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I presume you will track this car. Any concerns with the cooling issues uncovered by a few YouTubers?
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03-18-2023, 03:32 PM | #112 | |
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I have a small track event in April and will probably take it out 1-2X a year, curious to see if I experience the same issue. Folks have had OK success wrapping the exhaust that routes directly next to the diff. My real plan is to source -1" 17" wheels and meatier tires to have fun in the dirt and snow! |
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03-20-2023, 11:00 AM | #113 |
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Over the weekend, I went to check out one at my local dealer. Kind of funky looking in person, not my cup of tea but not terrible either. T
hey wanted 20k over sticker though, which is just ludicrous. Even the Type Rs have settled around 10-15 over, which is still insane.
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05-18-2023, 09:42 AM | #118 |
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Been away from the forums a bit, however I have put 1,700 miles on my GR Corolla since purchase and still an incredibly capable and fun car to drive. Put in half a day at a local small track (tight and twisty), so much grip I do wish it was easier to rotate and step out intentionally. This is running 50/50, Sport, TC Off with stock Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
I was able to run it around in the snow a few days out of necessity, did OK on summer tires which is really saying something. Cannot wait to get a dedicate winter set for it. Most days it is just running the kiddos to/from daycare with adequate space back there to do so. No, this is not a sedan masquerading as a hot-hatch (a la FK9 Civic Type R), decent amount of compromise required but a very potent package. |
05-18-2023, 11:21 AM | #119 | |
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I recall seeing a couple YouTube videos in the last few months where a couple GR Corollas experienced overheating on the track. I haven't really followed up since. Were those isolated occurrences or is this an item that owners who track their cars will need to care for? If the latter, what's the solve?
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05-18-2023, 11:32 AM | #120 | |
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There is a real concern with how close to the rear differential and temperature sensor (clutch housing) the exhaust routes and any subsequent cooling in that region. This leaves the option for shielding, cooling ducting, or improved routing via an aftermarket setup. I would certainly hope Toyota chimes in with their assessment as well. Ambient temps were <55F during my track day and sessions fairly quick at ~15 mins on a short track. I ran 50/50, TC OFF, sport mode (GR calls it expert ) and experienced no issues. Will get it out on a faster more demanding track soon enough. Last edited by 86Zed; 05-18-2023 at 11:42 AM.. |
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How is rear seat space/headroom for 2+ kiddos or adults?
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It can fit the rear facing infant setup, passenger seat a bit further forward than my wife would like (neither of us is over 6ft tall). Front facing booster space much more livable. The rear seat is certainly usable and not terrible like a 2+2, at the same time this would not be the car for a lengthy road trip. |
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For someone who thinks this car sucks so much, you sure keep coming back.
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05-24-2023, 07:39 AM | #127 |
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The Circuit Edition has a more nicely trimmed interior, and a nice $5K+ premium sticker for it. Kids are tough on cars. The goal here was to experience something fun and have one car in the fleet without German parts pricing
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Test drove a CTR, Golf R, Corolla GR Core and Elantra N over the last several weeks. I liked them all, but the Corolla was at best 3rd in that order.
The interior is comically bad, I mean Daewoo Lanos level bad. The one I test drove had 7 miles on it and the door panels were already scratched to hell since they are just monolithic slabs of cheap plastic. The seats are cloth buckets ripped out of a base Corolla. I could go on and on. The car drove well, but the three cylinder was just too thrashy for my taste. It always felt like it was struggling. I get the gimmick, but a 4 cyclinder would have been much better here. At the end of the day, I'd go Golf R > CTR > Corolla GR > Elantra N with the first two being leagues above the latter two. Again, not trying to offend anyone, all are great cars, just figured I'd lend my opinion since I was able to get seat time in them all. Last edited by z335is; 06-02-2023 at 03:40 PM.. |
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Well I snagged a Circuit in Heavy Metal last week….love this little beast! It’s an absolute riot to drive. I was #2 on a dealer’s list for more than a year. They got a Core model earlier in the year and the second, the Circuit that I bought, came in this month. I was told there are still 45 names on the list….!
Before I am asked….i got it for MSRP. Only add on were all weather mats and $599.00 doc fee. Roughly 45K out the door (no sales tax). Last edited by maxdriver; 07-23-2023 at 12:39 PM.. |
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I did my complimentary NASA HPDE at Ozarks International Raceway this past week - what a track and the car is such a weapon out of the box. |
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07-24-2023, 04:01 PM | #132 |
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Love it! Any long(er) term impressions you can share?
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