theDefiant1

Great responses guys; thanks. I've just joined 9thgen, and will look around there now.

Please excuse me for being devil's advocate here, but I have some techincal questions - hopefully someone out there can answer them. The crank pulley is one of six pulleys connected by the belt. How will replacing one of them make such a big difference? Surely it would make some sense to have all of them replaced with lighter material, or at the very least the crank and alternator pulleys. Are the claims of this product realistic at 5-10% increase in power? Even 5% on a sportivo would equal an additional, what, 5kW ATW? And supposed better fuel economy, faster RPM, less wear and tear etc (yay!). I was also reading through the workshop manual - replacing the part seems time consuming - is $50 a reasonable price for installation? Less, more...? Also, why would a mild undercrank pulley not be the way to go (such as unorthodox's one). Lightweight, smaller (but would you need a smaller belt, so an additional cost)? And the other clincher: the dreaded voiding of the engine warrantee if it all goes to the fan. Any thoughts? Just some questions that have been running through my mind. Still interested though.

You got papers??? My parents got this option with their camry and there were no papers... Time to give Toyota a call?

"Oh dddddear" said Piglet. It seems as though I may have to order mine separately, otherwise I will be stung for postage twice. No-one lives near me. Not even close. So it may be one less for this GB...

Please tell me they get rid of that sounds baffling when driving with the rear windows open...

Just wondering, does this unit come with a harmonic dampener? I know it's OEM not an underdrive, but still... there is no mention of it coming with the rubber bracket.

Just letting you know that www.toyotaterritory.com has TRD CAIs selling for US$242 = AU$290 (according to the eBay convertor. Is it worthwhile getting a competitve quote from them? Postage is unknown. Either way, their price comes out cheaper than the eBay site...

Feh, I just get my sequential shift lights to do it for me! Ecliptech FTW! <insert smugness here> (Dont mind me)

I'm interested This is the one that will fit into the facelift with a bit of a push, yes? Just letting y'all know, that I was quoted $545 by Castle Hill Toyota a few weeks ago.

LOL Some people have too much time on their hands!

*holds hand up* pick me, PICK ME But I am watching the exchange rate carefully... I want this to be 'profitable'...

Sarah! Avert thine eyes!

Is Sarah included, or are we considered a single entity?

I concur, but recently cruised at 120kmh and 3800rpm (favourable weather conditions?)

Out of all the cars I have physically, I rate the Echo Sportivo as the best bang for the buck. Running around complaining of a speedo that is out by a certain amount presents its own solution - if you know how much it is out by, then you can compensate accordingly. This is made easier with the fact that the speedo is digital, so you can be precise. Maybe that's why Echo/Yaris owners notice it prominently. An analogue reading is sometimes more difficult to judge visually, which is perhaps why there are fewer complaints. It also seems as though those with GPS devices are more sensitive to the differences. Solution presented - use what the GPS device tells you your speed is - though the reliability of GPS devices is sometimes dodgy (hey Big Pete :P ) I guess Toyota saves money on its cheaper cars by *just* staying within the set limits with speedos. Like with any car, if you want precise performance, you have to take the car to get tuned. No reasons why this cannot be done by a tuning specialist. Toyota may not offer this service due to their 'regulations' and what they consider 'reasonable'. Enough preaching. More driving.

IMHO it looks okay, but still... it looks very aftermarket. It looks aggressive, but it also looks cheap. I imagine it will also bring a lot of unwanted attention to your car (you know, the attention attained in the middle of the night in a carpark...) I remember a forum topic looking at bodykits made in Germany for a reasonable price (try a search).

Speedo corrector kit from Jaycar (www.jaycar.com.au) Search word = 'speedo' Speedo Corrector MKII $50. Kit number KC5435 http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?I...=&SUBCATID=

$1200 sounds like daylight robbery to me (my fathers car was towed from one side of perth to the other for $200). Maybe query the price and make sure its fair if game to do so.

I have the same issue with my Echo, which has resulted in many interesting conversations with law-enforcement officers. "Do you know how fast you were going, sir?" "No, actually. Ask Toyota for me please." Truth be told, I have never been officially booked for speeding in the Echo, but I do find that anomaly annoying. I know that Jaycar sell a kit that can fix this problem.

Some places (like supercheap the last time i checked) offer free battery testing. If a 2nd battery is causing problems, there may be a reverse current destabilising the battery, causing the acids to 'boil'. It may be prudent to check your electrics/wiring sooner than later - maybe it's not the battery. My knowledge on batteries is about a decade old, but I am trying. A $200-odd battery can ruin a +/- $30000 car.

According to their website, yes they are made to OEM standards, with a reduced weight. Any ideas on a reasonable price for installation? I trust it is too technical for an amateur DIY...

Chemistry 101 Get a bucket of water. Add in a generous amount of vinegar. Dip a dish-washing sponge in solution. Wipe over affected parts of car (wearing gloves is advised, double layer if possible). Vinegar neutralises acids. Rinse affected areas after washing, otherwise your bay will smell for a while afterwards, and seagulls may fall in love with you.

I originate from Perth, am currently in Albury, and spend a lot of time in Sydney. I can't wait to get back to Perth. Try Canberra - it's between Sydney and Melb!

I'll second that. *sob* no-one came to see me...

:) Glad to see you all excited about it - it absolutely looks awesome on my dash - I can't imagine it without lights flashing at me! Oh well, so much for being unique :P Those Canberrans who want to see it better catch up with me tomorrow or sunday! Have a great easter (or equivalent) everyone!