What do you guys do when you're at an all time low? - 6G Celicas Forums

bccentaur3

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For some of you guys who know me on here or know me on a personal level, you've seen my celica transformation over the year. I have had my car for about a year and 7 months.

I've went from having a stock motor stock body celica to a 5sfTe celica to a gt-four front end 3sgte swap celica in that period of time. I used to come home and spend time on ebay to look for nice parts for my celica or browse and drool over others on this site on what they've done. But being a student and only working part time, I don't have the money to do the things I've done to the car.

I am a little bumbed out because all my celica buddies around me have big things going on for their motors. Either building it up or upgrading to a larger turbo for more fun. I had plans for suspension work for auto crossing, but I just feel like giving up on her. Just no time and money.

Lift up my spirits guys.

98 Celica gt red- totaled deer94 Celica st black DD (bad weather beater)- totaled deer95 Celica gt silver- chassis sold88 Celica All-Trac (Burned to a crisp)94 Celica gt white (sold)In need of a rust free chassis!!!!

gt_driFFter

#2

Well, if you're at an "all time low" due to your car, then the first thing you need to do is be thankful for all that you do have.

Secondly, anytime I feel frustrated about not being able to spend the money on the stuff I want to, I use that as motivation to finish school as quickly as I can.

That's just me.

bccentaur3

#3

Yeah, well my goal is to open up a tuning shop here in Minnesota. So I won't be making money. I'll finish school and end up spending money on getting the shop together.

Yes, I'm thankful for the car, but my heart isn't full.

98 Celica gt red- totaled deer94 Celica st black DD (bad weather beater)- totaled deer95 Celica gt silver- chassis sold88 Celica All-Trac (Burned to a crisp)94 Celica gt white (sold)In need of a rust free chassis!!!!

nzmo

#4

I just drive around. =]. I honestly don't know how you feel like seeing is it looks like you've done all you can to your car.
I'm in school too, work, hardly any time or money to mod my car

. That's why I havn't been bored I'm in the ebay stage you were in.

2004 Nissan Altima 2.5S.A few mods =]

Muggs

#5

If I had your car, I'd be driving the hell out of it. Enjoy the fruits of your labor.
You did more to your car in 1 year than I did in 3. Whatever you want, you'll make it happen, a little at a time.

Hang in there.

xredjokerx

#6

there are people on this website who see your car and aspire to reach that level... every single day. i know i do. i love your car, it looks amazing. you should be really proud of yourself in that you've done so much in such a short amount of time. enjoy what you've got because that baby seems amazing.

Coomer

#7

Just be happy you have a running car. My methods of transportation are my bicycle and my bus pass.

New Toyota project coming soon...

tomazws

#8

WTF? Just look at my crap ass car. Feel better now?!?!? lol...

-TomazWSwww.tomazws.com

delusionz

#9

Beats my JDM dude! Sure you don't have Super Strut Suspension or 4WD but you do atleast have LSD!!!!

What's your power output? 230@7000? That's more than enough for a FWD? And with the turbo, You have the torque through the range which I can only get by winding out the engine to around 5000...

I love driving my car, Why don't you go and love driving your car? How does it handle in twisties and hair pin roads? Does it stick to the road and power through or does it take you straight off the road?

Mike W1996 Toyota Celica ST205 GT-FOURGT2860RS turbine, TiAL mvr44, JE 86.5φ piston, Clutchmasters FX400, APEX P-FC269awhp / 273ft-lbs

samir0189

#10

You really have achieved alot. You've done what many of us only dream about, and for some of us without the money and time and resources it may remain just that - just a dream. Your car is amazing, well, it looks amazing. I can imagine it is just as amazing to drive.

IMO if you live life with a "mine is bigger/better than yours" approach and constantly compare yourself to others you will never be happy. Try to take the time to appreciate what you have accomplished, and in such a short space of time! Most of all, don't worry, be happy.

◊◊◊My F/S Thread!◊◊◊QUOTE(14:19:21) Daniel: That was a JDM hole in the side of the box too. There was so much JDM trapped inside that box that they couldn't contain it, so they had to put a JDM hole in the box to let the JDM out.QUOTEFerdi says (11:29)No, it looks like a hooker put her acid vag on your hood. Acid vag = bigger problem than a few dings.

bccentaur3

#11

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QUOTE (delusionz @ Oct 21, 2008 - 7:58 PM)

>Beats my JDM dude! Sure you don't have Super Strut Suspension or 4WD but you do atleast have LSD!!!!

What's your power output? 230@7000? That's more than enough for a FWD? And with the turbo, You have the torque through the range which I can only get by winding out the engine to around 5000...

I love driving my car, Why don't you go and love driving your car? How does it handle in twisties and hair pin roads? Does it stick to the road and power through or does it take you straight off the road?

It handles like a dream. You know what after reading the response you guys gave me makes me feel a lot better. Not tyring to seem emo or anything, but I feel good.

I'll take Bob Marleys advice and not worry be happy. hahaha.

98 Celica gt red- totaled deer94 Celica st black DD (bad weather beater)- totaled deer95 Celica gt silver- chassis sold88 Celica All-Trac (Burned to a crisp)94 Celica gt white (sold)In need of a rust free chassis!!!!

Jaws4God

#12

yeah I know the feeling.. I use to have an air ride, and lambo doors.. but since mine was a daily driver I took those off and feel like my car won't reach its full potential..

Plus its even tougher when you have people in your area that have engine builds going on.. (Matt.. :-P) or other guys who have show cars that they take to HIN.. (Nick :-P)

and right now .. mine is acting up.. having some kinda power problem.. something draining battery..

so really I just try to be thankful that I have a 6gc that I love and enjoy the community that goes with it.. and I know someday I'll get my bills paid and be able to spend more time on her..

~Daniel~ No Longer Celica Owner.. moved on to a 03 WRX-EJ207

njccmd2002

#13

god, many wish to have a car like yours. I lurk ebay too, all the time. You have reached so far in so little time. I work full time, and still not able to do what you have done.

I mean, what else is there, what else would you like your car to have. I enjoy my car with crappy engine. Heck, my wife is driving a brand new 2008 camry, and i take my celica over the camry anyday. If i had your car i would be in nirvana.

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Random_Stranger

#14

Man, I get like that. But you are missing the beauty in it. If you won the lotto, trust me, you would get a car that everyone else has, or people just like you. This Celica is not like any other car. For one, they are hard as hell to find, especially fixed up, and you may disagree, but compare to other vehicles you see out there. Second, it has the most bad ass bodies on a Celica in Celica History. Last, going back to my point about the lotto.

You may not realize it, but it is fun to be broke and do things little by little. Because you appreciate every little thing you do to you car. I remember how scared I was just taking the cluster apart to make those lights red. And people notice all those lil things you do here and there and no matter how much faster their car is, they acknowledge it. Fixing up a car, yes, you do want to be noticed, but this is a time to humble yourself my friend.

It is a time to sit back and say "I have come a long way, and there is much more to be done". I have a desire to own a car like Tufy's, because someone simply told me I will never have that car. I am doing things I thought I could never be capable of, such as doing my own car mods, patience, being noticed/standing out from the rest, knowledge about autos and so on. I have owned my car for 4 years now (Well..... 4 years in Feb) and this year was the first time I did a mod. I am so grateful that I am almost done with the exterior and soon can begin saving up for a swap. After that, I will only have to worry about having someone do the back end (because I ain't doin' it!) and then I can start a new project.

But this isn't about me, it is about you. Be thankful you have a car that can be beefed up and still be reliable, unlike some of those other show boats on the streets out there. Stick around.

91 MR2 Turbo SW20, 92 MR2 Turbo SW20, 95 Celica GT ST204

DEATH

#15

"What do you guys do when you're at an all time low?" - Hit boost!

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QUOTE (bccentaur3 @ Oct 21, 2008 - 10:04 PM)

>I'll take Bob Marleys advice and not worry be happy. hahaha.

Pretty sure that was Bobby Mcfaren [MSP or something like that - working off of a 20yo memory here

] dude.

I feel you tho - I've been there with various previous Celicas. You get to a point where you feel you're done and it gets somewhat depressing. Tho for me - the boost or the striving for it has always made me smile again.
Give it some time - don't just sell off the car. I did that before and I can tell you from experience - you will regret it. That's your baby - go love her some.

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bccentaur3

#16

But I think I've loved her enough. Having a lot of bills to pay don't help much either. Thats why I can sell her with no regrets, because when I do have money I'll start fresh and do it all up.

98 Celica gt red- totaled deer94 Celica st black DD (bad weather beater)- totaled deer95 Celica gt silver- chassis sold88 Celica All-Trac (Burned to a crisp)94 Celica gt white (sold)In need of a rust free chassis!!!!

Culpable04

#17

how do you pay for school ?

x_itchy_b_x

#18

I clean things.

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RickJamesBish

#19

I don't see where the low point is...you've exhausted money to get your car the way you want it, and it's gone through two stages. I'd call that success.

DEATH

#20

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QUOTE (x_itchy_b_x @ Oct 22, 2008 - 2:42 PM)

>I clean things.

x2 - Actually I like to completely strip large portions of the car down to the frame and clean, prep and paint everything, use all new gaskets/seals/etc to put it all back to OEM quality and take my sweet time doing it all perfectly.

Maybe that's what you should try.

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bccentaur3

#21

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QUOTE (Culpable04 @ Oct 22, 2008 - 1:37 PM)

>how do you pay for school ?

I work part time wit hthe city either mowing at the golf course or working the ice rinks in the winter time. And I also ref youth football

98 Celica gt red- totaled deer94 Celica st black DD (bad weather beater)- totaled deer95 Celica gt silver- chassis sold88 Celica All-Trac (Burned to a crisp)94 Celica gt white (sold)In need of a rust free chassis!!!!

Culpable04

#22

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QUOTE (bccentaur3 @ Oct 22, 2008 - 3:33 PM)

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QUOTE (Culpable04 @ Oct 22, 2008 - 1:37 PM)

>how do you pay for school ?

I work part time wit hthe city either mowing at the golf course or working the ice rinks in the winter time. And I also ref youth football

great ! and with all that you also had money left to mod your car like this ? you should be thank full !

a lot of members here have better jobs than you and can't afford to do all the things you'd done, once you finish school you'll be in a better financial situation and will be able to do more things. just keep your head up, focus on school and you'll be just fine.

I'm going to school myself and my car is a way to relax and do something I like, not to stress over it, if I'd have to be stressed about my car, I'd just sell it.

Remember this is a Hobby not a necessity

TRD_Ian

#23

i havent been on here long enough to know you or your car...but i guess you have done alot in a year and a half..be glad of that...now sit back and save some money enjoy your car how it is for right now and get planing/saving for something unique to do to your celi.....ur obviously dedicated to ur work and school and your car but for now limit it to work and school for these coming winter months and come back in the spring with some thing to make some jaws drop...dont rush ur car..."rome was not built in a day" "baby steps sir.....baby steps" good luck!

i hate snow, missing my celica

bccentaur3

#24

You guys don't understand. Although I live in Minnesota, thats when all my modding happens. Except over the summer when I did the 3s swap. I boosted my car in below zero weather in a tiny garage. Thats why I plan on naming my tuning shop Blizzard Tuning. hahaha

98 Celica gt red- totaled deer94 Celica st black DD (bad weather beater)- totaled deer95 Celica gt silver- chassis sold88 Celica All-Trac (Burned to a crisp)94 Celica gt white (sold)In need of a rust free chassis!!!!

99GT

#25

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QUOTE (_Jim_ @ Oct 20, 2008 - 9:33 PM)

>Hmmm well the answer here ^ should be PLENTY as well. My car has a tire size 225/45/17, I have an LSD with very long gears (which helps in traction and racing) you CAN buy an adjustable suspension, they sell boost controllers that you can control boost by gear, and a set of softer tires. There are plenty of hondas in the 10's that are street cars....they are on the same plat form we are....as well as srt4's, gst's, cobalts, etc....You would be amazed if you saw what times these cars are putting down. The problem with us is that we dwell on that fact that we cant/dont have gt4's over on this side of the pond. If we embraced our platform there is NO reason why we cant put down some serious times like every other FWD car that em brace there platform and learn to work with it. Dont get me wrong, if you put my setup in an MR2 it would put down a faster time....of course. But how often do I really launch the car? How many times have I left a traffic light or stop sign letting the clutch go at 6000 rpms? Very very rarely/never. The car isn't just about making a certain time down the track.....thats just retarded, its about the way the car feels, and what makes you happy. If I run 12.5 and Im against an MR2 with the same horsepower and he runs a 12.1 doesn't mean anything in terms of how the car feels 95% of the time. If I came across that same MR2 on the highway on the ride home and we decided to "play" a bit.......neither one of us would pull on one another. So now my "12.5" car feels like and can run with a "12.1" car. People get caught up on numbers a little to much, I think people need to realize how often they will be in that situation where the launch actually becomes a factor. normal driving with a blast of boost my car is a "12.1" car, accelerating at wot onto the highway is a "12.1" car, a spirited side by side straight line run from a roll my car is a "12.1" (wow which is also what most street races are, not that it was what I was referring to, much just caught my attention

lol) If you plans are to have the FASTEST anything, dont bother because somebody will have more money/time/resources to be faster. If you like your celica and wont to modify it because you like the way it looks but wish it had some get up and go to it, but dont do it because all you read is FWD this and FWD that......I SAY GO FOR IT, I am. I know I wont have 100% out of my car because it is FWD, but I will have 100% out of my car 95% out of the time. Besides there is nothing better than getting smoked on the launch and having enough power to catch,pass, and all out spank the competitor........ITS MY FAVORITE.

streblo

#26

OP drives a girl car

tomazws

#27

You know.. seriously though... I thought an "all time low" would be like.. gf cheated on u, going through a break up, business failure, diagnosed a disease, lost a body part, or something like that...

But having an "all time low" just because your car is not as nice as your friends'?

What?!?!?

This post has been edited by tomazws: Oct 23, 2008 - 2:52 PM

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Add45

#28

honestly if your car has all that done to it, enjoy it because i would kill to have a descent car.

D-Man

#29

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QUOTE (Add45 @ Oct 23, 2008 - 3:10 PM)

>... i would kill to have a descent car.

X2; my only problem is that i don't know WHO to kill

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Add45

#30

lol exactly

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