|  6th Gen Celica Rally Car AWD Build, Rebuilding after the roll..... | 
|  6th Gen Celica Rally Car AWD Build, Rebuilding after the roll..... | 
|  Sep 27, 2010 - 5:27 PM |  | 
| Enthusiast     Joined Sep 27, '10 From pittsburgh Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%)  | 
				I just bought a 95 celica GT liftback for the sole purpose of rally racing.  I'm building it to meet Rally America and NASA specs.   I'm scrolling through reading as much as I can about the car, but any opinions on weak areas on this car would be appreciated; as in stresses a rally car might really effect. I will be welding as many seems as I can find, at minimum 6 point cage, but i'll probably make it 8 as i plan on going through the firewall to the front strut towers. Basically just reinforcing anything I can. My goal is to compete in blackriver stages next september. This post has been edited by czwalga: Aug 6, 2012 - 7:31 AM -------------------- -93 Rx7, Turbo 6.1L v8, 725rwhp/760rwtq -95 Celica GT Rally Car - 3sge/AWD -10 F150 Always buying stock wheels... PM me if interested in selling. | 
 czwalga   6th Gen Celica Rally Car AWD Build   Sep 27, 2010 - 5:27 PM
 czwalga   6th Gen Celica Rally Car AWD Build   Sep 27, 2010 - 5:27 PM 
  mkernz22   Welcome to the forum!
Good Luck with the build...   Sep 27, 2010 - 5:32 PM
 mkernz22   Welcome to the forum!
Good Luck with the build...   Sep 27, 2010 - 5:32 PM
 
  czwalga   QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Sep 27, 2010 - 6:3...   Sep 27, 2010 - 5:38 PM
 czwalga   QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Sep 27, 2010 - 6:3...   Sep 27, 2010 - 5:38 PM 
  Tigawoods   i knew i recognized the 7!
i was on pittspeed ...   Sep 27, 2010 - 5:44 PM
 Tigawoods   i knew i recognized the 7!
i was on pittspeed ...   Sep 27, 2010 - 5:44 PM
 
  czwalga   QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Sep 27, 2010 - 5...   Sep 28, 2010 - 6:50 AM
 czwalga   QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Sep 27, 2010 - 5...   Sep 28, 2010 - 6:50 AM 
  Johnnyny   a good rear strut brace will go a long way   Sep 27, 2010 - 7:07 PM
 Johnnyny   a good rear strut brace will go a long way   Sep 27, 2010 - 7:07 PM 
  stl95celica   You should also try an hit the 100 Acre Wood rally...   Sep 27, 2010 - 7:44 PM
 stl95celica   You should also try an hit the 100 Acre Wood rally...   Sep 27, 2010 - 7:44 PM 
  DEATH   the 6th Gen Celica was designed specifically FOR t...   Sep 28, 2010 - 11:45 AM
 DEATH   the 6th Gen Celica was designed specifically FOR t...   Sep 28, 2010 - 11:45 AM 
  richee3   Contact windowlicker. He's a member on here wh...   Sep 28, 2010 - 1:16 PM
 richee3   Contact windowlicker. He's a member on here wh...   Sep 28, 2010 - 1:16 PM 
  BonzaiCelica   yes I always to talk to windowlicker, you should s...   Sep 28, 2010 - 2:56 PM
 BonzaiCelica   yes I always to talk to windowlicker, you should s...   Sep 28, 2010 - 2:56 PM 
  czwalga   Cool Ill have to PM him. 
Does he do actual rall...   Sep 28, 2010 - 3:59 PM
 czwalga   Cool Ill have to PM him. 
Does he do actual rall...   Sep 28, 2010 - 3:59 PM 
  BonzaiCelica   QUOTE (czwalga @ Sep 28, 2010 - 3:59...   Sep 28, 2010 - 5:14 PM
 BonzaiCelica   QUOTE (czwalga @ Sep 28, 2010 - 3:59...   Sep 28, 2010 - 5:14 PM 
  Tigawoods   he does rallycross.
rally is a whole different bal...   Sep 28, 2010 - 9:20 PM
 Tigawoods   he does rallycross.
rally is a whole different bal...   Sep 28, 2010 - 9:20 PM 
  Coomer   Welcome! Looking forward to watching your rall...   Sep 29, 2010 - 1:06 AM
 Coomer   Welcome! Looking forward to watching your rall...   Sep 29, 2010 - 1:06 AM 
  windowlicker   my ears were burning cause someone was talking abo...   Sep 29, 2010 - 2:41 AM
 windowlicker   my ears were burning cause someone was talking abo...   Sep 29, 2010 - 2:41 AM
 
  czwalga   QUOTE (windowlicker @ Sep 29, 2010 - 2...   Sep 29, 2010 - 5:41 AM
 czwalga   QUOTE (windowlicker @ Sep 29, 2010 - 2...   Sep 29, 2010 - 5:41 AM 
  windowlicker   the car has held up really well for the beating i ...   Sep 29, 2010 - 1:30 PM
 windowlicker   the car has held up really well for the beating i ...   Sep 29, 2010 - 1:30 PM 
  czwalga   That's not bad at all...basic stuff.  That is ...   Sep 30, 2010 - 8:20 AM
 czwalga   That's not bad at all...basic stuff.  That is ...   Sep 30, 2010 - 8:20 AM 
  Tigawoods   where are you around pittsburgh?   Sep 30, 2010 - 11:20 AM
 Tigawoods   where are you around pittsburgh?   Sep 30, 2010 - 11:20 AM 
  windowlicker   cool, look forward to seeing what you do with the ...   Sep 30, 2010 - 1:16 PM
 windowlicker   cool, look forward to seeing what you do with the ...   Sep 30, 2010 - 1:16 PM 
  czwalga   Picked up the car today.  I'm going to start g...   Oct 1, 2010 - 3:46 PM
 czwalga   Picked up the car today.  I'm going to start g...   Oct 1, 2010 - 3:46 PM 
  tony55343   nice looks like a damn good buy for 650. keep us u...   Oct 9, 2010 - 11:47 AM
 tony55343   nice looks like a damn good buy for 650. keep us u...   Oct 9, 2010 - 11:47 AM 
  presure2   looks to be in good shape for the price!
good ...   Oct 9, 2010 - 11:56 AM
 presure2   looks to be in good shape for the price!
good ...   Oct 9, 2010 - 11:56 AM 
  czwalga   The car's finally gutted.  Engine should be co...   Oct 9, 2010 - 4:30 PM
 czwalga   The car's finally gutted.  Engine should be co...   Oct 9, 2010 - 4:30 PM 
  4-eyed-freek   drop it down from underneath.. its a bit easier th...   Oct 9, 2010 - 4:49 PM
 4-eyed-freek   drop it down from underneath.. its a bit easier th...   Oct 9, 2010 - 4:49 PM 
  presure2   not in a celica.
15-16 chain links on the drivers ...   Oct 10, 2010 - 9:09 AM
 presure2   not in a celica.
15-16 chain links on the drivers ...   Oct 10, 2010 - 9:09 AM
 
  czwalga   QUOTE (presure2 @ Oct 10, 2010 - 9:0...   Oct 10, 2010 - 5:05 PM
 czwalga   QUOTE (presure2 @ Oct 10, 2010 - 9:0...   Oct 10, 2010 - 5:05 PM 
  presure2   yea, you dont have to remove it to remove the engi...   Oct 11, 2010 - 5:57 AM
 presure2   yea, you dont have to remove it to remove the engi...   Oct 11, 2010 - 5:57 AM 
  lagos   Do the chain like Pressure2 said and put a floor j...   Oct 11, 2010 - 7:06 AM
 lagos   Do the chain like Pressure2 said and put a floor j...   Oct 11, 2010 - 7:06 AM 
  czwalga   Thanks guys.
I already pulled the harness off. I...   Oct 11, 2010 - 8:29 AM
 czwalga   Thanks guys.
I already pulled the harness off. I...   Oct 11, 2010 - 8:29 AM 
  tony55343   yup they will need to be replaced.   Oct 11, 2010 - 12:38 PM
 tony55343   yup they will need to be replaced.   Oct 11, 2010 - 12:38 PM 
  czwalga   Progress has been slow... I havent been working on...   Oct 30, 2010 - 2:52 PM
 czwalga   Progress has been slow... I havent been working on...   Oct 30, 2010 - 2:52 PM 
  Tigawoods   ill have to come see this sometime   Oct 31, 2010 - 12:49 PM
 Tigawoods   ill have to come see this sometime   Oct 31, 2010 - 12:49 PM
 
  czwalga   QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Oct 31, 2010 - 1...   Nov 1, 2010 - 10:24 AM
 czwalga   QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Oct 31, 2010 - 1...   Nov 1, 2010 - 10:24 AM 
  windowlicker   looking good.  keep posting progress pics.   Oct 31, 2010 - 6:00 PM
 windowlicker   looking good.  keep posting progress pics.   Oct 31, 2010 - 6:00 PM 
  czwalga   Reinforced the strut towers to handle the abuse.  ...   Nov 8, 2010 - 9:59 PM
 czwalga   Reinforced the strut towers to handle the abuse.  ...   Nov 8, 2010 - 9:59 PM 
  chacha   lookin good...be details on the mounting and what ...   Nov 8, 2010 - 10:17 PM
 chacha   lookin good...be details on the mounting and what ...   Nov 8, 2010 - 10:17 PM
 
  czwalga   QUOTE (chacha @ Nov 8, 2010 - 10:17 ...   Nov 10, 2010 - 2:43 PM
 czwalga   QUOTE (chacha @ Nov 8, 2010 - 10:17 ...   Nov 10, 2010 - 2:43 PM 
  presure2   looks great so far man!   Nov 11, 2010 - 12:16 AM
 presure2   looks great so far man!   Nov 11, 2010 - 12:16 AM 
  czwalga   I'll have some pics this week... got the entir...   Nov 29, 2010 - 8:45 AM
 czwalga   I'll have some pics this week... got the entir...   Nov 29, 2010 - 8:45 AM 
  mkernz22   Ehhh, I'm not sure if that would be in the bes...   Nov 29, 2010 - 11:31 AM
 mkernz22   Ehhh, I'm not sure if that would be in the bes...   Nov 29, 2010 - 11:31 AM 
  Culpable04   your trans will blow in the middle of first race, ...   Nov 29, 2010 - 12:44 PM
 Culpable04   your trans will blow in the middle of first race, ...   Nov 29, 2010 - 12:44 PM
 
  czwalga   QUOTE (Culpable04 @ Nov 29, 2010 - 1...   Nov 29, 2010 - 12:58 PM
 czwalga   QUOTE (Culpable04 @ Nov 29, 2010 - 1...   Nov 29, 2010 - 12:58 PM 
  czwalga   Once I finish the damn seat brackets i'll be a...   Nov 30, 2010 - 7:02 PM
 czwalga   Once I finish the damn seat brackets i'll be a...   Nov 30, 2010 - 7:02 PM 
  easternpiro1   wow man! great progress! and stevenson, th...   Dec 1, 2010 - 2:48 PM
 easternpiro1   wow man! great progress! and stevenson, th...   Dec 1, 2010 - 2:48 PM 
  blu94gt   When I'm done with school I want to do the sam...   Dec 6, 2010 - 2:50 PM
 blu94gt   When I'm done with school I want to do the sam...   Dec 6, 2010 - 2:50 PM 
  epocsirhc   Awesome build! I love to see people do everyth...   Dec 7, 2010 - 10:10 PM
 epocsirhc   Awesome build! I love to see people do everyth...   Dec 7, 2010 - 10:10 PM
 
  czwalga   QUOTE (epocsirhc @ Dec 7, 2010 - 11...   Dec 8, 2010 - 7:04 PM
 czwalga   QUOTE (epocsirhc @ Dec 7, 2010 - 11...   Dec 8, 2010 - 7:04 PM 
  mkernz22   RE: 6th Gen Celica Rally Car AWD Build   Dec 8, 2010 - 7:51 PM
 mkernz22   RE: 6th Gen Celica Rally Car AWD Build   Dec 8, 2010 - 7:51 PM 
  playr158   hot damn   Dec 8, 2010 - 8:47 PM
 playr158   hot damn   Dec 8, 2010 - 8:47 PM 
  mmmchocolate   QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Dec 8, 2010 - 5:51...   Dec 8, 2010 - 11:35 PM
 mmmchocolate   QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Dec 8, 2010 - 5:51...   Dec 8, 2010 - 11:35 PM
 
  richee3   QUOTE (mmmchocolate @ Dec 8, 2010 - 11...   Dec 9, 2010 - 2:39 AM
 richee3   QUOTE (mmmchocolate @ Dec 8, 2010 - 11...   Dec 9, 2010 - 2:39 AM

 
  mkernz22   QUOTE (richee3 @ Dec 9, 2010 - 3:39 ...   Dec 9, 2010 - 9:30 AM
 mkernz22   QUOTE (richee3 @ Dec 9, 2010 - 3:39 ...   Dec 9, 2010 - 9:30 AM 
  czwalga   Thanks for the compliments guys. 
Hopefully ill...   Dec 10, 2010 - 7:04 AM
 czwalga   Thanks for the compliments guys. 
Hopefully ill...   Dec 10, 2010 - 7:04 AM 
  czwalga   Well, I have off this week.  Finally have some tim...   Dec 27, 2010 - 8:19 PM
 czwalga   Well, I have off this week.  Finally have some tim...   Dec 27, 2010 - 8:19 PM 
  czwalga   Anyone know where to buy the roof vent cover that ...   Dec 27, 2010 - 10:03 PM
 czwalga   Anyone know where to buy the roof vent cover that ...   Dec 27, 2010 - 10:03 PM 
  sips   I like your style. I have an FD and a GT4 Celica t...   Dec 29, 2010 - 1:15 PM
 sips   I like your style. I have an FD and a GT4 Celica t...   Dec 29, 2010 - 1:15 PM 
  3WayStunna   I think you should check out this thread on gt4oc....   Dec 30, 2010 - 4:46 AM
 3WayStunna   I think you should check out this thread on gt4oc....   Dec 30, 2010 - 4:46 AM 
  illneversellmycelli   amazing im saving this thread for sure. i swear yo...   Dec 30, 2010 - 8:10 AM
 illneversellmycelli   amazing im saving this thread for sure. i swear yo...   Dec 30, 2010 - 8:10 AM 
  czwalga   Thanks for the pic.
I've found a place to bu...   Dec 30, 2010 - 9:01 AM
 czwalga   Thanks for the pic.
I've found a place to bu...   Dec 30, 2010 - 9:01 AM 
  czwalga   Nothing major this weekend.  I was a worthless.  T...   Jan 9, 2011 - 6:38 PM
 czwalga   Nothing major this weekend.  I was a worthless.  T...   Jan 9, 2011 - 6:38 PM 
  presure2   nice ductwork!!   Jan 9, 2011 - 7:45 PM
 presure2   nice ductwork!!   Jan 9, 2011 - 7:45 PM
 
  czwalga   QUOTE (presure2 @ Jan 9, 2011 - 7:45...   Jan 9, 2011 - 8:52 PM
 czwalga   QUOTE (presure2 @ Jan 9, 2011 - 7:45...   Jan 9, 2011 - 8:52 PM

 
  presure2   QUOTE (czwalga @ Jan 9, 2011 - 8:52 ...   Jan 10, 2011 - 8:59 AM
 presure2   QUOTE (czwalga @ Jan 9, 2011 - 8:52 ...   Jan 10, 2011 - 8:59 AM 
  playr158   why keep the AC?!   Jan 9, 2011 - 8:20 PM
 playr158   why keep the AC?!   Jan 9, 2011 - 8:20 PM 
  playr158   so you plan on keeping it for just heat?
I just t...   Jan 10, 2011 - 12:14 AM
 playr158   so you plan on keeping it for just heat?
I just t...   Jan 10, 2011 - 12:14 AM
 
  czwalga   QUOTE (playr158 @ Jan 10, 2011 - 1:1...   Jan 10, 2011 - 8:23 AM
 czwalga   QUOTE (playr158 @ Jan 10, 2011 - 1:1...   Jan 10, 2011 - 8:23 AM 
  czwalga   How long do you think it would take to do the AWD ...   Jan 18, 2011 - 8:33 AM
 czwalga   How long do you think it would take to do the AWD ...   Jan 18, 2011 - 8:33 AM 
  Culpable04   with your welding skills I don't think that...   Jan 18, 2011 - 9:02 AM
 Culpable04   with your welding skills I don't think that...   Jan 18, 2011 - 9:02 AM 
  czwalga   Thanks for the vote of confidence!
 
Speak o...   Jan 18, 2011 - 9:20 AM
 czwalga   Thanks for the vote of confidence!
 
Speak o...   Jan 18, 2011 - 9:20 AM 
  mkernz22   search for jmeyer's thread, he did an awd swap...   Jan 18, 2011 - 4:39 PM
 mkernz22   search for jmeyer's thread, he did an awd swap...   Jan 18, 2011 - 4:39 PM 
  czwalga   He's unresponsive...besides $1k for those...   Jan 19, 2011 - 1:55 PM
 czwalga   He's unresponsive...besides $1k for those...   Jan 19, 2011 - 1:55 PM 
  Culpable04   yes ST205 cables are needed.   Jan 19, 2011 - 2:50 PM
 Culpable04   yes ST205 cables are needed.   Jan 19, 2011 - 2:50 PM 
  czwalga   Stupid question guys.
Do the GT4's have the ...   Jan 20, 2011 - 7:18 PM
 czwalga   Stupid question guys.
Do the GT4's have the ...   Jan 20, 2011 - 7:18 PM
 
  Neon90424   QUOTE (czwalga @ Jan 20, 2011 - 8:18...   Jan 20, 2011 - 10:31 PM
 Neon90424   QUOTE (czwalga @ Jan 20, 2011 - 8:18...   Jan 20, 2011 - 10:31 PM

 
  czwalga   QUOTE (Neon90424 @ Jan 20, 2011 - 11...   Jan 21, 2011 - 7:22 AM
 czwalga   QUOTE (Neon90424 @ Jan 20, 2011 - 11...   Jan 21, 2011 - 7:22 AM

 
  delusionz   QUOTE (Neon90424 @ Jan 21, 2011 - 4...   Jan 21, 2011 - 8:50 PM
 delusionz   QUOTE (Neon90424 @ Jan 21, 2011 - 4...   Jan 21, 2011 - 8:50 PM 
  mkernz22   I'm not completely sure about the GT4, but the...   Jan 20, 2011 - 7:23 PM
 mkernz22   I'm not completely sure about the GT4, but the...   Jan 20, 2011 - 7:23 PM 
  czwalga   So has anyone actually installed a GT4 gas tank in...   Jan 20, 2011 - 7:55 PM
 czwalga   So has anyone actually installed a GT4 gas tank in...   Jan 20, 2011 - 7:55 PM 
  czwalga   So yeah, zero percent chance this sucker fits with...   Jan 20, 2011 - 8:11 PM
 czwalga   So yeah, zero percent chance this sucker fits with...   Jan 20, 2011 - 8:11 PM 
  mkernz22   I believe the GT4's have a shallower, but larg...   Jan 20, 2011 - 8:18 PM
 mkernz22   I believe the GT4's have a shallower, but larg...   Jan 20, 2011 - 8:18 PM 
  czwalga   No worries as of yet, i like cutting stuff.  Wheel...   Jan 20, 2011 - 8:33 PM
 czwalga   No worries as of yet, i like cutting stuff.  Wheel...   Jan 20, 2011 - 8:33 PM 
  enderswift   I am really enjoying this thread. I can only take ...   Jan 20, 2011 - 9:10 PM
 enderswift   I am really enjoying this thread. I can only take ...   Jan 20, 2011 - 9:10 PM
 
  czwalga   QUOTE (enderswift @ Jan 20, 2011 - 9...   Jan 21, 2011 - 7:16 AM
 czwalga   QUOTE (enderswift @ Jan 20, 2011 - 9...   Jan 21, 2011 - 7:16 AM 
  czwalga   Well after cutting the spare tire well out, and a ...   Jan 26, 2011 - 11:06 AM
 czwalga   Well after cutting the spare tire well out, and a ...   Jan 26, 2011 - 11:06 AM 
  czwalga   I'm rebuilding the engine and waiting for my E...   Jan 31, 2011 - 8:14 PM
 czwalga   I'm rebuilding the engine and waiting for my E...   Jan 31, 2011 - 8:14 PM 
  mak5603   Nice cage man, liking the gussets.   Jan 31, 2011 - 8:29 PM
 mak5603   Nice cage man, liking the gussets.   Jan 31, 2011 - 8:29 PM 
  bccentaur3   Why dont ya get fancy and dimple die your gussets?   Feb 1, 2011 - 1:36 AM
 bccentaur3   Why dont ya get fancy and dimple die your gussets?   Feb 1, 2011 - 1:36 AM
 
  czwalga   QUOTE (bccentaur3 @ Feb 1, 2011 - 2...   Feb 1, 2011 - 7:49 AM
 czwalga   QUOTE (bccentaur3 @ Feb 1, 2011 - 2...   Feb 1, 2011 - 7:49 AM 
  96stgreendemon   This is a truely impressive thread, my hat is off ...   Feb 1, 2011 - 8:59 AM
 96stgreendemon   This is a truely impressive thread, my hat is off ...   Feb 1, 2011 - 8:59 AM
 
  czwalga   QUOTE (96stgreendemon @ Feb 1, 2011 - 9...   Feb 2, 2011 - 9:56 AM
 czwalga   QUOTE (96stgreendemon @ Feb 1, 2011 - 9...   Feb 2, 2011 - 9:56 AM 
  presure2   how thick is the gusset material?
it may be the pi...   Feb 2, 2011 - 10:01 AM
 presure2   how thick is the gusset material?
it may be the pi...   Feb 2, 2011 - 10:01 AM
 
  czwalga   QUOTE (presure2 @ Feb 2, 2011 - 10:0...   Feb 2, 2011 - 11:06 AM
 czwalga   QUOTE (presure2 @ Feb 2, 2011 - 10:0...   Feb 2, 2011 - 11:06 AM

 
  presure2   QUOTE (czwalga @ Feb 2, 2011 - 11:06...   Feb 2, 2011 - 11:26 AM
 presure2   QUOTE (czwalga @ Feb 2, 2011 - 11:06...   Feb 2, 2011 - 11:26 AM 
  bccentaur3   Any reason why the main hoop is pretty far back? I...   Feb 3, 2011 - 5:33 PM
 bccentaur3   Any reason why the main hoop is pretty far back? I...   Feb 3, 2011 - 5:33 PM
 
  czwalga   QUOTE (bccentaur3 @ Feb 3, 2011 - 5...   Feb 4, 2011 - 1:41 PM
 czwalga   QUOTE (bccentaur3 @ Feb 3, 2011 - 5...   Feb 4, 2011 - 1:41 PM 
  czwalga   Ugh.... still waiting on the transmission.  Progre...   Feb 10, 2011 - 9:05 AM
 czwalga   Ugh.... still waiting on the transmission.  Progre...   Feb 10, 2011 - 9:05 AM 
  96stgreendemon   are you still doing the 5sfe and awd combo? i cant...   Feb 10, 2011 - 9:16 AM
 96stgreendemon   are you still doing the 5sfe and awd combo? i cant...   Feb 10, 2011 - 9:16 AM
 
  czwalga   QUOTE (96stgreendemon @ Feb 10, 2011 - 1...   Feb 10, 2011 - 9:30 AM
 czwalga   QUOTE (96stgreendemon @ Feb 10, 2011 - 1...   Feb 10, 2011 - 9:30 AM 
  czwalga   Hmm well good news. R&L carriers called me the...   Feb 10, 2011 - 10:20 AM
 czwalga   Hmm well good news. R&L carriers called me the...   Feb 10, 2011 - 10:20 AM|   | 
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