98 Camry Questions!!!

[BlackandBlueDrew]

Hi i am doin work on my gen4 on budget so i got alot of question that i would love to be answered honestly and politely lol...so here goes...oh and i know this sounds lazy but i cant find specific material anywhere...IF ANYONE NEEDS PICS OF ANYTHING PLZ LET ME KNOW...

1) Front badge-I want all my badges to be chrome...a) how do i take off the hood emblem...b) what would be the best and non tackiest way to chrome them...would "spray paint" last...or metallic paint?

2) Center Console- Its broken...does anyone know any parts sites that i can get this from?

3) Doors- i wanna change the fabric in the doors (to black)...suggestions as to where to find the fabric and diy on how to do it?

4) Floor-I wanna change my entire floor carpet (to black)...same as doors...

5) License Plate- my frame doesnt have holes for the bottom of it...is there some kinda adhesive i can use it is will stop sounding like a machine gun when i close the trunk?

6) LEDS-i want to wire LEDS to come on when i turn my headlights on...instruction plz?


i cut this short so i can take this a little bit at a time...any help is greatly appreciated...thnx for your time...

[BlackandBlueDrew]

bump...someone plz help....

[datnguyen24]

Carpet is going to run you around $220 its already molded so it's a direct swap. You can choose any color for the list they have. How much are you looking to spend? Browse the for sale section, craigslist, ebay you'll find some bargains. 3M double sided tape will help with the license plate vibrating.

Link for the carpet..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1997-...Q5fAccessories

[BlackandBlueDrew]

Thnx! im willing to spend 200 long as it lasts...Ummm...will the 3m last in rain, heat...etc...???

[BlackandBlueDrew]

great link also...really appreciate it...they give instructions also...

[BlackandBlueDrew]

bump...anymore help guys??? im really lookin forward to hearin advice on this...

[ARIST0]

1/ There will be small screws in the other side of the emble, dig up instruction on removing the grille.

2/ Local Junkyard

3/ Painting tape & fabric vinyl spray can

4/ Painting tape & fabric vinyl spray can ( highly recommended )

5/ DO NOT use 3M tape, it will mess up ur paint, borrow a driller, measure and screw an extra hole.

6/ Dig up instruction on "halo" or "angel eyes" wiring.

[ARIST0]

ADD ON:

U are spending ALOT on atheistic for a 10+ car. If it's ur first ride then I would understand, been there done that ... Keep track of ur list mod and think out side of the box, that's all i got to say.

[BlackandBlueDrew]

Hey man i fully understand where ur coming from...i really wouldnt be doing all this if i didnt have a little sister...shes in middle skool and i wanna hopefully be able to give her my camry after high school...i want her to have a "decent looking" and running college car...

i really appreciate the advice...a question tho...for the badges should i remove them and paint?

inside pics coming soon...

[BlackandBlueDrew]

last bump

[07civiclx]

ok man, best bet is to hit a junk yard on ALL that stuff
with the age of the car im sure you can find stuff at one :-P
all the badges on my gfs 98 camry are chrome... just go to a dealership or buy them off ebay
they ARE stuck on with 3m tape, and its pretty permanent, but will damage paint if you try to take them off!!!

dont recarpet unless NECESSARY
i would just get some good quality carpet cleaner and clean it :-)

for the license plate, do what i did (necessary to get rid of rattle when installing subwoofer) drill a tiny hole then use a standard STAINLESS screw in that whole!

not sure WHAT you are doing for the leds
but heres what ill be doing to both my cars and where to look to give you clues
Find the power wire for the dome lights on the fuse box, and then tap that wire, leds will come on and off with dome light
OR
for front halo lighting, get an add-a-fuse from the electrical department in pep or autozone, and run your power off of that.

If you plan on upgrading the headlights, you WILL need to cut the frame the headlights mount on (Anzo headlights are found from 00-01 on ebay for less than 150, they are decent quality)
next get a set of TSX projectors and cut those headlights to pieces ;-)

[skuttduck]

Originally Posted by BlackandBlueDrew

2) Center Console- Its broken...does anyone know any parts sites that i can get this from?

If you can't find it from a junkyard, I believe I found a couple of sites that can help with this.

First step is to identify the parts and get part numbers.

My suggestion is to go to www.toyodiy.com and click on the parts reference. It's easy to put in the VIN and let it find it, or perhaps this is what you are looking for: http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/p_U_199...PNKA_5806.html

From there you can type in those part numbers at some of the sites that allow you to enter in the direct part number. For example discounttoyotaparts.com