What did you do to your 12th Gen Corolla today?

I got the black XSE hatchback with the spoiler add on, saddle tan leather.. Most recent add on’s were the K&N air filter and OEM rain deflectors which look really good on this Hatchback. Trying to decide which 2.5” cat-back exhaust to go with and still researching a coil over kit to drop it about 2.5in. Desperately need an ECU tune, planning to boost this and build the motor to handle high boost, but thus far no one has pistons for this new engine yet, and custom pistons are severely overpriced smh. Fingers crossed for aftermarket manufacturers to give us something solid for this engine. That aside, I also need to get some shoes and a carbon fibre front+rear lip with side skirts. Aftermarket stereo soon as well, have to prioritize what to do when.

I put a 14 inch wiper on the rear. the stock 12 is too small, and was actually streaking already. 14 will increase visibility at the top of the window.

Gave her wash #2 . Never enjoyed handwashing a car until I bought this thing.

I tested the battery volatage today since its been sitting in the garage for one month. 100 miles in the odo.

TurtlePoops said:

Cleaned the hatch today~ It's my first time using the Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax. Nearly screwed it up by applying too much, but I was able to save it lol. Next time, I'm definitely bring more clean towels.

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I meant to get some of that stuff, I bought some Meguiars Quik Wax. I plan on applying it every other wash.

UnknownEscapist said:

I meant to get some of that stuff, I bought some Meguiars Quik Wax. I plan on applying it every other wash.

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The brand seems to have a pretty good line of products. I learned it the hard way and forgot that a little product goes a long way lol. The nice thing about the hybrid wax is that though the first coat is sprayed on after washing the car and drying it right after, it can be applied after each car wash and rinsed off. Other brands like Turtle Wax requires you to wipe off the wax each time during the drying stage. Though you can use the wipe off the hybrid wax during the drying stage every single time like the Turtle Wax brand. If only I had my own place to wash the car, I can dabble with ceramic coatings. Still trying to get the hang of using a coin operated car wash. I always end up feeling rushed, as if someone is going to get pissed if I take too long at a stall.

TurtlePoops said:

The brand seems to have a pretty good line of products. I learned it the hard way and forgot that a little product goes a long way lol. The nice thing about the hybrid wax is that though the first coat is sprayed on after washing the car and drying it right after, it can be applied after each car wash and rinsed off. Other brands like Turtle Wax requires you to wipe off the wax each time during the drying stage. Though you can use the wipe off the hybrid wax during the drying stage every single time like the Turtle Wax brand. If only I had my own place to wash the car, I can dabble with ceramic coatings. Still trying to get the hang of using a coin operated car wash. I always end up feeling rushed, as if someone is going to get pissed if I take too long at a stall.

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I gave up on the off the shelf retail stuff, ended up getting the commercial ones from autogeek. They seem to be easier to maintain and much cheaper in cost when you can find someone to share. Don't get Chemical Guys, they are getting worst over the year, McKee and Poorboys are quite decent.

killer23d said:

I gave up on the off the shelf retail stuff, ended up getting the commercial ones from autogeek. They seem to be easier to maintain and much cheaper in cost when you can find someone to share. Don't get Chemical Guys, they are getting worst over the year, McKee and Poorboys are quite decent.

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Duly noted. I was tempted to get some Chemical Guys products, but they're pricey. What about Adam's Polishes/Griots?

Replaced most of my interior lights with LED's:nerd:

Now just need the center dome light to replace:grin:

Kingkoopa said:

Replaced most of my interior lights with LED's:nerd:



Now just need the center dome light to replace:grin:

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Where did you get them from?


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Kingkoopa said:

Amazon...

This fit front center dome, vanity lights, rear cargo light. I placed this already and confirm they work.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G312DR2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1



Center dome light.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AHVND32/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


I just installed the Center Dome light.

Center Dome light is a bright white

Front Center, Vanity and Rear Cargo lights is a cool bluish LED.

Some of you LED nerds care about this. I honestly not sure I care at the moment, most likely keep as it is.

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did you find it brighter or about the same in terms of light output?

I feel the center dome light is brighter for sure. The others have appropriate output as well

Chadderboxrock said:

Got some LED bulbs for the interior. Only installed the license plate ones as they’re the easiest. Here’s a pic to compare the two. Looks great at night.

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looks great! link to the bulbs you used?

s2kdarren said:

looks great! link to the bulbs you used?

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Thank you! I used these from Amazon. They work on all the interior except the center dome.

AUXITO 194 LED Light Bulb 6000K...

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