Re : Toyota GR Yaris - official!
Discussion
TramWrecker said:
MiseryStreak said:
Motorway handling. That’s a new one on me.
I like motorway handling.rossfitz said:
Some of the reviews have mentioned that on long journeys, because the suspension is 'busy', it can be can be tiring. I'd like to use the car for B roads and longer journeys (motorways included), hence interested in the ways to improve overall handling.
Best to get the car then see what you think. I’m finding it no issue on B roads or long motorway journeys. rossfitz said:
TramWrecker said:
MiseryStreak said:
Motorway handling. That’s a new one on me.
I like motorway handling.rossfitz said:
TramWrecker said:
MiseryStreak said:
Motorway handling. That’s a new one on me.
I like motorway handling.So much is expected of a car these days, I don’t think anyone critiqued a 22B or an Evo VI TME on its motorway manners back in the day, and yet the GR Yaris is arguably a more bespoke and focussed car than either. Its chassis, body shell, engine and drivetrain all developed specifically for this car, rather than an adapted shopping model like every other hot hatch (and performance saloon) out there.
And yet it still rides better than the majority of those cars, due to its light weight, rallying intentions and consequent spring and damper rates.
MiseryStreak said:
rossfitz said:
TramWrecker said:
MiseryStreak said:
Motorway handling. That’s a new one on me.
I like motorway handling.So much is expected of a car these days, I don’t think anyone critiqued a 22B or an Evo VI TME on its motorway manners back in the day, and yet the GR Yaris is arguably a more bespoke and focussed car than either. Its chassis, body shell, engine and drivetrain all developed specifically for this car, rather than an adapted shopping model like every other hot hatch (and performance saloon) out there.
And yet it still rides better than the majority of those cars, due to its light weight, rallying intentions and consequent spring and damper rates.
I’m getting wait for a new car fatigue. And I’ve still got four months to go.
I don’t think it’s helped that I came home from work today and I’d received a NIP in the post (for our antipodean friends, this is not some Clarksonesque racial slur, it is a Notice of Intended Prosecution).
What was my crime? 80 mph on a deserted A27 on the way to my mother’s house. No points on my license and only speed awareness course was 7 years ago, so should be wrapped up by a Zoom call whilst reading EVO, but I’m still pissed off. 1 mph over the ‘10% + 2 mph’ threshold.
It’s making me reevaluate whether I should be buying a faster car. Oh well, if I get banned off the road I’ll sell it for good money and go back to enjoying my bicycle.
I could slow down and think of the children, of course.
I don’t think it’s helped that I came home from work today and I’d received a NIP in the post (for our antipodean friends, this is not some Clarksonesque racial slur, it is a Notice of Intended Prosecution).
What was my crime? 80 mph on a deserted A27 on the way to my mother’s house. No points on my license and only speed awareness course was 7 years ago, so should be wrapped up by a Zoom call whilst reading EVO, but I’m still pissed off. 1 mph over the ‘10% + 2 mph’ threshold.
It’s making me reevaluate whether I should be buying a faster car. Oh well, if I get banned off the road I’ll sell it for good money and go back to enjoying my bicycle.
I could slow down and think of the children, of course.
MiseryStreak said:
I’m getting wait for a new car fatigue. And I’ve still got four months to go.
I don’t think it’s helped that I came home from work today and I’d received a NIP in the post (for our antipodean friends, this is not some Clarksonesque racial slur, it is a Notice of Intended Prosecution).
What was my crime? 80 mph on a deserted A27 on the way to my mother’s house. No points on my license and only speed awareness course was 7 years ago, so should be wrapped up by a Zoom call whilst reading EVO, but I’m still pissed off. 1 mph over the ‘10% + 2 mph’ threshold.
It’s making me reevaluate whether I should be buying a faster car. Oh well, if I get banned off the road I’ll sell it for good money and go back to enjoying my bicycle.
I could slow down and think of the children, of course.
Well if you recall my comments about potentially selling my car, that is from waiting for new car fatigue lol.I don’t think it’s helped that I came home from work today and I’d received a NIP in the post (for our antipodean friends, this is not some Clarksonesque racial slur, it is a Notice of Intended Prosecution).
What was my crime? 80 mph on a deserted A27 on the way to my mother’s house. No points on my license and only speed awareness course was 7 years ago, so should be wrapped up by a Zoom call whilst reading EVO, but I’m still pissed off. 1 mph over the ‘10% + 2 mph’ threshold.
It’s making me reevaluate whether I should be buying a faster car. Oh well, if I get banned off the road I’ll sell it for good money and go back to enjoying my bicycle.
I could slow down and think of the children, of course.
Anyhow, I'm sitting at dealer now waiting for salesperson to hurry up.
But boy thats strict monitoring of speeds, in Victoria Australia, you can get away for murder. Very minor speed and red light running monitoring around here.
If you get banned, how long?
Half the people here in Melbourne need to get banned, be nice to go back to traffic levels not seen since the 90's, or the beginning of lock down last year.
I won’t get a ban (hopefully), I should be given the generous opportunity to listen to someone who didn’t do very well at school inform me of the dangers of excessive speed, and how driving at 69 mph will make you immortal. From everything except Covid. Hence why it will be attended virtually. I must avoid the temptation to attend it via iPad whilst doing a trackday at Brands.
The only driving I did in Aus was a Land Rover on Fraser Island. But I did see some interesting driving in Sydney and Melbourne, you guys seem to have an interesting mix of American and European driving styles. If I lived out there I would have to get myself a Ford Falcon ‘Pursuit Special’ and tear across the outback.
Are you waiting to pick up the GRY now?
The only driving I did in Aus was a Land Rover on Fraser Island. But I did see some interesting driving in Sydney and Melbourne, you guys seem to have an interesting mix of American and European driving styles. If I lived out there I would have to get myself a Ford Falcon ‘Pursuit Special’ and tear across the outback.
Are you waiting to pick up the GRY now?
MiseryStreak said:
I won’t get a ban (hopefully), I should be given the generous opportunity to listen to someone who didn’t do very well at school inform me of the dangers of excessive speed, and how driving at 69 mph will make you immortal. From everything except Covid. Hence why it will be attended virtually. I must avoid the temptation to attend it via iPad whilst doing a trackday at Brands.
The only driving I did in Aus was a Land Rover on Fraser Island. But I did see some interesting driving in Sydney and Melbourne, you guys seem to have an interesting mix of American and European driving styles. If I lived out there I would have to get myself a Ford Falcon ‘Pursuit Special’ and tear across the outback.
Are you waiting to pick up the GRY now?
The only driving I did in Aus was a Land Rover on Fraser Island. But I did see some interesting driving in Sydney and Melbourne, you guys seem to have an interesting mix of American and European driving styles. If I lived out there I would have to get myself a Ford Falcon ‘Pursuit Special’ and tear across the outback.
Are you waiting to pick up the GRY now?
MiseryStreak said:
Congrats! Enjoy your first drive.
Thanks I just got home because i got to tend to a runny nose brat but yeah kept it under 3k rpm, clutch does bite quite high in first and second, almost stalled it at the lights and interesting fuel economy while driving mostly under 2,500rpm. Since it's parked straight in garage i can smell new things burning, slight smell of plastic exposed to heat,I guess its all new, especially with 10km on the dial. Will have to enjoy later, but yeah after such a wait, I actually only got excited once I finished signing the paperwork.Post some more unnecessary pics later.
ecsrobin said:
Had to go to the butchers today which is quite a long route, the roads were surprisingly quiet and a pleasant 13deg outside. The car just felt so capable on the B roads and it was nice just to get to know the car a bit more. I’ve mainly been commuting which has got a bit dull (not because of the car) but being able to push on was a nice change. I also had another attempt at a 0-60 with a slight incline and got a 5.19 I’m still s
t at them and have no real need to get better at them but as there was an opportunity I thought why not.
Autocar did similar with theirs t at them and have no real need to get better at them but as there was an opportunity I thought why not. 
TramWrecker said:
Thanks I just got home because i got to tend to a runny nose brat but yeah kept it under 3k rpm, clutch does bite quite high in first and second, almost stalled it at the lights and interesting fuel economy while driving mostly under 2,500rpm. Since it's parked straight in garage i can smell new things burning, slight smell of plastic exposed to heat,I guess its all new, especially with 10km on the dial. Will have to enjoy later, but yeah after such a wait, I actually only got excited once I finished signing the paperwork.
Post some more unnecessary pics later.
Good work! It's great to finally have it in your hands hey! If you've just got it home from the dealer in about three hours you'll be itching to take it out for a spin. Get it out onto the Tulla and the ring road and give it a bit of a boot on some entry ramps.Post some more unnecessary pics later.
Did you get it ceramic coated before you got it? I am guessing yours was on the same boat as mine - the Harvest Leader - which dropped them off at the docks a couple of sundays ago.
Yes Airport West Toyota have a mob who work in house with their customers doing both the protective coat and window tints. 
Yes i could feel it has more power at 2,700rpm than 6,500rpm in my Kia lol.
Yes I have plenty access to the tulla via going to work to and from, I'll probably get a chance to open her up during night shift and early mornings.
Heres the pack i received for those who are interested.
Had a quick look through, running in was suggested that the oil from factory is a special type of oil not to be changed until first service. Interesting.
Bloody navigation manual seems to be the biggest.
Yes i could feel it has more power at 2,700rpm than 6,500rpm in my Kia lol.
Yes I have plenty access to the tulla via going to work to and from, I'll probably get a chance to open her up during night shift and early mornings.
Heres the pack i received for those who are interested.
Had a quick look through, running in was suggested that the oil from factory is a special type of oil not to be changed until first service. Interesting.
Bloody navigation manual seems to be the biggest.
Wasn't sure which boat mine was on because the slack sales people kept me in the dark about its progress. Out of sight out of mind I guess, but most likely same boat. 
I did ask about any genuine accessory parts coming, said as far as he knows nothing will be coming to Australia, in terms of Toyota selling any.
I did ask about any genuine accessory parts coming, said as far as he knows nothing will be coming to Australia, in terms of Toyota selling any.
Edited by TramWrecker on Wednesday 3rd March 05:04
I worked out which of the three boats it could have been by the movements past Yokohama and to Brisbane, Port Kembla.... I had access to the customer information portal and was watching the status stay in "in transit" as two of the three ships left port..... Which narrowed it down to the last ship. Status updated early on Monday morning saying it was in the yard and then changed to some status "getting ready for transport" from then until wednesday morning when it changed to "being prepared for pickup". That's when I took a mosey to the dealer and that's the pic I put up last week.
I got mine with all of the stickers and protective film left on. I kept the stickers and put them onto paper and they're with those manuals and service record books. As for accessories, I will get some of those brake ducts - I haven't asked my Toyota dealer if they can get them however there's a place in Coburg called Tuners Edge which have them (I emailed them this morning to see if they have any in stock). After that I'll ceramic coat the car myself.
I got mine with all of the stickers and protective film left on. I kept the stickers and put them onto paper and they're with those manuals and service record books. As for accessories, I will get some of those brake ducts - I haven't asked my Toyota dealer if they can get them however there's a place in Coburg called Tuners Edge which have them (I emailed them this morning to see if they have any in stock). After that I'll ceramic coat the car myself.
rodericb said:
I worked out which of the three boats it could have been by the movements past Yokohama and to Brisbane, Port Kembla.... I had access to the customer information portal and was watching the status stay in "in transit" as two of the three ships left port..... Which narrowed it down to the last ship. Status updated early on Monday morning saying it was in the yard and then changed to some status "getting ready for transport" from then until wednesday morning when it changed to "being prepared for pickup". That's when I took a mosey to the dealer and that's the pic I put up last week.
I got mine with all of the stickers and protective film left on. I kept the stickers and put them onto paper and they're with those manuals and service record books. As for accessories, I will get some of those brake ducts - I haven't asked my Toyota dealer if they can get them however there's a place in Coburg called Tuners Edge which have them (I emailed them this morning to see if they have any in stock). After that I'll ceramic coat the car myself.
Nice,I got mine with all of the stickers and protective film left on. I kept the stickers and put them onto paper and they're with those manuals and service record books. As for accessories, I will get some of those brake ducts - I haven't asked my Toyota dealer if they can get them however there's a place in Coburg called Tuners Edge which have them (I emailed them this morning to see if they have any in stock). After that I'll ceramic coat the car myself.
I actually asked about leaving that stuff on (stickers and all) last year when i did the deposit, but sales guy was like"nah we can't present the car like that, it doesn't look good" etc which is missing the point, I think its pretty cool to take all that stuff all yourself, if you do, its like unwrapping a toy, basically. Anyhow I just said what ever.
Yes, ive looked at brake ducts, body kits and some other unnecessary but functional stuff like genuine cup holders and rain visors for windows etc and i might do it in one hit once I've put aside enough pocket money, my strategy is, if buying a number of items and trying to save a bit of money, go through import monster, they can collect all the accessories from Japan into their Japanese warehouse, and ship them over to their Melbourne warehouse at cost, because thats part of the car import service they provide.
I've matched the prices comparatively from Yahoo auctions vs buying from local performance distributors and you can save quite a bit. Just factor in any import taxes (which monster will do for you) and you can work it out.
Thats the path i will take because there is a set of Yokohama Advan mags i want to get from Japan, and thought i might as well add some other bits and pieces in one hit.
Edited by TramWrecker on Wednesday 3rd March 06:05
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