Remus Exhaust & TRD CAI

[HIROLA]

Hey guys

Just wondering if any one out there can tell me where i can buy a Remus exhaust for my 2004 corolla in sydney. Im also after a TRD CAI.

Thanks in advance

[Skitzo]

TRD intake is available from www.trdsales.com through Bruce. I'd recommend him after buying it as im sure a lot of members here would.

Remus exhaust is a little tougher to grab hold of. In perth I was lucky and got mine from the first exhaust shop I went to. Best bet is to go to a large and popular exhuast shop and ask if they can get in a remus exhaust, if not ask them if they know someone that can get one in.

:D Good choices on the mods though. Looks like there are going to be 3 similar rollas on the site.

[HIROLA]

thanks Skitzo

if you dont mind me asking how much did u pay for your CAI?

[Skitzo]

I paid between $450-$550, shalnt say the actual price as I think I remember Bruce have issues before on this topic. So theres a general price range for it.

I looked into custom air intake, however the TRD one comes with the slot for a map sensor so its the best one to use for sure. Its one louder sucker as well, you notice the difference vastly and hear it even whilst the engine is idling.

The remus exhaust was expensive though. From what I remember I paid around $800 for that *** damn thing. It was worth it though. :D

[CAP]

Yeah well worth it :)

Best thing to do for the Remus is find out who the distributor is for NSW and they will put you onto your nearest supplier. Mine was 850.

[kcorro]

i hear most of you saying the trd cai from usa is so good however i wonder why trd japan are yet to make one specifically for the runx.

i only know of blitz doing an intake just for the runx does anyone know any other choices?

if you get the trd cai from what i have heard be careful with the installation because you could have problems later on.

if you want to spend more on the muffler try sebring which is remus racing brand.

Edited January 18, 2005 by kcorro

[Danthuyer]

if you get the trd cai  from what i have heard be careful with the installation because you could have problems later on.

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The only issues you may have is if you tighten the clamps on the elbow too tight, due to the amount of engine movement that occurs in lift.

As with any metal on rubber fitting...tighten it up taught...then turn back 1/4 turn ;)

[kcorro]

and the expensive repair arcxis had when it stripped some wires which caused them to short out.

[CAP]

i hear most of you saying the trd cai from usa is so good however i wonder why trd japan are yet to make one specifically for the runx.

i only know of blitz doing an intake just for the runx does anyone know any other choices?

if you get the trd cai  from what i have heard be careful with the installation because you could have problems later on.

if you want to spend more on the muffler try sebring which is remus racing brand.

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That's a good point regarding the CAI Kcorro .

Sebring is Cool - be aware that it is louder though.

[HIROLA]

How do iget in contact with Bruce from TRDsales? I couldnt see anyway of contacting him directly.

[Northy]

Contact Details

Sollitt Trading Company Limited

58 Fitzherbert Street, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Telephone +64 4 577 3502 - Facsimile +64 4 577 1765

e-mail: sales@trdsales.com

found at the bottom of www.trdsales.com :P and bruce is the only guy that works there.

Edited January 19, 2005 by Northy

[SILVABULLIT]

For the price of a Remus muffler you could just about get a complete cat back stainless steel system from CES. It sounds every bit as good as a Remus muffler and has the added benefit of a larger performance gain.

[MR22ZZ]

would the CES system fit onto the 1ZZ??????

just asking as most guys with the Remus exhaust have a 1ZZ-FE

Edited January 19, 2005 by Blue_Stivo

[CAP]

Remus manufacture a specific muffler engineered for the 1zz and a different one tailored for the 2zz.

That's what makes them good. They're not a generic 1 fits all type muffler, they're engineered specifically for your model car to give it optimum performance..

[SILVABULLIT]

No CES system is designed for 2zz only. You could do something similar to a 1zz but you would need a guinea pig for the testing. I'm sure there would be power to be found.

[Skitzo]

For the 1zz engine I would recommend remus, means no messing around with a custom job and guarantees a performance gain as well as nice sound. Its a proven worked exhaust that does a good job.

Taking it to an exhaust place can often be a mistake depending on the exhaust place. Sometimes you will get a perfect exhaust, other times you will get a droning exhaust that leaves you with less power than you had at the start.

[SILVABULLIT]

That's why you go to an exhaust shop that do custom work only not one who does a replacement sytem off the shelf for a Falcon etc.