Calling All NZ Celica fans Options

[TRDGT4]

i was wondering if you would all like to get together for a meet some time in the near future??

this is just in the idea stage but if i get enough people keen i'll do some investigating into would we could do
so any idea's thoughts of other wise would be great.

chat to you all soon

cheers

[parriehunter]

i was wondering if you would all like to get together for a meet some time in the near future??

this is just in the idea stage but if i get enough people keen i'll do some investigating into would we could do
so any idea's thoughts of other wise would be great.

chat to you all soon

cheers

What part of NZ are you in? In april im going to be in auckland and then later in the month driving down to chch. Ill be keen to meet up with some people from this forum. Flick me a PM.

[TRDGT4]

so anyone else keen?

[MercuryFree]

Yeup, depending on travel distance/timing/etc

[TRDGT4]

jst throw all your ideas my way and i sort something out probably thinking Manfeild or Taupo

[Rusty]

where abouts in NZ are you's? Hawkes Bay here

[TRDGT4]

hi Guys sorry i'm in Palmerston North

[MercuryFree]

20 mins north of wellington

[Rusty]

lol sorry TRDGT4 I thought you were in Auckland

[TRDGT4]

lol sorry TRDGT4 I thought you were in Auckland

Nope not me

[Rusty]

I'm sure theres like another 5'ish more members here from NZ somewhere??

[TRDGT4]

so far these are the members that have expressed interest,

TRDGT4
FWDTURBO
Rusty
Black_Beauty
delusionz
parriehunter
beno
MercuryFree
SammyR
Skorpion

please if you name isn't on the list please add it

cheers

[TRDGT4]

so i'd like to kick this into gear so please let me know if you are keen and i'll look into sort out something for us to do

even if we just meet and go for a cruise and grab a bite to eat

look forward to hearing from you all

[delusionz]

A NZ6GC track day would be kewl

[parriehunter]

If i am in the north island I would be keen, its a bit of a drive from chch.

[delusionz]

Can your car cross from south to north? Is there a ferry or something?

[parriehunter]

Yea there is but it costs heaps, $130 with student discount then petrol on top.

I was thinking we should mission it to hamilton for the rally, Ill probably be up and Ill just borrow the old mans Prado .

EDIT:spelling

This post has been edited by parriehunter: Jul 21, 2008 - 11:11 PM

[nats_celica]

TRDGT4(sorry dont know ur name) u forgot me put me on the list im keen. v. keen. well we need to establish wea the heck we wana have the meet so tht ppl know the distance. anyway hope this gets on board soon

[Rusty]

Can your car cross from south to north? Is there a ferry or something?

what? lol how long have you been in NZ????

we still haven't decided on location I reckon somewhere in the north island like Hawkes Bay or taupo. central sort of... I'm getting my full in november, then you got xmas etc... so put me down for Feburary anyone else?

[nats_celica]

hmmm taupo seems gd. 4hours drive from me:P but i wont complain love driving. and besides i have a driving partner anyway (right mike) but yea taupo is good nice drive. cnt wait for february

[MercuryFree]

Can your car cross from south to north? Is there a ferry or something?

what? lol how long have you been in NZ????

we still haven't decided on location I reckon somewhere in the north island like Hawkes Bay or taupo. central sort of... I'm getting my full in november, then you got xmas etc... so put me down for Feburary anyone else?

There's a toypeed megameet in wellington coming up, I should be turning up to at least one day of it if anyone else was thinking of going .

I was supposed to be getting my full this month but my superstrut decided to shat itself, byebye $460...

[Rusty]

gutted, haven't heard anything from TRDGT4

[ScratchandSniff]

Hi

Sorry for the delay in replying.Have not been on this site for a while. Would be interested in a meet let me know whats going on. I live in Auckland by the North shore.

ScratchandSniff

[Rusty]

hey you have a good celica, you should be post/on here more.

we don't have anything in writing yet but, just trying to get people interested/ see whos interested

[delusionz]

Damn, Can I have a drive of ur car bro? I wanna try beams! Side by side man, U should leave me in the dust... 98 BZ-R beats 96 SS-III but 98 SS-III beats 98 BZ-R ... I think anyways... My flatmate got Levin BZ-R, seems a bit quicker than mine.. We never raced tho, We wanna go to Meremere sum time.. and our other mate with Spec-S S15....

Oi wot u guys think??? My 3S-GE should be able to take a SR20 in a Qtr aye?? Specs say my car has higher max hp, equal weight, and fwd vs rwd (drivetrain loss)

Or is the 6 speed rear wheel gonna take me??

[ScratchandSniff]

Ye she's a great car. I have finally got enough money to do some mod's Anyone got any idea where to start. I was told to take the car to Toyota and chip the engine?

ScratchandSniff

[Rusty]

your basic engine mods: airfilter, as for the exhaust I'd go for the 2.25 or if you go for 2.5 get some silencers in it (ive heard/riden in a SS-I with a 2.5, very/to loud)
suspension: springs/coilovers
rims: you've already got

sounds: i'd go alpine (if you have an ipod, stereo ipod control, is good) speakers 6.5" and sub if you want it

body: dont do anything, its sexy the way it is

Random parts: clear side repeaters (trademe) new interior lights, gauges etc
then if your going NA power HCR and TRD VVT-i camshafts

[MercuryFree]

I was told to take the car to Toyota and chip the engine?

Who told you to do that? To the best of my knowledge the Celica ECU(s) use unflashable ROM, so are unable to be 'chipped'. In any case, it's unlikely that a manufacturer is going to 'chip' their car for you

[Rusty]

a tuning shop would be your best bet

[ScratchandSniff]

Ha Thanks for all your replies. Awesome to have so mush support. Just came back from getting my CV boots replaced. They had completely broken off and I had been riding like that for 6 months. Anyway I asked my mechanic what to install to increase the performance. He said I should put in a new exhaust system, Performance chip which he thinks can be installed, I don't know but I guess we will find out when I take the car to Toyota and a better air filter. I am defiantly putting in more sound. I have a pioneer radio and speakers so I will probable stick with pioneer. Just need to get 2 x 12" subs and 2x 6x9s. I think 2 X 12"s should be load enough.

[Rusty]

cool good luck with your sounds and performance upgrades


Anyway time to get this meet moving on, so far these are people who have expressed some interest

TRDGT4
Rusty
FWDTURBO
ScratchandSniff
Black_Beauty
delusionz
nats_celica
parriehunter
beno
MercuryFree
SammyR
Skorpion

Now for Location I recommend Taupo pretty central for everyone. Anyone else got any other places?
as for when: End of Feburary or March (out of the way of Xmas etc)

This post has been edited by Rusty: Nov 6, 2008 - 3:38 PM

[delusionz]

Taupo is good for me

[parriehunter]

Sounds sweet to me (if im still in auckland/north island that is).

[MercuryFree]

Might be going to the Melbourne F1 but if that falls through then keen

[Rusty]

ok how long we going to be there days? so accommodation then? and when exactly dates week or weekend

thanks everyone for your interest. I would rather try and get a date that fits in with everyone (from here anyway)

This post has been edited by Rusty: Nov 9, 2008 - 1:08 AM

[delusionz]

Track day aswell? or stop in at Meremere for grudge races with the ST205's together and ST202's together !!!

[Rusty]

I dont know about track usually cost quite a bit to hire a track then you have to have your car set up for track helmet, overalls, fire extinguisher etc

I hadn't really thought of what we could do. maybe meet up, go for a curise, check out everyones ride?

[tiny]

Hi all, being a new owner I would be keen to meet up... especially if in North Island.
Heading to track/strip would be pretty cool as well.

[Rusty]

right moving on

Trying to come up with dates here
so its going to be in the weekend (for shcool kids if there are any here?) if this date doesn't fit anyones I can change it. (we dont have to be there 3 days, its just an idea)

6th (Friday), 7th (Saturday) & 8th (Sunday) of March @ Taupo

now I haven't looked at accommodation yet (I don't know what peoples budgets are) also proberly no track. It cost quite a bit to hire taupo, but if you want me to then I will http://www.tauporacetrack.co.nz/home.htm

also Clint or MercuryFree can you post something on Toyspeed about this meet (since I also know you are members there) and would be cool to get more guys coming.

TRDGT4
Rusty
FWDTURBO
ScratchandSniff
Black_Beauty
delusionz
nats_celica
parriehunter
beno
MercuryFree
Tiny
SammyR
Skorpion

Just ask if you want to be added to the list

[TRDGT4]

right moving on

Trying to come up with dates here
so its going to be in the weekend (for shcool kids if there are any here?) if this date doesn't fit anyones I can change it. (we dont have to be there 3 days, its just an idea)

6th (Friday), 7th (Saturday) & 8th (Sunday) of March @ Taupo

now I haven't looked at accommodation yet (I don't know what peoples budgets are) also proberly no track. It cost quite a bit to hire taupo, but if you want me to then I will http://www.tauporacetrack.co.nz/home.htm

also Clint or MercuryFree can you post something on Toyspeed about this meet (since I also know you are members there) and would be cool to get more guys coming.

TRDGT4
Rusty
FWDTURBO *SOLD*
ScratchandSniff
Black_Beauty
delusionz
nats_celica
parriehunter
beno
MercuryFree
Tiny
SammyR
Skorpion

Just ask if you want to be added to the list

hey Rusty sorry i haven't posted something up earlier been super busy coming up to xmas and all

i think this is a real cool idea however March might not be such a good time as you see i'm Working in the Toyota Racing Series and might no be able to make these dates but i am keen to see a weekend planned

i think you are on the right track i for our first ever meet we shouldn't do a trackday as costs for this would be thru the roof and at the current state of things maybe not such a great idea but we'll put that away untill we have a few more cars

i also think that this should be Celica only as thats the whole idea in th first place even if it was a one day affair for starters like meet at a location show off our cars then grab a feed or go for a cruise to get a feed and that would be about it. if we keep thing simple cost will be low and hopefully interest will be high.

those are just a few ideas so for i'll have more time to work on this after xmas

oh and rusty looks like i'll be in Napier around the 22nd of December after racing at Manfeild on the 21st so if you aren't doing anything you should cruise down and check out the racing.

cheers

[Rusty]

hey Rusty sorry i haven't posted something up earlier been super busy coming up to xmas and all

i think this is a real cool idea however March might not be such a good time as you see i'm Working in the Toyota Racing Series and might no be able to make these dates but i am keen to see a weekend planned

i think you are on the right track i for our first ever meet we shouldn't do a trackday as costs for this would be thru the roof and at the current state of things maybe not such a great idea but we'll put that away untill we have a few more cars

i also think that this should be Celica only as thats the whole idea in th first place even if it was a one day affair for starters like meet at a location show off our cars then grab a feed or go for a cruise to get a feed and that would be about it. if we keep thing simple cost will be low and hopefully interest will be high.

those are just a few ideas so for i'll have more time to work on this after xmas

oh and rusty looks like i'll be in Napier around the 22nd of December after racing at Manfeild on the 21st so if you aren't doing anything you should cruise down and check out the racing.

cheers

true about the date, we can change the date, i'm just trying to get one that everyone can attend

I thought there were other 6gc celica owners on toyspeed (other than us 3 lol)

well I kind of though accommodation would be nice for those who have to come a long way, but to keep cost down etc just a quick meet up, and hopefully get other people interested (I like it )

in napier 22nd, why will you be up here? if I can get off work (busy as at xmas too ) yeah sure. stink that I couldn't see you last friday night when we came down, I got all excited when I saw a white celica... but it was a white SS-III +C-one front (or a wannabe SS-III)

[MercuryFree]

turns out iconz (another forum I'm on) has at least 5 celica owners on it, i was somewhat suprised. Advertising on there could help get more numbers

[Rusty]

also if its just celicas other generations aswell?

This post has been edited by Rusty: Dec 4, 2008 - 6:49 PM

[TRDGT4]

once we have set a date we should look and doing a flyer drop or something similar??

[Rusty]

I can get hold of a blimp :L

get the date set first, and since we all live in different areas, we could do a flyer drop on celicas in our own region perhaps?

so what date then everyone here?

[Rusty]

BUMP

The holidays are over


Got to come up with a date quickly guys

This post has been edited by Rusty: Jan 6, 2009 - 12:22 AM

[Sammyr]

Hi guys,

I am out unfortunatly, as i am no longer a celica owner (got a B4 subi instead) hope the meet goes well

Chur

Sam.

[parriehunter]

Hey,

I probably wont be able to make the meet because some s**t has hit the fan in my life and im heading back to chch in feb.

To all the Auckland people PM me so we can organize some time to meet up. I have been on the coromandel since xmas but would be keen to try and meet up now im back.

Hope you all had good holidays.

[kezza-q]

With all these people pulling out, I better register some interest - no promises, but if I am in NZ at the time of your meet I will make a trip.

[Rusty]

so updating the list... for whenever we are having a meet

TRDGT4
Rusty
FWDTURBO
ScratchandSniff
Black_Beauty
delusionz
nats_celica
parriehunter 50%
beno
MercuryFree
Tiny
SammyR
Skorpion
kezza-q
CroNO
missmoster *

anyone else please update

This post has been edited by Rusty: Jan 13, 2009 - 1:00 PM

[missmoster]

add me to a meet

[Rusty]

ahh so your the guy who bourght that celica

[missmoster]

um girl and yep i luv it i had a 96 gt4 a while ago and had to sell and mist it so much i had to have this one tidy up of engine bay is commencing right now just doing the numbers yay

[Rusty]

oh right my mistake

what sort of tidying are you doing to the engine bay?
also what part of nz you from?

[missmoster]

Im in hamilton

Braided hose for most hoses like turbo return line fuel line and oil catch can, new stainless maiflod made up seamless um 720 injectors, race cams, shims, valve springs sum adjustable cam gears a full link trd spark leads needs sum panel and paint done rear adjustables strut braces working towards a bigger turbo not sure wot 1 yet and a clear cam case and a new carbon fibre bonnet but it will all take time and dollars but im saving hard out to get it done, i can do the fitting myself so dat will save a bit.

[Rusty]

wow thats quite a lot, good luck with your project

[delusionz]

Hahaha It's the boost gets you laid Celica

[missmoster]

lol yea used to b now its just boost you

[missmoster]

hi again well just read some interesting forums from some of you guys i see you know my car. Do you actually know who built it do you know anything about it at all im sorry to sound rude i don't mean to but i don't think that is fair to be disrespecting other peoples ideas and hard work. Maybe conctructive comments rather than name calling and negative comments would paint a better picture of you.

Thanks

[delusionz]

Sorry, No idea, Just remembered the Ad and photos from trademe, caused a little laughter around here. No harm though, If you like it that's all that counts, If you don't change it.

[Rusty]

sorry just sort of knew the guy (from toyspeed), hopefully no disrespect to your new celica

[Rusty]

a person from toyspeed contacted me they're from auckland have ST205 group A's about 3 of them and are keen for the meet

This post has been edited by Rusty: Jan 16, 2009 - 3:40 PM

[delusionz]

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This post has been edited by delusionz: Jul 2, 2009 - 7:29 AM

[TRDGT4]

hi again well just read some interesting forums from some of you guys i see you know my car. Do you actually know who built it do you know anything about it at all im sorry to sound rude i don't mean to but i don't think that is fair to be disrespecting other peoples ideas and hard work. Maybe conctructive comments rather than name calling and negative comments would paint a better picture of you.

Thanks

hi there

just thought i'd let you all know that i am actually responsilbe for building that engine and helping the old owner get it to where it was when he sold it. i built the engine for the owner before the last (he lives in Korea) he melted a piston and then i got invloved. the car has many changes and from what i hear it is now in the hands of someone i had wanted to own this car.

if you want any more info about this car please call Toyota New Zealand and ask for Clint

cheers

[missmoster]

Hey clint yea i know ya built ma engine i know who you are i uesd to go to TNZ for training when i worked for waikato toyota as a mechanic still a mechanic just not there work on mazdas now bit of a change. Just doing some maintance on her at the mo brakes needs some hoses as the 5th injector and catch can hose are all cracked, and the s/strut linkage is knocking then ive got a guy in aucks whose gona make up a stainless manifold for me so thats first performance wise cos the one on there appears to have a small leak. And the gt4 ones tend to warp which i think it has.

[Rusty]

oh wow, thats impressive mate, sorry I just thought (the previous owner) had done a home job, but after reading that im blown away.

[KenL]

so far these are the members that have expressed interest,

TRDGT4
FWDTURBO
Rusty
Black_Beauty
delusionz
parriehunter
beno
MercuryFree
SammyR
Skorpion
KenL

please if you name isn't on the list please add it

cheers

[KenL]

Hey man im real keen 4 a meet im in palmerston north 2. im nt bck in nz till june tho ( overseas 4 wrk ) but ya real keen ae

ken

i was wondering if you would all like to get together for a meet some time in the near future??

this is just in the idea stage but if i get enough people keen i'll do some investigating into would we could do
so any idea's thoughts of other wise would be great.

chat to you all soon

cheers

[kezza-q]

nt bck in nz till june tho ( overseas 4 wrk )

Where are you at the moment mate?

[MercuryFree]

So I'm most likely going to be in Rotorua in around the 9th->12th of february if there is any form of event that can be planned around the taupo/rotorua area... Probably too short of notice for most people though heh

[KenL]

im over in east timor i work in the army so have we got any dates for the meet?

nt bck in nz till june tho ( overseas 4 wrk )

Where are you at the moment mate?

[missmoster]

add missmoster that list please

[Rusty]

You already were, KenL just used an old one thats all.
so updating the list... for whenever we are having a meet

TRDGT4
Rusty
FWDTURBO
ScratchandSniff
Black_Beauty
delusionz
nats_celica *??
parriehunter 50%
beno
MercuryFree
Tiny
SammyR
Skorpion
kezza-q
CroNO
missmoster *
KenL*

This post has been edited by Rusty: Jan 22, 2009 - 3:14 AM

[missmoster]

haha swt well it looks like it growing

[Rusty]

quite a few people which is great, we have a place, just dont have a when

[missmoster]

wheres the place at

[tiny]

I am 50/50 at this stage. Depends on the dates as looking at road trip down south.

But pretty keen to get some advice and compare rides. My GT4 has been feeling sluggish lately - maybe its just in my head or maybe its terminal (sigh)

[Rusty]

wheres the place at

Taupo

I am 50/50 at this stage. Depends on the dates as looking at road trip down south.

But pretty keen to get some advice and compare rides. My GT4 has been feeling sluggish lately - maybe its just in my head or maybe its terminal (sigh)

oh really, might pay to go get a diagnostic test?


How about in mid march 14th or the 21st (both are Saturdays)

[brandz_gt4]

hey add me on the list 2;) i definitely will be coming,always wanted to be in a celica car club since i got my 1st celica.so yeah really keen on the celica meet just got to make it on a right date.why dont we have the meet on the waitangi weekend?

[Rusty]

TRDGT4
Rusty
FWDTURBO
ScratchandSniff
Black_Beauty
delusionz
nats_celica *??
parriehunter 50%
beno
MercuryFree
Tiny
SammyR
Skorpion
kezza-q
CroNO
missmoster
KenL
brandz_gt4 *

done

yeah well, me and clint thought it would be a cool idea for nz celica owners to meet up, since there isn't really much for celica owners

[TRDGT4]

the 14th of march could be good for me but i'll get back to you all soon and the 22 of march is the V 4 and Rotary here in palmy and i think we could all meet up there as well (just an idea)

[MercuryFree]

the 14th of march could be good for me but i'll get back to you all soon and the 22 of march is the V 4 and Rotary here in palmy and i think we could all meet up there as well (just an idea)

I'd be keen for a 4&rotary meetup, only like an hour and a half drive from me so that's no problem

[tiny]

I was thinking of heading down to the 4 & rota meet so if there are a few others keen on that it could be the way to go?

[Rusty]

how about we do both?

[TRDGT4]

well thats what i was thinking

[TRDGT4]

just talked to my Manager and on the 22nd of March we can all meet at the Toyota New Zealand carpark before heading over to the V 4 and Rotary meet

i have also talked to one of my contact in Auckland and he is going to spead the word up there he knows of a couple of group a and a few others

[brandz_gt4]

so is that the confirmed date 22nd of march?.and the location is palmy,il be coming from auckland if theres anybody from auckland thats going let me know so that maybe we can go together.i just hope to get my clutch and pressure plate replaced before then coz its starting to go now and the check engine light keeps on popping up everytime so i gota really save up now lol.

[missmoster]

im coming from hamilton so anyone coming from aucks we could meet up and cruise together

[brandz_gt4]

that would be awesome.il make a stop in hamilton then we can go together,do u know how to get 2 palmy coz il just get lost lol how long would the drive be? and what sorta time u reckon is the best time to leave? probaly early in the morning like 5 o clock so we can get there early.

This post has been edited by brandz_gt4: Feb 2, 2009 - 3:29 AM

[WWSideWinder]

Hi All

I'm intrested to go with but I'd like to know what time we leave Auckland (and how far it is to Palmy)

Also would you guyes accept a Curren tagging along with you?

[kezza-q]

that would be awesome.il make a stop in hamilton then we can go together,do u know how to get 2 palmy coz il just get lost lol how long would the drive be? and what sorta time u reckon is the best time to leave? probaly early in the morning like 5 o clock so we can get there early.

To give you some idea, my mate and I drove Wellington to Hamilton for last years V8s, we left at 4:30am and arrived in the Tron just before 10am, Palmy is about an hour and a half from Wellington, but it is not the exact same road, so allow maybe 5 hours max? especially if you leave nice and early.


For the record - I won't be there, I fly back to Sydney 1/3/09. Not likely to be back until the 2nd half of the year.

[KenL]

hey guys if its gna b on the 22 im not going 2 b able to make it az im still overseas then, soundz like that date would b a gud date tho.

[missmoster]

how early do you want to get to palmy

[brandz_gt4]

problly around midday.

[Rusty]

lol you guys have to get up early, I might leave at about 8am catch up with clint for a bit
I'll send out a pm to all the people in the list, here just incase someone missed the updates.

22nd of March we can all meet at the Palmerston North Toyota New Zealand carpark before heading over to the V 4 and Rotary meet
(66 Walding Street)

This post has been edited by Rusty: Feb 5, 2009 - 1:41 AM

[WWSideWinder]

Again I have to ask....

Is it ok for a curren to tag along on this outing?

Aucklanders should meet some where just south of Auckland (Rainbows end?) at 4:45am to leave @ 5am sharp and go down in convoy.

Suggestions/Comments?

[Rusty]

curren is really a celica coupe IMO so why not??? (I thought I said yea a while ago, but I must not have sorry)

[brandz_gt4]

hey wwwsidewinder lol sorry dont know ya name,il come and meet u at rainbows end,coz i live nearby there and then we can go from there and make a stop in hamilton.tryna find more aucklanders to come with.

[MercuryFree]

lol you guys have to get up early, I might leave at about 8am catch up with clint for a bit
I'll send out a pm to all the people in the list, here just incase someone missed the updates.

22nd of March we can all meet at the Palmerston North Toyota New Zealand carpark before heading over to the V 4 and Rotary meet
(66 Walding Street)

Posted this up on toyspeed? I'm sure there are a few celicas on there

[WWSideWinder]

Thank You Rusty

I'd like to heare suggestion of meeting time and Place for Aucklanders for the trip down.