I think since your parents did so much for you in the way of friends & time spent it's ok your dad took the first drive.

I understand wanting to pop the first drive cherry, but it was nice enough for him to stay there the whole day...and what's he gonna do, have it towed home instead of driving it himself?

All in all, how much did you spend, and why did you not swap in a 3S-GTE? Can't wait to see the pics.

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I understand this in part... but then again... i have done a majority of the work. It's obviously my car, i paid for it. My dad didn't want it on their insurance so i had to get my own policy instead of using their discounted rates... Mom had no desire to drive it before me.... I guess it would have been different if he asked the drive it, but he didn't... he just went...
I've put 2.5 years in to this project, stupid amounts of time, and my own money.... it woulda been very nice to have the first go at it


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Yes it was nice, but he didn't have anything else going on... at all....
He did take it home on the same trailer that he took it there on.... and then drove it today.
I spent enough on it
and swap in a 3s.... in to the z? because that would be RETARDED
And I have a 3s sitting in the garage waiting to go in to the celica already

Sigh, if you lived closer I'd pay you to install a Beams in my Celica hahaha. Oh, I can dream, I can dream....

Great work though. Having gone to college and had to pay my way through, I have no idea how you could afford this project. I know you're avoiding the question through out your thread and don't want to say, and that's fine. All I can say is, I think you're the first person I ever knew at that age with that nice of a car. Great build.

I understand you completely. Not saying you're wrong at all, just maybe let it slide.

I would be pissed if someone else got the first drive in my project, but I would probably do the same thing - the only difference is I wouldn't have told you I drove it, and thus you would be under the impression that you got the first drive.

And Nissan probably drove it too. How else would it get on the flatbed? So your dad probably got sloppy seconds. Your car has been around the block a few times.. it's officially a whore.


This is what I did with my brother's motorcycle. I took it for a spin before he came home, and we told him the mileage change was simply "dealer mileage".

This post has been edited by 95CelicaST: Nov 18, 2009 - 6:43 PM

They pushed it off AND back on the trailer at Nissan.... and Dad didn't tell me he drove it, mom did.... I dont think dad planned on tellin me

Sneaky sneaky, sir.

Dustin i have somthing to tell you...i drove her to,she was just so willing and i was there with extra time,im sorry..



Hahaha jk,without your parents your Z would most likely be in NC so id be ok with the first drive Glad to see it all worked out!!!rough $ #?

I totally understand you being mad about your dad taking the first drive in it. If after I swap the Celica, put a lot of hard work and money into it, my dad just hops in it and takes off, I'd be upset too. But, after I finally have my first go in it, I'd let it all go. I wouldn't care that my dad had the first drive. After all, who drove it first isn't important. What is important is how much work you've put into the car, everything you've gone through, and you'll finally be able to drive it. The project is finished and over, now it's time to enjoy what you've put so much effort into. In 20 years, you won't care that your dad drove it first. Back to my example of my dad driving the Celi first after I get everything done, truthfully I'd love if he took the first drive in it. He and I have completely different interests and don't do much together. It would mean a lot to me if he actually cared enough to want to go for a spin in the car after I get everything done. And if he and I shared the same interests and he helped me out with the car once in a while, as your dad did with the Z, it would mean even more to me that he cared enough to help out and cared to drive the car.

I don't know, that's just my sentimental $0.02. All I can say is be careful on the first drive! If a bird craps on the car, make sure you shoot that bird.

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No,you make sure u go **** on the birds car...family guy ftw!

Awesome project. How much experience did you have going into this project? Why aren't the new rims you bought on the car in the pictures?

the z is looking good, man. glad to hear you got the title all sorted out.

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Going in to this project? Virtually no experience... I had simply taken the front bumper of the celica on and off a few times....
The new rims won't go on until spring with some new rubber.
The side markers arent on either for some reason

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Thanks man

And I drove the Z for the first time today. I love the car, I love how it feels, how smooth it is.... just everything....
And it sounds great when you lay in to the throttle, I love it

Nice man.

Congrats dustin...you earned it hope it runs strong for years to come!!!

I snapped a few pictures today while I was out working at the summer house.... Not great pic, but pics none the less! Opinions welcome!
And yes, I know the new wheels aren't on nor the front markers in the bumper..... and I'm waiting on the front bumper emblem now.

thats freikin sweet man! seriously just shave the emblem hasha awesome job d

looks so good! congrats

Dude I just came across this thread and I sat here and read the whole 9 pages!! This is awesome!! I can't imagine the feeling of satisfaction that you had during your first drive, knowing that all the blood sweat and tears(and money) paid off after two and a half years!! Great job!!!!

congrats you attention whore

Very very nice man. Potenzas on there as well...quite nice.

I wish you many happy (rebuilt) miles with her.

My only thoughts while looking at it is, (5 year olds trantrum voice) "I WANT IT, I WANT IT, I WANT IT, I WANT IT!"

Very sexy.

so what was the total cost, pm me the vin number and ill send you the carfx,,,

Nice job

Thanks everyone!


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dude, I haven't answered this question all thread.... I'm kind of private about what I've put in to this project, and it will stay that way... sorry

totally understand your privacy
i have no doubt it worth all the money you've put into it
for the pleasure of doing it and learning from it
but, in the long run did it go over or under the value of just buying one(money wise)

btw, your project is sick (for 2.5 years )

good work dustin.

are you able to get the edge where the bumpers (front and rear) meet the fenders to grab on closer? they look a little loose towards the ends.

full of win.