 My3awds Daily Driver: saving a 6g, Saving a 6g from the scraps... |
 Aug 1, 2011 - 2:33 AM
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Hey ladies and gents.
Some of you know or recognize me from other forums via my other cars, or the video I made on Youtube (Garage Tuner). I'll keep the reference material as links instead of pic / video displays so you guys don't think I'm whoring. Garage Tuner Act 01: http://youtu.be/5FOrU-bTaJw?hd=1 My awd STI 6: http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu122/my3awds/01-4.jpg http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu122/my3awds/04-1.jpg My awd Evo 5: http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu122/my3awds/a-2.jpg http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu122/my3awds/d-1.jpg Anyway back on topic...I needed a daily driver. So I've decided to try and save this 6g from scrap yard heaven. It's a 1994 ST Hatchback 5 speed with a blown 7AFE. Oxidized paint with dings here and there and seems the airbags deployed. I picked it up for $500. Starting reference pics:    My Sti and Evo looked similar when I first picked them up (you can see the buildup on youtube). For this 6g, it won't be as spectacular as a lot of the members cars here, but I do plan on looking up to your previous posts for guidance. I have to keep the build simple because if I go to far with it, I end up not driving it like my current cars. So the end goal is just something decent to look at and enjoyable to drive while being fuel efficient. But I wanted something nice to add to my collection. So here's my modest list I'm gathering. GT-Four Exterior GT-Four Brakes Swap to a working 7AFE 7G seats 7G steering wheel Lowering Springs CF muffler Black BBS wheels I've already started cleaning the interior. I've also started using compound on the oxidized areas, starting from the butt:     Picked up a set of 97 seat pans to install 7g seats. Probably picking up the Gt4 front brakes this week. I'm going back and forth to the yards picking up little things to recover the car as well. Looking to find a cheap 7afe locally. Will post again when I have something worthy. Thanks for reading. I look forward to meeting you guys. Manny This post has been edited by my3awds: Aug 1, 2011 - 2:34 AM -------------------- --------------------------------------------------------
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Sep 2, 2011 - 12:10 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 27, '06 From Soda Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (91%) |
Man, that car is getting better and better! Black celicas are so sexy!
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my3awds My3awds Daily Driver: saving a 6g Aug 1, 2011 - 2:33 AM
RabidTRD I look forward to the restoration progress. It... Aug 1, 2011 - 11:25 AM richee3 Those GT4 brakes will be massive for a puny 7A. I... Aug 1, 2011 - 12:44 PM cheela the EVO and STI are HOT! can't wait to see... Aug 1, 2011 - 4:11 PM my3awds Thanks for the welcome guys. Got a polisher to wo... Aug 1, 2011 - 11:59 PM RabidTRD I thought those were buff marks. I just realized i... Aug 2, 2011 - 12:02 AM my3awds Haha yeah sort of a bad example since it does have... Aug 2, 2011 - 12:45 AM RabidTRD I like the feel of the 6G seats too much to let th... Aug 2, 2011 - 12:55 AM BonzaiCelica Good to see another cali member. Keep up the progr... Aug 2, 2011 - 5:29 AM my3awds QUOTE (RabidTRD @ Aug 1, 2011 - 10:5... Aug 4, 2011 - 12:16 AM S8S8 Awesome work on the paint restoration. Aug 4, 2011 - 3:46 AM my3awds Thanks S8S8.
Decided to pull the motor today. Ea... Aug 6, 2011 - 11:24 PM enderswift damn dude, way to tackle this project head on. loo... Aug 8, 2011 - 9:00 PM dudeofchaos Omg, the car looks already in a stunning shape... Aug 10, 2011 - 3:26 PM my3awds Thanks enderswift & dudeofchaos. It's bee... Aug 14, 2011 - 5:32 PM richee3 Nicely done! That was quick. Is it rolling und... Aug 14, 2011 - 6:35 PM SupraKid Very nice, great to see someone saving a celica. I... Aug 14, 2011 - 7:12 PM my3awds Much appreciated richee3 and SupraKid. I apprecia... Aug 14, 2011 - 11:01 PM nics QUOTE (my3awds @ Aug 1, 2011 - 12:33... Aug 15, 2011 - 12:25 AM my3awds QUOTE (nics @ Aug 14, 2011 - 10:25 P... Aug 15, 2011 - 1:28 AM
nics QUOTE (my3awds @ Aug 14, 2011 - 11:2... Aug 15, 2011 - 3:59 AM RabidTRD Wow! I thought the Mirage looked similar to th... Aug 15, 2011 - 11:40 AM nics QUOTE (RabidTRD @ Aug 15, 2011 - 9:4... Aug 15, 2011 - 3:13 PM chacha help another member out brother...man i need your ... Aug 15, 2011 - 6:25 PM enderswift I just watched the two videos you posted. I'm ... Aug 15, 2011 - 10:38 PM chacha or sell me one replica made in mint condition Aug 15, 2011 - 10:39 PM my3awds Heh thanks enderswift. chacha I don't do body... Aug 16, 2011 - 1:02 PM FORGMANN Nice project and you did same thing on EVO and STI... Aug 21, 2011 - 10:53 AM my3awds Nice Forgmann. You are the type of person that un... Aug 27, 2011 - 10:34 PM chacha more power to you bro...you're definitely maki... Aug 28, 2011 - 12:47 AM SwissFerdi That exhaust does look good indeed. Some different... Aug 28, 2011 - 1:19 AM Zake nice work on that polish! geez Aug 28, 2011 - 5:19 AM Stambo I've seen your videos before and i loved them.... Aug 28, 2011 - 12:58 PM my3awds I managed to get the seats updated. The driver si... Sep 1, 2011 - 11:33 AM BonzaiCelica nice update!! all you need now is a 98-99 ... Sep 1, 2011 - 12:47 PM NYp8tBaller07 like the muffler =) Sep 3, 2011 - 8:39 AM my3awds Thanks all. Oddly enough I like the 4post wheel o... Sep 4, 2011 - 2:49 AM BonzaiCelica oo nice. I personally like the floor mats and rear... Sep 4, 2011 - 4:07 AM block im liking what you're doing man. Sep 4, 2011 - 8:13 PM RabidTRD I didn't like the raised center "pillow... Sep 9, 2011 - 7:37 PM nics QUOTE (RabidTRD @ Sep 9, 2011 - 5:37... Sep 9, 2011 - 7:47 PM nics OP - what did you use to restore the paint??
nvm ... Sep 10, 2011 - 3:45 AM my3awds QUOTE (RabidTRD @ Sep 9, 2011 - 5:37... Sep 16, 2011 - 1:22 PM my3awds Well worked on the hood a bit. For some reason th... Sep 17, 2011 - 9:04 PM my3awds Putting 18's on in the rear REALLY makes one... Sep 19, 2011 - 12:07 AM SupraKid You shoulda snagged the front brakes to, i noticed... Sep 19, 2011 - 12:57 AM SwissFerdi Nice, that's a cheap pick-up for sure. Half of... Sep 19, 2011 - 12:34 PM BonzaiCelica nice pickup on the wheels and brakes!! 245... Sep 19, 2011 - 1:04 PM my3awds The original plan was to get those 4pot fronts fro... Sep 19, 2011 - 1:24 PM chacha could have sworn you can get other interchangeable... Sep 19, 2011 - 1:43 PM SupraKid Well you cant just bolt on the st205 brakes...Culp... Sep 19, 2011 - 1:55 PM chacha i agree...he's a trickster...tax and all that.... Sep 19, 2011 - 3:08 PM ricochet1490 how's the car looking these days? Jan 16, 2012 - 9:40 PM rave2n You are one motivated man! Loving the restorat... Jan 17, 2012 - 1:50 PM bizzerk I love what you're doing with your Celi! I... Jan 17, 2012 - 3:45 PM |
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