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[04BlackVitz]

Hey everybody, just introducing myself to this forum, i'll be spending most of my free time here . I drive a 5 spd 2004 black Echo Hatchback with Borla exhaust, Eibach lowering springs, AEM CAI, along with JBL 300w 6x9s on the rear deck and JBL 270w 6.5" in the doors all powered by a 360.4 JBL amp. Planning on purchasing 15" Konig Holes pretty soon and tinting the windows. When money permits and a decent supercharger comes out for my car, i'll buy it. Anyways, i'll be back soon.

[TatII]

echo's came hatchbacked? and welcome by the way.

[turbo2nr]

umm fresh meat..
lolz enjoy your stay here and be prepared for some flaming
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[Underground_Killah]

haha

well welcome to the forums, hope you enjoy your stay

[cndctrdj]

so where is the first race story ......

[04BlackVitz]

well the only people i've raced are my friends.. and they have been pretty uneventful. I've beaten all of them, which include a 5 spd 94 Jetta GL with some mods, a 5 spd 03 Neon R/T, a 5 spd Isuzu Impulse, a 5 spd 88 Fiero Formula and plenty of cavaliers. Although, one kinda race was real fun. It was with a 2000ish BMW Z3. He was following me through a series of hard turns, I actually had pulled away from him by the time we exited the curves. I know he would probably beat me in a straight drag, but I was impressed by the outcome of that little run. Although I guess I was at an advantage because i've been through those turns more than 500 times..Anyways, thanks for all the welcomes.

P.S. Echos have a hatchback model which was introduced to Canada in 2004. It is identical to Europe's Yaris and Japan's Vitz.

[youngvr4]

whats the specs on that little thing

[04BlackVitz]

The numbers are not very impressive.. but it feels much faster.

1.5 litre DOHC inline 4 with 16 valves and VVT-i. It makes 108 hp and 105 torque. The VVT-i makes for a nice torque curve. The only thing that makes this car quick is the curb weight of 2050-2100 pounds. I chirp going into second everytime I race. 0 - 60 mph with a manual comes in 8.5 seconds. Nothing spectacular, but not too shabby . The car handles very well with just lowering springs, although the stock tires are awful. I've met some guys in Vancouver/Richmond area who have upgraded their rims/tires and they say its like driving a completely different car. Anyways, i'll stop rambling.. I always seem to do that.

[youngvr4]

sounds like a fun car, and welcome

[1viadrft]

Yeah... those Vitz/Echo's can be little pocket rockets! Ever watch BMI? On their Touge Showdown segment they had a Vitz with a supercharger and it kicked ass! It was rumored to be a SILVIA killer....

[04BlackVitz]

Damn, i've never seen that, I would love to though . There is someone with a turbocharged vitz in my city, I have yet to run into them though.

[Sleepr awd]

echo?...echo...echo...echo

that is fairly impressive for such a small car!!

[04BlackVitz]

I'll probably post some pics in the echo section when I get my windows tinted if anybody is interested. All of my friends made fun of me when they heard I bought an echo, but all of their opinions changed when they saw it and heard it .

[1viadrft]

Originally Posted by 04BlackVitz

Damn, i've never seen that, I would love to though . There is someone with a turbocharged vitz in my city, I have yet to run into them though.

Yuh... in the BMI video it was silver... but it's now pink! Built by Yashio Factory (all their cars are pink!). Apparently the Vitz/Echo has the same platform as the Scion xA and xB... I don't see why you cannot use the BLITZ supercharger for the Scion on your Echo. I'm pretty sure this is the same supercharger that is in the Yashio factory Vitz... if not I'm sure a supercharger from Japan can be sourced for a price!

Yashio Factory Vitz Article

Yashio Factory

[04BlackVitz]

I've read about the Blitz Supercharger at www.scionlife.com. One guy installed it and was very disappointed with the power gains. There is a TTE supercharger available I believe, but that is not sold in North America yet. TTE is the European version of TRD btw.