smee

@EEngineer and MrBooby,

Lolol, you guys are nuts.
I don't really have much of an opinion on SS break lines, I think if I had the money I would... but it's not really an option for me. :P

Anyway, I will definitely be going with some Supra Rotors + Caliper Relocation brackets from TN (been lurking there lately). Just saving tons of money so I can do the rotors/struts/springs/wheels/tires all at once.

Also, been talking to my Dad lately about upgrades, he digs the idea of getting a professional fender roll and slapping on 18x9's in the rear. :P
So my question is, with a 1.25"-1.8" drop, stagg struts, -3 camber and a good fender roll, would I have to worry at all about any rubbin with 18x9s in the rear?

Next up, I need to do an oil change and clean the car again.
I'm also wanting to clean the garage to park her in there for the summer.... it gets freakin hot here in cali and I don't want my leather further damaged.

ThomasGS4

iTrader: (19)

Holy smokes...we have the same name, and you have the exact car I've been looking to pick up as a daily.

smee

Lol for reals!?!? I've only ever met two Parker's in my life. One was a childhood best friend too, that was fun.

It's a wonderful daily driver! Completely worth it.

03 ES

Looks great! the headlight and taillight mods make the car look much cleaner.

smee

^^Thanks!! I definitely admire the tails every time I walk up to the car. xD

Aite guys, I have a job interview tomorrow... if I get the job, coilovers will be part of the suspension plan.

smee

Sup guys! Just popping in to let ya'll know that I'm still alive. Plans for this car keep getting better as I research and learn and... well, save money. xD

Here's what I'm saving for:




And you can add the following to the list:
- Air Intake
- Magnaflow Exhaust
- Rotors
- Whiteline Swaybar
- Ultra Racing all over
- Other suspension replacements

All in all, it'll cost me near $4,000. I'll be saving for a while...

EEngineer

finally another es owner who's got a mind for performance!

smee

Yeee buddy!!
It will all hopefully be done by the end of the year!!!

Today I'm actually picking up a sub and two amps, from my friend who just bought a new car and doesn't need his old system, to complete my audio setup. Saving tons of money.
Pictures soon!!! Can't wait to be hardcore bumpin down the street.

smee

Alrighty! Just picked up the sub and two amps!!

-Fusion 10" w/open enclosure
-Fusion 300watt mono amp for sub
-Sony 600watt 4channel amp for the speakers

(No, it does not take up as much space as is pictured, there is almost two feet of space behind it lol)



It'll be installed after the 10th, I'm flying out to Colorado tomorrow for a national speech competition lol.

Be back with more updates soon!
~smee

mtnman82

Smee - thanks for the replies, I appreciate it! You are one motivated 18 year old - nice to see these days!

gabzor

sweet es parker.. i'm 21 and i can't do half the stuff your doing.. maybe i can hire you to work on my ES
did you have to bake the headlights to clean up the projectors?

smee

You are most certainly welcome! And thank you! That means a lot.

I tell you what, a year ago (when I bought the ES) I knew nothing about cars. It's all about reading forums, taking things apart and learning!
I'd love to work on your car with you actually, if you're serious lol. What area of CA are you in? I'm in the East Bay.
Yep yep! I did have to bake the headlight assemblies to clean the projectors. They are attached internally and cannot be removed through the back, unfortunately.

gabzor

i'm in LA.. downtownish
jesus christ your far!!!

i've been trying to get better and better on cars.. but its freaking hard..
not to mention.. trying to do everything on a broke college student budget
(i had to quit my job cause of school :/)
and you know girlfriends can be pricey.. :P

i mean if there is a step by step diy for every nut/bolt/part then i can do it somewhat
but most of the stuff.. i can take it apart somehow but it ends up being broken/worse than before
which is why i have a mercedes sitting in my garage just leaking oil.. (doesn't run) but it just needs a tensioner (maybe 160$) in parts.. and i might have to get rid of it since theres no more parking spaces

but if you're serious and prices are reasonable, i'm willing to drive to you... probably will :P

lexus4all

Any more updates to this car since you last posted? It's been a few months!

ab300

We have nearly identical cars smee, except yours is just the sexiest version of mine, we should link up soon, im located in Oakland