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E - the 00602-17802-002 model of TRD CAI is made for the Base + XR Matrix, CE + LE Corolla (USA) The 00602-17802-001 is for the XR-S Matrix (2003) I'm not familiar with the differences bewteen the 2 models, but to be safe I would go with the 001 ;) P.S I will be doing a new install guide for the CAI (hopefully before I go OS next week) with new pictures and tips for the Aussie install. If it is done intime (will get peekay to prof read also) I will pass onto you all :D

Might have to paste it up on a few more sites and pass a few directly onto Toyota HO ;) Honestly though it would be interesting to know what kind of info they have been looking at both internally and externally (forums etc.) to derive an answer or to base their reports on. Quiksilver - I'm reluctant to think that we are looking at a power figure level in the case of the Sportivo in AUS. IMHO I am going along the lines of jaymed in the fact thats its a noise related issue. But as I have pointed out before 'try not to speculate on this issue too much' I would hate for us all to get our hopes up for a new induction and or power increase to find out that they end up putting a big muffler on the car and making it sound like a Barina :(

225 - 04 Sportivo 200 - AU V8 Racecar 180 - EF Falcon 155 - 79 Accord "all done in a controlled environment "

As alot of you have recently bought the japanese TRD Front Tower Strut Brace, I though I might pass on a quick couple of tips for when you install it. 1 - You will notice a aluminium hose coming out of the firewall from behind the engine on the right and running along the back of the engine down into a rubber hose to the front left of the engine. 2 - CAREFULLY bend the bracket that holds this bar (bracket is where aluminium and rubber meet) down so that the bar does not sit as high. This is because the strut bar will actually be sitting on top of this bar when you first install it 3 - Becarefull also that the aluminium bar is not pressing onto the brake lines (4 small tubes next to each other) 4 - If need be carefully bend the aluminium pipe so that it sits better. Be careful though of the plastic clip which hold this bar behind the engine. too much pressure can cause this to clip open and or snap.

Predator Motorsport Telephone: (07) 3902 7711 Fax: (07) 3902 Unit 2 / 5 Breene Place Morningside - 4171 - Qld. finally I got the details sorry for the delay :( especially to greg :( I only knew the shop because I went there personaly have updated pinned post also

Nice photos guys Looks like you also had a good day. Where did you end up driving ??? Would be nice to organise a All Australia meet one day? over a long weekend or something.

Nice photos guys :) Looks like you also had a good day. Where did you end up driving ??? Would be nice to organise a All Australia meet one day? over a long weekend or something.

My friend who is a Car Detailer put me onto 'Mothers' Leather Cleaner and 'Mothers' Leather Treatment/Conditioner (Bright red bottles) The cleaner is a pump pack spray. You just use a normal cloth to apply and use (you dont need alot either) The treatment is more of a cream and HAS to be applied with a terry towling cloth for best results. It does take a while to do, but the result is worth it. Only downside to using these kinds of prodicts is that you have to keep at it every 2 months or so. As the leather can dry out and crack in some cases.

Well the First QLD Sportivo cruise happened this weekend the 13th. Whilst we didnt have as many cars as as the VIC day we had a great turnout and alot of fun doing the Nebo/Glorious peaks run. (2nd only to Pikes Peak) :P QLD Cruise - Events posts Dont forget to go have a look at our photos from the day in the following gallery. QLD Pics -> Thank you to Noel These photos were taken by my Mate Noel. Special thankyou goes out to him for doing this for us during the day.

Firstly HUGE thank you goes out to all of the people that came along on the Cruise (hungover or not) It was a great day :D we started off at our meeting spot then we headed over to Toyota Headquaters, where we turned a few heads. Then we drove through Brisbane and went over Mt Nebo and Mt Glorious. Had a few photos (see gallery) then headed back over the mountains again and onto home. Big Thanks go out to my mate Noel for taking a day out to take photos for us and coming along for some fun. Was an experiance also for a few people who had never driven their Sportivos like that before :) a nice winters day 24deg and a mountain or two = BIG SMILES ALL ROUND :D :D :D :D In total we had 10 cars :) not quite as many as the VIC cruise but we did ourselves proud I think.

feel free to invite other toyotas :) but we have to get as many stivos together for a huge shoot for the bouys down south :P so we can stick it to them :) BTW - Sportiv. Greg has to decline as he has to play rugby at 11.am All the best greg hope you win. Just remember you will be sorely missed ;)

And Seeing as how I suggested it I get 2nd :P... Trvor + Leslie CES Racing Systems Unit 2 78 Nester Drive Meadowbrook QLD 4131 ph: (07) 3200 2333 fax: (07) 3200 2344 CES Website Email : trevor@cesracing.com.au Bill George, Kelvin Wright CNJ Motorsport 102 Kingston Road Underwood, Brisbane Ph: 07 3290 3966 Fax: 07 3290 0050 CNJ Website Email: info@cnjmotorsport.com.au Matthew Simpson Predator Motorsport Unit 2 / 5 Breene Place Morningside QLD 4171 Ph: (07) 3902 7711 Fax: (07) 3902 Predator Morotsport Website

Hate to rub it in guys but our QLD cruise scheduled for this Sunday is going to have A grade winter weather :) Clear sunny and 23 deg :D :D :D

E - can you give me some details of your group buy please? as I am going to singapore at the end of this month on a stop over for 4 days. And I am getting a few things to bring back with me.

sorry for the bad image :( didnt have much at work to do anything with :( thx shao for pics. Also apologise for the late change in plans. but I think it would be good for us to rock on up to the Toyota Day festivites and 'show off' our cars. then we can have a great cruise up over the mountain. I will be making some photocopy's of maps and a guide for us all to use from Toyota day to the mountain. We will also be having a couple of stop points along the way so no one should get lost once we all start ;) (not even you michael :P ) List is now up to 10 cars :D Members Danthuyer - white Stoopidhead - black Shaohaok - black Sportiv - ??? Hames - black DeathZone - blue Sportivo Rice - black (when clean) Guests Jim - ??? Iven - blue Jonny - red So it should make for a GREAT photo OP :) I have a professional photographer coming along for the day also (well not a pro just a mate but he loves cars/photos and goes great work) So see you all at griffith uni 9.00 -> 9.30 am on Sunday :D

Found out about a new shop in the Brisbane area. It seems that a mate of a mate opened a new work/tune shop on Lytton road called Predator Motorsport. I popped in last night and had a chat to them about exhaust/mufflers for the Stivo and we worked out a custom system for me. (VERY NICE!!!!! :D ) I heard that Sportiv was looking for mufflers etc. and I know I am but if anyone else on here is looking for a new place for any mods, suspension, turbo's, ducting, gauges etc. Call Matthew Simpson 39027711 and tell him I sent you (Craig Sadler) also check out his 700+ kW GTR whilst your there

Na the uni is alot closer to acacia ridge then jindalee. This is the car park we will meet in.

UPDATE!!!!!! IT looks as though we may be making an appearance in the toyota day celebrations. This means that the meeting point will be changed to multilevel carpark at grifith Uni (nathan campas) on the bottom level (yes thats the one pete) at 9.30am From there we will move onto the toyota at Acia Ridge then onto our cruise. Can you all get back to me ASAP and let me know if you would like to do this or not??? Cheers Craig

Contacted Toyota again ......found out some more info. Apparently all our issues can be resolved by applying a new warning label to the inside of the car.

I Can not stress how important Shao's post is. We are there to have a fun day and enjoy our cars I would hate to seee someone injur themselves and or car by dowing something stupid.

As Zee mentioned. 'Toyota' techs put 5W-30 motor oil into my Transmision to see how things went and all is good so far. The box is not as sloppy and feels alot firmer without the 'locking up' that we are used to. This may not be the resolve for everyone. This is what toyota tested with my car and it seems to have temporarily 'solved' the issue. DO NOT quote me as a 'fix' for this issue. I do not reccomend people follow my lead. If you do, do so at your own risk

OMFG!!!!! thx for pikin that one up for me shao.....although I said 'I want a trust turbo", not one for a TRUCK!!!! and you thought the 2ZZ-GE in the yaris/echo was a tight fit hahahahaaa......where do i get a BOV for that thing???

Sava Intensa - German brand of Dunlop, nice directional pattern and they stick like sh!et to a blanket and a fairly good price too :D

Ever wondered how our stock Sportivo Rims look on another car? Well I sold mine to a guy that has a Mazda2. They are are agreat fir and I must say they look pretty damn good also. Sportivo Rims on Madaz2 He has also painted them (2pac) to a champagne gold similar to his car. What you think? cheers :D Danthuyer

soz Griffith Nathan Campus (in the carpark @ roundabout on bottom level) Not usre if my mrs is coming she HATES my car. Becuase I spend more time with it then her....:P