[Custom Courtesy Door Lighting & LED turn signal]

Hello everyone,

As some of you may know, I've been working on my car for the past 4

weeks now and have not driven it since this past Mother's Day weekend.

Finally, my two projects are completed and I'm very happy with the outcome.:D

The first thing to be completed was custom courtesy door LED lighting

in the door panel. This can be operated by the door trigger or a switch.

The second thing to be completed was custom LED turn signal in the side

view mirror housing. This has been one headache project for me because it was one of the first items on my wish list. I've spent an extensive amount of time and money on this project and I'm very happy with the results. I decided to go with white leds, instead of amber. This is more safety oriented for the night time. I'm sure amber would be more visible during the day. However, I chose white because of my car color.

I'm planning on offering the turn signal in the sideview mirror at some point, but still working out all the details. If anyone is interested, please let me know. I'm sure I can do this to any car/side view mirror. I just have to take a look at the actual mirror housing.

I greatly appreciate everyone's comments and feedbacks.

One last thing, I'd to give props to my good friend Luc for a very descriptive and informative relay and switch info.

DocJohn, for assistance with the courtesy door triggering.

Also, Kenny (indiglosolara) for electrical diagrams set up for my distribution block as well.

Thanks you guys.

Enjoy,

Michael

P.S. Please disregard the date stamp, I changed the battery and forgot to adjust it.

Click for more pics of Michael T's Custom Courtesy Door Lighting

Click for more pics of Michael T's Custom Turn Signal LED In Sideview Mirror

Here is the video clip of turn signal.

http://www.zippyvideos.com/180273713262505.html

http://www.zippyvideos.com/82111906262615.html

http://www.zippyvideos.com/79228785262635.html

[Suspension Mods for New Solara Convertible]

For a 2006 Solara convertible, does TRD offer the lowering springs and sway bar?

Has anyone done this on the 2004 thru 2006 model? IF so, what are the pros and cons. I am looking to get a tighter ride without giving away too much comfort.

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What model do you have, SLE or SE sport? Because the SE sport has a stiffer suspension already. A combination of lowering springs and RSB will definitely improve road handling, however will also reduce your ride quality as well. If you're looking for a more noticeable upgrade, I would recommend the RSB. This will help reduce the body roll as well as better cornering.

I have the SE Sport and I can take corners at 40mph with no problem. A friend of mine has an SLE and I tried taking the same turn at 40 mph and was not able to, I had to slow down to 35mph for better control and I noticed that there's more body roll in the SLE as well.

Hopes this helps,

Michael

[Solara pulls to left]

chicagopnp,

If you haven't already, check out the left drift issues from solaraguy.

FAQ: Left Drift Problem on Gen 2

Hope this helps.

-Michael

[1st 2004 Solara With Vertical Doors]

I believe the intent of an introduction is to start your own thread and let others welcome you in your own thread, instead of replying to others. B)

Here goes mine...sorry for the lengthy intro B)

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to introduce myself and will be reading mostly, but will post every so often. I normally post on Solaraguy.com. I wanted to register so I could post in the event section to have Toyota meets.

I've had my the 04 Artic Frost Pearl Solara, V6 Sport since late January, 2004.

Hobbies:

Working out, basketball, tennis, chess, spades, poker, drawing, computers and cars.

I reside in KY, but have lived in Sea Bright, NJ; NY, NY; Dallas, TX; Portland, OR. Anyone else here from KY?

Here's what I've done to my ride so far. I've got a wish list but it's too long...lol.

Leatha, 10-Disc CD/MP3 Changer

Platinum Tint, VVT-i emblem

1st Custom Upper & Lower Grill

Prestige APS996A 2 way paging/remote start

DUBs Donz Lucianos

1st VERTICAL DOORS on 2004 Solara

As some of you all may know, I've been R & D-ing the upper and lower grilles for my 2004 Toyota Solara. Here's the finished product. Enjoy.

More PICS on my site, page 5.UPPER GRILLE PICS

UPPER GRILLE PICS

Here are some close ups.

UPPER GRILLE PICSUPPER GRILLE PICSUPPER GRILLE PICS UPPER GRILLE PICS

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

This has been one long awaited project for me. It's been in planning since Feb. Took 1 day to complete. It was finished on Friday 08/20/04. Enjoy guys.

More pics from my site.

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/491339/6

Here's Luc's s/c camry...VERY FAST....haha. Luc meet up with me on Saturday and was a great friend and tour guide for the city of Chicago. Thanks again bro!

Sto, hope you don't mind for the pic below. Very nice job man! Good to have meet you as well.

I'd love you get everyone's feedbacks and opinions.

Thanks,

Michael B)

'04 Solara V6 Sport, Leatha, 10-Disc CD/MP3 Changer, 20% Platinum Tint, 1st Custom Upper & Lower Grill, 2 way paging/remote start alarm, DUBs Donz Lucianos, VERTICAL DOORS...Nuff Said!