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  1. Donabed Kopoian

    LED Interior Lamps

    I've always found incandescent dome lights to be worthless for finding things on the floor of the car. I'm happy with some of the results I've seen. I believe the ones I got also support dimming, which will be nice. I'd also like to find a button to put where my Sport Mode button would be (I...
  2. Donabed Kopoian

    LED Interior Lamps

    Ordered a set for the inside dome light, map lights, trunk light, and the license plate lights from superbrightleds.com. Will take pictures when I get them in. When I get paid again I'll see about getting switchbacks up front and a LED-ready signal flasher, as well as the back-up lights and the...
  3. Donabed Kopoian

    Paint Chips

    Try another dealer? Was it from a construction zone or tailgating?
  4. Donabed Kopoian

    Toyota Corolla 2014 Spoiler Window Wing

    Doesn't work if viewing from a cell phone. Gotta look at it on a computer.
  5. Donabed Kopoian

    Entune Premium Audio upgrade? or Video

    I'm sure pictures will show up sooner or later. Personally, I'd go with a separate amp and speakers. Toyota is going to overcharge for the JBL set-up because it is proprietary. I have seen nice component systems for the front and the rear of the 2014 for anywhere from cheap (no crossover to...
  6. Donabed Kopoian

    Suspension

    I prefer KYB. Had them in my '82 Mustang GT and they were awesome.
  7. Donabed Kopoian

    Maximizing Fuel Economy

    <shrug>. That is how I get my best mileage. Lowest speed possible at highest gear (that isn't under the speed limit).
  8. Donabed Kopoian

    Need Clutch Replacement Recommendations

    Depends. Were you happy with the OEM clutch or are you looking for extra? I'd keep the flywheel unless you really want an aluminum one. You'll get a little extra power back but sacrafice your idle. Centerforce makes good clutch kits. Otherwise, keep the flywheel (I use Scotchbrite to rough...
  9. Donabed Kopoian

    Spark Plug Recommendation

    How many miles on it now?
  10. Donabed Kopoian

    Tail Light Modification (Bar Light)

    If you wire in series, yes. In parallel, no.
  11. Donabed Kopoian

    Navigation Upgrade?

    If you look at the buttons on the right, underneath the down button is where the SD Card resides. You lift off the cover and twist it out of the way to access the SD card slot. Do this with the battery disconnected, and know that by doing this, there is a possibility that the navigation no...
  12. Donabed Kopoian

    Plexi or Lexan?

    I've been hearing good things about Lexan but I know that some race events don't allow it. If yours does, I'd go with that. As far as thickness goes, I'd ask around on racing forums.
  13. Donabed Kopoian

    Navigation Upgrade?

    Not sure if a faster HD card would help, and I don't think you can access the map data on a computer. Think it is encrypted.
  14. Donabed Kopoian

    Entune Premium Audio upgrade? or Video

    They should be plug and play, except for the power, but I'm not 100% on that. I would say I miss having DVD-MP3 from the Pioneer I threw in my Matrix, but I have a subscription to Google Play Music, so I'm usually doing either XM or Bluetooth Music Streaming. I only have CDs of local bands...
  15. Donabed Kopoian

    Maximizing Fuel Economy

    If we assumed that fluids could exhibit linear resistance, then that is possible. You'd also have to assume that, as vehicles speed increases, that the engine, transmission, tires, and wheel bearings do not increase in friction. If you have all of those things held constant, then your mileage...
  16. Donabed Kopoian

    Spark Plug Recommendation

    I drive aggressively so I replace mine every 60,000 miles. They're supposed to last 100,000 miles but I usually have very little electrode left at 60,000. It all really depends on your driving habits and the temperature of the plug you use.
  17. Donabed Kopoian

    For those With a 6MT

    Shawn, it improves as the transmission brass wears in. As far as rev-hang goes, think it depends. 5.0 owners are having this problem as well. My '96 Mustang and my '08 Matrix never did this. I suspect that the clutch slave cylinder is integrated with the throw-out bearing in the six-speed...
  18. Donabed Kopoian

    Plexi or Lexan?

    That didn't answer the question...
  19. Donabed Kopoian

    2005 Corolla - 110,000 km - Good Buy?

    Find a mechanic friend and have him check it out. If that, or taking it to a shop isn't an option, then carefully check panels, make sure they all line up, and that the paint color is exactly the same. Check the oil, make sure it isn't below min, sludged, or contains metal flake. When you...
  20. Donabed Kopoian

    Help - Car Damage

    Nothing bad will come of it, it just looks like hell. I had a crack in my grill from hitting an owl in my Matrix (the black honeycomb part), but when I bent it back in place it was hard to tell it was there, so I left it alone.
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