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After much thought, I ordered this Erisin unit off eBay this week: http://www.ebay.com/itm/231452401614?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT For only $290 AUD with free shipping it sounds like a bargain, so I'm looking forward to it's arrival. What stood out for me compared to other units was that it has 3 USB ports (1 on the front and 2 on the rear) so I can have my USB cables tucked up under the dash, and it has an external microphone input for Bluetooth so I can mount the mic in the factory position up on the roof map light. Before buying I was able to email the seller to make sure it came with New Zealand GPS maps too, so that's always a bonus :) Shortly after I bought it on eBay I discovered I could have got it a bit cheaper by buying it directly through their website (just my luck, lol) but for the price it appears to be a great unit for the money. This is a link to their website if you want to get it a bit cheaper compared to their eBay listing: http://www.erisin.com/erisin-es7668m-8-car-dvd-player-gps-sat-navi-3g-iphone5-vmcd-toyota-aurion-camry_p547.html

Thanks mateys! :D I swear the kids ride in more style than what I do!

Happy New Year to all! :D First photoshoot of 2015:

Thanks!! :D Haha, yep, already got those. My car has them from factory as it's the SE Limited model. The mirrors in that eBay link are for the 8th Gen Corolla, which uses a different switch and, interestingly, doesn't include the relay in the auction to make it work, lol. Some more new shots:

Welcome! Whereabouts in NZ are you from?

Some of the latest photos:

Thanks guys!!! ^_^ We've had a lot of rain here lately (and it's meant to be summer, lol), but the sun finally arrived today so I decided to make the most of it and snap a few pics of the Corolla:

Wow, it has been such a long time since I've updated this thread! Thanks for the comment Tash. Unfortunately I didn't realise I had another comment so I apologise for waiting almost a year to reply The car has gone through a number of changes since my last update. It's now sporting an FX-GT front bumper with custom fitted lip and has a lot more optional extras installed. Here's a fully updated list of mods and photos: Engine: * Replaced engine with 60,000km 5A-FE 16v DOHC. * Full 2" exhaust with Dynomax muffler and 2x resonators. * Custom 3" cold air intake (CAI) with Simota pod filter. * Header and front pipe (4-2-1). * Removed the catalytic converter. * TRD spark plug leads. * Painted valve cover red. * Chrome Simota oil cap. * Oil catch can. Exterior: * OEM AE101 FX-GT front bumper & aftermarket lip. * Genuine OEM Koito Toyota BZ Touring headlights. * BMW M3 trunk lip spoiler. * Aftermarket fibreglass sideskirts. * 35% "Night Rider" window tint. * 17" Advanti Photon alloy wheels (Hyper Silver). * Rolled rear guards. * Rear bumper lip painted. * 'SE Limited' and 'Toyota' badges removed. Interior: * Toyota Corolla AE101 GT seats + folding rear seat conversion. * Reupholstered door cards with OEM Corolla GT fabric. * AE101 FX-GT SuperStrut Momo leather steering wheel. * OEM Lexus IS200 aluminium foot pedals. * TRD leather shift knob. * Leather gear shift boot. * Rare OEM factory option Multi-Box. * Ultra-rare OEM factory option 'Air Fantasy' fragrance control system. * Rare OEM factory roof-mounted option Air Purifier unit. * Rare OEM factory rear-mounted option Air Purifier unit. * Rare OEM factory option cabin filter. * Rare OEM factory option motorised driver's seat rail. * Rare OEM factory option key light. * Rare OEM factory option floor lights. * Rare OEM factory option velour extended armrest. * Rare OEM factory option Burger Tray. * Rare OEM factory option Clean Box. * Rare OEM factory option felt-lined ashtray coin holder/storage compartment. * Rare OEM factory option under-seat storage tray. Brakes/Suspension: * Lowered on Jamex springs. * TRD 3-point strut brace. * Monroe GT Reflex gas shocks. * Resurfaced front disc brakes. * Bendix brake pads. Audio: * Sony Xplod USB head-unit. * Sony Xplod 6.5" 4-way front speakers (75w RMS each). * 6.5" 3-way rear speakers (95w RMS each). * Sony Xplod 4-channel 444w amp.

A few photos that I took today:

I decided to return to a couple of my favourite photo locations today as I haven't been back since installing my new wheels and window tint. Here's how they came out:

^ Haha nice. Great minds think alike Ahh.. so you purchased these from trademe and had to drive to tauranga? I don't feel so bad that I missed out on these now as I thought they may have been sold to someone who wouldn't have looked after them. Yep, that's the one :). Were you the guy who asked for the Buy Now to be put up? (member name 'ashsv'). I was going to ask him the same thing, so as soon as the buy now was up I clicked it immediately. Hopefully there's no hard feelings . I am certainly taking good care of them (they get meticulously cleaned twice daily and I park about 2-feet from the curb ) Here's another shot that I took today: Yes that was me. There are no hard feelings at all. I ended up driving down to tauranga on the sunday and buying a set of white 18" advanti fluids in perfect condition with similar tread left on the tyres. It must have been meant to be. (once we lower the car I will get some photos up) Your car looks fantastic. It's good to appreciate the subtle and tasteful modifications you have made to your corolla. Excellent to hear mate. I'm glad that it all worked out well in the end. My Dad's got some Advanti Fluids on his car, although they're only 16". Very nice looking wheels, and quite similar to the Photons. Looking forward to seeing some pics . Thanks for the compliment by the way. I appreciate it. If you ever see me driving around Auckland give me a toot

Ahh.. so you purchased these from trademe and had to drive to tauranga? I don't feel so bad that I missed out on these now as I thought they may have been sold to someone who wouldn't have looked after them. Yep, that's the one :). Were you the guy who asked for the Buy Now to be put up? (member name 'ashsv'). I was going to ask him the same thing, so as soon as the buy now was up I clicked it immediately. Hopefully there's no hard feelings . I am certainly taking good care of them (they get meticulously cleaned twice daily and I park about 2-feet from the curb ) Here's another shot that I took today:

Thanks mate. I got 35% tints installed yesterday. They're called "Night Rider" and are a lot darker than 'normal' tints, but still with 35% opacity. Here's some latest photos (first 3 are before the tint install) -

You could try and track down a JDM FX-GT factory body-kit. It consists of the sideskirts, rear spoiler and front bumper with fog lamps and splitter (the same design front bumper as yours, except with fog lights in the blanks). I'd send you them over from here, but the shipping costs wouldn't be worth it. apart from that you'd be looking at going down the custom route.

I designed some custom stickers the other day and had them printed today. I've put two in the engine bay. Let me know what you guys think :D

Fitted some new wheels today. Had to drive 2-hours each way to get them though. They're Advanti Photons and are 'Hyper Silver' in colour. Here's some photos (honest opinions very welcome) -

A couple of photos from today. Went to take some photos of the Auckland Sky Tower, and needed something to do while waiting for the clouds to clear: And a couple I took the other week:

Thanks mate ;) Thanks a lot! :D. I can't stand cars with canons and large ricer wings etc. Admittedly, a couple of my old cars had canons on them back when I was about 16, but over the years I've moved on from that kind of crap and now prefer my car to be subtle yet tasteful. I'm glad you like it B)

Here's some photos of the pedal arm that I took earlier: