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Posted by: The_enD Apr 12, 2013 - 1:20 PM

Hello my name is Teo and this is my Celica. My focus is on audio and interior/exterior changes. Hope you enjoy.
7a-fe running on LPG, the rims are 16" OZ Superleggeras





I found a suitable hole to run the 0ga through the passengers side firewall. But my battery is on the drivers side. As I knew I will be upgrading my stock wire I decided to avoid running such a thick wire across the engine bay and connect it straight to the alternator. One little thing- the alternator positive bolt was a little bit short for the ring terminals at the same time. Went and bought this "tube" that is threaded on the inside.
Terminal for 0ga, washer, "tube" thingy, 5ga going from alternator + to battery +


Back seats be gone!


Falls floor done with multiple pieces to save on material. Practically zero spend on it.


Carpet


The box - 1.75 cub feet, kerfed port @ 32, 1.5 inch plywood walls
















Port painted in white satin


1.75 walls






Bad ass terminals smile.gif






Sub - Sundown Audio SA-12 , Amp SAZ-1500D



Posted by: The_enD Apr 12, 2013 - 1:37 PM

Each door will have a single 10" Neopro in a ported plywood enclosure tuned to around 60Hz. Adding fiberglass for even more strength.

Plywood

Door inner cover and front baffle for the enclosure.




Flushed driver




Big hole for the enclosure. Door will be covered in suede.


Port


Assembly






The flush weakened the baffle, so I added two pieces at the back of it for strength.


After the glue dries I will cut it out again.


Attention to details. tongue.gif Even tho it won't make a significant difference the piece was rounded over.
This piece is kinda of a brake point for the to separate, so called sections of the enclosure.


And the round over is here


8 clamps and left to dry.










Cut them up to save some space in the front by doing some relocations.


Glued back on


Fiberglassed the original panel to the ported enclosures




Covered some parts of the wood and fiberglass with foam for a softer feel when I cover them up.


Rice tongue.gif


Old and ugly gear ball


New



Posted by: The_enD Apr 12, 2013 - 1:40 PM

I bought the car with the original steering replaced with a MOMO RACE and decided to keep it. The leather was in bad shape tho so:

Test piece


Before






What happens when your hands are slightly wet -_-



Making holes, no thread in the needle


First piece done


Making a pattern for the more complex shapes


Connection stitch with black thread. It will be will be touched more, and if it was white, after a while it was bound to get dirty.






The finished product of my imagination












Overall I am very please with the result. It took me around 20-24 hours of hand work, measuring, cutting, using the sewing machine, making patterns, failures, stitching.

Used : white and black polyester thread, real leather from some dead animal, scissors, shaving blade, 3 needles, glue.
*optional : patience, good taste, the internet


Posted by: Malek Apr 12, 2013 - 1:56 PM

Wow! Great job on that steering wheel! thumbsup.gif

I seriously need to do that..*have* some one do that to for me haha

Posted by: SwissFerdi Apr 12, 2013 - 4:11 PM

Excellent job on that steering wheel, must be rewarding to handle your own craftsmanship daily.

Posted by: smkr3w Apr 12, 2013 - 4:30 PM

Very nice, on everything!
Liking the sound setup as well.
I thought I had patience with projects but all that detail..
bowdown.gif

Posted by: Legen-dary Apr 12, 2013 - 9:11 PM

Wow! Yeah that steering wheel looks professional, nice job! Looks like you have a nice setup for woodworking too!

Posted by: Syaoran Apr 12, 2013 - 11:03 PM

I love seeing different things like this. Keep up the good work!

Posted by: The_enD Apr 13, 2013 - 1:56 AM

Thanks, all smile.gif

I am currently doing 141.7dB at 35Hz. But there is a competition in a month and I am hoping for a slightly higher result.
And I have an 18 inch subwoofer shipping later this year. biggrin.gif

Posted by: Lil-Joe101 Apr 13, 2013 - 2:41 AM

Awesome build dude

Posted by: Malek Apr 13, 2013 - 12:42 PM

QUOTE (The_enD @ Apr 13, 2013 - 1:56 AM) *
Thanks, all smile.gif

I am currently doing 141.7dB at 35Hz. But there is a competition in a month and I am hoping for a slightly higher result.
And I have an 18 inch subwoofer shipping later this year. biggrin.gif


Are you using the small space of the Celica to your advantage?? I'm not too into sub competitions or anything but I've briefly read about people ordering subs to match the dimensions of their car. Volumetrically, their car is the sealed box.

Idk..maybe I'm making all of that up haha I thought it was a cool idea but yeah, keep up the good work thumbsup.gif

Posted by: The_enD Apr 13, 2013 - 1:31 PM

QUOTE (Lil-Joe101 @ Apr 13, 2013 - 10:41 AM) *
Awesome build dude

Thanks.

QUOTE (Malek @ Apr 13, 2013 - 8:42 PM) *
QUOTE (The_enD @ Apr 13, 2013 - 1:56 AM) *
Thanks, all smile.gif

I am currently doing 141.7dB at 35Hz. But there is a competition in a month and I am hoping for a slightly higher result.
And I have an 18 inch subwoofer shipping later this year. biggrin.gif


Are you using the small space of the Celica to your advantage?? I'm not too into sub competitions or anything but I've briefly read about people ordering subs to match the dimensions of their car. Volumetrically, their car is the sealed box.

Idk..maybe I'm making all of that up haha I thought it was a cool idea but yeah, keep up the good work thumbsup.gif

Nah, I am not that fancy, it's just my daily with a loud system in it. smile.gif
But a hatch works good for my purpose.
When the 18 comes tho I have a plan on walling it - basically you put a wall behind(one of the six of the box) you and mount the driver and port on it. Will be nuts.

Posted by: The_enD Apr 20, 2013 - 5:35 AM

It's the small things. smile.gif

Headliner bulbs changed to LED SMD's






I had a 1 meter/60 LED's strip which I cut from. Soldered and used the 3M tape on the back to attach to the inside. It was a bit time consuming, but I decided to not waste my time looking for bulbs and save some money. Under $1 upgrade.

This was shot in complete darkness with no flash, the LEDs are the only light source.


Next thing I did was use the same LED strip and do my license plate light.









And even more lights. This is a Ultraviolet neon. You can hardy see it at day and night, but add some white to it and the effect is there. Cool with white shoes or laces.

Posted by: The_enD May 4, 2013 - 11:35 AM

Teaser on what I've been working on.






Posted by: JoshuaM May 4, 2013 - 7:45 PM


Interesting concept with the chairs... I haven't seen it don't like that before; can't wait to see how it turns out smile.gif

I love your work on the steering wheel too; looks plush biggrin.gif

Posted by: SwissFerdi May 6, 2013 - 6:34 AM

That's a great idea, Aston Martin did it, I believe.

Posted by: The_enD May 6, 2013 - 7:20 AM

Thanks guys.
I've got quite a few interior ideas from Lamborghini.

Posted by: The_enD May 6, 2013 - 1:19 PM

Couldn't resist posting my unfinished project smile.gif



How would you guys like a white Toyota emblem on that headrest? smile.gif

Posted by: TRock303 May 8, 2013 - 9:50 AM

Some seriously nice work on the wheel man, impressive door setup as well. Patience is a virtue!

Posted by: The_enD May 8, 2013 - 10:13 AM

QUOTE
Patience is a virtue!

Hey, that's my moto! smile.gif
Thanks, man.

One seat is mounted, minor things I have to touch up, but apart from that it's ready.
Pics soon.

Posted by: cheela May 8, 2013 - 10:26 AM

love the steering wheel and the seats are looking so unique and cool.
I'm not much for sound and don't know much but what you're doing is right on the money too. thumbsup.gif

Posted by: The_enD May 8, 2013 - 2:35 PM

Thanks, cheela.

Promised pictures




Drag style biggrin.gif , no back seat and seat belts, no passenger seat, no cards on both doors, no spare.


Stock vs Custom



Posted by: Legen-dary May 9, 2013 - 8:41 AM

Really love the pattern and material that you did for the seat cover, it looks great! Personally I would have kept the separated headrest but that's really just a matter of opinion. Is there a reason that the material looks "looser" than the factory seat? Did you reuse the metal bars from the factory cover and stitch them into the underside of your covers and staple them back to the foam?

Posted by: The_enD May 9, 2013 - 9:11 AM

QUOTE (Legen-dary @ May 9, 2013 - 4:41 PM) *
Really love the pattern and material that you did for the seat cover, it looks great! Personally I would have kept the separated headrest but that's really just a matter of opinion. Is there a reason that the material looks "looser" than the factory seat? Did you reuse the metal bars from the factory cover and stitch them into the underside of your covers and staple them back to the foam?

Thanks.
Yes indeed it is loose in some places. I used the original metal straps, but my cover was just not perfect replica of the old one and add to that a new headrest there were some imperfections. I may end up redoing in the future. I'll make sure I take more time with the driver's seat, but in the end it's my first time doing anything like this and I lack experience as a tailor.

Posted by: Legen-dary May 9, 2013 - 10:11 AM

QUOTE (The_enD @ May 9, 2013 - 7:11 AM) *
QUOTE (Legen-dary @ May 9, 2013 - 4:41 PM) *
Really love the pattern and material that you did for the seat cover, it looks great! Personally I would have kept the separated headrest but that's really just a matter of opinion. Is there a reason that the material looks "looser" than the factory seat? Did you reuse the metal bars from the factory cover and stitch them into the underside of your covers and staple them back to the foam?

Thanks.
Yes indeed it is loose in some places. I used the original metal straps, but my cover was just not perfect replica of the old one and add to that a new headrest there were some imperfections. I may end up redoing in the future. I'll make sure I take more time with the driver's seat, but in the end it's my first time doing anything like this and I lack experience as a tailor.


Certainly you're very talented and for just taking on these tasks you're doing a fantastic job. I'm sure you're learning more as you go along and it will just keep getting better and better! smile.gif

Posted by: The_enD May 9, 2013 - 10:15 AM

Аppreciate the words. I certainly am learning some stuff and want to make it into a profession one day. What a better way than my own car. smile.gif

Posted by: The_enD May 12, 2013 - 4:46 PM

Finally :















Some minor things to be touched up, but this gives you an idea how it will look. The material is the same as the seats, kinda feels like suede.
Port will be painted black, a grill will be made. One more door to go...5 days to competition!

Posted by: travisxcore May 15, 2013 - 5:12 PM

I think this is some of the best interior craftsman ship I've ever seen, that is crazy cool dude. Keep up the good work and good luck!

Posted by: rentaspace May 16, 2013 - 12:25 AM

I wish I was half as talented as you are with craftsmanship... Your work makes my craftsmanship look like a 2 year olds HAHAHAA
Amazing job dude smile.gif Keep it up

Posted by: The_enD May 16, 2013 - 2:51 AM

Thanks, fellas.

Posted by: The_enD May 23, 2013 - 6:19 AM

More pictures of the doors:

Wires that go on the in and outside of the doors for speaker connection.


Soldered


Heat-shrink







Posted by: SwissFerdi May 23, 2013 - 6:22 AM

A bit bulky for my taste, but must sound proper. The seat design is fantastic.

Posted by: The_enD May 23, 2013 - 6:35 AM

Shift boot cover. It was bare wood for a while, but is now the same as the doors.



Random from after party at a SPL competition









QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ May 23, 2013 - 2:22 PM) *
A bit bulky for my taste, but must sound proper. The seat design is fantastic.

It's a great armrest. smile.gif
Bulky, but no other way to make the doors ported.

Posted by: playr158 May 28, 2013 - 3:01 PM

Wow, you've achieved quite some work here.
I think its really interesting that your car runs on LPG! can you give more information about how you converted the car to LPG?

nice work on all you've done.

Posted by: The_enD May 28, 2013 - 8:07 PM

QUOTE (playr158 @ May 28, 2013 - 11:01 PM) *
Wow, you've achieved quite some work here.
I think its really interesting that your car runs on LPG! can you give more information about how you converted the car to LPG?

nice work on all you've done.

Thanks.
It's quite common here for cars to have LPG. Big % of gas stations provide it alongside with gas and diesel.
I'm not that informed on the topic ,but basically you have a tank for the LPG and an evaporator that makes it appropriate for combustion.
LPG is 2.34 times cheaper than A98, so that is the main reason for using it. I am paying $6-7 per 100km which is quite good for Europe.

Posted by: The_enD Jun 16, 2013 - 4:12 PM

Several weeks ago after a good wash the last thing I wanted was to hit a wall while backing up. Well it happen and things snowballed from there.

The damage was much worse, but this is after some hammering.


Before I start shaving


After a few days of welding, putty, sanding and paint this is what I ended up with.
Gas tank cover gone


Shaved the emblem and third brake light.


Damage and LPG cover are gone



Washer and wiper blade gone too.


If you see some color difference, well the paint is 16y old, and I am going from gloss to matte white.


Blacked out my tails


Nice and glossy






There used to be a gas tank cover and 3 damaged places, used to smile.gif


Thinking about painting the middle/license panel black too for a long line of darkness.


Photo was taken with no flash, stop light test for visibility.


Blinkers too. You can see it pretty good considering how black they are.




I also rolled my fenders while I was at it. smile.gif

Posted by: The_enD Jun 16, 2013 - 4:22 PM

So, things I shaved : gas tank cover, wiper blade, washer, all emblems in the back, third brake light, LPG cover.
Things to shave : door handles, front fender blinkers, front windshield washers, hood spoiler.

Posted by: richee3 Jun 16, 2013 - 4:44 PM

Well done. thumbsup.gif

Posted by: The_enD Jun 17, 2013 - 2:12 PM

QUOTE (richee3 @ Jun 17, 2013 - 12:44 AM) *
Well done. thumbsup.gif

Thanks. smile.gif

Here's some more I found on another camera showing the gas filler relocation.








Posted by: The_enD Jun 29, 2013 - 10:24 PM

A small (99 photos) photoshoot I did tonight. Only 9 survived the cut.











White Adidas + UV light









Posted by: The_enD Jul 13, 2013 - 2:23 PM

Recently I decided to put blinkers in my side mirrors. I think it will look great and make the car appear a bit more up to date, so to speak.
Just a teaser with a random piece of plexi put in place.


Posted by: The_enD Jul 14, 2013 - 4:55 PM


Posted by: smkr3w Jul 14, 2013 - 5:10 PM

Nice! You and I have similar tastes.. ^That is something I've wanted to do that for awhile now. thumbsup.gif

Posted by: The_enD Jul 14, 2013 - 5:18 PM

QUOTE (smkr3w @ Jul 15, 2013 - 1:10 AM) *
Nice! You and I have similar tastes.. ^That is something I've wanted to do that for awhile now. thumbsup.gif

Thanks, man. I'll be buying LEDs tomorrow and hopefully have finished pictures soon.

Posted by: fatherof4 Jul 14, 2013 - 6:55 PM

Looks great! would like to see a night pic.

Posted by: rentaspace Jul 14, 2013 - 8:50 PM

QUOTE (The_enD @ Jul 14, 2013 - 6:18 PM) *
QUOTE (smkr3w @ Jul 15, 2013 - 1:10 AM) *
Nice! You and I have similar tastes.. ^That is something I've wanted to do that for awhile now. thumbsup.gif

Thanks, man. I'll be buying LEDs tomorrow and hopefully have finished pictures soon.

That looks so good... Want to make me a set if they work out well tongue.gif

haha Good job man... You really are a jack of all trades here smile.gif

Posted by: JoshuaM Jul 14, 2013 - 10:16 PM


Bring on the pics when its working - great job for actually following through!!! smile.gif

Posted by: The_enD Jul 15, 2013 - 5:19 AM

QUOTE (rentaspace @ Jul 15, 2013 - 4:50 AM) *
QUOTE (The_enD @ Jul 14, 2013 - 6:18 PM) *
QUOTE (smkr3w @ Jul 15, 2013 - 1:10 AM) *
Nice! You and I have similar tastes.. ^That is something I've wanted to do that for awhile now. thumbsup.gif

Thanks, man. I'll be buying LEDs tomorrow and hopefully have finished pictures soon.

That looks so good... Want to make me a set if they work out well tongue.gif

haha Good job man... You really are a jack of all trades here smile.gif

I have actually thought about selling sets, if the turn out good. The only problem I see is supplying the mirror casing. I'll have to scour the junkyards.

Posted by: rentaspace Jul 15, 2013 - 6:15 AM

QUOTE (The_enD @ Jul 15, 2013 - 6:19 AM) *
QUOTE (rentaspace @ Jul 15, 2013 - 4:50 AM) *
QUOTE (The_enD @ Jul 14, 2013 - 6:18 PM) *
QUOTE (smkr3w @ Jul 15, 2013 - 1:10 AM) *
Nice! You and I have similar tastes.. ^That is something I've wanted to do that for awhile now. thumbsup.gif

Thanks, man. I'll be buying LEDs tomorrow and hopefully have finished pictures soon.

That looks so good... Want to make me a set if they work out well tongue.gif

haha Good job man... You really are a jack of all trades here smile.gif

I have actually thought about selling sets, if the turn out good. The only problem I see is supplying the mirror casing. I'll have to scour the junkyards.

I'd be in for a set biggrin.gif (Unless they are like $500 haha)

Posted by: SwissFerdi Jul 15, 2013 - 6:29 AM

I don't expect The_enD to post today, he should be out doing high-speed runs. wink.gif

http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=152021

Posted by: CrossCudi Jul 15, 2013 - 7:04 AM

QUOTE (The_enD @ Jul 14, 2013 - 5:55 PM) *


looks reaaly good so far ! thumbsup.gif

Posted by: The_enD Jul 21, 2013 - 1:43 PM

Looking for some opinions, guys. I want one nice and long line of non disrupted light, but it seems impossible to achieve with LEDs, there are always spots. I might settle down to a bunch of LEDs pack tightly, like in this test piece bellow.



Edit : Would look something like this(the orange one), I think it will be nice.


Posted by: JoshuaM Jul 21, 2013 - 8:15 PM


That would look nice smile.gif

if you wanted a continuous light I would be looking into EL strip / wire smile.gif

Posted by: The_enD Jul 27, 2013 - 8:28 AM

While I am waiting on LEDs to be shipped.

Holy rock chips. 100+



Also shaving the hood spoiler and window washers.

Posted by: Syaoran Jul 28, 2013 - 2:37 AM

I remember something that was done in the not so distant past for angel eyes. They used to put a led into an acrylic tube. The light would evenly distribute thoughout the tube and appear as if it was nowadays' CCFL halo eyes or whatever you call them.

I remember that the only issue is it working at daytime in a not-so-efficient manner because a single LED is just not bright enough, but that was the case with halos. Give that you're using a thicker strip, you could get it to work. Here's a description:

"[...]

Essentially, they take arcrylic rods that are used with window blinds, heat and bend them, notch them with a dremel, and put a LED in each side.

The biggest issue is the collimation of the beam, and trying to make the end of the rod fit the LED snugly and perfectly clearly. I think someone suggested clear nail polish between the two. You want all of the light from the LED to go into the rod in a roughly narrow pattern. Best to use relatively high-power LEDs (not 5mm 20mA crap, at least get a 4-chip or 5-chip Cree or Superflux)"

Posted by: The_enD Aug 8, 2013 - 10:28 AM

Thanks for the info, Syaoran. smile.gif

I've been doing more shaving and body work recently.

No more spoiler and washers


A lot of rock damage, About 100+




Fiberglass putty




Normal putty


Prepped the roof as well. I'll post pictures of it later. It's mad!


Washed the 16y old dirt


Done




I also converted the climate control unit to all white LED SMD.

Posted by: The_enD Aug 12, 2013 - 5:56 AM

New paint combo, sorry for the not so good phone pictures, my camera broke.












Posted by: CrossCudi Aug 12, 2013 - 6:46 AM

thumbsup.gif thumbsup.gif thumbsup.gif

Posted by: richee3 Aug 12, 2013 - 10:42 AM

Nice! thumbsup.gif

Posted by: The_enD Aug 19, 2013 - 11:51 AM

Thanks, guys.

I made some progress on the mirrors.




And a video:
http://youtu.be/pq5-lO0-P6c

Posted by: cheela Aug 19, 2013 - 1:10 PM

mass produce them and sell them to us! biggrin.gif lol

love the new look with the paint. very clean.

Posted by: Pfloyd09 Aug 20, 2013 - 9:46 PM

D-d-d-damn... Holy **** man..

Outstanding all around! The doors are the only thing I wouldn't do on mine, but I see why you did it, and it was done very well!

Wild paint job on the top. Very unique ride, fo sho..

SIX THUMBS UP!

Posted by: Red123 Aug 22, 2013 - 11:19 AM

nice progress mate.
keep it up.

Posted by: toyota123 Aug 22, 2013 - 12:09 PM

Not really very big on the two tone paint jobs but that pic at an angle showing the roof may have just changed my mind
Keep it up looks great

Posted by: The_enD Aug 22, 2013 - 12:41 PM

Thank you all for the positive feedback. In a way it keeps me motivated to do more and more. Wont post any details, but I have some crazy stuff in my mind that will amaze many. It's all about money tho. smile.gif

Anywho, painted the mirrors today, I will mount and wire them tomorrow. If I get my camera back from the repair guy I will shoot pictures and somebody wanted a video in the night. smile.gif

Posted by: PegGTS Aug 22, 2013 - 6:18 PM

QUOTE (The_enD @ Jun 16, 2013 - 4:12 PM) *



I'm so confused. Where's your gas tank lol?

Posted by: Legen-dary Aug 22, 2013 - 10:51 PM

Nice job on those mirrors! I really like the custom work you've put into the car and all the little touches. I can only imagine how many hours you have invested.

Posted by: The_enD Aug 23, 2013 - 12:46 AM

QUOTE (PegGTS @ Aug 23, 2013 - 2:18 AM) *
QUOTE (The_enD @ Jun 16, 2013 - 4:12 PM) *



I'm so confused. Where's your gas tank lol?

It's gone, now inside the trunk. Car runs on LPG anyway, I put gas like 5 liter on a blue moon.

QUOTE (Legen-dary @ Aug 23, 2013 - 6:51 AM) *
Nice job on those mirrors! I really like the custom work you've put into the car and all the little touches. I can only imagine how many hours you have invested.

Thanks, I've put a lot in the car, but it's all about enjoyment.

Posted by: CrossCudi Aug 23, 2013 - 6:14 AM

Nice job thumbsup.gif

Posted by: The_enD Aug 23, 2013 - 8:24 PM

QUOTE (CrossCudi @ Aug 23, 2013 - 2:14 PM) *
Nice job thumbsup.gif

Thanks.

Here are some pictures until I get my camera. New paint.




Posted by: SiriusVirus Aug 23, 2013 - 10:00 PM

This celica is beautiful! That sound system is sick. bowdown.gif

Posted by: The_enD Aug 24, 2013 - 3:39 AM

QUOTE (SiriusVirus @ Aug 24, 2013 - 6:00 AM) *
This celica is beautiful! That sound system is sick. bowdown.gif

Now she needs a 3S-GTE, right? What more is there to do... biggrin.gif

Posted by: The_enD Aug 28, 2013 - 6:19 PM

Finally got my camera fixed.












And a video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOaYu8mQn28

And the roof


Posted by: The_enD Sep 5, 2013 - 3:05 PM

Finished my LED speedometer conversion. 50 LEDs, lots of time spend soldering, gluing and wondering wtf to do. smile.gif

Before


After

Posted by: cheela Sep 5, 2013 - 3:37 PM

wow! looks awesome! got any pics of how you set that up?

Posted by: richee3 Sep 5, 2013 - 3:41 PM

Do mine next!

Posted by: The_enD Sep 5, 2013 - 4:51 PM

QUOTE (cheela @ Sep 5, 2013 - 11:37 PM) *
wow! looks awesome! got any pics of how you set that up?
I'll have to look, if I took any. Basically, you want to cram LEDs under everything you want lit up. I used hot glue to fix it to the inside. For the leds under the needles you will have to cut the clear plastic, make the hole bigger.

QUOTE (richee3 @ Sep 5, 2013 - 11:41 PM) *
Do mine next!
Labor free, just gimme $5 for LEDs. tongue.gif

Posted by: Nihil Sep 6, 2013 - 3:07 AM

Did you polish off that greenish colour? I have bright white LEDs inside, but no matter how bright, its always a bit green

Posted by: The_enD Sep 6, 2013 - 3:12 AM

QUOTE (Nihil @ Sep 6, 2013 - 11:07 AM) *
Did you polish off that greenish colour? I have bright white LEDs inside, but no matter how bright, its always a bit green

Yes, I did. I don't think it is necessary for red/blue/green, but for white the color will be slightly green.







Posted by: Nihil Sep 6, 2013 - 4:36 AM

wow, thanks for that, and just in time as I've got the gauge cluster apart biggrin.gif

Posted by: Box Sep 6, 2013 - 4:44 AM

QUOTE (The_enD @ Aug 28, 2013 - 6:19 PM) *

I still say that has to the best look for our cars by far.

Posted by: The_enD Sep 6, 2013 - 11:17 AM

My color combination in particular or in general - black top + stock color?

Posted by: Box Sep 6, 2013 - 12:40 PM

The white and black makes for such a strong contrast, yet it's still classy. I think it'd also work for darker colours. I thought about doing it with mine, but I think the bright red and black would be too drastic.

Posted by: The_enD Sep 7, 2013 - 6:41 AM

QUOTE (Box @ Sep 6, 2013 - 8:40 PM) *
The white and black makes for such a strong contrast, yet it's still classy. I think it'd also work for darker colours. I thought about doing it with mine, but I think the bright red and black would be too drastic.



Posted by: SwissFerdi Sep 7, 2013 - 7:38 AM

It looks like an angry scarab.

Posted by: storm26 Sep 7, 2013 - 1:28 PM

QUOTE (The_enD @ Sep 7, 2013 - 7:41 AM) *
QUOTE (Box @ Sep 6, 2013 - 8:40 PM) *
The white and black makes for such a strong contrast, yet it's still classy. I think it'd also work for darker colours. I thought about doing it with mine, but I think the bright red and black would be too drastic.





If you find/paint a celica in that type of color, I'm paying for the roof painting biggrin.gif

Posted by: Box Sep 7, 2013 - 3:25 PM

QUOTE (The_enD @ Sep 7, 2013 - 6:41 AM) *
QUOTE (Box @ Sep 6, 2013 - 8:40 PM) *
The white and black makes for such a strong contrast, yet it's still classy. I think it'd also work for darker colours. I thought about doing it with mine, but I think the bright red and black would be too drastic.



That's much darker than the red on mine. Plus that's a Lamborghini, they're allowed to be ostentatious. tongue.gif

Posted by: The_enD Sep 8, 2013 - 8:19 AM

.....

Posted by: SwissFerdi Sep 8, 2013 - 8:21 AM

QUOTE (storm26 @ Sep 7, 2013 - 2:28 PM) *
If you find/paint a celica in that type of color, I'm paying for the roof painting biggrin.gif


It would never work. The Celica doesn't have a tenth of the attitude exuded by the Lamborghini.

Posted by: The_enD Sep 8, 2013 - 8:28 AM

QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Sep 8, 2013 - 4:21 PM) *
QUOTE (storm26 @ Sep 7, 2013 - 2:28 PM) *
If you find/paint a celica in that type of color, I'm paying for the roof painting biggrin.gif


It would never work. The Celica doesn't have a tenth of the attitude exuded by the Lamborghini.

Yeah, it can kinda work(there is a guy here with a orange/black one), but the car is doesn't have the lines/panels for a complete nice cut.

Posted by: watchii Nov 12, 2013 - 11:59 PM

So I just read through this whole forum, and I must say I love what you have done to your car bowdown.gif its too legit. keep up the great work!

Posted by: The_enD Nov 13, 2013 - 12:05 AM

Hey, thanks. smile.gif
I might have an update for you guys, since I haven't done much to the car lately.
I sold my 12" subwoofer box, but an 18" is on it's way. Then I'll start on the wall and rollcage.

Posted by: dudeofchaos Nov 13, 2013 - 7:50 PM

You've done such great work you've made me love mods that are not my cup of tea. WELL DONE!
The car is sooooo sexyy biggrin.gif

Btw, this is the hottest speedometer I've ever seen o_O Simple yet so clean and fresh!
I want mine like this ^^

Posted by: Poonicus Nov 19, 2013 - 10:24 PM

Amazing, how did you paint the trim pieces on the inside I'm about to do mine and was wondering what kind of paint do I need to use and do I sand or not because of the chance of it not being even anymore since they're already so thin pieces?

Posted by: Box Nov 19, 2013 - 10:32 PM

QUOTE (Poonicus @ Nov 19, 2013 - 9:24 PM) *
Amazing, how did you paint the trim pieces on the inside I'm about to do mine and was wondering what kind of paint do I need to use and do I sand or not because of the chance of it not being even anymore since they're already so thin pieces?

I wet-sanded mine in warm Dawn water with either 600 or 800, can't remember exactly but probably was 800. Used primer for plastics, then proceeded with colour and clear coat of my choosing. Afterwards once dried you can wet-sand with 1,500 and 2,000 then finish with rubbing and polishing compound. Then apply a small coat of wax to protect from UV rays and install. Wasn't that hard and really changes the look of the interior. The wet-sanding with Dawn or another de-greaser is really important, have to remove the years of protectants so the primer will stick.

Posted by: Poonicus Nov 19, 2013 - 11:35 PM

QUOTE (Box @ Nov 19, 2013 - 11:32 PM) *
QUOTE (Poonicus @ Nov 19, 2013 - 9:24 PM) *
Amazing, how did you paint the trim pieces on the inside I'm about to do mine and was wondering what kind of paint do I need to use and do I sand or not because of the chance of it not being even anymore since they're already so thin pieces?

I wet-sanded mine in warm Dawn water with either 600 or 800, can't remember exactly but probably was 800. Used primer for plastics, then proceeded with colour and clear coat of my choosing. Afterwards once dried you can wet-sand with 1,500 and 2,000 then finish with rubbing and polishing compound. Then apply a small coat of wax to protect from UV rays and install. Wasn't that hard and really changes the look of the interior. The wet-sanding with Dawn or another de-greaser is really important, have to remove the years of protectants so the primer will stick.


Oh okay thank you so much Box, I almost ****ed my **** up XD. Thanks for the advice any tips on color to do my car it's a black gt, I plan on lighting everything up to match on the outside, underglow and all that turning it into a "show car/play toy," I'm just stuck on picking a color can't do red or blue because of cops and I thought about green. I just don't know, kinda lookin' for other people's opinions atm.

Posted by: Box Nov 19, 2013 - 11:47 PM

I painted mine with metallic black, it's subtle and classy. There are some pictures in my project thread.

Posted by: Poonicus Nov 20, 2013 - 12:02 AM

QUOTE (Box @ Nov 19, 2013 - 10:47 PM) *
I painted mine with metallic black, it's subtle and classy. There are some pictures in my project thread.


Yeah but the outside of my car and everywhere else is black haha. I guess we should probably talk about this somewhere else instead of stealing the end of this thread XD

Posted by: The_enD Nov 20, 2013 - 12:04 AM

QUOTE (Poonicus @ Nov 20, 2013 - 5:24 AM) *
Amazing, how did you paint the trim pieces on the inside I'm about to do mine and was wondering what kind of paint do I need to use and do I sand or not because of the chance of it not being even anymore since they're already so thin pieces?

I bought the car as is. And I believe it is factory paint.

Posted by: Poonicus Nov 20, 2013 - 12:14 AM

QUOTE (The_enD @ Nov 19, 2013 - 11:04 PM) *
QUOTE (Poonicus @ Nov 20, 2013 - 5:24 AM) *
Amazing, how did you paint the trim pieces on the inside I'm about to do mine and was wondering what kind of paint do I need to use and do I sand or not because of the chance of it not being even anymore since they're already so thin pieces?

I bought the car as is. And I believe it is factory paint.


The white? No way? I didn't know that was an option in factory, unless it's previous owner shenanigans.

Posted by: KAOS Nov 20, 2013 - 12:04 PM

QUOTE (Box @ Sep 6, 2013 - 2:44 AM) *
QUOTE (The_enD @ Aug 28, 2013 - 6:19 PM) *

I still say that has to the best look for our cars by far.


Totally agree. I always thought the painted roof scheme was different and "nice", but this angle gives me a whole new perspective.

Dayam.

Posted by: The_enD Nov 20, 2013 - 12:18 PM

Thanks, dude. smile.gif


Posted by: The_enD Dec 4, 2013 - 10:43 AM

Oh, it's on. Received my 18 inch sub.




Posted by: PegGTS Dec 4, 2013 - 11:15 AM

QUOTE (The_enD @ Dec 4, 2013 - 9:43 AM) *
Oh, it's on. Received my 18 inch sub.



Posted by: Box Dec 4, 2013 - 2:29 PM

FIND ALL THE LOOSE PANELS!!!

Posted by: The_enD Dec 23, 2013 - 7:08 AM

Working on walling off the Celica.




Posted by: Batman722 Dec 23, 2013 - 9:01 AM

That is crazy.
That should be installed in an SUV, not a Celica !

Posted by: Nihil Dec 23, 2013 - 12:36 PM

If I didn't see that gigantic woofer a few posts up, I'd ask why are you installing a picnic grill in your Celica (because of that gas tank) biggrin.gif

Posted by: The_enD Dec 23, 2013 - 12:44 PM

Gotta have that mobile party starter.

Posted by: The_enD Dec 24, 2013 - 1:47 PM

More work



Posted by: The_enD Dec 28, 2013 - 9:10 AM


Posted by: SwissFerdi Dec 28, 2013 - 8:19 PM

Wow.

Posted by: The_enD Dec 29, 2013 - 12:59 PM

QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Dec 29, 2013 - 3:19 AM) *
Wow.

smile.gif

Made a hole so I can access the fuel pump if something like, I don't know, a swap happens.


Added more steel bracing.


Added 45° , bigger on is where the port is.


Some rounding up.


The port is ready


Posted by: The_enD Dec 30, 2013 - 4:12 PM






Posted by: njccmd2002 Jan 1, 2014 - 2:54 PM

how much does that thing weigh?

Posted by: The_enD Jan 1, 2014 - 5:04 PM

The steel cage is around 19-20 kilograms.
With the wood added it goes to around 40 kg. With the subwoofer it will be 60 (132lbs). That is less than my weight.
It will be kinda like I always have a passenger with me, tho I have no back seat and other stuff. Let's say a skinny cute chick biggrin.gif

Posted by: njccmd2002 Jan 2, 2014 - 10:11 AM

yup, a very loud skinny chick....

Posted by: njccmd2002 Jan 2, 2014 - 5:48 PM

How is the box secured to the car. Will u be bolting it to the car? Reason i ask cuz it just hit me in a sudden brake or collision it might hurt u if it displaces forward. Otherwise i cant wait for it to see how it sounds

Posted by: The_enD Jan 3, 2014 - 3:12 AM

I've made five metal bracket that bolt onto the car's stock bolt locations, which are reveled after you remove the seats. Then they bolt onto the cage.
I'll also make a custom strut bar that will connect both side of the suspension tops (obviously) and the back side of the cage.

Posted by: The_enD Jan 3, 2014 - 10:13 AM

Roughly cut out the port with the jigsaw


Then I used the router to straighten everything up


Rounded over with a different bit for a nice air flow


These grooves are very narrow and several mm deep. When I go ahead and cover the whole thing, the fabric it will be cut and pushed inside the grooves for a nice, flush look.


Placed the subwoofer for the first time and predrilled the mounting holes. The strings are there to help me get it out as it's very hard to lift a 20kg sub when it is flush mounted on the box



Posted by: The_enD Jan 5, 2014 - 10:52 AM

It is in, guys, woohoo!


Wire terminals




Painted the port white, it just needs one more layer.

Posted by: Nihil Jan 5, 2014 - 11:25 AM

That looks frightening biggrin.gif

Definitely not for me, as I usually leave the music too loud as I exit the car, and have a heart attack next time I turn the ignition... This would probably put me in a coma biggrin.gif

Posted by: SwissFerdi Jan 5, 2014 - 12:29 PM

Holy ****snacks, I didn't think you'd be facing it forward. That's a lot of bass cannon.

Posted by: The_enD Jan 5, 2014 - 12:39 PM

That's the meaning of a wall off smile.gif

Posted by: The_enD Jan 7, 2014 - 2:33 PM

Custom white stitching to match my interior wink.gif


Posted by: SwissFerdi Jan 7, 2014 - 2:58 PM

I guess nobody else likes bass cannon? I like bass cannon, nice stitching.

Now the real question is...what's the first song you'll try on it? I suppose not a very bassy one, or at least very low volume, since the sub has to break in.

Posted by: cheela Jan 7, 2014 - 3:29 PM

QUOTE (Nihil @ Jan 5, 2014 - 10:25 AM) *
That looks frightening biggrin.gif

Definitely not for me, as I usually leave the music too loud as I exit the car, and have a heart attack next time I turn the ignition... This would probably put me in a coma biggrin.gif


laugh.gif laugh.gif yeah, exactly this.

Posted by: The_enD Jan 7, 2014 - 5:36 PM

QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Jan 7, 2014 - 9:58 PM) *
I guess nobody else likes bass cannon? I like bass cannon, nice stitching.

Now the real question is...what's the first song you'll try on it? I suppose not a very bassy one, or at least very low volume, since the sub has to break in.

The so called "break in" is a myth. I will straight out max it out, it won't get damaged. The only break in that is going to happen is with play and time, the subwoofer will loosen up as it's factory stiff.

Bone Crusher - Grippin The Grain(Chopped And Screwed) is going to be the song. smile.gif

Posted by: The_enD Jan 8, 2014 - 1:43 PM





I guess I wont be needing this anymore.

Posted by: JasonTX Jan 8, 2014 - 4:25 PM

thats pretty impressive. laughed at your mirror comment as well

Posted by: The_enD Jan 9, 2014 - 12:10 PM

QUOTE (JasonTX @ Jan 8, 2014 - 11:25 PM) *
thats pretty impressive. laughed at your mirror comment as well

Thanks, Jason. smile.gif

Wired the subwoofer terminals from the outside. Copper ring terminal, pressed, soldered and heatshrink wrapped.


Pretty much done with the big trim panels.


Made the amp rack from wood, upholstered and attacked to the cage, then placed the amp. It's temporary place will be there until I get another amplifier for my front stage.

Posted by: The_enD Jan 10, 2014 - 12:04 PM

Let's say it's pretty effing loud biggrin.gif
My head still hurts, but it was so worth it. That's what happens when I don't listen to bass for 3 months tho. I need a few more days to readjust.


Posted by: olilaroche Feb 23, 2014 - 9:35 PM

bowdown.gif smile.gif That is some really good job you did. Really impressive! Keep up the good work

Posted by: Red123 Mar 11, 2014 - 8:02 PM

omg bowdown.gif bowdown.gif
nice job mate.

I noticed a gas balloon on your celica. Is your celi working on a gas?

QUOTE (Nihil @ Jan 5, 2014 - 11:25 AM) *
That looks frightening biggrin.gif

Definitely not for me, as I usually leave the music too loud as I exit the car, and have a heart attack next time I turn the ignition... This would probably put me in a coma biggrin.gif

laugh.gif laugh.gif

Posted by: SwissFerdi Mar 11, 2014 - 9:09 PM

I still can't imagine the immense pressure wave right by your dome. I don't mind feeling bass and hearing it, but that must be pain-inducing at times.

Posted by: The_enD Mar 12, 2014 - 3:12 AM

QUOTE (Red123 @ Mar 12, 2014 - 3:02 AM) *
omg bowdown.gif bowdown.gif
nice job mate.

I noticed a gas balloon on your celica. Is your celi working on a gas?

QUOTE (Nihil @ Jan 5, 2014 - 11:25 AM) *
That looks frightening biggrin.gif

Definitely not for me, as I usually leave the music too loud as I exit the car, and have a heart attack next time I turn the ignition... This would probably put me in a coma biggrin.gif

laugh.gif laugh.gif
Thanks, mate.

Yes, the Celica runs on LPG. Much cheaper.

QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Mar 12, 2014 - 4:09 AM) *
I still can't imagine the immense pressure wave right by your dome. I don't mind feeling bass and hearing it, but that must be pain-inducing at times.

I had a bad headache the first day which I slept over and was fine. But I sold my 12" , so I didn't have any bass for ~3 months, the body 'forgets'. No more pain tho, I got used to it. Sometimes it's hard to breathe, your eyeballs vibrate, your eardrums feel like something is pushing them, but all in all, it's awesome.
Not to mention the look on people's face > redface.gif WTF

Posted by: The_enD Apr 12, 2014 - 4:22 PM

My new gauge cluster. 20 different colors controlled via a remote. Red needles. Redline stays red no matter the color. Adjustable brightness.














Posted by: PegGTS Apr 12, 2014 - 4:24 PM

Wow, that is cool. Awesome work

Posted by: The_enD Apr 12, 2014 - 4:25 PM

If my cluster looks weird it's because I made pods for it :




Posted by: SupraKid Apr 12, 2014 - 4:33 PM

I just put 1 12" in my car, and it is way too much at full tilt. I can only imagine how loud your setup is.

Posted by: The_enD Apr 12, 2014 - 4:37 PM

QUOTE (SupraKid @ Apr 13, 2014 - 12:33 AM) *
I just put 1 12" in my car, and it is way too much at full tilt. I can only imagine how loud your setup is.

Thanks, man.

I had a 12", but it was not enough (for me at least) and I decided to skip all the middle stuff and go big. smile.gif


QUOTE
Wow, that is cool. Awesome work


Thanks

Posted by: SwissFerdi Apr 12, 2014 - 4:45 PM

Neat, neat stuff. That cluster is something I've always wanted, I don't stand for blatant imitation but that setup reminds of the 911, and that's just not necessarily a wrong thing. Celica is a sports car.

Posted by: Red123 Apr 15, 2014 - 9:14 PM

QUOTE (The_enD @ Apr 12, 2014 - 5:22 PM) *
My new gauge cluster. 20 different colors controlled via a remote. Red needles. Redline stays red no matter the color. Adjustable brightness.














wow that's very nice.

Posted by: The_enD Apr 15, 2014 - 9:30 PM

Thanks, guys.

Posted by: MisterRay May 9, 2014 - 6:37 PM

QUOTE (The_enD @ Apr 12, 2014 - 5:22 PM) *
My new gauge cluster. 20 different colors controlled via a remote. Red needles. Redline stays red no matter the color. Adjustable brightness


did you use RGB led strips or something? well played man very nice job. are you going to be selling this "mod" ?

Posted by: Box May 9, 2014 - 6:57 PM

It'd be really cool, and distracting, if there was a cycle mode for the colours.

Posted by: The_enD May 9, 2014 - 7:04 PM

QUOTE (MisterRay @ May 10, 2014 - 2:37 AM) *
QUOTE (The_enD @ Apr 12, 2014 - 5:22 PM) *
My new gauge cluster. 20 different colors controlled via a remote. Red needles. Redline stays red no matter the color. Adjustable brightness


did you use RGB led strips or something? well played man very nice job. are you going to be selling this "mod" ?

Yes.
And I've already sold two modified clusters.

QUOTE (Box @ May 10, 2014 - 2:57 AM) *
It'd be really cool, and distracting, if there was a cycle mode for the colours.

There is cycle, it can be set to low speed, but it's not distracting as I am more focused on not killing anybody driving one ton of metal and what not. wink.gif

Posted by: MisterRay May 9, 2014 - 7:21 PM

QUOTE (The_enD @ May 9, 2014 - 8:04 PM) *
QUOTE (MisterRay @ May 10, 2014 - 2:37 AM) *
QUOTE (The_enD @ Apr 12, 2014 - 5:22 PM) *
My new gauge cluster. 20 different colors controlled via a remote. Red needles. Redline stays red no matter the color. Adjustable brightness


did you use RGB led strips or something? well played man very nice job. are you going to be selling this "mod" ?

Yes.
And I've already sold two modified clusters.

QUOTE (Box @ May 10, 2014 - 2:57 AM) *
It'd be really cool, and distracting, if there was a cycle mode for the colours.

There is cycle, it can be set to low speed, but it's not distracting as I am more focused on not killing anybody driving one ton of metal and what not. wink.gif


i take it ur using this controller?



out of curiosity where did u mount the receiver? or are u using the newer slim version?

how much u selling for? (for future reference. more interested in the bezel atm)

Posted by: The_enD May 9, 2014 - 7:45 PM

$100 shipped back to you for 20 color, $80 for dual color (digits+needles). Shipping your cluster to me is on you.

Using slim, everything is nice and cozy inside, simple plug and play.

Posted by: Box May 9, 2014 - 11:27 PM

I'd be busy oohing and ahhing at the colours. tongue.gif My radio can cycle colours in time with music, terribly distracting at night.

Posted by: The_enD Jun 26, 2014 - 4:13 AM

Not working on the Celica any longer as I plan on selling her. kindasad.gif
Still a small update. Got my speedometer to work with WiFi, so I control all the color with my phone now. Also made a bit different bezel this time.











https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DlR_qRnmIU

Posted by: doory100 May 12, 2015 - 7:11 PM

you should have used MDF fiber board its more dense than plywood. And sounds alot nicer!!

The box - 1.75 cub feet, kerfed port @ 32, 1.5 inch plywood walls


Posted by: Markup May 17, 2015 - 8:09 PM

QUOTE (The_enD @ Apr 12, 2013 - 2:40 PM) *
I bought the car with the original steering replaced with a MOMO RACE and decided to keep it. The leather was in bad shape tho so:



Overall I am very please with the result.....


I bet you are...It's awesome my friend, you must be blessed with much much patience...and craftmanship!

Well done indeed!

Posted by: The_enD May 18, 2015 - 9:04 AM

^_^

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