Chronicle of the Geisha, Starting a new project and learning along the way Options

[SexciCelicaChikk]

Hi my name is Jazlyn, I live in Corpus Christi, TX and I am new to this Celica build. I own a 94 Celica St, and looking to rebuild her. My main focus is Performance, looks, and reliability. I wanna learn as much as I can and look forward to meeting and learning from everyone.









The first modification I've done so far. Still have a long way to go tho. But its a start.



This post has been edited by SexciCelicaChikk: Aug 27, 2012 - 10:21 PM

[Lil-Joe101]

Not bad, look forward to seeing this build come along. Great find btw.

[kurt95gt]

Great find that blue looks sweet
Good luck witb your build looks like you might have good help/ ispration local too

[nics]

Looks clean on the inside and outside except for the bumper. Did you hit a deer?

[Lil-Joe101]

No, the car was bought like that. I told Id help her build it and offer as much info to her as I could, lol

[rave2n]

Nice pick up, looks nice and clean! Not much performance to gain from the 7a, but if you need parts for it, there is plenty all around this board.

[SexciCelicaChikk]

Thanks For The Positive Feedback (No I Did Not Hit A Deer)
This Is Definitely Going To Be A Work In Work In Progress I Have So Many Ideas
& I Have Wonderful Help, I Cant Wait To Keep Learning And Progressing On My 1st Project
& I Will Be Adding Pics As I Am Rebuilding

[mandrek]

Thanks For The Positive Feedback (No I Did Not Hit A Deer)
This Is Definitely Going To Be A Work In Work In Progress I Have So Many Ideas
& I Have Wonderful Help, I Cant Wait To Keep Learning And Progressing On My 1st Project
& I Will Be Adding Pics As I Am Rebuilding

AWESOME!!!! welcome to the community!!!

you say you got allot of ideas.. what kind? if we may ask.. perhaps we can help point you in the right direction.. b4 you start spendin $$'s..

[Lil-Joe101]

Great find that blue looks sweet
Good luck witb your build looks like you might have good help/ ispration local too

Im helpin all the way Kurt while the Samurai is on hold for a bit.

[kurt95gt]

Great find that blue looks sweet
Good luck witb your build looks like you might have good help/ ispration local too

Im helpin all the way Kurt while the Samurai is on hold for a bit.

Least shes got. Good help till yours is started back up
Ys your on hold? Finally started my own swap too

[RabidTRD]

Welcome to the community. Awesome color find btw. I've only ever seen one in person that color

[Lil-Joe101]

Great find that blue looks sweet
Good luck witb your build looks like you might have good help/ ispration local too

Im helpin all the way Kurt while the Samurai is on hold for a bit.

Least shes got. Good help till yours is started back up
Ys your on hold? Finally started my own swap too

Well work as been killing me, 12 hr days 7 days on and 2 off. Its down til I can get my swap underway and finished. Til then we are building hers. She said she wanted to do the gt4 front end with the 404A lip kit and repaint the celi Cerulean Blue.

[kurt95gt]

Richee3 has a gt4 bumper forsale

[SexciCelicaChikk]

Well here are my ideas for the build.

Exterior:
Gt-4 front end (hood & front bumper)
JDM side marker lights
Projector Headlights
Cobalt Blue paint
Lil-Joe101's spoiler
JDM Tail lights

Interior:
mostly stock except stereo, tint, and gauges

Coilovers
front and rear strut bars

Performance:
Im not doing to much on performance right not since Im still learning everything but I will once I start learning and getting the hang of everything. But for right now Im just gonna go with this:

short ram intake(already have)
cat-back exhaust
Headers

[nics]

Thanks For The Positive Feedback (No I Did Not Hit A Deer)

I see, I was asking because mine looked like that after I hit one

Well here are my ideas for the build.

Exterior:
Gt-4 front end (hood & front bumper)
JDM side marker lights
Projector Headlights
Cobalt Blue paint
Lil-Joe101's spoiler
JDM Tail lights

Interior:
mostly stock except stereo, tint, and gauges

Coilovers
front and rear strut bars

Performance:
Im not doing to much on performance right not since Im still learning everything but I will once I start learning and getting the hang of everything. But for right now Im just gonna go with this:

short ram intake(already have)
cat-back exhaust
Headers

Start gathering the front end parts

[bluecelicawife]

Yeah don't be surprise if you see Kurt on your thread Alot... lol I'm his wife and we own a blue coupe. Hince my name on here. We are working on doing a 1mz motor swap on a yellow hatch.

[SexciCelicaChikk]

Oh wow, that sound interesting. Yeah Im just taking it slow and learning everything I right now as I build.

[manphibian]

Welcome Jazlyn

Look forward to seeing your progress Everything you will ever need to know is hidden away in here somewhere

[NYp8tBaller07]

Very nice find there; what are all the wires hooked up to? I would try and hide those when you get the chance.

Theres a lot you can do to the exterior and it seems like you have a solid list there, as far as performance theres pretty much three ways to go about it with an st. You can build an exhaust, and tune up. build the stock motor and turbo it or swap a 3sgte in there.

[Lil-Joe101]

I think right now she wants to just build it n/a headers exhaust, n intake just until she learns more and and gets a better understanding of everything

This post has been edited by Lil-Joe101: Feb 26, 2012 - 11:03 AM

[Lil-Joe101]

Took care of a few lil goodies for CelicaChikk today. Not a big update. Changed out the spark plugs and wires, and replaced all four factory speakers.






This post has been edited by Lil-Joe101: Feb 29, 2012 - 1:36 PM

[RabidTRD]

Those plugs... are garbage... especially in our cars. NGK Iridium IX are much better running, last longer and are more efficient.

BOSCH plugs foul out easily because of how little of the metal that actually shows. Jap cars usually burn a bit of oil due to sticky valves/valve seepage and it covers the end of the plug causing it to misfire.

[SexciCelicaChikk]

Took care of a few lil goodies for CelicaChikk today. Not a big update. Changed out the spark plugs and wires, and replaced all four factory speakers.

The pioneers are great, after we installed them you could really tell a difference in the sound quality.

[rave2n]

Those plugs... are garbage... especially in our cars. NGK Iridium IX are much better running, last longer and are more efficient.

BOSCH plugs foul out easily because of how little of the metal that actually shows. Jap cars usually burn a bit of oil due to sticky valves/valve seepage and it covers the end of the plug causing it to misfire.

Hmm, never had issue with the Bosch plugs myself, but then again I did pull'em out once/twice a year and cleaned them off. I figured that was just the 7a being the...7a..

[SexciCelicaChikk]

Considering that they are still brand new, Im not having any problems with them so far, guess I will have to check them periodicly just in case.

My new high beam came in today and since it is such I nice day I jumped at the oppurtunity to replace the busted one. I still need to tactle the hood/bumper alignment too. I figured Id do that when I order and recieve my gt4 bumper and hood.




Another little tid bit, I replaced the factory e-brake handle and Im still waiting for the boot to come in but here she is so far.

[kurt95gt]

Get the boot put on an thatll look good
Got a link for the parts you used for that ?

[rave2n]

Will that ebrake mod go down further? Flush like?

[smkr3w]

Will that ebrake mod go down further? Flush like?

I think the gap is there for the boot. So eventually it will be flush.

[rave2n]

Will that ebrake mod go down further? Flush like?

I think the gap is there for the boot. So eventually it will be flush.

Lol...If I would only read before posting =P - Thanks!

[Lil-Joe101]

Will that ebrake mod go down further? Flush like?

Its actually the same e-brake I have in my car. Eventually the factory boot will be completely cut out and the new one will replace that, so when it is all said and done it will look like this.

[Lil-Joe101]

Get the boot put on an thatll look good
Got a link for the parts you used for that ?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Emergency-E-Brake-...ies&vxp=mtr

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=ca...4506.m270.l1313

[Lil-Joe101]

Latest update on SexciCelicaChikk's Celi. We got her windows tinted 20%, subs installed 2 Pioneer 12's, 760 watt Pioneer amp, volt meter, and water temp gauges installed. She has ordered a set of ebay headers and 2.5'' exhaust. Next month the celi gets dropped. Project is moving pretty steadyly and she is learning quite a bit considering she is doing everything herself.

[cheela]

wow, this is moving quick. everything is looking good. keep it up.
7a is a great engine to learn from and tinker with.

[Box]

Nice, I like the blue. I'm totally jelly. Mine's red, I hate red. Nice to see a woman drive manual. Good luck on getting the car how you want it.

This post has been edited by Box: Mar 25, 2012 - 10:27 PM

[Lil-Joe101]

Helped her out at work today.

[SexciCelicaChikk]

Nice, I like the blue. I'm totally jelly. Mine's red, I hate red. Nice to see a woman drive manual. Good luck on getting the car how you want it.

Thanks, its coming along. Right now Lil-Joe and I are working on it from the inside out. I just cant wait til I can lower her do the gt4 front end. She sits too too high for my taste.

[kurt95gt]

Valve cover looks great
An its good to hear my wifes not the only woman on here thats not afraid to jump in an get her hands dirty

[SexciCelicaChikk]

Yeah Joe txt'd me a pic of the valve cover, cant wait to see it in person tomorrow. Im a lil nervous

[kurt95gt]

Im sure if its like everything else he does im sure itll look amazing

[ILoveMySilly97]

Thanks For The Positive Feedback (No I Did Not Hit A Deer)

I see, I was asking because mine looked like that after I hit one

Well here are my ideas for the build.

Exterior:
Gt-4 front end (hood & front bumper)
JDM side marker lights
Projector Headlights
Cobalt Blue paint
Lil-Joe101's spoiler
JDM Tail lights

Interior:
mostly stock except stereo, tint, and gauges

Coilovers
front and rear strut bars

Performance:
Im not doing to much on performance right not since Im still learning everything but I will once I start learning and getting the hang of everything. But for right now Im just gonna go with this:

short ram intake(already have)
cat-back exhaust
Headers

Start gathering the front end parts

I ran over a dead canine dog and it left a paint chip under my front bumper and blood on my side skirt. I'm just glad it didn't break my sideskirt and my bumper. Lol.

[Box]

Nice, I like the blue. I'm totally jelly. Mine's red, I hate red. Nice to see a woman drive manual. Good luck on getting the car how you want it.

Thanks, its coming along. Right now Lil-Joe and I are working on it from the inside out. I just cant wait til I can lower her do the gt4 front end. She sits too too high for my taste.

Depending on your roads may want to go with a minor drop like the Tein springs, or spring of your choice. What I have on mine, drops it 1.5". Which with the terrible roads we have around here it's too much at times. Hopefully your roads are better. I'd like to do the GT-4 front myself, but I'm too cheap. Looks good though when done.

[RabidTRD]

I've got that same e-brake handle. I've noticed that you have to dremmel out the inside a bit to get the button to actually come out of it though. I got pissed with having to push the button further than the face of the head to get it to release.

[SexciCelicaChikk]

Here are some pics of the recent updates that I posted. Hope u like them

Got the windows tinted. 20% all the way around.




The Engine before when I first got her.



And after a little TLC




I just recently ordered my headers and exhaust from ebay. I will keep u posted on that

And the interior. only a few modifications, still a long way to go.











And here is a little photoshoot that I did.

[Box]

Looking good, now all you need is oil pressure and maybe oil temperature. One of these days I'll install an oil pressure gauge in mine.

[SexciCelicaChikk]

Well Lil-Joe101 Reupholstered my headliner in black fleece today, and I have to say it looks awesome(like factory) only draw back is the gray visors but its ok I can take care of those later.

[mandrek]

Well Lil-Joe101 Reupholstered my headliner in black fleece today, and I have to say it looks awesome(like factory) only draw back is the gray visors but its ok I can take care of those later.

sweet cant wait to see pix!!!

[RabidTRD]

I feel like the only useful gauge on that... isn't on there... Why do you need air fuel? Are you going to run an SAFC and cams? Water tempt is already on your dash, and volts... well I guess that's useful. Not to be a troll, but why not oil pressure, since those engines are known to burn and break oil down quickly?

[Box]

I feel like the only useful gauge on that... isn't on there... Why do you need air fuel? Are you going to run an SAFC and cams? Water tempt is already on your dash, and volts... well I guess that's useful. Not to be a troll, but why not oil pressure, since those engines are known to burn and break oil down quickly?

Indeed, oil pressure is important. Yes they have the dummy lights, but can be too late by then. Why all cars don't have them I'll never know.

[Lil-Joe101]

I feel like the only useful gauge on that... isn't on there... Why do you need air fuel? Are you going to run an SAFC and cams? Water tempt is already on your dash, and volts... well I guess that's useful. Not to be a troll, but why not oil pressure, since those engines are known to burn and break oil down quickly?

She's not building the car for perfomance she is building it for show. the a/f R is wired into her audio system to measure bass output and the water temp is there because she wants it there. Her car is pretty much a rolling boom box and thats how she wants to build it. I for one am backing her up and offering to help in any way that I can just for the simple fact that a woman is building her own car and I love the idea that she is doing something different. CREATIVITY!!!!!!

This post has been edited by Lil-Joe101: Mar 30, 2012 - 7:47 PM

[bluecelicawife]

That's good cause that's how Kurt and I are. I'm getting to do the blue celi and he has the yellow. He he he but I'm a little more hands on with his

[kurt95gt]

I thinks shes doin a great job

[cheela]

I think women that work on cars are sexy so your name is fitting. hahhahah great work so far. the car is looking better everyday.

[SexciCelicaChikk]

Thank u everyone. Im trying. I have my vision of what she will look like completed its just gonna take some time before u all will see it too.

[CrimsonSTX]

...the a/f R is wired into her audio system to measure bass output...

That is a an awesome idea, i want to see a vid of it in action.

[SexciCelicaChikk]

...the a/f R is wired into her audio system to measure bass output...

That is a an awesome idea, i want to see a vid of it in action.

lol, thank u. I will post a vid when I can

This just came in the mail today, cant wait to get it installed. Im replacing the entire pipping from the cat back with 2 and half inch.

[Lil-Joe101]

Very nice

[SexciCelicaChikk]

Update 3/6/12

Well an update on the car today, I got the exhaust redone with 2.5'' pipe from the cat. Also my E-Brake boot finally came in so I installed that as well. Here are some pics after I picked her up. Will be installing the headers in two weeks. I can't wait!!!









My new steering wheel and Headers:

[Ted95]

wow shes coming along nicely, and fast too! great job so far

[6gcpr]

Keep going, im loving this build! And its great to know that a woman is doing her own build. Lol i have the same piping and header setup on my corolla!

[kurt95gt]

Good looking mufler
Just alittle heads up if you got that off ebay watch the welds on the inside cone of the muffler
mine came apart right there at the back of the muffler an i left all my muffler guts laying on the highway lol
As always keep up the good work

[matts94celica]

Your builds coming along great. Also your going to have to edit that B-pipe on that header to make it fit. We need to get a texas meet going id love to see your car in person!

[SexciCelicaChikk]

Thank u.

Well Just ordered a set of Megan Racing coilovers from ebay, a set of JDM clear side markers, and some LED bulbs for the dome light. Also Lil-Joe101 took my headers to a welder at his job to have a flange made for the second o2 sensor. Should be getting them back next week. Its gonna be kind of slow on ordering parts for a lil bit while Joe is in Japan, he has been a big help to me on this project and figured Id wait til he comes back so I can get more help, lol. I will post pics as soon as I get everything installed so stay tuned.

[Box]

Awesome, can't wait to sell all the new parts installed!

[mandrek]

he's in japan right now?!?!?! he's not rummaging the salvage yards and pro shops by any chance is he?

[Lil-Joe101]

No Im still in TX, I leave in June but only for a week.

[mandrek]

that is still effing badass. i want to go to japan sooo bad.. freeking $2k for a ticket though..

[cheela]

I'm in Korea right now, pretty close to Japan, I was thinking of revisiting it if i have the chance.

but wow this is moving fast, next thing you know you're gonna be swapped and turbocharged. !!!

[kurt95gt]

If we put your build an my build together weed have one sweet celica lol

[SexciCelicaChikk]

Just installed my HKS Ground wires today. Hopefully I can feel a small difference when I take her out for a test run.

[SexciCelicaChikk]

I havent posted in here for a lil while due to work and the recent proposal by Lil-Joe101. (Wedding Plans)

Most recent updates:

Installed HKS ground wires
Installed Oil Catch Can
Replaced ugly factory Reading Lights with LEDs
Replaced factory Oil Fill Cap with TRD Cap
Replaced Factory Steering Wheel

Wednesday I will be installing my new Megan Racing Coilovers. And Im still waiting on my Headers to come back from Joe's co-worker(welding second o2 sensor flang) so I can install them as well. I will post pics of all the upgrades as soon as I can.

[bluecelicawife]

Well Congrats. Enjoy the time you have together. The guys think they are special when it comes to finding a girl that loves cars.... they just don't know how lucky we are that they let us work on the cars with them... not saying that we don't know what were doing...LOL

[SexciCelicaChikk]

Well as promised here are the updated pics. Hope u enjoy them.

After installing my new Megan racing Coilovers and giving her a well deserved bath. I need to raise the rear up I set the cranks to low when installing them.







The Engine nice and cleaned up. And Also the oil catch can installed.





And Finally the new Steering Wheel installed.

[Box]

Looks good! Will be even better once you get the rear raised up a little.

[SexciCelicaChikk]

Thanx, yeah I know I need to, as soon as I get time I will.

[mandrek]

Well Congrats. Enjoy the time you have together. The guys think they are special when it comes to finding a girl that loves cars.... they just don't know how lucky we are that they let us work on the cars with them... not saying that we don't know what were doing...LOL

yes, yes we do.. wish i could find me one that is into cars.. lol

and DAIME!!!! nice upgrades and yeah depending on the look/ride that you are looking for. that may be too low.. up to you

[Lil-Joe101]

lol

[SexciCelicaChikk]

Well Lil-Joe101 finally got his 6gc down here to Corpus Christi, and he should be working on it more now.

[SexciCelicaChikk]

Its been a while since I've been on here, not alot of time due to work. I havent done much to her, but here is a small update.

[richee3]

I'd call that a pretty good update!

[SexciCelicaChikk]

Here's another small update not to to special. Installed my Pioneer Tweeters today. I like how they turned out and they sound great.

[Box]

Nice! Must get around to doing such myself one of these days.

[Jaytwou2]

Good luck with the build! I also have a Turquoise AT200, Wish mine was as clean as yours!

[SexciCelicaChikk]

Good luck with the build! I also have a Turquoise AT200, Wish mine was as clean as yours!

Thank you, but I still ave a lot more work to do to get where I want her to be. Speaking of work I have another update/ This one I am proud to show off and hope everyone enjoys it. I will try to post more pics this weekend.

[Box]

Yay awesome audio system!

[SexciCelicaChikk]

Here are more pics of the new setup.

[cheela]

love the mods so far. keep it up!

[Lil-Joe101]

Yeah its not bad. She's runnin 12 speakers total right now. (4) 6.5's, (4) tweeters, (2) 6x9's, 850watt amp, and (2) 12's. When she is done she will be running all of that plus (2) 10's, (4) 6.5s and a 2,200watt amp (for the 12's and 850watt amp for the 10's).

This post has been edited by Lil-Joe101: Aug 23, 2012 - 11:13 PM

[Box]

Yeah its not bad. She's runnin 12 speakers total right now. (4) 6.5's, (4) tweeters, (2) 6x9's, 850watt amp, and (2) 12's. When she is done she will be running all of that plus (2) 10's, (4) 6.5s and a 2,200watt amp (for the 12's and 850watt amp for the 10's).

Here I thought my brother was bad.

[pandakid]

cars looking great

[Lil-Joe101]

Im lookin forward to seein and hearin it when all is said n done.

[kurt95gt]

Dang that's almost enough bass to make up a shot of nitrous if you aim them all the same way lol

[Lil-Joe101]

Yeah, my car's theme is sport, and looks. Her car's theme is sound and looks, with a lil bit of power. She's goin more for the soun and looks aspect.

[Box]

My theme is efficiency.

[kurt95gt]

I have no theme I just accidentally my whole car

[SupraKid]

I am hoping that those speakers are either made for free air or there are boxes under them..?

This post has been edited by SupraKid: Aug 24, 2012 - 3:25 PM

[rivs]

I am hoping that those speakers are either made for free air or there are boxes under them..?

I would imagine most 6x9's are made for free air. Every car that I have owned that had 6x9 in the back dash, were basically free air to the trunk. Once the hatch is closed, it would simulate the same setup.

[Lil-Joe101]

They are free air, and givin that they are pioneer the sound quality of them is amazing. They are 6x9s with center mount tweeters. The 6x9s give the add bass of the music and the u can hear the vocals surpising very clear thru the tweeters. Givin the fact here setup is pretty general, the sound is amazing. Lookin forward to hearing it once everything she has planned is completed. I think it will look and sound great!!!!!!

[Jaytwou2]

I bet it sounds just as good as it looks!!

[Smaay]

dont those Pioneer double din radios look good in there.

[Box]

Indeed, I want a double DIN too. I don't like aftermarket single DIN, all of them have removable face plates and they all jut out from the rest of the dash.