New from Michigan

by **Bartos** » Mon Jun 02, 2003 8:50 am

Hi All! Just wanted to introduce myself to everyone. I just bought a 2000 Solara SLE last week and I love it. A nice change from all the GM cars I've owned in the past. She's quick right now but I can't wait to start modding it. I haven't done much car work in the past other than changing oil or brakes so I'm ready to learn a lot. I have a friend who has a Supra and has been modding it for a couple years, and he is excited to help me out with my new car.

I'm looking forward to reading these forums, learning everything I can from all of you, and contributing anything I can along the way. And last but not least:

-Bartos

Website · by **DavPak** » Mon Jun 02, 2003 9:20 am

welcome to the forum!
the car looks beautiful already!

by **happy_aggies** » Mon Jun 02, 2003 10:43 am

Looks nice already, but it'll be sweeter if u drop it.

I would say 1st mod would be dropping ur car. :angel:

by **Bartos** » Mon Jun 02, 2003 11:15 am

Thanks guys!

happy, I definately want to put a new suspension on it. Something more sporty. If that involves lowing it in the process then it's all good but I also want to put a body kit on it, so I want to make sure it isn't to close to the ground. It's my primary car and need to be practicle for city driving.

by **WTF??** » Mon Jun 02, 2003 12:30 pm

Welcome to the forum Bartos!!

You planning to do all performance? or all show?
maybe even BOTH?! :evilbat:

by **Bartos** » Mon Jun 02, 2003 7:27 pm

solara nytez wrote:Welcome to the forum Bartos!!

You planning to do all performance? or all show?
maybe even BOTH?!

Thanks! I'm not sure what I want yet since i'm not sure what all options are available to me. I'm thinkin mostly performance. As far as show, I know I want to get a body kit and maybe some larger rims. Possibly 18s if I don't have to worry about rubbing.

by **shidosha01** » Mon Jun 02, 2003 8:40 pm

happy_aggies wrote:Looks nice already, but it'll be sweeter if u drop it.
I would say 1st mod would be dropping ur car.

I agree! Suspension needs to be a little stiffer. I recommend Tein springs with Tokico struts.

by **Flipside909** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 11:20 am

Welcome!
18's will fit fine with the right offset. Preferably +40 to +43. You will get a little rubbing in the rear with 225/40R18 with those offsets if you have a heavy load in the back. Otherwise, you'll be fine.

by **shidosha01** » Tue Jun 03, 2003 8:06 pm

I'm running those tire size that Flip was saying...however I'm running 18x7.5 with a +45 offset. No rubbing at all in the rear.

by **krook** » Wed Jun 04, 2003 3:12 pm

welcome to the boards! i'm guessin' that's an AUTO right?? well, lookin' good! drop that puppy with tein or eibach/tokico setup with TRD RSB, and suspension's all done!

happy modding!

by **happy_aggies** » Wed Jun 04, 2003 3:21 pm

SLE is always an auto. :fadein:

by **Bartos** » Wed Jun 04, 2003 3:31 pm

Hi guys! Thanks for the tips. I'll definately have to remember them for when the time comes. I think it'll be a few months before I start buying parts.

Just got an wheel alignment today, compliments of the dealership. I noticed in the test drive that the steering wheel would vibrate a little at around 50-60mph. But I just drove it home and it's all taken care of now.

I love this car! More than my girlfriend even. :drinking:

by **Bartos** » Wed Jun 04, 2003 3:34 pm

Happy is correct. It's an auto.

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