cheap way to increase performance?

[Kenshin X]

and makes people angry who follow u on the highway

[Martinj]

Fit a rear lip spoiler, side skirts, mesh grill, 17" alloys, aluminium pedals, funny seats, and Sportivo badging. Oh wait, you actually wanted to go faster and not just look faster...

[andersonsilva]

Well i would if i could fit Supercharger + LSD for ~$1000. :)

I might still just get the exhaust,

[Andrew357]

^

Well, I would definitely buy a Ferrari and a Bugatti if the total cost was around $1000. What the hell is wrong with you?

It is clear you are going to waste your money anyway; why did you bother wasting everyone's time?

[andersonsilva]

Do you expect me to spend $5000-$10000 on performance mod for $5000 car???

I was just asking for an advice from the start, cos i was told that muffler/exhaust/catalytic converter combo was the best bang for buck for ~$1000 performance mod before i made this post..

Edited March 30, 2012 by andersonsilva

[Andrew357]

You won't make any noticeable power for $1000. You aren't reading what we are saying. We aren't saying spend $4-5-6k on a supercharger kit; we are saying don't bother.

But who gives a crap? It is your car.

[andersonsilva]

You won't make any noticeable power for $1000. You aren't reading what we are saying. We aren't saying spend $4-5-6k on a supercharger kit; we are saying don't bother.

But who gives a crap? It is your car.

Yer i got your point(and others) from the page 1 repsonses. Thats why i thought about maybe doing something to improve the looks or handling instead(since i have lil bit of money for car left), then people gave me crap that it won't improve any performance, etc and i responsed back n maybe bit of mix up and misunderstanding..

Anyway i think you are right, its probably best to just save the money for now since i might need new clutch soon. Once again thanks for the advices.

p.s. i still wouldn't mind getting the small white/clear side indicators and the V6 badges cos they won't be expensive.. lol

then i'll just replace the tyres to performance ones when its due..

It would be nice if i had low km MCV36R V6 manual cos then i wouldn't mind spending bit of money for performance and looks.. cos Aurion doesn't come in manual :(

Edited March 30, 2012 by andersonsilva

[Ronnyboy]

It would be nice if i had low km V6 manual cos then i wouldn't mind spending bit of money for performance

You can still get a gen 5 Camry MCV36R in manual it's not too late..

[andersonsilva]

LOL i was thinking about that cos i saw 2003 Camry Sportivo V6 manual for ~$7500 (~142,000km) in Melb, but apparently got some hail damage. If it was a dealer ad, i'd probably call em and ask for trade in difference.

[STYLSH]

This thread is full of LOLs.

V6 badge(~$15 from Toyota i think)

Normally people take the badges off. As a matter of fact i have 2 that has just been removed. I'd sell them to you lol. I also have a short ram intake that i could sell you too. It'll make your car more powerful by your ear dyno.

Price of LSD + shipping is 1200. Price of install + seals + axles + other stuff that is neede = 1600

Price of clutch + install 1200

Better tyres will give you a faster 0-100 time than the clutch. Learning not to bury the throttle and dump the clutch helps too. In a na it is actually very easy. I was able to launch the car with the supercharger and no lsd. Mind you the lsd and very sticky tyres makes it easier.

Edited March 31, 2012 by STYLSH

[andersonsilva]

Cool, thanks for the details dude, i wouldn't mind buying V6 badges from ya if you are in Melb.

I'm gonna get 17" Enkei(http://img52.imagesh...610/img061z.jpg, don't know the model no) on monday.

2 of the tyres(Federal Super Steel 595, 235/45R17) are in decent condition so i'm gonna keep em but i'll probably replace other two worn ones, would someone recoomend a good 17" tyre? (brand/model/and rough price if you are familar with it)

I checked some reviews on net but too many mixed reviews :(

e.g. http://www.productre...enza-re001.html

Edited March 31, 2012 by andersonsilva

[jeffy]

im on Pirelli p7s..very good on dry and wet,

[andersonsilva]

Cool thanks for the info, i think they are ~$180-$190.. Do you have 225/45R/17 or 235/45R17 Pirelli P7?

[jeffy]

205/65/15

[STYLSH]

Kumho KU36. If you don't travel too many kms

[Andrew357]

I'm sold on my Michelin Pilot Sport III

[DJKOR]

Bang for your buck if you don't want to be spening much.... Federal 595 EVO.

[Ronnyboy]

Ive got Bridgestone Potanza RE001 225/45/17. You can get Bridgestone if you dont mind spending some extra cash.

[Guest]

I would go the 595 EVO's or 595 SS's... or if not Kuhmo KU31

I have had all three, they are all excellent tyres.

[andersonsilva]

Thanks heaps for useful infos but my clutch died yesterday :( so looks like that spare money i had for the car is going to the clutch. :(

http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php/topic/36870-need-help-guys-clutch-died-qq

[aspirated]

If you only want to spend a small amount of cash I would probably start with the custom made Y pipe mod and just a decent exhaust.... Although the gains may be minor it still is something.

[White Lightning]

Without dumping more than double what u paid for ur car into it you won't make any serious power. U are best just to leave it alone and make it look nice. U need at least a semi performance base to start from, not an ecinomical family car. Sorry but u bought the wrong car for performance. IMO even handling mods are futile in ur case. If u want a bit of cred get some nice wheels, pod filter, cat back exhaust, nice tint, lower it and clean it up and u will have urself a nice cruiser. Some nice floor mats and seat covers and a banging stereo. That will cost u about 2,000 bucks all up roughly.

[Andrew357]

If u want a bit of cred get some nice wheels, pod filter, cat back exhaust, nice tint, lower it and clean it up and u will have urself a nice cruiser. Some nice floor mats and seat covers and a banging stereo. That will cost u about 2,000 bucks all up roughly.

Not possible. It is a camry

[trentmeyer23]

If u want a bit of cred get some nice wheels, pod filter, cat back exhaust, nice tint, lower it and clean it up and u will have urself a nice cruiser. Some nice floor mats and seat covers and a banging stereo. That will cost u about 2,000 bucks all up roughly.

Not possible. It is a camry

^^^This is true, it will always be slow too!

[White Lightning]

lol... i said a bit of cred - not make it fast... it can still look good and sound tough... the old "all show - no go" saying applies...