New here, 2017 corolla se

[Jesus cabrera]

Hey guys just thought I would say hi from Alberta, Canada. I just bought a 2017 corolla last month. This is my second corolla. I had a 98 that i bought off my dad years ago.

My last 4 cars I've had have either been BMW's or Mercedes benz. I bought this car after selling my last c class after warranty had expired. I wanted something cheap on gas and reliable. So far the car has been really great. My wife had a 2014 s that was written off in July, so I am very familiar with the new corollas.

So far I have tinted the windows all around, lowered it on trd springs, plasti dipped the wheels and upgraded the speakers. I am thinking of getting the trd exhaust and doing the roof in gloss black. Can anyone recommend cool mods for these cars?

 

[Chris Denton]

Nice, congratulations!
You've come to the right place for mod info!
Just browse any of these posts and you'll find a plethora of mods.
If your new to the forum, welcome!

 

[Rapsah22]

Congratz! I myself also bought corolla se 2017 just recently .. and wondering hows that trd springs on a brand new car? Trd lowering springs or coilover?

 

[JohnnieXSE]

Very nice and clean! Your upgrades are very subtle, but you can tell there's something different and cool about your car! I like your light tint too! Did you also add mud flaps? Upgrades? Hmmm, what about body kit

 

[Jesus cabrera]

Congratz! I myself also bought corolla se 2017 just recently .. and wondering hows that trd springs on a brand new car? Trd lowering springs or coilover?

Hey, the car doesn't ride any harsher then it did stock. It handles nicer around corners for sure though. I didn't notice much of a decrease in ride quality other then it's a bit bouncier. If that makes sense. I just wanted a slight drop since it'll have to be winter driven in the snow and needs to remain functional. It looks way better then stock height though. This is the way they should all sit from factory in the SE and XSE trim. I got just the springs not the coilovers.

 

[Jesus cabrera]

Very nice and clean! Your upgrades are very subtle, but you can tell there's something different and cool about your car! I like your light tint too! Did you also add mud flaps? Upgrades? Hmmm, what about body kit

Thanks! I think the plasti dip and the drop really help it look sportier. The tint turned out really well with the slate metallic color. I didn't add mud flaps, just gonna run with the oem ones.

I won't be doing a body kit but I plan on getting the trd exhaust, wrapping the roof black, maybe throwing on a trd grille emblem and maybe trd air filter and strut bar. Also looking into some spacers, at least for the rear. I hate how in the wheels sit so in. We'll see!

 

[Rapsah22]

Hey, the car doesn't ride any harsher then it did stock. It handles nicer around corners for sure though. I didn't notice much of a decrease in ride quality other then it's a bit bouncier. If that makes sense. I just wanted a slight drop since it'll have to be winter driven in the snow and needs to remain functional. It looks way better then stock height though. This is the way they should all sit from factory in the SE and XSE trim. I got just the springs not the coilovers.

I actually bought this on ebay last week and got it this morning. I was gonn get the trd but im pretty sure this one is ok too.
Hope so

 

[JohnnieXSE]

Thanks! I think the plasti dip and the drop really help it look sportier. The tint turned out really well with the slate metallic color. I didn't add mud flaps, just gonna run with the oem ones.

I won't be doing a body kit but I plan on getting the trd exhaust, wrapping the roof black, maybe throwing on a trd grille emblem and maybe trd air filter and strut bar. Also looking into some spacers, at least for the rear. I hate how in the wheels sit so in. We'll see!

High flow filter helps on performance. I plan on lowering mine with coilovers and addding spacers, strut bar, and sway bar when I can finally afford them!

 

[Jesus cabrera]

I actually bought this on ebay last week and got it this morning. I was gonn get the trd but im pretty sure this one is ok too.
Hope so

Nice, those will give you more of a drop. Not sure what the ride quality will be like, although tein is a really good brand. Post pics when you get them on

 

[2017BlackS]

Hello everyone! I am new to the forum and also was thinking about lowering my SE...it is a 2017, any suggestions? Also, does lowering your car require more than just coil overs (springs)? AND I saw that the TRD lowering springs lower your car about .5'' is that a significant drop? anyone have pics of TRD springs that were installed on their car? Appreciate it!

 

[Chris Denton]

Hello everyone! I am new to the forum and also was thinking about lowering my SE...it is a 2017, any suggestions? Also, does lowering your car require more than just coil overs (springs)? AND I saw that the TRD lowering springs lower your car about .5'' is that a significant drop? anyone have pics of TRD springs that were installed on their car? Appreciate it!

I have the TRD springs on my car, it’s more like 2 1/2 inch drop.
You should get an alignment afterwards just for good measure

 

[2017BlackS]

I have the TRD springs on my car, it’s more like 2 1/2 inch drop.
You should get an alignment afterwards just for good measure

Appreciate that!

 

[Jesus cabrera]

Hello everyone! I am new to the forum and also was thinking about lowering my SE...it is a 2017, any suggestions? Also, does lowering your car require more than just coil overs (springs)? AND I saw that the TRD lowering springs lower your car about .5'' is that a significant drop? anyone have pics of TRD springs that were installed on their car? Appreciate it!

My original post has pictures of my car lowered in the trd springs. Honestly, I think with the trd springs it looks just right. It doesn’t look overly lowered, but it looks more aggressive and still maintains a good ride. These springs should not wear out your shocks at all and won’t affect your warranty on your car. I did an alignment after mine, everything is settling and loving how it looks. Here’s another pic for you to check out..

 

[2017BlackS]

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My original post has pictures of my car lowered in the trd springs. Honestly, I think with the trd springs it looks just right. It doesn’t look overly lowered, but it looks more aggressive and still maintains a good ride. These springs should not wear out your shocks at all and won’t affect your warranty on your car. I did an alignment after mine, everything is settling and loving how it looks. Here’s another pic for you to check out..

awesome! thank you Sir!

 

[2017BlackS]

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My original post has pictures of my car lowered in the trd springs. Honestly, I think with the trd springs it looks just right. It doesn’t look overly lowered, but it looks more aggressive and still maintains a good ride. These springs should not wear out your shocks at all and won’t affect your warranty on your car. I did an alignment after mine, everything is settling and loving how it looks. Here’s another pic for you to check out..

did you use the plasti dip on your wheels as well?

 

[Jesus cabrera]

did you use the plasti dip on your wheels as well?

Yup I did 5 coats of just regular black

 

[Rapsah22]

awesome! thank you Sir!

Ahhh damm i shouldve gotten TRD instead .. i have the tein s tech lowering springs and havent stalled them to my car yet. Mmm any thoughts?

 

[2017BlackS]

Ahhh damm i shouldve gotten TRD instead .. i have the tein s tech lowering springs and havent stalled them to my car yet. Mmm any thoughts?

I was literally about to buy those too...but I think the TRD springs just go with the car better and apparently drop the car just as low as TEIN advertises....

 

[2017BlackS]

Anyone have strut or sway bars installed?

 

[Chris Denton]

Anyone have strut or sway bars installed?

 

[2017BlackS]

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Damn bruh!! killin it // anyway, I am from Montgomery County (Germantown), went to JMU, and now live in Miami // on another note, I see that the TRD lowering springs range in price depending on the year of the Corolla...should I purchase the springs for my year or go with the lowest bidder online? I only ask because you or someone else mentioned that the only changes were cosmetic in the latest gen Corolla. Appreciate all the help, you've been very informative!! ps...bought a K&N SR Intake last night

 

[Chris Denton]

Damn bruh!! killin it // anyway, I am from Montgomery County (Germantown), went to JMU, and now live in Miami // on another note, I see that the TRD lowering springs range in price depending on the year of the Corolla...should I purchase the springs for my year or go with the lowest bidder online? I only ask because you or someone else mentioned that the only changes were cosmetic in the latest gen Corolla. Appreciate all the help, you've been very informative!! ps...bought a K&N SR Intake last night

Nice, you got out of here! Lol
It’s all up to you. Personally I would go with TRD or Eibach but I hear good things about Tein too. Once you decide on a brand, shop around.
I bought TRD online and they were shipped from Daytona Toyota. It might be worth the drive for you, to save on shipping.
Congrats on the intake, I’m interested in the performance aspect of it.
I have injen CAI, lost a little low end torque but gained a little high end.
When I had the HPS SRI, it was the opposite. So I’m curious what the K&N will do.

 

[2017BlackS]

Nice, you got out of here! Lol
It’s all up to you. Personally I would go with TRD or Eibach but I hear good things about Tein too. Once you decide on a brand, shop around.
I bought TRD online and they were shipped from Daytona Toyota. It might be worth the drive for you, to save on shipping.
Congrats on the intake, I’m interested in the performance aspect of it.
I have injen CAI, lost a little low end torque but gained a little high end.
When I had the HPS SRI, it was the opposite. So I’m curious what the K&N will do.

Did you ever have any type of "sensor malfunction" alert (O2 sensor)? That is one of my concerns with implementing an aftermarket part. If so, how does someone go about fixing that?

 

[Chris Denton]

The only problem that I’ve had so far was with the MAF sensor. You need to disconnect the battery when your installing it.
In my case, I bought one off of Amazon and received a faulty unit. Jetchip replaced it under warranty.

 

[2017BlackS]

The only problem that I’ve had so far was with the MAF sensor. You need to disconnect the battery when your installing it.
In my case, I bought one off of Amazon and received a faulty unit. Jetchip replaced it under warranty.

As I was installing my intake I saw that the directions tell you to remove the negative battery terminal before installation. After reading your comment, I began to wonder, what happens if I did not remove the batter terminal before installing the MAF? Thanks Chris!

 

[Chris Denton]

As I was installing my intake I saw that the directions tell you to remove the negative battery terminal before installation. After reading your comment, I began to wonder, what happens if I did not remove the batter terminal before installing the MAF? Thanks Chris!

Your welcome
If you don’t remove the negative, you could get a CEL from the MAFS.

 

[2017BlackS]

I actually bought this on ebay last week and got it this morning. I was gonn get the trd but im pretty sure this one is ok too.
Hope so

how are those springs? Have any pictures? I am shopping for springs.

 

[Rapsah22]

how are those springs? Have any pictures? I am shopping for springs.

 

[klebinek]

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Hey guys just thought I would say hi from Alberta, Canada. I just bought a 2017 corolla last month. This is my second corolla. I had a 98 that i bought off my dad years ago.

My last 4 cars I've had have either been BMW's or Mercedes benz. I bought this car after selling my last c class after warranty had expired. I wanted something cheap on gas and reliable. So far the car has been really great. My wife had a 2014 s that was written off in July, so I am very familiar with the new corollas.

So far I have tinted the windows all around, lowered it on trd springs, plasti dipped the wheels and upgraded the speakers. I am thinking of getting the trd exhaust and doing the roof in gloss black. Can anyone recommend cool mods for these cars?

Congratulations on your ride, looks amazing. Between stock and TRD springs aside from the ride height - have you noticed much stiffer ride? I get mixed opinions. Some say it rides better, more plush, some say it's stiffer and some will say that rear seat passengers can't tolerate the stiff ride which is what keeps me from making up my mind on the mod. Thx in advance.

 

[Rapsah22]

Congratulations on your ride, looks amazing. Between stock and TRD springs aside from the ride height - have you noticed much stiffer ride? I get mixed opinions. Some say it rides better, more plush, some say it's stiffer and some will say that rear seat passengers can't tolerate the stiff ride which is what keeps me from making up my mind on the mod. Thx in advance.

I got teins lowering springs! Nyo prob at all

 

[Jesus cabrera]

Congratulations on your ride, looks amazing. Between stock and TRD springs aside from the ride height - have you noticed much stiffer ride? I get mixed opinions. Some say it rides better, more plush, some say it's stiffer and some will say that rear seat passengers can't tolerate the stiff ride which is what keeps me from making up my mind on the mod. Thx in advance.

Thanks!

The difference in ride quality is pretty minimal from stock especially once everything is settled. I have passengers in the rear and have not heard any complaints at all. The handling is better, it’s maybe just lightly stiffer but it’s minimal. I got my car aligned afterwards and honestly I’m very happy with the results. I would say go for it!

 

[klebinek]

Thanks!

The difference in ride quality is pretty minimal from stock especially once everything is settled. I have passengers in the rear and have not heard any complaints at all. The handling is better, it’s maybe just lightly stiffer but it’s minimal. I got my car aligned afterwards and honestly I’m very happy with the results. I would say go for it!

Thanks!