Timmyface's progression, The End of an Era.. Options

[Timmyface]

Thought about a progress thread for a while, but i should have started when i first got it, but i'll try my best to show most stuff anyway.

October 10, 2009. My 19th birthday. I woke up real bright and early, birthday morning, to drive 2 hours to sydney to look at a celica.
Horrible condition, and i was dissapointed. Young P platers car which wasnt looked after at all. they knew i was coming early that morning, car was filthy, tail light broke, sh*t everywhere in the car, you could tell its been mistreated.

The trek home was quite a sad one, i thought hey, a car for my birthday would have been sweet (even though i was paying haha).
Once home, stopped by another for sale which was advirtised on ebay, and picked her up.

Talked them down near $4000 off the price, so was a fair deal.

Heres the first pics i took.








200k km's on the clock, but previously owned by only 2 older lady drivers, so i'd say its never hit 100,

The first mod i chose to do was to remove those horrid hubcaps, and get wheels and 15% Tint.
17" CSA race rims, 205/45r/17 Tyres.



At the same time i painted my calipers red.


Around the same time as my wheels, i installed my sound system. I don't have a pic on here atm, but can get some if requested.

Pioneer 3100 Headunit, 2x 6.5" Kicker Splits, 350w 2ch Kicker amp, 800w Slimline Kicker 12" Sub. The stupid spare wheel required me to either get a slimline, or make a new floor or remove the tyre, so i went the slimline, its decent enough for my liking atm.


The next 'Mod' to my memory would be the Crystal clear side indicators, with silver bulbs.


Followed by wolfies clear front indicators, and a cheap Mesh grill.


Than through months of searching, looking for good deals, i found a set of JDM Tails.


Removed the inner orange lens.



A few months of saving, and contemplation of which suspension line i should go down, i finally chose a set of BC BR Racing Coilovers. 30 way adjustable damping, camber adjustable top mounts.



It sat like this for a while, untill my slow ebay addiction kicked in, and i picked up a universal rubber lip.



It didnt serve much purpose, nor did i try and cut it properly. It was a unique look, so i thought what the hell. When i took it off, there were scrape marks UNDERNEATH the lip, which was strange. Silly low cars.

Than next, came one of the best additions.... the 6GC Sticker! Lovin it.



Next came Projectors. Spent the day learning how to remove the front bumper for the first time, and wiring them up


Whilst installing the projectors i picked up a SAAS pod filter and aluminium pipe. Pics upon request, bit of a qhetto setup though, haha.

This is how she sat for a few months.

I finnally got sick of the sucked in look in the wheels, and decided on some Spacers
JJR 20mm in the fronts, and 25mm in the back

Before


After



To make the spacers fit, i had to grind off say, 2mm off the studs, which i thought was an acceptable amount. First time with an angle grinder though..was an experience haha.
I DO scrape a little when taking corners too fast, or have a car full. The rears are only JUST touching, so i shall get them rolled soon.


For quite a while, i had liked the look of the euro splitters. One day i found a decent conditioned set, and got them shipped right away.
A week of them being in my possession, painted and installed.


A week later, my OEM sides arrived, also quickly followed by paint and installation

And this is pretty much where it is currently at.

I have a set of rear SS-III splitters to be painted in the next weeks and installed, but apart from that, i'm fair content.
Continuously looking out for a few goodies that i may purchase, JDM sills, rear oem seat covers, new wheels
But appart from that, im happy atm, and will now start looking into Headers/Exhaust/Performance mods.

Heres a couple more pics for the lols.





Hard to tell, but i added little key hole plugs




P.s. As you can see my camera quality/skills have also progressed Will post some interior shots another day.

Cheers

This post has been edited by Timmyface: Dec 22, 2015 - 5:16 AM

[NGHTKD]

Very simple and clean look but it looks AMAZING!!!



This post has been edited by NGHTKD: Jul 5, 2011 - 8:19 AM

[whatthe]

Camera skill progression > car mod progression.

[mak5603]

Your car looks awesome! Love your choice of mods with the red.

[smkr3w]

Your car is now my favorite one here Such a clean an simple look to make it awesome.

[Ted95]

sexxxyyy

dude great progress with this car.

[Timmyface]

Thanks guys

The weather hast been the best atm, so the painting of my rear SS-III splitters are on hold.

So i embarked on another project.

My custom boot install.

Here is how i was currently set up, minus the wires showing.



And the main reason for doing is this, was because the spare tire sticking up was reallly bugging me.



So i took out my carpet, and traced that onto my Particle board.

After a few minor adjustments, i came up with this:


The hole on the right is for my amp to sit in.

The way i wanted my boot to look, was to have my sub laying down, and not vertical.
The only way i could achieve this with my current sub was to lean it against the tyre and the seats, meaning there would need to be a hole for the sub to rest in.

This is the result.


I than added supports underneath to level out the new floor, and everything went together nicely.

I than cut a second piece of MDF to sit over the sub to make it all flush, ill post other pics tomorrow, but this is how it is atm.



Everything is sitting good, although since my sub isnt sitting ON the new floor, the floor is jumping when i go over bumps.
So any pointers on a way to weigh it down or secure it would be great
I'll be wrapping the floor tomorrow and show the finished product.

[Timmyface]

So heres my first attempt and wrapping with vinyl.

Might do a better job another day, but it looks okay for the moment

[Bigstring]

Cracking effort there mate, top job......

[kar1]

looks awesome mate. so different to how it started!

[Timmyface]

Finally got some good weather, so operation Paint/Install rear splitters were a go.







Came out really well. Had to modify them a bit to fit correctly, but was all simple stuff.
Now to decide if i want to go SS-III on the front aswell. Hmm.

[SwissFerdi]

Oh wow. I'm totally de-spoilering mine. Looks gorgeous.

[BonzaiCelica]

stop doing this too me. I hate you guys now I'm so jealous, so many progress threads with red celica's. The red on the celica is just drop dead gorgeous. I want my celica painted just like yours!!!!! very nice celica. I'm liking it a lot, it looks a bit better than manphibian's celica. I think it could be the shade of red that's a tad different, but I just can't put my finger on it.

naw stay with your current front bumper and euro splitters they look awesome!

This post has been edited by BonzaiCelica: Mar 3, 2011 - 2:37 AM

[Timmyface]

Haha, thanks bonzai. I've always loved manphibians car when i first got mine
I am liking the euro splitters too, the only downfall is the difference between them and the skirts and splitters.
SS-III would flow better..but.. >< I don't know anymore.

And spoilerless all the way (Y)

[mak5603]

I like spoilerless on some cars and on some I don't. I really like it on yours though. I Think your car would look AMAZING with ss-III splitters in the front.

edit: Oh yeah, looking at it again the second pic with ss-III front splitters would be soooooo awesome.

This post has been edited by mak5603: Mar 3, 2011 - 2:53 AM

[Timmyface]

>< It sucks that i'm a very easily convinced type of guy. The smallest compliment can change my mind in an instant.

I have been contemplating it for QUITE a long time, as the only photos i have seen are from terbeau and recently suprakid, which have looked pretty good.

Undoubtedly, someone will say the right words and put me into the buying mindset to get them

[Timmyface]

Haven't updated this in a while.

A while ago a re-routed my intake system. I'll try get some photo's but i have recently fractured my knee-cap
Basically with the intake, i have a flexi pipe running inside the stock airbox, into the fender where the pod filter is.
Looks stock, but not

Recently i have:
Got 2 new front tyres. Toyo Teo+'s.


Changed my guages and clock to Blue - Although not 100% happy, i may go with Spree's LED's.



My k's are starting to tick up



Installed a 2 1/4" Catback exhaust system.




Purchased a 6000k HID Kit which is on its way.

Currently need 2 new rear wheel bearings The sound is horrible atm.

Aaaaannnnddd, a little edit i done

[HectortheRican]

Your car is one of the cleanest cars on this site

[delusionz]

F*cking hot dude! I love every mod on that car!!!

[mmmchocolate]

Thought about getting ss-III splitters in the front anymore?

[Timmyface]

Possibly if a set popped up at the right price i'd consider it. I'm pretty happy with it atm once I do all my lights again, so I may consider them again soon. But at the meantime i'll wait till a set finds me haha.

[KALLusion]

sweet ride. Nice job!

[Timmyface]

Ok, so, Having a fractured knee cap isn't playing to well on my budget spending. Sitting at home all day on the net = $$$ that i don't have haha.

I've recently installed my HID's, but im waiting till i can drive to get a good night photo.

In the mean time, i'm waiting for my LED Kit from spree, and i have some new guages/bezel coming too.

So currently, since i cant drive my car is in pieces, interior wise, waiting for my new parts.

Boredom finally got ahold of me and decided to mod again haha.

Since im getting Spree's LED's, i have my old ones spare, so this is what i came up with.





The inside lights worked out pretty good. Spread evenly and doesnt light up the car, just them side pockets.
Adds a nice accent to the inside

[senick]

That is a gorgeous shot. You know, is it just me or does the 6gc actually resemble an Aston Martin from that angle? Without the spoiler I can really see a DB9...

[Timmyface]

New update time since its cold and have nothing better to do.

So my 'Wheel bearing' problem turned out to be my back tyres.
So i moved them up front and the noise is a little less noticable now

I removed the blue led's in the doors, thought it was a bit too noticable for my likings.

Anywho, Recieved my dash kit from spree, heres some pics of my AC Controls and Guages.



I also bought a set of custom made gauges, white, with outlines of numbers at night.
Could be a bit better, looks better in the photos but i'm happy atm.



Heres some pics of them in the light. Also carbon Fibre wrapped the surrounding bezel.



And the ashtray thingg.



Also modded my pre-face indicators.
Made them into Parker/Indicators. Think they turned out fairly well



Buying a set of SSIII Splitters this week, hoping they will be on in a week or too. Re-done my intake again, shall get pics tomorrow.
And that about all thats new.

[S8S8]

The new dials look good, especially with the CF surround.

[Timmyface]

Still working on making the LED's look good in there, but it looks sweet at day time! haha.

Heres a quick pic of my new intake setup. I CBF finishing it any time soon haha.



And look whats coming by the end of next week hopefully

Test fittings.

[delusionz]

Send your euro splitters this way

[Timmyface]

Maybe in a bit Think i might hold onto them for a while in case i change my mind again

I shall see how this looks in a week or two, and i might not want to hold onto the euro's

[delusionz]

Yeah I really liked the look of SS-III sides and rear with euro splitters on your car, I actually didn't think you would go SS-III all round.

I suggest drop the rear more or raise the front a tad and call it a day with the euro splitters

[Timmyface]

I've thought about it for a couple of months now, so i took the plunge.

I'll see what feedback i get once i do it

I have to find somewhere to roll my guards if i want to drop the back any more, which i would like to another cm or two, but lifting the front might be easier to level it out better.

Front on photos i loveeee the euro splitters, but the side views just let the car down in my eyes.

Here's a shot of my HID's.
Its freezing outside so i cbf getting a better angle



This post has been edited by Timmyface: May 16, 2011 - 4:25 AM

[delusionz]

That looks really nice,

Yeah, I know what you mean, Roll the inner lip up. Call up engineer shops, ask them if they have that tool I don't know what it's called, but it bolts onto your hub and they turn it.

I'd have to do the same if I had flush fitment lol

[whatthe]

http://roadstergarage.net/2010/05/guard-ro...-daves-mark-ii/

[Timmyface]

Yeah, no one within the hours drive around my house can do it.

And i don't feel like buying the tool myself

I may have to venture towards sydney if i ever get the effort.

[Timmyface]

Hopefully this will be one of the last shots before the SSIII Splitters come on.
Weathers too crap to paint them atm, hopefully through the week

Also have an EL Panel coming for my guages. Hopefully they will work out good.

[Timmyface]

So today,

I hop out of the car at work and what do i see.... My right splitter just dangling there, but 1 screw.
I don't know how long it was hanging there for, but i wasn't too happy.

So atm, i'm 1 splitter down till i put it back on tomorrow.

Anywho, got my EL Panel the other day, here are some pics of the speedo:

Lowest Dim Setting:


Highest Dim Setting:


I snapped by Temp Needle somehow too


And another of the celica number plate

[jordisonjr]

If your brave you can use a hammer/rubber mallet and a heat gun to roll your fenders.
Its not the best way, but if you don't have access to a fender roller it would work.
Heat the paint up around the lip so that it doesn't crack and just slowly work the lip up

[Timmyface]

Not much of an update, but heres a few photos.

Got my SSIII Front Splitters painted today, so these shall be the last with the euro's on





I also have a mad leak somewhere in the car.. might get photos of that too

[Timmyface]

SSIII Splitters.

I'll get some better photos on the weekend. Heres some driveway pics for the moment.

[dudeofchaos]

Damn your car looks sooo gorgeous! How do you make your paint look so glossy and perfect? lol
I like everything about it, simply beautiful. Makes me wanna go wingless!
Btw, do you have any pictures or any writings about how to install the projectors and make your parker/indicator? Cause I don't think there's a bulb at this place in the projector right?

Whatever.. clean, clean! Love it.

This post has been edited by dudeofchaos: Jun 29, 2011 - 11:42 AM

[RabidTRD]

I can't wait to get the splitters for my car. Looking good

[manphibian]

This looks absolutely awesome mate.

Good stuff

[mak5603]

Lovin' it dude!

Those SSIII splitters look 100 times better than the Euro splitters.

[Timmyface]

Thanks guys I'm really happy how they turned out, and pretty much fitted with ease keen to get some better photos.

do you have any pictures or any writings about how to install the projectors and make your parker/indicator? Cause I don't think there's a bulb at this place in the projector right?

Not sure what your after here. There's 1 or 2 projector how to's on here which I used, and there's a bulb in the projectors for your parkers. If you meant my pre-face turns into parkers, that's simple if you need any help/trouble with the projectors id be glad to help out.

[jordisonjr]

WOW, super sick picture man!
These SS-III splitters look way better then the euro splitters IMO.
Was it difficult getting them to fit the preface bumper?
I thought the SS-III were specifically for the post face lift.

[dudeofchaos]

Thanks guys I'm really happy how they turned out, and pretty much fitted with ease keen to get some better photos.

do you have any pictures or any writings about how to install the projectors and make your parker/indicator? Cause I don't think there's a bulb at this place in the projector right?

Not sure what your after here. There's 1 or 2 projector how to's on here which I used, and there's a bulb in the projectors for your parkers. If you meant my pre-face turns into parkers, that's simple if you need any help/trouble with the projectors id be glad to help out.

Well I don't have projectors (for the moment ) but I will get them one day.
What I wanted to know is if there is a bulb next to the projector on the corner for what I believe you call the parkers. (Which you just said there is) Do they light up as soon as you put the key at ''on'' ?
I also wanted to know how you wired your projectors but I didn't know there's a how-to for this.

[Timmyface]

Jordisonjr: The front splitters were prettt much bolt on. The only problem is how the end towards the centre of the car curves in to match the facelift extension. Once bolted tight enough they curve under the facelift too.

I'm lovin them.

Chaos: yeah, in the corners of the projecters there's a bulb spot. They turn on when you flick your lights on once, so them/tails light up but not your lights. Some people have put indicators in there too.

There's some write ups on projectors but in short, you need to take your front bumper off, than they're a direct replacement.

[dudeofchaos]

Jordisonjr: The front splitters were prettt much bolt on. The only problem is how the end towards the centre of the car curves in to match the facelift extension. Once bolted tight enough they curve under the facelift too.

I'm lovin them.

Chaos: yeah, in the corners of the projecters there's a bulb spot. They turn on when you flick your lights on once, so them/tails light up but not your lights. Some people have put indicators in there too.

There's some write ups on projectors but in short, you need to take your front bumper off, than they're a direct replacement.

Thanks

[Needles]

that db9 is really cool, lool im gonna took off my rear wing right now lololol, but seriously your car have bieautiful color and its stunning . the shape is just more than perfect, congrat

[cax_11]

can you say, sexiest N/A Celica ever?? this car makes me wanna loose the wing

[Timmyface]

Tomorrow the celica is receiving New brake pads, Inner CV boot, and fixing an oil leak. Than she should be running good

This will pretty much turn into half of a photography thread until i get more money for ideas. Might as well start saving for a swap

[RabidTRD]

Not usually a fan of the mesh behind the grille, but yours is done well. Blends decently and isn't like "HEY LOOK AT MY GRILLE!"

[Timmyface]

Haha yeah, that came into consideration when choosing a colour. The silver and red mesh were exactly how you said it, trying to draw attention when its not needed.

[BonzaiCelica]

looking good. Nice HD Pictures! keep it up

[Timmyface]

This, you could say HD, but you could also say, Photoshop

Spare Time Boredom:

[whatthe]

^ YESHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[jordisonjr]

Wow that picture is absolutely awesome!

[SwissFerdi]

I'm envious of you, in the sense that you seem to be one of those people with a natural talent for photography. Very, very, very nice.

[Timmyface]

New Interior Pieces


My better attempt at my cold air box


This post has been edited by Timmyface: Aug 3, 2011 - 11:51 PM

[jordisonjr]

Cold air box looks awesome!
Always wanted to do something like this but don't really know how haha

[Timmyface]

Update

Havn't updated in a while. Keeping cash aside to decide what to do with the car.

But recently,
New Custom White Dials...AGAIN:




Bought these off a Polish website, and couldn't have been any happier.
Also replaced my Temp and Fuel needle too.

AND!
Made my 3rd brake light into a celica one:



Up next im attempting to create some eyelids and random things

[Timmyface]

Quick fiddle with photoshop:



This week i may attempt to make eyelids..
Its my birthday next week, i may treat myself to some tasteful mods.. (ShortShift, Cooling panels, Hood Dampers)

Also looking at this: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/93-99-TOYOTA-CE...2314771e92#shId


Spoiler or Possibly for a replacement of in between my splitters... who knows.

This post has been edited by Timmyface: Aug 4, 2012 - 6:17 AM

[CelicaSTX02]

Nice dude! I am curious to see how that little spoiler will look.

[Grega]

Quick fiddle with photoshop:

^^Is it possible to get the high res. picture?

[Timmyface]

Pretttty sure this is the one your after http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/Ti...e_/IMG_3333.jpg

[HectortheRican]

Timmyface, I honestly don't know what excites me more. Your car itself, or the amazing work you do framing her with your camera.

[Timmyface]

Thanks Hector. I'd say the photography whilst I still have a baby engine. Once I get a Beams or 3sgte we'll be sweet.

[CelicaZR]

Nice work mate
Love it!

[Grega]

Pretttty sure this is the one your after http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/Ti...e_/IMG_3333.jpg

Thanks a lot! This is my favourite celica on this site!! (no offense to others, you all have great and amazing cars, but I found something special in this one) I hope you don't mind if I made similar mod on front end (SS3 splitters, black lip in gap between splitters) because I fall in love with it

This post has been edited by Grega: Nov 2, 2011 - 6:01 AM

[Timmyface]

Wow, thanks Grega. I don't mind at all, I'm glad I can be an inspiration to you and others. Hopefully there's alot more greatness to come

[S8S8]

Thanks Hector. I'd say the photography whilst I still have a baby engine. Once I get a Beams or 3sgte we'll be sweet.

Yeah once you get a decent engine in there it will definitely be amongst my favourites on 6GC.

[Timmyface]

Thanks Hector. I'd say the photography whilst I still have a baby engine. Once I get a Beams or 3sgte we'll be sweet.

Yeah once you get a decent engine in there it will definitely be amongst my favourites on 6GC.

How is your Beams living up to your expectations. I'm still undecided, but leaning more towards the beams as its an easier drop in to the 3sgte.
Have you got it dyno'd yet to see what it pulls?

[Timmyface]

Apart from thinking of a new engine, i'm still constantly thinking of new rims.

How about some Bronze 18"s, Dropped more and stanced?

[jordisonjr]

Looks so sick^
Do it.

[S8S8]

How is your Beams living up to your expectations. I'm still undecided, but leaning more towards the beams as its an easier drop in to the 3sgte.
Have you got it dyno'd yet to see what it pulls?

I'm very happy with the Beams now. It took a while to get used to, but now that I know the engine better it's much easier to get the most out of, and it's really enjoyable to drive hard!

I would like more power though, and I think that maybe if I had my time again I would go down the 3SGTE path. But that said, I haven't driven a 3SGTE powered Celica either, so I couldn't say whether it would be more fun.

I haven't had mine dyno'd yet, but I'm sure sometime down the track I will do. It feels strong though, so I'm not too worried about it just yet.

[Ted95]

i was too was deciding between the Beams and the 3sgte at one point too and i was lucky enough to be able to test drive both and the Beams is a very fun car but 3sgte is the way to go in my opinion because you can drive it everyday just like a 5s and get about 3500rpms and it just sucks you back into your seat.

weigh your options out and figure out your power goals, from what i hear with the Beams swap is that eventually people want more power and you have a wide range of power with the 3sgte.

car looks great man keep it up!

oh ya, i went the the 3sgte

This post has been edited by Ted95: Nov 18, 2011 - 12:31 AM

[Timmyface]

An actual update!



Hopefully get these in this/next weekend.
Than plasti-dipping my wheels

[Ted95]

are your ss-III front spillters OEM or replica, looks like they fit great!

This post has been edited by Ted95: Dec 9, 2011 - 3:58 PM

[Timmyface]

are your ss-III front spillters OEM or replica, looks like they fit great!

They are Vincent doggys, formally on whatthe's car .
They fit pretty wel though, I did very minimal sanding in certain spots, but other than that the bolts bend it enough and hold it in place.
There's not too much fuss at all putting them on a pre-ace.

[RabidTRD]

An actual update!



Hopefully get these in this/next weekend.
Than plasti-dipping my wheels

Meh. Those are a waste of money. You can't get a good enough adjustment with those. They're usually only +/- 1 degree. Smaller bolts (grade 10) and heavy duty washers for the win.

[Timmyface]

Its a waste of money when you get the wrong F***en size
Please enlighten me further on these smaller bolts and washers and how they work haha.

I dont know how much degree i need, but i want it like 1inch more positive thats all.

[Timmyface]

.. Getting there..slowly

Before:

After^

Not much of a change, but it's noticeable i guess.
I also raised the rear about 1cm to try get a bit less camber, but didn't effect it much.

Not quiet sure if it was worth it yet haha. May buy another set for the lower bolts... or bigger spacers

This post has been edited by Timmyface: Aug 4, 2012 - 6:18 AM

[RabidTRD]

ROFL pedo bear.. My friend wants that sticker on his Accord.

Grade 10 bolts my friend. Anything in smaller diameter than the stock ones with grade ten washers. Use it up top and you're golden.

[UndecidedPC9397]

Your car is very well executed, props, man! I have a 97 celica gt with the same color. hope I can make clean and flawless too! but still got a good chunk of work ahead of me. And just out of curiousity, what did you do with your antenna? did you fill in the space of the boot? cuz my anttenna's tracks wore out so it was stuck up and got knocked off and to my surprise found the radio still works fine and was thinking of either getting another anttenna mast or finding a way to fill the hole in with something better than electrical tape.

[Timmyface]

Your car is very well executed, props, man! I have a 97 celica gt with the same color. hope I can make clean and flawless too! but still got a good chunk of work ahead of me. And just out of curiousity, what did you do with your antenna? did you fill in the space of the boot? cuz my anttenna's tracks wore out so it was stuck up and got knocked off and to my surprise found the radio still works fine and was thinking of either getting another anttenna mast or finding a way to fill the hole in with something better than electrical tape.

I havn't done anything with my antenna? With my headunit, I used my antenna cable to turn my amp on, as I don't really use the radio. But it still works fine for me also.
Your best bet is to either bog it, and fibreglass over it and paint, or fry make a circle covering out of plastic or fibreglass?
I still have my antenna, its just never up haha.

And rabid, I may try locate some grade 10 bolts, and put the camber ones on bottom.
Just the idea of a smaller bolt to me, allows more room for the hub to slip and be loose.

[UndecidedPC9397]

Your car is very well executed, props, man! I have a 97 celica gt with the same color. hope I can make clean and flawless too! but still got a good chunk of work ahead of me. And just out of curiousity, what did you do with your antenna? did you fill in the space of the boot? cuz my anttenna's tracks wore out so it was stuck up and got knocked off and to my surprise found the radio still works fine and was thinking of either getting another anttenna mast or finding a way to fill the hole in with something better than electrical tape.

I havn't done anything with my antenna? With my headunit, I used my antenna cable to turn my amp on, as I don't really use the radio. But it still works fine for me also.
Your best bet is to either bog it, and fibreglass over it and paint, or fry make a circle covering out of plastic or fibreglass?
I still have my antenna, its just never up haha.

And rabid, I may try locate some grade 10 bolts, and put the camber ones on bottom.
Just the idea of a smaller bolt to me, allows more room for the hub to slip and be loose.

Ohhhhhhh lol my bad then, im probably gonna end up getting an antenna to replace my buchered one from a junk yard, praying ill find one somewhere! but yeah if it was a perfect world, I would get rid of that but I just cant take that on right now. but yeah I know how, just cant do it right now. I still need to repaint my new door sitting in the garage and fix a little bit of rust on my hatch then I get to the real fun stuff , still deciding if I should refinish my stock alloy wheels or get some aftermarket ones

This post has been edited by UndecidedPC9397: Dec 19, 2011 - 11:46 PM

[Timmyface]

I wish my car came with stock alloys. I'd rock them for a bit... especially next week, as im possibly changing the color of my rims, and will have to use my' Steelies' for a day or so haha

[UndecidedPC9397]

Ohhh steelies I need to get some with winter tires (I live in minnesota, nuff said) and that will give me time to clean up my stock wheels and get matching tires maybe

[RabidTRD]

Your car is very well executed, props, man! I have a 97 celica gt with the same color. hope I can make clean and flawless too! but still got a good chunk of work ahead of me. And just out of curiousity, what did you do with your antenna? did you fill in the space of the boot? cuz my anttenna's tracks wore out so it was stuck up and got knocked off and to my surprise found the radio still works fine and was thinking of either getting another anttenna mast or finding a way to fill the hole in with something better than electrical tape.

I havn't done anything with my antenna? With my headunit, I used my antenna cable to turn my amp on, as I don't really use the radio. But it still works fine for me also.
Your best bet is to either bog it, and fibreglass over it and paint, or fry make a circle covering out of plastic or fibreglass?
I still have my antenna, its just never up haha.

And rabid, I may try locate some grade 10 bolts, and put the camber ones on bottom.
Just the idea of a smaller bolt to me, allows more room for the hub to slip and be loose.

It won't slip if you run hardened washers. It's the same as your normal bolt.

Camber bolts in the bottom will not be a good idea. Just run the stock bolts bottom, smaller up top. I've been doing that and hitting corners at 30MPH+ with streets that have potholes (chewing my winter tires up lol) and have had no issues at all with it slipping out. The shop I had it aligned at did the bolts... I guess it's what they do lol.

[Timmyface]

Thanks rabid. I might put it in for an alignment after Xmas and see how it goes.

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I'm waiting on these bad boys to dry:


This post has been edited by Timmyface: Dec 23, 2011 - 10:57 PM

[Timmyface]

Came out alright i guesssss haha.

[BonzaiCelica]

spray paint I'm assuming. with the black rims it doesn't make it look as flush as before. the silver made it look like it was more flush with the fender and quarter panel. you should of invested in some plasti dip spray paint (that way you could of taken it off like a sticker, if you didn't like the black color).

[smkr3w]

you should of invested in some plasti dip spray paint (that way you could of taken it off like a sticker, if you didn't like the black color)

plasti dip = bonzai's current obsession.. lol jk

timmy your car is full of win, thats why your in my sig and the rims look pretty sweet black (although i might be biased to black rims on red cars haha)

[Timmyface]

Yeah i know, im still pretty unhappy with my rear wheels, but i guess a change is good.

AND...... it IS plasti-dip! so i can rip it off whenever i like
I have a rim sticker coming so i have a silver lip, so that may compliment it a bit and make it look a bit more flush maybe haha.

It was my first time doing it... came out pretty rough. Could probably have used a few more layers, or good layers at that. I was unsure if i was applying it to light or too heavy.

[SwissFerdi]

These, perchance? I'm eager to try a set. Ebay wheel sticker

[Timmyface]

Exacct ones haha. But, comic from USA to aus in Xmas time, don't know when ill get them.

[Timmyface]

Awsum!!!!!!!!!!!!

[richee3]

What the.... What happened? And please tell me they didn't damage the splitters when they loaded it up.

[Timmyface]

No idea what happened, car just died on me and wouldn't start.
The tow guy was a nice one luckily, got planks of wood to get it up, with say 3mm clearance of ripping it off lol.

So far, I'm replacing the distribute cap and coil today, see how it goes.

[Timmyface]

^ Turns out it was my Ignition Coil that sh*t itself. So i replaced that, the dizzy cap and rotor button. Running all good now!!

Meanwhile,



I redone my boot again, in material this time. Really happy with it, ill post another photo soon.

This post has been edited by Timmyface: Feb 23, 2012 - 4:59 AM