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Project 2.0 / Restoration [Long Thread]

PostPosted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 1:43 pm
by SleeperSolara
Well, I haven't been posting up lately or recently cause nothing has really changed with my Solara. I have decided after all these hand full of years since I have owned the car, and after all the accidents and aftermarket parts that I hate the fitment of the parts.....
I will start a build there here and start from the beginning. I will add what parts I did buy around that time also.

2006
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The Solara when I first got it.
Mods: Tint, clear corners, independent fog light mod, TB spacer.

2007
Mods were: Rockford Fosgate battery terminal, added a slightly bigger transmission cooler.

2008
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Was rocking the Revo's aka TRD rims for awhile. I was a Revo wheel whore, was trying to go after the TRD look.
Mods were: Renova grille, Greddy Evo exhaust, TEIN lowering springs, Tokico HP blue struts, TRD rear sway bar, DBA slotted rotors, Magnacore wires, TRD oil cap, CP-e intake, Energy Supension rear poly control arm bushings, SuperPro dogbone bushings, Jim's torque rod.

2009
Mods were: SuperPro front control arm bushings, ES300 twin piston calipers, PowerSlot cryo'ed slotted rotors, Hawk HPS brake pads, had the twin piston calipers powder coated by my friend, Whiteline 24mm front sway bar, camber kit, Ultra Racing subframe braces, Cathode lighting for trunk.

2010
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Was rocking 2 sets of rims for a bit.
Mod were: Gabe's rear engine poly mount, Walbro 190 fuel pump, H&R 15mm spacers [bought by GF at the time, now best friends] for the Gen 2 rims, upgraded the old transmission cooler with a bigger one, changed up some of the fender bolts to allen style with finishing washers.

2011
[Picture will be here soon]
Mods were: New rear calipers, powder coated same color i had for the front, 10% tint now, new OEM shifter.

As of right now I'm working on my retrofit headlight project, I need to trim the shroud for the passenger headlight and then vacuum form the shroud for the passenger side, buy new corners, tint the chrome for a black chrome look.
And I will be buying some new interior parts, I will have an update on Saturday I hope, and will have a sneak peek picture also.

Re: Project 2.0 / Restoration [Long Thread]

PostPosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:13 pm
by Brandoe91
I like the progression you've made over the years. Keep up the good work! What's your review on the Ultra Racing sub frame braces ?

Re: Project 2.0 / Restoration [Long Thread]

PostPosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:29 pm
by yaddadaimsayin
myspace is blocked at work so i can't see the pics, but i've seen pics of your whip before :up: keep it up man

Re: Project 2.0 / Restoration [Long Thread]

PostPosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 3:02 pm
by cartang
Good job :)

Re: Project 2.0 / Restoration [Long Thread]

PostPosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:11 pm
by SleeperSolara
Brandoe91 wrote:I like the progression you've made over the years. Keep up the good work! What's your review on the Ultra Racing sub frame braces ?


Thanks man.
The Ultra Racing subframe braces are the shite. I love them.
Just have to watch your clearences in the front if you're lowered.

yaddadaimsayin wrote:myspace is blocked at work so i can't see the pics, but i've seen pics of your whip before :up: keep it up man


That sucks. lol.
Thanks.

cartang wrote:Good job :)


Thanks.

Sadly I will have a update on Sunday of semi new parts.
Teaser pictures of course.

Re: Project 2.0 / Restoration [Long Thread]

PostPosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:27 pm
by Jabraltar
Nice to see a timeline of an OG's ride! You probably could have had another Solara or two with all the invested money in parts :lol:

Re: Project 2.0 / Restoration [Long Thread]

PostPosted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:50 pm
by SleeperSolara
Jabraltar wrote:Nice to see a timeline of an OG's ride! You probably could have had another Solara or two with all the invested money in parts :lol:


Thanks man.
Yeah i know, tell me about it.
It's a neva endin' cycle, i'm so addicted.

Re: Project 2.0 / Restoration [Long Thread]

PostPosted: Sun Sep 11, 2011 5:18 pm
by SleeperSolara
Well i have a update today. :D
Got 11 pieces today, but when i got home found 1 was bad..... :(
So will be goin' back tomorrow or somethin' to try to get credit for the other parts i need.

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This will be a teaser for now.
If you can guess what i'm doin', which shouldn't be really hard at all, i'll post up the other 2 pictures i have.

Re: Project 2.0 / Restoration [Long Thread]

PostPosted: Sun Sep 11, 2011 5:56 pm
by parkc96
SleeperSolara wrote:Well i have a update today. :D
Got 11 pieces today, but when i got home found 1 was bad..... :(
So will be goin' back tomorrow or somethin' to try to get credit for the other parts i need.

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This will be a teaser for now.
If you can guess what i'm doin', which shouldn't be really hard at all, i'll post up the other 2 pictures i have.


black interior swap?

Re: Project 2.0 / Restoration [Long Thread]

PostPosted: Sun Sep 11, 2011 7:22 pm
by SleeperSolara
parkc96 wrote:black interior swap?


Correct sir!!!

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Re: Project 2.0 / Restoration [Long Thread]

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 5:19 am
by parkc96
yeah buddy! thats a dream i hope to accomplish sometime but not for a long time.

Re: Project 2.0 / Restoration [Long Thread]

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 9:58 pm
by SleeperSolara
"parkc96" - cool man. I got lucky. Will still have wait for a dash and carpet, or fund either one.

Got 5 pieces today.
I need to clean them and all before picture time for the parts.

Re: Project 2.0 / Restoration [Long Thread]

PostPosted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:45 pm
by SleeperSolara
Well i cleaned up all the parts tonight.
Here are some pictures:

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Shower time!!!!
For the driver a-pillar.

Will get pictures of the upper rear pieces durin' the day.

Re: Project 2.0 / Restoration [Long Thread]

PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 9:01 am
by dinoxor
yuhhh can't wait to see the finish product!
btw I think the car would loook cleaner if you painted the wood trim silver :D
just saying since it would be easier to paint it before putting the piece in!

and btw approximately how much will all the piece cost?

Re: Project 2.0 / Restoration [Long Thread]

PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2011 2:41 am
by Solarasian
im really liking the black interior thing. IMO the tan shows way too much dirt.