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I dont know much about exhaust systems, but I'd say that the length refers to a length, not a diameter.

Me too.

Thats the part I took out, thanks, you saved me having to take a pic :D

I've been waiting for your opinion. My mind is at ease now. :) I'll probably pop it back on before services.

I'll try and take some pics today if i get a chance but basically, you know the black tubing that runs from the airbox inlet down and around the headlamp? Yeah that=gone. The tubing meets a white resevoir just infront of the wheel housing (i believe most people are running their CAI's down into there.), that white thing that is usually connected to the intake tubing is the resonator. Basically acts to damp the vibration output at the induction system's natural frequency (resonance). Now that that's disconnected, at or above 3000rpm the induction system has a noticable booming noise. Mostly under WOT only though so I can live with it. The hand test? Basically i would throttle the car at the throttle body whilst holding my hand infront of the intake tubing (before) then at the inlet to the airbox (after) and subjectively note the level of suction. The system feels less restricted by the convoluted intake tubing that Toyota designed for quietness.

I just disconnected the airbox intake tubing and replaced it with, nothing. Man what a difference it makes to airflow, the engine seems to breath much easier, though i'm yet to test it extensively. Just the hand infront of inlet whilst throttling before/after. Of course, the resonator is now disconnected too, man, it sure is louder. Much more boomy. But now I'm scared for my warranty guys... :o There's no chance I can damage anything is there?

I'd definately come along to watch a dyno day.

:( Nah I haven't seen that, but I'm definately into Anime and Japanese film :)

Take heaps of pics and make a how-to please!!! :D

User IZZ-FE has one I believe, he'll be able to give you some good insight.

Sounds like someone has some info they want to share ... :) You must tell us all that you know! :D ← Well, I've driven a prototype build with the V6 engine in it. The engine is very nice, it sounds much better than current model and is much more nimble. I've also seen the body and it is actually a good looking car. I'm pretty convinced it's going to do well.

What's the impact of this?

Don't worry, it's good. :D

With fuel prices as they are at the moment I'd go higher, 36-40 psi.

Tidy work on the wheels man, I can tell you're proud and you should get a lot of enjoyment out of those. Well done! 1 question.... where'd you get the body colour mudflaps?

There's a lot more to wheels than just the rim radius. E-Gene's got a good starter.

Facelift Corolla Sportivo maybe... :P ZZE-122R = 1ZZ-FE engine : Ascent/Conq/Levin. ZZE-123# = 2ZZ-GE engine : Sportivo.

Alright good points fellas. Guess I'll have to learn to leave my potty mouth at the door :P

My guess is that it is most likely when the car comes to a stop, condensation built up on the outside of the AC compressor warms to ambient and the water drips off it.

The one you linked is In_D_Major, who installed a short ram+pod. I know the one you mean though, the guy who pulled his stock air box apart, I never did see those pics... It was this guy: YDOIT4 http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/inde...indpost&p=49665

Hit and run? Oh man that's got to be the worst. You seem to be dealing with this quite well, I hope everything turns out ok for you.

Don't forget the chrome!! :D

Hey guys I'm not even gonna mention the chat thread I tried to start. Nah I'm definately not gonna do that. :P Anyway, nice work man, glad to hear you're gonna paint it! Is colour matching gonna be difficult?

Haha some good points about the domain name azza! Look guys, I know $25 was a stupid over exaggeration. I shouldn't have said that. As for swear filtering, well, it's not like this site needs a G rating, I doubt many car owners are under 12....

I can borrow an electric rattle gun from work for a weekend if you need.