Vancouver CorollaRev members...

so we are back over here or still at vvti?

i guess we'll try it out here.
the owner of vvti posted asking people to move here. :superconf

kenny, where's the post you told me about? the one with 2 guys from maple ridge or poco??

I dont think that's the owner. Just some random guy I think.

I could have been me. LOL But seriously, that place is crawling with spam now. Oh, and did I mention porn?

so this is our new home?

you guys on facebook? someone create a corolla rev group.

jeff they are on corolla customz' canaidan meet section "WONDERBOY" and som other dude...

ah ok.

how do you create a group on facebook? :superconf
u just create a new account?

ok i added a group in facebook. search for vancouver corolla rev. you can join and be a fan. im not an expert on facebook and im still trying to figure out how to use this group.

"Some other dude"???:rule:....Ya that's probably me. I'm active over on corollacustomz and now I have two corolla forums to frequent! By the way, I couldn't find the facebook group? Nice to meet you guys!

im wondering if u have to be on my list on first b4 you can see it??
im new with this group thing so i dunno how it really works. :superconf
if u want, PM me your facebook email address and i will see if i can add u.

i made a group as well.

search "corolla rev"

edit: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=20229861852

I'm here now.....had to make a new name, but its cdnav8r

Oh, I see both a Vancouver Corolla Rev and Corolla Rev on facebook. Looks like the Vancouver Corolla Rev is a fan group and Corolla Rev is a group.

i'm in corolla rev i'll join vancouver corolla rev now

Which one of the 2 facebook groups are we going to use?

lol my sig is so outdated... i don't even have that corolla anymore...

we should post here. there's a larger community and easier for people to find.

use the facebook group to post pics and stuff maybe.

Welcome Anarchy99!! Which year Corolla do you own? Introduce yourself, post some pics of your car and most of all join us at our next Corolla meet.

w00t! I'm back!

i think whichever corolla FB group you guys wanna use is fine - i guess.
i'll leave up the one i created and see how it goes.

saw a pontiac vibe GT on display at the mall yesterday. looks very nice and decently priced - $23k... loaded, 5 speed. looks much better than the 1st gen vibe. GM is offering free test drive and u get $10 gas card or coffee card.

slopoke, distanc3, cdnav8r, lonelydriver, anarchy99 - how bout posting some pics of your car on Fb or here.

you're not the only one

i saw that new vibe at richmond centre too... i rather buy the vibe then the matrix cuz the vibe looks better imo... this new matrix is just not my cup of tea...

finally, you know what you're talking about. :nana:
i agree, the new vibe is very nice looking - compared to the matrix.
one i didnt like though is how the clutch is higher than the brake pedal :superconf
dont get why most american cars with stick are like this. :superconf

i agree the vibe looks better than the matrix. i don't like the rear lights though.

wooooowooooooo canada!

I've done a couple of things to it so far, there's more pictures on my cardomain!

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3037319











I should have some more pictures on the cardomain as soon as I get around to it! Right now I'm working on trying to finish off the system, I'm throwing speakers in the rear deck and building a box for my subs and mounting that in there. You guys know of any decently priced places to get rims?

nice cars.

i sure miss my 03 :vvti:

Wow, you guys are here!!! XD

here and FB

Kenny here's your chance!!
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/car/722511717.html
They don't come sweeter than that. For 3K you get a 202k kms 5spd 1.8L 1ZZ!! Call today!

Anarchy99: You have the same model that I have.. haha. Its the 96 SD for the win! As base as it gets! Looks like you need a drop and a nice set of rims.

i am thinking now... i want 93-95 corolla 1.8 or 1.6 manual w/ a/c of course, or 01-02 manual w/ a/c cuz i dun dig the front of the 98-00 rolla that much...

The 3,000 Mile Oil Change Myth

The 3,000 Mile Oil Change Myth

By Bill Siuru, Greencar.com

provided by:
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According to a recent study by the California Integrated Waste Management Board, 73 percent of California drivers change their oil more frequently than required. This same scenario no doubt repeats itself across the country. Besides wasting money, this translates into unnecessary consumption of $100-a-barrel oil, much of it imported.

Using 2005 data, the Board estimates that Californians alone generate about 153.5 million gallons of waste oil annually, of which only about 60 percent is recycled. Used motor oil poses the greatest environmental risk of all automotive fluids because it is insoluble, persistent, and contains heavy metal and toxic chemicals. One gallon of used oil can foul the taste of one million gallons of water.


It’s been a misconception for years that engine oil should be changed every 3000 miles, even though most auto manufacturers now recommend oil changes at 5,000, 7,000, or even 10,000 mile intervals under normal driving conditions.

Greatly improved oils, including synthetic oils, coupled with better engines mean longer spans between oil changes without harming an engine. The 3000 mile interval is a carryover from days when engines used single-grade, non-detergent oils.
For several years, automakers like General Motors, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz have installed computerized systems that alert drivers via an instrument panel light when it’s time to change oil. As an example, the General Motor Oil Life System (GMOLS) analyzes the engine temperature, rpms, vehicle speeds, and other driving conditions to calculate the rate of engine oil degradation. Then, software calculates when the oil needs to be changed. Other systems work similarly.

Because of the many external conditions and parameters that have to be taken into account, calculating the precise maximum service interval using mathematical models alone is difficult. Now, Daimler AG has developed a more direct and precise way to monitor oil quality directly on board a vehicle.

Daimler uses a special sensor integrated into the oil circuit to monitor engine oil directly. Oil doesn’t wear out, but rather dirt and impurities cause oil to lose its ability to lubricate properly, dictating the need for a change. Daimler uses the oil’s “permittivity,” that is, the ability to polarize in response to the electric field. If the engine oil is contaminated by water or soot particles, it polarizes to a greater extent and its permittivity increases.

To evaluate the quality of the oil, permittivity is measured by applying an AC potential between the interior and exterior pipes of an oil-filled sensor to determine how well the oil transmits the applied electric field.

Because not all impurities can be measured with sufficient precision via the electric field method, Daimler also measures the oil’s viscosity to detect any fuel that may have seeped into the oil. Daimler researchers measure viscosity while the vehicle is in motion by observing the oil's side-to-side motion in the oil sump. The slower the oil moves, the higher its viscosity. This movement is registered by a sensor and the viscosity is calculated on this basis.

A single sensor, along with the information already monitored by on-board computers, is sufficient to determine the various parameters of the engine oil. Daimler will likely use the technology first on its commercial vehicles. Here, large oil reservoirs mean larger quantities of oil can be saved. Plus, a predicted 25 percent increase between service intervals and reduced downtime will be of interest to fleets, and thus justify the added cost of installation.

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if you buy that car kenny, you will probably need new clutch and a few other things. but if the body is still in great shape, why not.