back from shop - pics

by **Solara08861** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 9:19 pm

Just got my car back from the shop. I bought my 20 inch whhels last year so I decided to get the TRD spring, front strut bar, rea sway bar,muffler & air filter. Had the car align. The ride is smooth and the filter and muffler gives it a little kick

Website · by **mikei** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 9:42 pm

I am glad you like your upgrades , it sounds great.

Can you post some pictures?

by **michaels artic frost** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 4:35 am

mikei wrote:I am glad you like your upgrades , it sounds great.

Can you post some pictures?

^^^Word!^^^

Defly post some pics.

by **Solara08861** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 9:39 am

As soon as the weather get better I'll take some pics.

by **md1** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 6:22 pm

[quote="Solara08861"]Just got my car back from the shop. I bought my 20 inch whhels last year so I decided to get the TRD spring, front strut bar, rea sway bar,muffler & air filter. Had the car align. The ride is smooth and the filter and muffler gives it a little kick[/quote

What sizes tires do you have? I tired to run 265/40-18 and with the stock SE springs they rubbed on bumps. I installed 245/40-18 and I have no rubbing. But I would love to lower the car with TRD springs but I worried about rubbing

Thanks
Mark

by **md1** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 6:36 pm

*PoshPizzie* wrote:
md1 wrote:
Solara08861 wrote:Just got my car back from the shop. I bought my 20 inch whhels last year so I decided to get the TRD spring, front strut bar, rea sway bar,muffler & air filter. Had the car align. The ride is smooth and the filter and muffler gives it a little kick

What sizes tires do you have? I tired to run 265/40-18 and with the stock SE springs they rubbed on bumps. I installed 245/40-18 and I have no rubbing. But I would love to lower the car with TRD springs but I worried about rubbing

Thanks
Mark

You can always cut or roll the fenders to get rid of the rubbing when/if you lower the car...

yea just hate to do that to a new car

Website · by **mikei** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 10:30 pm

Tire Size on Gen 2 Solara:

Hi Mark: The maximum tire size on 18" rims is 225/45/18 when used with

the TRD Lowering Spring Set. At least that is what is recommended by

TRD. I have that combination on my car and I have had zero rubbing

problems and it handles great. Here are some handling statistics from

TRD for their various set-ups on the Gen 2 Solara.

http://www.toyotaterritory.com/04_rear_sway_bar.htm

And here is the TRD Wheel & Tire Set that I have on my Solara.

http://www.trdsparks.com/displayparts.php?Mdl_dtl=219&Part_cat=16&parts_id=71

TRD 5 Spoke Wheel/ Tire Set (tires at 40 p.s.i.)
TRD Rear Sway Bar (Middle Setting)
TRD Front Strut Bar
TRD Lowering Spring Set
TRD Sport Muffler
TRD Air Filter

Currently in limbo waiting for more Gen 2 parts to be released by TRD.

by **sgunitkc** » Tue Apr 05, 2005 12:29 am

You must have spent A LOT of money on those TRD parts...but i like ! props to what you did to your solara :wink:

one thing...hook it up with mike T's grill and you'll be ballin'

by **PhreakdOut** » Tue Apr 05, 2005 9:09 pm

Very sharp Mikei !

This is the best looking ragtop Gen2 I've seen.

Solara 08861: The wheels are great. (Good choice) You've pushed the envelope with the 20s. Keep us posted on clearance issues.

by **Solara08861** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 7:28 am

No problems with the clearance issues. With the TRD springs, strut bar and sway bar the car handles great. I put close to 75 miles a day.

by **ndoyank** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 9:05 am

Dude your car looks exactly the same as mine... all good though.. nice work on your car. I practically have the same setup except for the TRD muffler. I wish I went with 19's, but im content with my rims. Also get Micheal T's grille. it makes a world of a difference

also... what kind of rims are you running

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