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Although my celica aint slow, jdm ftw
Although my celica aint slow, jdm ftw
What are some thing I can do to keep my interest in my Celica? - 6G Celicas Forums
I lost interest in my celica once, so I sold it and I've had several cars since then, but yet, here I am with a 6th gen celica again... They really do just have a certain feel to them that most other cars don't. Honestly, if you don't have the know-how or resources for a swap or turbo though, it won't be fast, but most other "tuner/import" cars out there require a similar amount of money/know-how to be fast too so do your research before you buy anything else if you decide to sell the celica. For example, I had an alltrac, put a few bolt ons to it, and it was faster than a 6gc, but I wanted it faster and the thing holding me back was the turbo, well the cheapest turbo kit for the power I wanted was like $2k so I didn't do it. Same story for my WRX... Same story for my celica GTS... Same story for my miata, except, I actually will eventually turbo that, lol. So, my advice is look on some forums of some other cars you've been looking at and see how hard it is to tune them before you buy one.
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Small world, most of my family lives in Bedminster and my parents grew up there.
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QUOTE (FrankB2 @ Jan 18, 2013 - 6:42 AM) 
>I live in Bucks County, PA.
Small world, most of my family lives in Bedminster and my parents grew up there.
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Haha! QFT about the Saturn, I just picked up a 5speed Saturn SL1 to drive while fixing my Celica. Haven't started fixing the Celica yet, so sometimes I still drive it. It's like lightning comparitively.
QUOTE (black13 @ Jan 18, 2013 - 2:19 AM)
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lol so true. But it has to be a ****ty car usually.
I drove a Saturn for a month while I was working on my celi and boy that first drive after it was done was just priceless. Although driving anything after a Saturn is an improvement.
QUOTE (richee3 @ Jan 16, 2013 - 8:44 PM)
>I lost interest in mine once too. My solution: I drove something else for a while. Trust me, you'll REALLY want your aging, slow, oversteering, but cherished Celica back. As strange as it sounds, the 6th gen Celica just has a certain "feel" that other cars just can't match. Of course, boosting and swapping are great options to give the car the power you want. However, both cost a lot of money and if we all had that much money, odds are we wouldn't be tinkering around with Celicas. My advice: Freshen the car up. New struts, ball joints, tie rod ends, polyurethane bushings, sway bar end links, take the seats out and steam clean everything, etc. You get the idea. It'll still cost a good bit of money, but it can be done one day at a time. Even if your car still feels good, there's room for improvement by replacing aging parts. Plus it's a great feeling to replace parts yourself then take the car for a drive and be able to feel the results. It's also cheaper than car payments. When you are finished fixing everything up and you still aren't interested in the car, all of the new parts are an excellent selling point.
lol so true. But it has to be a ****ty car usually.
I drove a Saturn for a month while I was working on my celi and boy that first drive after it was done was just priceless. Although driving anything after a Saturn is an improvement.
Haha! QFT about the Saturn, I just picked up a 5speed Saturn SL1 to drive while fixing my Celica. Haven't started fixing the Celica yet, so sometimes I still drive it. It's like lightning comparitively.
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Or unless your a driver for pizza hut covering the whole downtown of San Antonio!.. if I were to ask James Bond which non-$100k car he would use, I KNOW he would pick a Celica
QUOTE (Box @ Jan 18, 2013 - 2:21 AM)
>...Unless you live on a majestic mountainside, car with good handling doesn't really get much use...
Or unless your a driver for pizza hut covering the whole downtown of San Antonio!.. if I were to ask James Bond which non-$100k car he would use, I KNOW he would pick a Celica
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Disagreed, good handling to me speaks of a proper car, and that always has use. 95% of my driving is 45~ MPH city streets, and I utilize me handling daily, just depends on which corners can be taken swiftly. That's the best part of the 7A. it can be flogged while remaining at legal speeds.
This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Jan 20, 2013 - 11:59 PM
QUOTE (Box @ Jan 18, 2013 - 2:21 AM)
>Car with good handling doesn't really get much use.
Disagreed, good handling to me speaks of a proper car, and that always has use. 95% of my driving is 45~ MPH city streets, and I utilize me handling daily, just depends on which corners can be taken swiftly. That's the best part of the 7A. it can be flogged while remaining at legal speeds.
This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Jan 20, 2013 - 11:59 PM
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I agree completely with Ferdi
QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Jan 21, 2013 - 12:59 AM)
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Disagreed, good handling to me speaks of a proper car, and that always has use. 95% of my driving is 45~ MPH city streets, and I utilize me handling daily, just depends on which corners can be taken swiftly. That's the best part of the 7A. it can be flogged while remaining at legal speeds.
QUOTE (Box @ Jan 18, 2013 - 2:21 AM)
>Car with good handling doesn't really get much use.
Disagreed, good handling to me speaks of a proper car, and that always has use. 95% of my driving is 45~ MPH city streets, and I utilize me handling daily, just depends on which corners can be taken swiftly. That's the best part of the 7A. it can be flogged while remaining at legal speeds.
I agree completely with Ferdi
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ive had mine 7a @ 160km/h (100 Mph)
QUOTE (Box @ Jan 17, 2013 - 5:34 PM)
>They're not that bad. I've gotten mine up to somewhere above 80 when I shouldn't have. 
ive had mine 7a @ 160km/h (100 Mph)
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Read in full context. 95% of my driving is at 55 mph on straight pieces of highway. So handling capabilities is irrelevant.
QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Jan 20, 2013 - 10:59 PM)
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Disagreed, good handling to me speaks of a proper car, and that always has use. 95% of my driving is 45~ MPH city streets, and I utilize me handling daily, just depends on which corners can be taken swiftly. That's the best part of the 7A. it can be flogged while remaining at legal speeds.
QUOTE (Box @ Jan 18, 2013 - 2:21 AM)
>Car with good handling doesn't really get much use.
Disagreed, good handling to me speaks of a proper car, and that always has use. 95% of my driving is 45~ MPH city streets, and I utilize me handling daily, just depends on which corners can be taken swiftly. That's the best part of the 7A. it can be flogged while remaining at legal speeds.
Read in full context.
95% of my driving is at 55 mph on straight pieces of highway. So handling capabilities is irrelevant.
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
Fair enough, but my statement stands.
'97 ST\ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+[sold 10/18]'93 MX-5LE
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Yeah I didn't have much choice though. It was my first car and my parents who helped me buy it insisted I had an auto. If I had the time I would love to swap it to a manual, but I don't.
QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Jan 18, 2013 - 12:04 AM)
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Having a standard would definitely keep you more interested in the Celica.
Buying an automatic was your first mistake
I swapped mine from auto to manual and now I never get bored of her.
No matter how slow and under powered she might be, no matter how many problems might occur from her age, and no matter how bored of her I might get when I'm not driving her, as soon as I sit in that seat, start her up, and drive away, I always seem to fall back in love.
Even if she is slow, she handles so nicely on curvy back roads.
QUOTE (1994Celica @ Jan 15, 2013 - 10:56 PM)
>Well I'm getting bored of my car. I want to to be faster, and just more fun and rewarding to drive. I want to know if there's anything I can do to improve it to keep my interest in the car.
Having a standard would definitely keep you more interested in the Celica.
Buying an automatic was your first mistake
I swapped mine from auto to manual and now I never get bored of her.
No matter how slow and under powered she might be, no matter how many problems might occur from her age, and no matter how bored of her I might get when I'm not driving her, as soon as I sit in that seat, start her up, and drive away, I always seem to fall back in love.
Even if she is slow, she handles so nicely on curvy back roads.
Yeah I didn't have much choice though. It was my first car and my parents who helped me buy it insisted I had an auto. If I had the time I would love to swap it to a manual, but I don't.
JDM Part King
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I go 88 in third all the time 0.o just shift at 6k and have fun. got it up to 140 no problems. it's quick with small modifications. My camaro will literally do circles around it but it has a certain feel like everyone says.
QUOTE (Special_Edy @ Jan 17, 2013 - 3:52 PM)
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Still, you'd have to be going downhill in a hurricane to do that in a 6gc
QUOTE (Box @ Jan 17, 2013 - 3:28 PM)
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It's 88 mph, GAH.
QUOTE (Special_Edy @ Jan 17, 2013 - 10:50 AM)
>Strap a couple of jet engines or a flux capacitor on it and call it a day.
If you do install the flux capacitor, the rocket engines or a 3sgte are a necessity to reach 92 mph. The 7a and 5s are too weak to generate the required 1.21 gigawatts
If you do install the flux capacitor, the rocket engines or a 3sgte are a necessity to reach 92 mph. The 7a and 5s are too weak to generate the required 1.21 gigawatts
It's 88 mph, GAH.
Still, you'd have to be going downhill in a hurricane to do that in a 6gc
I go 88 in third all the time 0.o just shift at 6k and have fun. got it up to 140 no problems. it's quick with small modifications. My camaro will literally do circles around it but it has a certain feel like everyone says.
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Holy crap, im from bucks county originlly. where are you at?
im residing in the mountains outside of pitt right now and handling out here is a must
QUOTE (FrankB2 @ Jan 18, 2013 - 9:42 AM)
>I live in Bucks County, PA. We have lots of twisting roads along hillsides (too small to be mountains), and that Chrysler Crossfire I drove yesterday revealed itself as a highway car almost immediately. I knew it was made in Germany, and its steering reminded me of the first Mercedes sedan I drove back in the late 70's: DULL, DULL, DULL. We even had the top down, and it was still dull. It had power once you punched it, but I need steering to go with those fries. I got back in my Celica, and was instantly at home.
I like the idea of gently fine tuning and fixing up a Celica. Mine was bought very clean, but I've added a HU with DVD and satellite radio. I wax it often (spray on stuff and sometimes liquid), and the black interior keeps my vacuum busy. I'd like to add some larger wheels, but wonder if that will effect the car's handling on twisty roads...
5 minutes from our house, and miles and miles of the same!
I got back in my Celica, and was instantly at home. I like the idea of gently fine tuning and fixing up a Celica. Mine was bought very clean, but I've added a HU with DVD and satellite radio. I wax it often (spray on stuff and sometimes liquid), and the black interior keeps my vacuum busy. I'd like to add some larger wheels, but wonder if that will effect the car's handling on twisty roads...
5 minutes from our house, and miles and miles of the same!
Holy crap, im from bucks county originlly. where are you at?
im residing in the mountains outside of pitt right now and handling out here is a must
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Well naturally. Never disagreed with you. It's sort of like power in the same regard. If all you do it putt putt around town doing errands never exceeding 35 mph, you don't need 300+ hp. Right now I'd be be better off with something that got better mpg, or something I'd really like to drive. I'm the world's pickiest person, so there's no guarantee I'll like the next car either. 
QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Jan 21, 2013 - 1:30 PM)
>Fair enough, but my statement stands.
Well naturally. Never disagreed with you. It's sort of like power in the same regard. If all you do it putt putt around town doing errands never exceeding 35 mph, you don't need 300+ hp.
Right now I'd be be better off with something that got better mpg, or something I'd really like to drive. I'm the world's pickiest person, so there's no guarantee I'll like the next car either.
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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I guess call it reasoning with the the heart over mind. The 7A is dead reliable, and that's great. It also can do 38mpg, that's the most I've squeezed out of mine. Unfortunately, the glory of those numbers starts to dwindle with such a low bhp output, as a car with this power and weight should be getting over 40mpg. I've seen you say you're cheap, I hardly doubt your next car will prove less fussy than an ST.
This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Jan 26, 2013 - 8:45 AM
QUOTE (Box @ Jan 26, 2013 - 1:57 AM)
>Well naturally. Never disagreed with you. It's sort of like power in the same regard. If all you do it putt putt around town doing errands never exceeding 35 mph, you don't need 300+ hp. Right now I'd be be better off with something that got better mpg, or something I'd really like to drive. I'm the world's pickiest person, so there's no guarantee I'll like the next car either.
Right now I'd be be better off with something that got better mpg, or something I'd really like to drive. I'm the world's pickiest person, so there's no guarantee I'll like the next car either. I guess call it reasoning with the the heart over mind. The 7A is dead reliable, and that's great. It also can do 38mpg, that's the most I've squeezed out of mine. Unfortunately, the glory of those numbers starts to dwindle with such a low bhp output, as a car with this power and weight should be getting over 40mpg. I've seen you say you're cheap, I hardly doubt your next car will prove less fussy than an ST.
This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Jan 26, 2013 - 8:45 AM
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That's my big problem with the Celica. Honda Civic of the same year, power, and weight absolutely kills it in the mpg department. The Hell? I'm cheap by nature, but if it's something I enjoy I don't mind spending money on it. For example I have more invested in musical instruments than I do my car. I'd be happier now with either a Civic for the mpg, or something performance oriented to be able to enjoy. Just one of those cases of hindsight being 20/20. If only we had gotten the SS-III or GT-Four, oh well.
I'd be happier now with either a Civic for the mpg, or something performance oriented to be able to enjoy. Just one of those cases of hindsight being 20/20. If only we had gotten the SS-III or GT-Four, oh well.
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
in regards to if you have nothing else to fix up interior, exterior, engine bay, the only thing left to do is race it or keep changing stuff out. Other than that, everyone with any car will get to that point sooner or later.
I guess there are a bunch of factors why people would lose interest: financial problems, lack of aftermarket support or availability, newer cars coming out, seeing other peoples cars, getting beaten by other cars, lack of potential basically without spending lots of money, car is always breaking.
This post has been edited by trdproven: Jan 27, 2013 - 6:26 PM
I guess there are a bunch of factors why people would lose interest: financial problems, lack of aftermarket support or availability, newer cars coming out, seeing other peoples cars, getting beaten by other cars, lack of potential basically without spending lots of money, car is always breaking.
This post has been edited by trdproven: Jan 27, 2013 - 6:26 PM
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I've been thinking a Miata would be better than my Celica. I've always liked them plus RWD is just better.
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But then everyone will question your sexuality. I've on and off thought about the Miata before, then I remembered it only has some 110 horsepower.
QUOTE (1994Celica @ Mar 7, 2013 - 3:57 PM)
>I've been thinking a Miata would be better than my Celica. I've always liked them plus RWD is just better.
But then everyone will question your sexuality.
I've on and off thought about the Miata before, then I remembered it only has some 110 horsepower.
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
I can think of another girly car that only has 110 hp.
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Just give it to me!!
You will feel fullfilled with yerning to do a good deed in helping another Celica fan!!
No more worries of boerdom!!!
JK JK!!
You will feel fullfilled with yerning to do a good deed in helping another Celica fan!!
No more worries of boerdom!!!
JK JK!!
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I would probably go with a 1.8 which has 130ish so its not far off from the celi. I know some people think of it has a "gay mans car" or whatever but I honestly don't care.
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I would actually like to sell it to a forum member. That way I know it's going to someone who appreciates it.
QUOTE (Box @ Mar 7, 2013 - 8:45 PM)
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But then everyone will question your sexuality. I've on and off thought about the Miata before, then I remembered it only has some 110 horsepower.
QUOTE (1994Celica @ Mar 7, 2013 - 3:57 PM)
>I've been thinking a Miata would be better than my Celica. I've always liked them plus RWD is just better.
But then everyone will question your sexuality.
I've on and off thought about the Miata before, then I remembered it only has some 110 horsepower.I would probably go with a 1.8 which has 130ish so its not far off from the celi. I know some people think of it has a "gay mans car" or whatever but I honestly don't care.
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QUOTE (Bigblock @ Mar 7, 2013 - 9:42 PM)
>Just give it to me!!
You will feel fullfilled with yerning to do a good deed in helping another Celica fan!!
No more worries of boerdom!!!
JK JK!!
You will feel fullfilled with yerning to do a good deed in helping another Celica fan!!
No more worries of boerdom!!!
JK JK!! I would actually like to sell it to a forum member. That way I know it's going to someone who appreciates it.
JDM Part King
I'm currently selling mine.
Who cares what people think. EVERY car has some negative view of it, so just get one you like.
I'm getting a manly car with 300 horsepower. Sad when you think about it, that's almost three times what I currently have...
Who cares what people think. EVERY car has some negative view of it, so just get one you like.
I'm getting a manly car with 300 horsepower. Sad when you think about it, that's almost three times what I currently have...
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
once u sell close acct and never come back!!
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^This
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Mar 8, 2013 - 10:15 AM)
>once u sell close acct and never come back!!
^This
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Whatever you say person that bought something aside from a Celica.
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Well, it's probably the most fun car I've ever had, I say go for it!
Btw, after I gutted my miata, put a lightweight flywheel and and intake and exhaust, it's probably faster or at least as fast as my celica, hard to say since the celica is just all low-end torque with no top end and the miata is the opposite. I'd definitely recommend a 94+ so you get the 1.8L motor instead of a 1.6, a 7-inch rear diff instead of a 6-inch, and bigger brake rotors. I've already upgraded to 94+ brakes and rear end, and now I'm playing with the idea of getting a 1.8 swap so it would've been cheaper just to get a 94+ to begin with...
QUOTE (1994Celica @ Mar 7, 2013 - 1:57 PM)
>I've been thinking a Miata would be better than my Celica. I've always liked them plus RWD is just better.
Well, it's probably the most fun car I've ever had, I say go for it!
Btw, after I gutted my miata, put a lightweight flywheel and and intake and exhaust, it's probably faster or at least as fast as my celica, hard to say since the celica is just all low-end torque with no top end and the miata is the opposite. I'd definitely recommend a 94+ so you get the 1.8L motor instead of a 1.6, a 7-inch rear diff instead of a 6-inch, and bigger brake rotors. I've already upgraded to 94+ brakes and rear end, and now I'm playing with the idea of getting a 1.8 swap so it would've been cheaper just to get a 94+ to begin with...
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LS1 swap yo. Now that's a Miata I'd like to own.
Now that's a Miata I'd like to own.
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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I've gotten a ride in an ls2 miata, let's just say traction was non-existent
QUOTE (Box @ Mar 8, 2013 - 5:56 PM)
>LS1 swap yo. Now that's a Miata I'd like to own.
Now that's a Miata I'd like to own.I've gotten a ride in an ls2 miata, let's just say traction was non-existent
94 GT - Sold -------- 69 Pontiac Lemans - Sold88 Alltrac - Sold ---- 04 WRX - Sold00 GT-S - Sold ------ 91 Miata - project/drift car95 GT - Sold -------- 96 GT - New Daily Drive
Traction is over rated, like brakes or air bags.
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