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    2015 1.8 CVT build and destroy.....

    And thats your choice. Bash me and my car all you want. If you dont want to mod change your car no problem. But there are plenty people out there that do and are modding corollas. If a corolla is what someone can afford to drive myself included, its our right and choice to mod what works. Not...
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    2015 1.8 CVT build and destroy.....

    Jolly and ZeCorolla I have researched tons of cvts and how they operate. Granted the corvette is a high performance rwd and many cvts arent built for such abuse. But if you look into the corvette z07's. They run a hybrid automatic/cvt. So for people to sit back and say that the cvt arent capable...
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    2015 1.8 CVT build and destroy.....

    Have you laughs and opinions. They are exactly that. If you have nothing useful to add to this thread jump off it and move on.
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    2015 1.8 CVT build and destroy.....

    The 15k will be used to supply a new transmission if and when mine goes bad. As well as being used to work with machine and trans shops to redesign and the failed parts in the old trans and to build the car to levels that could do such damage to at some point in the process point out the weak...
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    2015 1.8 CVT build and destroy.....

    Well thanks for the input. But as far as rear mount turbos go there have been quite a few advancements over the years and problems have been solved. As well as oiling and lag. The rear mount is the best situation for the corolla in aspects of reducing engine heat and wear. Keeping the turbo from...
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    2015 1.8 CVT build and destroy.....

    For everyone that wants answers concerning the CVT transmission and what its limits are. Im reaching out to any and everyone thats interested. I will be building this car and running it hard to find the cvt failure points. I will also be doing videos and pics of the build as it progresses. I...
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    speed limiter removal? how?

    Havent turbo'd it yet nor gotten the throttle controller. Got rearended 3 weeks ago and its been in the body shop. So ive decided since my cars value has went to shit im going to turn the corolla into a daily driven road track car. However, i have finally decided on turbo and design. And with...
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    speed limiter removal? how?

    Theres the difference. Its not fake shifting. The reason for the paddles is to allow a person to shift the vehicle when it needs to be under heavy throttle. You can notice at 5800 rpm that shift is necessary where as if you let it go until the car shifts it while in manual mode you will notice a...
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    speed limiter removal? how?

    Not changed much look wise just lower and exhaust but working on other parts now
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    speed limiter removal? how?

    I have plans and things in motion for aerodynamics. As far as why i want to go any faster well to answer that bc i can and to push those limits. This will never be a drag car thats not what im after. As of now i am building a show car that will eventually when done how im wanting it will become...
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    speed limiter removal? how?

    I am currently emailing and talking to to turbokits. about their kit. And doing a guinea pig situation and sponsorship for the kit. Hopefully it all goes thru. And i have lowered my car as well as put exhaust on it so far. Xsp s model is what im driving. Ive hit 110 but it struggles to get...
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    speed limiter removal? how?

    Ive got a 2015 corolla s 1.8 cvt. Whats the mods or process for speed limiter removal? And are ther any low cost stand alones or pcm programmers via the obd2 port? Also i have done exhaust lowered and looking into an intake. Maybe doing the turbo kits,com turbo kit. I am ordering the throttle...
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