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[Dennisthe10]

Hi guys

Been looking for a low-cost project to keep me ticking over for a while now. Have been lurking on 6gc for a while so thought f*ck it, lets do this!

Anyway, found an SR. It seemed half-clean with the exception of some 1/4 rust and a few dents so I thought I would start to try and restore it and keep it as a daily driver (as its the SR the insurance is affordable for me at the mo)

So I'm looking for some input into what to get done and what kind of problems I should be checking on one of these? I may even wrap it when the bodywork is done next year so anyone have any experience they can pass on? I have done some cheap interior mods on other cars a few years ago and have started with ordering some low cost interior mods to keep me ticking over (spreeLED kit, touchscreen head unit, carbon fiber interior wrap)

Thanks



This post has been edited by Dennisthe10: Feb 17, 2013 - 3:39 PM

[Dennisthe10]

Looks pretty sweet mate I'd miszsed it up until now

I'm also a UK guy although I'm in a MR2 now but anyways

I'm inclined to say swap the rear UK plate for a import plate holder / fit that to make it more JDM looking (Technically illegal but did it on my white one never had a problem)

As for power upgrades being a ST there's not much around as it's the FE block not the GE whicvh is the power one but don't get me wrong it's not a bad car at all

I believe you can get a Manifold from the US although I've just had a quick google search and not much has come up

It's always worth keeping an eye on how much oil they do or don't burn as it's a common fault on these

Apart from that I'm thinking it's looking good so drive / enjoy

Ryan

Thanks Ryan, fan of your old car, nice to see you keeping your eye-in on here

I was considering the plate holder swap actually, might get one and try it then sell it on if I dont like it

I have also come to terms with the limited power upgrades now too, I'll be swapping out at some point though, just not yet, I might even get this f***ing plate holder off at some point too

[sr666]

Thanks Ryan, fan of your old car, nice to see you keeping your eye-in on here

I was considering the plate holder swap actually, might get one and try it then sell it on if I dont like it

I have also come to terms with the limited power upgrades now too, I'll be swapping out at some point though, just not yet, I might even get this f***ing plate holder off at some point too
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Anytime mate glad you like it. I've been working on the 2 today and I can safely say the Celica is far less grief lol

What air filter do you have on at the moment? I've had a Blitz on the 6 GT I had then replaced it with a K and N panel filter and on my old ST I had a Pipercross panel filter and in both cases I can honestly say if you've got a cone then swap it for a panel filter you'll get a better throttle response from it (and it'll save you fuel as well)

As for the plate holder if you've got your numberplate holder in and stuck then there's 2 bolts (one either side of the boot catch) Undo the plastics from the inside and remove your lights all at the same time. I believe there are 2 bolts lower down as wellwhich may be your problem

I'm happy to stick around here I update my MR2 thread in my old 6 thread occasionally but there's a fair few people I get along well with (Josh, Timmyface and plenty others)

If there's anything else I can help you with please give me a shout and I'll see what I can do

Ryan