When You Buy a Daily, Then Mod it Out | 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Review E210 | Blue Flame |

Hatches are HOT! Pretty Smurf-tastic Review Your Own Car here! Aimee and Johnny tell us about how they ended up buying a Corolla Hatchback as their new daily driver, then modded it out with lots of JDM parts. Once you have the mod bug, we guess it never goes away. We present to you JDMSMRF!
In video shout outs to A'PEXi for sourcing parts and install, TOM's Racing for parts, Michelin USA for their PS4S tires, and Rolotech Car Wraps for vinyl work.
Car Owners - Johnny Valencia and Aimee Shackelford
Car - 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback E210
Aimee Shackelford Instagram - / petrolgirl
Johnny Valencia Instagram - / southerngermanation
Group Instagram - / corollahatchclub
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[@K03sport]

...proof the WRX/STi needs to return to the hatch body style. I like the direction you two went with your daily...if you going to be in the car a lot, you might as well make it a car you want to be in.

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Much appreciated! No need to be a stick, no need to be slammed dragging frame. We have other cars for that. It's our daily and it's perfect.

[@aaronhargrove7460]

I just bought a 2021 Corolla hatchback in 6 speed manual. I love this car. 😎👍🏾👍🏾

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Big congrats!

[@erminsabic5768]

Most reliable and best looking daily money can buy. Congrats on the build guys!

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Big Thanks!

[@yan5362]

need this with the interior of the 4th gen mazda 3 hatch.

[@johnnyvalencia5889]

Haha we had so much fun doing this. We love our Hatch!

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Awesome Review! 💙💙

[@diegoloera277]

Where you did you get that corolla hatch looking air-freshener thing hanging on the mirror. I want one 😄

[@surejeuye9969]

And i just sad

[@johnnyvalencia5889]

sureje uye Wha Wha Wha 😭

[@armandoramos1949]

Wow I love your car , the color , the add ons, your style. The best part is a WIFE that's on board with your passion. More power to you guys, Wish to get mine soon! Have a wonderful day!

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Thanks Armando! Hope you get your Hatch soon, it's such a fun car! BTW she may have the car bug more than me. Did you see her Review Your Own Car video on her Audi R8? Check it out!

[@AimeeShackelford]

I’m worse than him. 😉

[@FujiboHeavy]

Awesome vid! Love the build!! Just picked up a 2020 Hatch, and im in love!!

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Thanks and congrats on your 2020!

[@shanescarlife]

For a daily, this this is pretty damn cool!!

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

PERFECT daily driver!

[@MMingMusic]

Have you guys noticed any mpg drop after all the mods you have done on this car? I'm running a stock xse and I get about 25 on avg. I'm digging the look! Great build and enjoy guys

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Didn't really notice a big drop at all. We also drive the car pretty hard all the time, so we typically see about same as you, 24-25 on avg.

[@paulpuljic6025]

How bout that shitty gas mileage now 3/14/22 ...me? Stock 2019 SE hatch 6mt 40 mpg...

[@peace4myheart]

@@paulpuljic6025 Automatic here. Getting 30mpg.

[@TheBadioo]

@@paulpuljic6025 dang I’m manual also, but I get around 31.2 mpg hahaha 2022 XE

[@daltontabor6041]

The wheels have allot to do with the mpg just took off the 18s and put regular 16 by 6.5

[@collinwinter6210]

I got my 2021 corolla in a very similar way. My mom had her Tacoma in for service. Here's a flame blue Rolla manual. It was delivered to my dealership the night before I found it while I was with lot lottering with mom.

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

very nice!!

[@rebekahthomason3023]

LOL! I love this one! Almost makes me want a daily for the daily! 🤣

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

We've had friends pick one up for a daily actually!

[@mxnmach]

Nice setup...Tom's must have hooked you guys up with the aftermarket parts and accessories. Watching this makes me want to review my Oxide bronze 19Rolla....unfortunately, none of the installs were from Tom's but I love my daily...

[@johnnyvalencia5889]

We purchased all the parts from Apexi USA. Just love their parts and quality. You should definitely review your 19!

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Look forward to that review on your 19!

[@jefryduran543]

Just got a white xse with manual transmission on pre contract. I can't wait for it to arrive

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Congrats!

[@susanpurkhiser5634]

So awesome guys!! 💙💙 Love the song! 🤣🤣

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

hahaha thanks Susan!

[@basket1099]

Prices obviously vary, but I’m just wondering how much was it for all the vinyl wrapping? I love the look so much

[@johnnyvalencia5889]

Thanks! Rolotech in Anaheim does Killer work! Give David a call and tell him I sent you! [phone]

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

We vouch for Rolotech Car Wraps as well.Awesome people.

[@anthonycaballero4457]

Great video man! I know you probably been asked this a lot, but is that a spacer in the rear? I’m running enkei nt03+m on 18x8 +35. Is there any size spacer you recommend to make the rear of my hatch flush?

[@johnnyvalencia5889]

Thanks! Yes we do run a spacer in the rear. 15mm. Our wheels are 18x8.5 ET45

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Thanks for the info!

[@swerlofitness2099]

Can't wait to buy this bad boy! I have an order in already!

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Nice and congrats!

[@MegaLad69]

i wanted that color but ended up with galactic aqua mica, fell in love when i saw it

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Looks awesome in Aqua Mica for sure. Wild in the sunlight!

[@MegaSourPatch]

I just bought mine with the galactic aqua too! I’m stumped on trying to find nice wheels to match the color though’

[@MegaLad69]

@@MegaSourPatch Bronze or gold go hard with this color.

[@jorgeherrera412]

Jajajaj love it, I named mine “the SmurfRolla” 😂

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Haha there ya go!

[@rickyeligio1674]

This makes me want to trade in my 19 SE sedan for a hatch

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Do it!

[@teejaylinton9277]

Definitely even tho I have the 20 SE 😭😭‼️

[@HandlesSuck123]

@@teejaylinton9277 Don't do it. Wait for the GR Corolla.

[@HandlesSuck123]

@a pimp named Mdot not sure. Some sources say it'll be out by 2023

[@sebaseba9592]

Best Corolla (Auris) mod video I have seen so far!! One question, is it possible or is there any mod that can hide the door handles of the back doors and make it look like 2-door sportcar?

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Thanks so much! Haven't seen any rear door handle delete mods anywhere. Likely that would be a custom job.

[@KISSARMY1500]

Hey! I love what you guys did with the car I have the same exact model but I really want to do all these mods for my car this is the exact look I was hoping to go for and I was wondering if you could post where you got everything or maybe some helpful tips on how to get all these mods!

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Hey Brandon. Thanks! So we got all the parts from Apexi. Check them out at apexi-usa.com/ . Just take your time with getting the mods, that way you can enjoy the benefit of each!

[@Deschain-um7jz]

I wanna slap that exhaust on my 19 Hatch. I got mine with the 6MT, but it didn’t have the OEM spoiler. Also, the high gloss center console is such a pain to keep clean. Haha

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Do it! It's not insanely loud, which is good in our opinion. You can get the spoiler directly from Toyota and installed for not that much. I believe we paid under $500 for the spoiler already painted and installed.

[@alejandrochewbacca]

I love it ! I just bought one but the same color as paprika, I would like to buy accessories, do you know of a page where they sell?

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

LOVE the Paprika color too! Check out pages like apexi-usa.com/ and speedindustry.com/corolla-hatch-2019-performance-and-accesories

[@alejandrochewbacca]

Review Your Own Car thank you guys

[@raynaldfernandez1436]

Wow thats looks beautiful 😍

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Many thanks!!

[@theknot3483]

Love mine so far I’ve had mine for almost two years now I heard the 2021 hatchback coming out will have 269 hp because Toyota and Mazda are working together on the Platform the guy at the dealership told me the other day when I had my car Serviced pretty kool hearing about that it needs more power I love the looks of it I like yours the rims are nice you need to get the windows Done lol.

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Yea we've been seeing a lot of news about future launches. We hope it's true! And yes, windows will be tinted soon haha.

[@xMenero]

Omg where did you get that air freshener at? It looks really good!!

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Got it from Phil Lee! It's a wooden hanger, no air freshener.

[@marktroynatividad5805]

Great vid!! Where did you get all the installation done? I just got a 2020 hatch and looking to get the Tom’s rear diffuser and exhaust 😎

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Thanks! We had everything done at Apexi in Orange County, CA. Here is a link to their website - apexi-usa.com/

[@marktroynatividad5805]

Review Your Own Car Sweet!! Thank you!! Btw.. I’m in the South Bay.. Maybe I’ll see a JDMSmurf sighting 😎

[@chris5473]

Perfectly built! Might trade in my 86 for one

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Thanks.....do it!

[@bryanmunoz4005]

Don’t do it

[@davidG15]

Wait for the gr version

[@plainsimplegarak6279]

That's crazy! My wife and I just went to our local dealership for the CH-R. But with the version we wanted it would take 60 days to order. So we walk into the main showroom and there sits the 2021 Corolla special edition. Bought it on the spot.

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Haha that's awesome! Very similar story to ours. Congrats!

[@bidenwearsdiapers4026]

This was in my YT feed. I don’t own a Toyota, but this must be pretty important. Maybe I should subscribe.

[@danielbruhhh2273]

Wow! Very impressive y’all! I’m debating if I should trade in the old 12’ Taurus for a 2021 XSE Nightshade Hatch!

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Do it! It is seriously such a fun car

[@CoolGuynumbawan]

DOOOOO IT

[@logansimpson2267]

This is esecially my car I have the 19 corolla hatch XSE also in blue flame with the 6 Speed Manual, Im looking to get the toms kit as well but can't seem to find a way to get it into Canada as thats where I'm at. Calgary. Frustrating but seeing your build so far makes me want it more. I believe the toms titanium tip exhaust will look great with the paint. As well as I'm adding the rims and cannards from the 2021 corolla hatch special edition. Just waiting and searching till I can finally make it happen.

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Very cool and we agree, the titanium tips would look badass with the paint. Can Apexi' not ship to you in Canada?

[@AimeeShackelford]

Baby got back! ;)

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

👀😂

[@rottenpizza84]

Nice looking Smurf. I have a hatch SE too , the only thing I don’t like is sound system.

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Thanks! Agreed about the sound system. We've been looking at the JBL spare tire subwoofer/amp kit.

[@BookofTerrors]

I have a 23 XSE in silver. Love it

[@a5___br1sk3t5]

Can the Coilovers go lower than your current setting? I prefer my cars a bit lower than yours and would love to use Tom’s since they’ve always provided aftermarket support for Toyota’s.

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Yes they go much lower. This is our daily so don't want to be scraping and bottoming out all the time.

[@lao-khmufewgoodmen1833]

Awesome 👍🏼

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Thanks 👍!!

[@timw2083]

Very cool hatch... I've been debating a Corolla or Mazda hatchback for my son's first car!

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Many thanks!

[@goonzaaleezz]

The blue shoes and shirt to go with it ay

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Matchy Matchy 😎

[@JohnDoe-cv8iw]

buying a 22 se model in a few days i cant wait! i got the same color and manual trans. I hope to go with gold wheels for mine

[@hamoodemiratess8093]

I just imported corolla hatchback xse 2019 from America to dubai Unfortunately we don't have parts here Also corolla here different shape

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Congrats! You'll love it.

[@benjaminrivera117]

I'm about to get one myself really soon :)

[@LynnDisclose]

Y'all are too cool and seem a great couple. I have a 2006 older hatchback Toyota it was called matrix back then

[@YusefRiazi-ut9un]

I don’t quite understand how the additional oem spoiler fits in conjunction with the factory spoiler.

[@RoadconePhoto]

SMURF-SAN!!!!

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

YES!!

[@SloRush]

Did you guys install the mods or were you able to get these mods installed at a shop? I just got my E210 but I don't have the space in my garage to mod and do some of the things I wanna do.

[@carlosamaya4503]

Nice car but the trunk capasity looks like it sucks lol that tom's racing box covers almost half lol

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

It's not huge for sure, but it holds a full week's worth of grocery shopping. If you need more just drop down the back seats.

[@giovannicarlociancone5773]

Does the front diffuser, to carry out the installation, match the original holes of the vehicle or do you have to make new holes? Thanks

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

We had Apex'i do the install so I'm not sure. Gonna say they had to drill the holes.

[@yan5362]

we have this with the 1.8 hybrid engine with 122 HP and a good FUEL efficiency. still wondering if i should choose this or the 1.5 gen 4 mazda hatch which has a very nice interior but lower fuel efficiency and less HP.

[@needalifesoon]

Would you consider this car for rideshare? Uber? Lyft?

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

100%! Seats 3 passengers very comfortably and has good gas mileage.

[@Jaylom]

Would you happen to have the part number for the window visors?

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Don't have the part number, but we got them from Apexi. Hit them up. They aren't a US OEM part. Have to have them brought in from Toyota Japan

[@t3kn33kz]

That sound clip of exhaust under load was depressing lol

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

That was kind of the play 😒

[@SteelLogic412]

Where did you get your front lip and side skits from

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

www.apexi-usa.com/

[@diegoloera277]

Where can i get that E210 air freshener thing hanging from the rear view mirror?

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Hit up @bay_hatch on IG to see if he has anymore for sale.

[@matt8501]

can you link all the modifications and where to buy them

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

All the modifications is basically the Tom's Racing Catalog for the car. All parts were purchased through Apexi

[@lemuelserralles386]

Nice videooo, where can I find those rims?

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

They are Tom's Racing wheels. Grab them through Apex'i!

[@zerokool-2058]

Is 100% practical.

[@kody-_-berry8277]

I love the hatchback there just so cool

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

very cool!!

[@AllanDelosReyes]

Love the Corolla hatch way sportier than Mazda 3. Maybe change the Toyota emblem to black.

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Thanks! Yes we have already done that since filming this vid. Great minds think alike!

[@teamlegacy1051]

Someone’s sponsored by toms racing 🤣

[@ec3639]

So clean...

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Appreciate it!

[@mathushans3508]

Someone please link the window visors. I’m in Canada

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

www.apexi-usa.com/

[@RonnieMcDonnie-89]

Anybody have a link for those window vents been trying all day to locate one

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Check with www.apexi-usa.com . They may not be on the website, but they can get them for from Japan. That is where we got ours.

[@honchhojack8181]

What’s the tint you guys have running for the front the back windows?

[@rolandoresurreccion8216]

what do you call that rubber mat at the back protects from scratchers.

[@jorgeantonio2809]

Any power gains at all with the exhaust ?

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Haven't dyno'ed to see for sure, but a full exhaust typically does add some ponies

[@Bruno-xb2mt]

Hi great review! I’m actually considering of one of these in 🇬🇧 soon. Do you think 19 inch wheels are possible on this? Can’t find anything online about it

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Yea absolutely. Tom's Racing actually makes the same wheel we have in 19".

[@Bruno-xb2mt]

@@ReviewYourOwnCar they do I believe but on the buying screen there’s only the 18” so I’ll have to make an enquiry with them if I get a Corolla!

[@jdiz3289]

Hey I’m about to purchase the front lip, skirts and rear diffuser from apexi. Are those the “painted matte black” version or the non painted?

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Awesome! These are the matte black pieces. No paint needed.

[@Crankshaft-cq1nd]

I still don't understand why car manufacturers prioritize Apple car play over Android auto. Way more Androids than apples

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Hmmmmmm ok

[@seanyab3813]

I like the quad exhaust. What’s new mpg after the mod?

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

We drive the car like a go kart, so average @ 22-23 mpg. I'm guessing if we chilled out it would hit 27-29

[@uknownunknown9051]

Paddles are for sequential shifting not for banging gears

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Who made you the paddle boss? 😂😂😂😂

[@vongdong10]

Sister just bought a 2020 in the same colour. Fantastic looking car but the performance is meh. Toyota should've put a turbo on the zr model which could compete with the golf gti and focus st. Shame.

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Agreed. Love the car, but it was built to definitely be a grocery getter. Still fun in the twisties if you beef up the suspension.

[@gutomsigab]

Hey quick question, where did you guys get the front lip, side skirts and rear spats? I’ve been trying to get one for my dad’s corolla hatch but can never find one

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Got all of our parts from Apex'i. Check them out!

[@Jboss4eva]

Is there a link for these parts?

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

www.apexi-usa.com/ If there is something you can't find on their site, just give them a call.

[@djfrankfresh]

Is the exhaust loud and did you have a resonator ?

[@yaajmane]

Does that Tom's racing rear diffuser come with the little winglet at the corners of the diffuser or is that separate?

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Yes it comes with the 2 winglet pieces

[@justgamein1825]

Can I ask what exhaust you have? Did you do a resonator delete? Headers?

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Tom's Racing exhaust as mentioned in the video. Cat back, no resonator delete. No headers (its a 4 cyl so just header)

[@mmahtnart8986]

Was I asleep when you did the engine/HP upgrades? Chastise me!

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

At the time of the video (and even now) there were no performance mods. Currently only performance adds are an AEM CAI and the exhaust. There's a header floating around that has been sketch, and that's really it.

[@snoopsclan1497]

Just asking, the dealership told me if I replaced my exhaust it will void my engine warranty, is that tru guys, thanks

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

That is not correct. Installing an aftermarket exhaust will not void your warranty.

[@snoopsclan1497]

@@ReviewYourOwnCar thanks, I dig deeper on that and they call me back, they as long as I didn’t do anything on the engine the warranty still ok,

[@edmondcheung6180]

Nice car 😍

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

many thanks!

[@wolf7elite7]

How much did you guys end up spending on the Tom's racing body kit?

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

We got one of the first kits so the pricing I believe now is a tad higher. Get with Apexi' and see what they can offer you!

[@benjaminrivera117]

Any website recommendations for parts? :O

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Check out apexi-usa.com and kamispeed.com

[@benjaminrivera117]

@@ReviewYourOwnCar yaaaaaaas

[@tsnegley]

Hi, link for wind guards please?

[@johnnyvalencia5889]

tsnegley instagram.com/apexiusa?igshid=1a577htm8g006 message them directly on Instagram. Let them know Johnny and Aimee referred you to them for the Toyota wind guards.

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Thanks for sharing!

[@bryanmunoz4005]

To bad the car is slow and can’t be boosted

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

It's a daily driver. Don't really car that it's straight line slow.

[@applejuice8312]

What size is the Tom’s container 50 or 20L?

[@liratheplug]

Lol wtf i just bought one after watching this video i know i have to make a channel 😂

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Haha congrats on the hatch! Do a Review and let us know, we'll post it and share it for you!

[@kissarmy897]

Does the mods affect your warranty ?

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Does not affect the warranty

[@joshuastevens5910]

Aftermarket intakes, chips, etc those void warranties. But you can get the TRD intake for corolla without voiding warranty. After my warranty is up I’m planning on putting good intake on, aftermarket exhaust, chip it. I have 2020 corolla LE.

[@antonioalegria1412]

Automatic ? Bruh

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Yep. Daily Driver in Los Angeles. We have an M3 and a Miata with manuals that satisfy our 3rd pedal need.

[@joelvela4366]

Yeah I was thinking the same thing.

[@WILLKent8]

Does the exhaust drone on the highway?

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Actually no drone at all! It's more on the quiet side vs loud.

[@ronin7368]

Link for wind vent pls

[@kissarmy897]

Does the exhaust affect the mpg significantly?

[@johnnyvalencia5889]

Not sure. MPG was never a concern for us so haven’t really paid attention.

[@madzshagger]

And then there was the PRNDL

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Yup. And we love it 😎

[@Mr99Burns]

Never waste money on cars. Corolla should be stock. Engine in this car is very loud I drove it

[@joemama9593]

nah, could be a lil louder

[@MyRcGoSlow]

Well it does look cool af and it’s cheap

[@emlaxx]

i have the same colour and mines a 2020

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Awesome and congrats! We love the Blue Flame color 😎

[@jasehcoin1643]

so cool lol

[@silvermolotov]

Looks good, but why not get a manual, and trully enjoy the car.

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

It's our daily driver in Los Angeles. A manual in traffic 24/7/365 just sucks. We have an E36 M3 and NB Miata track toys that are manual and satisfy our third pedal needs.

[@lukelawrence6007]

I bought this but in sliver

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

It looks so good in Silver too.

[@cameronhall6623]

what lug nuts are you guys running

[@atrealjesus]

The marketing on these were terrible their amazing though

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

Agreed!

[@uknownunknown9051]

It’s impossible for that car to be jdm good lord

[@ReviewYourOwnCar]

LMAO calm down honey. The car is sold in Japan. The aftermarket parts are made by a Japanese manufacturer. It's certainly can be labeled as so.