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post Feb 11, 2013 - 12:59 PM
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QUOTE (Zake @ Nov 23, 2012 - 11:48 AM) *
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Well got the skirts and rear splitters put on. As well plastidipped the whole car.

Trying to figure out if I want to put the tail back on...opinions?


That just looks sexy. I say leave it off. It looks clean and stealthy like this


thanks! Yea I havn't decided yet on the tail. I think I'll put it on this weekend now thats its sprayed and see how it looks. They are shaved blocks so it should look "ok"

I know I havn't been around much, but I have been busy.

No pictures just picking up parts.

Recently acquired, or on the way:

IC WaterPump
IC Heat exchanger & Associated lines
GT4 Hood

So about all I need now to drop the engine in, is a clutch. I'll fight the AC later. My 5s is sounding pretty tired, so I need to get my butt in gear and get this 3s dropped in. Nearly a grand over the last month in parts, but I need them!

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post Feb 11, 2013 - 2:10 PM
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AC shouldn't be a big deal during the swap, but it might be a month or two before you need it anyway. I bet you're getting anxious now!


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post Feb 14, 2013 - 12:05 PM
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QUOTE (richee3 @ Feb 11, 2013 - 3:10 PM) *
AC shouldn't be a big deal during the swap, but it might be a month or two before you need it anyway. I bet you're getting anxious now!


Quite anxious, had to walk away from it the end of last year to get the holiday season over with. Basically money and time in the right place.

Hood came today..quite pleased with the shipping. No damage! Will need a spray and some fixing, but nothing major, all easy.

post Feb 14, 2013 - 1:16 PM
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Nice hood. Shoot me a text when it's time to toss 'er in, I still owe you a hand.

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post Feb 15, 2013 - 11:22 AM
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QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Feb 14, 2013 - 1:16 PM) *
Nice hood. Shoot me a text when it's time to toss 'er in, I still owe you a hand.


Will do, has been a bit since I've seen ya! - Have to extend the latch this weekend, if I get a wild hair I might install this weekend, but we'll see. Need to paint and fill a few items first, so most likely the next one.
post Feb 17, 2013 - 12:15 AM
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Nice thread man just read the whole thing good work so far keep it up!

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post Mar 10, 2013 - 3:11 PM
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QUOTE (Ted95 @ Feb 17, 2013 - 12:15 AM) *
Nice thread man just read the whole thing good work so far keep it up!


Much thanks!

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Been a busy day with the celica. Bunch of pure maintenance stuff, but I was tired of the noises in the front end. So I ordered the bits...



That is tie rods, tie-rod ends, front/rear endlinks, front strut mounts & control arm/hub bushing...no idea what its called. All for 150 =)

And time to get to it... Front strut mounts




End-links and Tie-rod End


I couldn't get the arm/hub bushing out, without what appears to be taking the axle out. I'll save that for swap day, as they'll be coming out then anyway. No need to make a long day longer.

And I put the tail back on...I like it back on =)




All in all, my noises in the front end are gone finally. Didn't get everything done, but what got me under the car in the first place is fixed. Have the occasional trannie bearing snap, but I can ignore that for now.

Ignore the hood, it won't be there much longer...

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post Mar 16, 2013 - 6:02 PM
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Worked on the hood today.

Install it tomorrow







And some plastidip

post Mar 17, 2013 - 10:54 AM
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And its on!
post Mar 17, 2013 - 12:25 PM
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sooooooo much better than when it was red. I really don't like red cars. hahahah


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post Mar 17, 2013 - 12:47 PM
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post Mar 17, 2013 - 1:43 PM
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QUOTE (cheela @ Mar 17, 2013 - 11:25 AM) *
sooooooo much better than when it was red. I really don't like red cars. hahahah


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post Mar 17, 2013 - 7:29 PM
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QUOTE (Lil-Joe101 @ Mar 17, 2013 - 1:43 PM) *
QUOTE (cheela @ Mar 17, 2013 - 11:25 AM) *
sooooooo much better than when it was red. I really don't like red cars. hahahah


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with ONE exception of course! hahahaha.

not that I don't like them, just I don't see myself in one. I love seeing it others though hahaha


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post Mar 17, 2013 - 8:12 PM
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Lol, Great job so far rave2n , keep it up. Any idea on a color when it comes time to painting her?


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post Mar 18, 2013 - 8:08 AM
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QUOTE (Lil-Joe101 @ Mar 17, 2013 - 9:12 PM) *
Lol, Great job so far rave2n , keep it up. Any idea on a color when it comes time to painting her?


Much thanks!

I love black for a vehicle more then any other color, now I'm just trying to decide which black I want to permanently go with. I've always appreciated a nicely done metallic black, not pitch black, but slightly grey.

The flat style I have been enjoying alot, and may consider going a permanent route for that too, but currently with plastidip, it can never be "show" quality, but serves my purposes well for now. Not sure how I would flat it out and keep the integrity of a real 2 stage paint.

And your vehicle is very nice in red...a red car that was falling to pieces, like mine, is the worst eyesore imo =P

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I like the matte black look you got but yeah, a real paint job would be needed for show quality paint.


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post Mar 26, 2013 - 1:27 PM
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So my IC & FP relay box came in today. EDIT: actually yesterday, I was to pissed to post.

I would normally be over joyed that an item as such has arrived. Specially considering how long it took to find one.

But, because there always one...I am not over joyed by any means.

No offense to the seller, but the whole purpose of me purchasing this item was to relieve myself from extra wiring during swap time, and I receive it with 4 inches of wire cut from the box. Basically the whole engine room harness that I needed, is no where to be found, and obviously cut at this point. I informed the seller 4 times I needed the harness more then anything. I could purchase an aftermarket relay box, 2 relays, and some wire for the same price I paid for this box that I now have to create a harness for.

All in all, it was my fault because I paid via western union, before I saw the product, but I figured my reiteration on the full harness 4 times would have meant something.

I won't give the seller negative feedback, I considered neutral, but because the value of this OEM part vs. creating one is a wash, and the only gain I receive is now knowing the wiring pinout for the relays..no feedback will be placed. I received something, better then nothing.

Guess I'll have to show you guys my wiring skills now....

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More parts arrived.

post Apr 10, 2013 - 7:38 PM
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And some more parts....

Bet you guys are wondering when the hell I'm going to get to finishing this...I wonder too...not much left

post Apr 11, 2013 - 1:44 PM
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I see the exhaust made it over there safely. Can't wait to see the finished car, keep the updates coming!

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