Just a lil turtle- Playr's car, (the entire project) Options

[playr158]

Awhile ago Jeff told me to consolidate my crap so here goes

Spec:
1996 USDM ST


Stage 1:
-invader body kit, custom bumper scoop, Velox VX-6 18" wheels, Arospeed Coilovers, GT4 rear strut bar, several different exhausts, JDM tails, 5th gen power folding mirrors




Stage 2:
- supra front end conversion (only 75% completed at any given point)


all in all, it got the whole deal of under glow, interior neon, subs, amps, dual/single exhausts, CAI, SRI, TWM SSK, and most things under the sun you can do as a ricer.

now......that stuff comes to an end and the story starts over

Step 1: remove horrible front end


Step 2: remove motor (note you can see missing "sub" frame here



Step 3: power wash clean the empty bay


Step 4: Jack stands on 4 corners and remove suspension





Step 5: pointlessly tape up and start stripping






Step 6: black primer




Step 7: ditch the interior internals



Step 8: drive to jersey in overheating truck to get a bare clip (don't forget to remove excess)





Step 9: remove donor firewall



9b: remove my firewall


Step 10: replace with donor wall


Step 11: find Ultra super dooper mad JDM elephant tite Curren parts, drive Ghetto nascar van to get it


Step 12: install Ultra super dooper mad JDM elephant tite Curren parts




Step 14: ditch the sunroof its way too heavy


Step 15: ditch spare tire well, make more room under car smooth out floor board


Step 16: remove glass from doors (heavy, and you can't have windows up while racing)

Step 17: paint engine subframe hot pink because you can



Step 18:
Realize your garage sucks so put up ceiling: only partially finished, gotta get more and clean out the crap a lot more
(its a temp garage so we make do) car modification pictures will come soon



Step: 19 Carbon fiber license plate trim


more to come soon as I get more done

This post has been edited by playr158: Jun 3, 2009 - 9:56 AM

[x_itchy_b_x]

When its all in one place you can really see the amount of work your doing.
Very cool. Haha hot pink sub frame thats a mint idea

[stetsonaw]

like the curren conversion.

[Cutrara]

What engine are you putting in?

[playr158]

*hopefully* 3rd gen 3sgte.....its a 100% straight bolt in & plug in motor for my car. (electronic wise) tranny & 1 motor mount are of course the fun parts.

[808celica]

wow............its gonna be sick.

[Jaws4God]

holy crap that is awesome! we def need more people on here doing those kinds of mad transformations!

[celicast3sgte]

try an awd swap too. awd curren/celica. would be interesting....

[presure2]

lookin good dan, good to see progress being made!

[CelicaZR]

Good stuff Dan
It will be pretty unique once its done

[playr158]

try an awd swap too. awd curren/celica. would be interesting....

plan is to set the motor up in FWD, to start, and tune it on FWD. For the sake of time and $.
Once the motor is tuned (hopefully not breaking too many axles in the process) and running like it should. I'll take on a RWD setup.

[ZEROCOOL]

NICE.....u got some skills.
makes my car look lik crap.

[playr158]

added the two last pics

[chucho]

what a piece

[zero07]

Damn.....skills!

[SoundSlut_dotcom]

very nice.. seems VERY well planned out, nice to see someone acctually taking there time on a 6gc

question : did you have to re enforce area where u cut the spare well ? what did u do? pixxx !!!!!!

[playr158]

very nice.. seems VERY well planned out, nice to see someone acctually taking there time on a 6gc

question : did you have to re enforce area where u cut the spare well ? what did u do? pixxx !!!!!!

since i haven't done the rear end yet, the rear tirewell area has not been touched.

but if all you wanted to do is eliminate the tire well. You could use a flat sheet of metal with beads rolled into it (maybe 4 across) and that would be sufficient.

[DiP203]

looking good keep it up

[97Celica]

You...are insane sir...and I like it

[96ST206]

very nice work love the front end

[trdproven]

I wanna see more pics

[playr158]

Well I just got a new job so look for more things coming

currently I'm looking at doing composite doors/dash and sunroof plug next!

[DSToyo]

this is awsome, great to see it all in one thread...cant wait for more

[95st-celica]

Well I just got a new job so look for more things coming

currently I'm looking at doing composite doors/dash and sunroof plug next!

i would look into fiberglass/CF doors and half/full quarters too..even if you have to do them yourself if your good with fiberglass and $hit like that..with the AWD it would be a hell of a lot lighter then an evo and it'll blows its doors off...pretty cool project

[playr158]

Well I just got a new job so look for more things coming

currently I'm looking at doing composite doors/dash and sunroof plug next!

i would look into fiberglass/CF doors and half/full quarters too..even if you have to do them yourself if your good with fiberglass and $hit like that..with the AWD it would be a hell of a lot lighter then an evo and it'll blows its doors off...pretty cool project

a) composite doors translates to Carbon fiber doors

b) I do ALL my own work/fabrication

but thanks for the consideration and appreciation

This post has been edited by playr158: Feb 4, 2009 - 2:36 PM

[808celica]

I wanna see more pics

[dnyluong]

I wanna see more pics

[playr158]

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This post has been edited by playr158: Apr 6, 2009 - 7:21 AM

[99GT]

Nice bro.

[hockeyplyr24]

would you hurry up and finish this already :-P

[Drocay]

Memories, brings a tear to my eye.

[Jaws4God]

bump for more pics.. come on ... this is such an awesome project!

[playr158]

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This post has been edited by playr158: Apr 6, 2009 - 7:21 AM

[jack-p]

i'm confused, why didnt you keep the supra lights?

[playr158]

cause i didn't want to?

[jack-p]

fair enough

[95CelicaST]

Good answer.

[Dr_Tweak]

I had no idea you were working on a RHD conversion. Nice work

-Doc

[playr158]

I had no idea you were working on a RHD conversion. Nice work

-Doc

its been done for about a year. thanks


vv Its in my sig too, right there

This post has been edited by playr158: Feb 6, 2009 - 11:27 PM

[Tigawoods]

you need to finish this already!!!!!

[playr158]

Well OEM front knuckles and OEM rear struts have come in, they will all be sand blasted and painted.
Front knuckles are getting new bearings as well. Rear struts will be sliced open in prep for Koni Yellows to go in once i order them
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This post has been edited by playr158: Apr 6, 2009 - 7:20 AM

[PolliS_5S-FE]

you, sir, are incredibly skilled. this is one insane project dude, you created your own car!

[playr158]

new pic in 1st post

[95st-celica]

all that time and you only got the license plate garnish filled in? c'mon now dan...i wanna see this car complete!

This post has been edited by 95st-celica: Apr 28, 2009 - 7:07 PM

[lagos]

all that time and you only got the license plate garnish filled in? c'mon now dan...i wanna see this car complete!

x2
Dan, I know I always bust your balls man, but really.. we want to see you get this thing done already. Its been out of commission for a while now. Bust out the credit card and start putting it back together so that you can show off your hard work to us all in person.

[playr158]

Hahaha. Don't worry I should be doing more things this coming year. I'd be bored if I finished this thing in a year, I like that its taking so long
But the license plate isn't the only thing going on for that celica right now :lol: its just what i've posted pics of

This post has been edited by playr158: Apr 29, 2009 - 6:51 AM

[playr158]

[njccmd2002]

^^ whats the dirty little secret?

[playr158]

dirty little secret arrived friday but is stuck at the PO till monday :banghead:


however i just bought two new tool toys for the project as well :woot:

[njccmd2002]

let me guess, a 1 ton hoist and a 750 pound stand...

[playr158]

Already have a 750lbs stand

new goods


(new angle grinder)


and these guys



expect some yellow things up next

This post has been edited by playr158: Jun 2, 2009 - 6:56 AM

[Bigblock]

Looks like you got your hands full of FUN!!Progress is lookin' good too!! Best luck to ya!!

[KAOS]

updates!???!?!??!!!!!111one!!??!

[playr158]

There will be some this weekend

[SPID33]

what did you do with the old celica bumper?

[playr158]

[playr158]

Started fabricating some plugs to weld into my firewall.

Here are the actual components that have been removed (in/out for the heatercore, in/out for AC lines and a drain line)


and here is initial stenciling of the plugs
26 guage steel

[Consynx]

Sik to see this things progress...
i've been waiting forever to see that Curren finally on a finished car.


And that van wasn't too ghetto :-P If so, i wish I had one for awesome transport needs.

[playr158]

Haha that van is legendary....but sadly it was rear ended a year ago by an X5 totaling it
The trip to your place to pic up the front was EPIC

[rj8807]

wow this looks sick. I see your in NOVA, deff need to let me know if there's a meet around there soon, would love to meet some Mid-atlantic region celica people.

Keep up the good work! and Keep us updated!

[playr158]

I don't hangout with celica/toyota people in the MAR. I'm around the Euro scene every once in awhile.
Only time celicas get together is if some of us really old members get dinner or something (maybe 1 celica shows up, the rest of us have other cars)
But you are always welcome to come out

This post has been edited by playr158: Jun 25, 2009 - 6:32 AM

[SoundSlut_dotcom]

correct me if im wrong... (not asking to get roasted here) lol... and no offense, and im not tryin to be a d*ck, but, our cars are unibody and cutting out that spare tire well might cause u some body difficulties in the future? ???

[Consynx]

he will likely fill the hole with new goodies and then weld it in, or use some sik-o bolt action.

I don't think the spare-tire well is going to be a major harm in the rigidity or strength of the car, but w/ the amount of effort in this project I see it being covered.

[playr158]

no difficulties. It will be replaced with a welded in piece and not compromise any integrity at all

And i'll probably end up with a cage in the car so it'll be rock solid.

This post has been edited by playr158: Jun 29, 2009 - 12:40 PM

[95st-celica]

so when is the completion date around?

[m0dd3d1]

I don't hangout with celica/toyota people in the MAR. I'm around the Euro scene every once in awhile.
Only time celicas get together is if some of us really old members get dinner or something (maybe 1 celica shows up, the rest of us have other cars)
But you are always welcome to come out

;p

Speaking of which we need to get some wings son!

Your pics make me drool. Very nice.

[fibrewizard]

very very very unique......

i had been wondering for quite sometime how something like this would look.......

any updates.....

[playr158]

I should have some small updates this weekend

[95CelicaST]

I'm going to retire before this gets completed!

How long did the firewall swap take you? There is a guy selling a halfcut nearby that I was contemplating stealing the firewall, dash, and all associated goodies out of.

[playr158]

i'd pick it up if you can.

Swapping the firewall is about ~10 hours of actual work. Achievable in a weekend of hard work no problems.

[dabazied]

I should have some small updates this weekend

Bring on the updates slacker! Lol, jk, well, not really but am.......... I've been following this for a looooooooooooooong time and am ready to see some more progress.

[playr158]

Picking up parts this weekend in NC, then i'll be doing a couple of small things here and there.
I'll take some pics of the recent (very small stuff) that is going on in the next 1.5 weeks.

[playr158]

Creating a hybrid steering rack....not sure if it'll work or not but i guess i'll find out

[devilsden97]

Creating a hybrid steering rack....not sure if it'll work or not but i guess i'll find out

the real question is, why?

[playr158]

because a LHD USDM rack won't work on a RHD car with mcpherson suspension

[njccmd2002]

i tought of that too, why not get a rhd non gt four, should be what you need,

[playr158]

i tought of that too, why not get a rhd non gt four, should be what you need,

cause if I have both already in my garage it makes financial sense to check and see if it works
if not i'll just buy a rack....if it does...i have a rack and money to put towards another mod

[Ted95]

damnn that things gone thru alottt!!!!

[CelicaST_CALI]

Uupppdattteee

[sunwukongg]

can you post more pictures of your supra frontend conversation? was the conversion hard?

[96stgreendemon]

pretty sure the headlights were ziptied in

[NEVERSTOP]

Awesome project playr!! reminds me of a few of my past ones =) Looking forward to seeing how this comes out!! good luck and great job so far!!

[playr158]

pretty sure the headlights were ziptied in

yea no.....


New stuff that I picked up last weekend
(these are all spares to the ones I already have)
RHD Brake master cylinder & booster
RHD Clutch master cylinder
RHD gas/brake/clutch pedles
RHD Dash/support/steering column
RHD K-frame/steering rack

The stuff thats new to me (1st sets)
ST205 AWD trans
ST205 driveshaft
ST205 Rear Differential/axles/cradle

Going to Europe for a bit, so I'll start work on the AWD stuff and more of the project when I get back, Pictures will come then.

[SwissFerdi]

^ Where in teh EU are you heading?

[playr158]

Germany, Poland, Praha

[SwissFerdi]

Give Martin a visit, he's a cool guy.

[playr158]

[m0dd3d1]

Finally! Some progress! That's what I like to see. Now have that done so when I come back you can drive me around in it. Kthxbai.

[easternpiro1]

wow dan nice! glad you didnt give up on it! (i been meaning to ask u how its goin) i'll have to drive up there for the christening one of these weekends!

[HectortheRican]

Currens can look so. freaking. GOOD. I Hope yours turns out to be one of em

[playr158]

Well, I'm losing my garage in november after having it for 5 years....
(The house is being sold)

sooo there is a HUGE push to make this "rolling" status.
I won't be able to put the AWD in by then, but I'm hoping to confirm I can use full ST202 coilovers without an issue.
OEM ST202 front control arms, ball joints and wheel bearings will be ordered next.
I'll paint the knuckles and have it all put together so the front suspension should be mostly in the car and ready to roll.

the rear will still be st202 until I've got the garage situation resolved.

[OOBE]

I really wanna see your car done, man. Hopefully before 2012.

[SwissFerdi]

^ Watch, he'll finish it on December 11th...one day of driving, then BOOM, meteor.

[mak5603]

^ Watch, he'll finish it on December 11th...one day of driving, then BOOM, meteor.

Its supposed to be Dec. 21, not 12,

[playr158]

Just left the parts store. Front wheel bearings, tie rod enda and seals purchased. Still gotta grab ball joints and control arms

[bccentaur3]

So did the hybrid steering rack work okay or are you still not sure. I was thinking about the same thing too. Use the gt-four rack with the LHD mcpherson suspension tie rods.

[HectortheRican]

Hey playr this is random, but how'd you do your sig?

[playr158]

So did the hybrid steering rack work okay or are you still not sure. I was thinking about the same thing too. Use the gt-four rack with the LHD mcpherson suspension tie rods.

So far its showing signs of being ok.
I really won't know till i get the knuckles assembled and coilovers in. I'll keep it updated though!

[playr158]

[easternpiro1]

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