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FROM SHELL. Shell Optimax out of stock. Due to circumstances beyond our control, Shell is currently unable to supply Shell Optimax to all sites in NSW, ACT and Vic. We aim to be back in stock from the 24th of November in Victoria and 27th of November in NSW and ACT. Please accept our sincere apologies for this inconvenience. For more information please call 1300 134 555. - hope all you Optimax users can get by till its back in supply.

Just in case you guys were unaware. There is the Bulldogs/Roosters game at the Stadium on Friday night as well as the olympic torch relay and official cauldron lighting. It could be fairly busy down there. I think the game starts at 7:30 so the rush could be over - but the carparks could be full. . . . and be careful of those Bulldogs supporters and enjoy the cruise.

Emailed a dealer and they said, "Toyota have currently stopped supply and delivery of all Corolla Sportivos. They have not advised exactly why or for how long but assure us it is temporary. In line with this they would also have removed it from their web site." Still doesn't say much. Wonder if all the new ones will be "Rick Bates Specials" and come thru his workshop with a few of his "Leanne Ferrier/GT Production" tweaks? . . . . . nah, probably not. BTW - no rattle problems with mine either.

From the Penrith Toyota website http://www.penrithtoyota.com.au/parts/proj_corolla_news.htm "Altezza type TAIL LAMPS !!!!!!!! After many, many enquires we have finally been able to get a manufacturer to produce these for the current shape hatch. They should be available around May. As soon as we have pics they will be here." No mention of price......

Yep, put me down as one of them.

Did you see the article on the new Lotus Exige in Motor magazine last November (I think??). Lotus have replaced the Rover motor and 5 speed with the Corolla/Celica 2ZZ-GE and 6 speed. Weight is 900 kgs and Lotus say it should go 0-100 in under 5 seconds. The tester described hitting 6000rpm was like lighting an afterburner. He seemed fairly impressed with the engine. They spent a bit of time sorting gearbox ratios as well. They ended up with the shortest ratios Toyota could supply.

also this one . . . http://homepage.mac.com/twilkers/PhotoAlbum10.html Injen CAI into XRS - again plenty of photos to give some idea of what's involved.

Check this out as well - plenty of photos. http://www.deepstaged.net/aemmatrix.htm how to fit the AEM kit to the Matrix XRS.

The temperature seems to make a big difference as well. Nice cool morning the car is awesome - but the middle of a hot day (over 30 deg) it doesn't pull anywhere near as hard. Anyone else found this? Wonder if the CAI helps on the really hot days?

Some fuzzy dice that says "No root, No ride" Just kidding - nothing.... Must've been someone else you saw.

Do you mean the new shopping centre with Woolies and Coles? I was there the other day - it wasn't left under my wiper. Must be another one in the area. :)

Definitely interested. Can I bring the wife and kids??

yeah, add another one for Home and Work

Rick, There is a Buy/Sell Forum - go to http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/index.php?showforum=17 Nothing's been posted there yet. S'pose that's where it would go.

hey lorman, You married?? >>>Marriage Lesson If you save money by buying a cheaper car for yourself, that saved money is not yours to spend modifying the cheaper car. It becomes hers. >>>End Lesson. I did manage to get some Kings Springs and 17x7 ROH SC Blades though ;) Thinking about a CAI now after all the positive talk in the group.