The Daily project Options

[Csober]

Hi guys, I figured there was no harm in making a build thread for my daily. I found this car 3 months ago, 6 hours south of my home town and just couldn't pass it up. The car was just too good to be true. No rust, low miles and in just beautiful condition, with all the comforts needed for a daily. The build will be very slow seeing this is just my daily, my main project is another vehicle. I have a goal of making the car appear as close to a true GT4 WRC as possible, I'm sure I will get some hate because of this but it won't bother me any. Seeing we never got them in the US I thought it would be a nice change, no plans on a 3sgt swap (yet). So let me bring you up too speed.


1994 Toyota Celica GT (US spec)
112k (when purchased)
5 speed
5fse


Day I got her home:


New app radio 4! And Tomei shift knob I took from my Evo



End works gauge bezel with full blue LED interior lighting.


Showing off the beautiful interior:


JDM tail lights, tint, and a sk2 antenna were a must, the other beast sleeps in the garage:


Scored a set of authentic 99 JDM WRC spoiler riser blocks, with the correct 3D grapihte badges:


Couldn't stand the factory wheels any more:


Suspension, I work for Airlift Performance so this is only temporary.. custom stuff will be coming soon:)


Just as I'm installing the suspension, this arrived:


Installed, looking nice. The wing is removed sent out for paint!


Much better:






Scored a C-one lip, still needs paint of course, along with a nice set of OEM side skirts!







More parts from endworks (This guy has been my favorite to deal with for these cars.. by far)! Again, hood spoiler needs paint!


Wing back from paint, with the emblems installed!




I'll be updating as often as possible. Hope to meet some new friends through here! Thanks guys.

This post has been edited by Csober: Dec 8, 2016 - 5:46 PM

[Bushmatic]

Beautiful car with lots of tasteful mods! I enjoyed seeing it in person yesterday. What kind of wheels are those? And where/who did you get the clip from?

[richee3]

Clean car, great work so far!

[Box]

I like how silver always manages to bring out body lines you'd otherwise have never noticed, car looks great.

[ClevelandGaint]

Looks amazing, keep up the good work.

[cheela]

well... that escalated quickly.. hahaha

welcome. looks like you're making good progress already. looks great!

[Csober]

Beautiful car with lots of tasteful mods! I enjoyed seeing it in person yesterday. What kind of wheels are those? And where/who did you get the clip from?

Thanks bud, These wheels are made by MST, and the front clip came from Sunrise Japanese.

[Csober]

Haha thanks guys. Not much of an update. But i had some spare time today at work. So I decided to start on the trunk set up for the suspension. For those that are not familar with how our product works it is a fully threaded strut body, with either a double billow, or sleeve type air spring. This will have 30 way adjustable dampers front and rear, along with front camber plates.. The management will be our latest 3H system, with hight sensors. Each bag pressure will be individually adjustable, of course there is also presets. This is essentially the same set up I have on my Evo Not only will this be lighter then the factory suspension, it is fully adjustable, and out performs coilovers!



Just a quick pic after work. Got the hood spoiler painted and installed, still waiting on the side skirts and front lip.


Figured I'd share a bit of the other project. Here is my weekend car. 2006 Mitsubishi Evo 9. Bought this car from the original owner 3 years ago 100% bone stock.. Now it is far from it, car made 563whp and 417wtrq on the 6262 turbo at 32 psi 93oct this year. The car is currently under the knife (even though it was parked running flawlessly) with the plans of 650whp larger turbo, injectors and different clutch, trans and final drive. Also I have a goal of getting the car at 2800lbs. Currently the car weights 3020lbs with a 1/2 tank of gas. So many more carbon fiber parts (Like a full roof)! It moves along nicely as it is, I'm very excited to see what it makes come spring!

Day i got her:


Now:






The puppy


As you can see i have a bit of an addiction with billet, carbon, and titanium... I'm really hoping to not bring this addiction to the Celica, it is just a daily after all!

This post has been edited by Csober: Oct 20, 2016 - 7:26 AM

[ClevelandGaint]

Flawless!

[Bushmatic]

Damn, your Evo is a straight up monster Looking at that "after work" picture of the Celica, I think the air suspension and body pieces are the last things the car needs to look perfect. Do you do any shows or events (with either of your cars) ?

[Csober]

Thanks guys, yea I go to about every event I can with the Evo. Sonic is about a weekly thing seem to get a good number of races in there. The Celica hasn't been to much yet, however I have a feeling it's gonna be a tuff decision between which one to take after the winter.

Basically I want to keep the celica simple. My plans for the moment are the following
-JDM fenders
-projector headlamps
-Recaro confetti seats
-99 confetti rear seats
-steering wheel
-rear spats (not sure which to go with yet)
-install the skirts
-install the lip
-have the hood, bumper fenders repainted and blended into the a pillars, and doors
-install air suspension.
- enkei RC-T4 wheels (maybe)
-GT4 front and rear brakes.

I hope to have this all done over the course of the winter. But we shall see!

[jordisonjr]

Holy sh!t what an awesome build, on both vehicles!

Would love to see more of the Evo, and can't wait to see more updates on the celica too. The body pieces should finish off the exterior quite nicely.

[ClevelandGaint]

Thanks guys, yea I go to about every event I can with the Evo. Sonic is about a weekly thing seem to get a good number of races in there. The Celica hasn't been to much yet, however I have a feeling it's gonna be a tuff decision between which one to take after the winter.

Basically I want to keep the celica simple. My plans for the moment are the following
-JDM fenders
-projector headlamps
-Recaro confetti seats
-99 confetti rear seats
-steering wheel
-rear spats (not sure which to go with yet)
-install the skirts
-install the lip
-have the hood, bumper fenders repainted and blended into the a pillars, and doors
-install air suspension.
- enkei RC-T4 wheels (maybe)
-GT4 front and rear brakes.

I hope to have this all done over the course of the winter. But we shall see!

Very interested in your air ride setup once completed, will be following that closely

[richee3]

[Box]

STALKER ALERT!

[richee3]

What can I say? I'm always tracking down clean Celicas.

[Csober]

What can I say? I'm always tracking down clean Celicas.

Thanks man, it was good to meet you!

[richee3]

Same, and it's always great to see a spotless 6gc!

[ClevelandGaint]

Any updates??

[Csober]

Sadly not much has been going on with the Celica. I have the air kit ran and wired, however I have not had time to install the sleeves, and double bellows themselves. I have put 2,000 miles on it in the past 2 months (Have been driving it a ton) so haven't got much time to work on it. The Evo has had all of my attention and money for the new forward facing turbo set up I am installing. However come Monday the front clip of the Celica is getting removed and freshly painted. This will include the hood, fenders, bumper cover, front lip, and side skirts! Pretty excited and at that point the body should be 100% flawless. No dents, scratches, chips ect! Here's a couple pictures to pass the time.
Decided to make the trunk set up a bit more compact:

Basic over look and fluid change before my 7 hour trip to Import Alliance

[nikz]

I love those wheels.

Probably the nicest wheels I have seen on a 6th gen.

Beautiful work by the way.

[Csober]

I love those wheels.

Probably the nicest wheels I have seen on a 6th gen.

Beautiful work by the way.

Thank you! Yea for some cheap wheels they look nice. And the quality of the finish is great! however some authentic TE37 SL's would hit the spot also!

[Tigawoods]

not a bad looking daily to have!
Thatd be most peoples garage queen

it is fully adjustable, and out performs coilovers!

its very apparent you work for airlift haha

This post has been edited by Tigawoods: Dec 5, 2016 - 10:27 AM

[Csober]

Thank you! I am happy with how its coming along.
Yes I do work for Airlift however I am Not a sales man and that's not the reason I say that.. We have done many test on the track and street to prove this. I understand it's not for everyone, however anyone that has the idea that our air suspension can not perform is uneducated on the design and typically the over all function of how a suspension works.

On a side note parts are at paint! Pretty excited to get them back. After the second set of JDM fenders arrived damaged I gave up.. I was tired of waiting and wasting money. So out of my two sets of wrecked JDM fenders i made a template of the side marker lights. That way i could trace out the exact location and shape of the hole I would have to cut into the fenders. It turned out perfect. Now I am relying on the the body shop to properly shave the large front USDM marker light hole. So the car looks 100% correct. Also have the JDM/EDM rear licences plate section. Just need it painted and installed.

Ill post up some pictures hopefully Saturday after receiving parts back from paint.

[Csober]

Pictures from paint!! Gonna pull the car in the shop clean it up and install everything. Maybe if I have time I'll get it on air, seeing it is winter time.. Would be nice to adjust the hight incase we get heavy snow fall.

[cheela]

you sure this is still gonna be your daily??? hahaha

So out of my two sets of wrecked JDM fenders i made a template of the side marker lights. That way i could trace out the exact location and shape of the hole I would have to cut into the fenders. It turned out perfect. Now I am relying on the the body shop to properly shave the large front USDM marker light hole. So the car looks 100% correct.

I don't get why so many people insist on getting JDM fenders instead of just doing that. I mean you're going to have to repaint it either way unless u found the same exact color in great condition and giving it ships perfectly too. lol I for one don't care much for them because I have the fender badges.

[Tigawoods]

Thank you! I am happy with how its coming along.
Yes I do work for Airlift however I am Not a sales man and that's not the reason I say that.. We have done many test on the track and street to prove this. I understand it's not for everyone, however anyone that has the idea that our air suspension can not perform is uneducated on the design and typically the over all function of how a suspension works.

On a side note parts are at paint! Pretty excited to get them back. After the second set of JDM fenders arrived damaged I gave up.. I was tired of waiting and wasting money. So out of my two sets of wrecked JDM fenders i made a template of the side marker lights. That way i could trace out the exact location and shape of the hole I would have to cut into the fenders. It turned out perfect. Now I am relying on the the body shop to properly shave the large front USDM marker light hole. So the car looks 100% correct. Also have the JDM/EDM rear licences plate section. Just need it painted and installed.

Ill post up some pictures hopefully Saturday after receiving parts back from paint.

Yeah the discussion that arose from that video airlift put out a while back is an interesting one to say the least. I personally (strictly for track use, single purpose use, strictly performance in mind for the setup) wouldnt say at the price they are set at (complete setup), out perform an equally priced coilover. Not to mention the added weight of the system. Saying air outperforms coilovers is a pretty broad statement I guess, not that I can control what and how people say things on the internet (not that I havent tried)
No offense meant to you, this is just and observations but the majority of people I see pushing this air > coils for track applications deal, from what Ive seen, are sponsored or are in some way associated with the company.

I do have to say, I am really interested in these systems and its really cool how far they have come in the past 10 years. I would love to have my DD be on air. That would be awesome sauce.


Back to the build:

Yeah, being in the US, its better off just DIY'ing the JDM fenders unless you know of a set in the US that can be picked up. They are unreasonably fragile, and damage so easily (usually from improper packaging support)
I lost $350 on some JDM fenders way back when from a UK member who scammed me. One and done for me haha
As long as that front sidemarker can be patched without showing a silhouette of the hole, it is so much more worth it that way. Looks like you pulled that off!

This post has been edited by Tigawoods: Dec 9, 2016 - 12:19 PM

[Csober]

you sure this is still gonna be your daily??? hahaha


I don't get why so many people insist on getting JDM fenders instead of just doing that. I mean you're going to have to repaint it either way unless u found the same exact color in great condition and giving it ships perfectly too. lol I for one don't care much for them because I have the fender badges.

Yea I don't think I'll be driving it in the winter looking at buying a beater this weekend. This is defiantly the way to go with the fenders. It worked great and you couldn't tell inside or out that they were modified. I'm extremely happy with the paint/body work!!

[Csober]

Thank you! I am happy with how its coming along.
Yes I do work for Airlift however I am Not a sales man and that's not the reason I say that.. We have done many test on the track and street to prove this. I understand it's not for everyone, however anyone that has the idea that our air suspension can not perform is uneducated on the design and typically the over all function of how a suspension works.

On a side note parts are at paint! Pretty excited to get them back. After the second set of JDM fenders arrived damaged I gave up.. I was tired of waiting and wasting money. So out of my two sets of wrecked JDM fenders i made a template of the side marker lights. That way i could trace out the exact location and shape of the hole I would have to cut into the fenders. It turned out perfect. Now I am relying on the the body shop to properly shave the large front USDM marker light hole. So the car looks 100% correct. Also have the JDM/EDM rear licences plate section. Just need it painted and installed.

Ill post up some pictures hopefully Saturday after receiving parts back from paint.

Yeah the discussion that arose from that video airlift put out a while back is an interesting one to say the least. I personally (strictly for track use, single purpose use, strictly performance in mind for the setup) wouldnt say at the price they are set at (complete setup), out perform an equally priced coilover. Not to mention the added weight of the system. Saying air outperforms coilovers is a pretty broad statement I guess, not that I can control what and how people say things on the internet (not that I havent tried)
No offense meant to you, this is just and observations but the majority of people I see pushing this air > coils for track applications deal, from what Ive seen, are sponsored or are in some way associated with the company.

I do have to say, I am really interested in these systems and its really cool how far they have come in the past 10 years. I would love to have my DD be on air. That would be awesome sauce.


Back to the build:

Yeah, being in the US, its better off just DIY'ing the JDM fenders unless you know of a set in the US that can be picked up. They are unreasonably fragile, and damage so easily (usually from improper packaging support)
I lost $350 on some JDM fenders way back when from a UK member who scammed me. One and done for me haha
As long as that front sidemarker can be patched without showing a silhouette of the hole, it is so much more worth it that way. Looks like you pulled that off!

Yes it's a very annoying aruement/discussions. For everyone that questions that video we were competeing with Kw V3 coilovers. But don't get me wrong I 100% agree. If it's a track car don't waist the money on bags.. There's no point. Now if you like to track it and drive on Michigan roads, then there is no better option:) but the price is deffinatly the largest down fall. For example the suspension on this car would be about $3400 to duplicate.. but it will handle great, adjust on the fly, and hopefully get nice and low:)

[Csober]

As far as the car goes, worked a while today getting it all put back together. And man does it look nice:) I'm extremely happ! I have everything on and gaped properly (I'm way to picky on this). Just need to put the side skirts on tomorrow, and I will post pictures. I have decided against the C-one front lip . It fits great and all but something about it just don't look right to me. It's just not the look I'm going for I suppose. Any one looking to buy it ?

[Csober]

Worked on the celica some more today, decided that the black plastic vent pieces on the hood, and upper/lower bumper grill assembly's were showing their age. So before install I decided to prep them and spray them a nice satin black. Turned out looking like brand new! Here are some pics.
Before




After








And well a couple sneak peaks:) got her washed up and the skirts installed today. Used all the new OEM under clips and front screws/ guards. Then ran 3m two face tape down the leading edge with some prep bonding agent. They fit nice and flush (have I mentioned how much body gap bugs me lol) Ignore the painters tape just want to help that two face tape cure over night.

Wet

y

Good night



This post has been edited by Csober: Dec 11, 2016 - 10:16 PM

[Csober]

Well here she is let me know what you think:









Well off to hibernation she goes.. I picked up a new winter beater today. Check out this $300 jem lol. Power everything, everything works, the interior is like new, and it runs/drives great.. I mean why wouldn't I?!

[cheela]

celi's looking perfect! glad you're not driving it through the winter.

and hell yea! that's a great beater!

[Csober]

celi's looking perfect! glad you're not driving it through the winter.

and hell yea! that's a great beater!

Thank you, I appreciate it! Its funny the snow tires I bought for the beater today cost $25 more then the car did Should be a beast though!

-Moving the car to my storage garage tonight, then if all goes as planed this weekend my body guy will be over to wet sand all the freshly painted panels, and then full 3 stage compound buff the entire car. So she should look really nice. Now just to find time to get the damn bags on this thing

[Box]

Celica looks great! I feel sorry for all the people up north that can't drive their fun car year round or if it's an only car that heavily influences what they get.

I'm surprised you found a relatively nice car that runs and drives for $300, I figured those days were long gone thanks to the government and their stupid cash for clunkers program but I guess there's been enough later model used cars added into the market to make it happen.

[Csober]

Celica looks great! I feel sorry for all the people up north that can't drive their fun car year round or if it's an only car that heavily influences what they get.

I'm surprised you found a relatively nice car that runs and drives for $300, I figured those days were long gone thanks to the government and their stupid cash for clunkers program but I guess there's been enough later model used cars added into the market to make it happen.

Thank you, and yea I always seem to find good ones lol, my last beater (91 celica GT-S) and the one before that (92 Celica GT) I bought under $600.00. The 91 lasted me 4 years of daily driving. She went to the scrap yard running great with 378k on the clock

[Csober]

So I have some nice subtle carbon fiber parts on the way for the exterior, honestly I had no idea anyone even offered these peices. I'm pretty excited to say the least however they will take a little over a month to get to me Meanwhile I figured it was time to start focusing on the interior . Decided to order a hub for the steering wheel I have and finally get that installed. As for seats I am still debating what I want to do . I really want the Recaro confetti seats however I have these perfect condition leather and suede Evo9 Recaro seats I could install. Either way plan on having rears cost of upholstered to match the fronts. Really trying to get the car where I want it before the end of January. There is a huge indoor show here in Michigan (AutoRama) in the middle of February, and I would like to attend it.





Here is a picture of the wheel, when I first got the car. Was debating then to install it.

[Box]

Well it depends on what look you want, the EVO IX seats would kind of modernize the interior somewhat whereas the JDM confetti seats would be most excellently 90's. If you're like me and like having airbags you could do the 7th gen steering wheel swap, at least that's what I was going to do before I sold it.

[Csober]

Yea, exactly what I was thinking with interiors also. I want the car to look era correct, which is why I'm going to hold off and continue searching for nice confetti seats. As far as the wheel go I'm not a big fan of the 7th gen wheel, or maybe it's because everyone has them. No airbag does not bother me as long as it's equity with a collapsible hub. I was thinking a 94 GT4 wheel would suit it well, but finding one not trashed is difficult. I really think the style of this Nardi wheel is just right. Making cruise work and mount maybe tricky, but I'm sure it won't be too difficult.

[richee3]

Have you seen that Mike is selling a set of covers? You may need to pick up a set of '96+ seats to make them work but that shouldn't be too expensive.

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=97341

[Box]

The '94 ST205 or the '99 wheel would be different and model correct, though the '99 is similar to the wheel used in 7th gens and a lot of the later Toyotas. The Nardi wheel looks good and if removing the airbag isn't a concern then might as well use it since you like it and have it already.

[Csober]

On a side note. Does anyone have a lead on where I can find a set of these TTE mirrors? I Need Them!

[Tigawoods]

lewis rally sport makes and sells both frp and cf versions.
they are hard to get in good contact with though

[HectortheRican]

Great build, man. Clean and sexy. I'm very envious of your seemingly easy access to a lift ....

[Csober]

Thanks everyone! Yes it's deffinatly nice having access to all the equipment I do. Nothing to up date, just been tucked in for winter.



Happy holidays from my pup to you all lol.

[Csober]

Having a difficult time deciding on what to do with the front of the car. Part of me thinks the Euro splitters is all I need to make the car flow well, then another part of me really wants to order the Eurou Front lip simply because it is my favorite. I am scoring a Euro rear bumper lip this week which I am pretty excited about. Have been looking for one for some time now. Also found the window rain guards I have looked long and hard for, however it's looking like it will be over a month before I receive them . Also came across some beautiful Recaro SR3 confetti front seats, however with the holidays and recent evo parts I just don't have the extra $1,100 to make them mine I shall see what I can make happen though..

(What the Euro rear lip should look like after install and paint)


How the car would look with the Eurou front lip

[trdproven]

Eurou lip costs about 700-800 shipped and several weeks of waiting just in case you wanted to know. why don't you just use the C-one front lip?

This post has been edited by trdproven: Dec 27, 2016 - 11:23 PM

[Csober]

Eurou lip costs about 700-800 shipped and several weeks of waiting just in case you wanted to know. why don't you just use the C-one front lip?

They are actually much more affordable then I originally anticipated. $203.00 for the lip and $308.00 for DHL shipping to my work. But yea 2-4week wait on them (Seems to be that way for anything with this car). In my opinion the lines on the c-one lip just don't look right. I love how it looks in pictures, Not so much in person.

[Box]

I've always liked the TOM's Magic lip the most, which is was meant for facelifted bumpers but it works on pre-facelifted ones too:

Though it'd look better if the openings in the sides of the GT-Four bumper were filled in and smoothed out, but you've already painted the car so that wouldn't be feasible. Then again the C-ONE lip leaves them exposed as well. I think I like the Euro more than the C-ONE though.

This post has been edited by Box: Dec 28, 2016 - 10:20 AM

[Csober]

Yea the Toms lip looks good on the face lift bumper, I'm not a huge fan of it on the GT4 front. The sides do seem to flow well with the side skirts however. Eurou lip it is, Hopefully I like it.

[Box]

I think the Euro lip will look good, would look really good with some clear turn signal indicators. The biggest jump in the bumper to the lip is next to the indicators and the orange draws your attention to it, clear would make those blend in with the rest of the lighting and wouldn't draw in attention to the area. A European member, Wolf or Wolfie? they had a Porsche 944, used to make and sell clear lenses moulded off the factory originals and they looked really good. At least that's what I'd do anyway.

This post has been edited by Box: Dec 28, 2016 - 12:37 PM

[trdproven]

Eurou lip costs about 700-800 shipped and several weeks of waiting just in case you wanted to know. why don't you just use the C-one front lip?

They are actually much more affordable then I originally anticipated. $203.00 for the lip and $308.00 for DHL shipping to my work. But yea 2-4week wait on them (Seems to be that way for anything with this car). In my opinion the lines on the c-one lip just don't look right. I love how it looks in pictures, Not so much in person.

U might be right, they look good in pics not sure about in person.
Then again the eurou lip is a half bumper lip and is made to match the height of the eurou or Trd skirts so idk either me and you are in the same dilemma since I bought the cone also, but a replica of the eurou lip is supposedly being produced now.

Maybe u should paint and try it on or maybe they look better in black

This post has been edited by trdproven: Dec 29, 2016 - 3:50 AM

[Csober]

Right, lucky the car has the body line going down the door and quarter that seems to match the leading edge of the Eurou Lip (Or at least very close). I wish I could get the Eurou skirts and the Zapt rear bumper. This set up all in all looks the best. But the Version 1 skirts are impossible to find along with the zapt rear cover. Not to mention how much I HATE fiberglass and would prefer to have as little of it as possible on my car.

Eurou lip, ver 1 skirts, & zapt rear cover.

[Box]

See how much better it looks with clear indicators.

[trdproven]

kloudkicka's set up is my fav, Eurou front, TRD sides and rear spats, TRD spoiler, eurou ver 2 sides are similar to trd as well just much straighter on the bottom.

[trdproven]

whats the specs on your wheels, mine are 18x9.5 +33 (front) and 18x9.5 +23 (rear) on 225/40/18 yoko s. drives



This post has been edited by trdproven: Dec 29, 2016 - 6:24 PM

[Csober]

F:18x9.5 +30
R:18x9.5 +25
225/40 tires

[trdproven]

I got the oem Crystal clear side markers and the auto art clear indicators, much nicer than wolfies.

Wolfies is good if you get the muddy clear side
Markers and get his muddy indicators.

[Csober]

Yea, I'm not sure if I am a big fan of the clear indicators or not yet. Personally the orange looks fine to me. The OEM clear lamps looks good as well, but I'm not a fan of the crystal ones. They remind me of something you would instal on an accord back in the early 2000's. When I installed the front end I purchased all new OEM orange lamps, so I don't think i will be changing them just yet. But we shall see.

[trdproven]

wolfie's own is not really oem just reproduced as semi clear similar to the OEM amber ones with the same transaparency just white instead. But sure yea I don't think you could go wrong either way. I also have the amber indicators and side markers as well as spares.

below you can see the difference with placing an amber bulb inside which pretty much makes the whole thing amber and then clear bulbs on clear. really is a preference between preface and facelift concept of amber vs clear.



oem frosted clear vs oem crystal clear



Wolfie clear vs Autoart clear



so you would basically match the OEM frosted clear with Wolfie (Classic JDM), and the OEM crystal clear with the Autoart Clear (Modern)

This post has been edited by trdproven: Jan 3, 2017 - 10:07 PM

[Box]

I think the clears with projectors then the frosted with standard frosted headlights like you said, I guess it'd depend on which headlights he decides to end up with.

[trdproven]

^ yup

AutoArt did sell the clear smoked versions at one point.

This post has been edited by trdproven: Jan 4, 2017 - 11:18 PM

[Csober]

No major updates. Ordered my new wheels yesterday, having them built to my specs so it will take a couple weeks before I get them. Also ordered the new tires Toyo Proxes P1sport's so hopefully they are as nice as everyone claims they are! Once the wheels and tires are installed I'll be bringing it up to the shop to finally put it on bags. Hoping everything looks good together. I have never really seen the style of wheel I got on a 6g (I'm sure they are out there just not that common) I'm confident that I will be the only one with these particular wheels seeing they are being custom made. Also got a nice 2.25" tanabe resinator, and Tanabe oval Hyper medallion muffler. I will be Fabing up a 2.25" downpipe back exhaust. It might free up a little bit of power and pick up a mpg or 2, but most of all it should look nice and remain nice a quite. Paint work will then get done for the rear lip/bumper, and license plate surround, she should then be ready in time for the Autorama show at the end of Feb! A lot to do in not a lot of time!

This post has been edited by Csober: Jan 7, 2017 - 10:52 AM

[trdproven]

what wheels are they if you dont mind me asking.

[Csober]

what wheels are they if you dont mind me asking.

Have to wait and see!

Well it has been a crazy last few days. I saw there was a local 2016 Toyota 4 Runner TRD PRO for sale... and god do I love them. Went out and test drove it and immediately fell in love. So many cool features, very comfortable, practical, and very expensive . My girlfriend and I have been looking to get something for the dunes for some time now and this would work great . Well after test driving it I told my friend how badly I wanted it. He then convinced me (with a huge amount of cash) to sell him the Evo... This I have been contemplating for the past 6 months or so, just to try something different. So I did it. The car I thought I would have for the rest of my life, now gone. Excited and sad all at the same time. I will be keeping the Celica of course. The 4 Runner will be my daily/off road/ dune toy. The one I test drove was black, and I will never own a black vehicle, especially something I plan on taking off road. I found it to be more logical to just buy and build one brand new at the local Toyota dealership. So that is what I will be doing, unless I come across a very good deal on a very low millage used one. Torn between the White, Concrete, and Graphite. If you guys haven't had the chance to drive one of these and your looking for a nice SUV/ Off road toy I'd strongly suggest it! They are so bad ass!

[richee3]

The TRD Pros are awesome. We are planning on picking one up when we get our '06 Limited a little closer to paid off. I would take a Trail Premium just as soon as a TRD Pro but the wife really wants a Quicksand or orange Pro. The 1GR is underpowered but just as reliable as you'd expect a Toyota to be.

[Csober]

The TRD Pros are awesome. We are planning on picking one up when we get our '06 Limited a little closer to paid off. I would take a Trail Premium just as soon as a TRD Pro but the wife really wants a Quicksand or orange Pro. The 1GR is underpowered but just as reliable as you'd expect a Toyota to be.

Hell Yea! The quick sand color is defiantly cool as well! I actually felt like it moved along quite nicely. Didn't seem too under powered for what it is!

[Celica_MKVI]

Nice! When the new 4runner first came out I thought the front was hideous. But it quickly grew on me and now I like it, a lot. My coworker has the Orange TRD Pro. Orange looks really sweet. So jealous. I hear what you mean, I would like to now get a ride that can just go anywhere, literally. Look forward to see which one you get.

This post has been edited by Celica_MKVI: Jan 10, 2017 - 1:55 PM

[Box]

I don't see the point in buying a new car off the lot unless for some reason it's exactly what you're wanting or you get a stupid good deal and it's a compromise you're ok with, ordering is the way to go.

[Csober]

MORE PARTS!!
Broke down and purchased a set of "Mint" condition Confetti Recaro front seats! The seller was nice enough to take many pictures, and complete videos of each seat! They truly are flawless. They got shipped out last night, via ship. They will take up to 7 weeks to get to me. Hopefully that gives me enough time to fine the proper confetti rear seats. I imagine they are hard to come by, and the price tag will reflect that I'm sure .

The actual seats I bought:



I'm now pondering the idea of doing the brakes. I'm not really sure which route I am gonna go just yet. Seems like there is a ton of write ups on the GT4 front and rear brake swap, then again I can't find one that tells me what exactly works..
From my understanding I need the following
-St205 front/rear calipers
-BRZ/FRS front brake rotors
-St205 rear brake rotors
-St205 pads
-Custom lines
Then of course the mounting location on the front calipers need to be shaved down, and the mounting holes in the hub need to be taped... Then again you read a different write up and get different information lol. Kinda aggravating, Think I'm just gonna wing it. I don't have a doubt I could find a way to make it work.

[Tigawoods]

The rears are are the easy part.

Supra TT pads are the same as ST205 pads fyi, just to save you from ordering brake pads from the UK lol

The fronts are another thing, but still not too complicated.
Shave the caliper tabs.
Drill and tap the hub hole.
Drill the caliper holes to accommodate the new, larger dia, caliper bolts (that is IF you drill out the hub holes. you CAN just tap the existing holes, but specs for that are not listed in the DIY thread because I havent gotten any from others who did it that way)
aaaand finished (this is the abridged version of course haha)

This post has been edited by Tigawoods: Jan 11, 2017 - 10:51 AM

[Csober]

The rears are are the easy part.

Supra TT pads are the same as ST205 pads fyi, just to save you from ordering brake pads from the UK lol

The fronts are another thing, but still not too complicated.
Shave the caliper tabs.
Drill and tap the hub hole.
Drill the caliper holes to accommodate the new, larger dia, caliper bolts (that is IF you drill out the hub holes. you CAN just tap the existing holes, but specs for that are not listed in the DIY thread because I havent gotten any from others who did it that way)
aaaand finished (this is the abridged version of course haha)

Much better, so the rears essentially swap over? And is Using BRZ rotors in the front correct?
Thanks!

[richee3]

Personally, I would prefer to have this Wilwood kit in the front than the GT4 brakes for a couple of different reasons. That's just my own preference though.

http://store.revolutionbrake.com/14-0017c.html

[Tigawoods]

Much better, so the rears essentially swap over? And is Using BRZ rotors in the front correct?
Thanks!

Basically yes. I covered it as best I could in the guide. The "hardest" part is trimming the dust shield a bit. The BRZ rotors in the front yes. They arent the ideal spec but its all we really have at the moment. Someone used Cadillac Caterra rotors but those are 5x110, I never really got full details on that

Personally, I would prefer to have this Wilwood kit in the front than the GT4 brakes for a couple of different reasons. That's just my own preference though.

http://store.revolutionbrake.com/14-0017c.html

Comparably the 205 front swap would be cheaper but the caliper build would be a bit better on Wilwoods side. Bigger discs also by about 30mm. Less fuss to install the Wilwoods too

This post has been edited by Tigawoods: Jan 11, 2017 - 12:30 PM

[Csober]

Personally, I would prefer to have this Wilwood kit in the front than the GT4 brakes for a couple of different reasons. That's just my own preference though.

http://store.revolutionbrake.com/14-0017c.html

Oh my.... I am defiantly going this route! I had no idea they made this! Then just upgrade to GT4 rear brakes!

[richee3]

The cost of the Wilwood kit is the major downfall compared to GT4 calipers, but the ease of install can't be beat. Keep in mind that they are MASSIVE. After seeing them in person, myself ands few others can confirm that you'll need a very low offset wheel to clear them, but I'm guessing that your new setup should work. But that's my long term plan, Wilwood calipers in the front and ST205 rear calipers.

Tao is the guy to talk to about the Wilwood kit. He's the one that introduced me to them and he's been running this kit for a couple of years now.

http://www.6gc.net/members/azncelica

[cheela]

yes, i can definitely vouch for the wilwood as I saw Tao use them in action.
He chased me down RT71 at the midwest meet and forced me to overwork my tiny St brakes.
mine got so heated than my brakes faded and i missed the turn to go into the rest shetler where as he was inches from my bumper but literally tapped his brakes with easy and made the turn as if he was making a regular turn. totally worth it.

This post has been edited by cheela: Jan 11, 2017 - 1:31 PM

[cheela]

here you go. stole it from his fb.

I think his wheels are 17x8.25





This post has been edited by cheela: Jan 11, 2017 - 2:35 PM

[Box]

Nice score on the seats. Also it's nice to go but it's even better to stop. Big brake kit and some Castrol RBF and it'll be a totally different car.

[Csober]

Wow, that does look great! I'm gonna weigh my options. If I find some gt4 calipers for a fair price I'll go that route. If not I'll do the willwoods!

[Csober]

One last thing. So 97 Supra TT calipers are the same as GT4 calipers correct? I can get them for $100 each brand new!

[Csober]

Nvm, I'm stupid. I figured it out.

[Wild202]

On calipers willwoods have a piston boot?

[Wild202]

One last thing. So 97 Supra TT calipers are the same as GT4 calipers correct? I can get them for $100 each brand new!

Well, because they will not be writing "Celica".

[Csober]

Have a ton of parts on the way. Just waiting for them to arrive ordered all the brake components to go to the GT4 set up. Hope it all is correct. Have the following on the way.
-GT4 calipers (front and rear)
-EBC GT4 rear rotors and brake pads
-EBC Supra front brake pads
-Centic sloted and drilled front BRZ rotors 292mm (I believe)

Hopefully it will be everything I need! Looking forward to getting everything. Still unsure of what color to do the calipers.

[ClevelandGaint]

Have a ton of parts on the way. Just waiting for them to arrive ordered all the brake components to go to the GT4 set up. Hope it all is correct. Have the following on the way.
-GT4 calipers (front and rear)
-EBC GT4 rear rotors and brake pads
-EBC Supra front brake pads
-Centic sloted and drilled front BRZ rotors 292mm (I believe)

Hopefully it will be everything I need! Looking forward to getting everything. Still unsure of what color to do the calipers.

Great progress and awesome brake upgrade as well!!

[Tigawoods]

the supra TT rear pads are the same for the GT-4 rears also (I just saw them left out on your list)

also dont forget about the bridge seals in the calipers if you plan to powder coat them!

[Csober]

the supra TT rear pads are the same for the GT-4 rears also (I just saw them left out on your list)

also dont forget about the bridge seals in the calipers if you plan to powder coat them!

Well I ordered the ST205 package deal from EBC rear rotors and pads. The front I did order Supra pads. Actually the exact part # from your thread

[Box]

Could do the calipers to match the body colour, that or being the car is neutral coloured you could technically choose any colour you like as an accent colour to carry throughout the car.

[Csober]

Sadly got an email from EBC about shipping the rear rotors.. They wanted an additional $180 for shipping. So I canceled that, couldn't justify it. So I'm still in need of rear rotors

This post has been edited by Csober: Jan 20, 2017 - 7:30 AM

[Csober]

More stuff. Got my beautiful steering wheel and Works Bell hub. Looks amazing, excited to install it! Also got my Tanabe Hyper Medalion muffler, and resonator. Exhaust is getting done now. Tires and license plate garnish waiting for install. Still waiting on the wheels, should be here Monday, along with a set of JDM Projector head lamps. Carbon parts should be here by the end of next week along with the seat rails and sliders. The seats are still about a month out:/

[Csober]

Wheels have arrived!

Along with some projector headlamps.

Got the exhaust installed. Sounds really really good, better then I expected. Really quite, but a nice deep tone while taking off. No rasp at all. While cruising at a steady speed you can hardly hear it in the cabin.

Mean while, here is a teaser shot Full pictures are soon too come.


Looks like I'm going to be picking up some SS_III front spats, does any one know if these fit the GT4 front end well? I have seen them installed before and they look great, at least in pictures. I wasn't sure if there would be any gaps though, between the bumper and spats.

[Csober]

After having trouble with the company I purchased the GT4 calipers through, and trouble getting the rear rotors (For a decent price) I decided to say screw this, canceled the order on the calipers and purchased the Wilwood kit. Hopefully they get here in a timely manor. In the future I will still upgrade the rear brakes to units from a GT4.

On a side note, has anyone ever put a 2j in a 6th gen?

[richee3]

There is a 1JZ swapped Celica that was/is used for drifting (the same one posted on your Facebook page.) A 2JZ is possible but not a good idea for a few different reasons. However, I wouldn't mind seeing a 4G63 swapped Celica as you mentioned on Facebook.

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=92483&st=0

[Csober]

There is a 1JZ swapped Celica that was/is used for drifting (the same one posted on your Facebook page.) A 2JZ is possible but not a good idea for a few different reasons. However, I wouldn't mind seeing a 4G63 swapped Celica as you mentioned on Facebook.

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=92483&st=0

Yea the 2j was just a thought. I know the 4G like the back of my hand. This may happen come next winter. Not sure what I would do trans wise.

[Celica_MKVI]

There is a 1JZ swapped Celica that was/is used for drifting (the same one posted on your Facebook page.) A 2JZ is possible but not a good idea for a few different reasons. However, I wouldn't mind seeing a 4G63 swapped Celica as you mentioned on Facebook.

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=92483&st=0

Yea the 2j was just a thought. I know the 4G like the back of my hand. This may happen come next winter. Not sure what I would do trans wise.

For a 2JZ swap, transmission wise, the V160 6spd would be the best option, but also the most expensive. V160/V161 cost more than the 2jzgte engine. $7k new and $4-5k used for 6speed.
It is the most expensive part on a Supra.
The alternative(Toyota wise): W58 and R154. Bot are not as stout but good enough.
Least expensive alternative: 300z transmission(requires adapter plate).

This post has been edited by Celica_MKVI: Jan 26, 2017 - 1:09 PM

[Box]

Not to mention all the extensive fabrication to get it done, honestly if you want RWD you're better starting off with something RWD. You should get a Mitsubishi Starion since they already came with a 4G63 everywhere else but here, so swapping one in should be easy I imagine. Now that would be a fun car, it's still on my list of cars to get.

[cheela]

speaking of starion, I just watched this on the yootoobs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErSXEHwg2e0

[Csober]

While swapping a 4G63 in a Starion is very simple that's not really what I'm looking for. Fabrication, time, hardwork and money is fine as long as it's worth it.. A Rwd 4g63 powered 6gen with Gt4 exterior conversion is about as abnormal you can get and that is what I like. Anyways just spitballing ideas. Not something I'd like to take on right now anyways. More focused on just enjoying the car this summer.
Oh my carbon fiber parts came in early too

Rain guards
Hood vents
& Hoodspoiler
They look lovely!

[Box]

I think it'd be awesome but it is a lot of work. There's a project thread around here somewhere in the project section that had some good info on converting to RWD though I think they mostly used it for drag racing. The carbon fiber parts look really nice.