apg39

hey guys, i just visited a exhaust dealership, enquiring about the varex for my toyota aurion. And they reckon that its a pointless gimic as wen its closed off you lose almost half of your power

I doubt HALF. Some small losses, yes quite likely, but its only re-routing the exhaust gas, not blocking. Then again if you have it on fully closed your not going to miss a little power because your driving 'sedately', more likely to want power AND exhaust noise when fully open.

...is their much power n noise gained wen it is fully opened?

Search 'Varex+aurion' on here & on Youtube...few videos up.

What would be another good exhaust system for power n grunt in the aurion?

No definite solution yet, but I imagine a high-flow cat, straight through mufflers would be a good start. More money means endless possibilities.

There's an airrunner airbag kit in USA, but as you'd imagine...quite $$$ & then there's shipping costs...

AirRunner - 2006 Camry

Unsure if Left hand drive & Right hand drive cause a problem. A guy in QLD 'INDOMI' (on Toyota Nation) has this kit on his Camry.

I went to Repco yesterday & they make a replacement filter, but most stores dont have them in stock because its a 'newer' car & most are getting it all done through Toyota servicing.

Why are you asking! TRD!

Silver is a hot colour!

And its limited edition now!

Dooooooo Eeeeeeeeeeeett!!!!!!!!1111eleventy

Unless Toyota has some (read: $$$$$$$$$$$$$) you may have a hard time finding them because the normal Repco/Stupidcheap ones aren't reccommended due to the side airbags not being able to deploy properly..

Perfect.

Now we just need people to read this thread instead of posting a new one first.

I'm thinking about saving for some Tein SS's - but 6kg front / 4kg rear?

Still a fair way down the track though so i dunno.

You'll need some bigger pics of the car...BUT if you tell me what wheels they are I might be able to put them on a normal black sportivo.

So, here's the good news. I went back to the company that installed the HU who also weren't happy with the final fit and loss of control. They have said they will no charge to me other than $200 for the change over, install the same JVC unit but the double din one with full size screen display. This will look awesome and more "stock" they will also extract the board from the original HU and hide that up under the dash and hook up to my display.

BONUS!

SIngle DINs would look funny in the stock spot, especially with all the silver panel surrounding it, Double DINs are way better suited.

Woot woot. We love progress.

Im even slightly keen to put a good lip kit on my Sportivo.

Nope sorry. Im pretty sure its a do-able size at the front but its not deep enough for one to fit, wires and stuff in the way. Be a perfect place for an Xgauge or some other electronics though.

Love that blue.

Check my sig \/ for my sport grill pic, ill post another later.

I used to have a rubbing/rattle at the top of the dash, but didnt do anything & until I just read this thread I didn't notice its completley gone?

Mind you I've taken the radio/AC/vents/console section apart about 6 times since then so maybe I 'accidentally' fixed it.

Also i love what you have done with the headlights, i have already printed the DIY instructions so wish me luck :)

Good Luck! Glad someone else is game enough to do it. Dont burn it like I did, I've picked up a spare for cheap to repair once I move into my own house. Would look mean on a black car.

Just looking at some options, has anyone on the forum changed the front and rear bumpers to the TRD aurion. I don't want to pretend my car is something its not but i do think it looks aggressive.

We've been searching for TRD replica bumpers for a while now, Thailand has some but were not sure of quality & perfect fitting etc. (Aurion is sold as the Camry in some Asian countries) I actually bought a Genuine silver TRD front bumper but long story short - seller is a ****wit and I got all my money back. Check back through the posts to see the other bumper updates we've had.

Its not about pretending to be a TRD, its just the TRD bumper is the sh!t. Wish it came on Sportivo as well.

Also apg39 you mentioned meets on a thursday night?

DJKOR should step in right about now, Im in WA but know they have Thurs meets every now & again...

Sounds like there must be a few Toyota employees that drive aurions?

There's one girl in WA who works for them, pretty sure she got an Aurion & has/had a R33. Either Nellie or Bondie....I get mixed up.

Aww come on, i like my badges :P

They stand out too much on a black car, and the Aurion badges are too plasticy looking.

Make sure you add your details to STATISTICS OF AURION DRIVERS thread

Welcome!

Where abouts are you from? EDIT: just saw in NOOB thread your from Brisvegas - made sure you head along to some Thurs night meets they plan.

Yet another Toyota dealership employee with an Aurion, and female too.

Planned mods sound spot on, there isn't much in terms of performance mods at the moment (aside from engine swap with a TRD :D) but we are working on it....hardest part so far is the ECU. Once we crack that & look at tuning we can do other things, like turbo etc..

Black Aurions are sexy, but get those badges off ASAP cos they look hideous.

Quasadilla's are better than tacos.

Beer me already. Im so disgustingly sticky with sweat.

Anyone going????

Im keen but just moved here & got no one to go with.

F*cking awesome lineup, wish I could be in 2 places at once. Been waiting for InFlames to come to Aus.

Saw this on ToyotaNation.

Some comments have been that Toyota has only made changes that weren't necessary.

If the Hybrid came with a lip-kit I'd mould it to the front of my Aurion. Actual picture of the hybrid isn't as sporty as it looks.

S'more?

Now this has potential.......get rid of the black on the bonnet & it's pure porn.

Cant make it, move into my house that weekend. If there's one going late March or April I'll make my way up.

Bugger.

Thanks for the update though!

Good Luck for day 2.

Once its done are they looking to sell off the shelf kits that we can order?

pictures of eyelids B)

thanks for that man! that looks hot!

so those will be the same eyelids we will be getting?

i emagine so man there the only ones ive ever seen...black car like urs would look mint with them :D

Better check, cos I've found this car with eyelids but I think they may be custom. I've still got my custom idea but until the money starts flowing again I cant do anything

Here's my very quick photoshop done yesterday. Got a bunch more but they wouldn't upload onto my phone & I ran out of time to try fix it. I know its not perfect & the old wheels are still in the reflection...

I think its got potential - even just by darkening the 'bling' grill its alot better. But I made a 'custom' grill on this one...the rest are darker.