celica transformation Options

[recycle]

after 3 and something years of owning the celica is time for a trasformation

i will remove side skirts and magic front lip (already sold to malpaso)
change front bumper with a pre 96 one
buy new suspension, lowered one with camber adjusting
fixing my rims (from scratches and small dents)
and maybe a full respray (for a more orange red)

budget is tight so steps will be made slowly. time target is the italy paneuropean meeting (25.8.07)

fotos will be posted on the way

now condition:

[gt4uk]

nice one, sounds like a plan mr

[tufy]

dont touch your car
if no butget to lower your car just cut the springs.. and change your register plate

[recycle]

nice one, sounds like a plan mr

thank u re

dont touch your car
if no butget to lower your car just cut the springs.. and change your register plate

re ismet i will change the plate:P if u dont like the car after finishing u tell me now can i please live my dream?

[twolownissan2002]

y are you taking the side skirts off if you do i will buy them form you i have dibs on them

[CelicaZR]

Good luck with the transformation re

[beastman]

y are you taking the side skirts off if you do i will buy them form you i have dibs on them

dude read the original post all of the stuff is sold to malpaso.. good luck with the transformation!

This post has been edited by beastman: Aug 26, 2006 - 12:57 AM

[recycle]

after some thinking this is the final look i will do:


front and side


rear (with the "holes" and the centre line closed)


this spoiler


these rear lights (all 3 lenses will be red)

i also will put headers, emanage and a cf oem hood

rims and color are still under investigation

for sure rims will be 17" the rear wider than the front and the color will be red (more orange red and not metalic)

one question: the 3sge dual vvti beams engine used on altezza (black top) and the single vvti engine on my car (red top) uses the same block? is it possible by changing the cover of the engine and the ecu make my engine 240hp@8000rpm?

edit: transformation will start the latest at 1/1/2007

This post has been edited by recycle: Sep 3, 2006 - 8:20 AM

[CelicaZR]

No, dont go Varis
Good luck on achieving the new look buddy:)
Should be awesome once its finished

[bindertch]

What rear bumper is that? So far it looks like you will have a pretty nice car. Can't wait till I have the cash for a change.

[recycle]

i forgot to mention :
adjustable to height and camber suspension
euro rear licence plate holder

i put limit to budget 3500 cyp for all. (this is 6000 euro or 7800 usd) (bank loan of course )

[recycle]

and the rims (if available on 7,5X17 and 9X17)

[Nibbe]

That should be one hell of a celi when finished. Good luck with your project and keep us updated. -N

This post has been edited by Nibbe: Sep 3, 2006 - 3:47 PM

[JFrost9]

gonna look badass...not sure if im feeling the rims too much, it'll look badass no matter what, and as long as you like the rims then im fine.

[recycle]

gonna look badass...not sure if im feeling the rims too much, it'll look badass no matter what, and as long as you like the rims then im fine.

its all in the offset of the rim mate

[immortal]

katse mia mixani tou GT-4 kai ta alla oulla en pellares re mitsio xexe

[recycle]

i picked up the first 3 parts

headers
apexi rsm
greddy emanage

i will post pictures tomorrow

[gt_driFFter]

Man those taillights are SO common in europe, seems like every other modified car has them!

[recycle]

[Magic]

Great parts Recycle..
You got them at a very very low price from maikl

This post has been edited by Magic: Sep 24, 2006 - 12:18 PM

[Wolfie]

hey what type of front bumper is that it looks sweet

[recycle]

step 1

i installed my new radio (pioneer deh-p5800mp)
this is the night view


i am also playing with the dash colors... the above color is blue and the below color is also blue (darker than the above one)... so i still need to find lighter blue led condoms


question: is there a greenish layer or film on the climate buttons?

This post has been edited by recycle: Sep 30, 2006 - 12:24 PM

[Magic]

Nice recycle....looking forward to see setp 2

[recycle]

step 2 (weekend 2)

after our uphill last night it is time for next step of the transformation
again it was in the interior

i installed the rsm (very beautiful and usefull) changed the clock light to blue,


changed the stock white beams dash with non beams black one


(and as magic stated mixed some parts cos the non beams rpm meter doesnt work with beams)


and changed lighting of it to blue (i know i need new lamps)


note: i tested the rsm and my 400meter time was 15.8 at 134kph (not bad for 250kilos of people inside and an absoluterly untuned car) 200 meters was 9.5 at 107kph

[malpaso]

question: is there a greenish layer or film on the climate buttons?

In case JDM's are illuminate on an equal footing like EURO ones, that green is made my green condoms on bulbs and green LEDs...

[recycle]

step 3:
now its 9:40 saturday morning. i have been up since 5:30 working on the car. (i am not a fast worker )

first i put the rsm in the dash (over the 1 din radio)
the plastic that u see cut on the cover will be fixed with a new cover:P


and i installed the trd shifter (thank u tufy). the tricky part was that i cut some leather from below cos i dont like it hanging there (trd shifter is much lower than the stock one)



and the most important of all
i found a rear euro frame for licence plate
i will pick it up on my trip to italy in 2 weeks (thank u fabio)

[recycle]

up to now:

[IdiotStick]

Looking very good.

Where I own a 5th gen, the cluster is a little different (Needle is orange color to begin with). You think theres a way to make the needle bright blue/white? And for the actual cluster, is it just as simple as putting in blue bulbs? ....where did you get these blue bulbs

[recycle]

Looking very good.

Where I own a 5th gen, the cluster is a little different (Needle is orange color to begin with). You think theres a way to make the needle bright blue/white? And for the actual cluster, is it just as simple as putting in blue bulbs? ....where did you get these blue bulbs

with the stock white cluster its impossible to have the blue light, cos there is an orange film inside the cluster. with the black one is very easy, as long as u dissassemble the dash.
lamps can be found in any car accessories store here in cyprus.

about the needle i have no idea. the simpliest thing is to find some white ones and change them.

[Wolf_tm]

up to now:

Mmmm...

I think I know this parts.....

PS: I WANT Mr. Mooh for my car !

[tufy]

you luck


i still have your red spreys at my garage. come for coffe and we fix them

[recycle]

removed spoiler, hi stop light, badges and antenna

[pure_dx]

tufy i thought you'd knew better! cut springs FTL!

heat wrap headers FTL!

This post has been edited by pure_dx: Nov 16, 2006 - 11:32 PM

[tufy]

tufy i thought you'd knew better! cut springs FTL!

heat wrap headers FTL!

i did it to my old 5th gen celica 4 years ago and drived it with no proplem of course its better to buy sport spings. but if you dont have money, it can be done.

[recycle]

the only badge that will be on the car


playing with light

[doGGy]

500.000 ??? LMAO

[recycle]

500.000 ??? LMAO

338 km with my new speedo. y be normal and zero it?

[Magic]

Recycle,i m very confused about you and your car
What you actually want to do with your car??

[malpaso]

Recycle,i m very confused about you and your car
What you actually want to do with your car??

What I know it should be "Euro GT replica"

[recycle]

got the car today from painter. i have to wash it to really shine but these are few fotos.







now i have to install the headers, the emanage and build a new exhaust system.
the suspension is coming at the end of the year

Demetris

[malpaso]

Amazing look (that rear lip looks perfect and you was right... w/o that rear wiper it looks better)

[Magic]

I like your car Recycle,especially from behind (dont get me wrong)
I never thought that words like "clean" will come out from my mouth about your car But yeah its clean and i like the quality work you done on your car.

I like the black GT4 as well

[recycle]

tested the car today for top speed (at a normal road with fcuded up rims)
rsm (100% correct) showed 259kph (its 162mph for u american guys)
i will not try it again till i change rims but still a nice feeling

[tufy]

tested the car today for top speed (at a normal road with fcuded up rims)
rsm (100% correct) showed 259kph (its 162mph for u american guys)
i will not try it again till i change rims but still a nice feeling

woow.. what a shiny car... i loved the rear lip.. i wish i had one...
btw... 259 kms.... didd you max out the rev limit? what was rpm?

[recycle]

tested the car today for top speed (at a normal road with fcuded up rims)
rsm (100% correct) showed 259kph (its 162mph for u american guys)
i will not try it again till i change rims but still a nice feeling

woow.. what a shiny car... i loved the rear lip.. i wish i had one...
btw... 259 kms.... didd you max out the rev limit? what was rpm?

i set the rsm on only speed view... but from the cluster revmetre i was on the 7200 limit. maybe i can do 2-3 kms more

[malpaso]

tested the car today for top speed (at a normal road with fcuded up rims)
rsm (100% correct) showed 259kph (its 162mph for u american guys)
i will not try it again till i change rims but still a nice feeling

[snapshotgt]

You should get some JDM tails as well! Looks nice and clean though -- GREAT job!

Collin

[recycle]

You should get some JDM tails as well! Looks nice and clean though -- GREAT job!

Collin

i dont really like the after 96 jdm tails. had them stock on the car and swapped them with tufy some time ago. now i like it more:)

[recycle]

so
what u think of the almost finished exterior?

[Magic]

Recycle i really like your car
Its completly different from the stock ordinary car you bought!!

Rims and suspension are my favorite parts you on your car

[malpaso]

looks perfect re... I love how they meet fenders (I hate sink wheels... since I have them )

[Wolf_tm]

It needs a rear spoiler !!!

A HAHA AH HAH HAHA HA HA HA HAHA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know, Mate, that you prefer it to be wingless !



Mate... see you in JUNE.... is there a direct flight from Italy to Cyprus ??

[massbrandon]

I like it man

[Borghe]

ehi DEMETRIS, Great look!
I like your Celica, but I prefer 5/6 spoke on the wheels and JDM Tail Lights....however I like it!

[BloodyStupidDave...]

What size wheels are those? Time to update your profile

[recycle]

magic: its good to know thank u
malpaso: thank u re.. but the tire touches the arche of the fender on rear and i have to cut it. nothing serious or visible
Wolf_tm: spoilerless is hotttt of cource there are fights. cyprus airways and alitalia milano-larnaca
massbrandon: i like it too
Borghe: 5 spoke rims are hot.. but these are something different. i used to have 98 jdm rear lights (from stock) but i like these more (red on red is always better)
BloodyStupidDavey: they are oz 35th anniversary rims, 8X17 et35. and my profile has to wait cos the transformation is far from over!

This post has been edited by recycle: Apr 16, 2007 - 11:33 AM

[DSToyo]

i like it
what do you think about one of those ducktail/duckbill spoilers on there?

This post has been edited by DSToyo: Apr 16, 2007 - 7:05 PM

[tufy]

very nice and well done re file. nice and simple. what is next?

[Hanyo]

no way! those can not be 17 inch rims. What tire size are you using? The car looks amazing. I love the euro licence plate frame and the rear lip. The celica looks so clean.

[Magic]

Recycle,looking your car at my side today on the highway makes me reliase how much work have you done on it the last few months!!!
GREAT WORK

[Valo666]

looks great mate. Loving thouse OZ 35 aniversary wheels. sooo nice

[Mangozac]

Hey Recycle your celi is looking breathtaking! Can I ask what front lip you have? I've been thinking of losing my spoiler and I reckon you've just sold the idea - it looks to clean!

Are those really 17" wheels? Did you get new springs or what?

Zac

[recycle]

DSToyo: thank u. i dont want any spoiler.. i think is hotter like this
tufy: thank u re ismet. next... not sure yet but i have some guide lines... for exhaust, tail lights, engine and interior
Hanyo: thank u.. love when each piece makes no difference but when is getting close to be complited everyone is looking. now the tyres are just till i cut the fenders (old fukced tyres) 225/45/17 on rear and 215/45/17 front date='Apr 17, 2007 - 12:37 PM' post='547570']
Magic: it was having u at my side too thank u for the good (and true as u said) comments u told me face to face. its been some long months and now that deadline is closing i have to speed up
Valo666: love them too
Mangozac: thank u: the front lip is the toms option from japan. was put as extra on jdm celicas. and for the springs i changed my tein medium springs with full adjustable tein coilovers

ps: after some thinking i named my car.
Mr Beam
what u think?

[hatchy_gt-s]

wat rear bumper is that (the red one)

[recycle]

in few hours my new and soon beloved exhaust is been shipped (with EMS) from japan!

i should get it by wedsday and i am closed to finish





hks silent hi power

[malpaso]

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hks silent hi power

re its beautiful... perfect choice!

[G3D45]

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hks silent hi power

re its beautiful... perfect choice!

It's a pity that one day it would be dirty

[recycle]

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hks silent hi power

re its beautiful... perfect choice!

It's a pity that one day it would be dirty

that will mean i will put it in good use