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Talk about aftermarket Toyota Solara Gen 1-1.5 upgrades.

Just got car back from new suspension install.

Just got car back from new suspension install.

Postby JoKo » Tue Oct 05, 2004 10:30 am

I took my car to a local shop, Chaos Performance Tuning, to get the struts/shocks put on since I didn't really want to mess around with them myself. The guy quoted me at $140 for the job and stuck with it afterwards. He was surprised he had to take out the backseats. He also didn't mess up the ABS sensor. :D

There is a huge difference from before, its practically a whole different car. I love it too. I can already barely notice the lower ride height while driving, and I can see it lower when its parked. I've taken a couple turns sorta fast and haven't felt bodyroll yet. I'll try this local auto-cross style "track" after I get an alignment.

If anyone is thinking of what to do next to their car and haven't done struts/springs, THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED TO DO. Get this sh*t as fast as you can, its making me so much more in love with my car.

Right now it looks like a freakin rocket ship to me... thats how much I love it. And maybe also the 1.7" front and 1.4" rear lowering onto the stock height makes the rear end a lot higher than the front, but it works for me. Everyone that has seen it has praised it.

PICS: http://www.teamcorsa.net/modules.php?set_albumName=album11&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php for the after-shots...

http://www.teamcorsa.net/modules.php?set_albumName=album12&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php for the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile... had to throw this in!
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Postby Jackass-Jeff » Tue Oct 05, 2004 10:38 am

We all know your joy. We've had it for months/years now =P
1GR-FE ftw!
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Postby kondo » Tue Oct 05, 2004 5:21 pm

oh yeah the best mod for the $$$$$$$$$$
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Postby NVDIS1 » Tue Oct 05, 2004 6:14 pm

i gotta get that done. i put springs on only & i should of done it all @ one time :oops: now i get 2 take all apart again :evil:
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Postby Mole » Tue Oct 05, 2004 8:24 pm

nice!

glad you have found the excitement of being lowered.
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Postby SC V6 » Tue Oct 05, 2004 8:31 pm

w\ all the engine mods and crap ive done... I only have a rear sway bar for suspension upgrades.. hahah well.. soon to have Eric's front sway bar
Parting out my car!!! great upgrades for sale!
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Denso IK22's (6), SWAP PARTS! and more!!!
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Postby JoKo » Wed Oct 06, 2004 8:16 am

SC V6 how do you get ANY traction????

With the new springs and struts I feel launching is definintly better, no longer does the car do so much of a wheelie. Also, maybe its just me, but I feel my 100-110mph time is a bit better. No longer does it snail through the triple digits... Not that I take it that fast often, I was just testing.

Man I love my car!!!
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