My Corolla Sportivo

underscore · July 16th, 2007, 10:48 AM

Hi all. Figured I better introduce myself and kill 2 birds with 1 stone and show off my car at the same time. Also, my quick meaningless search yielded no other Corolla's in this section.

It is an 04 Corolla sportivo, also known as the T-Sport or RunX in other markets. Comes with the 2zz-ge that Lotus borrow for the 111R Elise. Being a student mods are few but since I track it all the mods are focused in that direction. Pieced together a custom 19 row Earl's oil cooler kit, Cusco Zero 2 coilovers, front and rear strut bars and upgraded brake pads. I have no engine mods for the time being, but pushes out a healthy 108kW (144hp) atw's and have done a 15.132 @ 149kph (93mph) down the strip without the coilovers.

If anyone is interested to know more I'd be willing to answer any questions.

Now the pictures
The Coilovers

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d65/billybob156/toyotaclub/P1030943.jpg

The oil cooler system

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d65/billybob156/toyotaclub/guides/P1030554.jpg

Car without coilovers images/smilies/lol.gif

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d65/billybob156/toyotaclub/IMG_1504.jpg

Car with coilovers

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d65/billybob156/toyotaclub/P1040162.jpg

In action at QR (Queensland Raceway)

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d65/billybob156/QR/sprints/130607/gallery_2_31_66914.jpg

At the track
And this is what it sounds like (with a CAI fitted):

+ YouTube Video

Other videos found here, nothing special: youtube link

unknownspeedster · July 16th, 2007, 12:26 PM

excellent, love that motor, hows the stock suspension on a rolla compare to the coilovers

bone · July 16th, 2007, 04:28 PM

^can't you see? images/smilies/lol.gif

unknownspeedster · July 16th, 2007, 10:25 PM

yes but does the cars handling tendencies change, lift off oversteer and understeer etc

bartboy9891 · July 17th, 2007, 01:05 AM

Do strutbars make a huge difference in handling characteristics?

underscore · July 17th, 2007, 06:36 AM

unknownspeedster: The car from factory had very similar suspension to the normal Corolla, but with a smaller rear anti-roll bar (sway bar). This caused the car to understeer. I upgraded the rear anti roll bar and the effect was reduced, but was still there when pushing hard. The coilovers made the car feel like it was on rails, and I don't even have grippy tyres. I can dial in understeer or oversteer depending on my mood. But on the street I have understeer dialed in since it is the safest.

bartboy9891: The front strut bar made little difference. Lap time wise I would say no change, but it did give me slightly more traction and reduced the tendancy to wheel hopp. The rear strut brace made a bigger difference. When taking corners I could feel the chassis flexing at the rear, put it in and no more flex images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

LeMans GTR · July 17th, 2007, 07:41 AM

Not to go OTT or anything, but when I was looking at the 2nd photo, I can't help, but notice you have a gigantic big toe, almost like it was swelling or something.

jensked · July 17th, 2007, 09:41 AM

^ Dude, I have the same big toe.

Big big toes FTW!

jayhawk · July 17th, 2007, 11:06 PM

I think that is BS that you only get 144HP from the 2ZZ and my friend has a 2003 Pontiac Vibe GT that came stock with 180 HP. Toyota should be ashamed.

Still, very cool mods that you did.

Steve Levin · July 17th, 2007, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayhawk

I think that is BS that you only get 144HP from the 2ZZ and my friend has a 2003 Pontiac Vibe GT that came stock with 180 HP. Toyota should be ashamed.

The Vibe/Matrix 180 horse engine has a higher rev limit AND requires premium fuel. That said, I am surprised that you don't see it in more cars. I wish my 2003 MR-2 had the 180 horse mill, but sadly, it didn't.

Steve

Donington · July 17th, 2007, 11:15 PM

Is that the same as the supercharged T-sport here?

jayhawk · July 17th, 2007, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donington

Is that the same as the supercharged T-sport here?

No! Just naturally aspirated. Esentially, they took the Celica GT engine and tranny and dropped into the Pontiac Vibe GT and Toyota Matrix XRT(?). It is a bad ass station wagon! images/smilies/lol.gif

And boy, that 2ZZ really SINGS at 8000 rpms!

underscore · July 20th, 2007, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayhawk

The Vibe/Matrix 180 horse engine has a higher rev limit I think that is BS that you only get 144HP from the 2ZZ and my friend has a 2003 Pontiac Vibe GT that came stock with 180 HP. Toyota should be ashamed.

Still, very cool mods that you did.

That 144hp is at the wheels. Toyota claims I have 189hp at the flywheel.
Once I have graduated I hope to pick up a few items to increase power.

Steve Levin: A lot of people are starting to tansplant the 2zz into the MR-S. Makes a cheap Lotus images/smilies/lol.gif

I wish Topgear had taken the T-Sport, or even the compressor, around the test track just to see how it fairs against the competition. Considering it is just a hot engine in a Corolla it does go fairly well.

WellsieTRD · July 20th, 2007, 12:11 PM

Hooray! another sportivo owner, i have an '06 model. Underscore are you talking about power at the wheels, cuz mine makes 141kw completely stock

underscore · July 20th, 2007, 12:15 PM

Since your in Australia have you seen this forum? tocau

Yep, that 108kW is at the wheels. Which is average, some have up to 112kW and some as low as 105kW. But is much of a muchness really.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d65/billybob156/toyotaclub/dyno19082006.jpg

WellsieTRD · July 20th, 2007, 12:31 PM

No i havent actually, so mines probably about the same. Oh well, its still a great car

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unknownspeedster Joined: Jul 3rd, 2006 Last Online: 08:43 PM Location: Adelaide, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 277 Car: 2007 Mini Cooper S Rep Power: 12	yes but does the cars handling tendencies change, lift off oversteer and understeer etc __________________

July 17th, 2007, 01:05 AM	#5
bartboy9891 I'm not Moe Joined: Dec 1st, 2004 Last Online: 05:30 PM Location: University of Michigan Age: 19 Posts: 7,618 Car: 1996 Grand Am SE sedan, and dad's 2006 S60 2.5T Rep Power: 41	Do strutbars make a huge difference in handling characteristics? __________________

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LeMans GTR Previously Known As CSL Joined: Dec 20th, 2006 Last Online: 07:12 AM Location: Australia Posts: 1,836 Car: Aston Martin DB9 (In GT4!) Rep Power: 17	Not to go OTT or anything, but when I was looking at the 2nd photo, I can't help, but notice you have a gigantic big toe, almost like it was swelling or something. __________________

July 17th, 2007, 06:36 AM	#6
underscore Joined: Jan 3rd, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Australia Posts: 49 Car: Corolla RunX (TSport) Rep Power: 16	unknownspeedster: The car from factory had very similar suspension to the normal Corolla, but with a smaller rear anti-roll bar (sway bar). This caused the car to understeer. I upgraded the rear anti roll bar and the effect was reduced, but was still there when pushing hard. The coilovers made the car feel like it was on rails, and I don't even have grippy tyres. I can dial in understeer or oversteer depending on my mood. But on the street I have understeer dialed in since it is the safest. bartboy9891: The front strut bar made little difference. Lap time wise I would say no change, but it did give me slightly more traction and reduced the tendancy to wheel hopp. The rear strut brace made a bigger difference. When taking corners I could feel the chassis flexing at the rear, put it in and no more flex

July 17th, 2007, 09:41 AM	#8
jensked Joined: Mar 31st, 2005 Last Online: November 28th, 2008 Location: Flanders, Belgium Age: 25 Posts: 3,987 Car: RIP Opel Astra -> 2006 Toyota Corolla Wagon Rep Power: 40	^ Dude, I have the same big toe. Big big toes FTW!

July 17th, 2007, 11:06 PM	#9
jayhawk Cigar Smoking Man Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 02:27 AM Location: A-Town, Illinois. Age: 33 Posts: 4,998 Car: MY07 G11 WRX-TR WRB. Rep Power: 86	I think that is BS that you only get 144HP from the 2ZZ and my friend has a 2003 Pontiac Vibe GT that came stock with 180 HP. Toyota should be ashamed. Still, very cool mods that you did. __________________ It is nice to have friends like you on this forum. ...A fox among the chickens... Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds…

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Donington Joined: Jan 26th, 2007 Last Online: 04:12 PM Location: Straight outta London, Englandshire Posts: 2,811 Car: Peugeot 106 Rep Power: 45	Is that the same as the supercharged T-sport here?

July 20th, 2007, 12:11 PM	#14
WellsieTRD Joined: Mar 4th, 2007 Last Online: 07:58 AM Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 710 Car: 05 Corolla Sportivo, 89 Hilux Surf 2 Door Rep Power: 11	Hooray! another sportivo owner, i have an '06 model. Underscore are you talking about power at the wheels, cuz mine makes 141kw completely stock

July 20th, 2007, 12:15 PM	#15
underscore Joined: Jan 3rd, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Australia Posts: 49 Car: Corolla RunX (TSport) Rep Power: 16	Since your in Australia have you seen this forum? tocau Yep, that 108kW is at the wheels. Which is average, some have up to 112kW and some as low as 105kW. But is much of a muchness really.

July 20th, 2007, 12:31 PM	#16
WellsieTRD Joined: Mar 4th, 2007 Last Online: 07:58 AM Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 710 Car: 05 Corolla Sportivo, 89 Hilux Surf 2 Door Rep Power: 11	No i havent actually, so mines probably about the same. Oh well, its still a great car

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