 What would you do with $1500, I need ideas |
 Feb 19, 2007 - 12:11 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Dec 14, '06 From MN, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%)  |
Alright I got $1500 to spend!
I can't make up my mind! CAR is STOCK!!! 1) First I was in love with the GT-4 Conversion, but then the SSIII splitters are growing on me. 2) SSIII 3) Should I save for 3sgte swap? I passed up a wrecked MR2T swap, because block said..."the mr2 is the same as the celica 3s but it's harder to put in...it's put in at a different angle....the wiring will be the issue as you will have to extend because it's short....alot of people have a hard time putting in the mr2 engine cause of the angle and how it sits differently from a celica 3s...it can be done but be aware you will need more money to put in" so I passed that up. They wanted a beat up truck for the car, since they lived on a farm. So this thread is what would you do if you had $1500. I need opinions, comments, and others ideas I can do as well! Thanks! This post has been edited by 99GT: Feb 19, 2007 - 7:15 PM |
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Feb 19, 2007 - 12:45 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 28, '04 From Houston, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
ngofcukinway has everything you need for a GT4 conversion for sale. That's what i would do if I was you.
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Feb 19, 2007 - 12:51 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 27, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
1. Lower ($350)
2. Rims ($900-1000) 3. Aftermarket radio ($1-200) -------------------- ~Daniel~ No Longer Celica Owner.. moved on to a 03 WRX-EJ207
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Feb 19, 2007 - 12:51 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '06 From Box Elder, South Dakota Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
If its cosmetic, i too would do the GT4 conversion, if it is within price range.....
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Feb 19, 2007 - 12:54 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 14, '06 From MN, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(Negative @ Feb 19, 2007 - 5:45 PM) [snapback]528311[/snapback] ngofcukinway has everything you need for a GT4 conversion for sale. That's what i would do if I was you. Where's his thread? I couldn't find it! |
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Feb 19, 2007 - 1:03 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 27, '06 From Soda Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (91%) |
dude it's me from mnsportcompacts. yeah go for rims or gt4 conversion...mr2 3s would be too much hassle
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Feb 19, 2007 - 2:03 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 25, '06 From MN Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
Since your motor is still new I say....tURbo !!!!
 
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Feb 19, 2007 - 2:11 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 14, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
If you want cosmetics.. I suggest going for the SSIII kit with stock sides... There are many examples of them around here..
Get a better stance for your Celica, a set of Springs and struts will do the job, even try for a rear swaybar for better cornering. Wheels and tires to match your cosmetic upgrades.. a set of 17s with 215/45s will be very nice. Just remember to get wheels with a proper offset so it wont look sucked in. If theres money left that you want to spend. detail the mess out of your car and do some cheap mods on it... |
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Feb 19, 2007 - 2:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 14, '06 From MN, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(block @ Feb 19, 2007 - 6:03 PM) [snapback]528321[/snapback] dude it's me from mnsportcompacts. yeah go for rims or gt4 conversion...mr2 3s would be too much hassle Yeah I should have enough by summer for 3sgte! If |
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Feb 19, 2007 - 6:14 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 28, '04 From Houston, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(99GT @ Feb 19, 2007 - 5:54 PM) [snapback]528316[/snapback] QUOTE(Negative @ Feb 19, 2007 - 5:45 PM) [snapback]528311[/snapback] ngofcukinway has everything you need for a GT4 conversion for sale. That's what i would do if I was you. Where's his thread? I couldn't find it! There isn't one yet. Just PM him. -------------------- |
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Feb 19, 2007 - 6:31 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 14, '06 From MN, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(Negative @ Feb 19, 2007 - 11:14 PM) [snapback]528444[/snapback] QUOTE(99GT @ Feb 19, 2007 - 5:54 PM) [snapback]528316[/snapback] QUOTE(Negative @ Feb 19, 2007 - 5:45 PM) [snapback]528311[/snapback] ngofcukinway has everything you need for a GT4 conversion for sale. That's what i would do if I was you. Where's his thread? I couldn't find it! There isn't one yet. Just PM him. Thanks bro... I did pm him earlier this morning, he hasn't gotten back to me. Thanks again! |
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Feb 19, 2007 - 7:03 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '05 From So Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I don't know what you have already, but if it was me, I'd lower it, get tint, and rims. That's just me |
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Feb 19, 2007 - 7:31 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 23, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
id go supsension. lower it, f/r strut bars, f/r sway bars and youll still have money left over
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Feb 19, 2007 - 8:40 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 30, '04 From So Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
$1500 is good for 1 year of car insurance
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Feb 19, 2007 - 8:46 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 14, '06 From Mary Land Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
two chics at the same time
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Feb 19, 2007 - 9:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 14, '06 From MN, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
I get chicks with stock 6gen!
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Feb 19, 2007 - 10:24 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
a 3s from a celica will sit the EXACT same as a 3s from an MR2
the wiring harness no matter what will need to be spliced and extended celica or mr2.... the MR2 requires alternator swap and oil pan/dipstick swap...maybe coolant neck as well so yes it takes more but not for the reasons your friend said he was just wrong  with $1500 this is what you need to do take it and put it in a savings account...sit down for a few days and think about what you want the car to do show car go car auto cross car funny daily driver drag racing you need to attach a purpose to your cause once you figure out what goal you want to reach you can go about figuring out how to get there the first thing i would do is probably invest in a set of TEIN SS coilovers...you get increased handling by A LOT, a good ride, adjustable ride height <--important This post has been edited by playr158: Feb 19, 2007 - 10:26 PM |
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Feb 20, 2007 - 12:29 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 14, '06 From MN, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
I want to beat honda's hahaha! I'm more of a show type! But want to actually move when down gearing!
GT4 with SSIII splitters I'll try that route! I want both... haha |
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Feb 20, 2007 - 1:20 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '06 From under your bed. Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
GT-FOUR CONVERSION.
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Feb 20, 2007 - 1:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 25, '06 From MN Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
QUOTE(99GT @ Feb 20, 2007 - 12:29 AM) [snapback]528595[/snapback] I want to beat honda's hahaha! I'm more of a show type! But want to actually move when down gearing! GT4 with SSIII splitters I'll try that route! I want both... haha I'm not worried about hondas when I'm driving my car its the evo's and sti's that scare me...
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Feb 20, 2007 - 2:10 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 25, '05 From nyc Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
turbo charge the crap outtah thaat thing!
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Feb 20, 2007 - 2:15 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 8, '04 From Thornton, CO. Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
1500 could be a whole hell of a lot of NOS stickers... thatd prolly put you up to 5000WHP
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Feb 25, 2007 - 10:14 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 5, '03 From Oshkosh, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
rip out the back seat and throw a 42" plasma screen back there
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Feb 25, 2007 - 10:44 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 12, '06 From Wilmington, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 45 (100%) |
turbo!
and $1500 might get you a GT4 front end but it won't get it painted! --------------------  94 GT - Sold -------- 69 Pontiac Lemans - Sold 88 Alltrac - Sold ---- 04 WRX - Sold 00 GT-S - Sold ------ 91 Miata - project/drift car 95 GT - Sold -------- 96 GT - New Daily Drive |
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Feb 26, 2007 - 12:38 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 4, '07 From Charlotte, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
The best thing you should do is to save your money. Put it in an account.
QUOTE(99GT @ Feb 19, 2007 - 12:11 PM) [snapback]528302[/snapback] Alright I got $1500 to spend! I can't make up my mind! CAR is STOCK!!! 1) First I was in love with the GT-4 Conversion, but then the SSIII splitters are growing on me. 2) SSIII 3) Should I save for 3sgte swap? I passed up a wrecked MR2T swap, because block said..."the mr2 is the same as the celica 3s but it's harder to put in...it's put in at a different angle....the wiring will be the issue as you will have to extend because it's short....alot of people have a hard time putting in the mr2 engine cause of the angle and how it sits differently from a celica 3s...it can be done but be aware you will need more money to put in" so I passed that up. They wanted a beat up truck for the car, since they lived on a farm. So this thread is what would you do if you had $1500. I need opinions, comments, and others ideas I can do as well! Thanks! -------------------- 2pretty
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Feb 26, 2007 - 12:51 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 7, '05 From Corvallis, OR Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I personally think SSIII looks better than a GT4 conversion. Not to mention its a whole lot cheaper. I say do that and you still have money to for lowering springs, struts, and or maybe some nice rims. Then save up more and make the thing able to beat hondas.
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Feb 26, 2007 - 12:59 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '05 From torrance/carson, ca Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
save up for one of these.... click
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Feb 26, 2007 - 2:53 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 14, '06 From MN, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(j0e_p3t @ Feb 26, 2007 - 5:59 AM) [snapback]530311[/snapback] Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!! |
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Feb 26, 2007 - 4:35 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 12, '06 From Fresno CA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
i would get the 3s-gte
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