What would you change for the 2005 coupe?

by **mattyboyl** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 6:26 am

I personally think Toyota needs to deal with the tightening every nut, bolt and screw and maybe using more sound deading material to get rid of the squeaks and rattles. I am having the dealer take another stab at identifying my rattling situation in the right rear end. It sounds if I had a deck of playing cards in a tin and shoke it back and forth over bumps. It doesn't happen consistantly and seems to come about when the temperature drops in comparison to usual outdoor temperature. So this problem usually occurs early in the moring or at night when the sun is down and everything has cooled. I'll tell you what, if this is my only complaint of this car, then I must say, I feel lucky it's nothing mechanical! What would you like to see for the 2005 Solara coupe to make it better?

by **Jackass-Jeff** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 7:26 am

One thing I can think of for the 2.5 Generation (07 model? lol) would be to square out the rear area a little. It's to bubbly.

A new exterior color would be nice for next year... GRAPHITE =D

by **Jai_Jai_Binks** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 7:53 am

Option 1: m/t 3mz.
Option 2: S/c

That should be suffice for me

by **bkp_duke** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 7:56 am

well, if we're dreaming:

1) rear wheel drive (pipe dream) :drinking:

2) supercharger to pass 300 HP

by **Jackass-Jeff** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 8:04 am

bkp_duke wrote:well, if we're dreaming:

1) rear wheel drive (pipe dream)
2) supercharger to pass 300 HP

s/c to pass 300 flywheel hp is possible... wheel hp is questionable... unless the pistons are forged =D Then it's easy =P

by **jesse789** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 10:47 am

new spoiler... and phantom grey paint

by **Shoe** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 5:05 pm

mp3 enabled CD player

rubber instead of felt in the window

better gas cap system

and a coin holder

faster heating system

oh and for all you guys withthe left drift problem seats tilted to 1 side so you dont notice the stearing wheel over on 1 side

shoe

by **Jewls** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 9:33 am

I have to agree on the coin holders and the MP3 enabled CD player, still waiting on the aftermarket dash kit to come out.

Oh, and as far as the gas lid, I'd settle for a metal one rather than plastic!

small compartment comparative to an ashtray, for coins and stuff

faster cooling of the A/C-that takes FOREVER

more standard features that are now optional, like a full size spare WITH rim, yes I know you lucky Canadians get them!!!!

my list could go on and on

by **technole** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 3:58 pm

Jewls wrote:I have to agree on the coin holders and the MP3 enabled CD player, still waiting on the aftermarket dash kit to come out. Oh, and as far as the gas lid, I'd settle for a metal one rather than plastic!

small compartment comparative to an ashtray, for coins and stuff

faster cooling of the A/C-that takes FOREVER

more standard features that are now optional, like a full size spare WITH rim, yes I know you lucky Canadians get them!!!!

my list could go on and on

Well I have the SLE which has climate control of course, and the A/C is very quick at cooling up the car for me, and i'm in FL.

by **Jewls** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 5:18 pm

Mine takes forever to get cold, and I have the button on that keeps it circulating inside the car??? I am moving to Florida in a few months, so this is going to suck even more.

by **mtodde** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 6:03 pm

Jewls wrote:Mine takes forever to get cold, and I have the button on that keeps it circulating inside the car??? I am moving to Florida in a few months, so this is going to suck even more.

If you haven't already, try going to fresh air until the car begins to cool off and then turning the recirculation on. If you keep recirculating hot air it will take longer to cool off. I had a similar problem in my last car and found that waiting 5 minutes before turning the recirculation on helped greatly. I live in Atlanta and it does get plenty hot here. I have my climate control set to 74 degrees and have had no problems to day; I only have 800 miles but I would think a brand new car would have more issues with the AC than one with several thousand miles would.

by **Gyaf** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 6:56 pm

I've got the convertible. If its hot, i just put the top down :lol:

by **technole** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 6:08 am

Gyaf wrote:I've got the convertible. If its hot, i just put the top down

Or if you have a moonroof.. open it, or at least tilt it to get that hot air out

by **mtodde** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 2:15 pm

technole wrote:
Gyaf wrote:I've got the convertible. If its hot, i just put the top down

Or if you have a moonroof.. open it, or at least tilt it to get that hot air out

using the tilt to vent the car works great!

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