Tanabe R&D - Toyota Yaris Forums

yarr_is · 08-16-2010, 02:14 PM

hey guys, I was told tanabe is looking for a car asap for R&D... Unfortunately, I do not have what they are looking for. So for anyone who's interested and want some free parts I'd definitely jump on this once in a life time offer...

http://www.tanabe-usa.com/rnd/post/T...-Session).aspx

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2009 Toyota Yaris Chassis 8/23

KRAZGRL · 08-16-2010, 03:50 PM

Sweet. Just sent them an email.

cali yaris · 08-16-2010, 04:09 PM

They normally give dealer cost on the parts they make from these sessions. No freebies that I can remember.

It would be nice if they do it differently this time - keep us posted, whoever gets in!

KRAZGRL · 08-16-2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

They normally give dealer cost on the parts they make from these sessions. No freebies that I can remember.

It would be nice if they do it differently this time - keep us posted, whoever gets in!

I'm in spot #1 for the under brace R&D. Looks like if the part works out and fits, they leave it on for free.

I've had parts R&D'd on my bike in the past and never was charged for them (probably a way of thanking a person for the inconvenience). I would have been shocked if they tried to get someone to pay for any kind of R&D work.

Daddie Y · 08-16-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KRAZGRL

I'm in spot #1 for the under brace R&D. Looks like if the part works out and fits, they leave it on for free.

I've had parts R&D'd on my bike in the past and never was charged for them (probably a way of thanking a person for the inconvenience). I would have been shocked if they tried to get someone to pay for any kind of R&D work.

Congrats!!!

ddongbap · 08-17-2010, 02:47 AM

I had test fitted some fogs on my sock bumper. I told them I was going to change out the bumper, so they should take it back and sell 'em or something. They let me have it anyways.

KRAZGRL · 08-23-2010, 07:13 PM

Got the R&D done this morning. They were awesome to get me back on the road in a very timely manner.

Here's the Pic!

Red Tanabe under brace with White MicroImage rear sway bar.

cali yaris · 08-23-2010, 09:06 PM

nice!

yaris-me · 08-23-2010, 10:11 PM

Looking good! Still looks clean under there.

KRAZGRL · 08-25-2010, 12:42 AM

Ooooo... my car's up on the Tanabe page. (I took off the rear sway bar in case it DQ-ed me from the R&D). lol

http://www.tanabe-usa.com/rnd/catego...is-3-Door.aspx

justjesus · 08-25-2010, 05:12 AM

FINE, Kasey. Be like that. Beat me to it.
;) we can still be friends.

*Astroman* · 08-25-2010, 01:42 PM

Any chance to test it out on the road yet?

KRAZGRL · 08-25-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by justjesus

FINE, Kasey. Be like that. Beat me to it.
;) we can still be friends.

hahaha.... na-na-na-na-na-na!

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Originally Posted by Astroman

Any chance to test it out on the road yet?

I drove it back to the OC from Torrance then put back on my rear sway bar. With the sway bar, under brace, and strut bar... the car handles so much better than how it did when I drove it off the Toyota lot. lol

fnkngrv · 08-25-2010, 03:16 PM

so call me really naive here, but does it really matter who you get these parts from in regards to a functional perspective? I can understand alloy making a difference in flex, but really way else other than ensuring the parts has plenty of meat on it around the mount points?

Not to hijack your thread or anything...

TrashCan Monster · 01-04-2011, 07:14 PM

Did you guys notice that they're looking for a 2010 Yaris now? for the spring session? Anyone have a stock 2010 out there?

http://www.tanabe-usa.com/rnd/page/S...-Schedule.aspx

08-16-2010, 04:09 PM	#3
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	They normally give dealer cost on the parts they make from these sessions. No freebies that I can remember. It would be nice if they do it differently this time - keep us posted, whoever gets in! __________________ 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.

08-23-2010, 07:13 PM	#7
KRAZGRL Crazy Girl (Kasey) Drives: 09 Yaris 3D; 05 R6; 00civic si Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 383	Got the R&D done this morning. They were awesome to get me back on the road in a very timely manner. Here's the Pic! Red Tanabe under brace with White MicroImage rear sway bar. Attached Images

08-23-2010, 09:06 PM	#8
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	nice! __________________ 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.

08-25-2010, 01:42 PM	#12
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	Any chance to test it out on the road yet? __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

08-25-2010, 03:16 PM	#14
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	so call me really naive here, but does it really matter who you get these parts from in regards to a functional perspective? I can understand alloy making a difference in flex, but really way else other than ensuring the parts has plenty of meat on it around the mount points? Not to hijack your thread or anything... __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

08-16-2010, 03:50 PM	#2
KRAZGRL Crazy Girl (Kasey) Drives: 09 Yaris 3D; 05 R6; 00civic si Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 383	Sweet. Just sent them an email.

08-17-2010, 02:47 AM	#6
ddongbap Banned Drives: yw calls me douche and racist. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hay Posts: 2,183	I had test fitted some fogs on my sock bumper. I told them I was going to change out the bumper, so they should take it back and sell 'em or something. They let me have it anyways.

08-23-2010, 10:11 PM	#9
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	Looking good! Still looks clean under there.

08-25-2010, 12:42 AM	#10
KRAZGRL Crazy Girl (Kasey) Drives: 09 Yaris 3D; 05 R6; 00civic si Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 383	Ooooo... my car's up on the Tanabe page. (I took off the rear sway bar in case it DQ-ed me from the R&D). lol http://www.tanabe-usa.com/rnd/catego...is-3-Door.aspx

08-25-2010, 05:12 AM	#11
justjesus View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orange County Posts: 962	FINE, Kasey. Be like that. Beat me to it. ;) we can still be friends.

01-04-2011, 07:14 PM	#15
TrashCan Monster Drives: an egg Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: United States Posts: 45	Did you guys notice that they're looking for a 2010 Yaris now? for the spring session? Anyone have a stock 2010 out there? http://www.tanabe-usa.com/rnd/page/S...-Schedule.aspx

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