get better acceleration ? - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Yarisindo · 10-08-2006, 07:48 PM

If weight is really a big factor and every kg counts then I think the driver has to go on a diet, and pump gas only when needed, so no full tanks and empty your bladder whenever possibe before driving :) Take it easy...

ItsMyDaily · 10-13-2006, 09:08 PM

Just ordered my ground wires off of ebay. I'll do a DIY once they arrive for those interested.

Kitt · 10-13-2006, 09:51 PM

thanks buddy! we'll be waiting for that...

bulldogs2k · 10-18-2006, 12:31 AM

shorter gear ratio helps with acceleration too!

ItsMyDaily · 10-18-2006, 12:32 AM

^ wow forgot about gears. true that, but I think the aris already has pretty short gearing. wouldn't want to go shorter myself.
Still waiting on my wires, should come in tomorrow hopefully.

YamilR · 10-18-2006, 12:51 AM

will this set works?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HKS-G...QQcmdZViewItem

ItsMyDaily · 10-18-2006, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YamilR

will this set works?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HKS-G...QQcmdZViewItem

they are all the same thing. the only thing that makes them vary in price is the name. That actually looks pretty kool. It's a fake hks ofcourse, but still doesn't look bad. good find.

BMGYaris · 10-21-2006, 12:36 AM

hey, if anyone is still reading this, i am just learning about grounding kits and all of that (of course i will make it myself when i decide to do it) but since the power steering is electric also do we need to do any special grounding for it?

ItsMyDaily · 10-21-2006, 01:17 AM

my ground wires came in yesterday. hopefully I can instal tomorrow, but if I have no time then sunday for sure.

ItsMyDaily · 10-21-2006, 06:52 PM

Here's the link to my groundwire dyi. Hope it's somewhat helpful to you guys.
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...1681#post31681

yariman · 10-28-2006, 09:57 PM

More power? Lower gear ratio. Cheapest way smaller diameter wheel/tire combo, you will feel the difference.

Notthy[Yaris/S]07 · 12-16-2006, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnyfive

no need to buy a "grounding" kit...just go to a stereo shop, and pick up some bluk large guage wire, and some connectors, and just go at it, double up any grounds you can find, ground from the battery, w/e you want, infact, throw an extra line from positive from battery to your alternator wheil your at it :)

Better buy than shines far better and professional sees itself

Quote:

Originally Posted by Violin

I don't know how much use this is but...

Good story

Jerkratt · 06-02-2007, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsMyDaily

that and because they also want to be able to sell teir trd ground kits

if TRD made a grounding kit....i would be able to get it free.. with the amout of ppl i know that work at the toy shop by me

RogueYaris · 06-02-2007, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerkratt

if TRD made a grounding kit....i would be able to get it free.. with the amout of ppl i know that work at the toy shop by me

Realize they said that a long long time ago when it was expected that TRD was going to come out with their own kit.

Jerkratt · 06-02-2007, 04:33 PM

o dam did not look at the date on the tread.... lol sorry

cali yaris · 06-02-2007, 07:59 PM

Top Five "acceleration mods" that I'm doing (with the brand I bought), all things I can bolt on myself:

1. cold air intake (AEM)
2. header (Megan Racing)
3. crank pulley (NST)
4. catback exhaust (probably custom 'cause I don't want a can, but I do like the Greddy product)
5. grounding wires (stereo store as noted)
6. lighter-than-stock wheels (SportMax for me, but whatever you like)
7. tach (knowing were redline's at IS kind of important for max acceleration)

oops, that was seven.

RogueYaris · 06-03-2007, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

Top Five "acceleration mods" that I'm doing (with the brand I bought), all things I can bolt on myself:

1. cold air intake (AEM)
2. header (Megan Racing)
3. crank pulley (NST)
4. catback exhaust (probably custom 'cause I don't want a can, but I do like the Greddy product)
5. grounding wires (stereo store as noted)
6. lighter-than-stock wheels (SportMax for me, but whatever you like)
7. tach (knowing were redline's at IS kind of important for max acceleration)

oops, that was seven.

I don't use tachs when accelerating, I just go by feel. Our yaris is an automatic so it's a moot point there but our mustang is manual with a tach and i don't bother looking at it half the time.

Edd · 06-03-2007, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff_o

i wonder why doesn't the toyota release cars with grounding kits OEM? If it is just as simple as doubling grounded wires why the heck don't they do it>?

Well it wouldn't be a "kit" then would it?

It's a modern car, the wires grounding it are already large enough to carry the current with minimal resistance. The reason they don't do it because there's no point. I'm sure they'd love to add 5HP to the specs sheet for basically no cost, but it doesn't work. It's the same reason they have an ECU in the car and not a 5c resistor to "Add up to 30HP".

EDIT: I should mention that if you have more stuff hooked up, so you are drawing more current from the battery, then yes, you will need to run more wires through. It can also reduce static in your audio system at higher volumes. The point is, it won't "get better acceleration ?"...

10-13-2006, 09:08 PM	#38
ItsMyDaily The LittleBastard View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 297	Just ordered my ground wires off of ebay. I'll do a DIY once they arrive for those interested. __________________ Yaris Mods: 20% Tints Ground wires 2007 Toyota Yaris Liftback - Current 2004 Honda S2000 - Sold 1986 Toyota Corolla SR5 - Sold DIY: Groundwire Kit

10-13-2006, 09:51 PM	#39
Kitt View User's Garage Drives: Thndr cl metallic HB 3 drs '05 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 793	thanks buddy! we'll be waiting for that... __________________ 10 years... alive and kickin'!!

10-18-2006, 12:32 AM	#41
ItsMyDaily The LittleBastard View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 297	^ wow forgot about gears. true that, but I think the aris already has pretty short gearing. wouldn't want to go shorter myself. Still waiting on my wires, should come in tomorrow hopefully. __________________ Yaris Mods: 20% Tints Ground wires 2007 Toyota Yaris Liftback - Current 2004 Honda S2000 - Sold 1986 Toyota Corolla SR5 - Sold DIY: Groundwire Kit

10-21-2006, 01:17 AM	#45
ItsMyDaily The LittleBastard View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 297	my ground wires came in yesterday. hopefully I can instal tomorrow, but if I have no time then sunday for sure. __________________ Yaris Mods: 20% Tints Ground wires 2007 Toyota Yaris Liftback - Current 2004 Honda S2000 - Sold 1986 Toyota Corolla SR5 - Sold DIY: Groundwire Kit

10-21-2006, 06:52 PM	#46
ItsMyDaily The LittleBastard View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 297	Here's the link to my groundwire dyi. Hope it's somewhat helpful to you guys. http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...1681#post31681 __________________ Yaris Mods: 20% Tints Ground wires 2007 Toyota Yaris Liftback - Current 2004 Honda S2000 - Sold 1986 Toyota Corolla SR5 - Sold DIY: Groundwire Kit

10-08-2006, 07:48 PM	#37
Yarisindo Be Groovy! Drives: S-Type Automatic 1.5L Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Indonesia Posts: 16	If weight is really a big factor and every kg counts then I think the driver has to go on a diet, and pump gas only when needed, so no full tanks and empty your bladder whenever possibe before driving :) Take it easy...

10-18-2006, 12:31 AM	#40
bulldogs2k Drives: '00 s2000, 2007 yaris hatch Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Va Beach Posts: 124	shorter gear ratio helps with acceleration too!

10-18-2006, 12:51 AM	#42
YamilR View User's Garage Drives: Absolutely Red Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 570	will this set works? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HKS-G...QQcmdZViewItem

10-21-2006, 12:36 AM	#44
BMGYaris Drives: Yaris 3dr Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Carolina, USA Posts: 255	hey, if anyone is still reading this, i am just learning about grounding kits and all of that (of course i will make it myself when i decide to do it) but since the power steering is electric also do we need to do any special grounding for it?

10-28-2006, 09:57 PM	#47
yariman Speed Wrenchin' Drives: 2006 Yaris 3 door, Bayou Blue Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Delta,B.C. Canada Posts: 96	More power? Lower gear ratio. Cheapest way smaller diameter wheel/tire combo, you will feel the difference. __________________ Quench my thirst with gasoline

06-02-2007, 04:33 PM	#51
Jerkratt View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Liftback S (RIP 07) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fair Lawn, NJ Posts: 1,378	o dam did not look at the date on the tread.... lol sorry __________________ "It hurts more when its wet"

06-02-2007, 07:59 PM	#52
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Top Five "acceleration mods" that I'm doing (with the brand I bought), all things I can bolt on myself: 1. cold air intake (AEM) 2. header (Megan Racing) 3. crank pulley (NST) 4. catback exhaust (probably custom 'cause I don't want a can, but I do like the Greddy product) 5. grounding wires (stereo store as noted) 6. lighter-than-stock wheels (SportMax for me, but whatever you like) 7. tach (knowing were redline's at IS kind of important for max acceleration) oops, that was seven.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
stick vs. auto acceleration	abcando	General Yaris / Vitz Discussion	36	04-08-2009 08:06 AM