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what is next on your list of to do's for the car?
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QUOTE (marco-polo @ Sep 23, 2009 - 8:35 PM) *
>what is next on your list of to do's for the car?

Go to junkyards and find a good 2 post spoiler, paint it black, and then get raisers wink.gif

1996 Toyota Celica GT (GT4 conversion) -SOLD :(2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro -Daily Driver
Very nice look man! You've even got JDM tails; didn't notice that 'til the second time around. Now you just need some springs and projectors! wink.gif

1998 Toyota Celica GT2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi2007 Toyota Tacoma 4x41974 Datsun 260Z1997 Subaru Legacy L WagonKind of missin' my Celica GT! Hit me up if you're ever in my area. I'm always down for a meet.
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QUOTE (johnnehh @ Sep 23, 2009 - 10:47 PM) *
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QUOTE (marco-polo @ Sep 23, 2009 - 8:35 PM) *
>what is next on your list of to do's for the car?

Go to junkyards and find a good 2 post spoiler, paint it black, and then get raisers wink.gif


that is on my list to, vincent_doggy has some sick raiser blocks if you haven't already seen them!
he has so much on sale like you wouldn't believe, thats where i got my interior! biggrin.gif
Well, this was a little unexpected (Unless you've been talking to me in the chatroom or AIM)

Yesterday I took out all the back seats! biggrin.gif





I like it.





And then today I went out and got a Boost/Vacuum guage.







That's not where it's going to sit forever, I'm going to buy a red bulb for it and a pod to sit in a better spot wink.gif

1996 Toyota Celica GT (GT4 conversion) -SOLD :(2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro -Daily Driver
...why the gauge?

'97 ST\ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+[sold 10/18]'93 MX-5LE
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QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Sep 26, 2009 - 11:24 PM) *
>...why the gauge?

On sale. Lol.

My friend has one and I've always liked it.

Although it doesn't do much, it gives it a neat look in my opinion.

Kinda like most of the mods I've done to my car rolleyes.gif

1996 Toyota Celica GT (GT4 conversion) -SOLD :(2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro -Daily Driver
No, I disagree with that entirely. Your visual mods are just visual...but you don't have a turbo...so what is it measuring?

Your visual mods are purely visual, they don't really serve a function on our cars...but this is something that is supposed to be function-only...nawmean?

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Sep 27, 2009 - 12:55 AM

'97 ST\ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+[sold 10/18]'93 MX-5LE
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QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Sep 27, 2009 - 12:53 AM) *
>No, I disagree with that entirely. Your visual mods are just visual...but you don't have a turbo...so what is it measuring?

Know what I mean?

Vacuum.

1996 Toyota Celica GT (GT4 conversion) -SOLD :(2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro -Daily Driver
Maybe you haven't realized it, but that gauge doesn't look tasteful at all, especially in that spot. Just trying to steer you into a cleaner way of modding. smile.gif

Past -7A-FTE: Will never forget youPresent -3rd Gen3S-GTE: Swap in progressQUOTE (SinisterSinner @ Dec 19, 2009 - 10:52 AM)I dont want to even think of turbos, they blow up way too often...
He said it's not permanent, obviously he's missing the cup/pod. Just an early post to share his excitement about getting his 1st aftermarket gauge. What a bummer OOBE.

PS. How's boosting (or suctioning tongue.gif) going without the crap in the back?

Mike W1996 Toyota Celica ST205 GT-FOURGT2860RS turbine, TiAL mvr44, JE 86.5φ piston, Clutchmasters FX400, APEX P-FC269awhp / 273ft-lbs
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QUOTE (OOBE @ Sep 27, 2009 - 1:38 AM) *
>Maybe you haven't realized it, but that gauge doesn't look tasteful at all, especially in that spot. Just trying to steer you into a cleaner way of modding. smile.gif

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QUOTE (johnnehh @ Sep 26, 2009 - 11:10 PM) *
>That's not where it's going to sit forever, I'm going to buy a red bulb for it and a pod to sit in a better spot wink.gif

^^^^^



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QUOTE (delusionz @ Sep 27, 2009 - 2:30 AM) *
>He said it's not permanent, obviously he's missing the cup/pod. Just an early post to share his excitement about getting his 1st aftermarket gauge. What a bummer OOBE.

PS. How's boosting (or suctioning tongue.gif) going without the crap in the back?

Haha. It pulls a little harder. It can keep up with my friends VR6 with lots of mods that runs a 15.2. I haven't been down to the track, but we'll see wink.gif

I'm debating pulling out the subs. For racing definitely, but I think today I might yank the box out and see if it makes a big difference.

1996 Toyota Celica GT (GT4 conversion) -SOLD :(2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro -Daily Driver
Might as well take out the spare tyre if you havnt too.

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No biggie. Not flaming or being unfriendly. Just saying. smile.gif

Past -7A-FTE: Will never forget youPresent -3rd Gen3S-GTE: Swap in progressQUOTE (SinisterSinner @ Dec 19, 2009 - 10:52 AM)I dont want to even think of turbos, they blow up way too often...
Not feeling the boost gauge.

"God created turbo lag to give V8's a chance"
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QUOTE (johnnehh @ Sep 27, 2009 - 8:56 AM) *
>I'm debating pulling out the subs. For racing definitely, but I think today I might yank the box out and see if it makes a big difference.


With our cars, I've noticed that every bit of weight reduction makes a noticeable difference. I can clearly notice the contrast in boost response and how the car pulls from a dead stop. Might be a placebo effect, but other cars I've ridden don't seem to feel different with less weight in the back.

Past -7A-FTE: Will never forget youPresent -3rd Gen3S-GTE: Swap in progressQUOTE (SinisterSinner @ Dec 19, 2009 - 10:52 AM)I dont want to even think of turbos, they blow up way too often...
Theres alot you can yank from the car without even changing the look or the functionality, I've taken out a medium dog worth.

It feels even better when your battery is mounted to the middle of the boot.

Mike W1996 Toyota Celica ST205 GT-FOURGT2860RS turbine, TiAL mvr44, JE 86.5φ piston, Clutchmasters FX400, APEX P-FC269awhp / 273ft-lbs
eh not a fan of the boost gauge.

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Ordered a few things...





And painted the bulbs for the gauges red with 'Radiant Fire' touch-up paint... Looks pretty good. I'll post pics when everything's done.

1996 Toyota Celica GT (GT4 conversion) -SOLD :(2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro -Daily Driver
Not really feelin' this gauge direction you're suddenly taking...but good luck with it.

'97 ST\ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+[sold 10/18]'93 MX-5LE
why not just save for the actual go fast bits and pieces (ie...turbo) so you actually have a reason to get gauges? you started off strong...careful
Or a suspension kit biggrin.gif

Mike W1996 Toyota Celica ST205 GT-FOURGT2860RS turbine, TiAL mvr44, JE 86.5φ piston, Clutchmasters FX400, APEX P-FC269awhp / 273ft-lbs
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QUOTE (whatthe @ Oct 1, 2009 - 4:23 AM) *
>Should try get this if its still possible, for sleek approach.
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=63851

Couldn't afford it.

Got this instead;




Yes, I know there's a few things wrong with these pictures.

I'm going to clean my car up real well tomorrow, I'm going to the Fairfield meet on Saturday.
Those wires will also be cleaned up and hidden. It was just a test to see if I did everything correctly.

1996 Toyota Celica GT (GT4 conversion) -SOLD :(2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro -Daily Driver

(cell phone pic)

Bought authentic Sparco brackets from upscaleauto (member), waiting for them to arrive.

1996 Toyota Celica GT (GT4 conversion) -SOLD :(2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro -Daily Driver
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QUOTE (johnnehh @ Oct 3, 2009 - 12:03 AM) *
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(cell phone pic)

Bought authentic Sparco brackets from upscaleauto (member), waiting for them to arrive.


oooooo.....those are nice! how much?

lol
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QUOTE (BeefyT @ Oct 3, 2009 - 12:08 AM) *
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QUOTE (johnnehh @ Oct 3, 2009 - 12:03 AM) *
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(cell phone pic)

Bought authentic Sparco brackets from upscaleauto (member), waiting for them to arrive.


oooooo.....those are nice! how much?

$40 from my friend Jerry! Score!

The brackets were $180 haha.

1996 Toyota Celica GT (GT4 conversion) -SOLD :(2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro -Daily Driver
Haven't updated this in a while. Hah.

Here's some of my progression!

I liked the look laugh.gif


Most interior lights are now red (looks less pink in real life lmao)


Digital Tach and shift light


Gauge pod and red bulbs


Switch to control cold cathodes


Hyper-White back up lights


Sprayed the rear Toyota emblem flat black (yes, I know, it needs some cleaning up)


Much lighter sub. A single 12" now instead of two 10"s. (The wiring is crap because I'm going to have to take it out when I go drag racing next weekend)


And last but definitely not least... SPARCOS!


Authentic Sparco brackets & sliders




I get to go racing in Sacramento on the 18th. Anyone wanna meet me there? biggrin.gif

1996 Toyota Celica GT (GT4 conversion) -SOLD :(2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro -Daily Driver
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QUOTE (johnnehh @ Sep 30, 2009 - 1:25 AM) *
>Ordered a few things...





And painted the bulbs for the gauges red with 'Radiant Fire' touch-up paint... Looks pretty good. I'll post pics when everything's done.

how much did you get your pod for and from where?
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QUOTE (sunwukongg @ Oct 13, 2009 - 1:54 PM) *
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QUOTE (johnnehh @ Sep 30, 2009 - 1:25 AM) *
>Ordered a few things...

And painted the bulbs for the gauges red with 'Radiant Fire' touch-up paint... Looks pretty good. I'll post pics when everything's done.

how much did you get your pod for and from where?

$15 from ebay. It's a universal one.

I wouldn't recommend getting one, though. They don't fit our cars very well. There's a huge gap in mine. I'd spend some extra $$ and get the one that the member here sells. I bought this to get a cheap way out, and I paid for it with it looking horrible.

1996 Toyota Celica GT (GT4 conversion) -SOLD :(2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro -Daily Driver