Is it just me or... Options

[Box]

Do you ever find yourself bored with your car? I've had the Celica for only about 5 months now, and it's ok and all. It just has me bored with it. It's not as fast as I like and it sounds like, well, nothing. Can't even tell if the car is running unless you stand right next to it and listen. I guess I could change the exhaust out, but I don't like the sound of 4 cylinder engines. Don't get me wrong I like the car; ease of working on, looks, mpg, etc... I just wonder if I should've given fuel economy the middle finger like I have been and just gone with a Firebird Formula. Of course if I had I'd probably be over on some Firebird forum making a similar post, but bitching about the fuel economy. Maybe I just have commitment issues, seems like I do with everything else. Of course I'm not selling the car, as it should be trouble free for some time. Am I crazy or does anyone else ever feel the same?

[Box]

I have the philosophy of if you want a fast car you start with a fast car, just is more logical to me. Though the Celica makes for a much better starter versus say a Civic, or what have you. Still, can only go so far with FWD though. I admit though, your car and some of the other members' cars are awesome that I'd love to have myself. I just can't see myself spending that kind of money on it though. I've thought about it, and listed out everything I'd want to do to it. To do everything I'm wanting to do I'm looking at $10,000, and probably more. For that kind of money I much rather wait and get one of these:


I have been busy with it lately though. Replaced the fuel pump strainer, fuel filter, and PCV valve. Took out the fuel injectors and flushed them out. Also cleaned out lots of gunk from the intake manifold, throttle body, EGR, and IACV. Thinking will take off the intake manifold cover again and coat in enamel. Needing to reseal the gaskets better anyway... That and will coat the valve cover in enamel, possibly the heat shield as well. Planning on doing a short ram/cold air with it, since the stock intake hose is torn and deteriorating. Going to Seafoam it to get the rest of the intake manifold I couldn't really reach clean, then put in some new Denso spark plugs. Though I noticed the throttle response is much better now, guess removing lots of gunk would help such. As far as further modifying I only plan on redoing the exhaust, and may go up to 16" rims once it needs new tires.

This post has been edited by Box: Aug 14, 2012 - 10:44 PM