Introducing... yaddadaimsayin's weekend improvements

by **yaddadaimsayin** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:32 pm

Hey SGers,

I've been part of the SG fam for less than a year, even though it feels a lot longer. I've had this car for less than a year as well. Up until now, I've never posted on here any pictures of my Solara because there was really nothing to show for it.

Before joining SG, I knew almost nothing about cars. I knew how to admire them, but that was about it. Through this forum I've learned a ton, and I know I still have a ton to learn (right now I'm reading Phreak's "How to take good pictures" thread

With that being said, this past weekend I added a few minor additions to my car so I figure I'd take the opportunity to show you guys what I got so far. Without further ado, I humbly present.. David's Solara.

Off the lot:

lookit that gap off those wheels!!

Engine:

FIRST.. came the CP-e:

SECOND.. came the HIDs:

Interior:

I'm a "no eating, no drinking, no picking your nose in my car" dictator. I've even kept the wrap on the carpet still.

AND just this past weekend:

TRD Springs, TRD RSB, 10" JBL subs

4x4 status:

Today:

Dirty!

so the ride went from:

To:

the RSB is amazing! makes driving fun all over again. My struts have about 30-50k more miles on them so I'mma just hang onto them for now... but damn i never realized how bumpy these roads were!

Thanks you guys for all the help and advice you've given me. I loved this car the first time I laid eyes on it... but now i HELLA LOVE it!

Feel free to leave any advice, suggestions, comments.

by **ToyoSolV6** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:39 pm

nice David! bad ass looking gen2 mad props on the mods man and keep them going

by **D-money** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:06 pm

looks nice did you do the springs your self?

by **t3chnique** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:24 pm

^ yeah. looks like he did it with the stock jacks!!!!

now it just needs some spacers!

by **v6secamry** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:32 pm

looks great bro! cant wait to see more mods

by **yaddadaimsayin** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:56 pm

Thanks Man (v6) for hookin the springs up!

d-money, nah I actually had a shop do it for me. Cost 250 bucks. I felt jacked.

the stands are for when I was doing the RSB.

t3chnique.. i DEFINITELY need some spacers!

by **t3chnique** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:08 am

damn 250, you got robbed; i woulda done it for 10% of that or less.

bout the spacers, i think someone on here, also from the bay, was selling a set.

by **QuickSEV6** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:15 am

Looking good!

by **GzNutz** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 4:52 am

Great first mods! That drop drastically changed your ride.

by **rollaevo99** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 6:51 am

sweet black Gen2... :wink:

by **campfire9** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 6:57 am

Now from an older personal perspective. I really agree with about what not to do while in the car. In my view, what the interior looks like speaks volumes about the person and the car. If you see a bad interior you will most likely see a bad engine compartment and trunk. Having pride in ones car is having pride in yourself.

The only thing I would suggest for the interior is look at americanstitches.com for a wood and leather steering wheel. It makes all the difference in the world in the looks and the feel. It not the cheapest mod for our cars but its makes it so much more fun to drive. I have had mine for about 3 years now and I still smile when I get into the car to drive.

Keep up the good work and keep your standards high.

by **LostSoul** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:30 am

nice mods to begin with 'yadda'

whats next?

by **ToyoSolV6** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:33 am

looks more dumped in the back because of the sub huh?

by **stereopaul511** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:12 am

Great looking ride!

by **Ilovemylara** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:19 am

NICE MAN! now get some wheels!

Introducing... yaddadaimsayin's weekend improvements

Introducing... yaddadaimsayin's weekend improvements

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