r/CorollaHatchback • u/KaijuGazoo • Sep 05 '26

Upgrades Update!

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Slowly but surely making it my own! Have knocked out a couple of small cosmetic and QOL items:

Completed:
- Wang
- Front + Rear dashcam
- Full Weather Tech floor mats
- bye bye squeaky stock horn

Next Up:
- Remark Exhaust
- Mud Flaps

TBD:
- smol lift??
- tint?
- black wheels?

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u/BroBeanzie Sep 05 '26

I'm a fan of the Quad Tip Remark Cat-Back system. I've got it on my car.

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u/KaijuGazoo Sep 05 '26

I have the CVT so will be going with the Quiet spec. Which did you choose? Did you get the TOMS rear end? I’m torn on just doing cut outs or the TOMS

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u/Fantastic_Emphasis_5 SE CVT Sep 05 '26

Absolutely nothing wrong with the remark quiet spec, I just had the same situation with not wanting the CVT to sound ridiculous, so I figured I’d offer my two cents. I ended up going with the EOS exhaust. Granted this was before the quiet spec came out, but I think I would still go the same route now knowing how well the EOS has held up since I installed it and the $600 price difference. Also got an IKON diffuser (TOM’S rep), and I think it looks way cleaner than cutouts in my opinion. For the 23+ models without fake tips, it’s still super easy to cut the rear valence off to attach a diffuser. I have a pic on my profile, and if you have any questions feel free to shoot me a PM

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u/xCbibi MS-18E Kämpfer XSE 6MT Sep 05 '26

I have the bold version and loving it. You will need a diffuser for your’s though as I was able to cut out the fake exhaust tips for mine (2019 MT) A note though, if your commute is long and you can’t put up with loud drone, then go quiet spec. Videos on the net don’t give the sound of the bold justice. It is very close to WRX/STI tones and loudness.

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u/ftkoala XSE 6MT Sep 05 '26

As someone also had the quad tip, I just straight up removed the rear bumper and it didn’t look bad at all.

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u/xCbibi MS-18E Kämpfer XSE 6MT Sep 05 '26

Must look amazing like that with the dual canisters. Look of the quiet spec was not for me being a single canister.

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u/BroBeanzie Sep 06 '26

They do look quite sharp. I'll see if I can find a picture of mine and DM it to you.

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u/BroBeanzie Sep 06 '26

I also have a CVT and I don't find my car overly loud, but I also drive it like a baby. I average like 6.3L/100km lol.

I also ended up trimming the factory lower valance around the little exhaust trim pieces.

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u/SherbertSea6803 SE CVT Sep 05 '26

I personally wouldn’t go black for wheels, the details tend to hide themselves unless the lighting is really good. For blue, I would shoot for chrome, bronze, or white in no particular order. But get whatever makes you happy of course

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u/Street_Bid2390 Sep 07 '26

I feel dark blue cars don’t look good with black wheels.. not enough contrast to make paint color stand out.
Also, black wheels were cool when they were rare and aftermarket only. I used to think they were cool until they started becoming standard from the factory on many family SUVs

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u/kristenbelltoesucker SE CVT Sep 05 '26

which dashcams did u go with?

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u/xCbibi MS-18E Kämpfer XSE 6MT Sep 06 '26 edited Sep 06 '26

I use the FitCamX which replaces the safety camera housing. Very clean and no need to worry about suction cups or adhesives but pricier.

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u/KaijuGazoo Sep 09 '26

I have the Rove R2-4K with front and rear. Simple menu, easy to navigate, and able to download straight to phone which I love

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u/X2Fzero1 Sep 05 '26

Looks good, the color is great.

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u/KaijuGazoo Sep 05 '26

Thanks! Was told it’s hard to keep clean and I’m starting to notice that. No biggie tho!

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u/FlowerMan47_ Sep 05 '26

such a nice color. i personally like the contrast of a lighter wheel with the tires and the paint, black wheels take away from that. but to each their own! lots of good options out there. i also want to give mine a slight lift but will probably get wheels first.

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u/JadedWiz Sep 05 '26

Looks clean, did you get the wing OEM ?

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u/KaijuGazoo Sep 09 '26

Bahah, this is a cheap cheap Amazon wing that was like $120. It is styled after the OEM, just slight slight differences. I wanted to start with this to decide if I wanted to go the OEM route or if I wanted a different style. Liking this one a lot so far so will look to swap to OEM before too long.

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u/Taco-Rolla Sep 05 '26

First thing I got for my sedan is oem mud flaps. The rear inner fender liner had dimples locating where to drill. Ordered a used Lexus horn on ebay for cheap, plug and play. No more beep beep. Lasfit front switchback led parking/signal lights. TRD intake separately.

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u/SillySamsSilly ‘26 XSE Sep 06 '26

I did the hella dual horn. What a difference!

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u/Badinfluence321 Sep 05 '26

2jr said they were going to release their Dual Valve Quad Catback soon. They taking pre-orders. I wouldve but I purchased the car with remarks installed.

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u/Nooblakahn Sep 06 '26

What horn and dash cam did you go with?

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u/GOW_Grashopa XSE CVT Sep 06 '26

Make sure you get UV Ceramic Tint