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Member ID: rpalais

Location: Hernando Beach, FL

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Vehicle Info

2008 Toyota Yaris

Bought: Nov, 2008

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed120mph
  • HP120
  • Weight2100lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

Interior

  • Custom Steering Wheel 
  • Auto Meter Gauges 
  • OBX Pedals 
  • OBX Shift Knob 
  • Custom Seats 

Exterior Styling

Car Audio & Video

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    • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.

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Richard’s Toyota Yaris
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  • Currently 3.4363636363636 /5 Stars.
10 guestbook comments

This Custom SUPERCHARGED 2008 2-Door Liftback is absolutely awesome! Since I could not find the 5-speed 2-Door Liftback S-model that I really wanted anywhere in the country, let alone even a Base model that was optioned out as I wanted it, I was lucky enough to fall into this new LOADED late 2008 base model 5-speed. Shortly after purchasing it, I promptly turned it into the 2009 S-model that I originally wanted. It was a fun project and very do-able! I did this  by changing the front Bumper and headlamps to the 2009 units and then adding the 2009 S-model front spoiler. Then, I worked on the rear and added the 2009 S-model rear upper and lower spoilers and VOILA! A 2009 S-model! This baby has every possible factory option AND  accessory available for the Yaris 2-Door Liftback. Power-everything! I was even lucky enough to locate the correct  2009 2-Door Liftback dash instrument cluster WITH factory tachometer!! It plugged right in and works GREAT! Aftermarket cruise was installed as well as the Toyota Digital Blue Interior lightkit. An Autopage alarm system with remote power door locks helps to protect this treasure. I even worked the suspension with TRD lowering springs, TRD rear swaybar, aftermarket front swaybar and many underbody enforcements to enhance cornering and handling. Even though I ordered the car with the TRD Exhaust system, a single pipe did not do it for me. So, I added a second TRD muffler as a cheater pipe for esthetics and function.  For more power, a Nextlevel Performance Tri-Phase module adds VERY noticeable horsepower and torque throughout the entire RPM range as does the TRD cold air Intake system. This Yaris is already VERY fast! No joke! Since installing the Blitz Supercharge and the Meagan Racing SS header, this Yaris feels lkike a worked Chevy 327 off the line! Animal! Only good things are in store for my Yaris-S. This Yaris is very fast and still gets tremendous fuel economy, still in the upper 30's to 40 mpg on the open road! Toyota has done it again! I am thrilled to say, "I got it, Toyota!"

rpalais's 2008 Toyota Yaris

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Schoenyrocks  

Posted by: Schoenyrocks

10/07/2009 06:27PM

How is the Blitz supercharger working? Have you had any durability issues? Any problems at wide open throttle? I've heard of people needing needing larger fuel injectors. I'm thinking of getting one for my 07 Yaris. Nice ride by the way.

admin_X  

Posted by: admin_X

08/30/2009 01:05PM

You Are Riding In Style i must know more about that supercharged yaris...******* stop by the fastest growing toyota forum on the net.. www.tunemytoyota.com Come on in and join our toyota family. -x-

kaminaricomp  

Posted by: kaminaricomp

06/17/2009 01:29PM

Nice Ride! Be sure to check out our Products on our Kaminari Competition Toyota Yaris Page.

pinoygear  

Posted by: pinoygear

05/12/2009 09:59AM

Holy smokes...awesome project...

Fluchtzwerg  

Posted by: Fluchtzwerg

03/17/2009 05:17PM

hey ho! Sorry, but only 120 HPs??? More is possible.... ;-)

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: rpalais

Location: Hernando Beach, FL