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.