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My latest highway commuter box, older but far more comfy for road trips AND faster than my IS300 was too although certainly not as agile or compact, but damn if it doesn't turn just as tight!
Suprising number of serious drivability and operability related aging electronics problems from a Toyota product in this model but so far nothing I haven't been able to easily and affordably fix yet.
Plus it's their 1st attempt at a lot of this stuff and they've learned a LOT since then...
Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
Junkyard engine computer to get it back to drivable, new t-belt, water pump caps/rotors, iridium plugs, valve cover gaskets, valve clearances checked, new t'stat, new "toyota red" coolant, synthetic steering/brake fluids, full tranny fluid flush to Toyota ATF, internally leaky p.s. vacuum valve upgraded to MkIII Supra valve to fix p.s. and wierd "smoking engine" problem, Wagner "Premium" rotors and Lexus pads going on this week...
Suspension Modifications:
Rear shocks are softer than fronts now, not apparent without rear passengers or heavy trunk cargo though. Base-Model, no air-ride system.
Suggestions for upgrades???
Looking for more comfort than sport but handling definitely DOES matter, epecially in wet weather!
Anything adjustable like KYB AGX maybe??? :)
Wheels/Tires Modifications:
Still on factory wheels with plenty of tread on the Kelly tires the car came with so that's it for now...
But I'm thinking about something like ASA AR2 in satin or glossy black with polished deep dish/lip and staggered rears but not looking to spend a fortune on tires and NOT looking for super-low profiles.
Wanted 17's but black doesn't show smaller than 18's and I'm still not 100% sure if I'll like the black on the 2-tone silver car yet...
Interior/Exterior Modifications:
Working hood shocks, gauge cluster, night dash illumination, climate panel/clock display, trunk release, and remote entry again, YAY!
Future Modifications:
Wheels, some sort of trunk lip spoiler, maybe some suede center's upholstry like my IS300 had, bluetooth hands-free like a Parrot kit or stereo upgrade maybe, time will tell... Read more ยป