Re : Toyota GR Yaris - official!

[TramWrecker]

ecsrobin said:

Not sure, but I’m no good at launches (haven’t ever really had a need) and have some mechanical sympathy and on a poor surfaced B road with a slight uphill gradient got a 5.51 this week. Think that was about 2,000rpm. My first attempt I spun all the wheels and still got a 5.8 so close to the manufacturers claims in less than ideal conditions and with a less than ideal driver.

Very interesting, might have to start a new list of 0 - 60 times by everyone once they get their cars.

Seriously though, once I receive mine next week I'll do the run in period then probably have a crack myself. Lots, and lots of straight roads around where i live. Heck, I'll be blending in with the rest of the maniacs around here who seem to launch at every green light available.

[PhilPol]

Pretty high claimed outputs from a plugin box, no videos of dyno runs or anything that I've seen though...

Power was increased from 257 to 316 BHP
Torque was increased from 360 to 421 NM

https://tdi-tuning.com/en-gb/news/february-car-of-...

[ecsrobin]

PhilPol said:

Pretty high claimed outputs from a plugin box, no videos of dyno runs or anything that I've seen though...

Power was increased from 257 to 316 BHP
Torque was increased from 360 to 421 NM

https://tdi-tuning.com/en-gb/news/february-car-of-...

I’m led to believe no one has seen any proof with this box. I know the DTUK has been verified by other sources and some Toyota dealerships are selling them.

[Galerion]

ecsrobin said:

I’m led to believe no one has seen any proof with this box. I know the DTUK has been verified by other sources and some Toyota dealerships are selling them.

Which makes me curious if that is really Toyota approved or not because obviously the engine warranty would be out of the window if you modify it.

[ecsrobin]

Galerion said:

Which makes me curious if that is really Toyota approved or not because obviously the engine warranty would be out of the window if you modify it.

It’s not Toyota approved but the dealer will look sympathetically at warranty claims is my understanding. Certainly Toyota UK have even been posting about the Litchfield modifications. https://mag.toyota.co.uk/uk-tuner-litchfield-eyes-...

[PhilPol]

For anyone who appreciates a good weld... and a nice rally tone...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2kaOMuc7ko

[PhilPol]

And a stock GRY keeping an EVO honest...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK1jdCaS7w0

And here finishing 3.5 seconds behind a 410bhp EVO over a 2 minute lap!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqXmT7aExK4

Edited by PhilPol on Sunday 28th February 08:58

[YellowbirdCH]

I think Japanese firms have a different view on restricting sales than Porsche, Ferrari etc. Many years ago I bought a new limited edition Integra Type R. Only 500 units to be built if I remember correctly. I was surprised when Honda announced another batch. The dealer explained that there would be no more white cars, but of course there would be other colours....still a great car.

[Frimley111R]

PhilPol said:

And a stock GRY keeping an EVO honest...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK1jdCaS7w0

And here finishing 3.5 seconds behind a 410bhp EVO over a 2 minute lap!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqXmT7aExK4

Edited by PhilPol on Sunday 28th February 08:58

TBH, that's just progress. I remember seeing a Lancia Delta Integrale get beaten on a lap by a diesel Astra! (Sad days)

[ChrisW.]

YellowbirdCH said:

I think Japanese firms have a different view on restricting sales than Porsche, Ferrari etc. Many years ago I bought a new limited edition Integra Type R. Only 500 units to be built if I remember correctly. I was surprised when Honda announced another batch. The dealer explained that there would be no more white cars, but of course there would be other colours....still a great car.

The follow up cars were black as far as I recall ...

I also bought a white one ... a fantastic car but my childrens' heads touched the rear window frame in the back ....

Edited by ChrisW. on Sunday 28th February 19:57

[seawise]

The Litchfield suspension development Yaris made £41,500 for the seller on Collecting Cars auction site tonight. The buyer pays another 6pcnt on top in fees. Pretty strong money !

[RB Will]

ecsrobin said:

Galerion said:

Which makes me curious if that is really Toyota approved or not because obviously the engine warranty would be out of the window if you modify it.

It’s not Toyota approved but the dealer will look sympathetically at warranty claims is my understanding. Certainly Toyota UK have even been posting about the Litchfield modifications. https://mag.toyota.co.uk/uk-tuner-litchfield-eyes-...

Though at the end of the article they do say they don’t condone mods and the first few public comments are will this bork the warranty and Toyotas reply is any mods will bork your warranty

[untakenname]

Came across the first one I've seen on the road at the weekend whilst walking across Blackheath common, looked nice in the sun.

[rossfitz]

seawise said:

The Litchfield suspension development Yaris made £41,500 for the seller on Collecting Cars auction site tonight. The buyer pays another 6pcnt on top in fees. Pretty strong money !

So 44,000 all in with a 4000 pounds tuning and suspension pack. 6,000 pounds premium then with no wait time on car or Litchfield kit (which I believe now has a waiting list too)

Still 4 months or so until mine arrives, but that suspension upgrade interests me. Does anyone know how easy the adjustments are on the nitron springs/dampers? I'm not mechanically minded, but if it's simply a matter of a few clicks on an easily reached part then happy days.

[TramWrecker]

Guys, whats your opinion on this situation, I got the car for 22k pounds, and if someone offered 27k to take off my hands, yay or nay?

[MiseryStreak]

TramWrecker said:

Guys, whats your opinion on this situation, I got the car for 22k pounds, and if someone offered 27k to take off my hands, yay or nay?

You got your GR Yaris for £22,000?

No, I wouldn’t sell it. But if you don’t really want it and would rather have an easy £5,000 profit then of course you should. Why is it only worth £27,000 now though? Is it a Cat D?

[ecsrobin]

MiseryStreak said:

TramWrecker said:

Guys, whats your opinion on this situation, I got the car for 22k pounds, and if someone offered 27k to take off my hands, yay or nay?

You got your GR Yaris for £22,000?

No, I wouldn’t sell it. But if you don’t really want it and would rather have an easy £5,000 profit then of course you should. Why is it only worth £27,000 now though? Is it a Cat D?

I’m guessing he’s Australian as that was the first buyers price. If you don’t want the car go for it. If you like your car don’t go for it.

[StottyGTR]

seawise said:

The Litchfield suspension development Yaris made £41,500 for the seller on Collecting Cars auction site tonight. The buyer pays another 6pcnt on top in fees. Pretty strong money !

I think BOTB bought it and are raffling it which explains the high sale price.

[TramWrecker]

ecsrobin said:

I’m guessing he’s Australian as that was the first buyers price. If you don’t want the car go for it. If you like your car don’t go for it.

Thanks guys for the enlightenment.

Yeah well I'll pick up in two days, in all seriousness I'll know for sure on the day.

I'm sure by all accounts from reviews, I'll be keeping it.

[TramWrecker]

MiseryStreak said:

You got your GR Yaris for £22,000?

No, I wouldn’t sell it. But if you don’t really want it and would rather have an easy £5,000 profit then of course you should. Why is it only worth £27,000 now though? Is it a Cat D?

Im not googling Cat D I want you to tell me what that is?