Bought my first car: '95 ES300 w/145,000mi - Here's what I've done!
03-19-12, 12:33 AM
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But then again... If i could get a perfect condition '95/96 bumper without any saggage...
What'd you do to lower yours exactly? And how much? What size wheels?
The gold has grown on me! I don't think I'll change the emblems.
I'll definitely remove the Lexus and ES300 badges on the rear though.
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03-22-12, 03:02 PM
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looking great Bdub!
i wonder if the UR strut bar is going to clear my supercharger.
I had a strut bar on the camry but the thing only worked with the oem intake manifold, it got in the way with the trb supercharger.
also, UR makes an underbody brace for the solara which i think is gonna work on the ES and camry as well, installation might be a toughie though.
oh btw smee, my suspension is setup is BC racing coilovers for the gen3/4 camry. it's direct bolt on.
I maxed out the lowering on the front, so basically 4 inches LOL.
wheel setup is kinda weak right now but works ok with a good fender roll.
18x8 ET40 235/40/18. camber: -2.3 front, -2.7 rear
i wonder if the UR strut bar is going to clear my supercharger.
I had a strut bar on the camry but the thing only worked with the oem intake manifold, it got in the way with the trb supercharger.
also, UR makes an underbody brace for the solara which i think is gonna work on the ES and camry as well, installation might be a toughie though.
oh btw smee, my suspension is setup is BC racing coilovers for the gen3/4 camry. it's direct bolt on.
I maxed out the lowering on the front, so basically 4 inches LOL.
wheel setup is kinda weak right now but works ok with a good fender roll.
18x8 ET40 235/40/18. camber: -2.3 front, -2.7 rear
03-22-12, 07:24 PM
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looking great Bdub!
i wonder if the UR strut bar is going to clear my supercharger.
I had a strut bar on the camry but the thing only worked with the oem intake manifold, it got in the way with the trb supercharger.
also, UR makes an underbody brace for the solara which i think is gonna work on the ES and camry as well, installation might be a toughie though.
oh btw smee, my suspension is setup is BC racing coilovers for the gen3/4 camry. it's direct bolt on.
I maxed out the lowering on the front, so basically 4 inches LOL.
wheel setup is kinda weak right now but works ok with a good fender roll.
18x8 ET40 235/40/18. camber: -2.3 front, -2.7 rear
i wonder if the UR strut bar is going to clear my supercharger.
I had a strut bar on the camry but the thing only worked with the oem intake manifold, it got in the way with the trb supercharger.
also, UR makes an underbody brace for the solara which i think is gonna work on the ES and camry as well, installation might be a toughie though.
oh btw smee, my suspension is setup is BC racing coilovers for the gen3/4 camry. it's direct bolt on.
I maxed out the lowering on the front, so basically 4 inches LOL.
wheel setup is kinda weak right now but works ok with a good fender roll.
18x8 ET40 235/40/18. camber: -2.3 front, -2.7 rear
If you couldnt tell from the picture, Its a close fit with the OEM manifold.
I dont think it'd work with the charger Cody.
03-23-12, 08:23 PM
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Hey smee - is there a good writeup or source of info on how to get all the head unit / climate control stuff out of the center console? The carpet is completely falling out on the passenger side of my daughter's car and I'd like to remedy that...
I'm also wondering where you got the mounting/finishing kit to replace the stock radio?
Thanks a bunch!!! You've got a sweet ride there - wish my first ride was even close to as nice...
I'm also wondering where you got the mounting/finishing kit to replace the stock radio?
Thanks a bunch!!! You've got a sweet ride there - wish my first ride was even close to as nice...
03-26-12, 04:09 PM
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Nice car Parker. I'm selling my '96 ES300 also in white. Only has 122k miles, just had those front seats reupholstered. Got a LoJack and remote start too. Treat yourself to remote start. Wonderful option. I'm not getting much activity. Not too many appreciaters here in Philadelphia. Enjoy your ride!
04-26-12, 06:30 PM
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Nice car Parker. I'm selling my '96 ES300 also in white. Only has 122k miles, just had those front seats reupholstered. Got a LoJack and remote start too. Treat yourself to remote start. Wonderful option. I'm not getting much activity. Not too many appreciaters here in Philadelphia. Enjoy your ride!