You know you own a Celica when..., Quirks/traits specific to Celicas. Options

[richee3]

I stole this idea from the 350Z forum I'm on. Post up things you've noticed about owning your Celica that you don't get in any other car. I'll start:

-When you are offended by hearing "Nice Tiburon/Integra!"
-When you get out and the doors keep closing on your legs.
-When you realize you have more friends from 6gc.net who keep in touch more often than your lousy non-Celica friends
-When you're sitting at a stop light and the guy in the truck next to you starts checking you out to see how hot the girl driving the Celica is, and seeing the look on his face when he realizes you're a guy

Let's hear some of your Celica-specific experiences

[CheechCelica95]

I stole this idea from the 350Z forum I'm on. Post up things you've noticed about owning your Celica that you don't get in any other car. I'll start:

-When you are offended by hearing "Nice Tiburon/Integra!"
-When you get out and the doors keep closing on your legs.
-When you realize you have more friends from 6gc.net who keep in touch more often than your lousy non-Celica friends
-When you're sitting at a stop light and the guy in the truck next to you starts checking you out to see how hot the girl driving the Celica is, and seeing the look on his face when he realizes you're a guy

Let's hear some of your Celica-specific experiences

You know you own a celica when you stare at it long enough that it starts looking like a Supra. But when you go to rub your eyes in disbelief it looks just like a celica and your still happy you own one. I go through this everyday.

[kurt95gt]

-When you realize you have more friends from 6gc.net who keep in touch more often than your lousy non-Celica friends

Its sad how true this is

[stephen_lee]

-When you realize you have more friends from 6gc.net who keep in touch more often than your lousy non-Celica friends

Its sad how true this is

truth

[cheela]

-When you realize you have more friends from 6gc.net who keep in touch more often than your lousy non-Celica friends

Its sad how true this is

truth

triple truf

[mgnt232]

quadness
nd lmao sooo true

[cheela]

-When you look back at your celi every time you park anywhere and keep looking at it until you can't see it anymore

[mkernz22]

When it feels so fast while driving it....but then you get mopped up by everything and remember how slow it is.

[azian_advanced]

... when the first thing you do when you turn on your computer is go on 6gc.net

... when you see another 6gc while driving and you gasp in excitement

... when you've mastered the 'crane' shifting technique

[kurt95gt]

... when you've mastered the 'crane' shifting technique

I must not truly own a 6gc cuz i still suck at this lol

[enderswift]

lol "the crane shifting technique". My technique is rough on me because I'm a fan of d&d large ice coffees. Try shifting with one of those things!

anyway,

you know you have a celi when your bank account is always empty

when you spend hours looking for rebuild parts

This post has been edited by enderswift: Jun 24, 2012 - 12:18 AM

[kurt95gt]

You know you own a celica when doing a swap on your car that no one else wants to do..... sounds like the best idea youve ever had


You know you own a celica when you know what a alltrac is
(. I had to explain it to 3 of my honda buddys)

You know you own a celica when driving across 3 states to meet people youve only talked to on the internet doesnt sound like a bad idea or a quick way to die

[smkr3w]

All of the above!

Most especially these:

... when the first thing you do when you turn on your computer is go on 6gc.net

... when you see another 6gc while driving and you gasp in excitement

... when you've mastered the 'crane' shifting technique

you know you have a celi when your bank account is always empty

^And most recently this one^, got down to $3.46 to my name

[Anoroc]

Possibly less relevant to US-based posters;

- When you start judging other Celicas based on their taillights and headlights.
- When you get excited to see other GT4s, just because it reminds you that they exist
- When you get excited to see other people driving them, because they're not middle aged women.

[cheela]

You know you own a celica when driving across 3 states to meet people youve only talked to on the internet doesnt sound like a bad idea or a quick way to die

LOL! that's how i felt at the first meet. and probably how I should feel at EVERY meet. hahahaha

[malecrod]

You know you own a celica;

-When you pop the hood open everytime you get home from work even though car runs fine.

-When you start to feel like your second job is being a "mechanic" because you are acquiring more tools than clothes.

- When you are surprised when a youngster driving celica have no idea of 6gc.net!

-Last but not least, you KNOW YOU OWN A CELICA when your spouse starts telling you they wish they were a celica because you are spending most weekends under the car!!!

[malecrod]

Oh I forgot one more;
- you know you own a celica(specifically 6gc) when you spend frustrating weeks and months looking for that rare JDM part, and you when you do finally come accross one, you get ecstatic. But you scroll down to the price and you say "darn!,its so expensive! Forget it, will look for some thing else. Then off to the next rare JDM part!

[richee3]

Another one I forgot...

-When you have enough spare parts to practically build a Celica from scratch.
-When you get in another car and stab the dash with the key because you can't find the ignition

This post has been edited by richee3: Jun 24, 2012 - 10:45 AM

[mgnt232]

ahhh hahaah sooo true i could build like celicas lmao... and I've stabbed many dashes

Another one I forgot...

-When you have enough spare parts to practically build a Celica from scratch.
-When you get in another car and stab the dash with the key because you can't find the ignition

[CAcelica29]

- when your car is de- badged and people think its a supra..or they look confused.

[Redmann813]

-When you look back at your celi every time you park anywhere and keep looking at it until you can't see it anymore

When it feels so fast while driving it....but then you get mopped up by everything and remember how slow it is.

these lol

[6gcpr]

When you open your new issue of your favorite car magazine hoping to see a glimpse of any kind or news of a celica and find nothing

When you notice there's a lack of aftermarket support for the 6gc

[Special_Edy]

How about-

Pressing the A/C button off when you merge into traffic like its the afterburner.

[Chinosan89]

-When you look back at your celi every time you park anywhere and keep looking at it until you can't see it anymore

Lmao soooooo true

[Chinosan89]

- when there are other people staring at nice scenery or landscape, you prefer to pull up a chair and stair at your car.
- when people ask you how much your supra was worth. (even tho I had a celica badge on it....)
- when only YOU can really tell the significant difference between headlights and tails.
- when 6gc is on your most visited places list
- when your antenna retraction system is broken

[dudeofchaos]

-When you get out and the doors keep closing on your legs.

That is so true! Well it is for me haha.

You also know you own a Celica when:

-You know that it used to be Rwd.
-You know what your OEM color code is by heart.
-You know your chassis code by heart.
-''St204'' and ''St205'' is absolutly not the same thing to you.
-6gc.net is your main page.
-You would drool over a 6gc that passes by, even if it's all rot out.
-You know how many celica generations there are.
-You know what a 3sgte is and believe it's a gift sent from heaven.
-You know the hood of a Gt-Four is made of alloy.
-In your head, JDM tail lights automatically means Kouki tail lights.

This post has been edited by dudeofchaos: Jun 24, 2012 - 6:12 PM

[NewOrleans]

-When you get into a wreck and the cop puts down that it is a supra in the police report!

true story

[RabidTRD]

-When you get out and the doors keep closing on your legs.

That is so true! Well it is for me haha.

You also know you own a Celica when:

-You would drool over a 6gc that passes by, even if it's all rot out.

This... there are so many rotted out POS 6th gen ST's here. It makes me cry All the GT's were bought up and kept nice, or destroyed by ricers around here. I was lucky to find my GTS.

You know you own a Celica when:

you're constantly taking corners as quickly as possible and smiling until you have to go straight again.

[bmj67]

All your drinks are in bottles with caps because of lack of decent cup holders.
You have 4 seats but only fit 2 people.
Your car is cleaner than your room.
You see another celica and know the year range by the front bumper.

[celicalibre]

[quote name='richee3' date='Jun 23, 2012 - 7:30 PM' post='972118']
I stole this idea from the 350Z forum I'm on. Post up things you've noticed about owning your Celica that you don't get in any other car.

When you back into parking spaces so the exotic front end shows the best!

When closing the garage door at night, taking one last gaze at the graceful lines giving you one last smile for the night.

Smiling when someone asks you what year that car is and you respond with, "It's a classic!"

When comparing the asthetics of other cars to your 6GC, they always come in second place!

When pulling up behind someone on the road, you know they'll see a vision of a sleek expensive sports car in their rear view mirror!

Your 6GC gives you deep down satisfaction that most people do not recognize the model car you drive -- only that it is beautiful to look at.

Nuff said......

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[markie]

when you see a 2-post spoiler celica and say to yourself that's a 94-95.

when you point out every 6gc you see and tell your wife, i have a car like that

[chacha]

when you know the celica's year and model (GT, ST) and if it is a hatch or a coupe or a convertible just by looking at the front of the car. you know it all too well

[RabidTRD]

when you know the celica's year and model (GT, ST) and if it is a hatch or a coupe or a convertible just by looking at the front of the car. you know it all too well

I'll be honest, the only thing I can tell by looking at the front end of one is if it's a 94-95 or a 96-99. How would you tell GT vs ST by the front? I look for wheels, ride height, rear caliper and hatch/trunk label lol. Most of the 6gc's around here are rotboxes that are neglected. I think I'm going to start a thread to show how sad it is up here.

[Anoroc]

-You know what your OEM color code is by heart.
-You know your chassis code by heart.
-''St204'' and ''St205'' is absolutly not the same thing to you.
-You would drool over a 6gc that passes by, even if it's all rot out.

All of these, lol.

[Hirogodsend]

All your drinks are in bottles with caps because of lack of decent cup holders.

So True. I put mine between the seat and the door, with the seatbelt to keep it from rolling away.
When you do get a drink thats not in a bottle, you get the small.

[rave2n]

-been told to use the search button.

[bsamps4]

You know you own a Celica when you get your car dyno'ed and the technician barely straps the car down causing it to nearly fly off the dyno, and you see the whites of the technicians eyes freaking out about what he just did...

True Story...

[Keiri]

You know you own a Celica when you get your car dyno'ed and the technician barely straps the car down causing it to nearly fly off the dyno, and you see the whites of the technicians eyes freaking out about what he just did...

True Story...

He wasn't expecting a 3SGTE to be turning those front wheels.

[jordisonjr]

All of these hits the nail on the head, also:

When you get "Hey nice supra"

[smkr3w]

....when people think you're car is a newer car, and don't believe you when you say it's 14 years old.

[Neon90424]

when you own a celica (gt4) miles per gallon dont seem to matter anymore.

also when you pass a person let off the throttle just to go by saying Pshhhtt

[Keiri]

....when people think you're car is a newer car, and don't believe you when you say it's 14 years old.

Truth.

[ricochet1490]

When your significant other says they feel like they are the "other woman" and the car came first..

When people look at your cross-eyed when you tell them you own 3 of the same car...

I totally agree about the doors and the knees!! LMAO!

[mgnt232]

ahh haha mr. deeds
k sorry continue the thread, i just thought that was funny

[KAOS]

How about-

Pressing the A/C button off when you merge into traffic like its the afterburner.

OMG ^^^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^^^^

I LOL'd

[KAOS]

How about when you're casually watching a TV Show or a Movie and you see a split second glimpse of any gen Celica and lose your mind, "OMG! I can't believe a CELICA was in that!!! SWEEEEET!!"

[3WayStunna]

You know you own a celica when you constantly find yourself dealing with people who say..."oh you drive a girls car" and you retort about telling them how bad-ass the celica was in its good ol' rally days, st205 etc.....

Walk away from conversation feeling like a big man, lol jkjkjk....

[yagamius]

when you go to the end of the parking lot just to park the car alone to prevent someone hit your car with their doors, and when walk away you have to check the car every two steps just to make sure is ok.

when people say to you have to relax because no one is going to steal your car because is not worth it. (there is only a bunch of 6g here, so it actually not worth to steal a this car, robbers prefer Hyundai's to steal)

[spy00005]

when you end up spending more money on the car, aftermarket stuff and custom modz, and exterior styling than what you paid for the car.

[BonzaiCelica]

haha you guys are funny keep it coming. can't think of what to say.

[Hirogodsend]

When someone asks you what you drive and you get a big grin on you face when you tell them.

When you check the classifeds for other 6gc's every week.

This post has been edited by Hirogodsend: Jun 26, 2012 - 2:16 AM

[Kaizee93]

when you go to the end of the parking lot just to park the car alone to prevent someone hit your car with their doors, and when walk away you have to check the car every two steps just to make sure is ok.

Totally agree with that haha.

What about:

When it's raining and your wiper blades are always out of sync with other cars because of the variable timing

[Celisauras16]

when you end up spending more money on the car, aftermarket stuff and custom modz, and exterior styling than what you paid for the car.

I'm Richee3's wifey person and I don't post much but this makes me laugh. We met because I bought the car from him for $3500 and he's put over $10,000 into since then between motor swaps and GT4 front end and such.
I always give him a hard time about it lol

[Redmann813]

When you check the classifeds for other 6gc's every week.

ha more like every other day

[bmj67]

when you end up spending more money on the car, aftermarket stuff and custom modz, and exterior styling than what you paid for the car.

I'm Richee3's wifey person and I don't post much but this makes me laugh. We met because I bought the car from him for $3500 and he's put over $10,000 into since then between motor swaps and GT4 front end and such.
I always give him a hard time about it lol

Thats funny.

You know you own a celica when you love your car so much you sell it and marry the girl to get it back.

I call that a double win.

[Shigexile]

when you end up spending more money on the car, aftermarket stuff and custom modz, and exterior styling than what you paid for the car.

I'm Richee3's wifey person and I don't post much but this makes me laugh. We met because I bought the car from him for $3500 and he's put over $10,000 into since then between motor swaps and GT4 front end and such.
I always give him a hard time about it lol

Thats funny.

You know you own a celica when you love your car so much you sell it and marry the girl to get it back.

I call that a double win.

Good in my book

[kurt95gt]

You know you own a celica when ypur willing to drive 6hours to drop parts off an talk for 20minutes Before they leave for work.

Thanks Daniel

[richee3]

No problem Kurt! Just send me pictures when they're installed.

[mak5603]

You know you own a Celica when only 1 out of 50 people know what it is after it has gt4 parts. And of the 49/50 that don't they are usually somewhat dissapointed to learn it's not a Supra.

I'm a big fan of the "you know you're too low when" threads that are on some of the other forums i frequent. Not many "too low" cars here though so that wouldn't work, lol. But they are funny. (Although, if it moves, there is no such thing as too low. )

[jordisonjr]

When someone asks you what you drive and you have to tell them "a 94-99 celica (95 in my case) the only good celica they ever made"
Excluding the GTfour.

[specter1001]

when you can only fit a max of 3 other friends in your car and the rest have to catch the bus.

when you buy a huge flat screen tv and the sales guy doesnt believe that it can fit in your car

when you meet another 6gc owner and instantly feel like he's your bro

when you wish your car was as fast as it looks

[trevoroq]

You know you own a Celica when you go to sleep thinking about it & wake up feeling good cause you have a Celica

[spy00005]

when you go in a big building and look at apt/rooms/suite 3S, 5S, and 7A and don't think about apartments.

[dudeofchaos]

when you meet another 6gc owner and instantly feel like he's your bro

Omg, this is sooo true haha. Sometimes I get weird looks, when the other guy doesn't feel like you're his bro, hahaha.

[bloodMoney]

When you jump in the car and drive 5 1/2 hours to help another owner swap the motor in his/her car....

When you are disappointed when you scour every meet and don't find any other celicas.

[RabidTRD]

When you jump in the car and drive 5 1/2 hours to help another owner swap the motor in his/her car....

When you are disappointed when you scour every meet and don't find any other celicas.

I'm always the only at meets with a celica. I know that feeling

You know you own a celica when your rear passenger doesn't stop complaining about hitting his/her head on the window/ceiling.

Or when the only way your rear passenger is comfortable is by sitting sideways lol

This post has been edited by RabidTRD: Jun 26, 2012 - 7:40 PM

[celicalibre]

when you end up spending more money on the car, aftermarket stuff and custom modz, and exterior styling than what you paid for the car.

I'm Richee3's wifey person and I don't post much but this makes me laugh. We met because I bought the car from him for $3500 and he's put over $10,000 into since then between motor swaps and GT4 front end and such.
I always give him a hard time about it lol

Thats funny.

You know you own a celica when you love your car so much you sell it and marry the girl to get it back.

I call that a double win.

Good in my book

___________________________________________

6GC love means never having to say you're sorry for selling your Celica!

Could be a "Lifetime" TV story....haha

[Box]

That moment you drive by Hondas and then proceed to point and laugh.

[Kaizee93]

When you have your window down and spray water from the washers only to realize the water is dripping all over the power window controls

[Hirogodsend]

when you correct someone when they call your car a hatch. "Its actually a liftback"

[delusionz]

You know you're a Celica owner when.... You GT4 all day and Type-R owners who cannot fathom 4wd turbocharged start looking silly next to you on the highway.

[azian_advanced]

... when you pronounce the word "celica" correctly. lol

[taibones]

when you know where other celicas are parked in your town and know them by color. oh the silver celica, its stays here and is about half a mile down from the supra

you can tell a difference between j-spec, us spec and euro spec by the license plate holder in the back

[jordisonjr]

when you know where other celicas are parked in your town and know them by color. oh the silver celica, its stays here and is about half a mile down from the supra

you can tell a difference between j-spec, us spec and euro spec by the license plate holder in the back

LMAO, I know ALLLL about this.
Cause theres like 7 in my city.

This post has been edited by jordisonjr: Jun 27, 2012 - 8:31 AM

[99celiGT]

when you stop at a traffic light and see another 6gc across the street and you give them the "eye" in recognition.

[markie]

when you know where other celicas are parked in your town and know them by color. oh the silver celica, its stays here and is about half a mile down from the supra

and you get sad when you see that they got into an accident. "omg, his front fender is damaged, it never used to be like that."

[taibones]

when you know where other celicas are parked in your town and know them by color. oh the silver celica, its stays here and is about half a mile down from the supra

and you get sad when you see that they got into an accident. "omg, his front fender is damaged, it never used to be like that."

and you want to leave a note on the window saying "if you want to get it fixed check out 6gc.net"

[Box]

when you correct someone when they call your car a hatch. "Its actually a liftback"

Yes, I do this all the time.

[Keiri]

when you know where other celicas are parked in your town and know them by color. oh the silver celica, its stays here and is about half a mile down from the supra

and you get sad when you see that they got into an accident. "omg, his front fender is damaged, it never used to be like that."

and you want to leave a note on the window saying "if you want to get it fixed check out 6gc.net"

Done it.

You know you own a Celica when you take pictures of "new" 6gcs in town and post them on 6gc to find the owner.

[Special_Edy]

when you know where other celicas are parked in your town and know them by color. oh the silver celica, its stays here and is about half a mile down from the supra

and you get sad when you see that they got into an accident. "omg, his front fender is damaged, it never used to be like that."

and you want to leave a note on the window saying "if you want to get it fixed check out 6gc.net"

Done it.

You know you own a Celica when you take pictures of "new" 6gcs in town and post them on 6gc to find the owner.

You know you're a Celica owner when...

When you drive out to Waxahachie, Texas to help a fellow 6gc member get their Celica running. You then think to yourself the entire hour drive, "this is a random guy from teh interwebs im meeting. I hope he isnt an axe murderer." Then they turn out to be an allright guy.

[HerCelica95]

I for sure noticed the *you own a celica when the door always shuts on your leg* ....it happened 3 times today! and its annoying. lol.

[specter1001]

when you meet another 6gc owner and instantly feel like he's your bro

Omg, this is sooo true haha. Sometimes I get weird looks, when the other guy doesn't feel like you're his bro, hahaha.

im glad the feeling is mutual among at least some of us lol

[taibones]

one thing i love is that someone can post something about their car being totaled and everyone wants to know how bad the damage is and once pics pop up everyone is like "oh all you need is a new front end, thats something you can fix pretty cheap yourself"

you know you own a celica when you dont want to see a another celica totaled out.

[KAOS]

one thing i love is that someone can post something about their car being totaled and everyone wants to know how bad the damage is and once pics pop up everyone is like "oh all you need is a new front end, thats something you can fix pretty cheap yourself"

you know you own a celica when you dont want to see a another celica totaled out.

... or people start calling "Dibs" on the part out... LOL!

[97lestyousay]

When you pull the giant spoiler for better mileage, and people still snap their necks to get a better look.

[Box]

You know you own a Celica when you have to lift the steering wheel to get in and out.

You know you own a Celica when the back seats are as useful as an accordion is while hunting.

You know you own a Celica when you can shove things through the door window and rubber seal.

[bluecelicawife]

You know you own a celica;

-When you pop the hood open everytime you get home from work even though car runs fine.

-When you start to feel like your second job is being a "mechanic" because you are acquiring more tools than clothes.

- When you are surprised when a youngster driving celica have no idea of 6gc.net!

-Last but not least, you KNOW YOU OWN A CELICA when your spouse starts telling you they wish they were a celica because you are spending most weekends under the car!!!

I have tried telling Kurt he spends to much time with the cars that we are a family that doesn't exist unless me and our son go in the garage to see him...lol: laugh:

[bluecelicawife]

You know you drive a celica when you can as I put it as having "nerd talk about cars" and no one knows what you are talking about...lol this happens to me Alot. When a girl is driving a celica and gets looks then when she shifts and she gets the OMG stare... I love that one! You know you love your husband for loving to drive the celica when you will drop all your plans and money for him to stay Hey let's go meet random people that have celicas.

[bluecelicawife]

Oh yeah one for Kurts sake when all you want to do at work is want to check 6gc and have to take your phone charger with you to plug it in so your phone doesn't die...

[kurt95gt]

Oh yeah one for Kurts sake when all you want to do at work is want to check 6gc and have to take your phone charger with you to plug it in so your phone doesn't die...

This is 1000000000% not true........
i check celicatech sometimes too

[celicalibre]

When you keep going back to read this "You know you own a Celica when..." thread and smiling with agreement as each new post appears!

[spy00005]

When you keep going back to read this "You know you own a Celica when..." thread and smiling with agreement as each new post appears!

exactly

[richee3]

-When you realize that you could have bought a cheap mkIV Supra for what you've spent on the Celica.
-When you refuse to let a very reputable shop work on your car because you don't trust them with it.
-When you have the backwards mindset that spending money to mod your IS 300/350Z is a waste because that's money you could have spent on the Celica.

When you jump in the car and drive 5 1/2 hours to help another owner swap the motor in his/her car....

Hopefully I can return the favor soon

This post has been edited by richee3: Jun 28, 2012 - 11:29 AM

[RabidTRD]

I know it's been said before, but I have to say it too being that someone actually asked me last night.

When people ask if your Celica is a modified Supra

[Box]

You know you own a Celica (ST anyway) when your main focus is good mpg, while still looking cool.

This post has been edited by Box: Jun 28, 2012 - 2:03 PM

[RabidTRD]

When you wave at a 6th gen owner as they pass by and smile, but they look at you in your Celica like you've got 4 heads. Seriously, can you not see that I'm enthusiastic about your car!? Lmao

[richee3]

^^ Lol so true. I was visiting my dad and working on the car earlier this week and discovered that in my absence since I moved out, someone with an Alpine Silver facelift ST204 (yep, I know all that because I own a Celica) has moved in about two miles from him. Brigette and I want to put a flyer on his car but we know he's not an enthusiast plus, living in the country like that, it's frowned upon to pull into people's driveways and check out their cars. Can you see his face when he opens the door and sees me lifting up his windshield wiper? "Ohhaithar, I wuz just checking out yore car! I liek carz!"

Another one I just remembered, you know you're a Celica owner when you have your debit/credit card numbers memorized (including the expiration date and security code) from buying parts online.

And when you buy parts on eBay you don't even need because you know they're worth more on 6gc. I once had 3 sets of JDM tails at the same time because I got then for under $130 shipped

[Box]

You know you own a Celica when there's nothing wrong with your car, but you keep insisting on buying parts for it.

[azn87]

you know u own a 6gc when everytime u stare at it, it never gets old

[jordisonjr]

You know you own a Celica when there's nothing wrong with your car, but you keep insisting on buying parts for it.

Thats like any car haha