XR2003

Welcome to TOC! 2000 Corolla are very nice cars. To get even better mileage - there is all the usual things to do. Increase tire pressure, reduce unnecessary weight in your car, etc. As per performance mods to increase mileage - an exhaust frees up the restriction so your engine does not have to work harder, instead of an air filter replacement you can get a SRI which allows the engine to breathe in air easier. Keep in mind by making your engine more efficient, you will tempted to hammer down the accelerator thereby negating your mileage increase.

Congrats! Toyota Prius, putting Domestic SUVs stuck @ the dealerships since 2000.

Nice mods on the RAV4. That sound you speak of might be the popping sound from the aftermarket exhaust. Since you have a better flow out from the engine, when you take your foot off the accelerator a popping sound may occur. This is normal.

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just want to add, that it's not the pre-oiled filter persay. it's when you clean the filter and then OVER oil it where this can happen. Follow the instructions to avoid this. Oil on the MAF sensor can lead to errtaic idling, poor mileage and worst case scenario..... a new MAF sensor.

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apologies, picture did not turn out too well with the SoCal sunshine.

Welcome to TOC! So you have a 2zz-ge Celica. I believe Injen CAI, AEM CAI, or even a K&N Typhoon would be good intakes for your car and engine. Unfortunately torque is not in abundance with either this engine or the 1zz-fe motors. There is always the exhaust & port & polish OEM header to help the engine breathe easier, but nothing really to give it torque unless you were to go Forced Induction aka Turbo, Super charge or even Nitrous.

that's it.... the other pics not shown didn't trn out too well but all in all the event was quite fun. Hope next year that more members from TOC can attend.

^Lexus project car w/ one of kind paint job. more to follow...

^ Acura TL projectors in a Matrix aka retrofit. more to follow...

^ yes it is turbo'd & nitrous! ^ JDM tyte yo!!!

more to follow....

Okay, let's get started. Be patient as there are over 90 pics and I still didn't get to shoot everything there. Pearl White. not OEM super white: more to follow...

Pics are being uploaded to an imagehosting site, will be up in a few.

Coilovers allow you to adjust the height of the drop and most allow you to adjust the dampening of the ride. It is possible to have a smooth ride with a lowered stance. With springs you cannot. Between the 2 coilover brands that was mentioned, I would suggest the KSports as they allow more adjustments on the dampening & are about $300 cheaper than the TEINs, which by the way are going to increase their pricing next month.

see you tomorrow! I'll be there taking pics. Expect the pictures posted Monday!

Welcome to TOC!!! RHD?! Nice... I can speak of the US models, but I believe KSPorts has a full coilover kit for the Corolla, I don't know if it'll fit the RHD versions though. I would recommend coilovers as you can adjust the height and most of them allow dampening adjustments. You can still keep your OEM setup in the garage or shed if you ever decide to go back to stock or if you ever sell the car.

Depending on the car, it might be that your A/C filter is clogged up/very dirty. I'm NOT talking about your engine's air filter, I mean your A/C filter which is usually behind the glove compartment. Filter replacements acan be found @ the dealer, but I am finding them also @ your local auto parts store usually under the Bosch brand name (less expensive than dealer pricing as well.)

A bag of 100 zip ties = 1 cargo net. FTW!

Let me add that TSBs are free MOST of the time.

True, but honestly these Kumho tires have been quiet & the ride is so smooth. Best of Worlds in my opinion. ;)

Toyotafest this Saturday!!!!