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dugganzx3 · 10-06-2011, 12:44 AM

Nice car, it looks clean and well optioned. I always thought the Solara convertible was really classy looking, the coupe in that pic that was posted looks nasty, and there's nothing wrong with being unique. Everyone has a honda or a wrx or a 240 these days, mod the **** outta this just to be different. Also you should consider smoking your taillights lightly. Those TC like euro lights are really ricer looking, I always hated them even on the TC lol, plus you'd save like 100+ dollars. Also you should a consider a cheap cold air or short ram intake, and see if any companies specialize in mail order tunes for the Solara. Just a few ideas man, good luck with her.

The01Cav · 10-06-2011, 01:14 AM

Found these on another forum

Zaior · 10-06-2011, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dugganzx3

Nice car, it looks clean and well optioned. I always thought the Solara convertible was really classy looking, the coupe in that pic that was posted looks nasty, and there's nothing wrong with being unique. Everyone has a honda or a wrx or a 240 these days, mod the **** outta this just to be different. Also you should consider smoking your taillights lightly. Those TC like euro lights are really ricer looking, I always hated them even on the TC lol, plus you'd save like 100+ dollars. Also you should a consider a cheap cold air or short ram intake, and see if any companies specialize in mail order tunes for the Solara. Just a few ideas man, good luck with her.

Thanks! A lot! I honestly am not a huge fan of convertibles, I mean I love the option of putting it down, I just don't like the look of it all that much, but i noticed that everyone (Especially in Spotted!) has a WRX. I am getting the taillights and headlights smoked soon, but i am planning on getting a catback this weekend, and i hope get it installed next weekend. And the only reason i wanted those tC taillights is because they come stock with dark plastic, so technically i cant b pulled over for it.. I think? I am not too sure about the tinting on taillight laws. Mind filling me in?

Zaior · 10-06-2011, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by The01Cav

Found these on another forum

Damn that looks clean! If I could find a cheap but decent set of springs to get that low i definitely would, and I like the smoked tail lights on that. The only thing i am gonna do different is my wheels are gonna be Bronze, and I am eventually going to get a new bronze Grille to match it.

jpalamar · 10-06-2011, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Zaior

i am gonna replace the spark plugs with racing ones.. I mean the plugs shouldnt still be in there working after 140k miles and 12 years..

Don't waste your money on special plugs. OEM equivalants will work exactly the same.

Zaior · 10-06-2011, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jpalamar

Don't waste your money on special plugs. OEM equivalants will work exactly the same.

Really? I found ones that claim they "add up to 12% more than stock spark plugs" Is that just bs? or should i test them and see how much they work? I mean its only an extra 30 bucks since i drive a 6 cylinder. And i could tell everyone if i notice a difference

lownslow95 · 10-06-2011, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Zaior

Really? I found ones that claim they "add up to 12% more than stock spark plugs" Is that just bs? or should i test them and see how much they work? I mean its only an extra 30 bucks since i drive a 6 cylinder. And i could tell everyone if i notice a difference

I wouldn't get racing plugs, but thats just me. I would just get an OEM equivalent at Advance or Auto Zone.

Zaior · 10-06-2011, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by lownslow95

I wouldn't get racing plugs, but thats just me. I would just get an OEM equivalent at Advance or Auto Zone.

Alright thanks for the suggestion guys! I just feel that my car is idling a lot rougher than it should be, so i'm gonna replace them and see what happens!

jpalamar · 10-06-2011, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Zaior

Really? I found ones that claim they "add up to 12% more than stock spark plugs" Is that just bs? or should i test them and see how much they work? I mean its only an extra 30 bucks since i drive a 6 cylinder. And i could tell everyone if i notice a difference

The thing is... there is no benfit from 12% more spark... other then giving an extra $30 into the economy.

Zaior · 10-06-2011, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jpalamar

The thing is... there is no benfit from 12% more spark... other then giving an extra $30 into the economy.

Hahahhaha alright thanks for the suggestion! It sounded a little too good to be true, i mean this thing has 200 hp stock. so i wasnt expecting to get an extra 24 horespower like they said... otherwise i think it would cost more than a catback.

Erik@R/TTuning · 10-06-2011, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Zaior

Really? I found ones that claim they "add up to 12% more than stock spark plugs" Is that just bs? or should i test them and see how much they work? I mean its only an extra 30 bucks since i drive a 6 cylinder. And i could tell everyone if i notice a difference

Snake oil. Don't believe everything you read on the internet. Ask here first while you are still learning.

Zaior · 10-06-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Erik@R/TTuning

Snake oil. Don't believe everything you read on the internet. Ask here first while you are still learning.

Alright thanks I'll be sure to do that, make sure you check back every once and a while especially the next two weekends. I've hear nothing but good about Megan racing exhaust. But since were on te subject, would you recommend them?

The01Cav · 10-06-2011, 12:02 PM

I have used their exhaust system when I had my cavalier, not bad for the price. My friend has thier down pipe and catback on his 03 GTI and it fits well and has held up for a few years now.

Zaior · 10-06-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The01Cav

I have used their exhaust system when I had my cavalier, not bad for the price. My friend has thier down pipe and catback on his 03 GTI and it fits well and has held up for a few years now.

Alright nice, I'm gonna order it Friday I hope and then my
Buddies gonna do install next weekend. Hope it all works out!

The01Cav · 10-06-2011, 12:25 PM

Mine was a little bit on the louder side, just a heads up. The one of my friends GTI though is quiet even being catless.

Zaior · 10-06-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by The01Cav

Mine was a little bit on the louder side, just a heads up. The one of my friends GTI though is quiet even being catless.

I want loud and I want horsepower. as long as it doesn't sound overly ricey im happy. and i believe they make a silencer if its TOO loud

Zaior · 10-06-2011, 02:32 PM

And I think after that I'm getting a cold air intake

Zaior · 10-06-2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by The01Cav

Mine was a little bit on the louder side, just a heads up. The one of my friends GTI though is quiet even being catless.

Yours wasnt loud enough to get pulled over for was it? Thats my only concern

The01Cav · 10-06-2011, 10:09 PM

I was never pulled over for it.

The01Cav · 10-06-2011, 10:10 PM

Here is a vid I found of one on a Solara

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYzfo...eature=related

10-06-2011, 12:44 AM	#21
dugganzx3 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Scranton PA Member #17852 My Ride: has leather and T-tops. iTrader: (0)	Nice car, it looks clean and well optioned. I always thought the Solara convertible was really classy looking, the coupe in that pic that was posted looks nasty, and there's nothing wrong with being unique. Everyone has a honda or a wrx or a 240 these days, mod the **** outta this just to be different. Also you should consider smoking your taillights lightly. Those TC like euro lights are really ricer looking, I always hated them even on the TC lol, plus you'd save like 100+ dollars. Also you should a consider a cheap cold air or short ram intake, and see if any companies specialize in mail order tunes for the Solara. Just a few ideas man, good luck with her. __________________ Daily-1996 Chevy Camaro RS y87 (3800 sII v6, t-5, bolt-ons, tune) Project-1980 Chevy Camaro Base (305 v8, th350)

10-06-2011, 01:14 AM	#22
The01Cav Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Townsend Delaware Member #5452 My Ride: 2009 Ford Mustang iTrader: (1)	Found these on another forum __________________ 2001 GMC Sierra - My Daily 2009 Ford Mustang - My Toy 2014 Ford Focus -Wifes Daily

10-06-2011, 12:02 PM	#33
The01Cav Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Townsend Delaware Member #5452 My Ride: 2009 Ford Mustang iTrader: (1)	I have used their exhaust system when I had my cavalier, not bad for the price. My friend has thier down pipe and catback on his 03 GTI and it fits well and has held up for a few years now. __________________ 2001 GMC Sierra - My Daily 2009 Ford Mustang - My Toy 2014 Ford Focus -Wifes Daily

10-06-2011, 12:25 PM	#35
The01Cav Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Townsend Delaware Member #5452 My Ride: 2009 Ford Mustang iTrader: (1)	Mine was a little bit on the louder side, just a heads up. The one of my friends GTI though is quiet even being catless. __________________ 2001 GMC Sierra - My Daily 2009 Ford Mustang - My Toy 2014 Ford Focus -Wifes Daily

10-06-2011, 10:09 PM	#39
The01Cav Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Townsend Delaware Member #5452 My Ride: 2009 Ford Mustang iTrader: (1)	I was never pulled over for it. __________________ 2001 GMC Sierra - My Daily 2009 Ford Mustang - My Toy 2014 Ford Focus -Wifes Daily

10-06-2011, 02:32 PM	#37
Zaior Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Springfield, PA Member #21850 My Ride: 2000 Toyota Solara SLE iTrader: (1)	And I think after that I'm getting a cold air intake

10-06-2011, 10:10 PM	#40
The01Cav Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Townsend Delaware Member #5452 My Ride: 2009 Ford Mustang iTrader: (1)	Here is a vid I found of one on a Solara http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYzfo...eature=related __________________ 2001 GMC Sierra - My Daily 2009 Ford Mustang - My Toy 2014 Ford Focus -Wifes Daily

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