sugizo_esp

Hi Guys,

It's been a while.

Recently, those metallic gun metal paint has started to peel off my air con control console and everytime i look at it, i feel bad.

I'm thinking to take the panel out and respray it but does any body know what the paint code will be to match the OEM colour?

A new replacement part would cost over $100.

I don't know if it's worth the hussle but i dont enjoy looking at paint peeling things.

Thanks!

PM'ed you

how much $ you selling it for?

Does the steering wheel control still work?

I think its actually better to rev the engine one once in a while to get a better fuel eco

Yeh, i've checked the reinforcement bar and foam block. It doesnt seem to be bent as it was a light hit. Also, his rear bumper seems to be softer then my front bumper. So i have no idea whos sound is it.

Now where are all the clips that do the connecting point? And what are you referring to for reinforcement connecting point?

Its not music sound

Its the "Bomp" sound he get when your bumpers have been presured on.

Well, I cant find a single scratch or crack so what can i do?

Its my number plate that his rear bumper had hit first

thanks guys,

Checked the bumper front and inside. Dont see any crack at all. I hope its all good.

There are us tgetting more lunatics on the road.

Went to local shops for lunch just then.

At a T section from the main road i was turning right, this car from small street wants to turn right , i knew he probably didnt see my car .. Which is right in front of him making a turn. I sounded the horn and accelerated out of the way.. How could you miss a car which is right in front of you?

And on my way back home, This car turns and drives in my lane. How great is that??!!

Are all drivers becoming blind or what? And deaf. With no intention of stopping when warned with a horn. This is bloody ridiculous.

Parked at a st in the city waiting for a friend around 5.30pm with my headlights on. The car parked in front suddenly put in reverse gear. As soon as i saw that, i had my hands on the horn already. He started reversing, i horn him. he had no intention of stopping but to further accelerate. I sound my horn non-stop which is loud enough for everyone on the street to stopped and look as he bang into my front bumper. I heard a "BOMP" sound.

I got off the car and i told him off badly as i was very angry and ****** off. He gave me the lamest excuse i have ever heard. I cannot see your car and i heard nothing. He must be blind and deaf to not see a car with headlights on shinny behind him and couldn't hear a horn which is loud enough for everyone on the street to stop and watch him hit my car.

He just doesn't know how to drive. He shouldn't even be on the road. Furthermore, hes only has a mainland china license in simplified Chinese tells me he has international license. Is that thing even valid?

After inspecting the car, there are no visible damage. But i'm not sure if it's safe to say the car's ok. And if so, anyone know where that "BOMP" sound could come from?

it seems everyone is lazy to drop an email to your dealer, but here it is.

They replied with a NO.

I'm sure some dealers will do it.

How hard is it to change a bloody dash??

O/PAK for SX includes the Optitron, VSC/TC

I wonder if this can be install for existing 07/08 models.

I really want that optitron meter

I just for the slim weathershield from TRD Hong Kong

Set the mirrors out abit maybe.

You always try to keep a mental picture of your surroundings. know where the cars are arround you too

http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleD...p;pg=5&vf=0

It's here finally?? Maybe.

Starting jan 09.

If it is, the price increase of 750 wasn't too unreasonable.

Mines about 14k old, serviced on time

true do you rev it much? hit high end speeds? like 180? check your oil?

Nah,

I dont rev it much. pretty much around the 2.5k mark under 3k

ohhh your a good driver LOL! :) hmmm engine should alritte only when u see it going about 2.2k rpm then you should be worried. what i do on a cold start is turn on the car then let the revs drop to 1k then start moving. the high revs also depends on the type of engine oil toyota uses in the service because some oils are crap and when you start it revs ur car high as.

That's what i do too, i wait for the revs to drop before moving off. I think it's only these 2 days that the car has jumped up higher in rev on cold start. I'll see what happens tomorrow.

**** aussie dolalr makig it so expensive to import parts wish kits were sold here in aus :(

meh this is homo i think nengun is the cheapest atm around 500 for the c-one front lip trying to hunt down some new springs from c one as well 500 for that. i wont worry about the rims yet since i love the tyres on it yoko advans very good grip :D

Is that shipped? I still think i'll get the TTE lip only cos all the others hang out too far.You getting the C ONE ?

mate ill see how big is then ill decide but most likely i will. does anyone have any suspension upgrades for the rolla yet? c-one has suspension upgrades from 600 dollars. springs start at 600 then shocks are expensive so yeah, then you got the full coilover sets for it. lol i might just get the springs for now :)

Just getting springs will harm your car and suspension in the long run.

I rather pay abit time and get it right the first time.

Mines about 14k old, serviced on time

true do you rev it much? hit high end speeds? like 180? check your oil?

Nah,

I dont rev it much. pretty much around the 2.5k mark under 3k

Mines about 14k old, serviced on time

Hi All,

Just these 2 days i notice my cars cold start rpm have jumped abit high. It's around 1800rpm. almost 2000rpm.

Is that normal? And the car's garaged.

Just wondering what other owners are experiencing.

It doesn't seem to be that high normally.

Everything comes in to Aus gets watered down and $$ up.

Theres the $$$ sucking government's equation.

The key selling point for the new corolla/Auris was the interrior dash, push start and gadgets feature....but in Aus, all them is taken away and u only get the case of the car unless u are prepared for to pay over $30k. Which i wouldn't for a toyota. Absolutely Ridiculous

Been thinking about this lately.

Is it really necessary to have those VSC/TC.

Sure it saves lives but having all these electronic driving aim just seems driving no long driving.

Accelerate too much...you can throttle cut and auto brake.

In the end, it just makes a driver worst in driving.

Just a thought. <_<

hey guys i just received an email on the price of these parts.

For both the levin mudguards and side skirts.

Hi William,

Pricing on both is $1,160 inc GST.

Thanks

Glenn Hawkins | Parts Interpreter & online sales

Ridiculous.

$1200 for 2 piece of skirt and a pair of mud flaps.

Or get a kit imported

You could have this better spent else where.

Yeah, the concept version is actually pretty cool.

I'll be happy if i can take the front light and rear light set.

And the glass roof if i can.

LOL :D

They will sell you at a ridiculous price.

Your choice to buy it or not.

I'll be happy if its a supercharged if they really gonna make one.. But what about the price?

ZR is priced around $30k

Would you buy one if it hits $40k?

I'll get a Golf instead