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Yeah, basically. But if you've never worked on a car, it might be helpful to have someone else work with you.

You should talk to 94cylcamry...he's planning to mod his 94 Camry soon.

Yes, but saying it's the same car is like saying the Nissan 350Z convertible and the Mercedes SL65 are the same car... The Camry is still the same basic platform as the 94 Camry, obviously with some major tweaks. Last time I checked, it was still front wheel drive too. The GS350 is closer to the IS. Regardless of all that, yes I would like them to make another Supra. Here's some of what they need to do: 1.) Better fastening system for the targa roof...should be power or quick release. 2.) More structural integrity when the top is removed. 3.) Some of the little modern niceties would be pleasant: perhaps Nav, back-up camera, XM, CD changer, rain-sensing wipers, lighted vanity mirrors, heated memory seats, passenger power seat, Smartkey, VDIM (with an off switch), significantly better stereo, HIDs, cupholder. 4.) Minimum 100hp and lb/ft torque more (please retain the forced induction). 5.) Better storage space in the hatch. 6.) Better storage for the targa roof. 7.) Lower coefficient of drag. 7.) Price tag under $60k. 8.) All of this without a significant weight increase. I'd like it in dark blue or dark charcoal with a black interior, please. Maybe black/tan.

Sounds like an awesome car (except for the crappy sound system)! How much power are you making in that thing?

Thanks for the invite!!

Maybe he can help you install yours, so you don't have worry about mistakes?

You do stand a better chance of passing the test with an automatic...

Not even close. Different platform, different motor, different transmission. Same parent company, that's it. The Supra, the IS300, and the SC300 are very close, but the LF-A is VERY, VERY far away. Take it from a 3 time Supra & 1 time SC300 owner....

Nice tip...thanks! Did they say anything about making a GS350 faster? :P

Video @ http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Gener...rticleId=105484 That's the pre-production model, but covered up a bit so we can't see it very well. Turn up the speakers and enjoy!!

Nope...that's the Lexus LF-A, actually LF-1. Coming soon to a Lexus dealer near you in a year or two. Approximately $150-175k. V-10, concept car in Detroit 3 or 4 years ago, pre-production model just shown in Monterey at the Concours d'Elegance a month ago. I'd love to have one, but I think it's a tiny bit outside my budget. Pictures: http://www.lexus.com/fcv/lf_a.html Press release: Lexus Unveils Two High-Performance Vehicles at the 2007 North American International Auto Show 01/08/2007 Detroit View Webcast From Lexus Press Conference at NAIAS January 8, 2007 - Detroit - Lexus unveiled the IS-F high-performance luxury sedan and the LF-A sports-car concept at a press conference today at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The all-new 2008 IS-F high-performance luxury sedan will deliver more than 400 horsepower from a 5.0-liter V8 engine when it goes into production. The LF-A supercar concept is equipped with a V10 engine that produces more than 500 horsepower. Together, the two exciting new cars make a dramatic statement of Lexus performance. The IS-F and LF-A are very different vehicles, yet they share the same DNA, design philosophy, and heritage. Prominent in both vehicles, the "F" designation was first conceived nearly 20 years ago with a project internally coded "Circle-F," with the "F" standing for "flagship." This was the original code for what became the Lexus Division. The Circle-F designation further evolved into the code name Flagship One, or F1, and the first F1 concept developed into Lexus' first vehicle, the LS. Since then, the "F" code has come to signify a special vehicle program within Lexus that falls outside the normal engineering and development process. "Lexus has long been perceived as the maker of mainstream luxury vehicles, but the unveiling of the IS-F and LF-A not only changes this perception, it also introduces a new Lexus marque," said Bob Carter, Lexus Division group vice president and general manager. "The 'F' shared by both vehicles is the signature for a new high-performance marque conceived by an engineering team that dared to turn their dream of 'a Lexus like no other' into a reality." IS-F Performance Sedan Much of the development of the new IS-F took place at Fuji Speedway and the Higashi-Fuji Technical Center in Japan. The IS-F is based on the proven rear-wheel-drive Lexus IS, which is equipped with a double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension. As well as the IS performs, Lexus engineers demanded much more of the all-new IS-F. The result is a performance tuned 5.0-liter V8 engine, topped with specially engineered heads fed by a two-stage intake system, that produces 400-plus horsepower and more than 350 ft.-lbs. of torque. The all-new IS-F is equipped with engine-oil and transmission-fluid coolers for high-speed performance and a cylinder head-scavenging oil pump for high g-force driving. The IS-F engine is mated to the world's first eight-speed direct sport-shift transmission. A new torque-converter lock-up control was developed that allows for a direct, crisp gear change through the constant lock-up of the torque converter in second through eighth gears. In Drive mode, the IS-F transmission performs with great smoothness, and the torque converter allows for great launch ability for fast standing-start acceleration that will register a zero-to-60 time in less than 4.9 seconds. This unique transmission also features an advanced Manual mode. A pair of paddles located within a fingertip's reach behind the steering wheel enables the driver to make ultra-fast up-shift gear changes within a tenth of a second. Downshifts are accompanied by automated and incredibly precise throttle blips to match engine RPM to vehicle speed. The impressive acceleration achieved by the IS-F requires it be equipped with heavy-duty Brembo brakes designed to the specifications of the Lexus engineering team. Huge, 14.2-inch cross-drilled front discs are gripped by rigid, powerful six-piston aluminum calipers, while 13.6-inch rear cross-drilled discs feature two-piston calipers. High-friction brake pads are equipped on all four wheels. The brakes are finished with the Lexus name displayed on the calipers, a first for a Lexus production vehicle. The IS-F features custom-designed 19-inch forged alloy wheels as standard. The wheels were built to Lexus specifications by BBS and are surrounded by high-performance sport tires. The attention to performance also extends to a modified suspension that lowers the entire car by more than a half-inch when compared to the base IS, and one full inch when compared to IS models equipped with 18-inch wheels. This specially modified suspension allows for an exciting and energetic drive, whether on a race track or the streets. The IS-F features an all-new three-mode version of Lexus' Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system. In addition to the Normal mode, the new VDIM features a Sport mode that allows the driver to push the car even further before its braking-, throttle- and steering-control systems kick in. The third VDIM system mode is Off, which allows the driver to push the IS-F to its ultimate level of handling performance. The attention to performance is complemented by modified styling cues that differentiate the IS-F from the standard IS. Lexus engineers provided the IS-F with a dual-exhaust system and quad-tail pipes, wider front fenders, and a larger grille and rear spoiler. Both the hood and lower intake were enlarged to accommodate and cool the V8 engine. Like the exterior, the interior of the IS-F receives unique styling with aluminized composite trim and special surface treatments. The instrument panel includes an oil-temperature gauge and shift indicator-lights, while the "F" logo is showcased on the steering wheel and rear-center console. In addition to the usual Lexus standards of comfort and convenience, the interior of the IS-F features specially shaped and trimmed seats, which hold the driver comfortably and securely in place. The special sport seats are available in black or a unique high-contrast white and black trim. "The intent of creating the IS-F was not to be a competitor to other performance-sport sedans," said Carter. "Rather, the goal was to create a true performance sedan in a uniquely Lexus way-one that is totally authentic with a unique interpretation of raw driving thrill at all speeds and provides a whole new definition of 'usable power.'" The IS-F will arrive at Lexus dealerships in early 2008. LF-A Sports Car Concept The LF-A sports-car concept was originally shown at the 2005 NAIAS to express a bold new direction in styling for the Lexus brand. The goals for the new LF-A are no different than they were with the original concept: To build a supercar with world-class performance that is uniquely Lexus. As with all new Lexus vehicles, the styling of the LF-A is rooted in a design direction called L-finesse. The concept of L-finesse was used to shape and detail the original LF-A, and it was used to reshape, redetail and redefine this latest version. Lexus has further refined the styling of the new LF-A to enhance its exotic nature with a greater use of curved surfaces and interesting details. The running gear of the LF-A is just as it was with the original, powered by a high-revving 500-plus horsepower V10 engine. Its front mid-engine placement, along with a rear-mounted transaxle and rear-mounted radiators, allows for excellent weight distribution. The horsepower, superior aerodynamics, and revised styling makes a top speed of 200 mph not only possible but probable. An "F" logo, indicating the vehicle's status as a part of the new "F" marque, is located on each front fender. "The first LF-A was a pure concept, but one that we went so far as to conduct engineering analysis on," said Carter. "This latest concept is much closer to a vehicle that we would bring to market, and one in which we will be gauging consumer interest." Lexus IS-F Preliminary Specifications Powertrain Engine: 5.0 Liter V8 Estimated Horsepower: More than 400 Estimated Torque: More than 350 lb.-ft. Transmission: Eight-speed direct paddle sport shift gear box Brakes Large diameter cross-drilled discs Front/Rear: 14.2 inches/13.6 inches Opposed aluminum calipers Front/Rear: Six piston/two piston Wheels Forged aluminum wheels Front: 225/40R19 (19 x8) Rear: 255/35R19 (19 x 9) Performance 0-60 MPH Acceleration: Under 4.9 seconds Fuel Economy: TBD Emissions Rating: ULEV II Dimensions (inches) Overall Length: 183.5 Overall Width: 71.5 Overall Height: 55.5 Wheelbase: 107.5 Lexus LF-A Sports Concept Preliminary Specifications Powertrain Engine: V10 (under 5.0-liters) Horsepower: More than 500 Top Speed: Approximately 200 MPH Tire Size Front: 265/35R20 Rear: 305/30R20 Dimensions (inches) Overall Length: 175.6 Overall Width: 74.6 Overall Height: 48.0 Wheelbase: 102.3

Yeah, I vastly prefer the manual transmission (although I do like the Ferrari/Lambo F1 tranny a lot). However, driving (read "parking") in the fabulous Las Vegas traffic jams is much more pleasant with an automatic transmission...

Hmmm...doesn't sound right to me. A friend of mine just bought the complete set for his 2007 Lexus ES350 (not that far from a Camry), and it was only $250 from the dealership. Check with another place...

Too bad about the seats...they're very nice when you have two drivers with significant height differences. Sounds like a gated shifter to me. You'll really start to like it soon. As for Bluetooth: very cool also once you get used to it. It takes a cell phone call from being extremely distracting to about the same distraction level as a conversation with a passenger in the car. At a minimum, it would useful in the event of a problem or an emergency.

No memory seats? Funky shift pattern? Do you mean the gated shifter? If so, you'll get used to that. I have it, and I don't have to look at the shifter anymore because I know what gear I'm in by how many "steps" it goes through. It's also tough to accidentally knock the transmission into another gear, which is a nice plus.

Try this site: http://www.mimousa.com/home.asp?dir=products∏=2242

If it's just mufflers, you shouldn't have any issues. It's when you start getting into catalytic converters, etc. that you have problems. Nice posting job!

You could buy the complete set of books with wiring diagrams, etc. from a Toyota dealership for about $200-250....one time investment. You'll end up with about 6 books.

If you get an exhaust made for your car, it'll come with connecters. Body kits can be pretty easy to install also. Many are just bolt-ons. Just make sure you get a decent one, with a flexible material so in case you hit a curb/parking bumper, it won't crack. Here's a link to the various materials pros and cons: http://www.sportcompactonly.com/body-kits-guide.htm One of biggest expenses for the body kit will be paint to match... I think you can probably find some taillight covers for your car that look pretty nice. You could also use a window tint material, or an automotive spray paint (MAKE SURE YOU TAPE OFF THE BACK OF THE CAR FIRST!!!).

Let me ask you this: why do you want dual exhaust? Just for the looks? Or are you trying to increase performance? If it's performance, just get a single high-flow exhaust because then you don't have to deal with a bunch of extra pipes and a new rear bumper. You'll have to do a lot to get a true functional dual exhaust.

If you're working on a birthday list, forget the engine upgrades; ask for the stereo equipment because that's the expensive stuff! Don't forget amp, subwoofer, and satellite radio!! On the Camry manual transmission: it's just okay. I found the throw to be a little long... Stick with the auto while you're learning to drive. I learned to drive in a Ford Bronco II manual transmission, and it was absolutely miserable, especially if you live anywhere hilly. That, and burned out clutches get expensive!!

The Biturbo was kind of a cool car, but I hope you did some work on suspension...

Just a thought...these people that are giving you so much trouble...don't they do this on a regular basis? Don't they know where the additional VIN plates are? Anyway, there has to be one near the firewall, stamped into the metal. I wish I still had my Camry because I'd go out and find it for you. It seems like it was stamped in larger numbers (like 1/2" each) in the painted metal. You'll have to look really closely, maybe crawl underneath, because it's meant to be hard to see to dissuade car thieves from changing the VIN. Depending on the engine and trim of your Camry and the build country, it'll start with something like "4T1BG22K...." or "JT2BK...".

I guess it's all in what you prefer...I like my car motors in the 2.5l-3.8l range, depending on make/model. A decent size 6cylinder just feels right to me. I like the torque, I like the weight of the car. V8s, unless they are small V8s just seem too heavy. Of course, the 3.6 liter in the Ferrari 360 is pretty sweet...

There's a difference between tastefully done and riced-out. It usually goes hand in hand with the IQ level of the driver too. It's amazing how many "ricers" try to race me in the Porsche...like they have a chance in hell. It was even more amazing how many of them used to try to race me when I was driving the Supra. I took great pleasure in blowing their doors off on a regular basis. Or just ignoring them, depending on my mood.