Just Got My Corolla T-sport

[Pee wee]

:) Just got my used T-sport last couple of week (Jan 2002, 17k miles). What a car (having come from a turbo diesel) and that 6000 rev mark and over really brings a smile. Nothing lke my old 1.3GS I had 5 years ago and far superior, although that was bomb proof and I had no complaints - hope the CTS has the same reliability.

For the first time I am wanting to go the long way home from work!! Or is this just part of the T-sport addiction??

Some small niggles such as road noise at lower speeds - kind of rumbling and when I start the car in the morning and turn the steering for the first time, I get a small grating noise and then nothing thereafter. Anyone got any ideas?? I bought it from a non-Toyota dealer (BMW/Mini showroom) and I might take it to a Toyota dealer for a road test just to have it thoroughly checked over.

So there you go, a new CTS member and one with a smile. I haven't tried a Civic Type R which seems a great car also, but I prefer the understated appearance of the CTS but with that power ready to use.

[eavp]

congrats mate!!

keep us posted on any future mods!

and about the noises, It'll be better to take it to a toyota dealer

enjoy !

[Rolla nutter]

Some small niggles such as road noise at lower speeds - kind of rumbling and when I start the car in the morning and turn the steering for the first time, I get a small grating noise and then nothing thereafter.

Also CTS owner for over 13 months... grating noise ... YES... I also noticed that noise everytime I start my car... I have reported it to the Toyota technican and it doesn't seem to be a problem... no harm to the car...

[acidman]

does anyone of you read the handbook ???

the noise after starting the car comes from the ABS-system which is checking ASR and VSC functions ! Totally normal !

[Scottish_SR]

Welcome to the club mate! Hopefully I will get a T-Sport in a couple of years!!

ross

[Pee wee]

Thanks Guys for the comments. Much appreciated.

As an additional point, does anyone know whether a K & N replacement filter (not induction) invalidates a Toyota warranty?? Does it have much benefit, I've read other posts which suggest very little improvement.

Time for another spin.

[acidman]

Does it have much benefit, I've read other posts which suggest very little improvement.

Yes , accentuation on very little ;)

With a drop-in filter you mean you've got more power (cause of the differnt sound) ... but it isn't so.... or the increase is so small ..... to forget it ;)

[T128]

Just got my used T-sport last couple of week (Jan 2002, 17k miles). What a car (having come from a turbo diesel) and that 6000 rev mark and over really brings a smile. Nothing lke my old 1.3GS I had 5 years ago and far superior, although that was bomb proof and I had no complaints - hope the CTS has the same reliability.

dont know about anyone else i only heard of two case on here the vvtL-i engine break down which is a very small number

i think the vvtL-i is very reliable if you know how to drive a car properly

As an additional point, does anyone know whether a K & N replacement filter (not induction) invalidates a Toyota warranty??

yes it can invalidates a Toyota warranty

pee wee cant you just swap the filter before you go in for a service or warrenty works it only takes a minute

anyway nice car plenty of upgrade for this car nowdays

if you got the money :D

ps :check out acidman cts think he is going for the tte look :D :D

For acidman

acidman when i get in my cts i feel like i m in a f1 car :D :D :D might get other one put it on the other side :P :D :D :D :D

i highly recommend you get one too

photo send soon

[phil3345]

Ive put the k+n panel filter in.

If you search the forum there is a lot of info about it.

I think it makes a diference albeit a small one.

No extra noise just feels quicker in the lift.