GZE_Bandit

You'll find Optimax is more like 95-96 RON from what I've read

*wince* Vortex is pretty low RON, about 94-95 I think, and Caltex fuel has known to be dodgy on occasions...

Thanks for this. Was reading the first page then realised you had to subscribe for that article :(

The problem is that not all Mobil places have the Synergy stuff...I know the ones down here dont. Only place Ive seen it is Sydney, which is why I'm sticking to BP. Knowing what crap they put in Optimax, I wouldnt be putting it in my car more than once every 5-6 tanks...

I apologise, I should have specified 'regular premium' rather than 'regular unleaded'. As I said, the performance of your engine relies on what its tuned for. If it aint tuned for 98 RON, I dont see how you could get a performance increase out of it. But hey if it does then go for it. My car for example, I switched to BP Ultimate once I bought it and Ive been getting power problems and pinging at low revs, therefore I'm putting it in to be tuned to that specification. Mind you being a jap spec engine you'd think it would be tuned for like 101 RON or something... What Im attempting to say is that when people say 'oh put high RON fuel in your car it will run better' I laugh...unless your car is tuned to accept and work with that fuel, it wont do jack.

Astra turbos are sweet little machines. Would buy one in a snap if i had the cash.

If you car isnt turbo or s/c then I doubt high RON fuel will make a *huge* amount of difference, since the car is simply not tuned for that type of fuel. Remember this is Australia not Japan and regular passenger cars (which the Corolla is - it aint a sports car people) are tuned for 95 RON fuel, ie regular unleaded. Saying that, Optimax has fuel additives in it and these may be screwing around with your engine, rather than the low RON value.

Exactly, I find paying $500 for what is basically a bit of pipe with 'TRD' stamped on it morally outrageous. But hey, if you have the money and are willing to spend it, be my guest :)

Well looking at mine (redid it today)... Flexible piping with high heat rating - $24/m 'Air filter mount' (basically short steel/aluminum pipe length) - $30 Piece of PVC to get piping through to front cavity - $5 Air filter (semi cheap Supercheap brand) - $30 All up about $100, plus if you want to make an air ram to direct air into that front cavity. Of course if you want a K&N thats about $130 for the filter. Rollamods has a good example on his cars I believe.

Or make one yourself and spend the $500 odd you saved at the pub :)

Supercharged = super fuel usage :)

I get just over 400km a tank :) Might be my driving though... She only drinks Premium dude!

Try it with an SS and see how much you cry :) Trust me its not fun.

I believe the strut braces go for about $150 odd each?

Pedders wanted to charge me $211 to install two rear springs (just the rears mind you) and wheel alignment o_0 $1100 if I add new shocks to that :( Lucky theres a place down the road who will do it for $120

For $40k Id buy an Astra turbo just to be different heh. Or wish I had another $20k for an Rx8 *sighs*

Old, but good

I had this pointed out to me today and I was wondering if anyone on the forum had one? If so, what kind of performance do you get out of it? Im curious as to how the turbo works with the variable valve timing. http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_...04_toyturbo.htm

I'll be there if I'm not working...

I wonder if the radar system would get a complex after a while :-D I can just see is now... <BEEP> The moron in front of you has slowed down for no reason yet again. Initiating forceidiotdriverintogutter mode.<BEEP>

Ouch Falkens are that much? *wince* Ah well...

Well I work in wollongong most days and live there, so I'm around most of the time :P If ya want to hook up sometime then sure. You should come on some of the Toymods or Twincam cruises as well. Muchness fun hehe :)

Not sure what the new gearboxes are like, but I've been told Toyota 'boxes have a tendancy to be clunky *shrugs* And the one you test drove was a demo model, which means low klms but a lot of gearshifts. Its been run in a lot more than a brand spanking new one. If youre desperate I'm sure you can get an adapter plate and put in a supra gearbox or something hehe.

Is that $850 for 5 wheels plus rubber or only 4? And where did you pick those up may I ask?

I'm sorry, if it were a sportivo forum, then call it that. I believe its a 'corolla' forum. It's amusing that you seem to think the only good corolla is a brand new sportivo. Perhaps THAT is the reason several people are making remarks? A corolla is a corolla, new or old. If you make statements about one type being the 'best' then you're opening yourself for abuse. I'm not saying my car is the best corolla out there, far from it. But I wouldnt say sportivos are the best either. Think outside the square :)