 02:20 AM

Planning on red and grey for now (I just want to be like NST when I grow up), although clear anodize would be cheaper by a few dollars.

We'll get a sedan over here to check it out as soon as possible.

blacksandiegovitz · 05-19-2009, 02:41 AM

Looks killer Garm ! BUT WHy don't you answer your Pm's / return my phone calls ? I thought I was your favorite sponsored car , What happened ?????

cali yaris · 05-19-2009, 03:02 AM

PM's? and you called once, right? I think that was in response to my PM's and request for a call, LOL.

Let's try again.

05-18-2009, 11:41 PM	#1
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Micro Image - underpanel prototype We have our underpanel in final prototype, almost ready for production. We've made some unique design changes and improvements to existing underpanels out there. Your comments are welcomed! 1. The new panel has no vents in the bottom. There is plenty of airflow out the back and there were complaints about the vents scraping. 2. The panel has a 90-degree bend in the rear for stiffness. This avoids having to take apart some of your suspension to install the panel, and now requires fewer brackets and hardware. 3. This kit comes with two side panels and three front brackets that permanently bolt to existing holes on the car - no drilling. 4. The panel attaches to the brackets with stainless quarter-turn Dzus fasteners. You don't have to unbolt the whole thing just to change your oil. With seven points of attachment, the panel is very secure, yet easy to remove. This will come with all the hardware needed, all the brackets, two side panels, and the underpanel. It will be hard anodized in red or grey. This should improve aerodynamics and possibly add a couple of mpg. The first run of these will be approximately $189 which includes shipping. Here are a few pics of the prototype; keep in mind that this is a very rough, unfinished version for us to test on the car. __________________ 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.

05-19-2009, 12:06 AM	#7
1NZYaris1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,566	Do you need a test car , in the south pacific , sorry would hate to think of what it would cost too send down under. It's very, very nice though exp if it was in red __________________ http://www.microimageonline.com/forums/index.php

05-19-2009, 12:11 AM	#9
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	HUGE shout out to Jkuchta -- he's done a lot of the work on this project. __________________ 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.

05-19-2009, 12:41 AM	#12
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Is there going to be a sedan version? =) __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

05-19-2009, 01:13 AM	#14
rningonfumes Drives: Yaris Sedan 5MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 865	^^ ditto... making sure, lol Subscribed! __________________

05-19-2009, 12:03 AM	#5
jkuchta View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris hatch (red) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 557	Half hour on the 101 freeway between 30 and 80 mph and there are no rattles or whistles...this thing is pretty sweet. Garm neglected to mention that this thing takes about 20 seconds to remove or install with the Dzus buttons, and the lack of the black plastic underpanels actually makes oil changes a little easier because those OEM panels actually hang down a little lower than the aluminum underpanel.

05-19-2009, 12:13 AM	#10
jkuchta View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris hatch (red) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 557	"I love it when a plan comes together".

05-19-2009, 12:40 AM	#11
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	If these end up going on sale, I might just have to order one. When I ran a tire over a few months ago, it completely took my black engine bay protector along with it, as well as a few of the spots that the screws were in to hold it on. I'd definately like to protect the thing again.

05-19-2009, 01:20 AM	#15
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Mmmm cant wait to see the finish product __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

05-19-2009, 02:20 AM	#16
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Planning on red and grey for now (I just want to be like NST when I grow up), although clear anodize would be cheaper by a few dollars. We'll get a sedan over here to check it out as soon as possible. __________________ 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.

05-19-2009, 02:41 AM	#17
blacksandiegovitz Your mom goes to college View User's Garage Drives: 08 Vitz Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Just chillin' out brah ! Posts: 1,434	Looks killer Garm ! BUT WHy don't you answer your Pm's / return my phone calls ? I thought I was your favorite sponsored car , What happened ????? __________________ Garm is permanently high because he is the king of smokin' deals!

05-19-2009, 03:02 AM	#18
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	PM's? and you called once, right? I think that was in response to my PM's and request for a call, LOL. Let's try again. __________________ 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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