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I have not posted for a while however forgive me as i no longer own a sportivo anyway look, i agree with Stuart on this one in regards to the superior build quality, ride comfort/quality, styling and interior of the SP23. My mate has one that i reg drive and are a passenger of and they do have a lot of low end pick up however they do run out of legs when the revs hit 5000-5500 - dam shame. It will out handle the stock sportivo anyday period. I am biased and i love the sportivo for the pure smile value when driving it out on some country road, early in the morning on a cool autum day, the roar of the intake as the revs build up and then screaming all the way to the redline as cows and sheep freak out and run for cover from the approaching beast...oohh i am getting flashbacks. Mike.

The clear tail lights look awesome..mmm was going to get them at one stage. I live around liverpool area sort of and have not seen you either..i'll keep my eyes peeled hey.. Mike PS What do you think of the guys at Jetspeed. I found them pretty rude and not helpful and they look at you weird when i said Corolla Sportivo...

Gravityfreak, Does this cutting of the pipe have any effect operationally that you know of? Mike

And Dave is a big guy! So depending on how heavy the other guy who was driving the SX maybe would have some bearing on result... Good stuff Dave Mike

Dakota, Thanks for your comments. It just seems so conflicting i mean i asked again my Toyota dealer that i now get my car serviced at and they said not to worry if anything does go wrong with the engine (i have a CAI fitted) it will be coveredf. They said that they have to prove that the CAI caused the prob. It is only if something happened to the actual CAI it would not be covered. How do we get clarification on this matter. As you said if it is not in writing how will it stand up. I am sorry to make people think twice about installing a CAI on there new sportivo's or corolla's as once you have it on you will not take it off - guaranteed wow factor. Feel free to respond guys of other things you have been told by service dealers. Mike

Is any one else freaking out here about the CAI fitted to their cars now? How do you know if your running too rich/lean? Can it be fixed? I know leaning out is far more dangerous for an engine. My sis is buying my car and i don't wont her to have any probs with warranty and such.. Mike

Hi Guys, What do you think about the extended warranty offered by Toyota?Worth it if keeping car yeah Do you think that if say you had a CAI or exhaust that this would effect overall warranty or just those particular items that have been modified? Feel free to respond Cheers Mike Ps does anybody want to buy my ITG filter?

Sorry Dave for not going..ill health prevented me. Congrats on your output mate. What is the bottom line on the dyno sheet? I am def going to the next one. Mike

Hi Everyone, U know the bulge on the bonnet of our cars well someone has dented mine in. Can anyone recommend a trustworthy panel beater in Sydney? Cheers Michael.

I did, however please navigate to the corolla bodykits under the GI Style body kit (silver corolla). I want that insert or whatever it is. Asked one of the staff at carmate - very unhelpful chap - said did not know what i was talking about. Anyone know? Mike

Black Lights I hope this works Sorry if it does not.

Got the car back today. Yep i happy with what they have done. Still a tad hard to shift when in lift but a big improvement on not being able to shift at all. I think..no..i am in love wih my stivy wivo again Guys get it done. There is no excuse now for shifting troubles. Cheers

Hi Everyone, Sorry to bring up and old topic however thought you might like to know that there is an un-announced recall on our beloved sportivo's regarding the clutch. Apparently this is the root of the evil for the sticking gear shifts, notchiness etc etc.. I am getting my car back tomorrow so i will keep you informed how it goes. I suggest everyone get in contact with there dealer if you have not already done so. Cheers

Thanks Guys..i love this forum. I will check for splits/cracks in pipe. Peekay as always thanks for your helpful comments :) Ok the gearbox problem well as you know i have like some others various problems with sticking gear shifts, vibrations and clunking when ****ing. My clutch also was squeaking and has been for about 4 months. Ok so i took it in for service at Western Toyota at Guildford (highly recommend) and told them of my problems and again about the clutch that apparently they fixed last time <_< .Anyways they took it for a spin and said yes there are problems - no ****. Received a ph call saying that your car wont be ready for some time as waiting on parts for the new gear box they are putting in Thanks Mr Toyota. I cant wait to take it for a spin now to see if it has resolved the problems. Mike

Hey Oz, How did you fix the problem?Will it do any damage? I can't check at the moment because my car is in getting a new gearbox..thats another story Cheers Mike