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Hi. Which eBay store did you get it from?
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Try Ebay i just bought some for my ZR6 55w h11 4300k for $56 can't believe how cheap they are.
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Hi all. I have a 2008 ZR6 that I am very happy with except for lights and brakes. First I want to upgrade the lights to the brightest legal possible. I am not a technical person. I had a look at eBay but did not understand much. Could someone please help me in selecting something good and also advice where I can have them installed in the south side (Sunnybank) of Brisbane. Thank you.
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Hi. Just to update the status - toyota replaced the faulty vvti and now its working great. No noise. I am so glad i got the extended warranty..
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Typically it is the first start of the day that produces the noise (in the period that it occurs if so) and then you usually don't get it again unless you let the car sit for a few hours or so.
An oil AND filter change usually gets rid of the issue for most cases for at least 10,000km. If you are experiencing the rattle way more often than that and well under 10,000km since your last oil and filter change, your VVT-i controller is definitely playing up.
It is not normal for this to occur on cars with VVT-i. They are meant to have a functioning locking pin in there to prevent this from happening.
Just to confirm, this is the type of noise you are getting right? I had to use another example because Murphy's Law states that all times I've tried to film my car doing it, I could never get it to happen (actually I've never heard it since I started using Penrite SIN 0, even after 15,000km):
Thanks for that mate.....well it use to make the noise first thing in the morning till I had the 60,000K service. It was ok for a while but its back again. now first starts are ok.
and yes, it does sound like that. I will try to record it and upload it.
Cheers,
Brett
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Hi all.
My Aurion ZR6 is making the VVTI noise. First start of the day is ok. Generally most other starts make the noise. The longer I leave it off the more noise it makes during the next start. Took it to Toyota and they changed the oil - that fixed the issue for about 1000ks. Toyota dealer told me that it is very common on all VVTI. Any suggestions.
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Hi all. My ZR6 has done about 20,000ks and will be a year old in March. Recently I have noticed a weird smell from the Air Conditioner. It's only there for a minute or so at the start. Any one else with this problem.....
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For me (in no particular order):
- Lack of control over suspension mode, say between sports mode to cruising mode to comfort mode;
- Basic telemetry system;
- Inferior sound system (no iPod dock etc);
- RWD/AWD system would be better (even the crusty VRX Magna came out with it, pity the car looked more like a Sigma);
- Foot Brake system;
- Rattles in car;
- No VSC on/off switch;
- Bad sports mode;
- No eject seat for those sticky situations on rainy days;
- Price tag associated with the above mentioned problems/inferiorities;
Agree to all of above - mostly RWD/AWD - a must for this car. Also lot of rattles and needs better brakes.
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Hi, This is a common fault - keep going back to your dealer !!!
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Thank you 2007ZR6, I will take your specs to Toyota and see if they can fix mine. They changed the bolts but it has made very little difference. Once again - THANK YOU.
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I've been having the same problem with my Presara and will be taking it in for the first service (at 3500 kms) next Tuesday. After reading this thread, I plan on mentioning the problem and seeing what happens.
Will let you know the result.
do u seriously think they will say, "Oh yea, toyota had this problem, and yea, we are lame at making cars.. dont worry, giv me few more decades to build a proper car!"
but they will "PROFESSIONALLY"(or should i say, the bullsh!t way) says, "Sorry, when you do face this problem in future, THEN book in your car.. coz we do build quality cars" :o my *****
I'm really not to fussed what they say! Overall, I am really enjoying my car, it is very well built, comes with everything I could want and drives a treat! The issue of pulling left is a small one, and whether it gets fixed or not, will not make the car any less enjoyable.
I guess you must have had a different opinion / experience which makes me wonder why you have stuck with Toyota.
This pulling left issue will result in increased fuel consumption and an increase in tyre wear. Make sure you get it fixed ASAP.
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Touring SE running in -- traveled 1,000 km - so far 10.5 l/100km City & 7.5 to 8.3 Highway (According to instrument panel display). This is with slight pulling to Left since brand new. If wheel alignment corrected and engine run in it should improve slightly.
go to http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/inde...showtopic=13268 re pulling left issue.
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2008ZR6; so I gather that you got your kit fitted by Fulcrum, but you're saying that Toyota should now have it as well right? After thinking about it however, I'd rather have it fitted by Fulcrum since I would trust them more given they are more knowledgeable about suspension.
If you don't mind me asking; what price range would I be looking at to get Fulcrum to fit the SPF2904K kit?
Hi Mate,
I had my kit installed by Toyota dealer but they must have got the kit from Fulcrum. I am taking my car to Fulcrum for wheel alignment. Toyota covered it under warranty.
I guess I'll see how much of a run-around my local Toyota service department is going to give me. The whole warranty thing is the only reason why I will rather have them fit the part (considering TEIN USA quote the part cost at USD$157, I wouldn't think the the SuperPro one at Fulcrum would be that far off). I do have my limits of patience, and I'm not going to keep running back and forward having them do jack all to the car and trying to convince me that everything has been fixed and is fine. If that happens, I will just go to Fulcrum and let the "professionals" do it. For the amount of hours Toyota can waste on me, I'd rather work some overtime and pay for Fulcrum to do it. I'll see how I go.
Good Luck mate - let me know how it turns out.
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2008ZR6; so I gather that you got your kit fitted by Fulcrum, but you're saying that Toyota should now have it as well right? After thinking about it however, I'd rather have it fitted by Fulcrum since I would trust them more given they are more knowledgeable about suspension.
If you don't mind me asking; what price range would I be looking at to get Fulcrum to fit the SPF2904K kit?
Hi Mate,
I had my kit installed by Toyota dealer but they must have got the kit from Fulcrum. I am taking my car to Fulcrum for wheel alignment. Toyota covered it under warranty.
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People wont be able to see the kool "Sportivo" stiching on the seat if you put on a seat cover :P
True True Very True my friend. Thank you for showing me the light....
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Don't bother, mine arrived 2 weeks ago and i was highly disappointed. they are customed made by another company, theres no sign of a toyota logo anywhere on them and the black colour i got doesn't suit the rest of the inside of the car. I was tempted to take them back, but i can't be bothered arguing with the clowns. Highly disppointed
Thanks Mate.....apperciate your feedback.
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Has anyone tried the genuine Toyota seat covers and do they look good? Thanks.
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My ZR6 does about 12.4 L per 100 Ks in short run and about 8L per 100Ks in long. I don't know how accurate these figures are as there is always a lot of fuel in the tank when the fuel light comes on and it says 0KM in fuel range. On a full thank I get about 530K out of it on average driving.
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Your Toyota dealer will only fix this problem if you keep going back to them. Tell them what part number to put in - see my previous post. The only problem is that they don't know the proper wheel alignment specs. I would recommend going to Fulcrum for this.
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I have had the same problem since I picked up my ZR6. The dealer did wheel alignment twice and then they agreed that it was a problem. I just got my car back after 3 days. They changed Control Arm Bushes and installed a kit - SPF2904K. I am 100% sure that Toyota have no clue at all what they are doing. It has not fixed the problem. They told me that I would be very happy with the car after the new parts are installed. The car pulls left even if I am on the extreme right hand lane of a 4 lane high way.
I asked the dealer if the TRDs had the same problem and he said yes, but it was not really a problem as it only happens on Queensland roads - BULLS**T.
A friend of mine works for Toyota and she told me that Toyota knows about this issue and the only thing they are doing is wheel alignment. They don't even want to know about it unless you keep going to them.
We were looking at buying more Aurions for the company directors, but have bought Holden Calais instead - much better car. No problems at all.
Whenever I meet an Aurion driver, I tell him about the problem and they thought that it was only with their car.
Please keep spreading this information so that Toyota does something about it.
p.s. the fix from Fulcrum does void the warranty and you will always have to go to Fulcrum for wheel alignment as only they know the right specs for it.
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I have the same problem. I have cleand the mooh roof side rubber with water, dust gets in the rubber. And its ok. Toyota must have some type of clear tape that they can put on the frame to fix this. As some times they use the on the door fram.
I have the same problem in my car - tried cleaning and everything - worked ok for a few days and the noise is back. TOYOTA SUCKS - will sell mine and get a Holden.
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CONGRATS MATE!! I just picked up mine about a month ago. Its a ZR6 Inferno as well. Best looking colour on that car. Overall I am happy with it. Only dissapointment is that the car pulls left a lot.
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*sigh* Yes I've noticed the same problem with my SX6. Had Toyota carry out a wheel alignment yesterday and noticed a little difference but so far I don't think it's perfect. Gotta check it on a perfectly flat road.
Perhaps we should all e-mail the same person at Toyota about the issue. If we all put in complaints then they should admit the factory fault and have something done about it. Trouble is they might not do a recall cause it's not a life threatening issue.
e-mailing Toyota sounds like a good idea. I will try to find out an email address and will post in ASAP. We have to do something about this.
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I bought a ZR6 about 2 months ago and I am having the same problem. I have been informed by a friend that it is a factory fault and not something that a simple wheel alignment can fix. It can only be fixed by Fulcrum Suspension using part number SPF2904K. Hopefully Toyota does a recall soon to fix this problem. Keeping going back to your Toyota dealer.
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Thanks for the post. I have found a few on eBay. Will post details soon. Cheers.