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Ah, okay.

By the way, what would be the best way to pluck the old spoiler's holes?

Ah, yeah, in matter of fact I noticed the same thing about an hour before I checked this topic while I was browsing an local car sales site. I have first week of my vacation next week, let's see if I can fit the spoiler.

Ps. By the way, your Celica looks goddamn awesome with that color.

Thanks for the details! My spoiler has the wider base, without blocks it fits well, but with those SS-III blocks it goes over edges. Either I have to find those flat euro blocks or just fit the spoiler with those SS-III's. I think it's not so bad if it just lines up with hatch.

I bought an GT-Four spoiler and SSS-III raiser blocks cheap from local parts site and today we tried to bolt it on my JDM GT-Four. Raiser blocks come about 1,5cm's over the edges of tailgate from both sides and didn't fit well. Is there different raiser blocks for JDM and EU versions because of different shaped tailgates?

I have ordered some stuff (brake discs etc) from UK, usually it has been either DHL or UPS that have delivered them. Delivery costs quite a bit, but I'm willing to pay that, because ST205 parts market is practically nonexistent in Finland.

I'll send you a PM.

EDIT: I would also be interested in rear radius arms with good bushings for rear suspension, I already have poly bushings for the whole rear but it takes too much time to change them at my friend's shop.

I'm looking for OEM struts for my Celica, because I'm planning on sending my Tein coilovers for rebuilding, and it takes like 8-12 weeks plus shipping. Doesn't have to be in perfect condition, just need to pass the inspection and have like 20-30k km's life left.

playr158: Yeah, thanks, checked that, just thought if there are differences in swapping stock -> BC and Tein -> BC.

Rusty: Most of the suspension repair shops here are specialized in snowmobile and motocross suspension, but I managed to find a company that manufacture and repair rally suspension. Have to get a quote, to see is it worth it to repair them.

During yearly vehicle inspection the technician noticed that my rear Tein coilovers were leaking and suspension power was 63%/17%. I tried to check if there are any shop selling them in pairs but didn't find any, so I'm planning to replace the whole set.

My friend recommended me BC BR coilovers and I was thinking, how much you have to modify the chassis for them to fit? I'd rather just use same brand, but they're out of my budget atm.

My current kit is probably Super Street, cant be 100% sure tho, they're pretty worn and dirty.

Thanks in advance

Sorry, sold them already.




Well, that's what you really call rotten luck, ouch.

Yea, front end really looks like Porche. Also, +1 for wingless.

Really nice!

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Backing skills, I has them.

This morning after work I parked the car as usual at the side of the road, backed a bit up as usual so it won't be in the way. Hit the only tree on the side. 500-600 euros estimate for repair, luckily I have my insurance covered.

I'm soooooo pissed up right now.

Thanks guys.

Ordered new parts for distribution head (timing belt&stuff and water pump), gonna get them changed sometime soon.

Does anyone know good DIY tutorials on retouching car's paint? It's getting pretty horrible at some spots and budget doesn't allow any bigger stuff for a while.

Looking awesome! Wish I had cash and knowledge to do same kind of modifications to my GT-Four.

I know, priorities, priorities...

Nice tails man.

Getting ready for winter.

Alright, thanks! Those wheels above are ET 35, so they should fit. Gonna get them tomorrow.

Those look sooo nice! I wish Finnish legistlation wouldn't suck so badly, those would be so great looking.

Nice progress man, keep up the good work.

Ah damn, I have my old Celi's winter tires on 15" OEM Celica rims, but they don't fit because of the brakes. Have to get bigger ones. Does anyone know will brand Extreme 16" rims fit to GT4? Someone mentioned on Finnish Toyota forum that at least some replica 16-inchers had trouble fitting to GT4.

They look like this:


Other projects before winter include some block heating system, was planning on preheat system like Eber or Webasto, but my budget won't cut it. Also because of nonexistent service history I'll probably have my coworker do distribution head service, I have a feeling upcoming winter will be pretty harsh and my wallet can't cope with possible engine repair.

EDIT: Plus the protection against rust, it's pretty clear that the car has been in UK when you look under it. Nothing rusted through, but looks bad anyway.

Tails sold, still have lows and highs.



I was talking about the light "pattern", ie the left side beam on RHD lows is pointing wider to the left ("ditch" side) when on LHD beam is pointing wider to right. That's why I had to change all my lights, had to change to E approved lows and also had to change the highs because you are prohibited to mix dot and E approved headlights in Finland.

Hope you got my point because my crappy English.

Thanks! Superleggeras are really nice looking (tho took a while getting used to 19") but they are not the best for Finnish roads (which are quite terrible). Front right rim has already taken some damage by previous owner.

Waxed up. There's still stuff to do before winter, rust protection, preheat systems etc. and interior looks awful with back seats removed.

Bumpity, added JDM tails to the list.

I've got full set of headlights (w/o height adjustment) left over when I registered my GT-4, had to swap the whole set.

Fully functional, all "ears" intact. Lows are with RHD "pattern".
Will ship abroad. Selling them as a set or separately, make an offer.

Couple pics of the lows:

















JDM tails - SOLD

I purchased a '96 JDM GT-Four from local import company in may untaxed. Facelift model with sideskirts and three-legged spoiler plus massive 19" OZ Superleggera rims. It is mostly stock, except Blitz exhaust and HKS EVC engine control system. Price was 5400 euros and I got 4000 euros from my old GT in exchange, so it wasn't bad deal at all.



When I drove the car to local repairshop I encountered not so nice surprise:

Front wheels were pretty much done from inside. Apparently sellers weren't aware of it either so they offered to pay half of new ones.

Some may know that Finnish tax system is very crappy regarding import cars and cars in general, they really rip you off if you give them opportunity. I'm expecting like 1000-1500 euros of tax for the car. Also the regulations concerning headlights, turning signals etc. is pretty strict, everything has to be E-approved. So basically I have to change low, high and tail lights. Especially the lows are pain in the ass to find used and intact, so I had to pay 610 euros for new ones. Hoping to get the total cost around 8000 euros for the car.

First thing to be done was clean up front turning signals, they were just cheaply painted black from outside.


Paint came out pretty easily with solvent and tools.

Side turning signals were also painted black, from inside though. It would have been pain in the ass to get clean so I ordered pair of clear ones.


Some pictures from car's current state:

Taillights look so sweet, but have to replace them



With new lows



Next thing is to get new highs and tails, so I'll put the whole set for sale here at some point. JDM tails and RHD headlights (dot I guess).

Dunno about the official length, but all retailers here sell 21" and 19" (53cm and 48cm).