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  1. Come across these on ebay....bit pricey but he's got 6x NIB Took me about a 1 1/2 years to find my seconhand set....and there 16"..just got them powder coated and wraped with new tyres:) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/170910548470?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
  2. No offense intended guys...but you make it sound like i have him over for dinner and lick his a** out... all i did was buy a couple of second hand parts..which he either is the only one that has them or is the only one that'll send them to Oz... And for future refrence when purchasing something from a local supplier you get warranty, rights and service.. When you bypass local and purchase something from the otherside of the world, you take an inherent risk of not getting all or any of the above...so when you do purchase as such you take it at your own risk. And while i've had my fair share of bad purchases either from forums like this or via ebay i have been angry and have been loud about it to warn others, i don't get angry at someone that choose's to ignore the warning. Basically take your anger out on someone that deserves it and not me, be an adult!!
  3. lol...you really don't like him....and i'll agree with you, Camry's are a B**CH to work on :)
  4. Yeah...He's a great guy I love the bit where we "refuse to send our stuff back"... http://www.toyotanat...otorsports.html That's an interesting and funny thread to read...lol Basically i had to...i tried for about 6 months to get a copy or drawings on the bracket assy...when i finally found someone(GREG on Solaraguy) that was willing to sell me the bracket Gabe beat his price with a complete new assy so i got it from him, got a few other parts from him as he's either the only one that's got them or simply others don't price freight properly..eg: I could have got a TRD Tower strut for $125+ $550 for shipping, Gabe's price $175+ $125 for shipping...i'm weary after seeing and hearing alot of complaints but i haven't had any trouble myself yet... I haven't dealt with the SAFC or know to much about them to be honest, spoke to a few guys in the USA and they recommended it, one of my mates used one for his Turbo'd Lancer running 28psi.. What's the draw back?? What do you reccomend?? I've got the 4psi, 5.5psi & 7psi pulleys, intend on starting on 4psi to work out any problems then shifting to 5.5psi for daily driving and 7psi for fun..:) Thought about going higher but i figured at the moment i don't want to invest yet into pulling the motor apart or the cost for cams, Pistons, Rods. etc.. Please explain for a "Learning as i go" newbie ;) Also anyone fitted a LSD into there camry?? eg: Quaife for the MR2, read that you need to change the speedo gear on your axle, available from toyota but unsure how to do?? Do you have this problem with the TRD lsd's for the MR2's??
  5. Yep... I ended up getting a full new pulley bracket assembly from Gabe along with a whole heap of other parts, i'm hoping to fit a heap of things this weekend. Just got a new actuator which i have to make a bracket for it to fit and my biggest worry to get it fitted is trying to remote mount the brake resevoir..have a spare main cylinder and want to see if i can get fittings welded to it.. Currently have a Full Injen intake w/cai extension, throttle body spacer and a TRD Front Tower Brace coming over from the USA, have fitted a Whiteline RSB (awesome) will fit FSB this weekend, TWM shortshifter fitted (awesome), bigger fuel pump, fuel lines, injectors to be fitted, Apexi SAFC & RSM & heap of gauges to be fitted, Full Extreme dimensions bodykit to be fitted, Exedy stage 1 clutch & fidanza flywheel & dba cross driiled/slotted rotors fitted, etc, etc. Want to get a set of OBX headers and make up a 3" exhaust.
  6. lol.... I'm getting a S/C because my wife cracked up a stink when i put a deposit on a SS, there's more then one way to skin a cat ;)
  7. If your seriously interested in getting one jump onto Solaraguy, there is about 5x or so S/C up for sale at the moment.. I'd manage to talk two guys down to $1500+shipping, tho expect to pay about $1900-$2500+shipping for a good kit and new drive pulleys are only about $100+shipping, idler pulleys about $50 from local store and belt is about $30 from the USA. http://www.solaraguy.com/
  8. Would the Ultra Racing strut bar fit over a TRD supercharger?
  9. lol..yer i did..where you looking at it as well?? I was already looking for them in the US, the charger itself is in great condition & i don't think it's done many km's so i'll just do a oil change kit, the acuator works but needs a new arm or replacing then adjusting on a dyno probably..have located someone that makes new pulley bracket assemblys to suit..have a TRD S/C gauge coming from the USA and i've located a TRD EBC for it, just negotiating for it:) Need to alter my stock EGR tube to suit which isn't hard.. I'd be interested in the kit, PM me.
  10. I'm also on Toyota Nation asking the same questions and your mate ASG told be to speak to Gabe/TRD4Life, tho i'd already been in contact with him thru his Facebook page..you've made me a little hesitant to deal with him know...lol..don't like handing over $$$ oversea's as it is without a guarentee.. As to the brakes, i'm not willing to upgrade the rotors after fitting about a 1k worth of rotors & pads, are there any larger stockish Calipers i can bolt straight on that would work with the existing rotors? Oh as to the Qld guy... I didn't mean i had chatted to someone, had to find where i put it 3 months ago.. Then I realised it's a manual you wrote on this site...;)....hiliarious...lol And if i can't get the TRD EBC what else can i use and program to do the same?? Mind you at this point i'm thinking of saving up and buying a complete kit from the US and making the bracket from that then on selling the kit without the EBC..
  11. Hi guys, fairly new here...Western suburbs boy...Werribee..and don't knock me cus there's a little bit of everyone in Werribee...lol 2001 V6 CAMRY TOURING 5 speed Manual, Sunroof, Towing package, Just a great car..was looking for an SS, my Wife didn't want me to get a V8 so i test drove it, read up on the oversea's mods and fell in love ;) I'll get my 220kw's one way or another.. Blue, got it at 100,000kms, done about 18'kms in 2 years, everyday car, drive to work at the moment but when S/C'd i'll train it, Mods done: Exedy Stage 1 Race Clutch, Fidanza 9lbs Alluminium Flywheel, Front & Back DBA Gold 4000 slotted/cross-drilled Rotors, Champion Iridium spark plugs, (req'd for boosted motor) TopGun Max300 Leads, TRD Supercharger (Have it but sourcing other parts before fitting it/ Can't wait...aiming for around 220-240kw's) Will start with stock 4psi boost then work my way upto 7psi after fuel mods. A few months away at this stage. TRD Boost gauge and Leather knob on there way from the USA, gauge is for a Tundra and comes in a holder for the left pillar, so will have to modify into my right pillar...yey!! Mods To be done: Headers/Extractors - Maybe OBX Headers on Ebay or Custom built depends on budget.. 3" Catback exhaust - Maybe OBX or TRD Muffler with custom catback, maybe dual exhaust...budget, Weapon R CAI or Custom Bonnet scoop Air Intake w/TRD Filter, Upgrade Brake Calipers & Paint them Blue, Upgrade Fuel lines, Fuel pump and maybe Fuel rail, Upgrade to Braided Brakelines, Gauges - Oil,Temp,etc. yet to be decided, Bodykit - TRD if i can get my hands on one, most likly Duraflex or similair, not concerned with this at the moment, rather keep a low profile.. Custom bonnet - Carbon fiber or Fiberglass, That about sums it up for me...
  12. Thanks for the reply, To be honest all i have is the S/C at the moment, didn't come with the pulley bracket, not to worried about the EGR tube as you said i can adapt the stock one to suit or make one from scratch which isn't to big a deal; TRD EBC only really req'd for more the 5psi boost and worse case can adapt a turbo one possibly?? My major concern at the moment is getting a Pulley bracket or getting a drawing on one so i can make it up...otherwise i could pull the motor out and do it:( which i really don't want to do..lol Been sending emails all over the place for this and to source the TRD EBC, i can tell you know that any of the Toyota wreckers/ Jdm importers and so forth here seem to squirm at even the mention of secondhand TRD parts...it's pretty funny to me considering the Camry is one of the most sold cars in Oz for like the last 10 years..and the USA. The most helpful JDM importer/exporter i've come across so far is in Japan.. There is a guy in the states (funny feeling you might know him) 'GLP Motorsports, L.L.C.' who advertises on facebook, really helpful and friendly!! He's right into the Camry's and he makes the pulley bracket assembly for about $950+shipping(probably about $300)amongst other things, which is not to bad..except i know i can make it for about $600- if i had a drawing..on a tight budget..kids,house,etc. Half the price. If i had the funds i'd buy a full kit and copy it(know of at least 3x for sale at the moment) then sell it onwards, not a choice at the moment tho. As to moving the resevoir and horn, i've picked up a rough install guide along the way which gives me a good idea as to what to do(from a guy in QLD), as to the PCV valve i haven't looked at it yet so i've no idea where or exactly what to get yet..all so have the original TRD guides for the 1 MZ-FE S/C and a few others.. Have so far fitted a Exedy stage 1 Race Clutch, Fidanza 9lb Flywheel(had to machine the center,hole wasn't quite big enough) Really noticed the difference tho even with stock Kw!! Got DBA Gold 4000 Slotted/Cross drilled front and rear rotors(huge difference),Iridium spark plugs, Top gun leads, looking to get the OBX headers and a TRD Catback exhaust eventually, will change air-intake as well.. Really cracked it at the mech i got to fit the clutch, prick installed a std thrust bearing..it lasted less then 6000kms..decided i'm doing all the work on my car from know on, no one else to blame then.. How's that for a venting...:) fingers are sore know..lol P.S: DBA don't make those particular rotors anymore..I got the last set of rears, they may still have a set of the fronts left..
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