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Just wanted to post some pictures cause I'm finally pretty happy with the car...
2-1/2 years ago this was my new car... 97 Celica ST Auto 126,310 miles pinstripe, dull paint hole in the headlight 4 completely different tires non-working cassette/radio, alarm system, corner light  ^ dealer photo  ^ a little dirty  a few years and a couple modifications later and it's like having a whole new car... 97 ST 165,000+ miles 95 Manual tranny 85,000+ miles wet sanded/compounded pinstripe removed all new headlights Enkei RS5 wheels with 4 matching tires Tein S-Tech's & KYB's Alpine head unit, alarm w/ lcd remote etc...     of course I've still got my complaints and there are a few more things I'd like taken care of... [i.e. drums to discs in the rear, new seats, refinish/repaint some things, contemplating a sunroof, etc] but overall I'm finally happy with where it is now 
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Sep 20, 2006 - 4:32 PM
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its come a long way, more then i can say. :\ oh well...
Nice makeover... glad u like the work u put into it. -------------------- Mini Supra... in need of mini boost.
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Sep 20, 2006 - 4:33 PM
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congrats steff. looks great!
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Sep 20, 2006 - 4:44 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Portsmouth, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
I know its not much compared to what everyone else has done but it's taken a while and I'm finally proud to drive it around...
thanks to some very awesome people  JDM guy, yo 
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Sep 20, 2006 - 5:05 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 2, '05 From Guam Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
what size are your rim and tire?
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Sep 20, 2006 - 5:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Portsmouth, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
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Sep 20, 2006 - 5:26 PM
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Looks very good, although I don't think installing an aftermarket sunroof is a wise move.
Makes me want to do what you did to your paint to mine. -------------------- Sometimes we live to beat the odds.
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Sep 20, 2006 - 5:35 PM
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looks great steff
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Sep 20, 2006 - 7:55 PM
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nice. good job with the auto to manual conversion. that makes the car and driver 10 times hotter.
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Sep 20, 2006 - 10:04 PM
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Sep 20, 2006 - 10:07 PM
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Now come the little things like jdm tails, and tint. I think if you added some dark tint it would add alot to the car. A much wiser move then an aftermarket 800 dollar sunroof. Im a jdm tail nut though, i hate the way the stock tails look, and think jdm tails are a must...
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Sep 20, 2006 - 10:07 PM
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manual so much faster than auto i think i maybe wrong but i kind of wish mine was auto
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Sep 20, 2006 - 10:18 PM
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Looks great! Can't wait till I get some Teins.
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Sep 20, 2006 - 10:40 PM
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WOW.. looking great!!
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Sep 21, 2006 - 1:19 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '06 From Czech Republic (Europe) Currently Offline Reputation: 56 (100%) |
First time I can really see how different may car look after lowering...
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Sep 21, 2006 - 1:25 AM
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I like that shade of green...
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Sep 21, 2006 - 11:15 AM
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man, i'm on my 3rd year and havn't got that far yet....
looking good, your car i must say. i'll probably be looking into some of those wheels you have there. RS5's right? -------------------- PROJECT 6TH GEN
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Sep 21, 2006 - 11:34 AM
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Awesome, it's come a long way!
God I love green Celi's...
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Sep 21, 2006 - 2:24 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 19, '06 From Long Island, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
I saw her car in person it looks GREAT! Keep it up Steff, I would never had guessed that your beauty has high mileage. Looks like it has 60k miles on her.
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Sep 21, 2006 - 2:29 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Portsmouth, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
thanks everyone
QUOTE(Akimbo @ Sep 20, 2006 - 6:26 PM) [snapback]481919[/snapback] Makes me want to do what you did to your paint to mine. i had it professionally compounded about 6mo after i got it. cost about $100, but you could probably do it yourself. it was well worth it, the car looks cleaner even when its dirty and has a nicer shine to it QUOTE(JFrost9 @ Sep 20, 2006 - 11:07 PM) [snapback]482040[/snapback] Now come the little things like jdm tails, and tint. I think if you added some dark tint it would add alot to the car. A much wiser move then an aftermarket 800 dollar sunroof. Im a jdm tail nut though, i hate the way the stock tails look, and think jdm tails are a must... i actually like the USDM tails, i think it goes with the car and the color. if the price is right id consider getting JDM tails but then id have to go all out and get the clear corners and projectors to make it work. IMO QUOTE(6gsillyca @ Sep 21, 2006 - 2:25 AM) [snapback]482142[/snapback] I like that shade of green... i love the color too there arent too many green onesQUOTE(Shigexile @ Sep 21, 2006 - 12:15 PM) [snapback]482263[/snapback] i'll probably be looking into some of those wheels you have there. RS5's right? yup. got the wheels and tires from someone on newcelica.org for 400 shipped from cali. the tires were sh!tty and tiny so i ended up getting new ones anyway. This post has been edited by hurley97: Sep 21, 2006 - 2:30 PM -------------------- |
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Sep 21, 2006 - 2:54 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 4, '03 From Kirkland, Washington Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Looks good! Its nice to see someone take something that they didnt buy in perfect condition and put it to where it should be. Cant wait to see what else you do!
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Sep 21, 2006 - 4:37 PM
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Nice, but get that car some wheel spacers + longer studs ASAP!
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Sep 21, 2006 - 5:09 PM
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Those rims look a helava lot like the ones i was gunna get for mine both Enkei's as well
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Sep 21, 2006 - 9:01 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Portsmouth, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
QUOTE(ChOoKmAn @ Sep 21, 2006 - 6:09 PM) [snapback]482379[/snapback] Those rims look a helava lot like the ones i was gunna get for mine both Enkei's as well http://www.enkei.co.jp/en/p_detail_rp03.html was gunna get em in the 18's but you tell me the difference between em hehe very nice. those are the newer version of Randy's (97lestyousay) rims, i believe his are RP02 i think we came to the conclusion that they are an older version of mine...thats just a guess though  -------------------- |
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Sep 21, 2006 - 11:23 PM
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Every time you mod I feel the need to respond with a mod.
It has helped me get motivated. Keep up the good work and I'll try to keep up with you. I still have a couple unistalled items.
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Sep 21, 2006 - 11:24 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 13, '05 From Poughkeepsie, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
would one of u 2 please tint your damn windows. go all out, im talking limo in back, and like 15% up front.
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Sep 21, 2006 - 11:35 PM
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QUOTE(devilsden97 @ Sep 21, 2006 - 9:24 PM) [snapback]482496[/snapback] would one of u 2 please tint your damn windows. go all out, im talking limo in back, and like 15% up front. 14% mirror for me. Very soon
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Sep 22, 2006 - 2:25 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 13, '02 From Blairstown, New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Black tint on green sixth gens, FTW.
Looking good, both of you. Clean and green. -------------------- 3rd gen ST205 3SGTE - Alive and boosting. |
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Sep 22, 2006 - 9:26 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Portsmouth, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
QUOTE(97lestyousay @ Sep 22, 2006 - 12:23 AM) [snapback]482495[/snapback] Every time you mod I feel the need to respond with a mod. It has helped me get motivated. Keep up the good work and I'll try to keep up with you. I still have a couple unistalled items. haha. we can work off each other, maybe we'll both get more done that way ITS ON NOW ! what you got !! .... QUOTE(97lestyousay @ Sep 22, 2006 - 12:35 AM) [snapback]482501[/snapback] QUOTE(devilsden97 @ Sep 21, 2006 - 9:24 PM) [snapback]482496[/snapback] would one of u 2 please tint your damn windows. go all out, im talking limo in back, and like 15% up front. 14% mirror for me. Very soon damn... gotta think fast  QUOTE(Silver94CelicaOwner @ Sep 22, 2006 - 3:25 AM) [snapback]482502[/snapback] Black tint on green sixth gens, FTW. Looking good, both of you. Clean and green. hmmm....
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Sep 23, 2006 - 11:58 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 13, '05 From Poughkeepsie, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
i smell boost......
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