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Bdub215 · 03-26-2011, 07:59 PM

This is the vehicle (if you didnt know it's a 5spd)

Plans:
Exhaust (here 3/29 on this weekend)
Lower
Strut Bar (if can find one that fits)

It already has this

For the Suspension I'm looking at the Eibach Pro-kit for the Solara (Tire rack $234) or B+G springs for $209. Both say that they lower around 1.6 inches. Cant Decide. i havent heard of B+G personally so i dont know how good their product is (but its in the sticky on CL)

strut bar: i dont want an ebay one. I'm gonna try to track down a name brand.

I want to have this done by end of april for the big meets coming up in may-june

4Cyl'erThriller · 03-26-2011, 08:32 PM

Nice! Cool project. Pretty rare car with the 5 speed.

iovaykind · 03-26-2011, 08:47 PM

Go with an eibach pro-kit, you'll like the handling more from that. The lowering might not be as much as b + g but theres r&d involved so that they've been tuned to be car specific unlike other brands.

btw,
that's a clean ride!

Bdub215 · 03-26-2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by iovaykind

Go with an eibach pro-kit, you'll like the handling more from that. The lowering might not be as much as b + g but theres r&d involved so that they've been tuned to be car specific unlike other brands.

btw,
that's a clean ride!

the eibach's were probably what i was gonna go with. I dont wanna be super low cause im not doing a VIP and there's too many potholes. and the car would be perfect except for the mirrors being hella faded and a chip on the hood from these stupid kids playing with rocks. i'll fix them someday. and thanks for the compliment

4Cyl'erThriller · 03-26-2011, 09:14 PM

I agree... You will like the Eibachs. I wish I had a 3vz in the Camry

***Silent Runner*** · 03-26-2011, 10:23 PM

I have to also say, my,.. that looks clean! In fact, colour, interior leather colour, 5spd, everything I can see is exactly the ideal project car I would love to start with.. Thats an awsome find.

I look forward to seeing your work.

Bdub215 · 03-27-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Silent Runner

I have to also say, my,.. that looks clean! In fact, colour, interior leather colour, 5spd, everything I can see is exactly the ideal project car I would love to start with.. Thats an awsome find.

I look forward to seeing your work.

I'm not sloppy i can tell you that. i have a tight budget but if i have to spend i will. Go through a Few of my threads in the 8th gen section you'll see

4Cyl'erThriller · 03-27-2011, 07:52 PM

Id have to agree with Silent runner. You have a great base to start with. Should be one hell of a ride by the time you are done with it. Good luck with the build.