theDefiant1

Heh - awesome idea for JDM - eyelids, grilles, lights, and introducing the new, improved... exchangeable dashboards! You too can keep up with the latest incarnation of dashboard! Why replace dials, gauges and meters when you can do the whole kit and kaboodle... Look, it's been a long day. I had special people in today, and it's really taken it out of me. Still, it would be interesting to get customised dashies and consoles.

2nd photo... I like the girl in the red top.

Nice dashboard...

That would be my choice. Respectable, good looking and powerful.

i think a badger running in a wheel placed inside the engine bay would work better. You wouldnt even need the hammer... Think of the torque!

I have PPs. but am reluctant to put them on my rolla. Reason being that I had them on a 96 Lancer GLXi, and it got broken in to no less than 4 times with the plates on, but not a single time without them. You also have to live with the fact that if you annoy someone (purposely or otherwise), that they will forever know your plates and thus car. You stand a good chance of getting away with shenanigans with regular plates. Mind you, my plates did read "Defiant1"!!! FTW.

I leave Canberra for Sydney on the 9th... Sorry i'll miss out!

HS! If that was a 'little poke', then I can only image what would happen if he caned it. "poke" to the sound of a mass recall...

I'd still sooner go with a toyota...

1 No you're not invited now f@#k off 2 Yes we do you f@##$n d@#k a@#$##e 3 Refer to point 1. :D :P Only joking mate. I agree smart, respectful drivers and relatively small friendly forum makes ours so much better. :D Damn. I haven't laughed like that in a while!

We as Toyota drivers don't seem to: 1) Organise hoon events (unless i'm not invited to them) 2) Btich incessantly on the forum and at each other (unless I don't see it or ignore it) 3) Drive at breakneck speeds on public roads (unless you're smart enough not to gloat over it) Is it the Toyota image that 'tames' us (in contrast to other brands)? Image the Volvo forum then... TOYOTA: Reliable cars, smart drivers.

Active on todays forum, last post Noc 29, 2006. While i am here, can someone please inform me as to who and/or what Team Cascade Blue is/are?

I'll be driving up to the Can early April...

Agreed. Call me naive, but the last thing we need is gang sort of stuff happening (eg holden vs ford, us vs them). Others (non-TOCAs) may not realise that we just want to put faces and cars to names. Speaking of which, should we notify the police if we gather in large numbers? Perhaps Today Tonight??? (they're always looking for good stories...) LOL.

Ya, i never used to be a fan, but then diorama came out, and i couldna believe it was silverchair. very orchestral, with lotsa different sounds adding depth and richness to their tunes.

Jenolin caves would be good, but would we go there just for the twisties? or do the loop back to oberon? or go back the same way we came? could head out to Mt panarama from there? geeezzzz, ALL THESE IDEAS!!!!! I think my head will explode in 3....2...1...............BANG!!!!! Even better, half of us can use one entrance to Jenolin (better spelling, eh), and the others use the alternative, and see who gets there first. Then we can do the reverse on the way out!!! Mt Panorama??? Brilliant idea. If someone could organise a track day I think a few more souls would appear?!

There's tape that does 100mph? I'm confused :( Surprisingly yes. I saw some at BigW - 100mph tape, $10 for 25m. I need a hobby... What about we head down to Genolin caves? I can see it now - 20-30 cars heading down *that* road...

Thank that guardian angel looking over your shoulder! (I believe they are Toyota part SH3W or PH3W) Live to drive another day, Samuel. Try not to let it replay through your head to much about how else you could have handled it (I know from experience). Just be thankful you walk away with nothing more than replacing an inconsequential piece of plastic.

Its cheap because they obviously dont budge on mods. Im more than happy to pay an extra $300 per year over what you pay so I can have . . . . . . CAI, Konis, Springs, Alpine Audio etc etc etc etc. Horses for courses, if you dont want to mod your car, WQBE FTW, if you do . . . . . then you know the answer. Very true - point taken. I think my philosophy these days is to wait and see what happens in 2008 with respect to work. If work is good and pays more, then the rolla is my oyster and i will spend all that is necessary for it to reach its true potential (play moving music in the background!). I guess in the mean time, the car is stock and i'm saving up for the mods. It's a nice compromise for now. When I figure out what is going on, i will return to this thread and ask which companies are offering the best deals by you guys (keeping in mind the car will be in perth by then), and so it will begin...

ROFL! I wonder what was on the back - perhaps a Maserati trident??? Damn, i've become cynical in my old age...

It also looks like a much taller vehicle. I wonder if the seating will be similar to the echo/yaris where you sit very upright bus-driver-seat style? If so, it will loose any pretense of sportiness (I know, i have both).

Riiiiight Then it would be a surprise to say that i'm paying $400 comp cover, with a $400 excess. Sure it's bundled, but that's still pretty damn cheap! Agreed value is $27120. WQBe FTW?

Thanks for the info. My insurance is bundled at the moment, but when the time comes for renewal, I will look around - probably come back to the forum and ask who the best insurer is. WQBE hasn't given me any troubles, but they are a bit anal retentive. I wonder if I tell them AAMIs quote they will try match it to keep competitive... Time to have fun!

Hi guys and gals, Just a quickie regarding regarding installation of a CAI and insurance companies and claims. While there is a constant debate about whether they are legal or void warrantees, it is also prudent to inquire with your insurance company if it will void your cover. I was on the verge of buying a CAI, and asked my insurer (WQBE) as to whether it would be a problem. Long story short: yes. Despite the fact I don't think with their collective knowledge know what a CAI is or does, the fact is it attracted an increase of $1000 towards my excess. Note not the annual cover fee, but only if a claim is made. If you attach a CAI without their knowledge, and have an accident or have your car stolen, WQBE WILL NOT cover you. You lose a ~$25000-$30000 car all for a ~$300-500 CAI. Not worth it in my opinion. Naturally, you can shop around and state said modifications, but always remember to check with insurers before you mod to see if you are 1) still covered and 2) if your excess will increase. Damn bloodsuckers. Over a decade I have never claimed. Those with CAIs, you are officially envied.

Ultimate hack: I hate people driving in front of me. Can't stand 'em. Need to get them behind me. An open road in front of me is a good road. Anyone want to cruise with me from Albury to Perth (or at any points in between)? Nice open road - as long as you're behind me!