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OK after lots of Ford vs Holden talk lets get down to the business of your camry project.
Firstly asking for advise on modifying a car is a bit like asking someone how long a peice of string is, as talented as most of the guys & girls are on this site are no one can give you decent direction without knowing what end result you're chasing.
That brings me to my point; you need to come up with an outcome. Then make plans to achieve it.
The first three questions I'd be asking my self if I was you would be
1. What style of build do I want to do? (mainly performance / mainly looks / bit of both / the whole hog / what theme)
2. What is your budget? (this can be the difference between cruising in summertime or selling a dismantled car on ebay for half what you've spent. Within this should be how you're going to break up the money you have, if you're building a lowrider don't spend so much on your rims that you can't bag it or if you want performance its not going to be as important if the paint isn't the best on the block)
3. Does the car need to be driving while its being worked on or can it come off the road for a period? (this will also affect your build time, don't expect to be able to do major surgery if its your daily as well. Also if you're not doing the work buget time it will be at a shop)
As far as style goes I guess it depends where your intrest lies, IMHO a drift or pro-street look is going to be hard to pull off in a front drive camry but a touring car or nascar look is believable cause they already exist.
A camry could also lend its self to a low-rider build as well. I've chucked some pics up to hopefully help you start to brainstorm your ideas.
1) it doesnt seem like you have a large disposable income (or you wouldnt have a camry)
2) you dont really seem like you are mechanically minded. This means you will have to pay professionals to do the majority of the work you want done.
These two things dont really mix.
In your case I can really only suggest one thing, and that is to sell your Camry (even though you love it so much) and purchase an already modified car of a style you like.
Performance modifications for later model (early 2000s) camrys will be hard to come by. With the VVTI engines, there is not a whole lot you can do to make any use of the way the engine is designed.
If you like toyota, maybe look at buying an early 90s model corolla, look for the SX models in the AE92 body shape, as they have the 100kw 4AGE engine, which is a good base for any performance mods.
Alternitively, if you are looking to modify for looks, not performance, you would first look at wheels (mag wheels) which may or may not be available in a wide range for the camry (never really had to check)
Lowered springs, tinted windows and a general tidy up (buff and a good polish) will be a start.
Then you will have to look at other things, like paintwork etc.
Best bet for a cheap and original paint scheme is to leave your original colour, and use a two tone theme (as this only involves colour on half the car)
OK after lots of Ford vs Holden talk lets get down to the business of your camry project.
Firstly asking for advise on modifying a car is a bit like asking someone how long a peice of string is, as talented as most of the guys & girls are on this site are no one can give you decent direction without knowing what end result you're chasing.
That brings me to my point; you need to come up with an outcome. Then make plans to achieve it.
The first three questions I'd be asking my self if I was you would be
1. What style of build do I want to do? (mainly performance / mainly looks / bit of both / the whole hog / what theme)
2. What is your budget? (this can be the difference between cruising in summertime or selling a dismantled car on ebay for half what you've spent. Within this should be how you're going to break up the money you have, if you're building a lowrider don't spend so much on your rims that you can't bag it or if you want performance its not going to be as important if the paint isn't the best on the block)
3. Does the car need to be driving while its being worked on or can it come off the road for a period? (this will also affect your build time, don't expect to be able to do major surgery if its your daily as well. Also if you're not doing the work buget time it will be at a shop)
As far as style goes I guess it depends where your intrest lies, IMHO a drift or pro-street look is going to be hard to pull off in a front drive camry but a touring car or nascar look is believable cause they already exist.
A camry could also lend its self to a low-rider build as well. I've chucked some pics up to hopefully help you start to brainstorm your ideas.
Well thats my 2c, I hope it helps.
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Cool, thankz for those tips!!!! I'm looking for a low-rider... May be a little drag and drifting but mainly for looks and showing off. A daily driver too... My budget is pretty big, so l can do quite a few things if l want to. Oh, and thankz for the pics!! If l didn't tell you, it's a 1998 Toyota Camry v6 csi wagon. Coloured: Diamond white. In mint condition too!! Thankz again!!
1) it doesnt seem like you have a large disposable income (or you wouldnt have a camry)
2) you dont really seem like you are mechanically minded. This means you will have to pay professionals to do the majority of the work you want done.
These two things dont really mix.
In your case I can really only suggest one thing, and that is to sell your Camry (even though you love it so much) and purchase an already modified car of a style you like.
Performance modifications for later model (early 2000s) camrys will be hard to come by. With the VVTI engines, there is not a whole lot you can do to make any use of the way the engine is designed.
If you like toyota, maybe look at buying an early 90s model corolla, look for the SX models in the AE92 body shape, as they have the 100kw 4AGE engine, which is a good base for any performance mods.
Alternitively, if you are looking to modify for looks, not performance, you would first look at wheels (mag wheels) which may or may not be available in a wide range for the camry (never really had to check)
Lowered springs, tinted windows and a general tidy up (buff and a good polish) will be a start.
Then you will have to look at other things, like paintwork etc.
Best bet for a cheap and original paint scheme is to leave your original colour, and use a two tone theme (as this only involves colour on half the car)
Mmmm, l know l don't have MUCH mechanical knowledge and I'm a girl... Don't think for ONCE l don't have much!! Ok, so l don't have as much as you guy's do... I know!! However, l told you l am NEVER selling my Camry!! I have a-lot of love for it... Thankz for the ideas, l am looking more for looks anyway too. Oh, and thankz for the post too!!
For memories... GO FORD AND TOYOTA!! (And some otheres...) Doe's anyone have any ideas for Camry anyway?? 
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