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Really good to hear that the Rollas with their drive by wire ETC systems will work! I've ordered this: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2013-Latest-Version-V1-5-Super-mini-elm-327-Bluetooth-OBDii-OBD2-Wireless-Mini-elm327-Works/640630805.html Will let you guys know how it works paired with an App such as Torque. Loads of good reviews from real buyers and I've seen a couple of Youtube clips showing it in action. Looks promising...

Hey Everyone! Got a bog standard 1ZZ-FE and seriously thinking of the rear sway bar upgrade from Whiteline, part number BTR77 (22mm). As we all know, the Rolla is set up for chronic understeer, any chance that this could aid in higher cornering speeds, more neutral handling at the limit, whilst not being twitchy and dangerous? Thoughts from everyone who's got the mod would be really appreciated! Thanks!

Thanks! I found the Bridgestone Adrenaline Potenzas RE002s in the size I need, and they were really cheap! I wasn't expecting that at all!

Hi Everyone, Any idea if the 06 ZZE122 Rollas have the Sumitomo or Aisin front brake pads? Apparently they're different types and I need to know which parts to buy. Thanks!

Hi Everyone, I want to buy myself the new Dunlop Sp Sport FastResponse tyre for my Corolla (06 1ZZ-FE), but they only make it in 195/65/R15. Trouble is that the tyres I have right now are 195/60/R15... Will the bigger sidewalls still allow the tyres to fit and will I be able to recalibrate the speedo due to the increased circumference? Has anyone put on these tyres on their Rolla? Thanks!

Thanks for all the help everyone, I'll probably go for the DBA Street Series T2 Rotors as well at the QFM HPX pads...

Thanks for all the info Dave! Much appreciated! I was thinking of getting the EBC Greenstuff Pads or the QFM HPX for the pads and maybe the RDA Slotted discs for the front or DBA T2s. Has anyone had any experience with these? How long do they last, the pads and the disks? Both the RDA disks ($150 front set) and the QFM HPX ($90 for fronts) are a helluva lot cheaper than the stock combo ($250 rotors and $90 pads), so I'm trying to see where the catch is... Will they be noisy, produce lots of dust, wear out after like 5000kms, or just fall apart after two hard stops? Any advice?

Hi Everyone, So the odometer has just gone over 135k and I need to give the beloved 'Rolla a good service. Below I've got a few things that I wanted to ask the forum, your help would be much appreciated! 1. I plan on changing the brake pads all round as well as the front discs. Is there any chance that I could get the Sportivo's pads and discs? I'm looking to upgrade the brake performance on the car, does anyone have any suggestions regarding brands and what products have worked well for them? 2. What is the size of the front and rear brake pads? Is there a specific type that I need to get? Same goes for the front discs, what is their size/type? 3. I want to change the transmission fluid for the AT, do I need any tools? Is this an easy procedure? The fluid looks quite dark, I 4. I also want to change the front driver's side floor-mat. Any good places where I can find one? Any good aftermarket ones? 5. The "tightening of chassis nuts and bolts". What do I need to do? has anyone ever done this and has anything been loose? 6. The cabin air filter. Does the Corolla actually come with one as after the last service at a Toyota service centre, the filter is missing... I would like to thank you all for your help! It would really mean a lot to me! :) Mike

Can anyone help???

Hey Guys, I've noticed that my brake pedal when its fully released can be moved left and right with the side of my foot. Anyone else experiencing this, any way to stop it??? Also any upgrades ou there to improve the brakes on a stock Ascent??? Mike

Just wanted to know what other people think! 2006 Rolla Ascent Auto Whats good? Whats bad? Driving opinions? Steering feel? Handling? Engine? Refinement? Comfort? Interior? THANKS!!!

Hi Guys, I've developed a strange rubbing noise from the front left suspension. Whenever I go down from a curb on my driveway, or at slow speed encounter a speed hump, I hear a strange noise from the left front. It's not metalic in sound more like something rubbing, even maybe a crunch??? I want to have a look at it myself, does anyone have any technical diagrams, so I can take a look myself. And today was my first day with my new car as a learner, I got my lovely 2006 Rolla a week ago from a family member. Also does anyone find that the driver's seat doesnt go low enough, I keep catching my leg on the wheel when I step of the gas and onto the brake. Mike

Hi, Does anyone know if the Levin/Sportivo steering wheel will fit on the Ascent as I want to get rid of the old one on mine. Do you guys have any easy suggestions on how to improve the performance and make the handling better. Also, can someone tell me how to perform an ECU reset, and what to do after it. I want to ensure that I do it right not to stuff anything up! Will it help with the performance? Cheers, Mike

Thanks for your help! Would you know where you can get a TRD air filer? A dealer would probably have them. To imporve the handling I guess the sway bar would be good. Are there any other simple things that I could do. ie Air Filter? Oh and the car is a hatch.

Hi, I just got my dads car and am a new driver on the roads and have just about read every single piece of motoring media on the planet. Haven't really driven any other cars before and was wondering what everyone thinks of the 2006 Corolla Ascent Automatic. How do you guys think it handles, brakes, acclerates, if the auto is up to the job and how much feedback and feel you get through the steering column. I am pretty innexperienced with cars and will certainly want to get some modding sone like a better exhaust (can't hear it), brakes and suspension, so any suggestions on what I should do to get started? Cheers, Mike

Hi guys, I have had a look on the forum and have not found anything to do with Corolla 2006 steering wheels. I don't like the wheel (too big) and would love to see if I could have a sportivo leather steering wheel instead. Also would it be possible to get the leather four spoke from the Levin? Would anyone be able to tell if these items can be bought somewhere? I don't have much experiance but am a massive Corolla fan and would love your help. Mike

The whole thing vibrates, you can feel it everywhere back seats and front, especially in the doors when they are open.

Can anyone suggest what I can do to imprive the performance of my 06 Rolla Ascent Hatch. Like: suspension, muffler other stuff?Where can I buy such things? Are they made by Toyota? Is it possible to get the Sportivo's suspension?

All the vids on the web are other corollas which have different engines. Was just wondering if anyone had any personal information on the accel times.

The rim size for the 2006 Rolla is 195/60R15 and the load index is 88 speed is V. Thanks for your help!!!

Out of curiosity, how long does it take for a Corolla 2006 Ascent with 1ZZ-FE stock accelerate to 100? Just want to compare with mine!!! THANKS!!!

My Corolla 2006 Auto SECA starts to vibrate whilst idling. The revs are sitting around 600 in drive and are higher in n during the idle. I've done about 93000km in the car and for over a year I have witnessed a rough idle that cause the car to vibrate. The vibrations are worst when the car is in drive and they become better when the selector lever is moved into neutral. I went to my dealership with the problem and last year they changed something called an idling valve? Didn't really fix the problem and indeed I believe that they had no clue what on earth they were doing. The dealership also said something about my tachometer showing about 200rm less than the engine was actually doing. All sounds a bit fishy to me! The vibrations get worse as the rpms fall, so I think that they do have something to do with the actual speed of the engine. Any suggestions what is causing this as a modern car should not vibrate this much and how can I fix this??