Ughhh Redondo Beach/Torrance guys.PD now has Camry's
12-11-07, 10:24 PM
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Crown Vics are slow too...Crown Vic patrol car got a 8.5 0-60 at the track in 2003 while testing, Camrys might be lighter and faster but didn't the Crown Vics also have bullet proof doors to protect officers from shoot-outs, wonder what the Camry is equipped with.
12-14-07, 01:57 AM
#22
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cmon guys even my mom has a camera on her phone, it's not that hard to snap some pictures.
(altho my mom doesn't know how to use it but the point is, everyone has a camera phone)
(altho my mom doesn't know how to use it but the point is, everyone has a camera phone)
12-14-07, 10:27 PM
#24
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Camry's have been used for official testing before. I posted this exactly 3 years ago! 
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...61&postcount=8
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...61&postcount=8
Last edited by flipside909; 12-14-07 at 10:30 PM.
12-14-07, 10:28 PM
#25
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A little background on that car:
TOYOTA CAMRY - California Highway Patrol Prototype
How is this for a change? When the California Highway Patrol wanted a Toyota Camry to test as a CHP vehicle- they also gave an 80+ list that the vehicle must be equipped with and modified to perform. The must list included: standards for acceleration, sustained top speed, an hour idle capability, slalom course agility, electrical reserve: stand-by (engine off) and full chase (siren/lights on), 250 lbs. seat standard w/ easy access (to accommodate side firearms!), tire specifications, among other things. The strangest requirement was that the vehicle must be able to jump 7-inch curbs at least 40 times without suspension or wheel damage! TRD USA coordinated the project build-up and Toysport was in charge of procuring most of the parts. There were two units to prepare- one was a Camry All-Trac (4 cylinder 5-speed) and the other was the (then) new V6 FWD. Gathering the parts was actually fun. No budget and access to any Toyota part! The units came from Toyota Denver Region- so they had the heavy-duty electricals, good for at least 10-12 items off the list. Going over Toyota parts microfiche for overseas models yielded- a heavy-duty radiator, 15X6 steel wheels, HD wheel studs, heavy-duty suspension bushings, and another 17-20 pieces off the list. The TRD catalog added another 12-15 more parts- brake pads, suspension, clutch, etc. The TRD Rally springs and shocks from the Celica All-Trac fit with minor modifications. Lower arms and strut housings were reinforced (those curbs was a recurring nightmare). Sway-Away bent some hefty sway bars and push bars. Upper strut bars were Celica pieces. Recaro Police seats with low side bolsters were mounted on lowered seat rails (headroom for their CHP hats!). Police tires from Goodyear. A modified and programmable ECU from Nippon Denso 9we kept one!) and new exhaust were the only engine mods. We were not allowed to touch the engine. The 3SGTE was ready! It is so strange to see a black and white CHP Camry in complete police trim. Yes, we tried and tried the siren and intercom (to test electrical load…), and no, we could not drive it!
http://www.toysport.com/webpages/Pro...PPrototype.htm
Originally Posted by Toysport
TOYOTA CAMRY - California Highway Patrol Prototype
How is this for a change? When the California Highway Patrol wanted a Toyota Camry to test as a CHP vehicle- they also gave an 80+ list that the vehicle must be equipped with and modified to perform. The must list included: standards for acceleration, sustained top speed, an hour idle capability, slalom course agility, electrical reserve: stand-by (engine off) and full chase (siren/lights on), 250 lbs. seat standard w/ easy access (to accommodate side firearms!), tire specifications, among other things. The strangest requirement was that the vehicle must be able to jump 7-inch curbs at least 40 times without suspension or wheel damage! TRD USA coordinated the project build-up and Toysport was in charge of procuring most of the parts. There were two units to prepare- one was a Camry All-Trac (4 cylinder 5-speed) and the other was the (then) new V6 FWD. Gathering the parts was actually fun. No budget and access to any Toyota part! The units came from Toyota Denver Region- so they had the heavy-duty electricals, good for at least 10-12 items off the list. Going over Toyota parts microfiche for overseas models yielded- a heavy-duty radiator, 15X6 steel wheels, HD wheel studs, heavy-duty suspension bushings, and another 17-20 pieces off the list. The TRD catalog added another 12-15 more parts- brake pads, suspension, clutch, etc. The TRD Rally springs and shocks from the Celica All-Trac fit with minor modifications. Lower arms and strut housings were reinforced (those curbs was a recurring nightmare). Sway-Away bent some hefty sway bars and push bars. Upper strut bars were Celica pieces. Recaro Police seats with low side bolsters were mounted on lowered seat rails (headroom for their CHP hats!). Police tires from Goodyear. A modified and programmable ECU from Nippon Denso 9we kept one!) and new exhaust were the only engine mods. We were not allowed to touch the engine. The 3SGTE was ready! It is so strange to see a black and white CHP Camry in complete police trim. Yes, we tried and tried the siren and intercom (to test electrical load…), and no, we could not drive it!
12-18-07, 09:53 AM
#28
Yeah, SG PD has a Beetle. It's just so cute. LOL! I do mistaken it for the GEEK squad car. I don't HOW Best Buy can get away with a black/white scheme. 
Monterey Park has a Subaru Impreza WRX, but I believe that is just for show purposes.
Just been seeing plenty of Chargers, that's all.
Monterey Park has a Subaru Impreza WRX, but I believe that is just for show purposes.
Just been seeing plenty of Chargers, that's all.