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sv21 camry project
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Sat, 01 May 2004 08:18
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hey guys i've finally have got all my ideas for what i'm going to do with my camry
the list goes
blue park lights (installed them today)
custom grill
bonnet scope (I know I just wanna be different)
16 inch wheels (don't know what to get yet)
2&1/4 inch exhaust (has been mentioned before)
make the center consol silver
monster tacho with shift light
neons (blue of course)
and a sub wolfer in the back
rear spoiler
I reckon this will be a fun project 
what do you guys think?
and does anyone know how I would go about making a custom mesh grill?
and no the 3S-FE's staying in the car
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Colac, Victoria
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May 2002
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Sat, 01 May 2004 08:33
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hmms - good luck with your build up 
Instead of a bonnet scoop , why not a set of cosworth style vents ?
Scoop is pointless - as youd probably know - but the vents will help dissipate heat from the engine bay ..
Wheels like toe ones on my gt4 would look nice on a sv21 too
Anyway have fun! thats what car moddings all about
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toowoomba qld
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March 2004
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Sat, 01 May 2004 08:45
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thanks probablly would be better with the cosworth style vents hey
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Campbelltown, NSW, Austra...
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January 2004
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Sat, 01 May 2004 09:35
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Im hoping that the blue park lights can be turned off seperatley, if not i sugest you do so, same with any other non-standard lighting, trust me neons are nice to show off but make it so you don't get done by police.
Custom mesh grill would be best achieved by getting an old grill then removing all the innner slats and replacing it with your mesh, i did a VN custom grill, it looked good but it got wrecked in a datsun related accident.
a new zorst will sound good.
what did you have in mind for neons.
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toowoomba qld
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March 2004
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Sat, 01 May 2004 10:17
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| Camry_omega wrote on Sat, 01 May 2004 19:35 |
Im hoping that the blue park lights can be turned off seperatley, if not i sugest you do so, same with any other non-standard lighting, trust me neons are nice to show off but make it so you don't get done by police.
Custom mesh grill would be best achieved by getting an old grill then removing all the innner slats and replacing it with your mesh, i did a VN custom grill, it looked good but it got wrecked in a datsun related accident.
a new zorst will sound good.
what did you have in mind for neons.
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 na there not the ones you can turn off I'll have to do something about that funny you mention that. wasn't going to worry about it untill i seen the police just before going up to the shop but seemed more interested in this ute that wen't past but they were giving me a look so I'll have to invest in that i think ,didn't really think off it though at the time I got them as for the neons I was thinking about having something to light up the floor (blue of course) and was thinking about having one in the boot (blue) once the subs installed so i can fold the rear seat down or open the boot and have something to look at when me and me mates have sound offs I also forgot to mention that I also plan on having a sports steering wheel and pedals in this project as well
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Campbelltown, NSW, Austra...
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January 2004
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Sat, 01 May 2004 10:58
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auto or manual?
The best place for neons in the front is the footwell, but also if you have map pockets putting them in there looks good, i did all the wiring terminations using screwed terminal block, and taped off power from my cigarette lighter.
U might need steering wheel puller when removing the stock steering wheel, mine was on fairly tight.
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toowoomba qld
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March 2004
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Sat, 01 May 2004 11:04
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yeah mate mines a manual
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Campbelltown, NSW, Austra...
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January 2004
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Sat, 01 May 2004 11:09
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If u were going with a blue theme u could go also with a blue gear knob and boot, there are light up LED ones, but i think a quality leather that matches with the steering wheel would suit more.
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toowoomba qld
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Sat, 01 May 2004 11:31
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yeah I'd rather the leather one myself there sort of a better feel with the leather gear knobs and as you said would suit it more with the steering wheel as for the boot i like that idea so i plan to do it, i don't plan to do to much in the way of changing interior carpets though as the carpets are pretty good I might forget about changing the center consol to silver though I'm starting to think it may not suit it with the brown interior what do you think?
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Campbelltown, NSW, Austra...
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January 2004
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Sat, 01 May 2004 12:24
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I haven't seen many brown interiors arround, most of the ones i've seen are either blue or grey. If u don't like brown u could change it...
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toowoomba qld
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March 2004
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Sat, 01 May 2004 12:33
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I don't mind the interior color the interiors in pretty good nick so thats why i don't really wanna change it 2 much but with a blue interior the silver consol would suit it well regardless of interior color the neons shhould look pretty sweet at night so I think i won't worry too much about changing the color of the center consol but I'm going to have to replace the back section of the center consol but the bin lid decided to break the other day
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Wollongong, NSW
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January 2004
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Sun, 02 May 2004 05:06
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Have the same car and am looking to do a few of the same things, ie grill, exhaust, sound system. Wouldnt mind putting a slightly heavier clutch in it, or at least one with a shorter throw. Clutch seems very jumpy atm.
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toowoomba qld
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March 2004
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Sun, 02 May 2004 05:16
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yeah I've had mine a year now and thats one of the first things i noticed about mine straight away but used to it now (lot lighter then the clutch i had in the wb ute had to replace the master cylinder about 10 months ago the fluid inside it was like mud but ever scence that was fixed was good to drive with
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toowoomba qld
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March 2004
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Tue, 11 May 2004 11:25
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hey just got a 200,000km service on the car but now the next thing that i have to do is get a new L/H C.V boot so hopefully will be able to get that done and then get the custom grill made up or I was thinking of getting a grill I saw on a SV21 the other day it had a thin bar in the middle of the grill running vertically sorry and that was it i don't have pics of it so its kinda hard for me to explain when I get bit more money I'll get a scanner and post pics shes nothing specal but shes in very good nic for its age
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Wollongong
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May 2002
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Tue, 11 May 2004 12:17
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See if you can retrofit Celica GT4 scoops/vents from the last of the GT4 models. Mmmm yummy.
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toowoomba qld
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Tue, 11 May 2004 12:20
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| Soarer wrote on Tue, 11 May 2004 22:17 |
See if you can retrofit Celica GT4 scoops/vents from the last of the GT4 models. Mmmm yummy.
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that would look nice
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Wollongong, NSW
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January 2004
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Tue, 11 May 2004 14:40
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Got mine blueslipped the other day...first inspection they had issues with the driveshaft but secondary inspection cleared it (yay!). For a car with 291k klms on it she runs pretty well
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Wed, 12 May 2004 07:11
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yeah they seem too run forever mines got just over 200,000kms and one of the mechinics that dropped me car off back here told me that it goes well for its age and another said he was very suprised with it I've known people who have had or still have SV21 Camrys with over 400,000kms on them and still going good I think its the way there looked after too may have something to do with it as well, mine for what it is, is a very good car runs well, with adequete performance excellent fuel ecconomy and reliable I'd recomend a Camry too anyone who wanted a reliable family car or a car to get about in. GreyWolfe what colors yours if I'd had a scanner I'd put some pics up of mine
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Canberra
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April 2003
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Thu, 13 May 2004 05:38
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I don't know bout a 2 1/2" exhaust though. I lost power in mine with a 2 1/4". Ive heard that a 2" is all you need...
...size ain't important  ...
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toowoomba qld
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March 2004
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Thu, 13 May 2004 06:49
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really  I thought this would of been a good size for the exhaust maybe I should go 2 inch? is there anyone else out there with a Camry with a 3S-FE that have put an exhaust on theres out there I would like to have some idea of what to expect from different size exhaust systems (ie 2inch 2,1/4) I know a 2.5 inch exhaust would be to big but but have been told by some that a 2 1/4 inch would be good but i wan't to know from some other Camry owners who have done this to see what improvements and disapointments they have had (so I know what to invest in)
cheers
Michael
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Campbelltown, NSW, Austra...
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January 2004
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Thu, 13 May 2004 07:35
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I think mine is either 2 or 2 1/4. Im not sure what power gain/loss i got because i didn't dyno the car before the new exhaust. But the car sounds alot louder, wether you like that or not, it does tend to drone a bit on the freeway. I have heard the gains from cat-back exhaust are minimal. If you want a real increase in performance extractors, high flow cat is the way to go.
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Canberra
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April 2003
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toowoomba qld
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Thu, 13 May 2004 09:01
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| ToyCam wrote on Thu, 13 May 2004 18:40 |
yeah, extractors made a difference, funny thing is, also used less petrol too.
Best money i spent was on the suspension, it used to wallow like a boat, now it sits flat and handles better then a camry ever should...
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:lol:I know the feeling especally at high speeds I think I'm going to have to replace mine anyway as for some reason my number plate cops a hiding from were it makes contact with the road over some bumps or I come out of a drive way to quick(been having to do that slower lately) it's only been doing it lately I think the suspension might be starting to go but still has a comfy ride so dunno if it is the suspension or not as I have never had a suspension related problem in both cars that I have owened
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Campbelltown, NSW, Austra...
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January 2004
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Thu, 13 May 2004 10:37
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I know what you mean about the boat like handling, i wish i had got harder riding suspension when i got mine replaced.
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Canberra
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April 2003
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Thu, 13 May 2004 11:07
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My friends used to piss themselves laughing when we would go round a corner, cos they need to tilt their heads at 45' angles to see level or have to look upwards to see me round a left hander...
Stopping was fun too...just like a waterbed...
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March 2004
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Thu, 13 May 2004 11:31
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| ToyCam wrote on Thu, 13 May 2004 21:07 |
My friends used to piss themselves laughing when we would go round a corner, cos they need to tilt their heads at 45' angles to see level or have to look upwards to see me round a left hander...
Stopping was fun too...just like a waterbed...
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mines not to bad to stop with it just taking corners with mine thats fun  god me and me mates have had some fun in that car going around corners
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Wollongong, NSW
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January 2004
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Thu, 13 May 2004 11:34
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Yeah I think extractors and exhaust will be the first mods on my list. Id like to keep it outwardly stock for as long as possible. I also don't want that annoying drone when driving tho  had it with a 2 1/2 system in my corolla and it droned something horrid.
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Sydney
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September 2003
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Fri, 14 May 2004 11:22
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The best cheap mod you can do to a sv21 is get a k&n panel filter for your stock airbox you get a bit in the lowend and topend which noticable, but dont cut your airbox, its sounds excelent but doesnt to anything in teh performance department hehe . Catback exhaust is the next best thing. The best performance mod is a full exhaust system with extractors and hi flow cat which will give you about 12kw at the wheels improvement over stock, dont beleive me ask ICEMAN he has dyno figures to prove it  .
If your a real driver and like to double you speed limit in corners and roundabouts like me you should get the handling setup redone, i have monroe gt gas shocks( i dont recomend them because i busted it once, get KYB's) and i have King Springs dropped the car 1.5 inches, i have 17z so it sits perfect but if you get 15 or 16 inch go 2 inch drop, i also front bushes changed to harder nolathane bushes.
Also the Strut bar made a huge difference but i only Imported 8 from the US and all sold. The Camry Sounds, runs and Handles better than my sisters 6th gen celica, i was on Mt Panorama going down conrods straight and hit teh 90degree left hander at 90 k/hr and teh car just gripped and swung around the corner like on rails, my mate turned white he thought we were going to go straiht into the sand trap, though it could be teh Pirelli P-Zeros on the front keeping us inline .
We have had the car in the family since brand new in 1992 and now it has 358,000 ks  and still looking good and going strong, I LOVE MY TOYOTAS . It was a 3 year process adding more and more too it, and now im sad to say im selling it coz i have a celica project car .
Heres my favorite Pic of my car, currently the only difference is 20% tint which is not in the photo:
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toowoomba qld
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March 2004
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Fri, 14 May 2004 11:45
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Thanks for the info Very nice ride you got there mate I love those wheels what are they? (name of mags) I've seen them on a few other Toyotas but don't know what they are but there nice I've always have liked the Camrys espesally the SV21's Good luck with the Celica project
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Wollongong, NSW
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January 2004
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Fri, 14 May 2004 13:23
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Hmm anyone know if the Camry swaybars are available in australia?
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Sydney
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September 2003
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Sat, 15 May 2004 05:18
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| GreyWolfe wrote on Fri, 14 May 2004 23:23 |
Hmm anyone know if the Camry swaybars are available in australia?
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No sorry all sold, unless you import it from america urself.
| mick wrote on Fri, 14 May 2004 21:45 |
Thanks for the info Very nice ride you got there mate I love those wheels what are they? (name of mags) I've seen them on a few other Toyotas but don't know what they are but there nice I've always have liked the Camrys espesally the SV21's Good luck with the Celica project
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Thanx mate, the wheels are ALT Sparco Wheels. I bought the celica real cheap with a blown motor otherwise theres no way i would sell the camry, if i could id keep them both .
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I supported Toymods
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Melbourne Australia
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November 2003
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Mon, 17 May 2004 16:15
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ummm Camry sway bars yes they do have them, you can get a Whiteline Sway bar, front or rear, but it is preferable that you get the rear one only as it will make the most dramatic difference. i havent done anything to my camry's suspension other than the whiteline rear sway bar and front strut brace that smt_007 ordered....and it makes a hell of a difference...
the whiteline rear sway bar will set u back abt $200 and takes abt 1 hr to put in if u have the tools and know what u are doing...
Huy
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March 2004
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Tue, 18 May 2004 01:10
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I'm gunna get better suspension for mine my front numberplates pretty bent from all the times its bottomed out on something dunno whether its a Camry thing thou as I have seen others like that too
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Canberra
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April 2003
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Tue, 18 May 2004 09:29
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love the color of ya Camry mate no I haven't had any problems like that with mine or anyone elses except for the clutch master cylinder on mine (not its fault) and me CV boot I have to replace (been told thats a Camry thing thou) my parents Camry has an auto in it and doesn't have any problems with its auto when the coolant is cold the only problem with theres is the reverse lights haven't worked for over 12 years(neutral safety switch) as for the transmission thing it is normal for it not to shift into overdrive if the coolant temperature is below 50 degrees
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Campbelltown, NSW, Austra...
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January 2004
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Wed, 19 May 2004 08:12
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You have to watch and replace the CV boots on a regular basis (100,000km is average), its possible that you may have missed a damaged boot and as a result all the grease has come out of the joint.
I also have the neutral saftey switch problem, its minor so i can't be bothered fixing it, although i may have a look and see if i can adjust anything. Other than that my fan switch/speed controler burnt out and would't work on high. I do have central locking but its an aftermarket system. 206kms, no problems.
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Greenwood, Perth, W.A
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February 2005
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Tue, 08 March 2005 08:06
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Good to see more camry's out there getting done up!!.
But need to ask a question am i the only one that has midly done up a wagon?
vist cardomain.com for more details
http://www.cardomain.com/id/funkstar69er
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toowoomba qld
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March 2004
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Tue, 08 March 2005 12:15
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Hey I totally forgot about my old thread I started. I shoulda posted my pics and stuff in this one
change of plans too my list of mods I've decided too go 3S-GE. the car is still pretty much the same just done a few stereo mods and the blue parklights got taken out thanks too the Police. I want a house before I do anything further to the car
NAASTEE lookin wagon Naastee love the number plates
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: sv21 camry project
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Thu, 10 March 2005 02:47
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body roll is fun, my corona suffered badly from it before I put HD coils and better shocks in, under hard accleration it used slump at the back heaps now it barely moves.
Still maintains a little bit of roll cos the springs are standard ride height but they are much better than stock, I can hold certain corners at about 20Kph faster than I could before yay.
I reckon its got a better ride on the stiffer springs the car you to float and bounce way to much, now you hit a bump or pothole and it settles instantly whereas before it would bounce up and down.
Mind you the front shocks and springs all round were original ones from the car and after 400k km they should be pretty well stuffer.
The front shocks pretty much had no rebound when we replaced em, you push it in and would take ages before it came back up.
I reckon got the 3sge for a bit more power some mild suspension work, filter exhaust and minor exterior mods and your car will be great.
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