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91 Camry · 12-18-2009, 07:15 AM

So i ordered a set of Intrax Springs from Summit the other day and was told that they were the last set available in the U.S...but anyways, I'm looking for tasteful mods to do to the Camry now.
So far I have:
-SoundSystem
-17'' Rims
-Intake
-Window and Light Tint all around

The Intrax Springs should arrive within a few days and then after XMas, I'm buying a Magnaflow muffler.

Any other potential ideas as to what I could do to my Camry?

All ideas will help.

joeykrim · 12-18-2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 91 Camry

So i ordered a set of Intrax Springs from Summit the other day and was told that they were the last set available in the U.S...but anyways, I'm looking for tasteful mods to do to the Camry now.
So far I have:
-SoundSystem
-17'' Rims
-Intake
-Window and Light Tint all around

The Intrax Springs should arrive within a few days and then after XMas, I'm buying a Magnaflow muffler.

Any other potential ideas as to what I could do to my Camry?

All ideas will help.

Yea! My car is full of tasteful mods...haha well for a high schooler! I've just had the car so long...10 yrs everything has lasted.

I also have the Intrax springs and mine are finally sagging, 8 yrs later...I would also recommend the KYB GR-2 struts to go with the springs, it'll help complete the suspension lowering and prevent those stock struts from repeatedly dying on ya. I had one of the rear KYB struts start leaking on me a few months ago, but they have a lifetime warranty and the shop replaced both rear struts. I also have excessively heavy stereo equipment in the trunk....

Another tasteful mod, would depend on how far you want to take the suspension. I have the whiteline front and rear sway bars. Along with the Intrax springs, KYB GR-2 struts and 17" wheels, the sway bars for me, really made the car stiff turning and corning.

If you have a sound system, probably wanna get a car alarm. I really like Viper products.

A body kit could be considered a tasteful mod, depending on the style, but it seems the internet is showing fewer and fewer options for our car...

Those are just some random ideas from my experience!

RL-521 · 12-18-2009, 11:35 AM

tuck that engine bay son!!! like i did. it looks INCREDIBLE!
im on my ps3 so i can post any pics. but my thread full of pics should be acouple post down on the board
"89 base finished, pics inside" look for that one.

ill soon be putting a megan racing oe muffler on. kyb struts and some cut springs. drilled rotors, headers, strutbar, and some audio

91 Camry · 12-19-2009, 09:24 PM

i dont really mind the engine bay. i like yours though!
i just cant seem to think of anything to do after the springs, struts and exhaust.lol

RL-521 · 12-19-2009, 09:40 PM

ebay: strut bars, 86-89 celica obx headers... then go to partstrain.com and order some drilled rotors and hawk hp pads...
ummm. then you can go and put on a sweet ass bike rack (if thats your thing of course). mabey some ae86 gts seats? (not sure if they'll bolt in, but it would be tight as hell

) we can see what we can mix and match with other older toyota's mabey? i was plannin to put an ae86 cluster, and those old cressida button seats in mine to see if it would work out. tint, window visors, fog lights, interior neons, perhaps a little lip spoiler? just whatever you think of that would be "tatseful".

and i mean pretty much anything the mad tyte flush mounted honda guys can do to there cars, so can we. TO AN EXTENT OF COURSE

91 Camry · 12-19-2009, 10:40 PM

i was lookin at strut bar, header and brakes.

i got neon inside, fog lights, led running lights under the bumper and stuff. but lots of good ideas Thanks!

Wangan · 12-20-2009, 01:24 PM

Get spacers and push the rear wheels out to the fenders if you have the same size wheels all around. When you get the springs the wheels will rub. You'll have to do some fender work. Other tastefully done things could be a seat change. For the most part if you aren't gonna put a bodykit on it I'd say sell the 17s get some nice jdm 15s or 16s and cut the intrax springs to bring it down a bit more and just ride. The most tasteful thing you can do on a gen2 that wont get performance work done would be a badass wheel choice and a slammed stance. Similar to what the Honda boys with single cams are doin Haha. Most importantly. DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME OR DONT DO IT. Now go forth and build a pretty camry and make us proud.lol

91 Camry · 12-21-2009, 06:38 AM

questions:

Where will they rub?

how would i have to modify the fenders?

would the stock 14'' steelies (winter rims) rub?

could negative camber fix the rubbing problem?

RL-521 · 12-21-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 91 Camry

questions:

Where will they rub?

how would i have to modify the fenders?

would the stock 14'' steelies (winter rims) rub?

could negative camber fix the rubbing problem?

modifying the fenders will cause it to NOT rub
you would have to cut your springs in half to make them steelies rub.
honestly imo, the stock steelies look awsomee when they cleaned up and painted real nice. some spacers and a big drop with stocks would look sooooooo nice. thats what i plan on doing.

and negative cambar will fix anything

91 Camry · 12-21-2009, 12:33 PM

i have 17's as my good rims, thats why im afraid they are gonna rub now.lol

white90dx · 12-21-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 91 Camry

i have 17's as my good rims, thats why im afraid they are gonna rub now.lol

What's the width/offset of the wheels and what size tires do you have on them? If you haven't rubbed yet going in and out of steep driveways, you are probably fine lowering the car.

-Charlie

Wangan · 12-21-2009, 06:46 PM

mine are 17x7 all the way around with a 38 offset. My fronts rub taking a 90 degree corner at anything over 15mph. Lord please help me get these coilovers asap. My rear don't rub because I haven't put in the spacers to push them out yet. The good thing is that on the front of this car removing the black strip from your fenders with show that there are some mounting tabs. You need to get rid of those mounting tabs if I remember correctly. if you want to keep the black strip on your car just keep it held in place by it's outer most mounting points.

Negative camber will help to avoid rubbing up front.

Wangan · 12-21-2009, 06:50 PM

o yeah...another tastefull mod you can do would be an ES250 front bumper conversion.

91 Camry · 12-22-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Wangan

o yeah...another tastefull mod you can do would be an ES250 front bumper conversion.

what would that entail?
just swapping the bumpers? or would i have to do the full front end conver. (lights, hood, fenders, grille)

i'm in high school and money's tight lol

here is my car so far:

Here's my 1991 Camry with a 3S-FE engine. I bought it with 49k original miles. So far, the upgrades are a Dual head unit, 6x9 rear speakers, 4" front speakers and a 750 watt amp/sub in the trunk. Under the hood is a custom short ram intake. Car also sports a racing stripe (painted), 17'' Azul Rims on 215/40R17 size tires, fog lights, and LED running lights under the bumper.

white90dx · 12-22-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Wangan

mine are 17x7 all the way around with a 38 offset. My fronts rub taking a 90 degree corner at anything over 15mph. Lord please help me get these coilovers asap.

Does it rub on the inner fenders, front fender liner or outer fender? I've had rubbing in all three places, depending on suspension setup, etc. The inner fender and front fender liner are unfixable... but you can roll the fenders to get more room on the outer fenders. That's the only one that can cause dangerous tire cuts, etc.

-Charlie