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Black Solara SLE Convertible For My Midlife Crisis

Black Solara SLE Convertible For My Midlife Crisis

Postby SPF 0 » Sat Jul 02, 2005 7:36 pm

After trying and disqualifying an Audi TT, Honda S2000, and MR2, I bought a Solara initially because it was the only one with a trunk. I will say that the car has grown on me in a <i>marked</i> fashion.

I'm now planning on doing mods for the vehicle such as black Kazera wheels (stock size-17" tirerack), wood grain automatic trans shift lever to match the interior, red caliper covers and drilled rotors (just for looks), rear view camera (a seeming must for this car), mesh lower grill, pinstriping, a direct hook-up for my iPod, a new exhaust tip, and perhaps change the dashboard lighting. I'll let you know how things are coming along.

I hope to meet many of you at the Elmhurst Toyota get-together coming up in July!

Of course, any suggestions you have for modifications, recommended or disreputable vendors, et al., I'd would love to hear them. Thank for taking the time to read this.
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Postby ptorican-king » Sat Jul 02, 2005 7:49 pm

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Postby RichD978 » Sat Jul 02, 2005 7:55 pm

i woulda bought a 350Z
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Postby SPF 0 » Sat Jul 02, 2005 7:59 pm

Living in the snow belt, I wanted to get a front wheel drive. That aside, the Z would have been a hellva lot of fun.
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Postby dominoSLEV6 » Sat Jul 02, 2005 8:57 pm

Welcome to SG, I'm assuming at's a Gen 2 and you bought it new right?

If so it's gonna be a little harder to find parts and what not for your car (as if it's not hard enough to get parts for any Solara) but it sounds like you might be more into custom and DIY things anyhow which is cool.

Lookin forward to see how evberything turns out.

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Re: Black Solara SLE Convertible For My Midlife Crisis

Postby PhreakdOut » Sat Jul 02, 2005 9:29 pm

SPF 0 wrote:After trying and disqualifying an Audi TT, Honda S2000, and MR2, I bought a Solara initially because it was the only one with a trunk. I will say that the car has grown on me in a <i>marked</i> fashion.

I'm now planning on doing mods for the vehicle such as black Kazera wheels (stock size-17" tirerack), wood grain automatic trans shift lever to match the interior, red caliper covers and drilled rotors (just for looks), rear view camera (a seeming must for this car), mesh lower grill, pinstriping, a direct hook-up for my iPod, a new exhaust tip, and perhaps change the dashboard lighting. I'll let you know how things are coming along.

I hope to meet many of you at the Elmhurst Toyota get-together coming up in July!

Of course, any suggestions you have for modifications, recommended or disreputable vendors, et al., I'd would love to hear them. Thank for taking the time to read this.


Welcome!! I will be attending the Elmhurst meet with my Gen2. We are planning to meet at Hooters in Schaumburg just before and roll in with a line of Solaras. (Some modified, some just daily drivers.)

There should be a good representation from SG.org with a ton of information to share with you.

Look forward to seeing you there. Check the Events forum for the Elmhurst meet to get the latest on the meeting place.
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Postby PhreakdOut » Sat Jul 02, 2005 9:32 pm

dominoSLEV6 wrote:Welcome to SG, I'm assuming at's a Gen 2 and you bought it new right?

If so it's gonna be a little harder to find parts and what not for your car (as if it's not hard enough to get parts for any Solara) but it sounds like you might be more into custom and DIY things anyhow which is cool.

Lookin forward to see how evberything turns out.

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Not to worry, we'll give you enough ideas for mods that you'll be busy for a while. Take a look at my CD website for mods I've done so far.
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Postby 1st Gen Sol » Sun Jul 03, 2005 7:23 am

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Postby djsaltine » Sun Jul 03, 2005 8:41 am

Welcome! If your gonna do the mesh lower grille, you might as well get the upper grille also. Michael would be the man to talk to. This is a Gen2 I assume.
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Postby Astro » Sun Jul 03, 2005 10:26 am

Welcome and congrats! :D
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Postby CHRIS CLUTCH » Sun Jul 03, 2005 11:55 am

Welcome to SG. Good luck with your mods. Any pics?
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Postby SPF 0 » Mon Jul 04, 2005 4:55 pm

I have an appointment on Tuesday, July 5 @ 7am to get the lower grille, pedal covers, and caliper covers put on. Once the wheels come in, I'll be sure to get some pictures up!

Thanks to everyone for their warm welcome. To Phreak and other locals: I'm looking forward to meeting you all this upcoming weekend.
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Postby cdeez » Mon Jul 04, 2005 7:07 pm

welcome and congrats on the purchase.
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Postby Sap Z » Tue Jul 05, 2005 7:40 am

Welcome SPF !!

Enjoy ur ride...and see you at the meet on sunday !
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Postby Down2TheC » Wed Jul 06, 2005 2:57 pm

So how's the new bling? I'm eager to see and hear about the cal covers. I'm still deciding between covers and paint.
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