2023 Toyota GR Corolla Review - Is SavageGeese's $60K Corolla Better Than A Type R?

Published at : 14 Dec 2025

I've reviewed many GR Corollas but never one modified this extensively. This example was previously owned by Jack from SavageGeese, and has a total build cost of $60K. Let's see if that brings the rally bred hot hatch beyond FL5 Civic Type R levels of sharpness and performance.

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Mod list:
Eventuri Intake
Limit+1 Oil Cooler
Syvecs AWD Controller
Ecutek 93 tune
555 Transfer Case Cooler
SPL Rear upper camber arms
MCS 1-way Non-Remote Dampers with Swift Springs 8k front 10k rear
AP Racing CP9660 BBK
CSG CP pads F/R
Motul 600 brake fluid
5w30 engine oil
APR Extended Studs
Apex SM-10RS 18x10 +40
Bridgestone Potenza Race 265/35/18
Camber: -3F, -2R
Toe: 0F, 0.2deg R
SXTH armrest
Flexishield Color PPF
MY2024 upgrades (bolts and aluminum tape)
SPL front swaybar endlinks
Cusco pedal spacer

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