can i / where to get factory switch for aftermarket fog lights? and exhaust tip q. - Toyota Yaris Forums

fantabulousbaby · 08-20-2006, 04:24 PM

I found my Yaris S, but not exactly to my liking, so I have to add fog lights aftermarket, and a stainless steel exhaust tip. Ouestions: is it possible and where can I get a factory switch for aftermarket fog lights? I want it to 'match' my car, otherwise I feel it looks tacky. If possible, is the factory switch gonna work with my aftermarket fog lights, or do I have to buy toyota fog lights to work with the switch (which I don't think you can just 'buy').

Next... for the exhaust tip, do I just buy the tip and go to my local muffler shop to get it welded or what? Thx

riceboy · 08-20-2006, 04:44 PM

You can try to adapt something from another toyota vehicle.. but i'm pretty sure most fog light controls are included on the regular lighting stem

Violin · 08-20-2006, 09:21 PM

I don't know about the switch, but you can get an exhaust tip from this board sponsor: http://www.trdsparks.com/

It doesn't need to be welded, you just tighten one bolt.

Here's how it looks on my liftback:

fantabulousbaby · 08-21-2006, 01:03 AM

Thx 4 the link Violin!! Umm.. can a gal like me tighten the bolt? And I know the name is *stainless* steel, but will it turn brownish after awhile?

Also.. anyone got news on the fog light switch?

Violin · 08-21-2006, 06:45 AM

It couldn't be much easier to install.

SimmZ · 08-21-2006, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Violin

Just wonderning what is this self-adhesive chrome on your trunk? BTW, it doesn't look really good...

Violin · 08-21-2006, 10:41 AM

To each his own. It's part of the styling package "D" for the Japanese Vitz. I like it.

ChinoCharles · 08-21-2006, 12:33 PM

It would look cool painted black along with the toyota badge, no?

*Chris07LB* · 08-21-2006, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

It would look cool painted black along with the toyota badge, no?

Did you say painted Toyota badge?............are you spying on me again?......................................

xfatefailsx07 · 08-22-2006, 12:40 AM

you are a sneaky one chris... so not to chane topic or anything but how is the smoked tail situation coming along. you kinda left us hanging in the other thread...

ChinoCharles · 08-22-2006, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris07LB

Did you say painted Toyota badge?............are you spying on me again?......................................

Oh good! Do it first because I was about to use some Krylon spray paint on that thing, and a little bird on my shoulder told me that was completely idiotic... even with clear coat.

hasher22 · 08-22-2006, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by fantabulousbaby

I found my Yaris S, but not exactly to my liking, so I have to add fog lights aftermarket, and a stainless steel exhaust tip. Ouestions: is it possible and where can I get a factory switch for aftermarket fog lights? I want it to 'match' my car, otherwise I feel it looks tacky. If possible, is the factory switch gonna work with my aftermarket fog lights, or do I have to buy toyota fog lights to work with the switch (which I don't think you can just 'buy').

Next... for the exhaust tip, do I just buy the tip and go to my local muffler shop to get it welded or what? Thx

Hi with most exhaust tips...u DO NOT weld it on.....it simply has 3 - 4 screws. You just need a screw driver, attach the exhaust tip and screw it tight!! (dont think dirty now :P)

I baught an oval exhaust tip.....ill post pics when it arrives...

Violin · 08-22-2006, 06:58 AM

The tip from Toyota just has a pipe clamp built into it. Tighten one bolt and you're done.

*Chris07LB* · 08-22-2006, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by xfatefailsx07

you are a sneaky one chris... so not to chane topic or anything but how is the smoked tail situation coming along. you kinda left us hanging in the other thread...

May not turn out to be so "DIY-ish" afterall, but Ill post the results when finished.

ChinoCharles · 08-22-2006, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris07LB

May not turn out to be so "DIY-ish" afterall, but Ill post the results when finished.

Fair enough... if you're getting them sprayed then I guess a DIY would make no sense anyway! Can't wait for pictures, though.

fantabulousbaby · 08-26-2006, 07:49 PM

OH MY GOSH I might go insane.. I went to trdsparks.com to order my tip, the oval one, but it won't fit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am a woman after all, am I missing something? They're not open til Monday..........I can't wait for an answer

*Chris07LB* · 08-26-2006, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fantabulousbaby

OH MY GOSH I might go insane.. I went to trdsparks.com to order my tip, the oval one, but it won't fit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am a woman after all, am I missing something? They're not open til Monday..........I can't wait for an answer

You are not the first to get sent the wrong tip from Ken@Sparks.

Search, and you will find a thread where it happened to a few members, and Ken had one sent out ASAP, and the wrong one shipped back...

Fear not, Ken will correct the problem.

fantabulousbaby · 08-26-2006, 08:04 PM

Yes!!! Wierd, it was that Ken guy that emailed me.. he was nice, I am hopeful he'll fix it.. too bad I have to wait again....... but THANKS!! I feel a little better.

08-20-2006, 04:24 PM	#1
fantabulousbaby Drives: 3 series Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 75	can i / where to get factory switch for aftermarket fog lights? and exhaust tip q. I found my Yaris S, but not exactly to my liking, so I have to add fog lights aftermarket, and a stainless steel exhaust tip. Ouestions: is it possible and where can I get a factory switch for aftermarket fog lights? I want it to 'match' my car, otherwise I feel it looks tacky. If possible, is the factory switch gonna work with my aftermarket fog lights, or do I have to buy toyota fog lights to work with the switch (which I don't think you can just 'buy'). Next... for the exhaust tip, do I just buy the tip and go to my local muffler shop to get it welded or what? Thx

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08-20-2006, 04:44 PM	#2
riceboy Drives: icebox Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CAN Posts: 1,003	You can try to adapt something from another toyota vehicle.. but i'm pretty sure most fog light controls are included on the regular lighting stem

08-20-2006, 09:21 PM	#3
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	I don't know about the switch, but you can get an exhaust tip from this board sponsor: http://www.trdsparks.com/ It doesn't need to be welded, you just tighten one bolt. Here's how it looks on my liftback:

08-21-2006, 01:03 AM	#4
fantabulousbaby Drives: 3 series Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 75	Thx 4 the link Violin!! Umm.. can a gal like me tighten the bolt? And I know the name is stainless steel, but will it turn brownish after awhile? Also.. anyone got news on the fog light switch?

08-21-2006, 06:45 AM	#5
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	It couldn't be much easier to install.

08-21-2006, 10:41 AM	#7
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	To each his own. It's part of the styling package "D" for the Japanese Vitz. I like it.

08-21-2006, 12:33 PM	#8
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	It would look cool painted black along with the toyota badge, no?

08-22-2006, 12:40 AM	#10
xfatefailsx07 Lean Wit It. Rock Wit It. Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan - 5 Speed Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New York, USA Posts: 75	you are a sneaky one chris... so not to chane topic or anything but how is the smoked tail situation coming along. you kinda left us hanging in the other thread...

08-22-2006, 06:58 AM	#13
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	The tip from Toyota just has a pipe clamp built into it. Tighten one bolt and you're done.

08-26-2006, 07:49 PM	#16
fantabulousbaby Drives: 3 series Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 75	OH MY GOSH I might go insane.. I went to trdsparks.com to order my tip, the oval one, but it won't fit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am a woman after all, am I missing something? They're not open til Monday..........I can't wait for an answer

08-26-2006, 08:04 PM	#18
fantabulousbaby Drives: 3 series Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 75	Yes!!! Wierd, it was that Ken guy that emailed me.. he was nice, I am hopeful he'll fix it.. too bad I have to wait again....... but THANKS!! I feel a little better.