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the OEM system can be disabled but installers dont usually do this coz' they may screw something up and its more work. so just leave the OEM remote at home and use the alarm remote.
Owners manuals (my Vibe) states not to do this.
I believe my 99 Toyota Sienna said that somewhere also.
Why the 15"?
Car was design for 16" - just a thought.
Please share your experience if you've ever removed the front door panels on an '02 or similar Corolla. Where are the fasteners located? Did you break any?
Thanks in advance to all who reply. I'd like to hear from as many of you as possible.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Thank you
- undercoat
- paint
- seat covers
- rust
So far, I love the car. The only slight complaint is that it is very easy to scrape the bottom, even when being careful. And I doubt anti-chipping tape would protect that (it's not THAT strong).
Anyways, I am thinking of two more options for the car. The dealer said that mud guards would break off right away if I had them put on. This seems a bit far-fetched to me. Does anyone have them installed? If so, are they drilled on or is it easier than that to install them?
Second, I am thinking of getting a strut tower brace for slightly better handling. Has anyone installed one? If so, do you simply bolt it onto the struts, or do you have to do something with the struts (take screws off the struts, etc.)?
Thanks!
Thanks and Happy Holidays.
I'd appreciate any feedback.
Did it increase your mpg?
Please provide more info on where you had your interior upgrade done. I also own a 2002 Corolla and love everything about it except the interior! I heard there are cheap/flimsy interior wood kits sold on the Internet and I don't want to be stuck with one of those. Also, r u located in Canada?
Any details would be much appreciated..
noise when accelerating. The car averaged 29.2 m.p.g. on the first tank of fuel, I'll post more results later.
I own a 2003 Corolla LE. I am not very satisfied about my tires. The grip seems not good. I was thinking to upgrade my rim to a 16" inches to increase the grip but I also with to keep the good fuel economy. Or it is better to keep my current 15" rims(for fuel econ reason)?
What kind(brand/model) of tire should I get to replace the manufacture ones to improve the grip? Also not to burn out too quick.
I am not really looking into performance tires. I just want myself to be safer in the occasionally rush driving.
Thank you very much for helping me. Any suggestions are appreciated!
205 60 15 Yokohama Avid tires. It is an upsize but it barely affects speedometer/odometer readings.
Both cars were immediately transformed into much more pleasurable machines. Cornering, ride,braking, and stability in the wind all improved. Best money I've spent on these cars, I recommend it. Also you won't spend near as much money as a new wheel/tire combo.
Increasing the rim diameter makes the ride harder and does very little if anything to handling and fuel economy. The diameter changes (15 to 16" for example) are done for appearance only (more rim and less tire shows).
Increasing the tire width (i.e. 195 to 205) puts more rubber on the road. This results in dramatically better g ratings in the slalom tests. However, fuel economy may decrease slightly (should be less than 1 mpg). The overwhelming factor for wet weather traction will be the weight distribution of the car, which is a function of the car (i.e. more weight in the front on a FWD vehicle will have better wet weather traction) and not the tire.
Although moderately expensive, the Yokahama/Nitto tires are a good solution and cheaper than a new set of rims.
so much so that a 90 degree turn is now fun not scary. The tires and the brace transformed the car into a fun machine to drive overall.
Thanks,
Mike
Hope this helps.
Mike
difference between tire circumference to be .04%. At 59.8 actual mph my speedometer would read 60 mph. Not enough to worry about.