So, I was talking with some friends about what it would take to make the celica "show quality" by April of next year. Sat down, got out an excel spreadsheet, and started in

At first, I only put down what I've already bought:


*dies* apparently I've already spent $2704.00 on her.

So... then I added all the future stuff I'd need to make it "show" quality:


*dies*

Turns out I forgot about the 60 I already spent on clear turns and sidemarkers, but no matter. $10,583.00!!! gahhh btw, thats all in planned chronological order.

The paintjob is only for the body panels that I replace (like the fenders, or if I get a bodykit) and ghosting- which is being done by a friend.

Any costs WAYY off? I've put the turbo project pretty high up there, it includes exhuast and engine work that needs to be done before the turbo gets slapped on.. I hope.

why do you have 4 sets of rims?

Choice, not all of them are added to the total, only the middle of the line Tenzo >>

Thats nothing i put my list together in excel as well, Total was over $21,000 i'll post it up later.

Are you actually going to spend that much money tho? how much have you spent already? the reason I gasp is because I plan on spending all that money

hrrmm.... lets see

$5200 car
$230 head unit
$180 4 speakers
$110 subs
$40 box
$70 amp
$200 rims
$535 body kit and fenders
a lot of little stuff...

nice spreadsheet... but its best not to think about these things. just keep it incremental, don't add the whole sum up. ignorance is bliss >>

yea, honestly,,, I could have had a stock celi with a 3s if i didn't keep buying little things.

$500 paint job isnt going to win you shows. A good paint job is at least $3000

Super, I'm friends with the paintjob guys- I have to pay for materials- the rest's free

10 g's for a show car aint nothing! my homeboy with a celica has dropped 60 G's!!!

a true show quality car is a very expensive process


good luck with your car man :-) sounds like it will turn out nice

I know, I know I COULD spend like, 60 Gs or more on the car; but around 10- thats what I plan to spend- why be unrealistic? I could say I want to spend 60- but in reality.. 10's good.
After 10, there will still be a lot of work to be done; but I set that list to be the bare minimum

ok just dont want you to get hopes up about winning any shows or anything!

some people seem to think that with a few mods that they are in the running to win shows!

i planned to get my car into HIN this year but went to register too late. but when i do do a show im not even gonna be judged cuz the way i see it is "why be judged when my car will never win anything except for maybe someday 'best female car' <--usually taken by a civic or integra up at the shows here in WA

-Supersprynt+May 21, 2004 - 7:20 AM

What color?

I don't have any hopes about winning the shoes, just want to display and show off the 6gc >>

-shid+May 21, 2004 - 10:05 AM

woops! >>

lol