Walkaround of my 5 Speed 00’ Toyota Solara +POV driving

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  • Опубліковано 23 січ 2022
  • Just a quick video showcasing a bit of what’s done so far to my Solara
    I know the audio is a little doo doo lol my phone case was making all that noise. Definitely won’t be recording with it on ever again 😂
    Instagram:
    @that_solara

КОМЕНТАРІ • 295

  • @dragonsKeeper210
    @dragonsKeeper210 2 роки тому +31

    Used to clown people for buying weird cars, but tbh your build grew on me so respect!

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 роки тому +4

      That’s how a lot of folks locally have been 😂🙏🏼

    • @dragonsKeeper210
      @dragonsKeeper210 2 роки тому

      @@drivenbylew3030 lol I am a local, went to NCHS too

    • @dragonsKeeper210
      @dragonsKeeper210 2 роки тому

      @@drivenbylew3030 but on the web, we stay undercover 💀

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 роки тому

      @@dragonsKeeper210 ah so you must’ve seen the progress on my red one lol

    • @Jac735
      @Jac735 6 місяців тому

      That's the thing car enthusiasts should respect all builds regardless if it's not to their standards slow or non slow my car is a slow toyota hatch but I still love it I'd rather have a unique build over an overrated build that just me though

  • @mi777ke777
    @mi777ke777 2 роки тому +38

    Super clean Solara man. I'm always glad someone is able to keep one mint like this. Those rubber baffles that link the airbox to the throttle body if you ever have to change them out get the silicone type. They work great and bring a little more color to the engine bay. Keep her running strong. Peace!

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 роки тому +2

      Lol yeah they like to split a lot 🤣 on my 3rd set
      Preciate you🙏🏼

  • @nyl3583
    @nyl3583 2 роки тому +19

    I just bought a '99 v6 se last Friday as my first car. I love the way these things look. Can't wait to drive it

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 роки тому +5

      Nice my 01 was my first, really fun car to have despite what some people think lol

  • @JuanhCjbhvnbtrf
    @JuanhCjbhvnbtrf 4 місяці тому +1

    You really out in time and work to manifest your idea into the physical, tangible machine you will enjoy! Apply that same energy and mindset in whatever you do, success has no choice except to come to you! Love the vid.

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for the words of encouragement🙏🏼

  • @mackiemack9437
    @mackiemack9437 Рік тому +2

    I had a lowered 99 se w low profile tires on for my first car (dad is a mechanic) and I absolutely regret not keeping it to this day. Love your build- need more people to see how nice this body style is

  • @vestige3875
    @vestige3875 2 роки тому +6

    really slick ride my man, saw a Solara today and realized I had never seen one modded which lead me to your channel. looking forward to some more updates in the future, keep up the good work G 🤝

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 роки тому +1

      Much appreciated 🍻 Big things coming soon

  • @WhenItsHalfPastFive
    @WhenItsHalfPastFive Рік тому +2

    best looking Solara I have ever seen

  • @shredric3319
    @shredric3319 2 роки тому +9

    You’re an inspiration I think I’m gonna get this as my first car

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 роки тому

      Meant to respond to this
      Highly recommend as a first car. My red one taught me a lot about maintenance. Super easy to work on

  • @JuanhCjbhvnbtrf
    @JuanhCjbhvnbtrf 4 місяці тому

    Thank you!! This video will and have inspired/motivated many many people. Thank you for the content and keep building bro, you touch wayy more people than what you know trust me!! Keep it up!!

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  3 місяці тому

      Thank you I appreciate it 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @happy777abc
    @happy777abc 5 годин тому

    2002 Solara here. 200k. Drives great. Had it since 2012.

  • @davidsepulveda3004
    @davidsepulveda3004 2 роки тому +3

    Looks so good love the solara content

  • @russelljackman1413
    @russelljackman1413 10 місяців тому

    Looks way nice, man!
    I have a '99 SE; bought it on a 3 year lease return, back in '02 and I still have it. V-6 auto, 226,000+ by now, and she still runs like a top! It is Champagne Beige, which, depending on the sunlight, is anything from sandy beige to a mauve color. I have loved this car from the beginning! I just picked up an '04 SE from an elderly couple (97 and 94 years old). They were the second owners, having bought it in '05 and they have treated it super nice; it only has 79,000 miles on it and it looks showroom clean. So now, my '99 has a "little sister!" I love Solara's. Like you said, beautiful lines and fairly rare. Congratulations, Brother! Oh, those Enkei's look GREAT! Safe travels!

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks man!🙏🏼 It’s always so nice to find these being taken care of by elderly folks who like to keep the miles low
      My 96’ ES was from an elderly household in Cali and only came with sun damage on the paint. 57k miles and wicked smooth operation, still runs like a champ 30k miles later lol

    • @russelljackman1413
      @russelljackman1413 9 місяців тому

      You are very welcome! I love it!!! Finds like ours are Heaven sent!
      @@drivenbylew3030

  • @BCJDM
    @BCJDM Рік тому +1

    Reminds me of a FWD Soarer/SC. I love how these look

  • @mikealvarez9185
    @mikealvarez9185 2 роки тому

    Just picked up a SLE 2000 and man Ik love your build your an inspiration

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 роки тому

      Awesome congrats and thanks for the support🤙🏼

  • @keep_it_low_bro
    @keep_it_low_bro 5 місяців тому +1

    I never knew a Solara could look so good, nice ride fam.

  • @Dabal_R
    @Dabal_R Рік тому

    Looks so beautiful...awesome build man

  • @Jac735
    @Jac735 6 місяців тому

    Vids like this make me more inspired to hook up my yaris even more i already did a nice job love your build

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you🙏🏼🙏🏼 Good luck with your build

  • @famouslyinfamous2987
    @famouslyinfamous2987 Рік тому

    Getting both my sister’s old solara as my first car, gotta clean it up, thanks for the inspo

  • @dylonabubo7513
    @dylonabubo7513 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful.

  • @kevinvolney47
    @kevinvolney47 2 роки тому +3

    Damn looks good in that light. Good job bro keep it up

  • @user-lo3io4lt7v
    @user-lo3io4lt7v 5 місяців тому

    I did mine in truck bed liner, looks crazy. This is a really good looking solara!

  • @alexjules5773
    @alexjules5773 Рік тому

    This car is goals!!!

  • @lasterking9748
    @lasterking9748 Рік тому +12

    Got an 2003 solara after high school and was my first car! And it’s still runs great till today! I ain’t gonna lie it has outlived all my other cars lol 😂 but love what you’ve done to yours! I’m looking into doin the same with mine

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  Рік тому

      Nice bro believe it or not I got mine senior year 🤣 so far so good lol
      Keep fresh fluid in these cars and they’ll run forever lol
      Thanks tho man it’s pretty easy to accomplish! The main things that distinguish mine are wheels coils and the body kit lol

    • @tonynguyen9728
      @tonynguyen9728 Рік тому

      Is it good as a daily ? I’m thinking of getting one near my local dealer, it’s a 2001 though

    • @Sesshomaruwifu
      @Sesshomaruwifu Рік тому

      @@tonynguyen9728 I’m looking at reviews for it also so far I’ve been reading good things the one I’m looking at is a 2001 too funny

    • @tonynguyen9728
      @tonynguyen9728 Рік тому +1

      @@Sesshomaruwifu lmao me too this car looking kinda cool n classic tbh ngl, I’ve heard a bunch of good things about it. The exhaust sound awesome n this thing running good even at over 200k miles 🤣

    • @Sesshomaruwifu
      @Sesshomaruwifu Рік тому

      @@tonynguyen9728 lmao it does look cool & fr heard they run forever I actually found one that’s a 2005 with fewer miles, I think ima go head & buy it 🤭

  • @randymcfly1297
    @randymcfly1297 2 роки тому +2

    Dope video. Just bought a ‘01 manual se. This gave me a lot of inspiration for what i might do to it

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 роки тому +1

      Nice! Good catch lol I’ve only ever seen/driven 1 factory 5 speed when I was looking for Solaras after I wrecked my first one

  • @Scientists_dont_lie
    @Scientists_dont_lie Місяць тому

    its real nice man. I love simple clean looks like this. inside and out. Maybe you did a lot, but it doesnt look like it. It looks like this is how the car should look off the showroom lot.

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  Місяць тому

      I appreciate that 🙏🏼 at this point in the build I’ve done something to just about every inch of the car lol

  • @juannuno7134
    @juannuno7134 17 днів тому

    I love what you did with the Solara!!!! Great job. I still have a 1999 Toyota Solara SLE, but it is rusting out.

  • @ComedicAlert101
    @ComedicAlert101 Рік тому

    absolutely really cool for me who's about to get a Solara

  • @mile0141
    @mile0141 Рік тому

    cleanest solara build bro

  • @kevinvolney47
    @kevinvolney47 2 роки тому

    Car sounds great

  • @noneed4me2n7
    @noneed4me2n7 6 місяців тому

    Love my 08 convertible Solara but I wish it had your 5 speed manual instead of the auto. Really nice and props to your install skills on that interior. I have other vehicles and everything costs especially with a family but I wouldn’t mind hunting down a coupe with the v6 and a stick. The paint came out near perfect from the video. Not much a fan of ground effects “usually” but it works for that car for me.

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  5 місяців тому

      Thank you, There are still a few v6 5 speeds floating around for sale out there, I’ve mostly seen them for sale on the east coast

  • @robbiepayne97
    @robbiepayne97 2 роки тому +1

    I got an 01 SE 4cyl 2.2 auto about 2 months ago now with 147k, has 148k now…almost base model, only thing it has from base is JBL…it’s in decent shape, no rust and got some cosmetic issues but I love it, got 2 codes for check engine light currently…p0420 and Evap, it did have egr issues but that has been fixed with a bad vsv which is located under the intake manifold, such a bad location…just don’t have any more money to put into it right now but it runs and drives fine and a/c is ice cold…I’d love to get a 3.0 v6 5spd in the future. Nice car tho man

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 роки тому

      Sounds like you got yourself a good one, good luck with the EVAP system troubleshooting
      I appreciate it🙏🏼

  • @Hypnodog_
    @Hypnodog_ 2 роки тому +1

    Looks clean!

  • @billbowers268
    @billbowers268 2 роки тому +1

    I had a 2001 . Loved that car ! I've been sorry ever since I sold it .

  • @relleck2036
    @relleck2036 Місяць тому

    Really clean car man, I love these Solara's they're good looking cars when you dress them up. Toyota's are slept on and get a bad rep but they're really really good cars. I got an 01 Camry v6 collectors edition that's in rough shape I'm slowly making mint again. I replaced the carpet with brand new black carpet and got wheels to put on it but want to drop it on coils first but need to replace the whole exhaust first b/c it rotted out lol, but I know it will be worth it b/c a Toyota will outlive you if you treat it right. Love your car and the passion, It inspires me.

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  Місяць тому

      Thanks bro, these cars will take just about any beating lol
      Best part is junkyards are full of them so finding replacement parts to make it clean again is really easy

  • @noseegsb4marriage
    @noseegsb4marriage 2 роки тому +7

    I remember wanting to buy the Solara but I got 2001 IS300 instead, I love the nice build on your Solara :)

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 роки тому +2

      Still a good buy! I appreciate it

    • @noneyabusinesshomie
      @noneyabusinesshomie Рік тому

      Still got that is300? How Low you got it? What size and color rims? What type of paint job and body kit?

    • @iLuvYaDaddyIssues
      @iLuvYaDaddyIssues Рік тому +1

      @@noneyabusinesshomie forgot to ask for their SSN too 😂

  • @hurilux41
    @hurilux41 2 роки тому +1

    Dang! This sounds almost like the JA35 engine from the 2013-17 Honda Accord V6! I'm super stoked!

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 роки тому

      Thanks fam I’ve always enjoyed the sound of the 1MZ, with the right setup you can really bring out the undertone in the exhaust note and make it sound smooth
      I had a magnaflow straight through on my old Solara that completely changed how it sounded. Still toying with the idea of different brands for my turbo back exhaust

    • @davej6222
      @davej6222 Рік тому

      @@drivenbylew3030 where’d you get the exhaust from? It sounds great. I just picked up a 2000 manual v6 supercharged Solara and want to put😅 a nice sounding exhaust on it.

  • @AlizadeStewart
    @AlizadeStewart 2 роки тому +1

    clean bro definitely on my list for a first car

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 роки тому

      It’s a good one to have, my 01 was my first 🙏🏼

  • @mr.paulino9318
    @mr.paulino9318 6 місяців тому

    These are my favorite Toyota Camry's. I also like the pony coupe Camry's that they made. I love your build and would love to take some inspiration from it. I have the white 2001 solara sle.

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  6 місяців тому +1

      Toyota really knew what they were doing back then lol they made some dope cars
      I appreciate the support🤙🏼

  • @thabitpulak
    @thabitpulak 2 роки тому +1

    Looks nice bro! Love these Solaras.

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 роки тому

      Thank you, you and me both🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @jaycris1980
      @jaycris1980 2 роки тому

      @@drivenbylew3030 first gen are the best looking ones. I have the second gen and they look more of a executive sports cars on the older man side lol!

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 роки тому +1

      @@jaycris1980 they’re the best though I may be a little biased 🤣 I’ve seen some pretty good looking second Gen Lara’s but that casual late 90’s design will always be top tier for me

  • @vainvoid4469
    @vainvoid4469 2 роки тому +1

    I wish mine was a 5 speed☹️. Still though, it’s a surprisingly nice car, I just got mine today. I saw yours on instagram hashtags for the first time, even before I found out you were in the fb group and asked what it sounds like, it’s beautifully kept man.

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 роки тому +1

      Welcome to the fam! I appreciate it 🙏🏼

  • @hondasation
    @hondasation Рік тому +3

    As a Honda Boy, this makes me want a Solora now😭😍 this Build is hella unique ‼️

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  Рік тому +1

      Thanks fam🙏🏼🙏🏼 stay tuned the turbo build is almost ready

    • @hondasation
      @hondasation Рік тому

      @@drivenbylew3030 Ayyye, big snail 🐌💪🏾 ima be looking forward to it my guy ‼️

    • @Jac735
      @Jac735 6 місяців тому +1

      ​@hondasation what honda do you have I was into Hondas too but got into toyotas but mainly older camry or Tercell yaris something not overrated

    • @hondasation
      @hondasation 6 місяців тому +1

      @@Jac735 I have a few rn. I have a 5th Gen Prelude, 2 CB7 Accords and a EK hatch. I want more though, but man I've owned sooo many different Hondas
      I like older Toyotas myself too. They don't build anything like the 90s

    • @Jac735
      @Jac735 6 місяців тому +1

      @hondasation I only like the Hondas people don't rock like preludes I had a 90 sedan Integra I only like sedan versions and I'm not a fan of the 94 to 01 Integra neither I always wanted a 1st gen 86 to 89 Integra but they are very rare and I was going to get a 88 hatchback accord but my ex friend was jealous didn't want me to get 1 so he didn't want to drive me a decent way with cash on top to get one I had a 97 sedan civic hooked up before sedans became popular and i always wanted to hook up legend coupes or sedans but rare and expensive but yeah that's wassup homie I'm not a big fan of newer civics though and I always wanted a 94 to 97 accord those and preludes got me into honda because I was a toyota guy before me and my mom.shared a 95 camry till I got into an accident

  • @hitek9too255
    @hitek9too255 8 місяців тому

    Solara goes hard kid!

  • @ryanjaramillo668
    @ryanjaramillo668 Рік тому

    I got a 2002 and I been starting to build it and seeing this video makes me wanna do it more

  • @markcatanzaro9699
    @markcatanzaro9699 6 місяців тому

    Nice job dude!

  • @brandondabney7211
    @brandondabney7211 2 роки тому

    Clean af bro 👍🏽

  • @edros221
    @edros221 Рік тому

    Beautiful

  • @SMINEM666
    @SMINEM666 2 роки тому

    cleanest solara bro

  • @datsunmadman
    @datsunmadman Місяць тому

    Sweet ride

  • @TRDjuli
    @TRDjuli 2 роки тому +1

    Makes me want to walk around my supercharged Solara

  • @cadenkillgore6244
    @cadenkillgore6244 Рік тому

    What wheel+tire sizes are you running? The fitment looks great! I’m looking to get wheels that look something Volk Te37’s and I definitely want wider tires too.

  • @andyv8957
    @andyv8957 2 роки тому +2

    Dope ride! Bro I just picked up 2000" SE a couple days ago, need some upgrades for it asap 👍 lol

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 роки тому

      Welcome to the fam🙏🏼 Preciate the support

  • @emiliobravo3336
    @emiliobravo3336 4 місяці тому

    Wao nice job .
    I just picked up a nice 1/4 million miles solara. Runs like a champs ( Toyota) .
    Few dings & dents for my 15 year old son.
    I’m looking for some chip & inexpensive ideas.
    No mechanical issues
    Thank you for posting

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  4 місяці тому

      Awesome find these things run forever💪🏼

  • @wv3367
    @wv3367 Рік тому

    That’s dope 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @SleepyEyezCarter
    @SleepyEyezCarter 2 роки тому

    Yoooo…. I knew I recognized that Solara. I follow you on the gram…. I got a 2002 Solara…. And your instagram pictures inspired me to start making small changes to mine.

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 роки тому

      Hell yeah bro I appreciate the support! What all you got planned for yours?

  • @Ztof
    @Ztof Рік тому

    I'm going to look at one this week gonna replace my v6 manual Camry

  • @jefff7219
    @jefff7219 10 місяців тому

    I just got a 2001 sle and I love it. Just did new headlights It needs a new driver fender bc of dent but other than that it’s mint just like yours. Where did you get the bumpers and skirts?

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  10 місяців тому

      Thank you🙏🏼 I got the body kit from kaminari.com

  • @itsyaboycisco-2448
    @itsyaboycisco-2448 2 роки тому

    I really like the growl of your exhaust might do that to me 00sle vert. Just to get that lil growl.

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 роки тому

      Appreciate that, just a simple muffler delete with resonated tips👍🏼 my recommendation if you just want a bit of growl/rumble without as much volume I’d do magnaflow straight through mufflers
      I had a single exit on my first Solara with a magnaflow muffler and it really brought out the undertone of the exhaust note. Wasn’t that loud but it wasn’t quiet either

  • @NorCaLove1
    @NorCaLove1 Рік тому

    Clean 👊👊

  • @kolestudios911
    @kolestudios911 Рік тому

    I got an 07 solara not as nice as the 99 but I love her still in good as shape

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  Рік тому

      I’ve seen some pretty nice 2nd gens out there 💪🏼

  • @christiankuch19
    @christiankuch19 Рік тому

    I got a 00' solara for my first car, i'm now 17, been driving this car for a year, and all my friends have been modifying their cars and i'm just getting into it. I bought a graphics kit for my solara but the rear bumper for the kit has been discontinued, so I only bought the side skirts and front bumper and been looking for a rear bumper forever. Where did you find the diffusers for your rear bumper??

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  Рік тому

      Nice bro, I made the diffuser custom
      The whole lip kit is from kaminari.com

  • @zealousguitar
    @zealousguitar 11 місяців тому

    Your car is beautiful man much props how much does it cost to fully customize one like a ruff estimate?

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks bro, in all honesty it depends on the route you take
      If I had to estimate how much I put into the car when it was in this stage I’d say maybe around 4k realistically not including the transmission swap or routine maintenance.
      Maybe 4500? A lot of the work I did myself. Mind you I have a couple of the same mods from my old Solara and I’ve had this one for a little over 4 years now

  • @ginger7994
    @ginger7994 2 роки тому

    i love your car bro

  • @alexjules5773
    @alexjules5773 Рік тому

    Hey did you get the coilovers before you changed the wheels or at the same time?

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  Рік тому

      I suggest wheels first so you can roll your fenders and have a basic idea of what your fitment will be like. I bought my coilovers about 6 months after I bought my first set of wheels for my first Solara

  • @Powersproductions130
    @Powersproductions130 2 місяці тому

    I just bought a 2000 V6 SLE a couple months ago and would love to do the manual swap. Was it pretty expensive to do?

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  Місяць тому +1

      Depends on how you go about it. DIY with a parts car might run you a couple G’s. A shop will charge like 4-6k but you’re gonna need a parts car. Sourcing each part individually at this point is next to impossible

  • @darksolara6750
    @darksolara6750 7 місяців тому

    Great ride… I'm just curious what coilovers brand did you go with and as far as pros and cons problems etc. what probs did you come across with?… Thanks for your response

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks man I have a set of Ksports but they are the older models with adjustable camber plates. I’ve been told the ones they sell now don’t have adjustable camber plates. They’re great though I’ve been rolling on them since 2018 and have just been doing annual maintenance on them keeping them greased

  • @innyc001
    @innyc001 10 місяців тому

    Looks amazing man. Are those stock headlights and tail lights? Cant seem to find any nice aftermarket style lights. Getting my dad's 2006 Solara V6 convertible in 2 weeks.

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  10 місяців тому

      Thanks bro, they’re stock but I painted the housings on the headlights and turn signals. Best of luck to you!

  • @dpjcuh4242
    @dpjcuh4242 3 місяці тому

    Hey man what exhaust is it specifically I'de like to get something like that for mine but I can not find anything like that around.

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  3 місяці тому

      It was custom, just chopped off the muffler and put on a Y pipe with resonated tips

  • @gavinbrand5358
    @gavinbrand5358 2 роки тому

    I got an all white 2000 where do u recommend picking up parts at? Looking to build mine some what like yours…

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 роки тому

      Nice, a lot of the parts I get for mine usually come from junkyards. Custom stuff is easy to find in the SolaraGuy group on Facebook as well. A lot of little things I get straight from the dealer

  • @subrift
    @subrift 3 місяці тому

    lol thank you for turning the lights off

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 місяці тому

      Had to put one of those Mike myke transitions in 🤣

  • @weishenfromsleepingdogs
    @weishenfromsleepingdogs 2 роки тому +4

    Nice car dude. I have a 2001 3.0 5spd as my daily. These cars are pretty quick when the vvti engages, im sure the opened up exhaust helps.

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 роки тому +1

      I appreciate it and lol Yeah they’re surprisingly quick cars from the factory

  • @rickolivasone4790
    @rickolivasone4790 Місяць тому

    I know its been a couple of years of this video. But what coilovers are you running on the solara? And how you managed to get the front low enough.

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  Місяць тому +1

      They’re ksports but the previous generation. And they have eibach springs which are a bit shorter than the Ksport springs. It all depends on the brand. A lot of folks like to cheap out with MXR but don’t realize cheaper brands like that won’t get you as low without maxing out the preload and having a terrible ride plus reduced performance

    • @rickolivasone4790
      @rickolivasone4790 Місяць тому

      @@drivenbylew3030 i get you. I picked up a 2000 4cyl 5 speed for $800 here in cali and I did cheeped out on the coilovers since I wasn't gonna keep. But now the car has grown on me and well I have started something.
      Lol.

  • @02SLERA
    @02SLERA Місяць тому

    Very nice bro

  • @Lendercl
    @Lendercl Місяць тому

    just bought a 99 SLE as my first car yesterday and im devastated, barely got it home and the motor completely gave out on me. misfiring like crazy and it sounds like it seized.

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  Місяць тому +1

      DM me on IG @ that_solara I don’t get notifications for replies here

  • @happy777abc
    @happy777abc 5 годин тому

    Getting new rims, parts painted, new tinted windows. Will go 300k.

  • @nathaliev.3425
    @nathaliev.3425 2 роки тому +10

    This is clean bro and I’ve been wanting a reliable early 2000’s car. This seems perfect. Only thing is, I plan to road trip with it if I do purchase one. Would you say it’s good on vry long hours?

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 роки тому

      100%
      Just took my ES300 (same car pretty much different body) on a 1500 mile round trip last week. These cars are great highway cars

    • @Shelfka
      @Shelfka 2 роки тому +2

      I have an '07 Solara and have done multiple road trips over 1k in it with no issues. On the highway around 80 it really smooths out and is locked in on rails it feels like. Plus, it's an older Toyota, and older Toyotas tend to run practically forever if you take care of them.

    • @scottoleson1997
      @scottoleson1997 Рік тому

      I had an awful one that eventually misfired and had tons of leaks. However, it made it from San Diego to Idaho Falls in 10*F weather, no problem. Thinking about a manual one that’s in my area.

    • @rockstarbrand128
      @rockstarbrand128 Рік тому

      @@Shelfka have you modded it

  • @nicoboiardo3612
    @nicoboiardo3612 Рік тому

    The car looks great I have a 99 and it has a supercharger on it it's a 5-speed and it's pretty quick for what it is they made two Motors I don't know if you know they made a 5-speed with the 6-cylinder engine now the only made 500 of them I said they're rare they only made 500 with the five speed with the 6 cylinder they made thousands with the four-speed and the six in the 6 cylinder automatics but does not too many that have the six cylinder with the five-speed and have the supercharger on it and depending on what engine you had a year he had about 242 to 280 horsepower the stock one had 200 but it felt a lot quicker and I had the car 12 years I have other cars too I have an M3 a 2005 and I have a GTR 2012 and I love driving to Solara more than all of them could have the liability it has 160,000 miles now I didn't lower it it has a tune in it it has a cold air intake in it and I'm running like 3:20 it's pretty quick I says my 2005 M3 it's faster than in the quarter mile and that car does 13.5 so for a car that's almost 25 years old with between 200 and 40 to 280 stock you know it has more cuz I tuned it it did some work to it but it's it's very reliable and it looks really cool the car was pearl white and I changed it I wrapped it the back bumper in the trunk lid is satin black I have a big wing on it but it looks nice it looks stock that's wrapped in Black the roof is black in the front hood in the bumpers are black the only part of the car that's pearl white is the size but I do have stripes 4-in Stripes going diangally on it with red pinstriping I have black and red rims the rotors and the calibers are red the car sick it really if you look at it you wouldn't know what it was and it's definitely different I said everything works in the car the sunroof the moon roof the cruise control I said I did a lot of work to it I had to tan interior to I painted cuz I used to do body work I took all the interior out it and I painted everything black and red so everything is black and red in the car the seats the floor the roof the dashboard is red the panels on the side are black and red I said I did a lot of time and money in it and it's very very reliable and it's pretty quick it's pretty quick and I have an exhaust in it too I have a full Magnum Flow exhaust the resonators are taken out so it's not real loud but sounds like yours but I run nothing but Royal Purple in it and and I did the cam in it too so all of that it I never got it tuned I only got it tuned before I put the cam in it and it was running like 3:10 to 3:20 so I think I'm about 360 now and you got to be careful with it when you take off cuz it's front wheel drive but I love it I don't know where you're at I would like to send you some pictures of it but I'm very knowledgeable with them and I used to work for Toyota as a mechanic so I know everything about these cars and they're very reliable they're known for their head gaskets they're fronting button back head gasket but besides that the last forever if you take care

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  Рік тому +1

      I wouldn’t say they’re that rare lol the Camry and ES300 1MZ’s also came with some 5 speed transmissions but that’s dope that you’ve got a custom lara as well

  • @eduardoordaz397
    @eduardoordaz397 5 місяців тому

    where you get the body? I’ve been wanting to put body but don’t know where to buy.. 😢

  • @oddynuts
    @oddynuts Рік тому

    got the solars little sister a camry but she a v6 pretty much going for the same thing who knew there granny cars looked so good on some coilovers and wheels 😭

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  Рік тому

      Hell yeah pretty much the exact same car lol minus the body

  • @Mr-Clark
    @Mr-Clark Рік тому

    Nice ride man. I have an 05 4 cylinder automatic. It was the wife's car. She got a Lexus suv and I decided to drive it since it was a wonderful car.
    They're very nice sleek looking car. Having a 4 banger automatic, mine is quite slow. But I don't care. It's a great cruiser/commuter and gets good mileage. Only thing I've done to mine are put 18s 245/40s and altered the handling quite well without being quite harsh.
    All I've done to mine is replace the dog bone engine mount. That's it. My other Toyotas have had some minor work done. Starter, alternator, valve cover gasket... etc. The Solara... virgin engine after 17 years. I plan to keep it until the wheels fall off. Solaras can pass for a Lexus if you just put a badge on.

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  Рік тому

      Nice! I’ve got an old ES300 to go along with mine

  • @fty-ys4ni
    @fty-ys4ni 3 місяці тому

    I’ve got a black ‘99 SLE with 165k on the clock. Tan interior. I got it when it was about 95k. Still going strong. Just some routine maintenance and an emissions code that I needed to fix. I didn’t realize people were out there making builds on Solara’s. It definitely looks nice. Did you level it or do anything with the suspension?

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 місяці тому +1

      lol you’d be surprised how many Solara builds are out there
      It’s on Ksport coils

    • @fty-ys4ni
      @fty-ys4ni 2 місяці тому

      @@drivenbylew3030 I'm obsessed with keeping mine looking new/factory. A paint correction is next on my list. I won't be doing any visual modifications but I'm due to rebuild the front suspension soon and I wouldn't mind dropping the rear about an inch. You have the ksport coils on all 4 wheels?

  • @jaycris1980
    @jaycris1980 2 роки тому +1

    One of the best sports cars toyota ever made. Too bad they no longer make them.

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 роки тому +3

      I just wish they would’ve came RWD with a 2j lol
      They’d probably be legend cars if they were

    • @thebehzat
      @thebehzat Рік тому

      @@drivenbylew3030 What about the Lexus SC300, close enough?

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  Рік тому

      @@thebehzat I will say the Solara has fairly similar body lines on the hood and rear quarter panels and 1MZ’s are basically a bent in half 2JZGE lol so I guess
      But I really feel like the first Gen Solara would’ve won more hearts with a different power train. Just like the 01 Monte Carlo, if they didn’t throw in that 38 series I bet it would’ve been more popular

  • @kaosaefong2270
    @kaosaefong2270 9 місяців тому

    Real..." cleeeaaannnn..." 😃👍

  • @davie405
    @davie405 8 місяців тому

    i have an 07 solara se

  • @Dabal_R
    @Dabal_R Рік тому

    Got one today

  • @augustineowusu2175
    @augustineowusu2175 2 роки тому +1

    Where do you get those front lip and rear

  • @Dayvid85-s4o
    @Dayvid85-s4o 10 місяців тому

    What body kit is that called and where did you get it?

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  10 місяців тому

      It’s the kaminari kit from kaminari.com

  • @NickAlexander_is_Awesome
    @NickAlexander_is_Awesome 5 місяців тому

    Just curious, what was the reason for sticking with the auto ecu?

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  5 місяців тому +1

      As far as I’m aware there’s no difference
      Engine management is still the same, the TCM did all the work for the shifting. ECU just monitors and manages ignition and sensors lol

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  5 місяців тому +1

      Also, if I swapped ECUs I’d need to swap ignition and keys as well, otherwise the anti theft wouldn’t let the car start. Ignition and ecu are a married pair

  • @jeremyunger4140
    @jeremyunger4140 2 роки тому

    What about the shift boot? I heard the car burned while the guy was taking a shit?

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 роки тому

      That new one you shipped me looked way better than my old torn up one 🤣

  • @mekanik4597
    @mekanik4597 Рік тому

    Sick car man! I just recently bought a 2001 Solara SLE and I love it. I was thinking about getting it manual swapped, how much did the shop charge you to do yours?

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  Рік тому +2

      Thanks🍻 In total about 4k in labor
      But honestly it’s an easy enough job to DIY I just didn’t know at the time. Pretty much everything bolts right up except for the clutch pedal you gotta drill holes but that’s it
      Another problem is finding a shop that will do it. I know someone personally in Cali that can do it

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  Рік тому

      I also know somebody with a complete transmission swap for sale

    • @mekanik4597
      @mekanik4597 Рік тому

      @@drivenbylew3030 Really? I am in Canada so I don't know if they'd be willing to ship it all the way out here. But just out of curiosity how much did they want for it?

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  Рік тому

      @@mekanik4597 not sure exactly, but if you DM me on Instagram @that_solara, I’ll send you his info

  • @mouadkinglee4750
    @mouadkinglee4750 Рік тому

    How did you make it loud

  • @connoralexander7383
    @connoralexander7383 Рік тому

    Where’d you get the body kit?

  • @xkomunikate6112
    @xkomunikate6112 2 роки тому +1

    I have an ‘02 5sp , white, black int , 69k original miles. All stock , absolutely pristine. Love this car. Looking for rims, maybe 18’s, something black. Can you recommend a brand? Your Solara looks great btw

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 роки тому

      Sounds real nice, are you in the SolaraGuy Facebook group? I know Advan makes some pretty cool wheels, enkei as well not just with the RPF1’s lol
      I appreciate it🙏🏼

    • @xkomunikate6112
      @xkomunikate6112 2 роки тому

      @@drivenbylew3030 I’m not in that group. I’ll check it out on FB . Thank you

    • @xkomunikate6112
      @xkomunikate6112 2 роки тому

      @@drivenbylew3030 just joined . Posted an ‘02 white Solara

  • @sharkyboi6595
    @sharkyboi6595 6 місяців тому

    I just got the same car and im looking for ways to modify it.

  • @EVANPARLAN
    @EVANPARLAN Рік тому

    Bro, sick ass build what is the name of the body kit you have I couldn't hear it to well thank you!

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  Рік тому

      Thanks bro, it’s the kaminari 7 piece lip kit still available on their website kaminari.com

  • @nightmare10939
    @nightmare10939 Рік тому

    Where you get that body kit

  • @Goudastackin_never.lackin
    @Goudastackin_never.lackin Місяць тому

    Where do I start, I don’t know where to get any of the parts. What sites can I trust

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  22 дні тому

      Wheels coilovers and the kaminari kit are the “big 3” for these cars

  • @andrewsanchez2219
    @andrewsanchez2219 6 місяців тому

    How difficult was the manual swap

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  6 місяців тому +1

      Mostly plug n play, only had to drill holes to mount the clutch pedal

  • @matthewtellez1196
    @matthewtellez1196 2 роки тому

    BRO I’m 16 and my parents JUST got me a 2002 solara In literally PERFECT condition

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 роки тому +1

      Nice bro take good care of it 💪🏼💪🏼

  • @anndale1118
    @anndale1118 2 роки тому +1

    I can pick one up from my neighbour across the street it’s an 2000 I love the car expect that this one is gold but it has like 160KM (Canadian mileage) he says he’ll give it to me for 2000$ what do you guys think? , Is that a a grabber? Btw sick Solara man 😍

    • @drivenbylew3030
      @drivenbylew3030  2 роки тому +1

      Depends on the condition. Doesn’t sound like a bad deal in todays market though
      I bought mine for $3500 in 2019 with 87k miles on it

  • @lvazq211
    @lvazq211 2 місяці тому

    Got a link to the body kit?