Re : Toyota GR Yaris - official!
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UK952 said:
What happens between toyota and you is not so clear though - back in the 80s I remember being sat on a coach at the docks in Calais watching Citroen 2cvs being moved around with the maximum of lean - inside wheels skipping off the surface,cold engines hitting max rpm in groups of about 8 then a mini bus taking the drivers back to repeat with the next batch. Hoping its a bit more controlled now!
Tony
I think it’s still quite close to what you witnessed in Calais. Time is money loading and unloading a ship. Tony
Terminator X said:
I can appreciate "hard running" for the engine however what about all the components? Brakes, brake pads, gearbox etc will all surely need a bit of sympathy for the first 1000 miles ish?
I have always followed the guidelines when running in and every new car I've owned has always made at least the manufacturers power on a RR.
TX.
Brakes can be run in in an extremely short period of time.I have always followed the guidelines when running in and every new car I've owned has always made at least the manufacturers power on a RR.
TX.
I bought my B7 RS4 from new, and the running in schedule was “avoid full throttle starts when cold.”
It had, I think, 4 miles on it when I pulled off the forecourt. It’d been ticking over for quite a while as we went over the delivery points,msk when I got in it was fully up to temperature.
I pulled away by pushing the throttle all the way into the carpet, then side-stepping the clutch.
It had, I think, 4 miles on it when I pulled off the forecourt. It’d been ticking over for quite a while as we went over the delivery points,msk when I got in it was fully up to temperature.
I pulled away by pushing the throttle all the way into the carpet, then side-stepping the clutch.
Beedub said:
... anyone ordered, got the car and felt like underwhelmed with it?.....
I really think the lack of visibility between the mirror and the dash spoils it. Both of those can now be sorted for a costIt’s very safe, some people might find that boring and therefore underwhelming
Beedub said:
... anyone ordered, got the car and felt like underwhelmed with it?.....
I initially was a little underwhelmed mainly due to the lack of real engine noise and not being able to use the full Rev range. It also feels a bit ordinary at low speed. Once on the move though it is sensational and it’s only when you jump out of it into something else you realise there is absolutely no slack anywhere. If I get into our A6 after driving the Yaris it feels like there is something wrong with the steering. Even my STi feels loose in comparison. Visibility between dash and mirror is no issue for me it never really was an issue but after 2,000 miles I’ve just got used to it.
As with the poster above it feels a bit ordinary just on the commute however that can be an advantage on longer journeys and you get quite a few looks and dropped jaws from pedestrians and motorists that remind you the car might be a bit special but as soon as you open it up on a country road that’s when it comes into its own and you realise that you’ve made the right decision.
As with the poster above it feels a bit ordinary just on the commute however that can be an advantage on longer journeys and you get quite a few looks and dropped jaws from pedestrians and motorists that remind you the car might be a bit special but as soon as you open it up on a country road that’s when it comes into its own and you realise that you’ve made the right decision.
cowboyengineer said:
I really think the lack of visibility between the mirror and the dash spoils it. Both of those can now be sorted for a cost
It’s very safe, some people might find that boring and therefore underwhelming
I pivoted that other joint (at the base of the mirror arm) to lift the mirror up this morning and found it lifted the mirror up that much higher that I didn't have to constantly look around the mirror when looking out the front at around the ten o'clock position. It does mean that the the view is a bit restricted out the back window when accelerating but it's okay when at constant throttle or braking. The screen isn't in the way - it's proximity to field of view makes it seem a bit strange but you get used to it. But that's all with my torso length so your mileage may vary!It’s very safe, some people might find that boring and therefore underwhelming
rodericb said:
I pivoted that other joint (at the base of the mirror arm) to lift the mirror up this morning and found it lifted the mirror up that much higher that I didn't have to constantly look around the mirror when looking out the front at around the ten o'clock position. It does mean that the the view is a bit restricted out the back window when accelerating but it's okay when at constant throttle or braking. The screen isn't in the way - it's proximity to field of view makes it seem a bit strange but you get used to it. But that's all with my torso length so your mileage may vary!
I wish there was a plug in type replacement thats just a smaller version of that mirror.Torqu3steer said:
The Seat GT next to it is pretty impressive looking. TramWrecker said:
rodericb said:
I pivoted that other joint (at the base of the mirror arm) to lift the mirror up this morning and found it lifted the mirror up that much higher that I didn't have to constantly look around the mirror when looking out the front at around the ten o'clock position. It does mean that the the view is a bit restricted out the back window when accelerating but it's okay when at constant throttle or braking. The screen isn't in the way - it's proximity to field of view makes it seem a bit strange but you get used to it. But that's all with my torso length so your mileage may vary!
I wish there was a plug in type replacement thats just a smaller version of that mirror.You can now buy a stubby arm for the mirror which lifts it up a couple of inches and seat rails (and nee seats) to lower the driver seat. Both of which I will buy for my new one!
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