New Camry V6 .. some questions for basic mods (also, anybody else in Boston?)

[MJZ]

Hey guys,

I have a relatively new '09 Camry V6 LE that I finally got around to adding some stuff for. I have a few questions:

1. Under the rear bumper of the SE's, there is the black rubber like protector that also contours around the exhaust... what is this called and can it be installed? (Will it look right without the SE body kit?)

2. What do you guys here in Boston use or recommend for body shops/dealerships etc? I'm looking to add some different rims/tires at some point, and I have NO idea what the different notation means... (I want something maybe 17" or 18" at most, with wider than stock tires, also slightly thicker so as to close the fender gap a little)

3. What kind of mods can improve handling to the car? I don't intend to lower the car as I'm afraid enough already of the stock clearance here on Boston's potholed roads.

4. I had my first oil change today... the dealer used 5W30 despite the manual saying to use 5W20 or even 0W20 (I read 0W20 is recommended for cold weather, like right now).... should I get some 0W20 and get someone else to change the oil?

5. I kind of want the mudguards on my car but read the installation can require the wheels to be taken off... are these things worth it (just to protect the underside of the car)

Thanks in advance!

[Netforcer]

the underpanel is called a diffuser, or it's supposed to be a diffuser to smooth out the air underneath the car... to my knowledge, it is directly connected to the rear lip so it won't be possible for you to add the panel.

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

Could he not get an overlay, like Lammy and GTR did? just for looks?



As for suspension, Lowering springs, rear sway bar, strut tower bar...all that will stiffen it up...if you don't want to lower (i know you said no) get SE springs, it'll keep the ride height but stiffen it up some.

For rims, i'd go 18's style depends on you..18 x 8.5 would work, with an offset +35. the lug pattern for the Camry is 5 x 114.3

Mudgaurds is personal opinion as well..i don't like them in my opinion.

[MJZ]

An overlay would be great... what is this part called?

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

a member here does overlays, bluebat i forget his website, someone else will post it for you

[GT-R]

^ That's a nice car... I wonder who it belongs to..

You don't have to remove the wheels to install the mudguards, get the color matched ones.

[Dna_splice]

rear valence

VIZIO FTW!

[darksparkz]

SE springs or lowering springs would be very helpful in handling improvements, many people have lowering springs in extreme city driving conditions and are fine. Sway bars are also very useful in improving handling, either SE sway bars or Whiteline sway bars.

I am surprised that the dealership insisted on putting in 5W-30 over the recommended 5W-20, the oil cap itself should say it's 5W-20 as well. You should learn how to change the oil yourself, fairly easy.

[MJZ]

The oil cap says 5W-30 unfortunately.

[PRINCESS PEACH]

for handling...

I'd get the rear sway bar FIRST.

than springs, than front strut. in that order.

or all of it if you can lol. theres also coilover kits available for our vehicles.

[GT-R]

Originally Posted by Dna_splice

rear valence

VIZIO FTW!

It came like that from the factory..

I got 37" VIZIO in the trunk, custom fitted.

[captainmike454]

My 09 v6 le over $7000 in mods Boston area

[captainmike454]

added TRD exhaust since last pix

[nuchieboy]

Originally Posted by captainmike454

My 09 v6 le over $7000 in mods Boston area

hey any sound clips of that trd exhaust?

[MJZ]

Originally Posted by captainmike454

added TRD exhaust since last pix

Cool, did you add the overlay to the underside of your rear bumper? (or is that a shadow)