Toyota GR Corolla: Automatic Transmission Set For 2024 Release Date

[samagon]

not sure if anyone wants to catch a video of the turbo being torn down.

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neat stuff.

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[samagon]

I think they are saying it was antilag that forced a seal failure.

they also have some really interesting engine tear down vids on the channel, specific to the G16E.

[ayau]

aftermarket tunes with burble is the dumbest thing. enjoy destroying your turbo/cat.

[godfather2112]

Originally Posted by samagon

shoot, I will probably get a full PPF wrap.

at my home the driveway is situated right under a pine tree which drops sap, which is very corrosive, and even if you catch it and remove it immediately, it still does noticeable damage. options do not include parking in the garage, or building a carport. although, I might be able to get away with building a pergola that extends over the driveway, and just hide some clear polycarbonate roofing panels over the driveway portion.

I suppose I can park in the street, but that carries with it certain risks that I think are a bit worse than paint issues.

extreme measure might be to remove the trees. which will cost about as much as a full PPF wrap, so I'd rather wrap and keep the tree for shade, both are cheaper than a pergola.

I bet a full PPF wrap runs about $4k - $6k, add another $1500 if you ceramic coat it too. Not a cheap date. Personally I would AutoFlex spray / wrap it. Essentially it’s a wrap but applied like paint and quality is god damn amazing. They have authorized auto flex customers. This dude did his M2 in San Marino blue
https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1530010

You could just have it done in factory paint color or change it up since they can create any color you want.

[samagon]

Originally Posted by godfather2112

I bet a full PPF wrap runs about $4k - $6k, add another $1500 if you ceramic coat it too. Not a cheap date. Personally I would AutoFlex spray / wrap it. Essentially it’s a wrap but applied like paint and quality is god damn amazing. They have authorized auto flex customers. This dude did his M2 in San Marino blue
https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1530010

You could just have it done in factory paint color or change it up since they can create any color you want.

yep, that's what I am expecting the price to be.

thanks for the tip on that new spray wrap, it's kind of like a newer plastidip?

[godfather2112]

Originally Posted by samagon

yep, that's what I am expecting the price to be.

thanks for the tip on that new spray wrap, it's kind of like a newer plastidip?

Sorta but not cheap budget stuff. I’ve seen a few in person and it looks like factory paint quality and there is a more involved process than just spraying it. If for whatever reason you get rock chips that chip it, you can do touch up and blend it. Can also do however many coats you want to increase thickness but I believe standard is 2 coats.

[quentinberg007]

Originally Posted by godfather2112

I bet a full PPF wrap runs about $4k - $6k, add another $1500 if you ceramic coat it too. Not a cheap date. Personally I would AutoFlex spray / wrap it. Essentially it’s a wrap but applied like paint and quality is god damn amazing. They have authorized auto flex customers. This dude did his M2 in San Marino blue
https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1530010

You could just have it done in factory paint color or change it up since they can create any color you want.

Why wouldn’t someone just put that $6500 into quality paint repair when needed?

[godfather2112]

Originally Posted by quentinberg007

Why wouldn’t someone just put that $6500 into quality paint repair when needed?

That dude had everything done (door jams, trunk, engine bay, etc). If you’re doing exterior only, it’s like $2500-$3k.

You could wait until it needs full paint but then you’re just driving around with rock / paint chips and potential damage to underlying metal. With PPF or the spray wrap I listed above, you’re protecting the factory paint and adding a level of protection to the actual metal to minimize dings, dents, pits, etc. You can also do touch up to the spray wrap. You can wax it, ceramic coat, buff, etc.

Basically if you’re wanting to PPF the car, this is an alternative that will mimic the factory paint as you can color code match or change up the color if you want while offering protection. It only gets more expensive than PPF if you start pulling doors and doing door jams, trunk, engine bay, etc etc.

[chanomatik]

Thanks for the heads up on this new technique. I'm interested in getting an alternative hood for my car and want it paint-matched without actually painting it, especially since it's carbon fiber. I was looking at someone offering paint-matched vinyl wrap, but I'd rather visit a shop near me that can provide proof of a solution matching before I pull the trigger. My car is a specific red that might not match at first try, typically.

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[godfather2112]

Originally Posted by chanomatik

Thanks for the heads up on this new technique. I'm interested in getting an alternative hood for my car and want it paint-matched without actually painting it, especially since it's carbon fiber. I was looking at someone offering paint-matched vinyl wrap, but I'd rather visit a shop near me that can provide proof of a solution matching before I pull the trigger. My car is a specific red that might not match at first try, typically.

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This is the only authorized AutoFlex coatings shop in MA

LANDRIC'S CUSTOMS
181 Lunenburg St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
(413)379-2802
[email protected]
landricscustomsndip.com
@landricscustoms on Facebook | @landricscustoms on Instagram

The company doesn’t allow any jack wagon company to be come an authorized applicator and if memory serves me correctly, they have to take a course from the company.

Like I said, if you have a paint code, they can create it since the spray wrap does contain actual paint color. It’s pretty cool, imo

[FaastLegacy]

Originally Posted by godfather2112

That dude had everything done (door jams, trunk, engine bay, etc). If you’re doing exterior only, it’s like $2500-$3k.

You could wait until it needs full paint but then you’re just driving around with rock / paint chips and potential damage to underlying metal. With PPF or the spray wrap I listed above, you’re protecting the factory paint and adding a level of protection to the actual metal to minimize dings, dents, pits, etc. You can also do touch up to the spray wrap. You can wax it, ceramic coat, buff, etc.

Basically if you’re wanting to PPF the car, this is an alternative that will mimic the factory paint as you can color code match or change up the color if you want while offering protection. It only gets more expensive than PPF if you start pulling doors and doing door jams, trunk, engine bay, etc etc.

Who's going to keep one long enough for it to matter?

[SubaDuba420]

Originally Posted by godfather2112

...
LANDRIC'S CUSTOMS
181 Lunenburg St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
(413)379-2802
[email protected]
landricscustomsndip.com
@landricscustoms on Facebook | @landricscustoms on Instagram.....

if you value your vehicle, stay FAR away from the above shop

[godfather2112]

Originally Posted by FaastLegacy

Who's going to keep one long enough for it to matter?

So basically what you’re saying is “why apply any sort of PPF to your vehicle? You’re not keeping it long anyways.”

[FaastLegacy]

Originally Posted by godfather2112

So basically what you’re saying is “why apply any sort of PPF to your vehicle? You’re not keeping it long anyways.”

Yes, that's exactly what I'm saying. Why would I spend that amount of money preserving my car for the next owner? Who keeps a car longer than five or so years here?

[vapore0n]

Maintain value for the future resale, and also look good in the process?

I do por because of all the sand/salt in the road. Has kept my car looking new since 2016

[ayau]

Originally Posted by vapore0n

Maintain value for the future resale, and also look good in the process?

I do por because of all the sand/salt in the road. Has kept my car looking new since 2016

PPF doesn't add any value to your car. the dealer couldn't care less if you have it or not.

a PPF is for the owner to feel good about their car and to prevent some rock chips. a few rock chips isn't gonna hurt the car's value.

[godfather2112]

Originally Posted by FaastLegacy

Yes, that's exactly what I'm saying. Why would I spend that amount of money preserving my car for the next owner? Who keeps a car longer than five or so years here?

Because I’d rather not drive a car for 5 years where the body is littered with rock chips and looks like ****, that’s why. If this is a daily driver that I don’t give a **** about, wouldn’t do it. But for my weekend fun car, if it’s an expensive purchase, I wouldn’t have issues spending $2500-$4k to have the paint protected.

I’m also not interested in this car but would do it to an M2 or Supra. For those that really want their car, some might find the cost worthwhile to keep the vehicle looking nice and not a rock chip / whatever pitted eyesore.

[godfather2112]

Originally Posted by ayau

PPF doesn't add any value to your car. the dealer couldn't care less if you have it or not.

a PPF is for the owner to feel good about their car and to prevent some rock chips. a few rock chips isn't gonna hurt the car's value.

It doesn’t add value but sure as hell can preserve value. You’ll be able to sell your vehicle for more if the paint is still in good to great condition. If the paint and metal are littered with rock chips and whatever else, you’re damn well not going to be able to sell it for top range of used value.

[ayau]

Originally Posted by godfather2112

It doesn’t add value but sure as hell can preserve value. You’ll be able to sell your vehicle for more if the paint is still in good to great condition. If the paint and metal are littered with rock chips and whatever else, you’re damn well not going to be able to sell it for top range of used value.

sorry but a 2-6k PPF job isn't going to give you even 1k more in your trade. you'll get more shopping around when you sell the car. dealer trade in values are a joke. i've experienced a trade in value difference of over 1,000 just going to different dealerships.

[FaastLegacy]

Originally Posted by godfather2112

It doesn’t add value but sure as hell can preserve value. You’ll be able to sell your vehicle for more if the paint is still in good to great condition. If the paint and metal are littered with rock chips and whatever else, you’re damn well not going to be able to sell it for top range of used value.

Do you really think you're going to see that $4k back in resale?

I'm skeptical anyone is going to look close enough to care. The dealers surely won't. I had several noticeable imperfections on my GTI when I sold it to Carmax and they couldn't have cared any less.

I mean, maybe if I owned a $100k+ 911 or something. I'm not dropping that sort of change on anything less. If I was really that paranoid about it, I'd buy the clear bra stuff like I have on my 4Runner.

[Pre]

Originally Posted by FaastLegacy

Yes, that's exactly what I'm saying. Why would I spend that amount of money preserving my car for the next owner? Who keeps a car longer than five or so years here?

DD, is at 9 years now so almost double your timeline.
Truck is at 3.5 and it’s not going anywhere. Bought it to keep perm.
My sportbikes are both over a decade old. Not selling them nor trading them in.

They are not going to keep making 6MT 100% ICE vehicles. Even Ford has said this next Mustang will be the last pure ICE Mustang they make. Your thinking is quickly becoming antiquated. The Last Dance is coming.

I will be buying a GRC, will keep it permanently, and it will be getting PPF, ceramic coating, etc.

[dwf137]

I always do PPF on my cars that see lots of highway duty. Bought the highlander used but it was already protected. Golf R got it. Leaf didn't because it's mostly a city commuter car and doesn't see long highway duty. IMO, front clip PPF is really all that's needed. Beyond that it's a little excessive. I also haven't ever ceramic coated, although it might be worth it at some point. I didn't do the WRX and that was a HUGE regret. The front end of that thing looked like ****. I couldn't stand waxing it, it just made me depressed.

If I were to buy this car I'd definitely do the front clip. Not going to cost 6K and definitely worth it. I hate looking at paint chips. IDGAF about the future owner.

And not sure I'm buying into that other coating... looks like it's just fancy plasti-dip. Current PPF films are proven, work, and don't cost a ton.

[Straight6]

Originally Posted by ayau

PPF doesn't add any value to your car. the dealer couldn't care less if you have it or not.

a PPF is for the owner to feel good about their car and to prevent some rock chips. a few rock chips isn't gonna hurt the car's value.

Yeah, I cannot imagine wasting 5K on PPF for a Corolla .

[godfather2112]

Originally Posted by Straight6

Yeah, I cannot imagine wasting 5K on PPF for a Corolla .

And most of us couldn’t imagine wasting $30k+ for a wrx. **** and GTFO.

Merry Christmas

[Straight6]

Originally Posted by godfather2112

And most of us couldn't imagine wasting $30k+ for a wrx. **** and GTFO.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas.