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 Jun 7, 2006 - 8:43 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Waxed the Celica today and took a few pictures. Enjoy.
  
-------------------- 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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Jun 7, 2006 - 8:47 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '05 From torrance/carson, ca Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
damn, that is one shiny black vert. front end gt-four conversion looks good on it too. but only 3 pics? with a sweet looking car like that, you gotta take more pics. get some with the top down.
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Jun 7, 2006 - 8:58 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 7, '04 From Maryland Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
you temporarily blinded me. Good thing those pics are in the shade.
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Jun 7, 2006 - 9:17 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 6, '05 From PA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
top down pics
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Jun 7, 2006 - 9:27 PM
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 Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
great START jay. you KNOW we want LOTS more, and yes, we want hi-res! haha
::requesting engine bay shots of the beast!::: -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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Jun 7, 2006 - 9:27 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 16, '06 From Jackson, MS Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Holy crap that thing looks sweet
 If you just got come clear side markers it would be absolutely perfect.  ~FlamingCelica -------------------- 94 Red Celica ST
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Jun 7, 2006 - 9:31 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
The others didn't turn out as well. Here are a couple more:
 
-------------------- 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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Jun 7, 2006 - 9:43 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 30, '06 From Augusta, GA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
that's one sexy vert...at least we know what your car's good side is!
-------------------- 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 1974 Datsun 260Z 1997 Subaru Legacy L Wagon Kind of missin' my Celica GT! Hit me up if you're ever in my area. I'm always down for a meet. |
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Jun 7, 2006 - 9:46 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Hollywood, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
that is that red thing with a gauge in the front of that last pic, fpr?
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Jun 7, 2006 - 9:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(m0dd3d1 @ Jun 7, 2006 - 9:43 PM) [snapback]442361[/snapback] that's one sexy vert...at least we know what your car's good side is! its the side that has the black calipers and hubs. I still haven't painted the other side since I got my new wheels yet. LOL QUOTE(brianforster @ Jun 7, 2006 - 9:46 PM) [snapback]442363[/snapback] that is that red thing with a gauge in the front of that last pic, fpr? correct - and fp guage. -------------------- 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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Jun 7, 2006 - 10:00 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
FINALLY!!!
ive been waiting to see some good pics of you car. now go take lots more!!! -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Jun 7, 2006 - 10:24 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 16, '05 From Toronto, Ontario Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
what wax did u use?
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Jun 7, 2006 - 10:32 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(elvasoshexai @ Jun 7, 2006 - 10:24 PM) [snapback]442402[/snapback] what wax did u use? Normal turtle wax paste. A good wax job is more about the work than the wax. -------------------- 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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Jun 7, 2006 - 10:44 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 4, '05 From ST PAUL, MN Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
i LOVE THE CAR...
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Jun 7, 2006 - 10:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(RUNNIN-LOW @ Jun 7, 2006 - 10:44 PM) [snapback]442412[/snapback] i LOVE THE CAR... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Cool. Thumbs up from a fellow Minnesotan. I grew up there and transplanted to Illinois - still miss it though. I am vacationing in Detroit Lakes in a couple weeks. -------------------- 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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Jun 7, 2006 - 11:03 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 14, '03 From Long Island, N.Y. Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
looks great buddy
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Jun 7, 2006 - 11:27 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
looks great Jay, nothing etter when the car is all shined up.
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Jun 7, 2006 - 11:36 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Batman722 @ Jun 7, 2006 - 11:27 PM) [snapback]442429[/snapback] looks great Jay, nothing etter when the car is all shined up. what plug wires are those ? Thanks JDOG and Dustin. The wires are OEM. -------------------- 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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Jun 8, 2006 - 12:17 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 5, '03 From South TX. Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
OMG, I have been inspired!
This is what i originally would have liked my vert to look like, and it will look this nice one day I hope, for now.....it lies stored in my backyard lol! |
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Jun 8, 2006 - 12:23 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 13, '05 From Poughkeepsie, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
wow never seen a vert with the gt4 front...or a 3s...amazing stuff
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Jun 8, 2006 - 12:32 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '04 From Oakdale, MN Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Looks really good, you have done a very nice job with it
-------------------- -Brad
95 GSX: Stock motor, fp3065, corn = 10.9 @ 140 06 R6: Strappd and sprocketed = 11.0 @ 127 01 a4: daily 94 Celica: totaled - someday have another celica thats fast instead of looks cool |
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Jun 8, 2006 - 5:15 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 24, '03 From fort smith, ar Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
looks good. nice to finally see some pics.
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Jun 8, 2006 - 9:49 AM
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 Moderator Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
it a boot time Jay !
Nice vert, looking great keep it up
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Jun 8, 2006 - 10:09 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 16, '02 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
beautiful
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Jun 8, 2006 - 10:28 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 25, '02 From Pittsburgh/Clairton, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
wow, that shine is incredible
you guys w/ your nice paint are there any vids of your car in action? i haven't heard a Greddy RS --------------------  |
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Jun 8, 2006 - 11:06 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 10, '03 From Wichita, KS Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
I was wondering when you'd put up some more pics. You've got a hell of a machine. Keep up the good work.
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Jun 8, 2006 - 11:14 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 17, '05 From The Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Nice, looking at your pictures is getting me excited about my paintjob+gt4 front end!
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Jun 8, 2006 - 3:54 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Consynx @ Jun 8, 2006 - 10:28 AM) [snapback]442564[/snapback] wow, that shine is incredible you guys w/ your nice paint are there any vids of your car in action? i haven't heard a Greddy RS The RS is pretty loud actually - until I recirculate later this month. There is a video in my autocross thread that I started but I am not sure you can hear the BOV. -------------------- 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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Jun 8, 2006 - 8:01 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 7, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 55 (100%) |
One thing is for sure Toyota didn't go cheap
when it comes to paint on 6GCs. Nice pics Jay. Edit: I would really like to know ur manufacture date and paint code. This post has been edited by 97lestyousay: Jun 8, 2006 - 8:05 PM -------------------- JDM guy made me do it.
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Jun 8, 2006 - 8:16 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 4, '04 From Northern New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
looking good jay looking good!
bboy --------------------  ..(formerly daily driven) 3S-GTE powered celica currently set @ 12psi.. |
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Jun 8, 2006 - 8:23 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Its funny, the paint is one thing that bugs me about the car. Don't get me wrong, for a nine year old car, its pretty damn good but there are a lot of little nicks and such that make me want to paint it. I probably won't though because I am already thinking about my next car.
-------------------- 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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Jun 8, 2006 - 8:34 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 7, '05 From Brisbane, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
awesome work.
love the gt4 front on the vert. makes me wanna paint mine black..... |
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Jun 8, 2006 - 9:06 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 30, '03 From O-town, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
ssslllooowww...
j/k. i love your vert -------------------- Sometimes we live to beat the odds.
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Jun 8, 2006 - 10:40 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 10, '03 From Appleton,WI Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
AHHH! Boing. I love your car Jay. I'd be drooling even more if those wheels were bronze, but no matter, your car is total hotness.
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Jun 9, 2006 - 9:33 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 29, '05 From PA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
very nice, makes me want to wax mine.
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