GR Corolla

While I’m here getting 12 MPG on my Lancer EVO VIII’s last tank LOL

To be fair, I can’t keep off the boost

 

mine has gradually improved with more miles. I’ve got a bit over 6000 miles and it bumped up right after my oil change (amsoil signature).. I’m getting like 5 more mpg on the same trips. It’s super strange but I’m not gonna complain

 

The turbo noises made me do it…. Probably like 2.5x more induction and blowoff sounds than stock. Has all the cool sounds now

 

Nothing major, but I put in the IMT pigtail that leaves it on by default, install was super simple

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Swapped out the center console for one from the regular corolla, PN 5833-12180-C2 for anyone interested







Also peeled that stupid sticker by the wireless charger off while I had easy access with the console out

 

We had almost two straight days of rain due to tropical storm Helena hitting here in S Indiana. I got bored:

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Mine also gradually went up. First 1000 miles or so I was in the 26-27mpg range. I've never reset it and at about 5500 miles (9mos old) it's sitting at 29.2 lifetime average.

I used to drive in ECO unless I wanted to play, but the last three tanks of fuel have been run in Normal. It's only dropped from 29.3 to 29.2 with that roughly 650 miles on Normal. I didn't really change my driving style and it's all local miles on pretty much the same streets. I know 650 is only 12% of the lifetime miles, so I expect it to continue down a bit, but I'm thinking 1-2 mpg at the most.

I think the car shifts a bit smoother in Normal vs ECO. Then again, that could be all in my head.

 

I installed one of these today in the rear dome light. The on/off switch won't work with it installed. The fit is too tight. I love the extra light so as time allows, I am going to try to trim and/or file to make it work.

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I replaced my tires and wheels today. Been waiting on the replacement lug nuts for a few days.

Fifteen52 Turbomac wheels with Continental Extreme Contact DWS06+ tires. Requited a concentric hub adapter.

I like it. Kinda looks rally inspired. Keeping my OEMs for Summer.



Man, those Michelins would not be good on any slick surface.

 

Thanks. I'm about 11 months/6000 miles into owning it and it still makes me smile every time I walk in the garage.

Got a better pic earlier this evening.

 

Just shy of 9,000 on mine. Putting it away for the winter in the next few days.

need to wash it and get my battery tender hooked up

 

I'll still drive mine over the Winter but will avoid salted roads. I'm in S Indiana. We don't get a lot of snow and ice, but there's still enough salt laid down every year to eat a Tacoma frame in 10 years or less . I really don't want to apply Fluid Film so... being retired I can pick and choose those Winter drives days.

Luckily, I live near the County Line and the adjacent county population is low, so they don't salt a lot. Hoping to slip across the line and get some snow action in with the GRC.

 

I probably will next year some after I get some new tires. I'm still on the original pilots and waiting for those to wear out before swapping to some all seasons.

 

I designed and cut a piece of bling for my engine compartment. Thats patterned after an actual head gasket.

I think the red is too much. That version of the cut kinda sucked anyway (font too thick/letter interference) and it was too cold in garage to be doing any spray painting. I'm going to cut another one and try silver or white next round.

 

Too much red. I repainted it.



Also, I installed the $64 AliExpress blue lighted window switches. They worked great... after I made them fit.

They are actually same color as the handle lights. Camera angle makes them look white I guess...?





There were several issues with the driver door set (other locations okay). They are dimensionally different from the OEM switches. I had to use some washers as spacers to give the door lock button enough clearance to not stick in the down position. Also, the back side of the new switch set collided with a feature of the door panel. I had to cut away a 1/8" x 2" piece to provide enough space to snap everything back into the armrest.




I had to cut away the full length of that surface that shows the dent.

 

Silly these don't have back lit window controls from the factory.

 

Or door handle lights. I also got those off AliExpress. They are about 3000 miles old and no bulb burnouts yet.

 

Rolled over 6,000 miles today. I swear I fall more and more in love with this car daily...


Fully loaded: 2 people, dog, ski gear, snowboard gear, hockey gear, luggage etc averaged 23.5mpg going into the wind... 26.5mpg coming back East!! Car was FILTHY