My 94 Celica, My progression over time...Repping San Antonio Options

[marco-polo]

Hello all, The name is Marco and i live in San Antonio. I bought my celica in april of 07 for $2300, I have been a member for a minute now, and i want to start my progression thread since i have seen many on this website. Well, lets begin!

4-17-2007
Here are some pics of when i brought her home the first day
when i first purchased the car i wasn't really into it like i am now.
a couple of things tha you may see or not see is the sun damage on hood and roof.





INTERMISSION!!!!!! For about a year the celica was sitting and i didn't have any enthusiasm to work on her....

during this time i purchased a 92' 300zx n/a black on black (if you would like some info or see pics pm me, want to stay with celica!) i kept the 300zx for about five months...thats when i started getting into the upgrade mode!!!!!


6-22-2009
I finally gathered some cash flow to put into the celica
as you can see i got my limo tint (5%) all around, and my 19" motegi's sitting on Kumho Ecsta Tires 215/35/19
those rims used to be on a 2007 Mazda 3 Hatchback which belonged to my older brother.



as you can see my driver side fender pinched, that happened while i was at school...



7-22-2009
About a month later i got a nice Candy Apple Red paint job,projectors, H.I.D. (which i don't have a night pic yet), and clear corners






8-15-2009
I was contemplating on getting my interior refurbished but never had the time to, and didn't want to go without a car for a week or so.....so what i did was search on this site and found something outstanding!!!! Some before and after on my interior

with nasty seat covers



now w/o seat covers.....lol



Taking out the stock shifter...



Floor mats



Almost done..installed trd quickshifter..still need to swap out original steering wheer for 7gen wheel!


9-17-2009
JDM Tails arrived and installed!!!!!!












9-22-2009
I am quiet done with my interior....today ups stopped by and dropped off a little present!!
i am sad to say i did not purchase the pioneer 8" speaker due to my father getting me a pyle 8" speaker as a gift...
have been tempted to sell and go ahead to purchase the pioneer 8"....but wouldn't want to upset my dad.....and the car will be bumping LOUD enough anyways!!!








This post has been edited by marco-polo: Sep 24, 2009 - 4:42 PM

[SwissFerdi]

I'm not a fan of the 19's (design is fine, but it makes the car look like a donk), but that interior is cleeeaan. Black leather with red stitiching...exactly what I would have. Props, good sir.

[benzo]

siik.. how much were the projectors if you dont mind me asking?

[marco-polo]

well the rims were free swiss....just paid for the tires! wait till i get my sportlines that lower 1.5"

and i paid 685 for the projectors....this summer alone i probably spent a good $2300-$2500 on my celica!

This post has been edited by marco-polo: Sep 22, 2009 - 9:00 PM

[SwissFerdi]

Well, they do look good. Good deal then. I would just rather have 17's, just saying.

I'm surprised the tire is so skinny though, it's the same width I have.

[marco-polo]

thanks!!!! now i'm trying to get my hands on gt-4 bumper and hood!! if you read my wtb post youll see exactly what i want!!

[Keiri]

Good lookin' ride there!

I especially like the floor mats and the Pioneer audio setup. Are you planning on getting an amp a little later?

PS: You purchased your GT on my birthday...that makes it and you very lucky.

This post has been edited by Keiri: Sep 22, 2009 - 10:25 PM

[95CelicaST]

I'm digging the whole thing, sans the 19" wheels. I know you got a killer deal on them, but I think they destroy the flow of the car. Even with sportlines, you are probably going to rub, and might get down to stock ride height. I think you should post up on your local craigslist and see if anyone has wheels they'd like to trade, or you can pick up a set of Scion tC wheels for pretty cheap. Or a similarly designed wheel a couple sizes smaller.

[HerosBlade]

Was those projectors used or new and I was wondering if u can link we that site of where to get that???

[kavy]

fa kin su pa car you've got there..........

[marco-polo]

Good lookin' ride there!

I especially like the floor mats and the Pioneer audio setup. Are you planning on getting an amp a little later?

PS: You purchased your GT on my birthday...that makes it and you very lucky.

Possibly my cousin works at best buy so i got a hook up!

Was those projectors used or new and I was wondering if u can link we that site of where to get that???

i purchased them off ebay so there really isn't a link you just have to search., they were used

fa kin su pa car you've got there..........

Thanks!!!

[95celgt]

nice car i too am in satx but havent brought up any of the 6gc's just yet

[SwissFerdi]

x2 on the tC rims...but if you could trade down to Motegi in size 17, that would be awesome as well.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Sep 24, 2009 - 3:51 PM

[marco-polo]

Well, today i decided to get up early and get to work!









I also went to autozone to purchase some oil and manual tranny fulid, since 3rd was grinding on and off....

[marco-polo]

Got a quick chance to change out the steering wheel...some before and after.




7gen steering wheel w/ red stitching to match interior

[SwissFerdi]

Again, exactly the interior I'd take. How much did you pay for the wheel?

[marco-polo]

Again, exactly the interior I'd take. How much did you pay for the wheel?

Talk to vince!
$325 Looks real good, and feels way diff from stock 4 spoke!

This post has been edited by marco-polo: Sep 24, 2009 - 11:01 PM

[kagemidnight]

Hey nice wheel. Was it a pain to get it on or does it fit without replacing the hub etc?

[marco-polo]

it was kind of a pain!!!! but we got it done all you got to do is take out airbag and wheel!

[marco-polo]

when i got home from school i decided to get down and dirty, so i did, i changed my oil and synchro! Took me about two hours to complete both...
sorry for not having many pics, i was home alone so no one could take pics!

[marco-polo]

Today i decided to get to work on my sound system, really didn't get that many pics though.....

Rear Passenger


Rear Driver




Front Before



After


Used original bracket for the 4"


Tweeter

[SwissFerdi]

Talk to vince!
$325 Looks real good, and feels way diff from stock 4 spoke!

Let me rephrase that: the interior I want when I have the funds.
It sucks...it looks soooo good, but that is ridiculous for just a wheel.

Sound system looks good man.

[marco-polo]

funds are an issue now a days!!!
i wanted it because it matched the interior!

Thanks

[SwissFerdi]

Well, I just don't have much cash in general...less to do with the economy, really. Just a poor college student.

[marco-polo]

well i'll be in the same boat if i can get my hands on gt-four hood and bumper!!

[marco-polo]

:small edit:
a couple of days ago another shipment arrived! im waiting on all exterior parts before i paint and install them all.

front trd extentions



rear extentions



This post has been edited by marco-polo: Oct 8, 2009 - 1:02 PM

[SwissFerdi]

Nice! Those look good as hell.

[marco-polo]

Nice! Those look good as hell.

thanks man got them from DB!

[marco-polo]

haven't updated in a while but here is a small edit.

Stopped at the dealer to pick up my order!



Exhaust before:



Went to the junkyard with my friend to find parts for his car and ended up buying this.....
Don't know if i like the look, but i like the way it sounds...may get it chopped.

straight from the yard



Cleaned up!



Exhaust After



Let me know what you all think!

This post has been edited by marco-polo: Oct 16, 2009 - 7:12 PM

[SwissFerdi]

I don't like the way it hangs down...too fart-can-like. You did clean it up nicely though.

[epocsirhc]

Never would have thought that it would clean up so nicely. I think it could move up some cloxer to the bumper.

[marco-polo]

thanks, i just washed it off, came off real easy too.

Thats what i was thinking
it does sound nice, not like a lawn mower....lol

[marco-polo]

Another update!!!!

one last pic of the exhaust from the rear.


Installed the s2000 antenna


Got the glow gauges!


Light up


Im also working on sound deadining!!!

[xfactor21]

what does that make it do ??? i mean the song deadining ? waht does it do ?

[marco-polo]

what does that make it do ??? i mean the song deadining ? waht does it do ?

kills road noise, im also going to do under the carpet!

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...sound+deadining

[jjbenzo]

I like the progress you have made with your car. Your car was showing some wear as expected with the age, but the new interior and paint job really make it look new again. You ought to take some Meguiers Plastix headlight cleaner to those headlights...it will get rid of any cloudiness or light pits you may have. Really does a good job. Have you put the TRD extensions on yet? Those always look good! The only other thing, you ought to see if a muffler shop can straighten out your exhaust, looks like it curves down a lot as if it is dragging some. Do you plan on installing OEM sideskirts to go along with the bumper extensions?

[marco-polo]

I like the progress you have made with your car. Your car was showing some wear as expected with the age, but the new interior and paint job really make it look new again. You ought to take some Meguiers Plastix headlight cleaner to those headlights...it will get rid of any cloudiness or light pits you may have. Really does a good job. Have you put the TRD extensions on yet? Those always look good! The only other thing, you ought to see if a muffler shop can straighten out your exhaust, looks like it curves down a lot as if it is dragging some. Do you plan on installing OEM sideskirts to go along with the bumper extensions?

Thanks!
have not put on the extensions, and yes i still haven't decided to go oem or trd skirts?
i plan on doing that but with work and school my time is limited, i do what i can with my spare time.

[97celiman]

blah priorities should be drop and fix the fender/bumper before you start extensions...the celica is blessed with great lines stock...get those in order first. other than that, very clean!

[HaysoosKreesto]

Woah dude, it looks absolutely amazing! (except for the exhaust lol, but i'm sure you can get it closer to the bumper)

I'm just curious, how much did it cost to upgrade all of that?

[marco-polo]

I'm just curious, how much did it cost to upgrade all of that?

Just about $2,500 give or take

[marco-polo]

its been a long while since i have updated, but i finally got to post it up

something i did a week or so ago...
Rear Panels





i did this monday after class...
Under Carpet before




looked like this was tried before but was done poorly.

After

[SwissFerdi]

Craaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaap I want your steering wheel.

Nice job on the sound deadening, BTW.

[mmmchocolate]

its been a long while since i have updated, but i finally got to post it up

something i did a week or so ago...
Rear Panels





i did this monday after class...
Under Carpet before




looked like this was tried before but was done poorly.

After

how much of a difference did this make? im really considering doing this, my car rattles like none other and its bothering me to death! so if you could share your experience on this i would greatly appreciate it!

[marco-polo]

Craaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaap I want your steering wheel.

Nice job on the sound deadening, BTW.

Thanks Swiss!!

its been a long while since i have updated, but i finally got to post it up

something i did a week or so ago...
Rear Panels





i did this monday after class...
Under Carpet before




looked like this was tried before but was done poorly.

After

how much of a difference did this make? im really considering doing this, my car rattles like none other and its bothering me to death! so if you could share your experience on this i would greatly appreciate it!

makes a major difference, you will notice as soon as you take off!!!
and its inexpensive!!!

This post has been edited by marco-polo: Nov 26, 2009 - 10:25 PM

[spolski07]

where about in san antonio are you located? i think ive seen you driving on 1604 near fm 78 close to the base

[mmmchocolate]

makes a major difference, you will notice as soon as you take off!!!
and its inexpensive!!!

how much $$ would you say? and where did you buy the stuff?

This post has been edited by mmmchocolate: Nov 27, 2009 - 1:36 PM

[marco-polo]

where about in san antonio are you located? i think ive seen you driving on 1604 near fm 78 close to the base

by sixflags fiesta texas and the rim....
what about you?

makes a major difference, you will notice as soon as you take off!!!
and its inexpensive!!!

how much $$ would you say? and where did you buy the stuff?

about ~$50-60...depending if you need two cans like i did.
i bought the carpet padding and my first can at home depot came out to about $45...
$35 for the padding and $10 for the can....second can i bought at autozone for ~$7 cheap verzion but still effective.
to tell you the truth i think the autozone can worked better!

[SwissFerdi]

Can of what?

[marco-polo]

Can of what?

spray adhesive.........

[marco-polo]

got a video of the exhaust and how it sounds...

[marco-polo]

a small update,
for christmas my sister got me sun shades for the car!
put them to good use since the sun was out all day!

[HaysoosKreesto]

^you have a great sister .

Just re-read this entire thing and damn I love the way your car looks. Everything about it is just... sexy.

[marco-polo]

^you have a great sister .

Just re-read this entire thing and damn I love the way your car looks. Everything about it is just... sexy.

Thanks, really appreciate it!

[sanders81]

its been a long while since i have updated, but i finally got to post it up

something i did a week or so ago...
Rear Panels





i did this monday after class...
Under Carpet before




looked like this was tried before but was done poorly.
thats a good idea
That is what I am about to do with my celica

After

[marco-polo]

its been about 3 months since an update... but here you go!
doing a big tune up,

dstributor
ngk iridium plugs
duralast wires
stp air filter
valve cover gasket
spark plug tube seal
seafoam
fuel pump
fuel filter
oil change

hoping for better mpg's!!!!!!

[GriffGirl]

I think you left something out.... HEATER CORE?

[marco-polo]

I think you left something out.... HEATER CORE?

oh yes, of course!!!!!

[xfactor21]

Hello all, The name is Marco and i live in San Antonio. I bought my celica in april of 07 for $2300, I have been a member for a minute now, and i want to start my progression thread since i have seen many on this website. Well, lets begin!

4-17-2007
Here are some pics of when i brought her home the first day
when i first purchased the car i wasn't really into it like i am now.
a couple of things tha you may see or not see is the sun damage on hood and roof.





INTERMISSION!!!!!! For about a year the celica was sitting and i didn't have any enthusiasm to work on her....

during this time i purchased a 92' 300zx n/a black on black (if you would like some info or see pics pm me, want to stay with celica!) i kept the 300zx for about five months...thats when i started getting into the upgrade mode!!!!!


6-22-2009
I finally gathered some cash flow to put into the celica
as you can see i got my limo tint (5%) all around, and my 19" motegi's sitting on Kumho Ecsta Tires 215/35/19
those rims used to be on a 2007 Mazda 3 Hatchback which belonged to my older brother.



as you can see my driver side fender pinched, that happened while i was at school...



7-22-2009
About a month later i got a nice Candy Apple Red paint job,projectors, H.I.D. (which i don't have a night pic yet), and clear corners






8-15-2009
I was contemplating on getting my interior refurbished but never had the time to, and didn't want to go without a car for a week or so.....so what i did was search on this site and found something outstanding!!!! Some before and after on my interior

with nasty seat covers



now w/o seat covers.....lol



Taking out the stock shifter...



Floor mats



Almost done..installed trd quickshifter..still need to swap out original steering wheer for 7gen wheel!


9-17-2009
JDM Tails arrived and installed!!!!!!












9-22-2009
I am quiet done with my interior....today ups stopped by and dropped off a little present!!
i am sad to say i did not purchase the pioneer 8" speaker due to my father getting me a pyle 8" speaker as a gift...
have been tempted to sell and go ahead to purchase the pioneer 8"....but wouldn't want to upset my dad.....and the car will be bumping LOUD enough anyways!!!

hey where did you get your aftermarket seats?
the leather ones with the red sitching ?

[marco-polo]

^^
got them from vincent_doggy!

they are awesome!