XR2003

Nice. Toyota wants to destroy any hope for Ford. Venza > Freestyle

Installed OEM fog lights sprayed with VHT yellow paint (still have the original foglights unpainted): and the last item, a TRD sticker overlay for the TRD grille in Black Carbon Fiber with white outline:

Update! Dropped on Eibach Sportline springs: Carbon Fiber hood - OEM style: Didn't have hood pins to keep the hood secure, but at least I see what it will look like once installed.

Not familiar with the engine, but with any vehicle with age and mileage, parts and/or sensors become dirty which may affect idle & driveability. If applicable, have cleaned out the Mass Airflow Sensor? Also try cleaning the throttle body, as perhaps these are clogged up which will affect the idling issues you are having. Hope you discover & resolve the issue.

It's not the parts that caused the issues. Even if he left the intake & exhaust OEM, the other components would have failed anyway. Perhaps the thread starter can find parts @ the local junkyard or try: http://www.toyautoparts.com/

I think so as well. I think there is a fine line between show car and modifications. I am more on the daily driver side.

yes it is, but too "showy" for my taste. If it was me, I would not use it as my Daily Driver.

other pics of the phantom grey Matrix:

Back when it was OEM stock....

Thought I would post some pics from car meets:

I think so as well. Too bad that so many people have them now, especially in Southern California - too many @ssholes think they own the road here. Give Scion a bad name - IMO (in my opinion) Which is why I think the Scion TC is the Honda Civic of Toyota.

What attracted me to the 1st gen matrix was the design reminded me of those mid - 90s Honda Civic hatchbacks. Being a Toyota made it even better, which is why I got mine on May of 2002. But I am starting to consider of trading in this one for the new 2009 Matrix XRS.....

what mileage were you getting before? Or what mileage should it be getting? How bad is it now? Carburetor might need servicing aka tune up might be in order.

also check out toysport.com for performance parts for older toyotas.

You are so lucky! I had that car - GTS - for a couple of years back in 91. Bought it used and had a blast with it. I miss those days when Toyota made cars that would last forever.

I wasn't liking the new design much at 1st. You know when you are @ a bar and are really drunk - you see a lady and you think to yourself, "I'd hit that". That's what I think about the new Matrix.

Just to let everyone know, I am on Scion TC rims (17s). The center caps are from a Toyota Prius (dealership item) and they fit perfectly flush with the TC rims. I didn't want to sport the "Scion" name - even though Scion is under the Toyota brand. ;)

Intake Manufacturers for the Matrix: 2003 - 2004 can use SRI (Short Ram Intake) or CAI (Cold Air Intake). 2005 - 2008 can use SRI, but CAI cause a CEL to appear - system running too lean. I believe Fujita and maybe Injen make a CAI for the 05 - 08 that does not cause a CEL to appear. 2004 XRS have an air pump, that partially gets in the way of installing a CAI. SRI produces a little more power off the line. CAI produces a little more power on the top end. If you are in a flood prone area - I would suggest you use a SRI - to avoid hydrolocking - a few rare instances have occurred with a CAI - AEM does make a Bypass filter if the filter does get partially submerged. But why would anyone want to cross a heavily flooded area anyway? SRI manufacturers: K&N Typhoon - best "sounding" SRI AEM SRI - comes w/ the AEM Dryflow filter, filter can be bought seperately and installed w/ other brands. Weapon R - not as widely known. Comes with a heat shield. CAI manufacturers: TRD CAI - if installed by dealership, warranty is valid. AEM CAI - comes with the AEM Dryflow filter, filter can be bought seperately and installed w/ other brands. Injen CAI - some have stated the best "sounding" intake Fujita CAI - still new but are reputed to be an excellent brand

There is a high - flow cat. from Magnaflow Exhausts available for the Matrix: Magnaflow - the ONLY full cat-back exhaust on the market. All the others are axle back - meaning one would need to do a full custom piping from the cat. after. Borla - probably the best TRD - rebadged & overpriced Borla GReddy - one of best sounding exhaust

Suspension mods: Both 1zz & 2zz - Springs: Eibach, Tein, Progress, Hotchkiss, & TRD are the main brands that most people prefer. Coilovers: Tein SS, TRD, K-Sports are the choices. Front Strut Bar: DC Sports, TRD, Megan Sports, & the OEM Corolla XRS Front Sway Bar: Hotchkiss & TRD - as far as I can recall. Rear Sway Bar: TRD, Progress, & Hotchkiss Motor Mounts: ESMM Another equation to the suspension is the tires. The OEM Matrix tires - especially the Continentals suck!!! Only last about 15k miles before they go dangerously bald!!!! OEM rims that fit the Matrix: (5x100 bolt pattern) The Scion TC (17s & 18s) & Celica GTS (16s) P;ease add more if I have missed any.

Had the same problem. I used this: Worked beautifully. The only downside is that you have to keep using it. From my experience, it lats about a month or 2 before it's time to use it again.

1zz - Intake, headers, Exhaust. 2zz - Intake, Port & Polish OEM exhaust manifold, & Exhaust. That's basically the foundation. Other items: Camcon - VVT-i controller Lightweight rims TRD S/C - 1zz only GReddy S/C, GM S/C, & Haas Turbo are available for the 2zz. Nitrous - applicable for both. Please add anymore mods that I may not have included.

Apologies on reviving another old thread..... What were the 6 codes? If all or most were emissions related, most likely the dealership will cover the repair costs. If not, find out what parts are needed and then shop & compare else where. As stated I have a 2003 Matrix - 80k miles - and still on the original oxygen sensor. So far so good. :D

Was the Matrix in question in your 1st post red & black, light grey or dark grey? Including the white Matrix @ the SEMA show in Vegas, I know all 4 of those owners.

yes it is, installed it last month. It matches the TRD CAI I have. I noticed the Matrix forum is dead, so hopefully I can liven it up.