How to make the solara handle to the max?

[boostedsolara]

I was just wanting to know is there any thing else that I can do to make my car handle better besides struts, lowering springs, and front/rear lower sway bars? I feel like it just needs alittle more, I dunno if I just expect too much out of my car or what???

thanks
-Blake

[CamNub]

Strut tower bar is one you missed? Otherwise, i think you've got them all...

[boostedsolara]

from what I have heard the stock is just as good as any aftermarket strut tower bar is. but I appreciate the help

[Wibbit]

LSD for all those time you may lose a bit of traction? better tyres? somehow try to make your cars weight distribution better? make the whole thing lighter?

but remember its not a compact sports car, never gonna handle like a WRX. jus dont expect too much (which is my problem!)

[JTLCastro]

i can almost handle like a WRX Get the JIC Magic Coilovers if you want supreme handling. They cost a good 1g+ though. After thats done, yank some really light 16 inchers with some R compund tires and you are done. Thats prolly the best you can do. The Coilovers are a major upgrade from the traditional spring and strut combo but the tradoff is comfort. My car feels stiffer than my friends stock S2000

[Eye8Pussies]

get some frame supports welded to stiffen the chassis

[I4 to V6 Swap]

I would say coil overs, and a roll cage, and larger diameter rims.

[Wibbit]

whoa they make a coilover system for a camry now?? they are taking notice of us! i think itll be too harsh for our crappy Aussie roads tho

neways US$1250 isnt that much to pay really for an adjustable coilover set, its about the going rate these days

[JTLCastro]

Originally posted by Wibbit
whoa they make a coilover system for a camry now?? they are taking notice of us! i think itll be too harsh for our crappy Aussie roads tho

neways US$1250 isnt that much to pay really for an adjustable coilover set, its about the going rate these days

YEP! for coilovers right now the JIC Magics seem to be the top choice as they replace everything. There are also Tein coilovers but they lack an adjustable bottom perch and the top pillow ball mounts.

[a94autoCamry]

do you know if JIC or TEIN makes coilovers for a gen3 camry, cuz i see that they do make em for your gen4...

[I4 to V6 Swap]

I would figure the gen 4s fit. I jammed the gen4 on my car when I did my swap. All four have gen 4 struts. I know the rears are the same for sure, but the fronts may be different. The bolt patterns should fit.

[Mighty~Mart]

i heard that TRD offers the sway bar for the 5 gen... how much of a difference can i expect from replacing that?

plus can someone explain to me about the "3 adjustable settings"?

[Wraith]

Originally posted by boostedsolara
I was just wanting to know is there any thing else that I can do to make my car handle better besides struts, lowering springs, and front/rear lower sway bars? I feel like it just needs alittle more, I dunno if I just expect too much out of my car or what???

thanks
-Blake

try warpedspeed's x bars... some welding is required. put a mid section body bar to tighten it up alittle bit more. But you can always add a 4 point roll cage which will significantly tighten your chasis...

[white90dx]

Don't underestimate the power of a good alignment! Talk to your local autocrossers or track enthusiasts to see who they recommend. After you get all that stuff (springs, struts, swaybars, full poly bushing set) get a really good performance alignment and some good tires and you will handle WAY better than a WRX... Until the WRX does the same.

-Charlie