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 Jan 17, 2015 - 5:37 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Aug 29, '02 From Lake Orion, MI Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%)  |
Just a small update:
I had to add threads to the off the shelf ARP bolts... I actually arranged to get custom bolts made but I couldn't find any online shops who wanted to buy a few sets to get the volume up <shrug>       Nice Before and After...   Next step is to add the white paint to the raised lettering and these will be ready to mount... This post has been edited by qatar11: Jan 17, 2015 - 5:55 PM -------------------- -Mike
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Jan 22, 2015 - 7:53 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From San Diego CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
wow nice job so far. i remember hearing about you trying this way back in the day.
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Jan 24, 2015 - 10:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Lake Orion, MI Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Some work on the brake lines... lots of before and afters...
 Getting the soak on...  24 Hours later....    Primed and painted    Before and After 
This post has been edited by qatar11: Jan 24, 2015 - 10:27 PM -------------------- -Mike
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Jan 25, 2015 - 2:17 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
Is that paint good enough for brake fluid. Eastwood sells one perfect for brake fluid
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Jan 25, 2015 - 9:00 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Lake Orion, MI Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Jan 25, 2015 - 2:17 AM)  Is that paint good enough for brake fluid. Eastwood sells one perfect for brake fluid Fantastic question... I'll test that out before I do the other ones... its just highish temp engine paint. -------------------- -Mike
mjcoury@gmail.com Team Reynolds Style Celica Blog Celica Wiki It will take him a moment to realize that he's about to make a 180 degree turn at speed, but you will be ready for it. Brace for the g's, and fast heel-toe work. |
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Jan 25, 2015 - 10:04 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 25, '08 From England Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
You could overpaint with a brake fluid resistant lacquere.
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Jan 25, 2015 - 8:22 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 30, '14 From Cortland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
What did you use to clean them up with?
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Feb 3, 2015 - 7:48 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Lake Orion, MI Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
   
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mjcoury@gmail.com Team Reynolds Style Celica Blog Celica Wiki It will take him a moment to realize that he's about to make a 180 degree turn at speed, but you will be ready for it. Brace for the g's, and fast heel-toe work. |
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Feb 3, 2015 - 9:44 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Lake Orion, MI Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Great Success!
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Feb 3, 2015 - 10:20 PM
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looks great but, why not aftermarket lines?
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Feb 4, 2015 - 6:51 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Lake Orion, MI Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
QUOTE (enderswift @ Feb 3, 2015 - 10:20 PM) looks great but, why not aftermarket lines? Based on reading forums over at GT4OC, I haven't found a reliable source for these... I'm not convinced anyone still makes an aftermarket set.... Also, this was was a good price (i.e. free) -------------------- -Mike
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May 25, 2015 - 6:46 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Lake Orion, MI Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Whelp... this happened over the weekend...
 I actually lifted the car over the engine and after I lowered it, I brought the engine up with a cherry picker... It was the most painless engine installation ever. -------------------- -Mike
mjcoury@gmail.com Team Reynolds Style Celica Blog Celica Wiki It will take him a moment to realize that he's about to make a 180 degree turn at speed, but you will be ready for it. Brace for the g's, and fast heel-toe work. |
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May 25, 2015 - 8:10 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Lake Orion, MI Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
    
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mjcoury@gmail.com Team Reynolds Style Celica Blog Celica Wiki It will take him a moment to realize that he's about to make a 180 degree turn at speed, but you will be ready for it. Brace for the g's, and fast heel-toe work. |
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May 26, 2015 - 3:52 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '10 From U.P. michigan GO STATE Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Where is the love button! Great work! are those BC coils?
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May 26, 2015 - 4:11 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 12, '08 Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Always thought about doing it that way. It's certainly how the drivetrains were installed in the factory. Great job
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May 26, 2015 - 6:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Lake Orion, MI Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
QUOTE (4-eyed-freek @ May 26, 2015 - 4:52 PM) Where is the love button! Great work! are those BC coils? Why... yes yes those are BC coils.   QUOTE (enderswift @ May 26, 2015 - 5:11 PM) Always thought about doing it that way. It's certainly how the drivetrains were installed in the factory. Great job Yep, yep! I've been around enough assembly plants to know that 
This post has been edited by qatar11: May 28, 2015 - 5:41 AM -------------------- -Mike
mjcoury@gmail.com Team Reynolds Style Celica Blog Celica Wiki It will take him a moment to realize that he's about to make a 180 degree turn at speed, but you will be ready for it. Brace for the g's, and fast heel-toe work. |
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May 28, 2015 - 1:00 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '10 From U.P. michigan GO STATE Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Did the coils come pre-assembled or did you have to cut them to accommodate the lower half of the ss?
I don't mind my TRD coils but having something new wouldn't be so bad -------------------- It takes 8,460 bolts to assemble an automobile, and one nut to scatter it all over the road.
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May 28, 2015 - 1:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Lake Orion, MI Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
QUOTE (4-eyed-freek @ May 28, 2015 - 2:00 PM) Did the coils come pre-assembled or did you have to cut them to accommodate the lower half of the ss? I don't mind my TRD coils but having something new wouldn't be so bad You have to cut them...  The fitment was kinda Meh so I had a guy make a sleeve that created an interference fit so the fitment was nice and tight and the structural intregity was not so dependant on the welds. -------------------- -Mike
mjcoury@gmail.com Team Reynolds Style Celica Blog Celica Wiki It will take him a moment to realize that he's about to make a 180 degree turn at speed, but you will be ready for it. Brace for the g's, and fast heel-toe work. |
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May 28, 2015 - 1:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '10 From U.P. michigan GO STATE Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
So the sleeve welds on and the strut threads on if im understanding that right?
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May 28, 2015 - 1:46 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Lake Orion, MI Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
QUOTE (4-eyed-freek @ May 28, 2015 - 2:26 PM) So the sleeve welds on and the strut threads on if im understanding that right? Not quite. Orginally, you cut the OE strut as shown in the photo and then the BC coilover has a sloppy fit to the freshly cut strut and you weld it in place.. in stock form, there is no retention system above and beyond your welds. -------------------- -Mike
mjcoury@gmail.com Team Reynolds Style Celica Blog Celica Wiki It will take him a moment to realize that he's about to make a 180 degree turn at speed, but you will be ready for it. Brace for the g's, and fast heel-toe work. |
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