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 Feb 9, 2014 - 7:21 PM
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As I'm sure many of you have seen on Facebook, we lost a member over the weekend. Stephen wasn't as active on here lately as he used to be but he's owned several 6gc's and was a very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful member. I know I've personally had to call on Stephen for help on more than occasion and he never let me down. If he didn't immediately know the answer, he wouldn't stop working until he'd figured it out. He was one of the first members here to take on the V6 swap, and he did it all himself. To my knowledge, it's all but finished right now, just needs the final touches. After he had it swapped and running he was planning on turbocharging his 3VZ, and I personally would have loved to have seen that finished up.
Although I never met him personally, we used to text back and forth a decent amount, keeping each other up to date on our small projects, asking questions, or just seeing how everything was going. I remember one night we were talking and he told me he found a way to calibrate a Celica's speedometer using a sound on his laptop. I thought to myself, no way.... Sure enough, he posted a thread that's now a sticky about how to calibrate your 6th gen's speedometer. When I reactivated my Facebook last year I saw that he'd gotten married and had a son, and my news feed always had at least one story from Stephen about his house or his family. He was a good guy with a big heart and he will be greatly missed by all. Stephen, may you rest in peace. -------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
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Feb 9, 2014 - 9:44 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, '03 From 캘리포니아 Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
Oh man, I'm just finding out now
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Feb 9, 2014 - 9:49 PM
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I can't say it better than Daniel did but I'd like to say that I always remember Stephen being incredibly bright, extremely helpful, and just a truly selfless member of the board.
I will miss his posts on Facebook about his growing family and his dedication to them - he will be sorely missed here. Rest in peace, Stephen. -------------------- Has no more Celicas
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Feb 9, 2014 - 9:49 PM
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I heard this morning.
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Feb 9, 2014 - 9:51 PM
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oh, no just read this..... rest in piece my friend.
-------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
If you PM me and I dont respond, dont fret or cry. Im alive, better post your questions in the thread below, maybe I log back in 2grfe Swapped... Why I chose the 2GR, before you ask read here... A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within. @llamaraxing in Instagram is the best way to find me. I hardly log here anymore. |
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Feb 9, 2014 - 9:55 PM
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Just checked my phone
We just talked a month ago over the phone. He was a great guy that was just Getting an amazing start to a great new life as a father. He was 100% of my insperation to go through with buy a v6. He's gonna missed. Not gonna be the Same on the Toyota facebooks without him around Rest in peace buddy -------------------- 95 gt coupe, v6 swap weekend toy
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Feb 9, 2014 - 9:57 PM
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he was certainly a nice and helpful guy in the community, espically when i first joined . i'm not sure what happened but i hope his family has plenty of people around to comfort and support them
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Feb 9, 2014 - 10:51 PM
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Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
I'm waiting on DEATH to get back to me but I'm strongly considering sending flowers from all of us here at 6gc. If anyone wants to donate, we may get something set up.
-------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
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Feb 9, 2014 - 11:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 23, '11 From kenton ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Count me in for sure on flowers
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Feb 10, 2014 - 12:47 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, '03 From 캘리포니아 Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
Count me in on flowers as well
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Feb 10, 2014 - 12:53 AM
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Oh wow, sad to hear. He's done some awesome posts over the years & will be missed.
Thoughts go out to his family & close friends too. -------------------- |
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Feb 10, 2014 - 10:54 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 18, '06 From cincinnati Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
Anyone know what happened? Its a sad sad day for the Toyota family and his.
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Feb 10, 2014 - 12:07 PM
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Thanks richee3 for making this post. I was still trying to find the words.
I think flowers is a great idea. I know his mother would appreciate them the most. Ill make sure she gets them. I still don't really have the words. He was my brother, my best friend and my partner with the cars. I don't know what I'm going to do without him. --------------------  ENGINE: '93 RC 3S-GTE/WRC CT-20b [18-20PSI] PERF: TRD/HKS/ARP/NGK/MSD/ACT/Blitz/STRI/APEX'i/TwosRus/GReddy/Magnaflo/KOYO SUSP: Tein/Bilstein/SusTech/ INT: SS-III SEATS/Toyota Hyper Sports EXT: WRC/TRD/404 QUOTE (lagos @ Aug 25, 2010 - 10:13 AM)  Its a safety feature so that people like you don't end up killing themselves or everyone around them. Slow down Paul Walker. 6GC Chat - Go there: [url="http://www.griffgirl.com/forum/chat/index.php[/url] |
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Feb 10, 2014 - 12:52 PM
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WOW.... just WOW.... too soon. The name didnt ring a bell immediately until matt reminded me. GREAT GREAT guy. ALWAYS willing to help.
RIP man... we miss you. Hopefully youre sitting down eatin a tuna sandwich with paul. I hear the tuna's better up there. --------------------  QUOTE (Galcobar @ Oct 15, 2008 - 2:44 AM) You want power but have no money. That's a problem. Cheap. Reliable. Fast. Pick two. |
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Feb 10, 2014 - 1:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 29, '09 From Gainesville, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
Wow no good.
He will be missed =/ Always was a great guy, on the boards, PMs, texts, and business. |
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Feb 10, 2014 - 2:01 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 31, '11 From Rochester, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
I'm in for donating. Really sad to hear... I loved watching his V6 build
-------------------- 1994 Toyota Celica GT-S 5S-FE 190k Miles. Project car 1992 Toyota Celica GT 5S-FE 170k Miles. Daily driver/beater 1999 Toyota Camry LE 5S-FE 216K Miles. RIP You will be missed.  *ASE Certified General Manager |
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Feb 10, 2014 - 6:19 PM
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This is terrible.
My deepest condolences to his family.
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Feb 10, 2014 - 6:34 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 7, '06 From Houston, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
This sucks to hear especially first thing in the morning. I hadn't talked to him in a while and was hoping to give him a ride in the Supra since he helped me out a lot with the last one.
You'll be missed terribly Stephen. Matt, would you be interested in getting together and finishing up his V6 swap? Maybe see if the forum members will be interested in helping with that as well? -------------------- -Alex {](O_o)[}
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Feb 10, 2014 - 7:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 19, '09 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
Didn't know him personally but still sad to hear. May he RIP.
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Feb 10, 2014 - 7:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '07 From Bergen county NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 24 (100%) |
We lost a good one. My heart broke when I talked to Matt this morning. May he R.I.P my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. So sad.
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Feb 10, 2014 - 9:11 PM
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QUOTE (DEATH @ Feb 10, 2014 - 12:07 PM) Thanks richee3 for making this post. I was still trying to find the words. I think flowers is a great idea. I know his mother would appreciate them the most. Ill make sure she gets them. I still don't really have the words. He was my brother, my best friend and my partner with the cars. I don't know what I'm going to do without him. He helped me a couple times via PMs. Extremely patient and kind. I am in for flowers // memorial. Who ever heads it up please PM me who to send to. We cry because we miss him.... We smile and laugh as we celebrate his life with us... God Bless the family of Stephen Rest In Peace I wonder if he & Stambo are discussing v-6 and turbo power advantages..?.... |
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Feb 10, 2014 - 9:26 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 24, '13 From Tomball, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Man I just txt'd him the other day.. He helped me out with some problems I was having with my celi about this time last year and I bought some parts off of him not too long ago wow.. Give my condolences to the family, would do it myself but never actually met the guy in person...
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Feb 10, 2014 - 9:59 PM
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QUOTE (NgoFcukinWay @ Feb 10, 2014 - 5:34 PM) Matt, would you be interested in getting together and finishing up his V6 swap? Maybe see if the forum members will be interested in helping with that as well? I considered seeing what I could do to help finish it up but only if it's what his family and his wife would want. -------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
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Feb 10, 2014 - 10:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 18, '06 From cincinnati Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
QUOTE (richee3 @ Feb 10, 2014 - 9:59 PM) QUOTE (NgoFcukinWay @ Feb 10, 2014 - 5:34 PM) Matt, would you be interested in getting together and finishing up his V6 swap? Maybe see if the forum members will be interested in helping with that as well? I considered seeing what I could do to help finish it up but only if it's what his family and his wife would want. I'm willing to bet people around here would be willing to pitch in parts if we also used the project for logging notes to sticky for those wanting to do the same later. I've got some I'd be willing to send. -------------------- proud =3sgte SWAPPED= '95 Celica ST owner [calling it the GT2 or half-trac]
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Feb 10, 2014 - 10:40 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 24, '13 From Tomball, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
I'd help if nothing else but for stephen and his family but if nothing else just to work on a v6 swap project haha.
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Feb 10, 2014 - 10:59 PM
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Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
As for anyone wanting to donate for flowers, I can start accepting contributions then forward the money as necessary. There is no set amount and absolutely no obligation. I will not share with anyone else who contributed or how much. If like to put an order in tomorrow so I will pay for everything up front and will only accept up to how much the flowers cost and no more.
If you are interested, PM me for Paypal information. Again, there is absolutely no obligation. The arrangement will be from all of us here on the forum. -------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
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Feb 10, 2014 - 11:34 PM
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Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
Taken from DEATH on Facebook:
QUOTE Thanks Jonathan. I've already made plans to finish his build for him. The car is running but lacking an axle. If Art or Manny or Kurt or Cam knows what axle setup I need to run an e153 with LSD that would help out a whole lot. I'm still on s54 so IDK which axle to use. If I'm not mistaken they are a hybrid of two different axles.
Any help with that would be greatly appreciated. I intend to give the car to his brother so he can carry on his legacy. I think that's what Stephen would have wanted and his mother agrees with me. -------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
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Feb 11, 2014 - 12:49 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 23, '11 From kenton ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE (Bigblock @ Feb 10, 2014 - 10:11 PM) QUOTE (DEATH @ Feb 10, 2014 - 12:07 PM) Thanks richee3 for making this post. I was still trying to find the words. I think flowers is a great idea. I know his mother would appreciate them the most. Ill make sure she gets them. I still don't really have the words. He was my brother, my best friend and my partner with the cars. I don't know what I'm going to do without him. He helped me a couple times via PMs. Extremely patient and kind. I am in for flowers // memorial. Who ever heads it up please PM me who to send to. We cry because we miss him.... We smile and laugh as we celebrate his life with us... God Bless the family of Stephen Rest In Peace I wonder if he & Stambo are discussing v-6 and turbo power advantages..?.... I'm sure they are. An both are probably 100% right in there sides of the discussion. -------------------- 95 gt coupe, v6 swap weekend toy
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Feb 11, 2014 - 1:12 AM
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Sad to hear this. He was a good guy. Condolences to his family.
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Feb 12, 2014 - 6:41 AM
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God only takes the best - Race In Peace brother
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Feb 12, 2014 - 11:09 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 7, '06 From Houston, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
QUOTE (richee3 @ Feb 10, 2014 - 11:34 PM) Taken from DEATH on Facebook: QUOTE Thanks Jonathan. I've already made plans to finish his build for him. The car is running but lacking an axle. If Art or Manny or Kurt or Cam knows what axle setup I need to run an e153 with LSD that would help out a whole lot. I'm still on s54 so IDK which axle to use. If I'm not mistaken they are a hybrid of two different axles. Any help with that would be greatly appreciated. I intend to give the car to his brother so he can carry on his legacy. I think that's what Stephen would have wanted and his mother agrees with me. That's good to hear. -------------------- -Alex {](O_o)[}
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Feb 14, 2014 - 12:54 AM
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Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
The flowers have been ordered. A huge thank you goes out to those who donated.
-------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
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Feb 20, 2014 - 1:39 AM
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R.I.P. never got to know him, but seen him around these forums in the last 9 years.
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