TW: TRD_Sloara's Solara + aftermarket parts
by TRD_Sloara » Mon Jan 09, 2012 3:46 pm
So I've come to a crossroads. The automotive version of my HS sweetheart might be coming back into my life, and so I'd have to part ways with the Solara. I am thinking about getting back into a 6 speed Accord EX-L. If I don't, I'm going to upgrade the Solara to 6 or 7 psi and just keep her.
The car: 2001 Solara SLE/TRD V6 5 speed/supercharged
117k miles
Indigo blue exterior/tan leather interior
clean title
The good:
- engine runs, starts and drives flawlessly. I have religiously checked the oil frequently in between 3k oil changes, doesn't leak or burn a single drop
- transmission shifts perfectly, has no grinds whatsoever, very smooth no notchiness or pop-outs etc.
- clutch is excellent, recently did a fifth gear pull up to 100, no slipping, TOB noises or anything at all
- interior could use a detail, but is otherwise in great shape. Seats are in very good shape for 10/11 year old leather, no tears or holes. Every power option, JBL stereo, and air conditioning work.
- New battery in August, NAPA battery with two year warrany. New flex pipe section from collector to catalytic converter
- Car is all OEM/TRD, I haven't modified anything yet
- Tires are new, 6,000 miles on them, all four are matching Republic all season tires
The bad:
- rear strut mounts are a little noisy over bumps, wouldn't hurt to replace them, about $30 each
- ever since the weather has cooled under 50 degrees, the engine occasionally knocks/leans out at WOT in first and second gear. No CEL (scanned her twice), pulls hard and runs just fine at all RPMs at WOT in 3-5 gears. I've been taking it easy on her because of it (no traction in second gear in cold weather anyway lol). The car will come with a brand new Jim's fuel mod/fuel filter, if I sell it here, regardless of price.
The ugly:
- It is a city car, the previous owner drove it in the city of Milwaukee, as have I. There are plenty of imperfections to the body, and I tried to take a close up picture of all of the scrapes and the one little bubble of surface rust on the rear right fender. Looks great from 10-15 feet due to the dark paint.
- the title is clear, but it was in an accident in 2008, according to the Carfax. All I know is, one of the headlights was replaced as it looks brand new, so it was probably a pretty minor fender bender.
- for whatever reason, the car does not have the TSW 17" wheels or TRD ground effects kit, which were originally installed according to the TRD sticker in the driver door jam. Car has ES300 15" wheels. The good news is, there is both a TRD ground effects kit and TSW wheel set for sale here at this forum if you are interested in them
The extras (would come with if the price is right, otherwise I'll sell them separately, or put them on if I keep the car):
- Jim's fuel mod, will come with the car to fix the WOT lower gear lean condition
- Supra 2jzge blue top injectors, set of 6
- Walbro 190 lph fuel pump
- Apexi SAFC-II
- three 16" 6 spoke Solara SLE wheels, received them from local Camry owner whom I bought the Injen SRI from. can find fourth for about $60 on ebay, or salvage yard. I plan on buying a fourth in the Spring and put performance tires on them, to complement the awesome suspension
- Injen SRI for 1mzfe, installed, works good but ran lean so I took it off
- 15" Avalon steelies, two brand new unmounted 205/50/15 BFG drag radials
Could come with basically everything necessary to safely raise the boost to 6-8 pounds, but a larger exhaust
This is where the car was hit, there are two deep scratches right by the plastic trim piece, and a slight indentation
Little bit of surface rust on the passenger rear wheelwell
Scrape on driver's side quarterpanel
240 miles/65% of a tank mostly city driving
The car: 2001 Solara SLE/TRD V6 5 speed/supercharged
117k miles
Indigo blue exterior/tan leather interior
clean title
The good:
- engine runs, starts and drives flawlessly. I have religiously checked the oil frequently in between 3k oil changes, doesn't leak or burn a single drop
- transmission shifts perfectly, has no grinds whatsoever, very smooth no notchiness or pop-outs etc.
- clutch is excellent, recently did a fifth gear pull up to 100, no slipping, TOB noises or anything at all
- interior could use a detail, but is otherwise in great shape. Seats are in very good shape for 10/11 year old leather, no tears or holes. Every power option, JBL stereo, and air conditioning work.
- New battery in August, NAPA battery with two year warrany. New flex pipe section from collector to catalytic converter
- Car is all OEM/TRD, I haven't modified anything yet
- Tires are new, 6,000 miles on them, all four are matching Republic all season tires
The bad:
- rear strut mounts are a little noisy over bumps, wouldn't hurt to replace them, about $30 each
- ever since the weather has cooled under 50 degrees, the engine occasionally knocks/leans out at WOT in first and second gear. No CEL (scanned her twice), pulls hard and runs just fine at all RPMs at WOT in 3-5 gears. I've been taking it easy on her because of it (no traction in second gear in cold weather anyway lol). The car will come with a brand new Jim's fuel mod/fuel filter, if I sell it here, regardless of price.
The ugly:
- It is a city car, the previous owner drove it in the city of Milwaukee, as have I. There are plenty of imperfections to the body, and I tried to take a close up picture of all of the scrapes and the one little bubble of surface rust on the rear right fender. Looks great from 10-15 feet due to the dark paint.
- the title is clear, but it was in an accident in 2008, according to the Carfax. All I know is, one of the headlights was replaced as it looks brand new, so it was probably a pretty minor fender bender.
- for whatever reason, the car does not have the TSW 17" wheels or TRD ground effects kit, which were originally installed according to the TRD sticker in the driver door jam. Car has ES300 15" wheels. The good news is, there is both a TRD ground effects kit and TSW wheel set for sale here at this forum if you are interested in them
The extras (would come with if the price is right, otherwise I'll sell them separately, or put them on if I keep the car):
- Jim's fuel mod, will come with the car to fix the WOT lower gear lean condition
- Supra 2jzge blue top injectors, set of 6
- Walbro 190 lph fuel pump
- Apexi SAFC-II
- three 16" 6 spoke Solara SLE wheels, received them from local Camry owner whom I bought the Injen SRI from. can find fourth for about $60 on ebay, or salvage yard. I plan on buying a fourth in the Spring and put performance tires on them, to complement the awesome suspension
- Injen SRI for 1mzfe, installed, works good but ran lean so I took it off
- 15" Avalon steelies, two brand new unmounted 205/50/15 BFG drag radials
Could come with basically everything necessary to safely raise the boost to 6-8 pounds, but a larger exhaust
This is where the car was hit, there are two deep scratches right by the plastic trim piece, and a slight indentation
Little bit of surface rust on the passenger rear wheelwell
Scrape on driver's side quarterpanel
240 miles/65% of a tank mostly city driving
- TRD_Sloara
- Regular SolaraGuy Member
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- Joined: Fri Jul 29, 2011 7:04 pm
they probably wanted to rob me and take a half hour to put the $10 bushings in. I'm sad to see the car go, but it just wasn't working out. I need something that doesn't ride like an Elise on these asteroid impact-filled streets and would prefer something that doesn't suck down gas like a V8. If I was still commuting like last year it would be perfect for me.
