GR Yaris (Gen 2) Shifty's 2024 GR-FOUR Yaris

So once the initial addiction to overtaking everything at warp speed has abated (does it ever?) what sort of mileage are peeps seeing in their GRYs? I did not buyvit for economy but just interested in a benchmark figure. Also does anyone know what size the fuel tank is? Cheers.
 
I am pleasantly surprised by my economy, and I don't really hang about when out in it (it's difficult not to). Maybes get 32mpg spirited driving!
 
I am pleasantly surprised by my economy, and I don't really hang about when out in it (it's difficult not to). Maybes get 32mpg spirited driving!
That is encouraging. At the current time the computer is reporting 27mpg but thats purely down to me getting used to the car. I know performance has to come from somewhere. Both my Hilux and Lancruiser have 80litre tanks and return 40mpg so its just a case of me getting used to filling more often. Thanks fir the reply.
 
I am pleasantly surprised by my economy, and I don't really hang about when out in it (it's difficult not to). Maybes get 32mpg spirited driving!

Spirited or motorway miles?

I’ve just done a 130 mile motorway run and was very pleased getting 34mpg.

27mpg is my fun mpg and I’ve had it as low as 4 before.

Tank I think hasn’t changed from Gen1 but the display shows 1gal less so instead of previously showing 300miles and hitting 0 and having a gallon in the tank it now reads 250 and 0 is 2 gallons.
 
Spirited or motorway miles?

I’ve just done a 130 mile motorway run and was very pleased getting 34mpg.

27mpg is my fun mpg and I’ve had it as low as 4 before.

Tank I think hasn’t changed from Gen1 but the display shows 1gal less so instead of previously showing 300miles and hitting 0 and having a gallon in the tank it now reads 250 and 0 is 2 gallons.
Spirited. I can't say however that I will be doing that all the time, if that makes sense - on a short little blast 50% would be giving it some beans. I'm very rural so only have heavy right foot when I can see clearly really.
 
Some retarded t**t poured their milkshake all over the roof one night. It has dried on in the hot sun and I cant get it clean.
So after trying all sorts to remove the white bloom from my roof with no success I have now sorted it. Almost in desperation I used some black beeswax shoe polish and went over the whole roof. Liberally wiped it on with a soft cloth then after a short while polished it off with a clean cotton cloth. Just as Mr Miaggi said to do. The roof has come up like new and as a bonus the rain now beads and runs off leaving no water marks. Also the bird poop does not stick either. The polish has not changed or affected the colour or look of the roof which is nice.
 
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I have ordered a complete set of braided brake hoses for my car. I'm not a complete spantard but was wondering if there is anything I need to know about bleeding the brakes before I install them? I have a vacuum bleeder which worked well on my Hilux. I am hoping there is not a fancy service setting as my OBD2 tool has limited options. All help much appreciated.
 
I bought a front strut brace direct from Toyota in Japan after they assured me it fits all models of GR Yaris from 2020 to date. It seems they have sent me the wrong item as none of the brackets line up with any of the frint strut mounting bolts. Despite me sending them pictures they insist it is the correct one. Am I missing something obvious? No amount of jiggling and orientation will make them fit.

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I bought a front strut brace direct from Toyota in Japan after they assured me it fits all models of GR Yaris from 2020 to date. It seems they have sent me the wrong item as none of the brackets line up with any of the frint strut mounting bolts. Despite me sending them pictures they insist it is the correct one. Am I missing something obvious? No amount of jiggling and orientation will make them fit.
From what I understand the strut towers are different between Gen 1 and Gen 2 Yarises. On the Gen 2 the Damper is mounted using three screws as opposed to one in the middle. On a Gen 1 there are mounting points for a strut brace that are easily visible and the strutbar seems to look like a Gen 1 at first glance.
 
There is no Toyota front brace for a gen2 the strut towers as mentioned are now 3 bolt.
 
There is no Toyota front brace for a gen2 the strut towers as mentioned are now 3 bolt.
That is what I thought. Proper pissed that they told me it would fit. I'll get my money back but not the import taxes.
 
Ok so due to misleading advertising I now have an official Toyota GR strut brace for a Gen1 Yaris. Toyota have refunded me half of the money as the return shipping costs were ridiculous. If anyone wants or knows of somebody that wants one I'd take £160 plus postage. Thats a huge saving on importing one to the UK. Drop me a message if you are interested.
 
Ok so due to misleading advertising I now have an official Toyota GR strut brace for a Gen1 Yaris. Toyota have refunded me half of the money as the return shipping costs were ridiculous. If anyone wants or knows of somebody that wants one I'd take £160 plus postage. Thats a huge saving on importing one to the UK. Drop me a message if you are interested.

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So after putting a thousand miles on my GR4 in the last week I am even more impressed. Now I have a very good idea of how it handles I am more confident in pushing it through the twisties. It excels on roundabouts, massive grip levels and changes direction very easily, which always puts a grin on my face. I prefer driving it in 50:50 track mode mainly as I am used to driving Scoobies with symetrical 4wd and am comfortable with a degree of understeer. I have to say I have no regrets on my spur of the moment purchase.
 
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