| Aug 18, 2009 - 8:52 AM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #791583 · Replies: 94 · Views: 19,100 |
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Its amazing how the conditions you're driving in effects your fuel efficiency. In my previous job, I would be driving 60K's one way to work on a freeway. Although the freeway resembled a car park often. I would comfortably get 600K's out of a tank. The best was 840K's on a tank which included a long 2 hour one way trip up north on a freeway. Now with my new job, I am catching the train and so only driving to and from the train station and around local on weekends. Now I am barely getting 500K's on a tank!! Disgusting. Of course that same tank lasts longer now in absolute time, its just not as efficient. |
| Mar 2, 2008 - 6:41 PM | Forum: Suspension/Handling/Braking · Post Preview: #648451 · Replies: 39 · Views: 6,615 |
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Reading from this post down: http://www.ozcelica.com/deltaforum/index.p...mp;#entry152073 Shows that people don't think much of the Pedders springs. Such as comments like: "King springs make pedders and paint them." and "LOL @ pedders.." and "In a more serious note I've also heard Pedders and King Springs are made in the same factory that can only turn me off more" Koni and Eibach seem to have a good rep. Need to see how much they are in Australia. I think I might need to PM NGHTKD as he doesn't seem to be subscribed to this thread. Has anyone used http://www.newcelica.org/ ? |
| Feb 28, 2008 - 2:29 AM | Forum: Suspension/Handling/Braking · Post Preview: #646961 · Replies: 39 · Views: 6,615 |
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Oh ok. Who else can do the install that you can think of ? Also, these "sportsryders" who else sell's them or are they Pedders only ? They are the best for performance and a mild 40mm drop that you know of ? I don't think I can do this myself, I have enough trouble checking the oil !! Not a history of tinkering with cars. Give me a computer... well thats another story ;-) Also, have you, or anyone, heard of these fella's ? http://www.wholesalesuspension.com.au/ Or http://www.shiftperformance.com.au/ Thanks |
| Feb 26, 2008 - 10:04 PM | Forum: Suspension/Handling/Braking · Post Preview: #646275 · Replies: 39 · Views: 6,615 |
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Thanks mate. So Pedders can install them too I take it ?? Anyone else you can think of that can install ? Thanks again. |
| Feb 26, 2008 - 6:29 PM | Forum: Suspension/Handling/Braking · Post Preview: #646209 · Replies: 39 · Views: 6,615 |
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QUOTE(Mangozac @ Feb 27, 2008 - 8:29 AM) [snapback]646141[/snapback] QUOTE(DaveQB @ Feb 26, 2008 - 5:03 PM) [snapback]645887[/snapback] I'd like to drop mine just a bit, 1.5-2 inches sounds good to me. Where do I begin ? Should I start a new thread ? I am thinking Mida's could do the actually lowering, would they supply the parts needed ? As you can tell, I have no idea and am just guessing as a way to get this done. Thanks Hi Dave, I'd suggest getting the Pedders sportsryder springs. I'm sure midas would do it for you but they might not have decent springs. The springs are about $350 and they will probably charge you about that much again to install. --- Thanks Mangozac. I'll google those springs and see. So I dont need to go into changing struts etc ? If I needed to do that, I'd probably just give it a miss. Just want to go as low as I can without overhauling the car and under $1k. Midas the best place you think or somewhere better ? I was just throwing it out there as an option. Maybe I can get quotes from a few places. Thanks again. PS Yes, raining down here in Sydney alot too! |
| Feb 26, 2008 - 2:03 AM | Forum: Suspension/Handling/Braking · Post Preview: #645887 · Replies: 39 · Views: 6,615 |
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QUOTE(an02 @ Dec 18, 2007 - 10:29 PM) [snapback]623820[/snapback] it all depends on the height which you are dropping it to .. if your going to a maximum of 2 inches , i say it'll be fine .. i had 2 inch pedders springs on for about a year or so , and they've never done me wrong , this was all done with the stock struts and what not .. plus my car is a 95' model .. anything lower ?! i'd suggest coilovers !! hope that helps I'd like to drop mine just a bit, 1.5-2 inches sounds good to me. Where do I begin ? Should I start a new thread ? I am thinking Mida's could do the actually lowering, would they supply the parts needed ? As you can tell, I have no idea and am just guessing as a way to get this done. Thanks |
| Dec 20, 2007 - 8:28 PM | Forum: Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring · Post Preview: #624633 · Replies: 4 · Views: 1,762 |
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QUOTE(pittfirefighter @ Dec 21, 2007 - 11:58 AM) [snapback]624619[/snapback] its behind the entire assembly, its where the wiring connects to the assembly.... you have to either pull the whole thing forward away from the black plastic with a screwdriver or pull the whole black plastic forward... the courtesy lights (doors - red - bottom of door) are on the same fuse as that light Ahh thanks mate. So its definitely not a fuse then, cause those red courtesy lights are all working for me. I'll take a look at it and maybe try a globe. Thanks!! |
| Dec 20, 2007 - 7:43 PM | Forum: Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring · Post Preview: #624615 · Replies: 4 · Views: 1,762 |
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Yeah fiddled with the switch. So the connector the globe hooks into or are we talking further back ? |
| Dec 20, 2007 - 7:26 PM | Forum: Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring · Post Preview: #624611 · Replies: 4 · Views: 1,762 |
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Hi all. I know dealerships unplug the fuse for the boots internal light as they have the boot open and dont want to drain the battery. So my boot light doesnt work and the globe "appears" to be ok. But nothing else electrical is out, so could 1 fuse be in charge of the boot light ?? If so .... any tips/hints ? Thanks |
| Dec 20, 2007 - 7:10 PM | Forum: Exterior Styling · Post Preview: #624605 · Replies: 19 · Views: 3,817 |
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Yeah I wont be installing it myself!!! I wont be doing anything on my car myself besides my stereo! Car n00b here!  |
| Dec 20, 2007 - 12:25 AM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #624396 · Replies: 94 · Views: 19,100 |
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QUOTE(azian_advanced @ Dec 20, 2007 - 2:10 PM) [snapback]624352[/snapback] ^that's 53 litres Cool, thats what I worked out too. That seems about right. I dont know where this 60L's came from, but it seems the standard spec for 6th gen on sites I have seen. |
| Dec 19, 2007 - 12:48 AM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #624046 · Replies: 9 · Views: 2,230 |
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QUOTE(spolski07 @ Dec 19, 2007 - 4:29 PM) [snapback]624031[/snapback] my factory alarm remote was built into my 99's key's bbuutt it crapped out on me and i had to get a new remote and get it programmed then that one crapped out on me then i got me a viper 3002 2-way alarm from my work so now i dont have alarm problems anymore So if one can find the key and alarm thingy all in one, its then just a matter of getting it programmed ?? Who would be able to program it to match your current alarm system ? A Toyota dealership ? |
| Dec 18, 2007 - 9:01 PM | Forum: Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring · Post Preview: #623963 · Replies: 19 · Views: 3,892 |
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QUOTE(Harold_Fastwaker @ Dec 18, 2007 - 6:05 PM) [snapback]623785[/snapback] Wrap the stock rubber pad with skateboard grip/deck tape. Good idea!! Thanks. |
| Dec 18, 2007 - 8:59 PM | Forum: Exterior Styling · Post Preview: #623962 · Replies: 19 · Views: 3,817 |
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QUOTE(playr158 @ Dec 19, 2007 - 2:24 AM) [snapback]623830[/snapback] i have one for sale @ $200 for the entire unit Yeah ? pics ? Moonroof or sunroof ? How much would post to Sydney be do you think ? How heavy is the entire package ? |
| Dec 18, 2007 - 9:28 AM | Forum: Exterior Styling · Post Preview: #623827 · Replies: 19 · Views: 3,817 |
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So about how much would it cost to buy and get installed ? All up. Thanks |
| Dec 17, 2007 - 11:38 PM | Forum: Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring · Post Preview: #623764 · Replies: 19 · Views: 3,892 |
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QUOTE(TheRockman @ Dec 18, 2007 - 1:06 PM) [snapback]623743[/snapback] I think I used to pedal covers similar to stevest202's (I have an auto too). My problem was I didn't want to drill into my stock pedals so I clipped them on instead. When I tried to press the accelerator to the floor, the clips would get between the pedal and the floor and it robbed me of about .50" - .75" of "pedal to the floor" action. So in the end I took them off because I found them more annoying than useful. One thing I would suggest (if possible) is measure your stock pedals and make sure you get covers that are somewhat close to the their actual measurements. When I got mine, the gas pedal cover was way too long which is why I hesitated to permanently attach them. I've often wondered about THESE. They're for a 7th gen, but there is the possibility that they are the same size as our stock pedals. If anyone knows for sure if these will fit feel free to chime in. Oh, I dont think I have that Accel problem, mine were clips and screws to put on. I'll have a look though and see if I am missing a bit of movement in the Accel. Nice find on E-bay. Lets see if they fit.... |
| Dec 17, 2007 - 7:53 PM | Forum: Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring · Post Preview: #623730 · Replies: 19 · Views: 3,892 |
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QUOTE(GriffGirl @ Dec 18, 2007 - 7:18 AM) [snapback]623639[/snapback] Andy's Auto Sports has a good selection of pedals online, with decent pictures even! Here's the link: http://www.andysautosport.com/toyota/1994_...nterior/pedals/ Thats for that. I hope they post to Australia. And thanks everyone for responding. |
| Dec 17, 2007 - 7:13 PM | Forum: Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring · Post Preview: #623721 · Replies: 19 · Views: 3,892 |
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QUOTE(stevest202 @ Dec 18, 2007 - 4:58 AM) [snapback]623597[/snapback] mines auto but these are mine Thanks Do you find that brake pedal a little too wide ? Catch your foot going from Accel to brake ? I found that with the ones I bought, I have just taken the brake pedal off after 2 weeks of trying to get used to it. Its just dangerous! |
| Dec 17, 2007 - 7:05 PM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #623720 · Replies: 94 · Views: 19,100 |
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Can anyone confirm the size of the fuel tank in a '99 6th gen ? Supposed to be 60 Litre's. |
| Dec 16, 2007 - 10:24 PM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #623395 · Replies: 9 · Views: 2,230 |
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QUOTE(stetsonaw @ Dec 17, 2007 - 2:15 PM) [snapback]623392[/snapback] i have that key with my celi, but it isn't programmed. instead of them just taking my key and programming it, they would need to look at the programming in my car and order a key. strange how they can't check the fob or the programming of the locks and just reprogram my key  but they are out there.Ok a bit confused there. So you have a key and remote access all in one ? but its not "programmed" and thus you cant use it ? |
| Dec 16, 2007 - 8:45 PM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #623350 · Replies: 9 · Views: 2,230 |
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QUOTE(Celicam8 @ Dec 17, 2007 - 12:28 PM) [snapback]623344[/snapback] well... you would only be able to do it through the alarm company... they would have to give you blank key with alarm... then you cut out key... only way Hmm but its a Toyota alarm, come with the car. The Corolla I was original key/remote button combo too. Maybe I need to speak to a Toyota parts dealer |
| Dec 16, 2007 - 8:26 PM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #623341 · Replies: 9 · Views: 2,230 |
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Hi all, My '99 Celica has a key and alarm button thingy in 2 separate pieces. I used a Corolla last week for a day and notice it has the alarm buttons built into the base of the key. Fantastic idea!! How can one get this for an older Toyota (Celica) ? Is it possible ? Whats it called, so I know how to search for it. Thanks |
| Dec 16, 2007 - 7:37 PM | Forum: Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring · Post Preview: #623317 · Replies: 19 · Views: 3,892 |
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Hi all. Just hoping for opinions for pedals. I knows it a small thing, but I like the chrome finished pedals, but like some grip too. Any pics of what people here use ?? The ones I have are a little slick and the brake pedal is that little bit too big and thus catches my foot sometimes So need to change them. |
| Dec 16, 2007 - 7:24 PM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #623309 · Replies: 94 · Views: 19,100 |
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Hi all, I am getting 600-700km per tank. (converts to about 370-430miles) I do city and highway, but my highway is usually in peak hour, so virtually all city driving. I have been happy with that, but anything better is always welcome. I'll try some injector cleaner and see if that helps, and my spark plugs are due to be changed (original and the car has done just under 70,000km's) How big is the fuel tank of a 6th gen ? I know it says 60L but that hasn't workout for me. I had the fuel light on for a few K's. filled up and it only took 48L's. Another time I had a quarter left, filled up and it only took 34L's. Makes me think its a 50L tank. |
| Dec 12, 2007 - 10:20 AM | Forum: Exterior Styling · Post Preview: #622065 · Replies: 36 · Views: 13,459 |
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Ok this might be a dumb question, but what do "Projector" and clear headlights offer over stock standard ? |
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