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Hi all!
"I'm from Holland, ieshnt that weeeeird?" Bought myself a red AT200 Celica in october of 2005. Wow! I love this car. Here's a picture outside the carwash, somewhere in Amsterdam, where I live: ![]() Got used to the available 116 bhp pretty fast though. And also learned more about the different 6th gen versions available. So I started browsing for options to make this a better car. Beginning of 2007 I went down to a junkyard because a friend of mine told me there was a ST205 wreckage there. Needed a rear-stutbar and antenna-unit, so went down to get some parts. But when I saw her, I knew it wasn't a wreck at all! ![]() Just some exterior damage from a front collision and rotten exhaust system. Started the engine up and was running fine. So I bought the whole thing. First considered to get her fixed up and running again. But it was not cost efficient enough. There were no papers with it, so would've gotten a new registration for it. Very strict and expensive procedure here in Netherlands. Also it is a JDM, so right hand drive. So after careful consideration I decided to have it swapped to my own Celica instead. Don't be sad for the GT-Four, it will be restored by a friend, after my swap is done, with a clip from Japan and other parts, so it'll be back on the road soon ![]() Things to be swapped over:
Superstrut suspension ST205 brake calipers Bonnet 96+ sideskirts New clutch install, new brake discs and pads, steel braided brake lines. Exhaust: 3" stainless custom piping all the way to the end, HKS HiPower backbox with 12cm tip. Was missing some bumper parts for the front conversion (donor banged up more than I thought), but thanks to some guys at GT4OC.net I was able to find parts in the UK. Also having the throttle cable adjusted. The one from the donor was way too long. Idea of what it will look like, just add projector headlights and clear turn signals to it: ![]() The engine is in. Transmission, exhaust, suspension and brakes have been fitted. Some spacers had to be used to fit the huge calipers in my 17" technomagnesio wheels. Also found some lower arms as spares for cheap. New clutch, overhauled gearbox, new belts, sparkplugs, filters, airco removed... this will be one sweet ride! Only waiting on the throttle cable and some little pieces for the bumper now. The new axle will be done next week. And then off to the bodyshop! Some more pics here: Gallery This post has been edited by SveNRG: May 12, 2007 - 4:40 PM |
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SveNRG: I would have a couple of questions:
- clutch - which one you installed? stock for 3SGE? or 3SGTE? If not stock, what brand? - transmission - is this the stock one? for 3SGE? Thanks. -------------------- '96 Celica GT, 16" AEF alloys, Eibach springs by Toyota Team Europe, TENZO Air intake, Chiptuning, GT4 design by Postert
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() Joined Dec 13, '05 From Amsterdam, The Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
QUOTE(Dub @ May 18, 2007 - 6:19 AM) [snapback]559233[/snapback] - clutch - which one you installed? stock for 3SGE? or 3SGTE? If not stock, what brand? - transmission - is this the stock one? for 3SGE? The clutch is 3S-GTE. Pressure plate and disc, all stock. About the transmission. Like I saidin start post: "... a very rare transmission from a '98 JDM SS-II or SS-III Celica. Very strong, low mileage. It's really just like an MR2 tranny. Was my lucky day because it turned out to have a limited slip differential as well." - It's a 3S-GE transmission, but special edition. |
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QUOTE(SveNRG @ May 18, 2007 - 6:33 AM) [snapback]559235[/snapback] "... a very rare transmission from a '98 JDM SS-II or SS-III Celica. Very strong, low mileage. It's really just like an MR2 tranny. " - It's a 3S-GE transmission, but special edition. I'm curious, cause I have a SS-II edition and am wondering if my transmission will fit the 3SGTE. Regarding the clutch, so it seems i need to purchase a stock 3SGTE clutch (engine does not come with clutch installed). I was also curious, as the diameters of 3SGTE clutch are different to the ones of 3SGE. -------------------- '96 Celica GT, 16" AEF alloys, Eibach springs by Toyota Team Europe, TENZO Air intake, Chiptuning, GT4 design by Postert
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() Joined Dec 13, '05 From Amsterdam, The Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
QUOTE(Dub @ May 18, 2007 - 6:49 AM) [snapback]559237[/snapback] QUOTE(SveNRG @ May 18, 2007 - 6:33 AM) [snapback]559235[/snapback] "... a very rare transmission from a '98 JDM SS-II or SS-III Celica. Very strong, low mileage. It's really just like an MR2 tranny. " - It's a 3S-GE transmission, but special edition. I'm curious, cause I have a SS-II edition and am wondering if my transmission will fit the 3SGTE. Regarding the clutch, so it seems i need to purchase a stock 3SGTE clutch (engine does not come with clutch installed). I was also curious, as the diameters of 3SGTE clutch are different to the ones of 3SGE. I'm pretty sure that if your inner axles are as thick as 3S-GTE, you will need the 3S-GTE clutch too. Here they are compared. Left side is thickness of 3S-GTE axle, right side is normal 3S-GE axle. ![]() This post has been edited by SveNRG: May 18, 2007 - 7:29 AM |
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