Jeriko

Many moons ago I lost the skirting of the car and stupidly just cut the whole thing out and really want it back. It's the part that wraps right around the wheel, and underneath the engine. I believe (Correct me if I'm wrong) it would have helped with aerodynamics, and I also have notcied the front bar likes to flexalot now that it's not there. It has made it alot easier to do oil changes, etc but I'd rather keep the engine clean. Anyone know where I can pick up a new one? I've been thinking about just going to a wreckers. Also is it only the sportivo's that had them or did all corollas come out with them?

I totally re-wired my stereo - Didn't replace the front speakers, was a sony unit aswell :) double din t/screen. I can confirm the tweeters are wired together with the front speakers. Unsure if there is a low/hi pass filter somewhere, I would assume so. But can also confirm that I'm only receiving high frequencies out of the tweeters. I didn't think about wiring harnesses I love to solder... Done a few of these now in all my cars I've owned. Right down to the amps in the back (That I never screw in cause I get to lazy...)

Sorry to post this so late but - The Sportivo's had issues with their gearboxes. Check out the stickies :) I managed to get a brand new gearbox out of hinterland toyota cause they could never figure it out (Told them about it everytime I took it for a service then 5 days out of warranty the guy finally said yeah theres a problem...But since I had been telling them for so long Toyota HO told them to replace the box at their own cost :D) - it also didn't fix the situation. Always felt like the gear stick would double click in and then you knew it was engaged, 1st to 2nd was impossible to shift aswell. didnt matter where I shifted at. Replaced everything with stage 2 clutch kit (All up parts and labour was $900) Got a faster response out of it and no more gearshifting issues - Ever :)

Cheers for the replies :) Will be taking it in again to the mechanics hopefully very shortly. Will point the mechanics to this page. They are xperienced but just haven't worked on this type of engine before and information is quite hard to come by. Xoom I wouldn't have minded if they left the power fc in it :P Filters were all cleaned out during the rebuild - to my knowledge and paperwork alot has been replaced, but all to toyota specs si everything should be fine and matching. Keep yas posted - hopefully with good news :D

Yeah I just had my engine rebuilt - And it ain't lifting properly either atm but working with the mechanic currently on that issue. I had a little bit of extra work done to the engine - mild port and polish and replaced the timing chain, guides, stainless valves and springs etc basically repaced as much as possible cost me just under $6000 ( and 3 months in the waiting time for parts, mechanic hadn't heard of MWR decided to get everything custom made ;/ ) - Thing that **** me is a brand new 2 ltr 2zzge is about 9k - Coulda whacked that in and saved a ****** load of hassle and gained a **** load more power!

G'day, Just had the engine rebuilt and port and polised in the Sportivo after bending 8 valves.... She's driving beautifully now down low,eve torquier than before - Have been asked to wear it in and then I give it a go at the 1200km mark Car won't rev past 7000 RPM - You can feel it trying to open to high lift but it just flattens straight out. Have thrown it on a computer to figure out if we are receiving any CEL warnings but sadly no. I am dead certain the lift bolts are not an issue - It's an '05 model stivo so it had the new design bolts in it, and asides from that prior to taking it to the mechanics for the rebuild, I needed to make sure i had it in high revs or the bitch would stall, average of 25% compression in 3 Cylinders and 1 Cylinder had full cmpression. So as any normal driver would do --> I lifted the whole way to the mechanics without an issue :P Would I be correct in assuming if we aren't getting any CEL warnings or check engine lights that the sensors should be fine? I've done a little bit of research on this issue and can't find a whole lot on it. Basically I'm looking for something to give the mechanic so he has somewhat of a checklist to check on. After paying $6000 for the rebuild I really want this to work, And with the power I'm getting down low now - I can't wait to hit lift.

I can't quite remember what the brand was but I got a stage 2 light weight flywheel and clutch kit for $650 Was a F1 purchased it if Ebay :) Gave me extra HP aswell the rev jumps up alot quicker. Installation of it was done by Tunex in Harbour Town - was charged about $500 for the install. Was really happy with it. Not a very hard job to replace, just need to remove the wheel hub from what I heard. I was quoted about 3500 from Toyota and that was with standard clutch. Also - When this was replaced it fixed that ****ty 1st - 2nd gear shift. I complained to Toyota about that **** for ages - Even managed to get a brand new gearbox outta em - Pity that didn't fix it but I got a new gearbox at 75k so not complaining :) You don't need a heavy duty clutch in your car unless you are putting down alot of power - My stivo is approx 190 HP and the clutch is rated to about 275 hp - IMHO suit the clutch to your car and your needs.

Definately your clutch! I had the exact same issue. Needed to use the top of my foot to pull it back into position... The Fix - New clutch & Flywheel... P.S I paid about $850 for my F1 lightened flywheel and clutch installed...You guys are gettin ripped :P Check out this link http://cgi.ebay.com/F1-STAGE-2-CLUTCH-KIT-FLYWHEEL-00-05-CELICA-GTS-2ZZ-GE_W0QQitemZ350314747494QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item519062d666 Currently have this xact setup and I swear by it. Have used Exedy clutches before, very bitey. These are perfectly suited to the HP we put out...And will handle about 250HP :D And with the lightened flywheel, she is so responsive, runs up the revs quite quickly :D

Spotted Rol14 and the other red Stivo (Forgot the plate) at willowbank. But missed your runs :( Damn announcer kept telling everyone to go back to their cars...Really wanted to to drag Rol14 too, but she was always lined up to far in front and couldn't get a shot... Next time ;)

:P Exhaust is too damn loud!!! but the new airbox makes it helluva lot quieter. How u been long time no see! Haven't been in here for a while. Done much to the car lately? Just come back from 2nd drag night, ran a 15.2.... I Should be able to get better than that :P only .4 off both the V8's I raced :D

I did mine th eexpensive way. installed muffler first *twin pipe, not sure what make, would needa find out* This did nothing. After this I got stainless steel 2.5" to the cat. This didn't do much either, a lil more torque replaced cat with 2.5" Hi flow cat *again, not sure wot make* and the difference wax extremely noticable with low to mid torque. Didn't notice much more up higher. Just alot damn louder Still havent replaced extractors yet, but talking with stoitsch in miami qld atm. expensive...and definately the wrong way to go about it...but I wanted to spend money...and I did notice what each thing did in seperate stages...Basically the whole system was useless until I did the cat and unless u got f/i 3" is a massive loss of back pressure

Saw Flier comin couple days back Jumpin onto the highway at Nerang sth....Wish I had my car, My stivo was victim to another deadly pot hole on Old Coach Road.. Both left mags gone, had to replace both I was following in a ****ty Camry!!!jet43...The name Implies nothing.... Nxt time mate :P and you took my exhaust aswell :P But Damn they sound nice, so I can understand why

If you know how much RMS per channel the head deck puts out on each channelthat is very handy. I know the issue with old stock head decks was that they didn't put out much power. Most head decks these days put out a min of about 40w thru each channel. This is not RMS. Correct me if I'm wrong but RMS is roghly Wattage divided by 3. RMS is a more accurate measurement of power. Depending on the speakers you purchase is how well they will perform. purchasing something that runs at 200w is not necessary unless you are running amplifiers. And if the speakers you purchase say Nominal 200w, they are useless. That means normal running rate these speakers need 200w to work well..Your stk speakers would have done a better job, or if they are an expensive set, will sound the same/meagre imprvements. I have found when using the existing head deck, the punch series rockford fosgates seem to be a great speaker. Not requiring large amountsof power, but the peak rate is unbelievable for some which means if you do want to amlify your speakers it's possible. Mind you. The cheapest way to do it is to purchase a line convertor. Cut the wires frm your speakers, wire the amp up to those wires, and then purchase a cheaper set of speakers that run off amps :P Make sure the amp you purchase has a line out, and then you can simply add on extra speakers with extra amps ;D

G'day With the help of Evo, I finally found my way :) albeit a little bit late but, we still got there! Was good to meet everyone, looking forward to popping up and catchin up a lil more often wanna start heading out for track days and how'd the new strut go evo?

hey jeriko, if you want to, we can meet up and i can take you there no sweat :D thats if your up for it? Sounds like it was a good turnout B) damn.... i seriously hope i can get my wheel back today :o Evo Sounds like a good idea! Was looking forward to last nite aswell...damm