NEW Silver 2003 SE i4

by **Steve526** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 6:58 pm

Hi all, I'm new to these forums and just yesterday purchased a 2003 solara se coupe 4cylinder in silver(AUTOMATIC :/ ). So far I disagree with most of the the threads here about it being very sluggish, 157hp stock isn't TERRIBLE, on the ride home it was quite enjoyable as opposed to my 97' civic ex (127hp).

Just wanted to introduce myself, my name's Steve and I'm 17 from NJ. Any tips for me as to parts to get for it? I know it's only a 4speed i4 but only a few small add-ons to get it up to maybe 180hp? Like cold air intake as one thing, any ones that work specifically well for it?

Thanks, and nice to meet you all.

EDIT: Here's a picture of it the day before I bought it.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/s ... laraSE.jpg

Well, I couldn't get the image code to work, but that's it on my photobucket account.

EDIT EDIT: Just realized I posted in the wrong section. Sorry Admins, you can move it if possible!

by **MCOjerry** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 8:20 pm

Welcome!

That car looks really nice, well cared for. Congrats on your purchase

by **SolaraBlue** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 8:24 pm

clean gen1.5!
welcome steve!
the solara is much nicer than the civic. good choice.

by **Somedude** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 8:25 pm

welcome to the forum. I have the 2004 Solara, different body style but with the same engine. I agree with you that it hauls compared to the regular Civic models.

Unfortunately, there are not much aftermarket parts for your car. But there are a few:

here is the website that sells TRD items:

http://www.trdparts4u.com/

Enjoy your ride.

by **woa_its_j3ff** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 8:43 pm

nice ride man, and welcome

by **Steve526** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 8:44 pm

thanks all and thanks alot for that website

by **NRDriver** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:46 pm

looks pretty clean.

by **Steve526** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 9:26 am

Yeah, a 2003 with 27,000 miles was an awesome find for me. It was a lease and only 9,000 a year

by **MCOjerry** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 5:40 pm

Does this mean you can order the TRD GE kit from them?? I thought you couldn't get it easily? It's not even that expensive when you add all the pieces up.

http://www.trdparts4u.com/MC-CAII-I.aspx

by **NeFaRiOuS_SLE** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:26 pm

Welcome to SolaraGuy! Looks nice, but in the future, here's a Photobucket tutorial since yours didn't work out:
http://www.solaraguy.org/viewtopic.php?t=20688

by **Steve526** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 6:55 pm

Fixed it, thanks!

by **woa_its_j3ff** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:15 pm

STEVE! wassup man??

haha. sorry my bro's name is the same . and i always say that to him. welcome to SG

by **Steve526** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 8:00 pm

Nice to meet ya'.

Edit: WASSSSUP JEFF?! Haha sry had to say it lol

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