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Corolla Sportivo
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2005
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New South Wales
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Sportivo - Tyre Recommendations
Squalled replied to layzie's topic in Corolla / Corolla Sportivo Club
Ah great choice mate. From memory I ran them anywhere between around 36-38 psi, can't really re-call too much as I had a puncture repair done and they filled them with nitrogen which I didn't want -_- -
A few of the ZZE12x owners go for the 86 headunits since they also have the option for GPS and I believe they're a direct plug and play, as far as I was told anyway from one of my mates that had one.
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New to Toyota - 2005 Corolla Sportivo!
Squalled replied to Squalled's topic in Corolla / Corolla Sportivo Club
Yeah I gave them a good clean as well afterwards. Yeap W.A., not sure if they have one themselves in Sydney but maybe another detailing shop sells their gear for them and what not. The foam cannon is a really nice addition, it feels top notch and it doesn't topple over or anything. I'm pretty happy with it all round. Thanks Tony! -
New to Toyota - 2005 Corolla Sportivo!
Squalled replied to Squalled's topic in Corolla / Corolla Sportivo Club
After weeks of what seemed like endless showers and storms, they cleared at the right time for the weekend and I finally got to wash the beast. FINALLY! Started off with the wheel cleaner, I tend to only use it when I haven't washed the car for a long time since my brake pads generally don't give off a lot of brake dust so it's usually pointless during the weekly wash times to use it. This time around, I got the most intense reaction I've seen on the front wheels. Usually I get little bits here and there but this time there was plenty of purple liquid about. I let it sit -
Part# for Engine Oil Level Sensor - Corolla Sportivo
Squalled replied to layzie's topic in Corolla / Corolla Sportivo Club
I wonder if the the South African based cars have it like ours which would make some sense too seeing as the Sportivo's were being assembled there. -
Part# for Engine Oil Level Sensor - Corolla Sportivo
Squalled replied to layzie's topic in Corolla / Corolla Sportivo Club
Yeah that's what I remembered but wasn't quite sure if it was the case or not. -
Got into a bit of detailing stuff during lock down last albeit, mostly entry/beginner level gear seeing as there's a lot I'll need to learn over time and to see what works best for me. Product: Bowden's Own Happy Ending (yes a silly name I know). A finishing sealant used with a pressure washer. Application: Mix the formula 9 parts water, 1 part H.E. in 1L snow foam cannon. Apply to wet car after a wash and rinse off as soon as possible once the entire car has been coated. Experience: This has been my go to coating for a few months now. You can't really beat the ease of use, simp
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Part# for Engine Oil Level Sensor - Corolla Sportivo
Squalled replied to layzie's topic in Corolla / Corolla Sportivo Club
I've seen the sump removed on an 04 and looked to be the same as my 05. I believe the Celica one is different to the Sportivo's in terms of the sensor from what I was told a while ago. -
Sportivo - Tyre Recommendations
Squalled replied to layzie's topic in Corolla / Corolla Sportivo Club
Are you running the stock rims? Personally I ran 205/50 Michelin Pilot Sport 4's on my 16" rims for a few years and they were waaaaay better than the RE002s I had before. Wet and dry, there was endless grip with them. Only downside was I felt it accelerated a little slower than the RE002 only because I went with 50 profile where as the 002's were 45 profile. Most guys these days tend to run 205/50 which IMO looks perfect on 16s, 45 profile looks a little small but the acceleration is much nicer. I personally don't rate RE003's that high after having Pilot Sport 4's. I re-call seeing RE004 -
Part# for Engine Oil Level Sensor - Corolla Sportivo
Squalled replied to layzie's topic in Corolla / Corolla Sportivo Club
Not sure if this any help mate - https://jp-carparts.com/toyota/partlist.php?maker=toyota&type=153150&cartype=6&fig=1105 You may have to contact the parts department as they will likely have a better idea. -
New to Toyota - 2005 Corolla Sportivo!
Squalled replied to Squalled's topic in Corolla / Corolla Sportivo Club
Let's get right into the New Year right. Going to be updating the forum thread a lot more regularly than I ever have before this year (well I hope at least 🤞) For Christmas, my parents got me a new vacuum since our old one had been out of action for some time and I was using a dying dust buster for a long time before not even really bothering much with my interior. It's the Karcher WD3 and all I can say is wow. It's probably the best vacuum I've used and reminds me of using the vacuum's you'd find at car washes in terms of how powerful it is. I have used it a few times now but -
New to Toyota - 2005 Corolla Sportivo!
Squalled replied to Squalled's topic in Corolla / Corolla Sportivo Club
I'll say it has, I had planned an overseas trip for this year with my partner and we had it cancelled last minute before we would've gone. We were both pretty bummed but after everything that happened, we were glad we didn't get stuck overseas. The headlights are factory ones that I'll have pull off the lenses to paint the insert/surround as they are. I have had them polished a few times but the damage is also on the inside and I'd have to pull them apart to fix it. I'm not to happy with the paint on this set so I'd rather re-do another set with what I've learnt since to make them even be -
New to Toyota - 2005 Corolla Sportivo!
Squalled replied to Squalled's topic in Corolla / Corolla Sportivo Club
Last update to finish off the year. 2020 has been a tough year for all us, some more than others. A lot of things haven't gone to plan this year but I have a lot to look forward to next year. I've got quite a list for next year, I think I'll be lucky if I even get half of it done but hopefully I can get most of it done during my leave early next year. Other than the usual maintenance and problems that arise, here it is. - Replace current headlights with new black housing headlights - Monitor leak (potentially power steering pump) - Replace the clutch and flywheel (if needed) - Cl -
Ah nice Ian. I found a setup on Steam that helped remove some of the dead-zone when playing Assetto Corsa and it was honestly a game changing. Some of my PBs went down by more than a quarter of a second or more, which doesn't sound like much but with such a minimal change driving flat stick I thought it was a good addition. I was tempted to get a Fanatec wheel when I was looking but ended up with the G27 in terms of overall value I feel you can't beat it. Sadly I'm just mounted to a desk with a "gaming chair" which I've always thought is good enough for my use anyway.