Micro Image fiberglass hoods $149 shipped - Toyota Yaris Forums

cali yaris · 12-07-2010, 01:25 PM

$149 SHIPPED.

Need to move these guys, after all that fuss, two people actually bought them. Lesson learned -- I need the room, and I need the money. WIN for you.

unpainted fiberglass, here is how it looks finished. Requires a little tweaking with the striker to latch properly.

47_MasoN_47 · 12-07-2010, 03:57 PM

These are liftback only right?

big lo · 12-07-2010, 04:01 PM

Come on guys help Garm with this, when you guys need those special parts Garm is the one who gets it, so help the brother out!!!

Kaotic Lazagna · 12-07-2010, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 47_MasoN_47

These are liftback only right?

Yes, that is correct.

Quote:

Originally Posted by big lo

Come on guys help Garm with this, when you guys need those special parts Garm is the one who gets it, so help the brother out!!!

+1

frownonfun · 12-07-2010, 10:40 PM

I was one of the ones that was for sure gonna buy one. Now I have no job. Sorry bout that. I'd snatch one up if it were at all possible. Good price so somebody should!

cali yaris · 12-08-2010, 12:27 PM

Liftback only!

suckerface · 12-08-2010, 07:15 PM

Garm> How many do you have in stock? If there are still any sitting around after the first of the year, I'm game.

cali yaris · 12-08-2010, 11:41 PM

^ there will be.

Midnight Drifter · 12-11-2010, 03:32 AM

Whole the design looks neat, I'm not sure if I'd buy a hood like this, in spite of its price.

If the modification I'm making to my vehicle doesn't offer any functionality, I have a hard time considering it worth the time, money or effort.

Does the scoop help cooling at all? It certainly doesn't do anything for the airdam.

CTScott · 12-11-2010, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midnight Drifter

Whole the design looks neat, I'm not sure if I'd buy a hood like this, in spite of its price.

If the modification I'm making to my vehicle doesn't offer any functionality, I have a hard time considering it worth the time, money or effort.

Does the scoop help cooling at all? It certainly doesn't do anything for the airdam.

I have one of the hoods on mine and notice a 3 to 5 degree reduction in the intake air temp with it.

cali yaris · 12-11-2010, 12:47 PM

Quote:

If the modification I'm making to my vehicle doesn't offer any functionality, I have a hard time considering it worth the time, money or effort.

I guess you have nothing on your walls at home - no art, or anything that you appreciate for the way it looks or makes you feel? Just saying....

annn · 12-11-2010, 01:29 PM

Blue yaris above with hood is mine....the hoods are functional as is and direct air into engine compartment or the hood can be sealed with a plate that comes with hood...

Or if you do a search you will find a few prototype pics of a functional air box and hose system ,I made that directs cool fresh air right into factory air box .... A major drop in temp is the effect as is a better throttle reply.

The hoods are a good unique design and at this price are a no brainer as only other choice is 400.00 + carbon hoods ?? It's a low price mod that really sets a yaris apart and it works !

I may buy another at this crazy low price just to mod for fun!

Btw ...garm you have any of those cowl /washer nozzle scoops that need fit work left ??

fnkngrv · 12-11-2010, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

I guess you have nothing on your walls at home - no art, or anything that you appreciate for the way it looks or makes you feel? Just saying....

+1

This would also mean nothing other than factory steelies unless you can justify spending the hundreds to thousands of dollars for a light weight wheel/tire combo. If anything you can pretty much also consider it functional in these to respects:

1) CTScott has noted the ambient air temps dropping by some degrees.
2) Weight reduction. My CF hood weighs in at almost half of what the stock one does.

The weight reductions as you must know produce snappier response as well as possible increases in MPG in certain arenas.

just sayin...

cali yaris · 12-11-2010, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Btw ...garm you have any of those cowl /washer nozzle scoops that need fit work left ??

sure do, just shoot me an email at mcroimg@gmail.com

Kaotic Lazagna · 12-11-2010, 04:00 PM

Aesthetics is a functional component to some, just wanted to put that out there.

why? · 12-11-2010, 11:21 PM

Functions:

1. it is lighter than the steel, and lightness is a great thing, just ask Colin Chapman.

2. It will reduce the temp in the engine compartment

3. You can easily add a functional tube to hook it up to the intake, which will lower intake temps and increase power.

4. It will look better, making girls notice your car, and you, more.

5. It will look better, making car guys notice you, plus you can tell them it pays homage to the old school Celica All Trac Turbo's.

I could go on, but that is enough.

Oh wait, it is a deal and a half, and more. So that is #6.

annn · 12-11-2010, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

sure do, just shoot me an email at mcroimg@gmail.com

email sent.. Thanks

cali yaris · 12-12-2010, 12:06 AM

and replied

12-07-2010, 01:25 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 fiberglass hoods $149 shipped $149 SHIPPED. Need to move these guys, after all that fuss, two people actually bought them. Lesson learned -- I need the room, and I need the money. WIN for you. unpainted fiberglass, here is how it looks finished. Requires a little tweaking with the striker to latch properly. __________________ 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.

12-07-2010, 03:57 PM	#2
47_MasoN_47 What I thought I'd do was View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northwest Alabama Posts: 1,140	These are liftback only right? __________________ My Nissan Hardbody (D21) 4x4 build log Check out my YouTube channel (mostly shooting) - http://www.youtube.com/user/47MasoN47

12-07-2010, 10:40 PM	#5
frownonfun View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris HB, 08 SR5 Tundra Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RGV, Texas Posts: 1,086	I was one of the ones that was for sure gonna buy one. Now I have no job. Sorry bout that. I'd snatch one up if it were at all possible. Good price so somebody should! __________________ I crush you like tiny clown car, because you are clown, yes?

12-08-2010, 07:15 PM	#7
suckerface #1 Lemming Drives: Light Blue '08 Yaris Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 760	Garm> How many do you have in stock? If there are still any sitting around after the first of the year, I'm game. __________________

12-08-2010, 11:41 PM	#8
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ there will be. __________________ 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.

12-07-2010, 04:01 PM	#3
big lo View User's Garage Drives: 2007 VIOS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Loiza,Puerto Rico Posts: 1,121	Come on guys help Garm with this, when you guys need those special parts Garm is the one who gets it, so help the brother out!!!

12-08-2010, 12:27 PM	#6
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Liftback only! __________________ 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.

12-11-2010, 03:32 AM	#9
Midnight Drifter Going Retro Drives: '09 Tacoma \| '90 Tercel Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Monroe, NJ Posts: 148	Whole the design looks neat, I'm not sure if I'd buy a hood like this, in spite of its price. If the modification I'm making to my vehicle doesn't offer any functionality, I have a hard time considering it worth the time, money or effort. Does the scoop help cooling at all? It certainly doesn't do anything for the airdam.

12-11-2010, 01:29 PM	#12
annn ヤリスワールド Drives: 2008 HB Join Date: May 2010 Location: seattle Posts: 380	Blue yaris above with hood is mine....the hoods are functional as is and direct air into engine compartment or the hood can be sealed with a plate that comes with hood... Or if you do a search you will find a few prototype pics of a functional air box and hose system ,I made that directs cool fresh air right into factory air box .... A major drop in temp is the effect as is a better throttle reply. The hoods are a good unique design and at this price are a no brainer as only other choice is 400.00 + carbon hoods ?? It's a low price mod that really sets a yaris apart and it works ! I may buy another at this crazy low price just to mod for fun! Btw ...garm you have any of those cowl /washer nozzle scoops that need fit work left ??

12-11-2010, 04:00 PM	#15
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Aesthetics is a functional component to some, just wanted to put that out there.

12-11-2010, 11:21 PM	#16
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	Functions: 1. it is lighter than the steel, and lightness is a great thing, just ask Colin Chapman. 2. It will reduce the temp in the engine compartment 3. You can easily add a functional tube to hook it up to the intake, which will lower intake temps and increase power. 4. It will look better, making girls notice your car, and you, more. 5. It will look better, making car guys notice you, plus you can tell them it pays homage to the old school Celica All Trac Turbo's. I could go on, but that is enough. Oh wait, it is a deal and a half, and more. So that is #6. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

12-12-2010, 12:06 AM	#18
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	and replied __________________ 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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