Toyota GR Yaris - Official! (Vol 2)

[Romo]

bumskins said:

Congratulations on having the first GT4RS i've seen that doesn't look like it was specced by a 4 year old - what colour is that? Superb-looking green Got any more pics in different light?

Thanks !

Colour; PTS Oak Green Metallic

Cloudy weather, car has just been delivered at the dealer, it was the 1st pic I got from the car, still love it.

[Romo]

Bright sunlight

[EyeHeartSpellin]

Romo said:

bumskins said:

Congratulations on having the first GT4RS i've seen that doesn't look like it was specced by a 4 year old - what colour is that? Superb-looking green Got any more pics in different light?

Thanks !

Colour; PTS Oak Green Metallic

Cloudy weather, car has just been delivered at the dealer, it was the 1st pic I got from the car, still love it.

That’s actually the exact colour I want my GR wrapped in. I have yet to see a car that doesn’t look good in Oak Green. Your Porsche is spectacular.

[sorrento205]

GTR323435 said:

circuit pack brakes,

I thought the calipers were the same just red on CP, black on poverty spec?


on another note, the gr-yaris co uk forum seems a bit dead these days, is there another place owners are hiding?

[ecsrobin]

sorrento205 said:

I thought the calipers were the same just red on CP, black on poverty spec?


on another note, the gr-yaris co uk forum seems a bit dead these days, is there another place owners are hiding?

I assumed he meant the ducts as they’re a quick swap.

Everyone moved when the guy who set it up sold it to some American/Canadian company that destroys forums. Gr-zoo is where everyone left but even that seems to be pretty quiet these days.

[rodericb]

ecsrobin said:

sorrento205 said:

I thought the calipers were the same just red on CP, black on poverty spec?


on another note, the gr-yaris co uk forum seems a bit dead these days, is there another place owners are hiding?

I assumed he meant the ducts as they’re a quick swap.

Everyone moved when the guy who set it up sold it to some American/Canadian company that destroys forums. Gr-zoo is where everyone left but even that seems to be pretty quiet these days.

Duct blanking is still in place. The brake calipers are painted red. Or maybe they are actually off a circuit pack - after all, the calipers are the same on all except for the colour.

[loudlashadjuster]

ecsrobin said:

Everyone moved when the guy who set it up sold it to some American/Canadian company that destroys forums. Gr-zoo is where everyone left but even that seems to be pretty quiet these days.

I think it's relatively quite because there really aren't too many horror stories about chocolate or grenading components, and the mod path seems fairly well established so people aren't having to trial and error things.

Gone are the days where people were pissing about with manual boost controllers, turbo timers, or plumbing in their own a-pillar boost guages that alone cuts down on the chatter.

While there are some big number cars being built now, the path to serious power is less travelled due to the cost.

And the social element is nowadays speard out among WhatsApp, Twitter, Faceache etc. so there isn't really the community you got with Scoobynet or the MLR in their heydays. Most owners are old and reasonably sensible. Maybe as the cars get cheaper and they are moved on to their third or fourth owners and we get the 'what da best carbon bonnet wrap blud' posts it'll get busier

[CostaBrava1972]

Please help me with my wider education - but....

I did used to forest rally etc. etc (in all sorts of cars); love Integrales etc. & used to own a new Impreza; but every time I examine a GR Yaris more closely, when at rest, 'fraid the answer always is 'no'.

Understand it's an awesome experience at the wheel, but for me a car has also to be something you look back at; after it's parked.

Whilst whatever's under the skin, no Yaris can win that effect. Just like my old (new) Impreza, whatever the driving experience, it's the overall aesthetic effect of the tinplate which really counts for me. And that's where it fails.

So please - kind members of the panel - just tell me why I'm wrong.

Answers invited on a postcard...

[loudlashadjuster]

You're not wrong; looks are subjective, and no-one says you have to like the look of 'em

Personally, I love it's squat little pug-like attitude. The bodywork is teased out in all the right places, the stance is great out of the box and only improves with slightly wider wheels or spacers, and I always find myself looking back after I've parked. I do appreciate it's not for everyone though. Mrs LLA hates it

[djc206]

CostaBrava1972 said:

Please help me with my wider education - but....

I did used to forest rally etc. etc (in all sorts of cars); love Integrales etc. & used to own a new Impreza; but every time I examine a GR Yaris more closely, when at rest, 'fraid the answer always is 'no'.

Understand it's an awesome experience at the wheel, but for me a car has also to be something you look back at; after it's parked.

Whilst whatever's under the skin, no Yaris can win that effect. Just like my old (new) Impreza, whatever the driving experience, it's the overall aesthetic effect of the tinplate which really counts for me. And that's where it fails.

So please - kind members of the panel - just tell me why I'm wrong.

Answers invited on a postcard...

You’ve got to reverse park it and look at it from the front. It looks pretty mean that way. Any other angle and it doesn’t really stand out.

[ecsrobin]

CostaBrava1972 said:

Please help me with my wider education - but....

I did used to forest rally etc. etc (in all sorts of cars); love Integrales etc. & used to own a new Impreza; but every time I examine a GR Yaris more closely, when at rest, 'fraid the answer always is 'no'.

Understand it's an awesome experience at the wheel, but for me a car has also to be something you look back at; after it's parked.

Whilst whatever's under the skin, no Yaris can win that effect. Just like my old (new) Impreza, whatever the driving experience, it's the overall aesthetic effect of the tinplate which really counts for me. And that's where it fails.

So please - kind members of the panel - just tell me why I'm wrong.

Answers invited on a postcard...

As above looks are subjective. I can’t look at a subaru and think they look nice but the Yaris I can.

[dvshannow]

ecsrobin said:

CostaBrava1972 said:

Please help me with my wider education - but....

I did used to forest rally etc. etc (in all sorts of cars); love Integrales etc. & used to own a new Impreza; but every time I examine a GR Yaris more closely, when at rest, 'fraid the answer always is 'no'.

Understand it's an awesome experience at the wheel, but for me a car has also to be something you look back at; after it's parked.

Whilst whatever's under the skin, no Yaris can win that effect. Just like my old (new) Impreza, whatever the driving experience, it's the overall aesthetic effect of the tinplate which really counts for me. And that's where it fails.

So please - kind members of the panel - just tell me why I'm wrong.

Answers invited on a postcard...

As above looks are subjective. I can’t look at a subaru and think they look nice but the Yaris I can.

Yes from the front and angled front it’s a purposeful looking car IMO, from the back it’s not great as find the rear light clusters v budget supermini

[tumble dryer]

dvshannow said:

ecsrobin said:

CostaBrava1972 said:

Please help me with my wider education - but....

I did used to forest rally etc. etc (in all sorts of cars); love Integrales etc. & used to own a new Impreza; but every time I examine a GR Yaris more closely, when at rest, 'fraid the answer always is 'no'.

Understand it's an awesome experience at the wheel, but for me a car has also to be something you look back at; after it's parked.

Whilst whatever's under the skin, no Yaris can win that effect. Just like my old (new) Impreza, whatever the driving experience, it's the overall aesthetic effect of the tinplate which really counts for me. And that's where it fails.

So please - kind members of the panel - just tell me why I'm wrong.

Answers invited on a postcard...

As above looks are subjective. I can’t look at a subaru and think they look nice but the Yaris I can.

Yes from the front and angled front it’s a purposeful looking car IMO, from the back it’s not great as find the rear light clusters v budget supermini

The back end looks like the design studio wrapped up early for the weekend.
(Love mine)

[Caddyshack]

I really like the looks of the Yaris from all angles...I even like the standard granny model compared to most cars in that size segment.

[BevR]

Caddyshack said:

I really like the looks of the Yaris from all angles...I even like the standard granny model compared to most cars in that size segment.

Still waiting patiently for mine but from memory my favourite view of the car is the rear arches in the wing mirrors!

[chillbill]

CostaBrava1972 said:

Please help me with my wider education - but.... /.../ it's the overall aesthetic effect of the tinplate which really counts for me. And that's where it fails. /.../ So please - kind members of the panel - just tell me why I'm wrong.

A fact can be right or wrong. A subjective opinion on what is pleasing to the eye and what is not cannot be right or wrong. You either find something visually pleasing or not. That's purely up to you

To me the GR looks purposeful and appealing. Then again, I've also owned two E46 325ti compacts (looks only a mother could love) and also find first gen Dusters cool due to their slight "widebody" fenders (also owned two).

[Richard Piggott]

Yes beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all that. I've owned and loved a Renault Kangoo, perfect for what its built for hence the looks. On the Yaris I love the fat arse view, gives me Renault Turbo1/2 vibes!

[justin220]

I absolutely love the GR, and have been tempted by one ever since they were released. I really need to get to a dealer and have a closer look around one.

What is the boot like on them? Big enough for a dog for the odd journey?

[Stevil]

Spaniel and downwards sure, anything bigger I'd not be so sure.

[sorrento205]

justin220 said:

I absolutely love the GR, and have been tempted by one ever since they were released. I really need to get to a dealer and have a closer look around one.

What is the boot like on them? Big enough for a dog for the odd journey?

boot size is awful!! big enough for 3x backpacks.