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Newb to SG, OG to the game...

Newb to SG, OG to the game...

Postby MCX20-XLS » Tue Jan 11, 2011 3:48 am

Quick intro. I dont like intros

Ive heard of SG for over 5 yrs but never had any business here. I turn to SG for info since the Avalon forums over at TN are boring & full of questions that have been asked & answered 5 times. Most 1MZ tuners seem to be here....

After a decade of Mazda ownership Ive decided to jump ship & get on the Toyota train. After 10 years of RWD goodness I find my self in Grandpa's big body sedan. Ive never been a fan of FWD's yet my first import was a 91' Infiniti G20. From the second I first cornered hard I knew that this front heavy, open diff, torque steer monster is something I dont want to push too hard. I'll have to trade 'fun' for better laid back MPG's...

Ive always admired Toyota's quality & line up but rather attempt to be different. Now Im here with a car thats closely related. I realize all the good years have gone by but wont give up. For the rest of the Gen 1 junkies that still live here, I hope to borrow some knowledge. Let it begin as I attempt to turn one of Toyota's largest FWD machines into something no one is used to seeing.

Pics of my 2 previous Mazda's.
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I Dont have current pics but I picked up a 2001 Avalon XLS in Titanium Metallic with Stone grey leather. Its a full load with 75,000kms. So far I have dropped some major coin on JIC FLT-TAR coilovers that aren't a 100% sure fit. Air is way too $$$. Whiteline FSB & RSB are on their way. Im looking to go 18' staggered, 8.5 front & 9 rear over stretched tires. For the power department Ive sourced a Megan Solara cat back which will get hacked up to be fitted right on this chassis that is 2' longer than Solaras/Camrys. Also looking into a custom mandrel bent 2into1 Y pipe & order the Weapon R intake which is the only choice...

So I'll try to sit as low as this Japanese Pronard once I get my coils in...
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Enough with the talk...
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Re: Newb to SG, OG to the game...

Postby DSM_Lara » Tue Jan 11, 2011 4:44 am

As we say in Hawaii "E Komo Mai" (Welcome) to Solaraguy.
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Re: Newb to SG, OG to the game...

Postby mig0s » Wed Jan 12, 2011 1:03 pm

Welcome! Make your Avalon unique!
1999 V6 5-Speed... so beautiful :' )
Black housing headlights, corner. 55w 6k HID, 2500k fogs, TWM Short Shifter+weighted knob, Tein+KYB, TRD lip kit + Acura CL type-S front lip. TSW Kyalami 18x8. Cutom 2.5" SS free flow muffler.
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Re: Newb to SG, OG to the game...

Postby yaddadaimsayin » Wed Jan 12, 2011 1:16 pm

welcome. avalons are great cars (used to own one myself). they also have the potential of lookin real clean:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/227169/2002-toyota-avalon

looking forward to seeing pics of your completed setup.
l CP-e Intake l TRD Lowered/Exhaust/RSB l 20/5 Tints l Custom Grille l Alpine HU l Rocksford Amp l 2 10" JBL Subs l 6000k HID l Smoked 2.5 Tails l Satisfied Driver l
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Re: Newb to SG, OG to the game...

Postby mig0s » Wed Jan 12, 2011 1:24 pm

yaddadaimsayin wrote:welcome. avalons are great cars (used to own one myself). they also have the potential of lookin real clean:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/227169/2002-toyota-avalon

looking forward to seeing pics of your completed setup.


Dayum Yadda I didn't know you owned a badass Avalon! I like the grill!
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Re: Newb to SG, OG to the game...

Postby yaddadaimsayin » Wed Jan 12, 2011 3:10 pm

^ lol nah mig0s that's not mine. Mine was a 96 all stock. Real smoothe ride though. I just randomly pulled up a profile on CD for that link :P
l CP-e Intake l TRD Lowered/Exhaust/RSB l 20/5 Tints l Custom Grille l Alpine HU l Rocksford Amp l 2 10" JBL Subs l 6000k HID l Smoked 2.5 Tails l Satisfied Driver l
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Re: Newb to SG, OG to the game...

Postby DSM_Lara » Wed Jan 12, 2011 5:04 pm

I was gonna say windshield tint look gay.
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Re: Newb to SG, OG to the game...

Postby stringbean » Wed Jan 12, 2011 5:29 pm

Nice! love the mazda's though, guys please dont hate on me for this lol, i use to own a 89 Mazda 929 was a beast, i crashed it and bought a toyota too! lol welcome aboard!
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Re: Newb to SG, OG to the game...

Postby GreeKAvaLoN » Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:55 pm

WIN! im finally not alone! were you the one msging me on tn? good to see you got the jic's!

funny thing is, we used to have a 929 too way back wen i was in kindergarten.
are avalons supposed to be this fast?
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Re: Newb to SG, OG to the game...

Postby GzNutz » Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:58 pm

Welcome!
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Re: Newb to SG, OG to the game...

Postby Bluesolaradude11 » Wed Jan 12, 2011 10:20 pm

Welcome! :)
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Re: Newb to SG, OG to the game...

Postby DriDed » Thu Jan 13, 2011 8:17 pm

You got good taste in cars and modding them, welcome aboard!! 8)
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Re: Newb to SG, OG to the game...

Postby Toy1mzfe » Thu Jan 13, 2011 9:04 pm

Slammage!

Cant wait to see Progress
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Re: Newb to SG, OG to the game...

Postby Bluesolaradude11 » Sun Jan 16, 2011 1:29 am

Welcome! :)
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Re: Newb to SG, OG to the game...

Postby MCX20-XLS » Sun Jan 16, 2011 3:41 pm

Ill raise my glass for the welcomes & see you people in the modding section...

Yes the 929 is the most underated Mazda ever brought to our shores. I drove mine coast to coast 6 times each way. Both were easily capable of maintaining 220-240km/hr speeds. Im staying away from them because parts are rare & very pricey.
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