My Next Project......

[Kevin@nextmod]

My gf just picked up her brand new 2007 Camry SE

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Thoughts in mind..
18s with 225/45/18
Eibach prokit drop
HID low beams
HID fogs
A double din deck with nav

[sauga_kid]

Wow Pearly, you don't waste any time eh? Nice ride...that's cute, matching white cars!

[Kevin@nextmod]

Yea....I want this car to look nice so when she drives it she'll look good.

[WhiteSpeed3]

nice looking car go 19s with it

[Kevin@nextmod]

I know 19s will be best but i dot'n want her to have a rough ride when she drives to school everyday. Thats why i chose to go with 18s with 225/45/18s instead of 40

[Broli]

whats the stock tire size?


i like camrys, they are pretty nice cars

[Chuckie]

you're going to defeat the purpose of getting a camry by doing all those things to it.
but i like your way of thinking =)

[MattC]

is she paying for this or are you?

if you're paying i say buy her an air freshener...

[RedRaptor]

Nice looking Camry Pearly. Big and spacious. But I'm just curious about the planned mods...

Why?

With all those pimped out mods you have on your list, your gf is going to get a lot of attention (good or bad) from other ricers in the Richmond Hill area while she's driving it. Do you really want that? Does she really want that?

Just my two cents but I think its rather silly to turn a nice family car into a Fast and Furious ride.

This would be my mod list for a Camry:

HIDs
Tints
Custom license plate with at least a few "8" in there.
A baseball cap/tint visor and a pair of driving gloves so that she doesn't get a tan.

Come on now...a slammed Camry does look a little silly.

[mEtH]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUH7AiOuJ4c

Just to get yah goin...

http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/500/camlms2.jpg

[Kevin@nextmod]

THanks guys....

As to dropping the car. Its just a thought and was her idea cause she wants more handling to the car. The drop is not that big its 1 inch front and back. As for tints i've booked an appointment at fx but there all fully booked so i'll have to wait another week. Also it was her idea of getting rid of those stock wheels cause she hates them ( i like them myself).

We'll have to see what she thinks after driving for another week.

I was driving it today and the car was very huge. Still have to get used to parkign with it.

And thanks pat. Those style wheels she was looking at.

[Caz]

Nice looking Camry Pearly. Big and spacious. But I'm just curious about the planned mods...

Why?

With all those pimped out mods you have on your list, your gf is going to get a lot of attention (good or bad) from other ricers in the Richmond Hill area while she's driving it. Do you really want that? Does she really want that?

Just my two cents but I think its rather silly to turn a nice family car into a Fast and Furious ride.

This would be my mod list for a Camry:

HIDs
Tints
Custom license plate with at least a few "8" in there.
A baseball cap/tint visor and a pair of driving gloves so that she doesn't get a tan.

Come on now...a slammed Camry does look a little silly.

You know there are tons of people out there saying the same thing about people modding the 3, right?

If pearly and Mrs. Pearly want to mod their car, that is up to them.

[cwp_sedan]

Very nice. I've always liked the newer Camrys. White seems to look hot on any car! :chuckle

[Kevin@nextmod]

I found this on car domain

http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/5435/23208592fullgo7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[RedRaptor]

You know there are tons of people out there saying the same thing about people modding the 3, right?

If pearly and Mrs. Pearly want to mod their car, that is up to them.

Really? I thought the 3 and Civic were deemed economy cars (younger people drive them in general, so more modding) while the Camry and Accord were family cars. I think we can agree that 8/10 Camrys are stock?

Meh. Maybe I'm wrong then. But according to you, I'm glad I haven't done much to my car in the past 3 years. Wouldn't want the "tons of people out there saying the same thing about people modding the 3" to give me a hard time then.

Pearly: Just offering an opinion. Maybe one from a slightly older person. :)

[Kevin@nextmod]

Yea Rob...i hear ya....no worries. i accept any opinions and thoughts of anyone. And in the end its up to her that if she wants to do those.

the nav is a must even if we do'nt go with the double din deck she'll need the garmin ones cause she'll never find her way to wherever.

[Broli]

I found this on car domain

http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/5435/23208592fullgo7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

doesnt look bad

but looks HUGE

haha

why not add a rudder to that boat!

lol

:D

[Pimpin_29y]

Congrads!! I always loved the new camry.....honestly if I was in the market now I'd probably choose that over the 3 :p

[Kevin@nextmod]

doesnt look bad

but looks HUGE

haha

why not add a rudder to that boat!

lol

:D
Those are actually 19s ahhaa.....i want 19s but i want her to also ride comfy and look nice at the same time.

[BiG-ED]

theres a pimped out black hybrid camry at the richmond hill toyota
has 19" chromies, slammed and is always out front on the curb as a display car, looks real nice.
2 words pearly: DO IT

[Kevin@nextmod]

I don't want to slam the car. I already drive one and i'm kinda tired of driving it. The reason to lower the camry is for her to have more handling on the car.

[mEtH]

You can always be ridin on 22's

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2659000-2659999/2659758_2_full.jpg
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[Kevin@nextmod]

Holy Fark!

[Broli]

yes . . do it!

22s iz gangsta

lol

ps . . dont do it!

[bubba1983]

pps, its backwards day btw, so when he means don't do it, he really means dooo it!!

[FLIPDADY]

TRD that shiet Kev!

Too bad it's a 4cyl. but very nice choice for color.

[Kevin@nextmod]

couldn't upgrade the TRD 18s when she bought it cause they don't offer it anymore. The reason for the 4 banger is because her parents have a 2004 maxima 3.5.

TRD stuff is too expensive.

[S.F.W.]

can't wait to see what you have planned for the ride. You've had some pretty creative ideas for the 3, so I expect the camry should be itneresting.

[FLIPDADY]

couldn't upgrade the TRD 18s when she bought it cause they don't offer it anymore. The reason for the 4 banger is because her parents have a 2004 maxima 3.5.

TRD stuff is too expensive.
That never stopped you before Mr. 5 Zigen!:chuckle

[mEtH]

That never stopped you before Mr. 5 Zigen!:chuckle

HAHAHA he beat me too it! Mister I want baller JDM!

[Kevin@nextmod]

Search? You searched on where i got my money from? WTF?
Did i ever mention on this thread that i'm paying for those mods?
Who are you and what are you trying to prove?

[yellow 3]

:pop

[cereal83]

lol It's a Toyota. I would leave it bone stock. Maybe tint it and add HID's but it's a family car imo. I would have bought a something with a little more sports appeal and then done that car up. Whats wrong with like a RSX, WRX or a Rx8 even?

Well I hope she enjoys her new car.

[Skarbro]

Don't waste your (or whoever's) money on modding a Camry. They look fine as is. The only thing I would find acceptable is tints. It falls in the same category as a Ford Taurus to me. Would you pimp out a Ford Taurus? Just donate that money to charity or something.

[Kevin@nextmod]

lol It's a Toyota. I would leave it bone stock. Maybe tint it and add HID's but it's a family car imo. I would have bought a something with a little more sports appeal and then done that car up. Whats wrong with like a RSX, WRX or a Rx8 even?

Well I hope she enjoys her new car.

So its wrong to mod a toyota? simple mods is there to just make the car stand out a little more and to look good. Is the 3 sports appealing? Camry made up the SE because it can fall in the same category. I would think the camry to a certain extent is sportier then a 3. Both comes with 17 inch rims but at least the camry came with a full lip kit and sports suspension. Have you drove an SE camry before? I can tell you the suspension is much stiffer compared to my stock 3 before.


Don't waste your (or whoever's) money on modding a Camry. They look fine as is. The only thing I would find acceptable is tints. It falls in the same category as a Ford Taurus to me. Would you pimp out a Ford Taurus? Just donate that money to charity or something.

The taurus do come in SHO version which is modded. The chrysler 300 is a family car just like the camry, and its more luxury then the camry. People thinks its ok to mod a 300 and not a camry? is the 300 actually made to mod?

No disrespect to either of you. Just giving out my thoughts. But i do appreciate both your comments. :)

[Caz]

Pearly, if you and the wifey want to mod the camry go for it! I think it will look nice.

[Jeff-TheBiz]

If you need HIDs I have a set that came out of a Camary, used for about 2 weeks. 6000K for $150..

Ami, did you want the other set for your fogs?

[Caz]

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No guessing about it, you are jealous!

Why does it matter where the money comes from for mods?

If his parent want to give him money that is up to them. I am sure at some point in Pearly's life he will have to care for his parents and he won't think twice about it. He might even have kids one day and spend money on their interest or hobbies. Life is a circle everything comes around.

[Kevin@nextmod]

I never for once said that i paid for my mods. My parents are willing to pay for it so what? You see people on the road in there 20s driving a 150 thousand dollar porsche, would you go up to them and smack them in the face cause there parents paid for it? Because you're jealous it gives you the privalege to talk people down cause there parents paid for everything? I can't really imagine what will happen if someone here on this board suddenly got a porsche or a ferrari that there parents paid for it.

[KenYork]

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I don't get this. Do some of you have something up your ass? Or is life that bad for you to be crapping on other people?


I thought the fact that people modded their vehicles to personalize them? Hell if the 3 was a modding car, why would they have 4 different bumpers, 3 grills, differing from trim level and hatch/sedan?

[sp3GT]

Let Pearly do what he wants why are you all bashing him for wanting to do a few things to his car.

[p.i.a.f.]

are you even in school?
and if modding his car wasnt bad enough he is modding his gf...
you can say i am jealous and what not.
at least im not spoiled

[Broli]

and you can go ahead and delete my post if you want.
cause i thought you accept any comments


any comments except for personal attacks!

[Kevin@nextmod]

Thats good if you're not, cause i really do'nt care. You can keep saying whatever you want. Spending parents money or whatnot. So???????

You might just be some old guy thinking back in the 60s or something. If you live up where i am now and looking at the high schools here. Kids in there 16s drive 330i bimmers, C class mercedes and i've seen a fully modded S-line S3. I bet if you're up here, you'd probably kill every kid in the school because you're so jealous about there parents buying them 40 grand + cars.

[KenYork]

are you even in school?
and if modding his car wasnt bad enough he is modding his gf...
you can say i am jealous and what not.
at least im not spoiled

Assumptions? How can you prove what you've said? or is it you have no proof?

[RedRaptor]

Pearly, you got some enemies eh?

We should all keep on topic of the mods for the Camry. Some have said go ahead while others say its good as it is. In the end, Caz is right, its up to Pearly and the gf to do what they want. He only wants your opinion not some rant about his parents paying for mods. I don't know who you are P.I.A.F (Pain In The Arse Fellow? Or maybe a typo for PIAA?) but with less than 10 posts and attacking a long time member, you are not making a good impression so far.

Pearly is right. His modded Mazda3 is nothing compared to the Benz and BMWs you see in high schools and Unversity parking lots now. Give him some credit for not just asking the parents for a Benz or Bimmer but instead using his creativity to mod his 3.

[Kevin@nextmod]

Pearly, you got some enemies eh?

We should all keep on topic of the mods for the Camry. Some have said go ahead while others say its good as it is. In the end, Caz is right, its up to Pearly and the gf to do what they want. He only wants your opinion not some rant about his parents paying for mods. I don't know who you are P.I.A.F (Pain In The Arse Fellow? Or maybe a typo for PIAA?) but with less than 10 posts and attacking a long time member, you are not making a good impression so far.

Pearly is right. His modded Mazda3 is nothing compared to the Benz and BMWs you see in high schools and Unversity parking lots now. Give him some credit for not just asking the parents for a Benz or Bimmer but instead using his creativity to mod his 3.

Wow......well said.....thanks Rob...

[Skarbro]

The taurus do come in SHO version which is modded.
Well, a Taurus SHO isn't modded, it's just an upper trim level - like the Mazdaspeed3. Personally I wouldn't spend the money modding the Camry, but its up to you.

[WhiteSpeed3]

enough of all this crap pearly i think u should put the lexus IS 350 bumpers if they fit then put 20s or 19s are good

any car can be modded by any person

example - i saw a modded toyota tercel the other day full body kit new fenders and im pretty sure it had a turbo so just goes to show any car can be modded

[cereal83]

I have just never been a fan of Toyota my whole life and never understood why people bought their cars. No I have not been in a Camry SE and I am sure it's a great ride as sooo many people buy these cars, I am just not into them. Like I said, I hope she enjoys her new car.

There are 2 chartered accountants close to where I work and they both have those cars, one put chrome rims on it and the other put some kind of a bodykit on it. They are 60 year old white men so it kind of ruined it for me.

You will also always get slack when parents give nice things to their kids. I have gotten it my whole life and it sucks. This was the first car I paid/am paying for 100% and do you know what? I like the free cars better :)

[Caz]

In the end, Caz is right

I knew you would come around! LOL

[3GFX]

Good luck with that one bud. I definitly ain't no fan of the Camry. Should have gone with the Accord.

[BiG-ED]

the new camry was 2006's car of the year
just to anyone who doubts toyota's ever growing supremacy (it seems)

[FLIPDADY]

the new camry was 2006's car of the year
just to anyone who doubts toyota's ever growing supremacy (it seems)
That's why my pop's traded in hi 04 TL for a 07 Camry.

It eats the Accord up!

[Fuman]

That's why my pop's traded in hi 04 TL for a 07 Camry.

It eats the Accord up!
till the new accord comes out in 08 =p.
there just 1 thing i don't like about the new camrys, their TCS system. Too much emphasis on safety, takes the fun away.

[Kevin@nextmod]

Both the accord and camry i like, but i just like the camry more cause of the lip kit and i kinda think toyota is a little more reliable.

[chinsterr]

altima vs camry vs accord

According to motortrend, the camry is the winner. I like the exterior of the car but definitely not feeling the interior

[Kevin@nextmod]

Yea...to be honest....the interior dash is the turn down...very cheesy...but the seats are nice...But at least it comes with aux in jack and mp3 deck....good enough for me.......

[cereal83]

Yea...to be honest....the interior dash is the turn down...very cheesy...but the seats are nice...But at least it comes with aux in jack and mp3 deck....good enough for me.......

My car has that also, see she should have bought a 3 :chuckle

[WhiteSpeed3]

altima vs camry vs accord

According to motortrend, the camry is the winner. I like the exterior of the car but definitely not feeling the interior

motortrend is on crack

the altima is deffinetly the winner, its the only one with there engine on wards 10 best for 10 straight years, sedan is a lot nicer (IMO) but the coupe is definetly better (my buddy just picked one up), and the seats and rest of the interior is comfortable, classy, and a bit sporty all at the same time

but thats just my opinion

[Zaku_4]

motortrend is on crack

the altima is deffinetly the winner, its the only one with there engine on wards 10 best for 10 straight years, sedan is a lot nicer (IMO) but the coupe is definetly better (my buddy just picked one up), and the seats and rest of the interior is comfortable, classy, and a bit sporty all at the same time

but thats just my opinion

lol

i own a 07 altima, the seats really do suck. then again its really hard to drive the car comfortably the way i drive my mx5. and the steering on the altima is ridiculously light, maybe as floaty as the camry; i havent driven a newer camry, but ive sat in one. the fit and finish of the new camry is FAR superior to the altima (no random creaks and squeeks).

though after saying all that, i would still prefer the altima to the camry. i mean look at everything they give u in the SL package and of course that vq35 under the hoood

[JPAV8S4U]

Go to town Pearly! Do whatever you like to it. Personally... I live in Thornhill and I cant think of a camry (modern version) that has been modded... that Ive ever seen. Do it.. HIDs are a great place to start as well as double din nav! Both arent just mods that make you standout... but are the two most practical mods I have done to my car! DOOOOO IT! A pro kit drop wont be a huge esthetic change.... people will just see and think that it looks better... less wheel gap is good!

On the whole money/parents deal.... Ill side with Pearly and Cereal on this one... Who cares where the money comes from... My schooling... first car .. visa etc were paid for by my parents.. Does this make me a spoiled person? does this mean that I will never truly learn the value of a dollar? and any of the other BS excuses that jealousy spawn>? I didnt turn out to be living off my parents for the rest of my life..... Im doing just fine. That being said... I love being debt free in my career amongst other things.... As was mentioned earlier.... Im sure my parents will get it back eventually... Just ask them how much they love flying for free on Air Canada ;)

Keep it up Kevin... HID's and Nav!!! Dooooo it!

[Kevin@nextmod]

HAha.....thanks for the support Jeff. I do'nt mind the guys that are against the mods, cause really thats what I or my gf want.
I still have to ask if she wants it cause its her car afterall and she makes the final decision.
Its not like I'm putting a turbo in the car or exhaust or anything.

[JPAV8S4U]

HAha.....thanks for the support Jeff. I do'nt mind the guys that are against the mods, cause really thats what I or my gf want.
I still have to ask if she wants it cause its her car afterall and she makes the final decision.
Its not like I'm putting a turbo in the car or exhaust or anything.

Hey Kev... Idea.... do some dremel work.. and put on a dual (Pro-racer) exhaust! ;) would look hot.... wont be loud....and youll have matching exhausts! You owe me a fee if you use that now :D plus.... a dual on the back of the camry would look hot! and very custom I might add! :D Keep the ideas coming!

[Kevin@nextmod]

Nah......the exhaust i wont touch. And plus. The pro racer is too expensive to buy 2. Mine cost too much already hhaha... I'll just stick to stock for her. Just some simple consmetics for the camry, nothing too performance.

[Voodoo]

Camry is a good car. my dad's '92 Camry has 400K+ km and still rolling. everything is still working except 3 power windows r dead :) and he doesn't bother to fix them

[Tokic_o]

just on a side note...my frd has the exact same camry nd colour loLz nd she said her bf was gonna help her add some stuff to it =S

[Fuman]

Camry is a good car. my dad's '92 Camry has 400K+ km and still rolling. everything is still working except 3 power windows r dead :) and he doesn't bother to fix them
400K KM? thats crazyyyyyy. your dad must take real good care of the camry!!
My dad had a 90'' camry, never had problems with it either =).

[monty0501]

the new Camry is SICCC...

The interior is so nice as well...

HID's are a must on that!

Have fun buddy, please post pics of it:)

[Tokic_o]

hey pearly cory told me to say hi loLz!

[Kevin@nextmod]

Omg...

[Tokic_o]

uhh?

[Voodoo]

400K KM? thats crazyyyyyy. your dad must take real good care of the camry!!
My dad had a 90'' camry, never had problems with it either =).
just visited my parents last Sunday, its 450K km.
btw, i like the new Camry, i know its huge but it has a nice interior

[EvilDeadFan]

My god man. For the past ten years Toyota has been building Grandma mobiles. Supra? Mr2? older Celicas? They were awesome. What do they offer now? TRD matrix's ?? The Camry is nice, but not very sporty. It's also the most sporty car they have now. Don't go talking Lexus because their price range is far above what we're talking about here.. ;) Toyota has gone bland and appealing to the 40+ crowd , or penny pinchers.

[Fuman]

My god man. For the past ten years Toyota has been building Grandma mobiles. Supra? Mr2? older Celicas? They were awesome. What do they offer now? TRD matrix's ?? The Camry is nice, but not very sporty. It's also the most sporty car they have now. Don't go talking Lexus because their price range is far above what we're talking about here.. ;) Toyota has gone bland and appealing to the 40+ crowd , or penny pinchers.

just FYI (direct copy / paste from toyota.ca). it includes NO performance parts. Its a disgrace to TRD.
The Matrix Special Edition includes:
Unique 17" Alloy Wheels with Wheel Locks
Air Conditioner
Cabin Air Filter
Panasonic 200-Watt Audio System
AM/FM CD with MP3 Player
Special Edition Interior Trim Accents
Coloured Rear Spoiler
Rear Bumper Protector
Coloured Mirrors and Door Handles
Coloured Side Skirts
Painted Front Disc Brake Calipers
TRD Decals
TRD Exhaust Tip
Blacked-Out Side Window Frames
Power Remote Mirrors
TRD Shift Knob (Manual Only)
Chrome Scuff Plates
Power Door Locks*
Fog Lamps
Illuminated Entry
Keyless Entry with Hatch Release

*On the FWD Automatic transmission model, the Power Door Locks have been replaced by Power Auto Door Lock with Shifter Activation.

[Zaku_4]

they shouldnt put the TRD badge on anything without actual performance parts.

with that said, before the 3, i was thiking about a trd celica gt. nice car, really loved the way it looked. to bad the sales woman was such a whore.

atleast the trd celica looked good... trd matrix... *barf*

[MattC]

I cant wait to see this car in its "after" shots.

I really like the look of the new Camry's regardless of what others on the board might think.

Hey pearly, are your parents into adopting another son? im good at doing dishes and stuff, i can cook too :)

Stop talking about modding it and just mod it already, im gettin ancy here :chuckle

[Kevin@nextmod]

^^ um.....haha....if you're ready to turn yourself to yellow and speak chinese and um..... turn yourself into a girl. Too many guys at home. I already have 2 other brothers so if you can be my sister then i'm pretty sure you can get more then what i'm getting. lol....

[MattC]

I dunno if mods are worth pretending to be a chick for. I might catch too much shit on here for that one :chuckle

tell ur rents not to h8 on the white man, im sure i could get em a tax break lol

anyway, back on topic... go camry!

[Kevin@nextmod]

Tints is the first step and will be done next wednesday.

[FLIPDADY]

I'll be rolling in my pops 07 Camry for a week to save km's on my 3.

Gobs of power with the V6 with a sleeper look.

[Kevin@nextmod]

Then i'll take out my beater!!!

[FLIPDADY]

Then i'll take out my beater!!!
What are you getting at huh Kev?:whoa

[FLIPDADY]

Kev, any updates on the Camry?

I might be picking an 07 SE pretty soon.

[Kevin@nextmod]

wow.....brought back the old thread......
I was planning to drop it this year but we postponed it till next year. Cause the car never moves. Up until now, she only got 7000km on it.

[Kevin@nextmod]

What color are you getting?
in manual?

[FLIPDADY]

What color are you getting?
in manual?
Still in the works, it's a silver 4cyl auto. Not going for anything fast just practical and good on gas.