New to the forum , Camry mods help!

[vinniepaz730]

Hey guys, i have a gen 4 99 camry LE, I4, and i just got into cars but i have a good friend who is pretty much an expert at cars, and i want to play around with my car and do some mods, i already got a new intake from ebayl, and some front corner clear lights . Does any1 have any suggestions on what basic mods i could do? thanks.

[CDub LXi]

Springs, struts, wheels, tires, exhaust, header, ignition, cf hood, cf trunk, body kit (full or TRD lip), etc

[Super Kaioken]

^ what he said.

[vinniepaz730]

thanks guys , so the intake was a bad idea? lol

[vinniepaz730]

where would i find good struts, i know they have them on ebay

[CDub LXi]

No.. you already had the intake... that's why I didn't list it

www.nopionline.com, www.ebaymotors.com, etc for struts. Tokico is the choice with most people on here you'll find out.

[Gachinto]

There has been so much arguement regarding SRI... and seems like the majority is saying that it would not help 5sfe models. that's the reason keeping me from getting one... SRI is relatively cheap too compare to CAI, which again has a big arguement on the protential danger... so it's all very confusing. I also have a 99 i4 (w/ a/t unfortunately) and I have been trying to mod my camry for years, never have much done. I'm gonna get serious and start working on this month... so keep in touch for recent mods.

Regarding your SRI, assuming it since you didn't mention "cold air", plz tell me how you feel about it performance-wise.

Big Body LX, for header and ignition that you have mentioned... what're the mods for ignition and... where can I can a header for 5sfe? I thought the only one available is Rippmod or something... and it's outta production?

[CDub LXi]

Originally Posted by Gachinto

Big Body LX, for header and ignition that you have mentioned... what're the mods for ignition and... where can I can a header for 5sfe? I thought the only one available is Rippmod or something... and it's outta production?

For header there is a guy on here that is working on making them. Also I've heard that if you contact Rippmods they should still have some stock...

For ignition, I'm pretty sure a MSD ignition will work to give extra spark. Some argue if this actually improves performance.

As for the short ram... I'm rocking one

[skewe]

what Big Body LX said except i would go with TRD kit as opposed to other skirts, lip, etc

[CDub LXi]

Originally Posted by skewe

what Big Body LX said except i would go with TRD kit as opposed to other skirts, lip, etc

I put TRD lip kit in there

BTW, forgot to put strut bar up there... maybe bigger sways if you're feelin' nasty


My engine bay.... no real performance mods for the daily driver

[Knailgun]

get the whiteline RSB when you do the suspension....it handles like a new machine

[YESCA]

This is the set up I have and I LOVE it

17" Finn Racing rims
225/45/17 Toyo Proxies
Whiteline Front and Rear Swaybars
Tokico Blue Shocks
H&R Springs 1 1/2" Front 1 1/2" Rear
TRD Strutbar
Unorthodox Racing crank pully
Custom Cold Air Intake by Tom's
Brembo cross drilled brakes
TOMS' Brake pads
TRD rear lip
Custom Cat-back w/ Ractive muffler
Rippmods Headers
TRD Body Kit

Hope this helps you a little

[vinniepaz730]

where would i find a trd body kit? and whats a cf hood etc?

[CDub LXi]

cf is a lightweight hood. It can be had in different styles. The one I have is a OEM style cf hood. They run about $550 shipped. Sometimes you can get better deals too.

TRD kit... used off ebay

[Night Speed]

Originally Posted by Knailgun

get the whiteline RSB when you do the suspension....it handles like a new machine

so is there any disadvantages if i install front and rear sway bars?

thanks