COROLLA GETS CLIMATE CONTROL UPGRADE!

[@DevisedElite]

I didn't even know you could do this! Definitely gonna do it to my corolla, I really dig it!

[@BrandonStellmach]

It’s a great upgrade! 👍

[@Tenkaichibudokai22]

In my opinion the chrome is one of the nicest parts.

[@BrandonStellmach]

I have grown to like the chrome on these!

[@californiaeveryday]

The chrome looks fire bro. I dig the look.

[@BrandonStellmach]

👍 👍

[@CarFlixNChill]

I think they look much much better than the originals, chrome and all. To me it’s just as you said, looks more new and modern. 👍👍

[@BrandonStellmach]

I totally agree, and the chrome has warmed up to me and I like it better now!

[@stunnasaad]

you should do an ambient lighting mod, also upgrade headliner and floormats

[@BrandonStellmach]

Those are some great ideas! Might do them soon!

[@DaneTS24]

The chrome matches the chrome strip on the Ac vents

[@BrandonStellmach]

I have never noticed the little chrome pieces until you mentioned it in the comments!

[@raykupal]

.... that chrome on the knobs will chip and peel. Mine did... even the steering wheel emblem peeled😢

[@BrandonStellmach]

I hope not! I will have to wait and see how they last. But so far they are good!

[@Daniel-dr9zw]

Did you find out if you can take off the silver ring to paint black?

[@BrandonStellmach]

I have not! They seem to be built into the knob, so I never tried to take them apart!

[@hollylaw8272]

It looks good! I think if you get a chrome stick shift top to match, or do some chrome somewhere, just to make the control knobs become less of a focal point. I think that will help with the look...

[@BrandonStellmach]

Thank you! And that would be a great idea, to try to put a little more chrome to get them away from the focal point!

[@rkmn88]

Just want to say thanks for all your vids! Btw how are your idoing audio system so far? Can you do an update of pro and cons? Thx!

[@BrandonStellmach]

I’m glad you have been liking all the videos! But I can definitely do a pros and cons video of the different radios!

[@The_blonde_boi]

I did this just a couple mins ago and surprised that a 2016 model Corolla has the same hardware layout as the 2009. So convenient. That’s one more modification on my vehicle 😂

[@BrandonStellmach]

I know I was amazed as well! As long as you get the one without auto climate everything bolts right up! Toyotas are super simple and use the same parts on everything!

[@RichardJohn86]

I just got a new corolla in Thailand, its 2012 1.6 CVT with advanced CNG built in. Didn't come with an owner's manual unfortunately. How do I know where to start regarding upgrades. Such as how do I know what steering wheel upgrade might fit, or which new tires would fit my corolla? Thinking about installing a t’eyes head unit also maybe you can consider that in your next upgrade! Love the channel thanks.

[@californiaeveryday]

Any tires will fit that will fit your rim size and 5x100 bolt pattern and 54.1mm hub bore. Also you can look into wheel spacers for a wider stance.

[@RichardJohn86]

​@@californiaeverydayappreciate that thanks. Trying to also understand how I would know that myself, do the owners manuals usually say what parts can upgrade etc?

[@californiaeveryday]

@@RichardJohn86 yes it should tell you in the manual. You can also measure the hub your self, it is usually measured in millimeters.

[@RichardJohn86]

@@californiaeveryday thanks, annoyingly it didnt come with one

[@BrandonStellmach]

When it comes to modifying your car, especially a car like a Corolla where there is not a lot of aftermarket support, its a lot of research and trial and error, sometimes I buy parts thinking they fit and they don’t. So just reading through a bunch of forums will get you a bunch of information for things people have done in the past!

[@whatitisnt.]

Dashboard cover that's suede leather = not tacky

[@BrandonStellmach]

I will have to look into one!

[@thexiafury3104]

​@@BrandonStellmachSup Brandon. So I just installed a borla prox muffler on my 2010 corolla along with a resonator. It's nice and quiet and noticeably a little loud on higher rpms. I was thinking about buying headers, but would that definitely make an increase in sound, and if so could you provide me with the link of the ones you used?

[@BrandonStellmach]

@@thexiafury3104adding some new headers won’t really add much noise, but will usually change the tone of the exhaust. Typically a deeper tone.

[@Pallidus_Rider]

Interesting mod 👍

[@BrandonStellmach]

👍 👍

[@felixnieves19]

Awesome thanks for this video and suggestion as well for your other video

[@BrandonStellmach]

I’m glad you liked the video! Always looking for new ways to improve the corolla!

[@felixnieves19]

I bought my corolla 3 months ago and I have been following you since then, what you do is very good, for those who like to modify their car

[@HasanKohi-e6o]

Looks awesome man, thanks for the video! Would you please tell if this can also be done to rav4 2010 base? Since the knobs look similar?

[@BrandonStellmach]

I am pretty sure this would work. You would have to look at the plugs on the back to make sure.

[@darrylem6157]

Nice mod vid! ❤....i recently bought a used 2008 fielder (org from japan) in trinidad and was considering changing out the manual ac controls for the digital, mainly to get the auto feature. Its more convenient. But i heard u said that this will not work plug and play? Did u mean the euro ones wouldn't work? It should work if it's from a Japanese ver right? Would appreciate ur feedback on this.

[@BrandonStellmach]

Thank you! I appreciate it! As for upgrading to the Manual climate controls, it depends on how your setup is in your 2008 fielder. The biggest issue is that the manual has cables that control the blower blend color controls, which means you would need to change the blend door actuator to the electronic one, as well as any other parts that are required to work.

[@vinothr1249]

Is to possible to change the manual ac to automatic climate control in corolla? Is it just a plug and play of switches or complex method?

[@BrandonStellmach]

I have looked into it, it would require a rewire of the whole AC and would need many additional parts to get it to work!

[@sk8erben176]

Are the LEDs of the new knobs brighter?

[@BrandonStellmach]

Yes they are much brighter! I should have showed them at night time!

[@joshuasanchez5799]

Can anyone tell me what the part is called where the ac is? The cable connection the wounds to the condenser?

[@BrandonStellmach]

I believe it’s called an AC switch control cable.

[@vtvtvtvtvtvtvtvtvtvtvtvtvtvtv]

I’m js doing all the same mods you’ve done 😂😂😂

[@BrandonStellmach]

This is the reason I make these videos! So I’m glad you be doing the same upgrades!

[@biohazarddream710]

Hey man also meant to ask. Did power steering on both corollas work for you? When i bought mine i noticed it was hard to turn for a little car. I did hear there is a known problem for the electronic power steering on these. Have any experience with that?

[@BrandonStellmach]

Yeah the power steering has not been an issue on any of the corollas I had. That seems weird that you are having those problems.

[@vanessascott1713]

Can I do this upgrade on an ‘07 Corolla too?

[@BrandonStellmach]

I am not sure, I know in the 9th gen corolla, they had a slightly different climate control setup and the knobs looked like a different size. I would compare the back of your climate control plugs, to the ones you want to upgrade!

[@ralvolvi7668]

Hey I've got a 2011 corolla LE , and I thought that maybe that I could do a little something special for mine as well. is there anything that you reccomend I start with?

[@BrandonStellmach]

Honestly I would start with anything you feel comfortable trying to do! Like this climate upgrade is relatively easy and pretty cheap. But it’s more about what you like and want it to look like.

[@Abazubair]

Where u get the pedals? My 2013 clutch pedal always squeaks when shoes get wet... any solution? Also do u know how much it would cost to replace the clutch.. i think its worn out.. shakes going into first gear.

[@BrandonStellmach]

The pedals I installed in this video. INSTALLING CAMRY PARTS ON MY COROLLA kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3OloWhmp7ufask A squeaky clutch pedal seems to be a common problem, it has done it on both of my corollas. Not sure if something just needs to be lubricated. As for a clutch replacement, I know it could cost over 1k for other places to do it. While if you do it yourself, it will only cost maybe $200 for parts.

[@TheGio748]

Where can i buy them ?

[@BrandonStellmach]

I ordered mine from eBay, you will just need to search for the 11th gen climate controls.

[@Goldenlsr]

What center console / android play is that

[@felixnieves19]

Android play do you mean the radio?

[@BrandonStellmach]

The radio came with the car when I bought it, it seems to be an off brand China one.

[@DunkXFoolie]

@@BrandonStellmachwhat radio did you have on your previous corolla? It seamed to work well with apple care play

[@BrandonStellmach]

@@DunkXFoolieI had an idoing radio. And it did work the best out of all the radios I had!

[@jaydontplay7530]

@@BrandonStellmachDo you think you’re gonna get the Idoing again? Or try out different head units.

[@adamn5821]

I don't like the chrome either. I like the face of the knobs though.

[@BrandonStellmach]

That’s how I feel! The chrome isn’t my favorite, but the font and faceplates looks much nicer!

[@adamn5821]

@@BrandonStellmach Yup. It's something different as well.

[@mi3137]

Change the seats- it’s a major interior upgrade

[@BrandonStellmach]

Definitely would be a great upgrade!

[@jimsgaragetoys]

I actually like the original ones much more. I hate chrome so there would be absolutely no benefit to me. I also have the auto temp on my 17 Corolla iM and 23 GRC and TBH, I like the simple knobs of my 2009 Corolla S Turbo because I can adjust it without even looking at it.

[@BrandonStellmach]

Yeah the chrome is the only part I don’t like about these knobs, I wish I could find some without it, I really like the font/faceplates better then the old ones! But I totally agree, having the manual climate controls is much nicer, because you don’t even have to look in order to adjust it.

[@DontBanme-lz3oq]

Looks better

[@BrandonStellmach]

👍 👍

[@Timo-Epis]

To be honest the older ones look nicer :D

[@BrandonStellmach]

The only thing I don’t like about the new ones are the chrome bezel!

[@whatitisnt.]

@@BrandonStellmach chrome delete then....

[@dxnnyloco]

wide body it

[@BrandonStellmach]

Been thinking it about. 🤔

[@ProjectBlackweather]

A tip I have for people who stick with the originals and have to replace the bulbs: Get a pair of reverse action tweezers. Clip+file the ends if you need to, but having the extra leverage worked more for me than a plain screwdriver did.

[@BrandonStellmach]

That is some good advise! Something getting those bulbs in and out is not easy!

[@321bluff]

Chrome looks better

[@BrandonStellmach]

The Chrome has been growing on me!

[@alexescobosa5029]

Keep it up 🔥

[@BrandonStellmach]

Thank you! 🙏