The reason my girlfriend hates me, I need professional help Options

[Mr_E]

It's Christmas already.





Actually, she's cool about my problems. The only thing she said was "think of all the shoes I could buy with that sort of money".

Trust me when I tell you that you don't want to know how much. Clutch and flywheel next.

Decat going on on Thursday.
Suspension rebuild this weekend.
I'm going to have to move insurance companies as well.

We continue.

[x_itchy_b_x]

DAM ******* thats awesome man. share teh wealth

[dstrbcelica]

you lucky s.o.b.

-dstrb

[Mr_E]

you lucky s.o.b.

You wouldn't say that if you could see the bill.

[thedevilmaycrie]

whats the damage??? lmao

-DMC

[Mr_E]

In bucks.

Once fitted and sorted out. Somewhere in excess of two and a half big ones. Probably nearer three to be honest.

[nik]

whats that in us dollars $2000-$3000

[thedevilmaycrie]

[turboinduction]

wowzers - gimme

[Blakout16]

as i can see from this. struts, struts mounts, springs, downpipe? and some other goodies. how much can that amount to?

[Mr_E]

whats that in us dollars $2000-$3000
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That is in US dollars.

[SlowCelica94]

Springs and struts....seems like a grand at most is suting. Then some camber junk and downpipe would maybe be up to $700. What brands are these parts, and why so expensive?

[brianforster]

why so much?

[Mr_E]

as i can see from this. struts, struts mounts, springs, downpipe? and some other goodies. how much can that amount to?
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When it's superstrut suspension for a sixty thousand dollar car with TRD other bits, lots and lots.

The lower suspension arms are five hundred bucks alone. Each. The camber control joints another 100 or so. 80 bucks for the top mounts (and you need four of them), and 3-400 hundred for each of the front shocks.

The TRD springs were only about 400 bucks. Which I thought was reasonable.

You need to remember that this is a very rare car, with very trick suspension. It's corrispondingly expensive.

Most the bits were shipped from Japan, and I live in the rip-off capital of the world.

Right now, I don't care.

This post has been edited by Mr_E: Nov 30, 2004 - 5:39 PM

[brianforster]

oh i didnt see you had a gt-four

i gotcha now, only the best , for the best


hot sh!t man

[Mr_E]

What brands are these parts, and why so expensive?

Toyota OEM or TRD except the rear shocks which were KYBs.

[Redline_Racer]

awesome man, what kind of clutch and fly wheel are you looking into?

and yeh you should put like a 1,000shot of nas' in that bad boy. strickly purging of course haha.

-Brandon

[Mr_E]

i gotcha now, only the best , for the best

There is that too.

Now I have TRD (suspension), Blitz (exhaust, oil filter and turbo timer) and HKS (induction) bits on the car.

Have a HKS flywheel and stage 2 organic clutch lined up for the new year.

[jgreening]

Nice upgrades Mr. E. You will have to report back on performance of the suspension upgrades.

On a slightly off-topic note, I just have to say your sig on celica.net is priceless. My conversations with my wife like that have convinced her that I need therapy. Oh well, it wouldn't be a hobby if you didn't think about it, right?

[Lar-]

You should get the TRD Shock set as well.

Stock Shocks with TRD Springs would still be "too soft" for high speed driving and cornering.

What clutch + flywheel are you going for??

[97sccelica]

Actually, she's cool about my problems. The only thing she said was "think of all the shoes I could buy with that sort of money".

man, **** shoes, there are like 300 pairs of shoes in my house.

[Mr_E]

You should get the TRD Shock set as well.

Stock Shocks with TRD Springs would still be "too soft" for high speed driving and cornering.

What clutch + flywheel are you going for??
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Stock shocks and TRD springs work just fine mate. The Four is pretty damn hard anyway as stock. The springs are a 25mm drop, and progressivly wound.

TRD shocks are adjustable and well over 500 bucks each. And possibly too hard for road use. Great for the track, but might compromise cross country pace.

Harder is not always better. An awful lot of people seem to forget that sometimes.

There's a lot more to making a car handle than no ride hight and rock hard shocks.

This post has been edited by Mr_E: Dec 1, 2004 - 6:46 AM

[Nigel]

i know u mean about rip off UK. body kit here £1,000 over in USA $300 equal to £200. mad. and they get more stuff other there like seats exhuasts and stuff

[SlowCelica94]

Well, if you are talking only the best....since when is oem best? When I think of the best suspension, I'm thinking some JIC coilovers

[Lar-]

Stock shocks and TRD springs work just fine mate. The Four is pretty damn hard anyway as stock. The springs are a 25mm drop, and progressivly wound.

TRD shocks are adjustable and well over 500 bucks each. And possibly too hard for road use. Great for the track, but might compromise cross country pace.

Harder is not always better. An awful lot of people seem to forget that sometimes.

There's a lot more to making a car handle than no ride hight and rock hard shocks.
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I am actually using the TRD Shocks + Spring Set. They are everyday drivable.
I have also use Stock + TRD Spring before.... honestly the stiffness is not that much different(no rock hard feeling), but the grip is whoaaaa.... My car really stick to the road.

There are 2 TRD shock models for our GT-4. There is one for Street Use and the other for Racing. My friend uses the Racing Spec TRD Shocks.... and YES!!!! It is exactly like you've said. My friend had a hard time driving his celica everyday...

Cheers....

[Mr_E]

TRD Coilovers are fab for the track. A bit to racey for road use.
Adjustables are cool, but mega money. Not worth it IMHO.

Well, if you are talking only the best....since when is oem best? When I think of the best suspension, I'm thinking some JIC coilovers
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Nothing wrong with the stock suspension on a ST205. Very advanced and very stiff.

[Magic]

Guys i am Using TRD Lowering Springs with Stock Toyota Shocks for my babe....If i will order just the shocks,will be fine with it??Or the shocks are match to their own lowering springs???

[Mr_E]

Stock shocks with TRD springs on a Faff are fine.

A friend found the back end a bit soft, so I've gone for KYBs on the back. 20 uprated, so should be a little stiffer.

There's also a Whiteline adjustable rear anti roll bar to further resist understeer.

[Lar-]

Hey guys... Where can I find the FAQ on "how to post a pic".
I've tried, but I simply can't post any pic here.

Thanx.

[Ale_lock]

Host the image somewhere then just get the url & click on the IMG box above the text area when posting.

[Lar-]

Host the image somewhere then just get the url & click on the IMG box above the text area when posting.
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Thanx Meonspeed...

I've tried that, but my pic simply wouldn't pop up.
I tried previewing before I post, the url is there but no pic came up...

I'll try again.
Thanx..

[Ale_lock]

What's the link?

[Lar-]

Oh.. another question...

Does the pic has to only be .gif?? Is .jpg ok to post as well??

[Ale_lock]

Yea, that should work as well.

p.s. you got a messenger screen name? to better help yah if you got any more q's so we can stop cluttering the post, hehe.

This post has been edited by Meonspeed: Dec 1, 2004 - 1:14 PM

[Lar-]

Guys i am Using TRD Lowering Springs with Stock Toyota Shocks for my babe....If i will order just the shocks,will be fine with it??Or the shocks are match to their own lowering springs???
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Yes... You can use your current TRD Spring with the TRD Shocks Set.

This is my TRD Shock + Spring set installed.

[Lar-]

I can finally post a pic now.

Meonspeed.... Thank you so much!! I really appreciate your help!!
THANX!!!

Cheers...

[Magic]

Lar-!!!!
My friend nice photo...
So probably all that i need its just the TRD shocks.....Hmmm...Why yours are Green and MR_E are Black??

[LatinKraze]

Hahahha, thats what my room looks like. JDM tails in one corner, JDM extensions in the other, guages on the floor...the stuff is everywhere.

[Consynx]

me and you g/f have something in common


lucky sob

[Mr_E]

So probably all that i need its just the TRD shocks.....Hmmm...Why yours are Green and MR_E are Black??
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'Cos those are TRD adjustables.

Very nice sir. Very nice indeed.

[Lar-]

Dear Mr_E...

Is it possible for you to post a few pics of your GT-4 for us to see??
I would love to see your sweet baby....
From what I see, you are a careful selector of what you are going to install to your GT-4.

I guessed your GT-4 would look awesome as well.

Pics.... please.. please....
Ohh... a little Mods profile would be nice too.

Cheers....

[Magic]

Thanks Mr_e which one is the adjustable?
Lar- I think you should start showing few photos of your babe...

So guys....LETS POST!!!!!!

[amysmojo]

wow mr_E! if my BF bought that stuff it would make me want him more, not hate him But thats cool that she is being understanding of your needs heh

[Mr_E]

Lar - There's a web link in my profile with a few half decent pics.

Magic - Lars green ones are adjustable. Big big money, and very good indeed.

Amy - I've actually just sent this mail to my girl (mid discussion)

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In response to how many shoes.....
@ approx £30 a pair?

Errr.

Oh you're going to hate me.

At a guess, with the rear adjustable ARB and fitting.....

.....about 66 pairs of shoes.

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She's just replied with;
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I think in reality, between Rhi and I, I could justify buying 66 pairs of shoes!
actually if I spent that kind of money on shoes, I don't think I'd tell anyone- I would opt for the girlie thing of betting you didn't notice that I was wearing new shoes, and if you did having a go at you for not noticing them earlier as I'd had them months/years (honest)!!!!!
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She knows me well.

[doGGy]

Holy Sh**.... thats about 4000$....... Kill me........

Lar - There's a web link in my profile with a few half decent pics.

Magic - Lars green ones are adjustable. Big big money, and very good indeed.

Amy - I've actually just sent this mail to my girl (mid discussion)

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In response to how many shoes.....
@ approx £30 a pair?

Errr.

Oh you're going to hate me.

At a guess, with the rear adjustable ARB and fitting.....

.....about 66 pairs of shoes.

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She's just replied with;
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I think in reality, between Rhi and I, I could justify buying 66 pairs of shoes!
actually if I spent that kind of money on shoes, I don't think I'd tell anyone- I would opt for the girlie thing of betting you didn't notice that I was wearing new shoes, and if you did having a go at you for not noticing them earlier as I'd had them months/years (honest)!!!!!
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She knows me well.
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[Mr_E]

Holy Sh**.... thats about 4000$....... Kill me........

Something like that probably.

And the bastard downpipe doesn't fit, so I've just spent another £200 on a HSR pipe and courier.