well, if things go bad with the shipping and what not, let me know and i'll send you the link for a company here in the states. all the subaru guys i hang out with at rallyx events really love them and they just recently made a universal set that costs under $20. if my ikea flaps fell apart, i would have some by now, but i keep waiting for the ikea mudflaps to die before i buy the rally armor mudflaps.
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Sucks we're all waiting on them. If these never come, I'll be sure to give you a PM about it.
QUOTE (windowlicker @ Dec 4, 2009 - 12:26 AM) 
>well, if things go bad with the shipping and what not, let me know and i'll send you the link for a company here in the states. all the subaru guys i hang out with at rallyx events really love them and they just recently made a universal set that costs under $20. if my ikea flaps fell apart, i would have some by now, but i keep waiting for the ikea mudflaps to die before i buy the rally armor mudflaps.
Sucks we're all waiting on them. If these never come, I'll be sure to give you a PM about it.
There have been some postal worker strikes in the UK, maybe they got caught up in all of that???
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Going back to the speakers, I may have missed it but did you end up going with 6.5 or 8in speakers?
if it was 6.5 you had to make custom brackets?
and for 8in speakers...is it possible to put them in w/out having to fab/modify anything?
if it was 6.5 you had to make custom brackets?
and for 8in speakers...is it possible to put them in w/out having to fab/modify anything?
They were 6.5 and we had to make a custom front bracket out of sheet metal
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Yep. Btw, I realized why my speakers are popping and stuff. The aux cord that came with the unit is crud. I realized the speakers sound great with radio and CD/DVD, but not with that. I have a new aux chord I'll be installing tomorrow and that should fix all my issues
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QUOTE (96stgreendemon @ Dec 5, 2009 - 1:18 AM)
>They were 6.5 and we had to make a custom front bracket out of sheet metal
Yep. Btw, I realized why my speakers are popping and stuff. The aux cord that came with the unit is crud. I realized the speakers sound great with radio and CD/DVD, but not with that. I have a new aux chord I'll be installing tomorrow and that should fix all my issues
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A couple new shots:
Btw, I came to the sudden realization. DONT TAKE A CAR WITH DECALS TO AN AUTO CAR WASH. I've done this like 4 times since I put the decals on with no problems. On the black box that encloses the 4 on the passenger side, a small part of it has chipped off. Needless to say, even though almost impossible to see, it pissed me off. I'll be doing washes by hand, but now I'm worried about winter. If ice is on there, then gets ripped off on a bump, I don't want it to take vinyl with it. If it gets worse, sad as it sounds, I'll be removing the decals and focusing on making it just a simple white Celica... which would break my heart. Maybe I'm over reacting to a freak situation, but now I'm just nervous about what I thought would be a 5-7 year long strong bond. ANYwho...
I fixed the aux cable to the nicer one from my Prius. Now there is no popping and the sound quality actually sounds like the Alpines I thought I had. Here's a few pictures. If anyone installs an aux cable into their head unit, I heartily suggest you don't use the one it comes with. This one is a Belkin and works flawlessly:
Btw, I came to the sudden realization. DONT TAKE A CAR WITH DECALS TO AN AUTO CAR WASH. I've done this like 4 times since I put the decals on with no problems. On the black box that encloses the 4 on the passenger side, a small part of it has chipped off. Needless to say, even though almost impossible to see, it pissed me off. I'll be doing washes by hand, but now I'm worried about winter. If ice is on there, then gets ripped off on a bump, I don't want it to take vinyl with it. If it gets worse, sad as it sounds, I'll be removing the decals and focusing on making it just a simple white Celica... which would break my heart. Maybe I'm over reacting to a freak situation, but now I'm just nervous about what I thought would be a 5-7 year long strong bond. ANYwho...
I fixed the aux cable to the nicer one from my Prius. Now there is no popping and the sound quality actually sounds like the Alpines I thought I had. Here's a few pictures. If anyone installs an aux cable into their head unit, I heartily suggest you don't use the one it comes with. This one is a Belkin and works flawlessly:
Hey man did you get your mud flaps yet? I'm still waiting for mine!!!
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No. I wouldn't worry about yours yet.. you've been waiting much less than I have. According to them, I get them by the end of next week.
QUOTE (Tech-Nics @ Dec 5, 2009 - 11:37 PM)
>Hey man did you get your mud flaps yet? I'm still waiting for mine!!!
No. I wouldn't worry about yours yet.. you've been waiting much less than I have. According to them, I get them by the end of next week.
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call em up and say "is wayne brady gonna have to choke a b*tch??"
QUOTE (CastrolCelica @ Dec 5, 2009 - 10:42 PM)
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No. I wouldn't worry about yours yet.. you've been waiting much less than I have. According to them, I get them by the end of next week.
QUOTE (Tech-Nics @ Dec 5, 2009 - 11:37 PM)
>Hey man did you get your mud flaps yet? I'm still waiting for mine!!!
No. I wouldn't worry about yours yet.. you've been waiting much less than I have. According to them, I get them by the end of next week.
call em up and say "is wayne brady gonna have to choke a b*tch??"
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what you could do is clear coar over the decals to prevent them from being destroyed and would also protect from fading.
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I keep forgeting to call you but my drill is in your car. I will prob. just come up there so that we dont have to ship it.
QUOTE (CastrolCelica @ Dec 6, 2009 - 2:33 AM)
>Btw, I came to the sudden realization. DONT TAKE A CAR WITH DECALS TO AN AUTO CAR WASH. I've done this like 4 times since I put the decals on with no problems. On the black box that encloses the 4 on the passenger side, a small part of it has chipped off. Needless to say, even though almost impossible to see, it pissed me off. I'll be doing washes by hand, but now I'm worried about winter. If ice is on there, then gets ripped off on a bump, I don't want it to take vinyl with it. If it gets worse, sad as it sounds, I'll be removing the decals and focusing on making it just a simple white Celica... which would break my heart. Maybe I'm over reacting to a freak situation, but now I'm just nervous about what I thought would be a 5-7 year long strong bond. ANYwho...
what you could do is clear coar over the decals to prevent them from being destroyed and would also protect from fading.
P.S.
I keep forgeting to call you but my drill is in your car. I will prob. just come up there so that we dont have to ship it.
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That works bud. I called you a couple times but you didn't pick up.
Btw, the clear coat idea is a bad idea. While it protects it, when the decals start to loosen up over time, then instead of just having to take off decals, you'll have to respray the car because of the clear coat damage. That and, decals flex with heat and cold. It would cause the clear coat to crack very quickly.
This post has been edited by CastrolCelica: Dec 7, 2009 - 11:30 AM
QUOTE (hatchy_gt-s @ Dec 6, 2009 - 4:29 PM)
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what you could do is clear coar over the decals to prevent them from being destroyed and would also protect from fading.
P.S.
I keep forgeting to call you but my drill is in your car. I will prob. just come up there so that we dont have to ship it.
QUOTE (CastrolCelica @ Dec 6, 2009 - 2:33 AM)
>Btw, I came to the sudden realization. DONT TAKE A CAR WITH DECALS TO AN AUTO CAR WASH. I've done this like 4 times since I put the decals on with no problems. On the black box that encloses the 4 on the passenger side, a small part of it has chipped off. Needless to say, even though almost impossible to see, it pissed me off. I'll be doing washes by hand, but now I'm worried about winter. If ice is on there, then gets ripped off on a bump, I don't want it to take vinyl with it. If it gets worse, sad as it sounds, I'll be removing the decals and focusing on making it just a simple white Celica... which would break my heart. Maybe I'm over reacting to a freak situation, but now I'm just nervous about what I thought would be a 5-7 year long strong bond. ANYwho...
what you could do is clear coar over the decals to prevent them from being destroyed and would also protect from fading.
P.S.
I keep forgeting to call you but my drill is in your car. I will prob. just come up there so that we dont have to ship it.
That works bud. I called you a couple times but you didn't pick up
.Btw, the clear coat idea is a bad idea. While it protects it, when the decals start to loosen up over time, then instead of just having to take off decals, you'll have to respray the car because of the clear coat damage. That and, decals flex with heat and cold. It would cause the clear coat to crack very quickly.
This post has been edited by CastrolCelica: Dec 7, 2009 - 11:30 AM
A perfect day for .......MUDFLAPS! Just got them in last night 
, and today it's snowing. Couldn't be better 
. They're big, very thick and durable, and the rears have a nice support plate that I kinda wish the fronts had as well. Don't bother with the self tapping bolt for the fronts, it doesn't work.. I tried. The rear need you to bolt, washer and nut the last hole so it's connected to the metal plate on every hole. Took about 35 minutes to install, and that was mostly because the directions were very vague and I was trying to figure out what they heck it all meant. Besides the one bolt, washer and nut on the rear two , just use your stock screws. They're better than what the kit came with. Also, don't bother with the 5mm spacer. It's pointless.
This post has been edited by CastrolCelica: Dec 7, 2009 - 10:44 AM
, and today it's snowing. Couldn't be better . They're big, very thick and durable, and the rears have a nice support plate that I kinda wish the fronts had as well. Don't bother with the self tapping bolt for the fronts, it doesn't work.. I tried. The rear need you to bolt, washer and nut the last hole so it's connected to the metal plate on every hole. Took about 35 minutes to install, and that was mostly because the directions were very vague and I was trying to figure out what they heck it all meant. Besides the one bolt, washer and nut on the rear two , just use your stock screws. They're better than what the kit came with. Also, don't bother with the 5mm spacer. It's pointless.
This post has been edited by CastrolCelica: Dec 7, 2009 - 10:44 AM
Awesome!!! I hope my black ones come soon haha. Yours looks super Sweet! I love it!
they do look pretty damn good.
not bad not bad, but they will drag when we put coilovers on it lol, love the way they look thought, btw i seen you still got aerls drill, when ya plan on coming back down?
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Unknown, surprise Christmas gift???? Haha, I can't afford to do all that atm. As for coming down, I donno when I could to be honest with you. My month is very busy with the holidays, my other project, and my wedding. He said he might be able to come up though and pick it up, which would be great, so we'll see. Either way, his drill is safe and sound and waiting for Aerl. If he wants me to ship it instead, I don't really mind at all.
Thanks for the compliments on the flaps. I love them.
QUOTE (96stgreendemon @ Dec 7, 2009 - 2:38 PM)
>not bad not bad, but they will drag when we put coilovers on it lol, love the way they look thought, btw i seen you still got aerls drill, when ya plan on coming back down?
Unknown, surprise Christmas gift???? Haha, I can't afford to do all that atm
. As for coming down, I donno when I could to be honest with you. My month is very busy with the holidays, my other project, and my wedding. He said he might be able to come up though and pick it up, which would be great, so we'll see. Either way, his drill is safe and sound and waiting for Aerl. If he wants me to ship it instead, I don't really mind at all.Thanks for the compliments on the flaps. I love them.
sorry, but if you put mud flaps on and lower the car, it will not look right at all. just my opinion. if you're going for the rally look, leave it stock height. it'd be like putting mud tires on a low rider truck, very contradicting.
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Haha, I never intended on lowering it. That was all Kyle. I do however plan on replacing my suspension, but trust me. It wiil stay stock height. Like you said, it would look weird to see a lowered rally car.
This post has been edited by CastrolCelica: Dec 7, 2009 - 3:14 PM
QUOTE (windowlicker @ Dec 7, 2009 - 3:17 PM)
>sorry, but if you put mud flaps on and lower the car, it will not look right at all. just my opinion. if you're going for the rally look, leave it stock height. it'd be like putting mud tires on a low rider truck, very contradicting.
Haha, I never intended on lowering it. That was all Kyle
. I do however plan on replacing my suspension, but trust me. It wiil stay stock height. Like you said, it would look weird to see a lowered rally car.
This post has been edited by CastrolCelica: Dec 7, 2009 - 3:14 PM
Sh*t. I'd donate a kidney for those mudflaps.
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Cool....quite possibly my favourite non GT4 on 6gc...well done.
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And I'd donate a kidney for a GT-4...... do I dare say..................TRADE?
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Wow, why thank you. That's quite the compliment!
This post has been edited by CastrolCelica: Dec 7, 2009 - 3:19 PM
QUOTE (delusionz @ Dec 7, 2009 - 2:30 PM)
>Sh*t. I'd donate a kidney for those mudflaps.
And I'd donate a kidney for a GT-4...... do I dare say..................TRADE?
COUGH (dumbest trade in the world.....) COUGH
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QUOTE (Nial @ Dec 7, 2009 - 3:12 PM)
>Cool....quite possibly my favourite non GT4 on 6gc...well done.
Wow, why thank you. That's quite the compliment!
This post has been edited by CastrolCelica: Dec 7, 2009 - 3:19 PM
Awesome mudflaps castrol! I think it definitely completes the look now. Oh and I feel like saying it again, I absolutely love your celica
I want to drive it. :'(
My Castrol sticker kit arrived today for my Corolla WRC........... so I`ll be joining you with the Castrol look soon.....when I get time to put the stickers on.
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You'll need a lot of time, and one other person. It took us 3 solid work days, and I wouldn't have been able to do it myself that's for sure.
I can't wait to see it on your Corolla. I really like the style of your car and it will be nice to see ours match. One question though. You had blue mudflaps on yours, didn't you? Are you going to change them out?
QUOTE (Nial @ Dec 8, 2009 - 2:49 PM)
>My Castrol sticker kit arrived today for my Corolla WRC........... so I`ll be joining you with the Castrol look soon.....when I get time to put the stickers on.
You'll need a lot of time, and one other person. It took us 3 solid work days, and I wouldn't have been able to do it myself that's for sure.
I can't wait to see it on your Corolla. I really like the style of your car and it will be nice to see ours match. One question though. You had blue mudflaps on yours, didn't you? Are you going to change them out?
No its got Red Mudflaps .....although rally mudflaps are very easily come by here.
.....although rally mudflaps are very easily come by here.
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Ah great then. I thought you had blue on there somewhere. My memory is going fuzzy, I swear. Must be the holiday season taking it's toll on me.
QUOTE (Nial @ Dec 8, 2009 - 3:29 PM)
>No its got Red Mudflaps .....although rally mudflaps are very easily come by here.
.....although rally mudflaps are very easily come by here.Ah great then
. I thought you had blue on there somewhere. My memory is going fuzzy, I swear. Must be the holiday season taking it's toll on me.