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Interchangeable Parts?

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#1 ·
Just seeing what all has been found to be interchangeable.

Performance?
Suspension?
Wheels/Rims?
Cosmetic?
-inside
-outside

Anything at all

Just interested in seeing whats up. Or if TRD has moved past the "no image" pictures on their site for the iM. Or if some ppl hear some nice things down the grape vine. Throw out some inside info

Thanks!
 
#2 ·
Besides basics, the motor's the Corolla Eco's and it's not that old, so you're not seeing much in the way of mods for it. Exhaust and intake are currently your essential options.
Part interchangeability with the tC for the suspension.
You can go down to 16 for wheels. Offset down to 38. Compatibility is pretty wide given it's using generic bolt patterns and so forth.
Lots of interchangeability between the Corolla and the Rav4 though mostly the Corolla.

For accessories you'll also find compatibilities with Corolla gear. For instance, if you're shopping for a rack, chances are the iM isn't showing up as an option. However, roof kits are interchangeable between the iM and the Corolla (as in they fit each other). This isn't really made obvious until you find yourself in my position and you check with the European parts.
 
#8 ·
I'm on Enkei M52 16x7s right now, you can see the roof racks post if you want to see how they look on my car (BTW would've gone with black matte but I didn't expect "hyper black" to look so gray).

The clearance is sufficient. ****, Tirerack does test fitting beforehand anyway so you can always check what they've got and see if it's going to fit. You can't go down to 15, but 16 is fine.

I put 55 tires on but you're better off with 50s if you're going that route.
 
#16 · (Edited)
Hi,

I'm thinking of getting an IM/Corolla IM. Since it was sold for 3 years in North America and they are not as common. Are most of the parts interchangeable with other Toyota models, should I be concerned about sourcing parts in the future if I plan to keep this for atleast 10 years. More so for general maintenance/repairs.
 
#17 ·
Great inquiry, a ton of parts in these cars are interchangeable, the oil filters and air filters for simplicity sake, but Toyota doesn't only make a certain amount of parts for a car, they'll be making parts as long as they're needed. The engine has been in Corollas for years so they won't be discontinuing parts there for a decade at the least. Also, the iM was sold as the Auris overseas for many more years, I'm actually pretty sure none were made in the US (correct me if I'm wrong), I know mine was made in Japan. I wouldn't be majorly concerned, but that is a wonderful question as cars with short runs would often warrant stockpiles.
 
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