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Member ID: tboidsc

Location: Staten Island, NY

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Vehicle Info

2000 Toyota Solara

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

  • TRD Intake 
  • Borla Exhaust 
  • TRD Strut Bars 
  • Brembo Brakes 
  • TRD Springs 
  • Eibach Shocks 
  • TRD Transmission 

Interior

Exterior Styling

  • TRD Body Kit 
  • Bridgstone Tires 
  • TSW Wheels 

Car Audio & Video

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    • Currently 3.0/5 Stars.

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Last updated: May 07, 2008

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Scott’s Toyota Solara
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Here she is, My 2000 TRD Solara in Diamond White Pearl. Purchased with 5sp transmission and had a TRD Supercharger (4psi) added at 30k miles.

tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara

tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara


tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara

tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara


tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara

The mods didn't end there, but had to stay within some sort of budget as well. I see so many cars on this site that are so nice, I can only hope to contribute a little.

I bought the car with the TRD Stage II kit, which came with TRD/Eibach lowering springs, 17" Silver TSW Revo's, 7-piece polyurethane body kit, TRD/Borla exhaust and short throw shifter. Threw on some vinyl graphics and TRD logos after adding the TRD Supercharger. Improved performance to about 272HP, very noticeable!!!! Stock strut bar was replaced with TRD Strut bar for better clearance. The stock rear swab bar was also replaced with a TRD aftermarket bar. TRD Air filter was also added.

The roads in NYC are not very friendly, therefore, had to buy another set of Revo's and had them Triple-chrome plated in CA. Replaced Stock Toyo T1-S's with Bridgestone Potenza S-03 Pole Positions. Excellent grip!!! Also changed stock rotors with a set of Brembo crossdrilled rotors w/ cadium coating to avoid rust. At about 50k changed Springs and Struts with TRD/Eibach Pro Kit and 4 Tokico Blues "HP Series" Struts and added a TRD Rear Sway Bar. Have a set of winter wheels and tires to try and keep the chrome looking good during snow season.

tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara

Added a set of 6000K Hanaba HID headlight kit for H4 bulbs and disconnected the daytime running lamps per the Toyota service bulletin as well. Added 9006 Hyper Yellow fog lights and heavy duty wiring. Had changed almost every little light in the car to Hyper White, with exception of rear turn signals (changed to red). Clear corners added with hyper white bulbs, just changed to 18-LED bulbs, not in pictures yet. Will try to show a night photo soon.

tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara

tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara

Added Pioneer CD Changer Headunit with color OEL display, CD Changer in trunk, Pioneer REV Components in the front and Pioneer REV Coaxial 6x9's in the rear with (2) 10" Kicker Competition woofers powered by an Earthquate 900W 5-ch AMP. Decent sound, wasn't looking for anthing too overpowering.

tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara

tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara

Changed dashboard lights with Reverse OEL gauges and added a Supercharger Boost Guage in the A-Pillar and painted the pod to match charcoal interior. Windows were tinted with 20% black for finishing touches. Also added a TRD Carbon Fiber Shift/Black Aluminum Knob.

tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara

tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara


tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara

tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara

Update 7/27/06
Still looking good after 82,500mi and 6 years in NYC. Some pics with Tint, will take more front shots when get the new grille.

tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara

tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara


tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara

tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara

Waiting patiently for new fiberglass mesh grille to be releashed so that I can get rid of the stock grille. More Pics soon.

Update 5/7/08
Finally got the chance to get a few more photos. Car now has 95,000mi. These photos now show my new wheels and tires and also the new Renova grille that I got from Solaraguy.org group buy.

tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara

tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara


tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara

tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara

Also some closeups of the powdercoated calipers.

tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara

tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara


tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara

tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara


tboidsc's 2000 Toyota Solara

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GetGraphics  

Posted by: GetGraphics

05/10/2008 06:11AM

Man That's nice. Sleek and Clean. Good luck on future mods.

GetGraphics  

Posted by: GetGraphics

05/10/2008 06:10AM

Man that's nice. Sleek & clean. Good luck with future mods.

Biggi_e  

Posted by: Biggi_e

07/12/2006 12:53PM

hey nice solara, come check out mine when you get a chance. also stop by Solaraguy.com when you get a chance.

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Member ID: tboidsc

Location: Staten Island, NY