Lighten weight. (HB) - Toyota Yaris Forums

Chocobo87 · 03-02-2012, 02:09 PM

What would you guys recommend to take out for weight for better FE?

Backseats? Spare tire? Suggestions? ^_^

Thanks!

Scubaru Steve · 03-02-2012, 02:17 PM

everything you can or don't need. you could completely gut the car, bare metal. me i will leave it as it is, if i wanted better FE i could've picked up an IQ.

Chocobo87 · 03-02-2012, 02:30 PM

Yeah I wanted a good car to haul stuff from time to time.

why? · 03-02-2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Scubaru Steve

everything you can or don't need. you could completely gut the car, bare metal. me i will leave it as it is, if i wanted better FE i could've picked up an IQ.

iq is rated a bit worse, but if you have an echo you get better gas mileage than both.

broody · 03-02-2012, 04:13 PM

The improved fuel economy isn't worth the loss of comfort/look/quietness. They could sell us the yaris with the 1.3vvti and 6 speed gearbox, like in Europe and Japan. The performances would close to the 1.5l with 5mt and the fuel economy a couple of mpg better.

12 yaris · 03-02-2012, 04:28 PM

Could not agree with more guys.Why sacrifice,noise,comfort,and a jack and spare?
Just change your driving habits.

CPALK719 · 03-02-2012, 05:44 PM

for the extra half gallon maybe 1 gallon if your lucky, why sacrifice it ??? just ride and ride and comfortably. i honestly doubt you'll save that much from taking the back seat out or the sound deadening material from a car that was just released from the factory a few months back....

i can understand if the car was 10 or more plus years old , but why fuck with a brand new car?? i mean we are all driving toyotas.... not honda civics for christ's sake.

12 yaris · 03-02-2012, 05:58 PM

I here theres 2012 oem parts for sale!

1.5 · 03-02-2012, 06:07 PM

gut your backseat and trunk. I have managed to rip out about 100 lbs worth of uselessness. But my car is now much louder and less functional.

why? · 03-03-2012, 01:46 PM

yea, why mod cars at all, it is just too much effort... Lets all run stock only and ignore any one else who mods cars for fun. Screw them, they must be mentally ill...
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I don't find there to be too much noise at all. That is what a stereo is for. I agree with taking out everything. I'd prefer to have a spare tire and a jack, but i still haven't taken the time to find one that would fit the 14's I have on it now.

Besides that though, lighter wheels help, the pulleys help, the flywheel would also probably help. etc, etc, etc. Trade everything you can for lighter parts.

And also learn to drive differently. Driving for gas mileage is completely different than just driving for fun. The FE forum has a ton of different ideas and ways to get much better gas mileage out of the car.

CanIHazYarisHatch? · 03-03-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Scubaru Steve

everything you can or don't need. you could completely gut the car, bare metal. me i will leave it as it is, if i wanted better FE i could've picked up an IQ.

Ummm...not with that lame CVT in the North American market. There are real owners driving 2012s, and getting 42mpg highway. Only a manual tyranny-equipped IQ could begin to touch numbers like that.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I gave the IQ a long, hard look before pulling the trigger on the Yaris. The fact is is more expensive, gets worse MPG, doesn't offer a proper manual transmission, and looks like a Chuck Taylor All-Star shoe cut in half all drove me to the 2012 Yaris instead.

Oh, and I am a badge snob--I would not be caught dead in a "Scion". The drivers they attract I chose not to associate with at all costs.

My car has a nice chrome "T" on the hood and rear hatch, just as it's supposed to.

CPALK719 · 03-04-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by why?

yea, why mod cars at all, it is just too much effort... Lets all run stock only and ignore any one else who mods cars for fun. Screw them, they must be mentally ill...
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I don't find there to be too much noise at all. That is what a stereo is for. I agree with taking out everything. I'd prefer to have a spare tire and a jack, but i still haven't taken the time to find one that would fit the 14's I have on it now.

Besides that though, lighter wheels help, the pulleys help, the flywheel would also probably help. etc, etc, etc. Trade everything you can for lighter parts.

And also learn to drive differently. Driving for gas mileage is completely different than just driving for fun. The FE forum has a ton of different ideas and ways to get much better gas mileage out of the car.

i didn't say that much asswipe..... i don't see the logic in stripping down a BRAND NEW cars interior for weight savings. if anyone wanted a full blown track car why not buy an older car and do that.

also the yaris only does make 106 hp stock. its not exactly meant to be tracked. it's made for fuel economy with hp numbers like that

why? · 03-04-2012, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CPALK719

i didn't say that much asswipe..... i don't see the logic in stripping down a BRAND NEW cars interior for weight savings. if anyone wanted a full blown track car why not buy an older car and do that.

also the yaris only does make 106 hp stock. its not exactly meant to be tracked. it's made for fuel economy with hp numbers like that

in other words you just said exactly what i typed.

cali yaris · 03-05-2012, 12:24 AM

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I am a badge snob--I would not be caught dead in a "Scion". The drivers they attract I chose not to associate with at all costs.

That's a shame. I had a Scion tC before the Yaris, and I know you'd like me and want to hang out with me.

cali yaris · 03-05-2012, 12:25 AM

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also the yaris only does make 106 hp stock. its not exactly meant to be tracked. it's made for fuel economy with hp numbers like that

Ever heard of "stock class", asswipe? <--- your word.

CPALK719 · 03-05-2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by why?

in other words you just said exactly what i typed.

your just a cool motherfucker....

Jason@SportsCar · 03-05-2012, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CPALK719

i didn't say that much asswipe..... i don't see the logic in stripping down a BRAND NEW cars interior for weight savings. if anyone wanted a full blown track car why not buy an older car and do that.

also the yaris only does make 106 hp stock. its not exactly meant to be tracked. it's made for fuel economy with hp numbers like that

Makes no sense to me either... But there is a large contingent of people betting on B-Spec (based on stock engined Yaris, Fit, Mini, Fiesta, 500, 2 and others) to be a big hit in Pro (World Challenge and Grand Am) and Amateur (SCCA, BMWCCA and others) racing.

We like ours with a bit more punch so we converted to Production class specs where we can play with the engine, suspension and chassis more.

skuzzlebutt5 · 03-05-2012, 01:17 PM

that red yaris looks fucking sick!>!!

03-02-2012, 02:09 PM	#1
Chocobo87 Drives: 2012 Blazing Blue Yaris(Auto) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Suburbs of LA Posts: 35	Lighten weight. (HB) What would you guys recommend to take out for weight for better FE? Backseats? Spare tire? Suggestions? ^_^ Thanks!

03-02-2012, 05:44 PM	#7
CPALK719 Drives: 2012 toyota yaris Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hollywood, Florida Posts: 375	for the extra half gallon maybe 1 gallon if your lucky, why sacrifice it ??? just ride and ride and comfortably. i honestly doubt you'll save that much from taking the back seat out or the sound deadening material from a car that was just released from the factory a few months back.... i can understand if the car was 10 or more plus years old , but why fuck with a brand new car?? i mean we are all driving toyotas.... not honda civics for christ's sake. __________________ 2012 yaris L model 2014 wrangler unlimited sport

03-02-2012, 06:07 PM	#9
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	gut your backseat and trunk. I have managed to rip out about 100 lbs worth of uselessness. But my car is now much louder and less functional. __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

03-03-2012, 01:46 PM	#10
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	yea, why mod cars at all, it is just too much effort... Lets all run stock only and ignore any one else who mods cars for fun. Screw them, they must be mentally ill... ----------------- I don't find there to be too much noise at all. That is what a stereo is for. I agree with taking out everything. I'd prefer to have a spare tire and a jack, but i still haven't taken the time to find one that would fit the 14's I have on it now. Besides that though, lighter wheels help, the pulleys help, the flywheel would also probably help. etc, etc, etc. Trade everything you can for lighter parts. And also learn to drive differently. Driving for gas mileage is completely different than just driving for fun. The FE forum has a ton of different ideas and ways to get much better gas mileage out of the car. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

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03-02-2012, 02:17 PM	#2
Scubaru Steve Awesome! Drives: 12 Yaris/07 yaris Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: calgary Posts: 323	everything you can or don't need. you could completely gut the car, bare metal. me i will leave it as it is, if i wanted better FE i could've picked up an IQ.

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Chocobo87 Drives: 2012 Blazing Blue Yaris(Auto) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Suburbs of LA Posts: 35	Yeah I wanted a good car to haul stuff from time to time.

03-02-2012, 04:13 PM	#5
broody Drives: Yaris 3dr 2009 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 60	The improved fuel economy isn't worth the loss of comfort/look/quietness. They could sell us the yaris with the 1.3vvti and 6 speed gearbox, like in Europe and Japan. The performances would close to the 1.5l with 5mt and the fuel economy a couple of mpg better.

03-02-2012, 04:28 PM	#6
12 yaris Drives: '12 Yaris LE Lagoon Blue Mica Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: York,Pa Posts: 344	Could not agree with more guys.Why sacrifice,noise,comfort,and a jack and spare? Just change your driving habits.

03-02-2012, 05:58 PM	#8
12 yaris Drives: '12 Yaris LE Lagoon Blue Mica Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: York,Pa Posts: 344	I here theres 2012 oem parts for sale!

03-05-2012, 01:17 PM	#18
skuzzlebutt5 Drives: '12 Yaris SE Classic Silver AT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 96	that red yaris looks fucking sick!>!!