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 Sep 10, 2005 - 10:25 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 6, '05 From Moncton, New Brunswick Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hello People! What's Up!
I just got my car... Finally, I was dreaming about it for a long time. It's in good shape but it despreatly needs some mods. I want suggestions on what to do next... any ideas of easy mods, not to expensive...  Nice Forum by the way... glad I join! 
-------------------- Another Day, Another Dollar, Another Mod!
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Sep 10, 2005 - 11:11 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Nov 22, '03 From Tracadie-Sheila, NB (Canada) Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
rims...springs
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Sep 10, 2005 - 11:14 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 22, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
inserts
JDM taillights lower intake exhaust JDM extensions -------------------- Note to new members. Discussions such as the ones below are forbidden.
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=26310&hl= |
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Sep 10, 2005 - 11:43 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 1, '03 From WV Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Make it go fast before you make it look good, otherwise your just a ricer.
3sfe Header Custom 2 1/4 piping with easy flow muffler of your choice SS tec lowering springs Suspension tec sway bars front and rear Custom cold and intake Better brake pads Front and rear strut tower bars These are just basics. You can do them in any order, some help more than others though. Have fun with the Celica. -------------------- Live Free, Be Happy
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Sep 10, 2005 - 2:14 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 25, '05 From Sydney, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Welcome mate
Always good to have another addition to the family. Any of the above mods are a good way to start. --------------------  98 ST204 ZR - Black Beauty - Roaming the streets of Sydney 73 TA22 LT - Tiffany Blue - Mint Classic Weekend Cruiser 75 TA22 LT - Snow White - Mint Classic Weekend Cruiser 77 RA28 LT - Flubber Green - Mint Classic Weekend Cruiser 94 MX-5 NA8 Clubman - Red Racer - Looking for corners WIP Project: 69 RT40 Corona, 2nd WIP Project: 66 RT40 1600s Corona 86 Corona RT142 - Daily Driver 6GC 4 Life Baby!!! |
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Sep 11, 2005 - 8:45 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 6, '05 From Moncton, New Brunswick Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thanks for the ideas... Inserts came with the leather package and the intake is in already so I guess there's two item crosed on the list.
Another day! Another dollar! Another mod! -------------------- Another Day, Another Dollar, Another Mod!
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Sep 11, 2005 - 11:55 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '05 From Richmond, B.C. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
There's nothing ricey about making the car look good -- it's when you confuse looks with performance that you cross over...
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Sep 12, 2005 - 12:16 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '03 From Bloomington, Indiana Currently Offline Reputation: 62 (98%) |
QUOTE(Bigmeanbulldog55 @ Sep 10, 2005 - 4:43 PM) Make it go fast before you make it look good, otherwise your just a ricer. 3sfe Header Custom 2 1/4 piping with easy flow muffler of your choice SS tec lowering springs Suspension tec sway bars front and rear Custom cold and intake Better brake pads Front and rear strut tower bars These are just basics. You can do them in any order, some help more than others though. Have fun with the Celica. [right][snapback]332792[/snapback][/right] so i'm a ricer? That's bull..... I dont see ne where it says must be fast before looking good --------------------  |
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Sep 12, 2005 - 1:57 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '05 From Richmond, B.C. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
BTW, 3SFE header? Uh no -- try either a 5SFE header or a 3SGE stock manifold.
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Sep 12, 2005 - 10:11 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 1, '03 From WV Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(Galcobar @ Sep 12, 2005 - 2:57 AM) BTW, 3SFE header? Uh no -- try either a 5SFE header or a 3SGE stock manifold. [right][snapback]333250[/snapback][/right] Actually, all you need to do to make the 3sfe from a 85-89 Celica (I think that’s the right years), is to drill out a hole just a little bit. It's almost a direct bolt up. The down pipe will have to be custom fit though, but shouldn't be too much work for a decent exhaust shop. As for the ricers; If you see a Civic running around with a big wing, maybe bodykit, some wheels, and some interior pieces painted some weird color, and the car has maybe a "fart can" muffler but otherwise stock, you would call it rice? I know people would call it rice. Don't think that just because it's a rare Celica that you are omit from the rice label. The only reason a car shouldn't be at least a little faster and look good would be a lowrider, and they should still have some engine mods. The Celica was supposed to be a sports car, not some gay guy's target of fashion. -------------------- Live Free, Be Happy
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Sep 12, 2005 - 10:18 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(dustin15brown @ Sep 12, 2005 - 12:16 AM) QUOTE(Bigmeanbulldog55 @ Sep 10, 2005 - 4:43 PM) Make it go fast before you make it look good, otherwise your just a ricer. 3sfe Header Custom 2 1/4 piping with easy flow muffler of your choice SS tec lowering springs Suspension tec sway bars front and rear Custom cold and intake Better brake pads Front and rear strut tower bars These are just basics. You can do them in any order, some help more than others though. Have fun with the Celica. [right][snapback]332792[/snapback][/right] so i'm a ricer? That's bull..... I dont see ne where it says must be fast before looking good [right][snapback]333237[/snapback][/right] Not to mention there is nothing in that list to make you go appreciably faster. Oh, yea, a cold air intake will add about 2 h.p......woohoo! -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Sep 12, 2005 - 11:02 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '05 From UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
people looking for JDM rear lights.
Hvve two sets sat over here in the UK if needed |
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Sep 12, 2005 - 1:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 1, '03 From WV Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
jgreening, I see what your saying, those things won't make the car go that much faster. They do help though, and like I said, they are the basics. Using a CAI with synthetic oil and full exhaust will make a noticeable difference. It won't be as much as a turbo, but it'll be something. I'm not kicking on people who take care of there cars here. For example; if you want to put on something like nicer wheels if you have steal ones, or if you replace some parts with jdm, like headlights for example. The problem is people get out of hand with the "making it look good." It seems to be most of the Celica community if you ask me. I know, I know, no one asked me. I'm just a racer. I don't like a car to be pretty. People have been giving me crap since I was around 12 years old, back then for my motorcycle. I always had to hear, "Why are you wasting that money on performance parts? As long as it runs, it's fine." And from my dad, "Why don't you spend some money on something that's going to make the car worth more, like a ground effects kit or nice wheels?" I don't see why it's so bad for me to give someone hell on the other side of the debate.
EDIT: Editted for spelling and clarity. This post has been edited by Bigmeanbulldog55: Sep 12, 2005 - 1:10 PM -------------------- Live Free, Be Happy
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Sep 12, 2005 - 3:24 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 6, '05 From PA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Let's just end this now, before this guy's topic gets locked.
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Sep 12, 2005 - 5:01 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Cutrara @ Sep 12, 2005 - 3:24 PM) Let's just end this now, before this guy's topic gets locked. [right][snapback]333382[/snapback][/right] I agree. Bigmeanbulldog, a full exhaust on a stock normally aspirated car will make no difference other than noise. A cold air intake will add a couple horsepower but it will also increase noise. Synthetic oil does NOTHING for power. My question is why spend the money on these "power adders" when you would go from 120whp to 122whp? If you ask me, its a waste of money (unless you like the different noise and are willing to pay for it). To keep this post on topic, here is what I recommend for modifications if you have $1500-$2000 to spend: Suspension Techniques Sway Bars - $250 Lowering Springs - $125-$200 New Struts - $250-$600 Inexpensive 17" wheels with nice performance low profile tires - $800-$1200 These modifications will make your car handle much, much better. Next to the 3sgte, the sway bars made the most difference in upgraded performance than any other part that I bought. The other nice thing about sway bars is that they will make your stock springs feel much stiffer in the corners due to decreased body roll. This post has been edited by jgreening: Sep 12, 2005 - 5:02 PM -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Sep 12, 2005 - 5:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 1, '03 From WV Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Hey jgreening, when you agree to something like that, it means to shut your freaking mouth and not keep trying to start stuff. So shut it. Lock up this freaking thread, see what I care. The kids already got all the info, and if he wants more he can search for it. I mean, seriously man, I saw that it was getting out of hand on my last post, which is why I tried to justify myself and sort of, probably not very well though, apologize. Don’t' talk to me like I don't know what I'm talking about. I make it my business to know how to make cars faster, and on these older cars you can pick up good numbers on intake/exhaust mods. Do you think you’re so much smarter than me just because you can afford the swap? Or did you just read my post about how people have been picking on me my whole life about buying performance parts and decide you wanted to twist the knife a little? Either way, you’re a jerk.
I know arguing on the internet is like racing in the special olympics and what not. Sorry to Julz for the stupid stuff I put in this thread. Sorry to moderators who have to deal with this. Sorry to all respectable members of the Celica community. I just want a fast car, and I want to talk to other people who like cars and respect each other. I love cars, always have and always will. It depresses me so much to have argument like this one. -------------------- Live Free, Be Happy
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Sep 12, 2005 - 6:04 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 11, '04 From Wake Forest, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
shush^^^^^^^
as for the starter of the topic, i'd say put money into the suspension like jcgreening said for more fun to drive, then go with a engine swap or turbo kit if you want it to go fast |
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Sep 13, 2005 - 9:03 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Bigmeanbulldog55 @ Sep 12, 2005 - 5:50 PM) Hey jgreening, when you agree to something like that, it means to shut your freaking mouth and not keep trying to start stuff. So shut it. Lock up this freaking thread, see what I care. The kids already got all the info, and if he wants more he can search for it. I mean, seriously man, I saw that it was getting out of hand on my last post, which is why I tried to justify myself and sort of, probably not very well though, apologize. Don’t' talk to me like I don't know what I'm talking about. I make it my business to know how to make cars faster, and on these older cars you can pick up good numbers on intake/exhaust mods. Do you think you’re so much smarter than me just because you can afford the swap? Or did you just read my post about how people have been picking on me my whole life about buying performance parts and decide you wanted to twist the knife a little? Either way, you’re a jerk. I know arguing on the internet is like racing in the special olympics and what not. Sorry to Julz for the stupid stuff I put in this thread. Sorry to moderators who have to deal with this. Sorry to all respectable members of the Celica community. I just want a fast car, and I want to talk to other people who like cars and respect each other. I love cars, always have and always will. It depresses me so much to have argument like this one. [right][snapback]333424[/snapback][/right] If you read closely, my post is filled with facts while yours is filled with attacks. Perhaps you need to think about who is being the jerk. -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Sep 13, 2005 - 9:22 AM
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 Moderator Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
Act like children...... this is what happens
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Sep 13, 2005 - 9:26 AM
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 Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
god some of you kids JUST DONT GET IT, DO YOU?
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