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Aaron Mead
Goo Roo
NT
Celsior 1UZ-FE Mines, JZZ30 1.5JZ-GTE To4z

Posts: 3052
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Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 03:53 pm, by:  Aaron Mead (Aaron) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

New to soarer central? Been here for years? Picked up a Twin Turbo for peanuts?

Well, lets list some dirt cheap mods that really payout, preferably under $500

Ill start with my favourite:

1. Sway Bars $430-$500
Why: Most excellent handling increase, instantly notable.
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Dean Kempers
TryHard
Victoria
TT

Posts: 153
Reg: 03-2009

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Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 04:00 pm, by:  Dean Kempers (Kempers) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Slotted rotors front and rear. Price wise just the rotors you could get away for under $500. Great stopping power with these, Best mod ive done so far.
Tai Johnsen
DieHard
QLD
JZZ30 Pov Manual LSD & black!

Posts: 951
Reg: 04-2006

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Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 04:24 pm, by:  Tai Johnsen (Privatejohnsen) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

1.5 shift kit.. HUGE difference... Actually feels like a sports car..
Aaron Mead
Goo Roo
NT
Celsior 1UZ-FE Mines, JZZ30 1.5JZ-GTE To4z

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Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 04:27 pm, by:  Aaron Mead (Aaron) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Include the price guys! Shift kit IS an awesome BFYB mod, be under $500 installed by a mechanic eh? Sure does improve that sluggish shift!
Warren Moore
Goo Roo
Victoria
JZZ31 2JZGTE swap

Posts: 1225
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Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 05:43 pm, by:  Warren Moore (Warreng) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

fluffy dice and 18" sub for the gurls
Ben Lipman
Goo Roo
SA
Soarer TT manual, plus TT track car

Posts: 2771
Reg: 04-2006

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Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 07:03 pm, by:  Ben Lipman (Ben12a) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Brake master cylinder brace.

$50-100 to buy from ebay etc. 3 bolts to install.

$10 to make yourself out of mild steel (requires some welding) or I have seen a very nifty device made from aluminium angle (no welding)

Increases pedal feel and braking confidence. Make the most of what you have.
Ben Lipman
Goo Roo
SA
Soarer TT manual, plus TT track car

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Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 07:06 pm, by:  Ben Lipman (Ben12a) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

If we are talking TT, then a second hand set of dumps can be had for $500 odd. You would need to fit them yourself to get under $500.

Also, a fuel cut defender for $50-100 if you are hitting boost cut.

New bushes from any of the OEM quality rubber bush suppliers on these forums. Once again you'd need to fit them yourself.
Jason Cheah
TryHard
QLD
2JZGTE JZZ31

Posts: 294
Reg: 09-2005

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Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 07:10 pm, by:  Jason Cheah (Freaky) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Ebay? Where?
I haven't seen anything for a soarer except the Carbing version which is optional for the strut brace.
Jason Cheah
TryHard
QLD
2JZGTE JZZ31

Posts: 295
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Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 07:14 pm, by:  Jason Cheah (Freaky) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

This one? For a Supra, it should work.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Toyota-Supra-93-98-JDM-Master-Brake-Cylinder-Stopper-/390293356276?pt=Motors_ Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5adf4bfef4
Tai Johnsen
DieHard
QLD
JZZ30 Pov Manual LSD & black!

Posts: 952
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Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 07:29 pm, by:  Tai Johnsen (Privatejohnsen) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Tai Johnsen wrote on Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 04:24 pm:

1.5 shift kit.. HUGE difference... Actually feels like a sports car..




I think the postage, overhaul and fluids came to pretty much $500.. I did it DIY by myself on a set of ramps in a garage..
Ben Lipman
Goo Roo
SA
Soarer TT manual, plus TT track car

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Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 08:44 pm, by:  Ben Lipman (Ben12a) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Jason, there used to be a bunch of them for sale on Aus ebay.
Shaydan Penniment
TryHard
WA
Manual V8 limited

Posts: 294
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Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 09:07 pm, by:  Shaydan Penniment (Shaydy) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

BFI!! cost me $30 all up with spares to make a second.

A mod for the cheap's- grab a drill and drill piece and start drilling those stock mufflers so it doesn't sound like a prius.

Have to agree with the shift kit, makes a great difference.
Chris Milner
Tinkerer
qld
tt

Posts: 98
Reg: 09-2008

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Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 09:50 pm, by:  Chris Milner (Milnuts) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Put a cooler in it, mine cost under $400 i went from a 14.7 std to a 13.7 with cooler, 14psi and dumping exhaust,(two bolts at tranny pan and push to one side) then went 13.3 with shift kit. pb now 12.50 with only shift kit, cooler, fcd, boost controller. About $1200 all up. 325rwhp as well.
Aaron Mead
Goo Roo
NT
Celsior 1UZ-FE Mines, JZZ30 1.5JZ-GTE To4z

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Sunday, April 17, 2011 - 11:21 am, by:  Aaron Mead (Aaron) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Braided brake lines; $250 with noticeable pedal feel increase..
Peter Nitschke
Junk Filterer
South Australia
UZZ30 UZZ31

Posts: 12092
Reg: 11-2004

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Sunday, April 17, 2011 - 06:31 pm, by:  Peter Nitschke (Pen) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

TRW/Lucas brake pads - under $100 for the front set.
Jose-Antonio Castillo
Goo Roo
NSW
JZZ30/UZZ31/JZS160

Posts: 1840
Reg: 07-2005

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Monday, April 25, 2011 - 05:32 am, by:  Jose-Antonio Castillo (Ahh_soarer) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Not performance orientated, but my HID retrofit cost me about $350 all up and I can see at night now, way better than my plug n play HID kit.
Aaron Mead
Goo Roo
NT
Celsior 1UZ-FE Mines, JZZ30 1.5JZ-GTE To4z

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Monday, April 25, 2011 - 05:39 pm, by:  Aaron Mead (Aaron) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I dream of being able to see at night in any toyota with projector headlights :-(

Even my 40 series camry is useless at night. HiD should be standard.

One mod that saves a lot of weight, lowers the centre of gravity, but mostly gives 6'4" guys with sunroofs a chance to sit up straight:

JZA80 Supra front seats. Selling from $250 to $400 for fabric seats on the forums. Wreckers want $500 + !!!!
Mark Pattel
TryHard
Queensland
RT142 with a 1jz and R154 5 speed

Posts: 157
Reg: 04-2006

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Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 01:48 am, by:  Mark Pattel  (Mark1414) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I picked up two JZA80 seats for $80. Just got to look around.
Austen Menze
Goo Roo
WA
GT-TL

Posts: 1543
Reg: 07-2009

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Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 06:56 pm, by:  Austen Menze (Mercyfulfate) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Shaydan Penniment wrote on Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 09:07 pm:

grab a drill and drill piece and start drilling those stock mufflers so it doesn't sound like a prius.




hahaha love it!
Jerzy Stopczynski
TryHard
Westarn Australia
jzz20

Posts: 326
Reg: 12-2006

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Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 01:57 pm, by:  Jerzy Stopczynski (Stomps) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Some have been said but:

1. Swaybars- easily under $500, instant handling gains

2. Master Cylinder Stopper- $50 used, 2 minute install- better brake feel.

3. Coilovers- may get lucky and find used ones for sub $500.. i have previously bought 3 sets under $500.. Tein HR, HKS, Tein HR- every car needs decently stiff adjustable coilovers.

4. Auto tranny cooler- preserve your slush box.. easy to set up for sub $100

5. Decent brake pads- i use Lucas.. dusty but stop well..(if you care about brake dust dirtying your hektik chrome rims.. dont get them)

6. for the TT- bleed valve/FCD (dont go spastic, the factory cooler is beyond completely useless above 14psi)

7. FMIC- get a cheap $179 600x300x76 and adapt piping to suit.. should easily manage this sub $500 if you have some mech skill and degree of dodgyness

8. Exhaust- seen plenty of 2nd hand kits going for sub $500.. keep in mind that opening up the factory exhaust will raise boost a touch..

9. Decent bucket seat..

that will do for now.

Stomps
Jason Cheah
TryHard
QLD
2JZGTE JZZ31

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Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 02:40 pm, by:  Jason Cheah (Freaky) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have to agree on the sway bars. I hate body roll.

Still thinking about a MBC Stopper...
Jerzy Stopczynski
TryHard
Westarn Australia
jzz20

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Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 02:44 pm, by:  Jerzy Stopczynski (Stomps) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

for the cost of one.. or lack of... its definitely a worthwhile mod..

i had a good chance to test mine at Wanneroo raceway.. definitely huge increase in pedal feel quality.. feels like you can use more of your brakes..

Stomps
Rowan McMahon
DieHard
WA
GTT-L

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Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 04:23 pm, by:  Rowan McMahon (Mr_eps) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hey Jerry - can you umm.. sounds weird asking but can you please describe the differences that swaybars make???

or can anyone else???


and dont say "difference is light n night" or some cryptic crap like that haha... i wanna know specifics!! :-)

nice list btw! :-)
Jerzy Stopczynski
TryHard
Westarn Australia
jzz20

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Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 04:52 pm, by:  Jerzy Stopczynski (Stomps) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

for me the primary difference is the reduction of bodyroll.. keeping the car flatter through corners.

at the front this means better bite into corners and better turn in..it prevents the car from just loading up the outside wheel and taking all the load off the inside.. unless you adjust too tight, which has a tendency to increase understeer.

a decent adjustable rear bar can help control oversteer.. eg, i set my rear bar to the stiffest setting, meaning the car will be more likely to slide, rather than roll.. same principle as the front in terms of load distribution, but this time having an effect on power delivery..

the above are mainly feel things... a practical example of this:

when i jack my car up i using the factory jacking point on one side, both sides rise at almost the same rate..

my setup is currently:

Biggest whiteline bar available rear: set to tightest
Biggest whiteline bar available front: set to loosest.. i toyed with the other 2 settings, but found the understeer was too much for my liking..

hope that helps.

Stomps

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