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spenp002 · 03-31-2014, 03:01 AM

Hi, im new to cars and only ever done minor engine work on boats. Ive just got my mums old 08 TR. What can I do to improve its performance. Any help will be greatly appreciated

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*tk-421* · 03-31-2014, 03:33 AM

Welcome. What aspect are you looking to improve?

spenp002 · 03-31-2014, 06:53 AM

thank you. Any really...just want to make some improvements. Preferably something simple to start

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dj92 · 03-31-2014, 06:58 AM

Do you live in a rather warm region?
Blocking the throttle heater might be something to start with.

spenp002 · 03-31-2014, 07:32 AM

Lol nah mate. Cold as ice round here. Nice idea though.

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why? · 03-31-2014, 09:03 AM

look around the forum. A rear sway bar is a popular mod to get the car handling better, and lighter wheels and tires are all car enthusiasts first mod because they help the car do everything better.

spenp002 · 03-31-2014, 09:19 AM

Sweet mate. Thanks

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ivanstepul · 04-01-2014, 04:41 PM

Easy free tip just try this. Take out your rear seats, spare tire any extra weight. You will feel a difference. DO IT.

why? · 04-01-2014, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ivanstepul

Easy free tip just try this. Take out your rear seats, spare tire any extra weight. You will feel a difference. DO IT.

lol yup, taking stuff out if fun. Just keep the grease handy.

03-31-2014, 03:01 AM	#1
spenp002 Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 6	New to cars Hi, im new to cars and only ever done minor engine work on boats. Ive just got my mums old 08 TR. What can I do to improve its performance. Any help will be greatly appreciated Sent from my GT-I8190 using Tapatalk

03-31-2014, 03:33 AM	#2
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	Welcome. What aspect are you looking to improve? __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

03-31-2014, 09:03 AM	#6
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	look around the forum. A rear sway bar is a popular mod to get the car handling better, and lighter wheels and tires are all car enthusiasts first mod because they help the car do everything better. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

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03-31-2014, 06:53 AM	#3
spenp002 Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 6	thank you. Any really...just want to make some improvements. Preferably something simple to start Sent from my GT-I8190 using Tapatalk

03-31-2014, 06:58 AM	#4
dj92 Embracing Curves View User's Garage Drives: '14 Prius Executive Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: mid-western Germany Posts: 256	Do you live in a rather warm region? Blocking the throttle heater might be something to start with.

03-31-2014, 07:32 AM	#5
spenp002 Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 6	Lol nah mate. Cold as ice round here. Nice idea though. Sent from my GT-I8190 using Tapatalk

03-31-2014, 09:19 AM	#7
spenp002 Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 6	Sweet mate. Thanks Sent from my GT-I8190 using Tapatalk

04-01-2014, 04:41 PM	#8
ivanstepul Drives: 08 hatchback Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 85	Easy free tip just try this. Take out your rear seats, spare tire any extra weight. You will feel a difference. DO IT.