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Engine 9th Gen Corolla ECU Swap

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    |-Goku-| Super Saiyan

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    the XRS was crap
    |-Goku-|, Jan 13, 2013
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    Well, it IS a Corolla. Whoops, did I say that out loud!
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    Yeah but the 8th gen corolla still had fully independent suspension, Great handling, decent power and good driving feedback. It was a nice, solid fun little bucket.
    Irvin, Jan 13, 2013
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    Seems like cars get crappier with each generation
    |-Goku-|, Jan 13, 2013
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    Surely the Corolla used to be a good car. Just look at the AE86. But it has been in decline ever since.
    Goldy, Jan 13, 2013
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    The 1st XRS was good. Decent HP, but then second gen xrs....165hp...fail hardcore!
    |-Goku-|, Jan 13, 2013
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    Yep... it sure has. But most known cars have gotten worse too. Look at pretty much MOST the Toyota and Honda lineup.
    Added: Jan 13, 2013 7:38 AM
    Plus it gained hella weight and lost the close ratio by switching to a 5 speed. tisk tisk
    Irvin, Jan 13, 2013
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    Assholes!
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    and has an engine that was like introduced almost 10 years ago....stupid
    cBass, Jan 13, 2013
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    Ah damn I really don't know anything about wiring... I thought this was something that you were just plugging in lol
    MacktasticSlick, Jan 13, 2013
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    Yeah no. Wiring diagrams aren't hard to read. You should still understand basic electrical theory before doing this stuff.
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    Pretty much done with the main harness conversion. The only thing I need to hook up now is another custom harness or the fan control system and connect the 2 wire knock sensor to the harness. Other than that, it's ready to go.... AND YES... I'll tape it up and make it look pretty later once it's all finished Gold lol

    [IMG]
    Irvin, Jan 13, 2013
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    i wire arcade cabinets....does that count?:confused:
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    Can you make it gold colored?
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    It's yellow... close enough lol.

    gosh, what happens if it doesn't work properly....
    Goldy, Jan 14, 2013
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    he kicks his own ass?
    cBass, Jan 14, 2013
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    probably why i wont ever own a new car lmao
    TOYROLLA99, Jan 14, 2013
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    It'll work. This ECU is better than the 8th gen's anyways. 32 bit vs 16 bit. Plus the 2 wire knock sensor is much better.
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    every year they look more stupid
    cBass, Jan 14, 2013
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    You can say that again.
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    You can say that again.
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    You said it again!
    Irvin, Jan 14, 2013
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    jeezo peezo is that what the next gen is gunna look like?? D:

    i might as well draw up a concept and send it to them lmao
    TOYROLLA99, Jan 14, 2013
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    HAHAHAHA get a new fucken mouse gold
    cBass, Jan 14, 2013
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    i thought he did that intentionally and making it seem like he was talking to himself
    TOYROLLA99, Jan 14, 2013
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    no hes been having stupid moments likes those before...sometimes he would post up to 3-4 times in a separate post because he was trying to catch up with hummer on posts
    cBass, Jan 14, 2013
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    dang that could get annoying, well i guess ill just bear with it when i see it lolz
    TOYROLLA99, Jan 14, 2013
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    Updated first post
    Irvin, Jan 14, 2013
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    No, my mouse at home is broken... well it's been broken, but it's getting worse. Sometimes it registers one click as 2,3,4 clicks simultaneously, which results in several posts in this case. It's impossible to double post on purpose lol, as it gets automerged.
    Any recommendations? It's got to have 5 buttons..
    Goldy, Jan 14, 2013
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    staples 10 bucks wireless mouse. y do u need 5 buttons for??
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    Well I don't want wireless because of changing batteries. And I have 5 buttons, one for each finger! of course.
    back-leftclick-wheel-rightclick-foward
    Goldy, Jan 14, 2013
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