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Yeah guys they are definitely euro wheels Which is why hardly any stud shows through, The wheels are used to having a lug bolt not a lug nut. Only thing I can think of... Is is possible to extend my studs? Or is it just not worthwhile Did a search and not much came up

Just checking out D1 nuts, they pretty much have a hex head to do them up? Only problem is that the wheel studs don't protrude that far from the wheel, which would lead to an inferior fit. Does anyone have a spare hex head lug (D1) I could try out that could send me? :)

Tried to put my new 17's on today, they fit great, but. Only problem is the wheel studs come about 1/4 through and just stop. Looked in the bag of nuts and they aren't lug nuts, they're lug bolts. Lug Nut (what I have) Lug Bolt (what I got with the wheels) Heres my problem Chatting with my mechanic and his advice was to sell them But thought I'd just try here first to see if anyone had any ideas? Obviously lengthening the studs comes to mind, but the gap to even put the nut on doesn't look like it would work & even if it did wouldn't be able to put a tool around it to tighten that for sure. Unless I get a hex lug nut? if that even exists... Am I screwed? Please offer up your advice :)

Was thinking the other day after watching a Would there be such a thing say as an aftermarket device that you could weld in yourself? Check the image for what I'm thinking. The user would cut their exhaust system somewhere along the piping. The user would then buy a Varex that had specific diameter piping and then weld it up & be able to use it just like a normal varex system with butterfly valves which control the pitch of the exhaust? Has this been done before and is available to purchase? Or do Varex have IP patents on the full design? Seems like a simple idea to me, but then again I don't know that much about exhausts, and the one thing I was thinking is that the butterfly valve would cause back pressure issues? Just my .02, now whats yours on this idea?

Hey guys. Brought a full system off 'RedSportivo' a few months ago (tks to 'juvenile' bringing it up) But decided I don't want to go through with putting the full system on and have since just installed the system axle back which i'm more than happy with. The package is: - Sportivo Headers (little bit rusty on outside) - Sportivo Midpipe (engine to rear axle good condition) Chuck on a new muffler and you'll have a full 2.25' system. Located on the North Coast of NSW (SE QLD). Happy to go for a drive to meet you somewhere or something. Price is $100 for the two items, I originally paid $250 Post up or PM if interested. Cheers

welcome to the forums mate. easiest way is to open up your dash or somewhere similar and just tap into a 12v power supply, usually RED. theres a full guide on how I did it. It may not be the same for your car but its a start. If your anywhere near the north coast of NSW I can give you a hand but my advice is just to get reading, forums, google etc and you'll be fine, its really easy to do. goodluck!

All I can say is the amount of prep you put in (getting everything smoothly sanded and filled) is what the quality of the coat will be. I haven't done a bumper but today did a RH mirror cover as I had damage Heres how I went about it: Washed Sanded it fully back Filled the deep scratched in with body filler Sanded it back Primer Sand Primer Color coded top coat. Now I've never done any paint work but its really simple. Just make sure you take your time. Body filler is fantastic, but apply it in light coats so you can sand it back easily. Good video (these guys have awesome, awesome DIY tutorials) check it out: in this video he does a full bumper respray on a white subie Goodluck, post up photos too :D

Must be something to do with all the kids the owners have to look after Don't know where you're getting your info from, your factory service interval would be almost certainly be 10,000km - it only drops to 5,000km if you drive in extreme conditions (ie towing for long periods of time, short interval trips in very cold weather, extensive idling/low speed ie taxis, couriers etc, driving on rough or dusty roads) - that is direct from the Toyota website. A lot of members on here will service their car more regularly though - I tend to do oil changes every ~5000km, but that is because the 7A has a history of burning oil. Other regular services such as spark plugs etc will get done at their appropriate interval as specified by the service manual. *Checks service manual* Woops! I swear it was 5000k in my book, I stand corrected :) Must just be what I was going off then, because yes I agree a lot of people do the 5000k oil change

Despite the fact that such a long duration was the overall cause of the failure, I wouldn't be surprised if it was in fact the service that was done that was the straw that broke the camel's back. Definitely, I think the oil was holding the engine together and couldn't handle the shock of the new oil Except factory service schedule would be more likely 10,000km, and most services wouldn't cost $200 (simple oil change and rotate tyres for instance), so you're off by at least 50%... Don't remember what it was in the Tarago but know for a fact that the factory service interval for my Corolla is 5000km, would be thinking its the same? Not sure if you pay to get yours done or you do it yourself, but when I'm working most invoices ranged from $180-$220 for minor services.

Working at a friends mechanic shop for a few days a couple of weeks ago and we had this happen, it was all quite funny and I've just gotten off the phone with him now. A lady came in with a 2002 Tarago for a knocking sound in the engine. When we got in the car to drive it onto the hoist we noticed there was no last service sticker on the window, which we though was odd but you know it happens. Checking the log books, this lady had brought the car new, straight off the lot and has had it ever since. She got the free complimentary 1000km service and tune up as you get with most cars. After that there is not one entry in the log book, I'm starting to get worried. Luckily the lady was still waiting for her husband to pick her up and we asked her when was the last service, you know maybe the partner does them at home. She validated our disgust and fear, this car had not been serviced for 179,000km. Not even kidding you guys, and it was still running! My mate said he would do the service but made no guarantees. After the service the car was running, and the knock had mostly disappeared, so happy customer. A week later she called up, engine is blown. She comes into the shop and hurls abuse and all sorts. As my mate is trying to explain to this ignorant fwit that the 179,000km before hand traveled on the engine without a service is what caused her engine to blow, not the fact that we serviced it. Ends up walking away 8k out of pocket for a new motor and then fitting. As she was paying the bill, she said. 'I knew I shouldn't of got my car serviced' I honestly don't think she will get this new engine serviced either. But doing some math I actually think shes come out on top here. Say she got it serviced everything 5000k at $200 a service. That would be around 36 services over its 180,000k life time if all that was ever done is oil + filter. 36 x 200 is $7200 worth of servicing. That dosen't include any other major parts or engine work. So honestly, after everything, I think the $8000 engine fitting would've still left her in front on the $$ side of things. The ignorance of some people...

Hmm that is pretty steep for an 80k service. But I guess there was a fair bit involved in the service. But say they were charging for benefit of the doubt $120 an hour. That's 4 hours just to do all of that? (4 x 120 = 480) Was this done at Toyota? I can understand a bit of time to say get to the fuel filter, bleeding the brakes and removing and filling up all the fluids, but for 4 hours, far out they were moving slow, considering a routine service could be done in about half an hour by most mechanics. But I guess that's the price you pay to not get your hands dirty, not have to do the job yourself and hopefully have it done to a high quality. Although I do feel for you, thats an expensive service. Possibly from now until the 90,000k service, heck maybe even the 100k, do it yourself? I couldn't see it requiring to much more than an oil and filter change, check of all the fluids and a basic inspection? In the manual or your service book it tells you what needs to be done at each service anyway, so if its not to much trouble and you have a bit of time one weekend maybe have a go yourself? You'll probably save $150? and it gets cheaper everytime you do it. If you need any help, I'm sure there'd be plenty of people on tocau and also on the magical resource Google to help you get the job done :)

Yea try not to get the full cluster. Just ask for the little black fascia bit. its about as big as a piece of paper so you will save heaps And takes about 10 minutes to install The little screen is called a HUD mate Features on the BMW 5 series as like a 5k extra ontop of RRP but you can have it for free if you have an iDevice or Android :P My thread on HUD http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?app=forums&module=forums&section=findpost&pid=452705 An awesome HUD I'm thinking about buying http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Heads-Up-Display-HUD-KM-Rpm-Speed-water-temp-gauge-/110708044366?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19c6b6b24e BMW Extract http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicles/5series/sedan/2007/allfacts/ergonomics/hud.html HID's set me back $35 delivered from eBay and I highly recommend them. H7 4300k 35W HID's

My cluster at night. Now just imagine it blue

Okay. I had a stock cluster in my car. This one, assuming you have the same http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Toyota-Corolla-Dash-Cluster-/160558555119?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2562091fef#ht_500wt_878 But because that looks horrible at night and so bright in my eyes I brought one of these from the states. Much cheaper http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TOYOTA-COROLLA-2004-2006-CE-gauge-cluster-OEM-F11-22-/260297764946?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3c9af4b052#ht_1553wt_863 Now its a direct plug and play but 3 problems arose: 1) The fuel gauge was off due to different size in tanks 2) It wouldn't light up when I turned my lights on, different pins 3) The odometer was in miles So what I did was, as you can see one cluster is black, one is white. That is simply a piece of plastic, say a fascia So I swapped the piece of plastic and kept my original cluster with the new fascia Looks so much better at night. They are called a Levin or Spotivo Cluster here in Australia but expect to pay at least double. I payed $100 delivered But now knowing what I know, just email a few sellers in the US and ask for the black fascia bit. Wil cost you probably $20 because its about the size of a sheet of paper. I paid $60 in postage for a cluster i dont even use now. When you take your cluster apart, i'm 99% certain it will need desoldering of the LED's And not just take out and replace. But honestly, get yourself a Sportivo or Levin cluster or one from the states, it will look so so so much better at night

I'm a bit nervous about it. Kenshin X has a great write up though. But those LED" look so darn small compared to even the 5c coin I've taken the cluster out and attempted to put blue celephane in place but it didnt work haha So will have to go the full route and use the solder Not sure if I have the skill to do it though Do you have the Levin cluster?

WOW Love it! I disconnected my cigarette lighter light, well took it out because I just could change the color of it. I may change it, not sure, this guide will be good help though, so top job And WOW also to the stock lighting Green stock? ahh looks horrible I also have a Mazda 3 and when you get in, everything from the speedo to the stereo is a perfect colour match in red Oh well, hopefully the rolla will be all a uniform colour eventually Are you gonna do the instrument cluster mod?

Masking tape is the answer mate! The picture is crappy but its a phone camera so can't do much. Looks near perfect, no huge bright dot or anything. Its just a little bit brighter in the centre, hardly noticeable Looks great and suits my headunit's blue colours. Heres an image anyway, but honestly mate, small bit of masking tape around the bulb is the way to go Now just to wait for my wide angle LED's and do the cluster PS can you please upload me a photo of the wide angles in action?

Will go get a night photo in about 10 minutes Stay tuned

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I have those T5 LED's mate. Well they are sort of the same, mine has a rounded top, yours has a flat top. Hmm might order some and see With the duct tape thing you are talking about, yes it stops the circle But then there is a big splotchy patch on the clock when the light is brighter all around it and honestly looks worse than the circle itself! I think i have the solution I brought just a regular T5 Blue LED Got some masking tape and covered it up and put it back in the clock While not perfect, its certainly an improvement on the big bright circle Its a bit fiddly to get the masking tape right so I suggest stripping the clock right down or at least taking it out of the dash so your not constantly moving a dash around and just have a play around. You will get the desired results because the masking tape still lets most of the light through just somehow stops the circle for the most part Don't use electrical/duct tape it just looks horrible The T5 LED which I covered in a small amount of masking tape The result which I'm pretty happy with Can't wait for my Wide Angles to get here, might finally be able to finish my dash colour change after months of trying to get it right Oh wait, now the cluster haha

In that picture which one is it? The one of the right or the 3 on the left?

Wide angle LED?! I did not know they existed, you have just saved me a lot of time :) I have done the clock Its a bit hard to get right because the LED leaves a big blue circle where the light is and I still havent got it right yet ):