noob question 2011 same as 2010?

[anomaly]

hey guys. just introduced my self over here:

What up!

gotta question, is the 2010 the same as a 2011 minus some new plastic here and there?

im just asking cuz i haven't found much info on the 2011 and was thinking most of the info on the 2010 would still apply?

i have modding sickness and never leave much of anything i own stock for long. i was mostly looking into engine and suspension mods.

currently i was thinking about a drop in K&N or custom cold air and a custom muffler set up.


thanks

[Crawrolla]

Mechanically everything is the same except for in 2010 there was an XRS model that pumped out more horse power. I think the traction control came standard on 2011.

[SuperchargedMR2]

Originally Posted by Crawrolla

Mechanically everything is the same except for in 2010 there was an XRS model that pumped out more horse power. I think the traction control came standard on 2011.

The 2.4L in the XRS is no longer available & traction control/VSC became standard in 2010, on the 09 it was an option. Any mechanical parts for the engine or suspension will fit the 11 just the same as the 09/10.

[c_huynh32]

Originally Posted by SuperchargedMR2

The 2.4L in the XRS is no longer available & traction control/VSC became standard in 2010, on the 09 it was an option. Any mechanical parts for the engine or suspension will fit the 11 just the same as the 09/10.

XRS is not available is USA but still available in Canada

[anomaly]

NICE!

this makes searching for stuff much easier.

thanks so much guys.

one quick question... i know climate and all kinds of factors varry on this answer but what is about the avg HP/TRQ gains are ppl seeing from modded intakes and exhaust?

i saw one video where a guy dynoed his stock 2010 (1.8l) 5 speed and got about 110 HP at the the wheels

[SuperchargedMR2]

Originally Posted by c_huynh32

XRS is not available is USA but still available in Canada

I know that but the OP lives in Ohio, USA, not Canada!

[anomaly]

Originally Posted by SuperchargedMR2

I know that but the OP lives in Ohio, USA, not Canada!

yea with the current exchange rate i think it would be out of the question. not to mention all the paper work and having to stare at the dominant KMph gauges. if a friend ever got in my car they would crap their pants if they thought we were actually doing 120 (MPH) on the highway. lol

[toyotas4all]

The stereo for the 2011 is also much nicer.

Same specs but has a USB port. The screen is much larger.

However I believe this is only available on the S...or maybe even as a JBL upgrade option.

[anomaly]

yea im getting the S trim with the "upgraded" stereo. i wish they had RCA outputs in the trunk (or atleast behind the radio) for aftermarket amplifiers. you figure than kind of stuff would be standard for the nicer trim levels now a days but it looks like i will be running a line out converter for my subs....

i have a nice aftermarket receiver but i don't want to loose the steering wheel controls and the USB function.

i wounder what the GB limit is on the USB storage... i would love nothing more that to hook up a Ext. HDD and have my entire music collection controlled thru the steering wheel.

[SuperchargedMR2]

Originally Posted by toyotas4all

The stereo for the 2011 is also much nicer.

Same specs but has a USB port. The screen is much larger.

However I believe this is only available on the S...or maybe even as a JBL upgrade option.

The JBL option is no longer available on the 11. It also lost the power plug in the center armrest & the pockets with hooks on the inner side of the center counsel.

[NautiCorolla]

The stock stereo I don't think is powerful enough to compete with aftermarket amplified subs... All you'll hear is bass.

[anomaly]

Originally Posted by NautiCorolla

The stock stereo I don't think is powerful enough to compete with aftermarket amplified subs... All you'll hear is bass.

if its really that bad ill have to go with my aftermarket receiver then...

ive personally never hooked up a system with a factory stereo that got drowned out by the subs tho. maybe in crazy 2000watt+ systems i could see that being a issue, but ill just be running 800RMS to two 12s. nothing crazy.

[Crawrolla]

Originally Posted by anomaly

i wounder what the GB limit is on the USB storage... i would love nothing more that to hook up a Ext. HDD and have my entire music collection controlled thru the steering wheel.

I don't remeber being a limit but I know there can only be a maximum number of main folders and then subfolders (i.e. 8 main = rock, r&b, etc...) the subfolders (Rock = Aerosmith, Pink, etc...) (r&b = R Kelly, Jay Sean, etc...), then the songs in the folders or even subfolders in each artist for different albums.

[NautiCorolla]

Originally Posted by anomaly

if its really that bad ill have to go with my aftermarket receiver then...

ive personally never hooked up a system with a factory stereo that got drowned out by the subs tho. maybe in crazy 2000watt+ systems i could see that being a issue, but ill just be running 800RMS to two 12s. nothing crazy.

It sounds clean up until volume 35-40 after that it's distorted. And volume 35-40 isn't really that loud, like you could still have a convo over it.

[anomaly]

Originally Posted by Crawrolla

I don't remeber being a limit but I know there can only be a maximum number of main folders and then subfolders (i.e. 8 main = rock, r&b, etc...) the subfolders (Rock = Aerosmith, Pink, etc...) (r&b = R Kelly, Jay Sean, etc...), then the songs in the folders or even subfolders in each artist for different albums.

thanks.

well that kinda blows... maybe ill be better off with my aftermarket receiver then.

dam... i was hoping to be able to use the steering wheel controls.

thanks for answering my questions guys.

i take delivery of my car tomorrow! i cant wait!!!