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Posted by: Csober Oct 18, 2016 - 8:15 PM

Hi guys, I figured there was no harm in making a build thread for my daily. I found this car 3 months ago, 6 hours south of my home town and just couldn't pass it up. The car was just too good to be true. No rust, low miles and in just beautiful condition, with all the comforts needed for a daily. The build will be very slow seeing this is just my daily, my main project is another vehicle. I have a goal of making the car appear as close to a true GT4 WRC as possible, I'm sure I will get some hate because of this but it won't bother me any. Seeing we never got them in the US I thought it would be a nice change, no plans on a 3sgt swap (yet). So let me bring you up too speed.


1994 Toyota Celica GT (US spec)
112k (when purchased)
5 speed
5fse


Day I got her home:

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9289_zps79rcpgmu.jpeg.html

New app radio 4! And Tomei shift knob I took from my Evo tongue.gif
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9329_zpslod73b2b.jpeg.html
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9328_zpslpxnzyfz.jpeg.html

End works gauge bezel with full blue LED interior lighting.
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9339_zpsnsakye66.png.html

Showing off the beautiful interior:
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9327_zpsfzovodgh.jpeg.html

JDM tail lights, tint, and a sk2 antenna were a must, the other beast sleeps in the garage:
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9330_zpsx7fo0kcj.jpeg.html

Scored a set of authentic 99 JDM WRC spoiler riser blocks, with the correct 3D grapihte badges:
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9331_zpsxkikkdaz.jpeg.html

Couldn't stand the factory wheels any more:
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9338_zpsbsbyolo0.jpeg.html

Suspension, I work for Airlift Performance so this is only temporary.. custom stuff will be coming soon:)
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9061_zpsmu9yz4wl.jpg.html

Just as I'm installing the suspension, this arrived:
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9332_zpsxzg36uc9.jpeg.html

Installed, looking nice. The wing is removed sent out for paint!
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9333_zpsmldmbi6n.jpeg.html

Much better:
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9080_zpswkfqhmva.jpg.html

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9069_zpskm2aiscr.jpg.html

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9149_zpsbfwpaof1.jpg.html

Scored a C-one lip, still needs paint of course, along with a nice set of OEM side skirts!

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/3A7E767B-A05F-4531-977B-DEB8F8C95C16_zpstyimy5du.jpg.html

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9336_zpsqmrlizqj.jpeg.html

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9241_zpsj84lclj5.jpg.html

More parts from endworks (This guy has been my favorite to deal with for these cars.. by far)! Again, hood spoiler needs paint!
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9335_zpsvwgd0zfj.jpeg.html

Wing back from paint, with the emblems installed!
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9284_zps7p1iayds.jpg.html

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9337_zpscdhqrip9.jpeg.html

I'll be updating as often as possible. Hope to meet some new friends through here! Thanks guys.

Posted by: Bushmatic Oct 19, 2016 - 10:31 AM

Beautiful car with lots of tasteful mods! I enjoyed seeing it in person yesterday. What kind of wheels are those? And where/who did you get the clip from?

Posted by: richee3 Oct 19, 2016 - 2:52 PM

Clean car, great work so far! thumbsup.gif

Posted by: Box Oct 19, 2016 - 3:14 PM

I like how silver always manages to bring out body lines you'd otherwise have never noticed, car looks great.

Posted by: ClevelandGaint Oct 19, 2016 - 3:45 PM

Looks amazing, keep up the good work. biggrin.gif

Posted by: cheela Oct 19, 2016 - 3:52 PM

well... that escalated quickly.. hahaha

welcome. looks like you're making good progress already. looks great!

Posted by: Csober Oct 19, 2016 - 4:08 PM

QUOTE (Bushmatic @ Oct 19, 2016 - 10:31 AM) *
Beautiful car with lots of tasteful mods! I enjoyed seeing it in person yesterday. What kind of wheels are those? And where/who did you get the clip from?



Thanks bud, These wheels are made by MST, and the front clip came from Sunrise Japanese.

Posted by: Csober Oct 19, 2016 - 5:02 PM

Haha thanks guys. Not much of an update. But i had some spare time today at work. So I decided to start on the trunk set up for the suspension. For those that are not familar with how our product works it is a fully threaded strut body, with either a double billow, or sleeve type air spring. This will have 30 way adjustable dampers front and rear, along with front camber plates.. The management will be our latest 3H system, with hight sensors. Each bag pressure will be individually adjustable, of course there is also presets. This is essentially the same set up I have on my Evo smile.gif Not only will this be lighter then the factory suspension, it is fully adjustable, and out performs coilovers!

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9282_zpsgbdkb0vx.jpg.html

Just a quick pic after work. Got the hood spoiler painted and installed, still waiting on the side skirts and front lip.
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9347_zpsvd01dvvq.jpg.html

Figured I'd share a bit of the other project. Here is my weekend car. 2006 Mitsubishi Evo 9. Bought this car from the original owner 3 years ago 100% bone stock.. Now it is far from it, car made 563whp and 417wtrq on the 6262 turbo at 32 psi 93oct this year. The car is currently under the knife (even though it was parked running flawlessly) with the plans of 650whp larger turbo, injectors and different clutch, trans and final drive. Also I have a goal of getting the car at 2800lbs. Currently the car weights 3020lbs with a 1/2 tank of gas. So many more carbon fiber parts (Like a full roof)! It moves along nicely as it is, I'm very excited to see what it makes come spring!

Day i got her:
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_8826_zpse9kgm2n2.jpg.html

Now:
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_8628_zps1lhudaiu.jpg.html

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_8380_zps841hbop5.jpg.html

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9349_zpscv0n4dul.jpeg.html

The puppy tongue.gif
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9350_zpsis0hpetz.jpeg.html

As you can see i have a bit of an addiction with billet, carbon, and titanium... I'm really hoping to not bring this addiction to the Celica, it is just a daily after all!

Posted by: ClevelandGaint Oct 19, 2016 - 7:59 PM

Flawless!

Posted by: Bushmatic Oct 20, 2016 - 12:23 AM

Damn, your Evo is a straight up monster bowdown.gif Looking at that "after work" picture of the Celica, I think the air suspension and body pieces are the last things the car needs to look perfect. Do you do any shows or events (with either of your cars) ?

Posted by: Csober Oct 20, 2016 - 6:58 AM

Thanks guys, yea I go to about every event I can with the Evo. Sonic is about a weekly thing seem to get a good number of races in there. The Celica hasn't been to much yet, however I have a feeling it's gonna be a tuff decision between which one to take after the winter.

Basically I want to keep the celica simple. My plans for the moment are the following
-JDM fenders
-projector headlamps
-Recaro confetti seats
-99 confetti rear seats
-steering wheel
-rear spats (not sure which to go with yet)
-install the skirts
-install the lip
-have the hood, bumper fenders repainted and blended into the a pillars, and doors
-install air suspension.
- enkei RC-T4 wheels (maybe)
-GT4 front and rear brakes.

I hope to have this all done over the course of the winter. But we shall see!

Posted by: jordisonjr Oct 20, 2016 - 8:38 AM

Holy sh!t what an awesome build, on both vehicles!

Would love to see more of the Evo, and can't wait to see more updates on the celica too. The body pieces should finish off the exterior quite nicely.

Posted by: ClevelandGaint Oct 20, 2016 - 8:55 PM

QUOTE (Csober @ Oct 20, 2016 - 6:58 AM) *
Thanks guys, yea I go to about every event I can with the Evo. Sonic is about a weekly thing seem to get a good number of races in there. The Celica hasn't been to much yet, however I have a feeling it's gonna be a tuff decision between which one to take after the winter.

Basically I want to keep the celica simple. My plans for the moment are the following
-JDM fenders
-projector headlamps
-Recaro confetti seats
-99 confetti rear seats
-steering wheel
-rear spats (not sure which to go with yet)
-install the skirts
-install the lip
-have the hood, bumper fenders repainted and blended into the a pillars, and doors
-install air suspension.
- enkei RC-T4 wheels (maybe)
-GT4 front and rear brakes.

I hope to have this all done over the course of the winter. But we shall see!



Very interested in your air ride setup once completed, will be following that closely

Posted by: richee3 Oct 22, 2016 - 3:06 PM



Posted by: Box Oct 22, 2016 - 3:41 PM

STALKER ALERT! tongue.gif

Posted by: richee3 Oct 22, 2016 - 4:13 PM

What can I say? I'm always tracking down clean Celicas. smile.gif

Posted by: Csober Oct 22, 2016 - 6:23 PM

QUOTE (richee3 @ Oct 22, 2016 - 4:13 PM) *
What can I say? I'm always tracking down clean Celicas. smile.gif


Thanks man, it was good to meet you!

Posted by: richee3 Oct 24, 2016 - 1:01 PM

Same, and it's always great to see a spotless 6gc!

Posted by: ClevelandGaint Dec 1, 2016 - 12:03 AM

Any updates??

Posted by: Csober Dec 1, 2016 - 10:13 AM

Sadly not much has been going on with the Celica. I have the air kit ran and wired, however I have not had time to install the sleeves, and double bellows themselves. I have put 2,000 miles on it in the past 2 months (Have been driving it a ton) so haven't got much time to work on it. The Evo has had all of my attention and money for the new forward facing turbo set up I am installing. However come Monday the front clip of the Celica is getting removed and freshly painted. This will include the hood, fenders, bumper cover, front lip, and side skirts! Pretty excited and at that point the body should be 100% flawless. No dents, scratches, chips ect! Here's a couple pictures to pass the time.
Decided to make the trunk set up a bit more compact:
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_9443_zpsyotkwz1i.jpg.html
Basic over look and fluid change before my 7 hour trip to Import Alliance
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_9355_zpsdwyncuvf.jpg.html
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_9440_zpsjolyxsdh.jpg.html
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_9439_zpsge8gb3pm.jpg.html
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_9360_zpsjr7ddvhg.jpg.html

Posted by: nikz Dec 1, 2016 - 4:00 PM

I love those wheels.

Probably the nicest wheels I have seen on a 6th gen.

Beautiful work by the way.

Posted by: Csober Dec 2, 2016 - 10:54 AM

QUOTE (nikz @ Dec 1, 2016 - 4:00 PM) *
I love those wheels.

Probably the nicest wheels I have seen on a 6th gen.

Beautiful work by the way.



Thank you! Yea for some cheap wheels they look nice. And the quality of the finish is great! however some authentic TE37 SL's would hit the spot also!

Posted by: Tigawoods Dec 5, 2016 - 10:26 AM

not a bad looking daily to have!
Thatd be most peoples garage queen

QUOTE (Csober @ Oct 19, 2016 - 5:02 PM) *
it is fully adjustable, and out performs coilovers!

its very apparent you work for airlift haha tongue.gif

Posted by: Csober Dec 6, 2016 - 2:02 PM

Thank you! I am happy with how its coming along.
Yes I do work for Airlift however I am Not a sales man and that's not the reason I say that.. We have done many test on the track and street to prove this. I understand it's not for everyone, however anyone that has the idea that our air suspension can not perform is uneducated on the design and typically the over all function of how a suspension works.

On a side note parts are at paint! Pretty excited to get them back. After the second set of JDM fenders arrived damaged I gave up.. I was tired of waiting and wasting money. So out of my two sets of wrecked JDM fenders i made a template of the side marker lights. That way i could trace out the exact location and shape of the hole I would have to cut into the fenders. It turned out perfect. Now I am relying on the the body shop to properly shave the large front USDM marker light hole. So the car looks 100% correct. Also have the JDM/EDM rear licences plate section. Just need it painted and installed.

Ill post up some pictures hopefully Saturday after receiving parts back from paint.

Posted by: Csober Dec 8, 2016 - 5:22 PM

Pictures from paint!! Gonna pull the car in the shop clean it up and install everything. Maybe if I have time I'll get it on air, seeing it is winter time.. Would be nice to adjust the hight incase we get heavy snow fall.
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0076_zpssk4ffcwa.jpg.html

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0075_zpssnj7b4ol.jpg.html

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0074_zpsqjk4axyi.jpg.html

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0072_zps4olneyty.jpg.html

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0070_zpslhttsls7.jpg.html

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0071_zpsec3op3z7.jpg.html

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0073_zpsrqrcxgiq.jpg.html

Posted by: cheela Dec 9, 2016 - 12:04 PM

you sure this is still gonna be your daily??? hahaha

QUOTE (Csober @ Dec 6, 2016 - 1:02 PM) *
So out of my two sets of wrecked JDM fenders i made a template of the side marker lights. That way i could trace out the exact location and shape of the hole I would have to cut into the fenders. It turned out perfect. Now I am relying on the the body shop to properly shave the large front USDM marker light hole. So the car looks 100% correct.


I don't get why so many people insist on getting JDM fenders instead of just doing that. I mean you're going to have to repaint it either way unless u found the same exact color in great condition and giving it ships perfectly too. lol I for one don't care much for them because I have the fender badges.


Posted by: Tigawoods Dec 9, 2016 - 12:18 PM

QUOTE (Csober @ Dec 6, 2016 - 2:02 PM) *
Thank you! I am happy with how its coming along.
Yes I do work for Airlift however I am Not a sales man and that's not the reason I say that.. We have done many test on the track and street to prove this. I understand it's not for everyone, however anyone that has the idea that our air suspension can not perform is uneducated on the design and typically the over all function of how a suspension works.

On a side note parts are at paint! Pretty excited to get them back. After the second set of JDM fenders arrived damaged I gave up.. I was tired of waiting and wasting money. So out of my two sets of wrecked JDM fenders i made a template of the side marker lights. That way i could trace out the exact location and shape of the hole I would have to cut into the fenders. It turned out perfect. Now I am relying on the the body shop to properly shave the large front USDM marker light hole. So the car looks 100% correct. Also have the JDM/EDM rear licences plate section. Just need it painted and installed.

Ill post up some pictures hopefully Saturday after receiving parts back from paint.


Yeah the discussion that arose from that video airlift put out a while back is an interesting one to say the least. I personally (strictly for track use, single purpose use, strictly performance in mind for the setup) wouldnt say at the price they are set at (complete setup), out perform an equally priced coilover. Not to mention the added weight of the system. Saying air outperforms coilovers is a pretty broad statement I guess, not that I can control what and how people say things on the internet (not that I havent tried)
No offense meant to you, this is just and observations but the majority of people I see pushing this air > coils for track applications deal, from what Ive seen, are sponsored or are in some way associated with the company.

I do have to say, I am really interested in these systems and its really cool how far they have come in the past 10 years. I would love to have my DD be on air. That would be awesome sauce.


Back to the build:

Yeah, being in the US, its better off just DIY'ing the JDM fenders unless you know of a set in the US that can be picked up. They are unreasonably fragile, and damage so easily (usually from improper packaging support)
I lost $350 on some JDM fenders way back when from a UK member who scammed me. One and done for me haha
As long as that front sidemarker can be patched without showing a silhouette of the hole, it is so much more worth it that way. Looks like you pulled that off!

Posted by: Csober Dec 10, 2016 - 12:39 AM

QUOTE (cheela @ Dec 9, 2016 - 12:04 PM) *
you sure this is still gonna be your daily??? hahaha


I don't get why so many people insist on getting JDM fenders instead of just doing that. I mean you're going to have to repaint it either way unless u found the same exact color in great condition and giving it ships perfectly too. lol I for one don't care much for them because I have the fender badges.



Yea I don't think I'll be driving it in the winter tongue.gif looking at buying a beater this weekend. This is defiantly the way to go with the fenders. It worked great and you couldn't tell inside or out that they were modified. I'm extremely happy with the paint/body work!!

Posted by: Csober Dec 10, 2016 - 12:45 AM

QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Dec 9, 2016 - 12:18 PM) *
QUOTE (Csober @ Dec 6, 2016 - 2:02 PM) *
Thank you! I am happy with how its coming along.
Yes I do work for Airlift however I am Not a sales man and that's not the reason I say that.. We have done many test on the track and street to prove this. I understand it's not for everyone, however anyone that has the idea that our air suspension can not perform is uneducated on the design and typically the over all function of how a suspension works.

On a side note parts are at paint! Pretty excited to get them back. After the second set of JDM fenders arrived damaged I gave up.. I was tired of waiting and wasting money. So out of my two sets of wrecked JDM fenders i made a template of the side marker lights. That way i could trace out the exact location and shape of the hole I would have to cut into the fenders. It turned out perfect. Now I am relying on the the body shop to properly shave the large front USDM marker light hole. So the car looks 100% correct. Also have the JDM/EDM rear licences plate section. Just need it painted and installed.

Ill post up some pictures hopefully Saturday after receiving parts back from paint.


Yeah the discussion that arose from that video airlift put out a while back is an interesting one to say the least. I personally (strictly for track use, single purpose use, strictly performance in mind for the setup) wouldnt say at the price they are set at (complete setup), out perform an equally priced coilover. Not to mention the added weight of the system. Saying air outperforms coilovers is a pretty broad statement I guess, not that I can control what and how people say things on the internet (not that I havent tried)
No offense meant to you, this is just and observations but the majority of people I see pushing this air > coils for track applications deal, from what Ive seen, are sponsored or are in some way associated with the company.

I do have to say, I am really interested in these systems and its really cool how far they have come in the past 10 years. I would love to have my DD be on air. That would be awesome sauce.


Back to the build:

Yeah, being in the US, its better off just DIY'ing the JDM fenders unless you know of a set in the US that can be picked up. They are unreasonably fragile, and damage so easily (usually from improper packaging support)
I lost $350 on some JDM fenders way back when from a UK member who scammed me. One and done for me haha
As long as that front sidemarker can be patched without showing a silhouette of the hole, it is so much more worth it that way. Looks like you pulled that off!



Yes it's a very annoying aruement/discussions. For everyone that questions that video we were competeing with Kw V3 coilovers. But don't get me wrong I 100% agree. If it's a track car don't waist the money on bags.. There's no point. Now if you like to track it and drive on Michigan roads, then there is no better option:) but the price is deffinatly the largest down fall. For example the suspension on this car would be about $3400 to duplicate.. but it will handle great, adjust on the fly, and hopefully get nice and low:)

Posted by: Csober Dec 10, 2016 - 12:51 AM

As far as the car goes, worked a while today getting it all put back together. And man does it look nice:) I'm extremely happ! I have everything on and gaped properly (I'm way to picky on this). Just need to put the side skirts on tomorrow, and I will post pictures. I have decided against the C-one front lip . It fits great and all but something about it just don't look right to me. It's just not the look I'm going for I suppose. Any one looking to buy it smile.gif?

Posted by: Csober Dec 10, 2016 - 8:49 PM

Worked on the celica some more today, decided that the black plastic vent pieces on the hood, and upper/lower bumper grill assembly's were showing their age. So before install I decided to prep them and spray them a nice satin black. Turned out looking like brand new! Here are some pics.
Before
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0083_zps9cz2gvu4.jpg.html

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0084_zpsgbdggevp.jpg.html

After

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0092_zpsyr6lnyyx.jpg.html

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0090_zpsytrifi6a.jpg.html


http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0091_zpslqow0h4x.jpg.html

And well a couple sneak peaks:) got her washed up and the skirts installed today. Used all the new OEM under clips and front screws/ guards. Then ran 3m two face tape down the leading edge with some prep bonding agent. They fit nice and flush (have I mentioned how much body gap bugs me lol) Ignore the painters tape just want to help that two face tape cure over night.

Wet tongue.gif

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0104_zpsntcrr6lt.jpg.htmly

Good night

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0109_zpsliwauuhi.jpg.html

Posted by: Csober Dec 11, 2016 - 7:53 PM

Well here she is let me know what you think:

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0120_zpsvvkuxlby.jpg.html

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0115_zpsq7q0eajc.jpg.html

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0114_zpspbft5agf.jpg.html

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0116_zps3yck04wp.jpg.html

Well off to hibernation she goes.. I picked up a new winter beater today. Check out this $300 jem lol. Power everything, everything works, the interior is like new, and it runs/drives great.. I mean why wouldn't I?!

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0122_zpsddqcj6zu.jpg.html

Posted by: cheela Dec 12, 2016 - 9:58 AM

celi's looking perfect! glad you're not driving it through the winter. smile.gif

and hell yea! that's a great beater!

Posted by: Csober Dec 12, 2016 - 11:27 AM

QUOTE (cheela @ Dec 12, 2016 - 10:58 AM) *
celi's looking perfect! glad you're not driving it through the winter. smile.gif

and hell yea! that's a great beater!



Thank you, I appreciate it! Its funny the snow tires I bought for the beater today cost $25 more then the car did laugh.gif Should be a beast though!

-Moving the car to my storage garage tonight, then if all goes as planed this weekend my body guy will be over to wet sand all the freshly painted panels, and then full 3 stage compound buff the entire car. So she should look really nice. Now just to find time to get the damn bags on this thing smile.gif

Posted by: Box Dec 12, 2016 - 1:50 PM

Celica looks great! I feel sorry for all the people up north that can't drive their fun car year round or if it's an only car that heavily influences what they get.

I'm surprised you found a relatively nice car that runs and drives for $300, I figured those days were long gone thanks to the government and their stupid cash for clunkers program but I guess there's been enough later model used cars added into the market to make it happen.

Posted by: Csober Dec 12, 2016 - 3:25 PM

QUOTE (Box @ Dec 12, 2016 - 1:50 PM) *
Celica looks great! I feel sorry for all the people up north that can't drive their fun car year round or if it's an only car that heavily influences what they get.

I'm surprised you found a relatively nice car that runs and drives for $300, I figured those days were long gone thanks to the government and their stupid cash for clunkers program but I guess there's been enough later model used cars added into the market to make it happen.



Thank you, and yea I always seem to find good ones lol, my last beater (91 celica GT-S) and the one before that (92 Celica GT) I bought under $600.00. The 91 lasted me 4 years of daily driving. She went to the scrap yard running great with 378k on the clock frown.gif

Posted by: Csober Dec 17, 2016 - 9:53 AM

So I have some nice subtle carbon fiber parts on the way for the exterior, honestly I had no idea anyone even offered these peices. I'm pretty excited to say the least however they will take a little over a month to get to me kindasad.gif Meanwhile I figured it was time to start focusing on the interior . Decided to order a hub for the steering wheel I have and finally get that installed. As for seats I am still debating what I want to do . I really want the Recaro confetti seats however I have these perfect condition leather and suede Evo9 Recaro seats I could install. Either way plan on having rears cost of upholstered to match the fronts. Really trying to get the car where I want it before the end of January. There is a huge indoor show here in Michigan (AutoRama) in the middle of February, and I would like to attend it.





Here is a picture of the wheel, when I first got the car. Was debating then to install it.
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0164_zpswf6h85ul.jpg.html

Posted by: Box Dec 17, 2016 - 1:56 PM

Well it depends on what look you want, the EVO IX seats would kind of modernize the interior somewhat whereas the JDM confetti seats would be most excellently 90's. If you're like me and like having airbags you could do the 7th gen steering wheel swap, at least that's what I was going to do before I sold it.

Posted by: Csober Dec 17, 2016 - 2:18 PM

Yea, exactly what I was thinking with interiors also. I want the car to look era correct, which is why I'm going to hold off and continue searching for nice confetti seats. As far as the wheel go I'm not a big fan of the 7th gen wheel, or maybe it's because everyone has them. No airbag does not bother me as long as it's equity with a collapsible hub. I was thinking a 94 GT4 wheel would suit it well, but finding one not trashed is difficult. I really think the style of this Nardi wheel is just right. Making cruise work and mount maybe tricky, but I'm sure it won't be too difficult.

Posted by: richee3 Dec 17, 2016 - 2:39 PM

Have you seen that Mike is selling a set of covers? You may need to pick up a set of '96+ seats to make them work but that shouldn't be too expensive.

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=97341

Posted by: Box Dec 17, 2016 - 2:47 PM

The '94 ST205 or the '99 wheel would be different and model correct, though the '99 is similar to the wheel used in 7th gens and a lot of the later Toyotas. The Nardi wheel looks good and if removing the airbag isn't a concern then might as well use it since you like it and have it already.

Posted by: Csober Dec 19, 2016 - 4:43 PM

On a side note. Does anyone have a lead on where I can find a set of these TTE mirrors? I Need Them!
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0215_zpshtw6szvl.png.html


Posted by: Tigawoods Dec 20, 2016 - 8:50 AM

lewis rally sport makes and sells both frp and cf versions.
they are hard to get in good contact with though frown.gif

Posted by: HectortheRican Dec 23, 2016 - 6:00 PM

Great build, man. Clean and sexy. I'm very envious of your seemingly easy access to a lift biggrin.gif .... frown.gif

Posted by: Csober Dec 24, 2016 - 5:25 PM

Thanks everyone! Yes it's deffinatly nice having access to all the equipment I do. Nothing to up date, just been tucked in for winter.

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0302_zpshkkugxkb.jpg.html

Happy holidays from my pup to you all lol.

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0308_zpsey23vnue.jpg.html


Posted by: Csober Dec 27, 2016 - 8:44 AM

Having a difficult time deciding on what to do with the front of the car. Part of me thinks the Euro splitters is all I need to make the car flow well, then another part of me really wants to order the Eurou Front lip simply because it is my favorite. I am scoring a Euro rear bumper lip this week which I am pretty excited about. Have been looking for one for some time now. Also found the window rain guards I have looked long and hard for, however it's looking like it will be over a month before I receive them kindasad.gif . Also came across some beautiful Recaro SR3 confetti front seats, however with the holidays and recent evo parts I just don't have the extra $1,100 to make them mine frown.gif I shall see what I can make happen though..

(What the Euro rear lip should look like after install and paint)
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/GT4%20st205_zpsqk7tbqgj.jpg.html

How the car would look with the Eurou front lip smile.gif
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0351_zpsapmen7hl.jpg.html

Posted by: trdproven Dec 27, 2016 - 11:18 PM

Eurou lip costs about 700-800 shipped and several weeks of waiting just in case you wanted to know. why don't you just use the C-one front lip?

Posted by: Csober Dec 28, 2016 - 6:23 AM

QUOTE (trdproven @ Dec 28, 2016 - 12:18 AM) *
Eurou lip costs about 700-800 shipped and several weeks of waiting just in case you wanted to know. why don't you just use the C-one front lip?



They are actually much more affordable then I originally anticipated. $203.00 for the lip and $308.00 for DHL shipping to my work. But yea 2-4week wait on them (Seems to be that way for anything with this car). In my opinion the lines on the c-one lip just don't look right. I love how it looks in pictures, Not so much in person.

Posted by: Box Dec 28, 2016 - 10:17 AM

I've always liked the TOM's Magic lip the most, which is was meant for facelifted bumpers but it works on pre-facelifted ones too:

Though it'd look better if the openings in the sides of the GT-Four bumper were filled in and smoothed out, but you've already painted the car so that wouldn't be feasible. Then again the C-ONE lip leaves them exposed as well. I think I like the Euro more than the C-ONE though.

Posted by: Csober Dec 28, 2016 - 11:00 AM

Yea the Toms lip looks good on the face lift bumper, I'm not a huge fan of it on the GT4 front. The sides do seem to flow well with the side skirts however. Eurou lip it is, Hopefully I like it.

Posted by: Box Dec 28, 2016 - 12:36 PM

I think the Euro lip will look good, would look really good with some clear turn signal indicators. The biggest jump in the bumper to the lip is next to the indicators and the orange draws your attention to it, clear would make those blend in with the rest of the lighting and wouldn't draw in attention to the area. A European member, Wolf or Wolfie? they had a Porsche 944, used to make and sell clear lenses moulded off the factory originals and they looked really good. At least that's what I'd do anyway.

Posted by: trdproven Dec 29, 2016 - 3:44 AM

QUOTE (Csober @ Dec 28, 2016 - 9:23 PM) *
QUOTE (trdproven @ Dec 28, 2016 - 12:18 AM) *
Eurou lip costs about 700-800 shipped and several weeks of waiting just in case you wanted to know. why don't you just use the C-one front lip?



They are actually much more affordable then I originally anticipated. $203.00 for the lip and $308.00 for DHL shipping to my work. But yea 2-4week wait on them (Seems to be that way for anything with this car). In my opinion the lines on the c-one lip just don't look right. I love how it looks in pictures, Not so much in person.

U might be right, they look good in pics not sure about in person.
Then again the eurou lip is a half bumper lip and is made to match the height of the eurou or Trd skirts so idk either me and you are in the same dilemma since I bought the cone also, but a replica of the eurou lip is supposedly being produced now.

Maybe u should paint and try it on or maybe they look better in black

Posted by: Csober Dec 29, 2016 - 8:23 AM

Right, lucky the car has the body line going down the door and quarter that seems to match the leading edge of the Eurou Lip (Or at least very close). I wish I could get the Eurou skirts and the Zapt rear bumper. This set up all in all looks the best. But the Version 1 skirts are impossible to find along with the zapt rear cover. Not to mention how much I HATE fiberglass and would prefer to have as little of it as possible on my car.

Eurou lip, ver 1 skirts, & zapt rear cover.
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Eurou_zpsqimsu6ri.jpg.html
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Zapt_zpsslqpaxl0.jpg.html

Posted by: Box Dec 29, 2016 - 12:18 PM

See how much better it looks with clear indicators. tongue.gif

Posted by: trdproven Dec 29, 2016 - 6:17 PM

kloudkicka's set up is my fav, Eurou front, TRD sides and rear spats, TRD spoiler, eurou ver 2 sides are similar to trd as well just much straighter on the bottom.

Posted by: trdproven Dec 29, 2016 - 6:22 PM

whats the specs on your wheels, mine are 18x9.5 +33 (front) and 18x9.5 +23 (rear) on 225/40/18 yoko s. drives


Posted by: Csober Dec 30, 2016 - 3:05 PM

F:18x9.5 +30
R:18x9.5 +25
225/40 tires

Posted by: trdproven Jan 2, 2017 - 6:11 AM

I got the oem Crystal clear side markers and the auto art clear indicators, much nicer than wolfies.

Wolfies is good if you get the muddy clear side
Markers and get his muddy indicators.

Posted by: Csober Jan 2, 2017 - 11:20 AM

Yea, I'm not sure if I am a big fan of the clear indicators or not yet. Personally the orange looks fine to me. The OEM clear lamps looks good as well, but I'm not a fan of the crystal ones. They remind me of something you would instal on an accord back in the early 2000's. When I installed the front end I purchased all new OEM orange lamps, so I don't think i will be changing them just yet. But we shall see.

Posted by: trdproven Jan 3, 2017 - 9:55 PM

wolfie's own is not really oem just reproduced as semi clear similar to the OEM amber ones with the same transaparency just white instead. But sure yea I don't think you could go wrong either way. I also have the amber indicators and side markers as well as spares.

below you can see the difference with placing an amber bulb inside which pretty much makes the whole thing amber and then clear bulbs on clear. really is a preference between preface and facelift concept of amber vs clear.



oem frosted clear vs oem crystal clear



Wolfie clear vs Autoart clear



so you would basically match the OEM frosted clear with Wolfie (Classic JDM), and the OEM crystal clear with the Autoart Clear (Modern)

Posted by: Box Jan 4, 2017 - 1:19 AM

I think the clears with projectors then the frosted with standard frosted headlights like you said, I guess it'd depend on which headlights he decides to end up with.

Posted by: trdproven Jan 4, 2017 - 11:07 PM

^ yup

AutoArt did sell the clear smoked versions at one point.

Posted by: Csober Jan 6, 2017 - 8:29 AM

No major updates. Ordered my new wheels yesterday, having them built to my specs so it will take a couple weeks before I get them. Also ordered the new tires Toyo Proxes P1sport's so hopefully they are as nice as everyone claims they are! Once the wheels and tires are installed I'll be bringing it up to the shop to finally put it on bags. Hoping everything looks good together. I have never really seen the style of wheel I got on a 6g (I'm sure they are out there just not that common) I'm confident that I will be the only one with these particular wheels seeing they are being custom made. Also got a nice 2.25" tanabe resinator, and Tanabe oval Hyper medallion muffler. I will be Fabing up a 2.25" downpipe back exhaust. It might free up a little bit of power and pick up a mpg or 2, but most of all it should look nice and remain nice a quite. Paint work will then get done for the rear lip/bumper, and license plate surround, she should then be ready in time for the Autorama show at the end of Feb! A lot to do in not a lot of time!

Posted by: trdproven Jan 9, 2017 - 10:19 PM

what wheels are they if you dont mind me asking.

Posted by: Csober Jan 10, 2017 - 8:03 AM

QUOTE (trdproven @ Jan 9, 2017 - 10:19 PM) *
what wheels are they if you dont mind me asking.


Have to wait and see!

Well it has been a crazy last few days. I saw there was a local 2016 Toyota 4 Runner TRD PRO for sale... and god do I love them. Went out and test drove it and immediately fell in love. So many cool features, very comfortable, practical, and very expensive laugh.gif . My girlfriend and I have been looking to get something for the dunes for some time now and this would work great smile.gif . Well after test driving it I told my friend how badly I wanted it. He then convinced me (with a huge amount of cash) to sell him the Evo... This I have been contemplating for the past 6 months or so, just to try something different. So I did it. The car I thought I would have for the rest of my life, now gone. Excited and sad all at the same time. I will be keeping the Celica of course. The 4 Runner will be my daily/off road/ dune toy. The one I test drove was black, and I will never own a black vehicle, especially something I plan on taking off road. I found it to be more logical to just buy and build one brand new at the local Toyota dealership. So that is what I will be doing, unless I come across a very good deal on a very low millage used one. Torn between the White, Concrete, and Graphite. If you guys haven't had the chance to drive one of these and your looking for a nice SUV/ Off road toy I'd strongly suggest it! They are so bad ass!


Posted by: richee3 Jan 10, 2017 - 10:09 AM

The TRD Pros are awesome. We are planning on picking one up when we get our '06 Limited a little closer to paid off. I would take a Trail Premium just as soon as a TRD Pro but the wife really wants a Quicksand or orange Pro. The 1GR is underpowered but just as reliable as you'd expect a Toyota to be.

Posted by: Csober Jan 10, 2017 - 12:51 PM

QUOTE (richee3 @ Jan 10, 2017 - 11:09 AM) *
The TRD Pros are awesome. We are planning on picking one up when we get our '06 Limited a little closer to paid off. I would take a Trail Premium just as soon as a TRD Pro but the wife really wants a Quicksand or orange Pro. The 1GR is underpowered but just as reliable as you'd expect a Toyota to be.


Hell Yea! The quick sand color is defiantly cool as well! I actually felt like it moved along quite nicely. Didn't seem too under powered for what it is!

Posted by: Celica_MKVI Jan 10, 2017 - 1:54 PM

Nice! When the new 4runner first came out I thought the front was hideous. But it quickly grew on me and now I like it, a lot. My coworker has the Orange TRD Pro. Orange looks really sweet. So jealous. I hear what you mean, I would like to now get a ride that can just go anywhere, literally. Look forward to see which one you get.

Posted by: Box Jan 10, 2017 - 3:08 PM

I don't see the point in buying a new car off the lot unless for some reason it's exactly what you're wanting or you get a stupid good deal and it's a compromise you're ok with, ordering is the way to go.

Posted by: Csober Jan 11, 2017 - 8:15 AM

MORE PARTS!!
Broke down and purchased a set of "Mint" condition Confetti Recaro front seats! The seller was nice enough to take many pictures, and complete videos of each seat! They truly are flawless. They got shipped out last night, via ship. They will take up to 7 weeks to get to me. Hopefully that gives me enough time to fine the proper confetti rear seats. I imagine they are hard to come by, and the price tag will reflect that I'm sure rolleyes.gif .

The actual seats I bought:

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0508_zpsuosibkhz.jpg.html

I'm now pondering the idea of doing the brakes. I'm not really sure which route I am gonna go just yet. Seems like there is a ton of write ups on the GT4 front and rear brake swap, then again I can't find one that tells me what exactly works..
From my understanding I need the following
-St205 front/rear calipers
-BRZ/FRS front brake rotors
-St205 rear brake rotors
-St205 pads
-Custom lines
Then of course the mounting location on the front calipers need to be shaved down, and the mounting holes in the hub need to be taped... Then again you read a different write up and get different information lol. Kinda aggravating, Think I'm just gonna wing it. I don't have a doubt I could find a way to make it work.

Posted by: Tigawoods Jan 11, 2017 - 10:50 AM

The rears are are the easy part.

Supra TT pads are the same as ST205 pads fyi, just to save you from ordering brake pads from the UK lol

The fronts are another thing, but still not too complicated.
Shave the caliper tabs.
Drill and tap the hub hole.
Drill the caliper holes to accommodate the new, larger dia, caliper bolts (that is IF you drill out the hub holes. you CAN just tap the existing holes, but specs for that are not listed in the DIY thread because I havent gotten any from others who did it that way)
aaaand finished (this is the abridged version of course haha)

Posted by: Csober Jan 11, 2017 - 11:23 AM

QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Jan 11, 2017 - 10:50 AM) *
The rears are are the easy part.

Supra TT pads are the same as ST205 pads fyi, just to save you from ordering brake pads from the UK lol

The fronts are another thing, but still not too complicated.
Shave the caliper tabs.
Drill and tap the hub hole.
Drill the caliper holes to accommodate the new, larger dia, caliper bolts (that is IF you drill out the hub holes. you CAN just tap the existing holes, but specs for that are not listed in the DIY thread because I havent gotten any from others who did it that way)
aaaand finished (this is the abridged version of course haha)



Much better, so the rears essentially swap over? And is Using BRZ rotors in the front correct?
Thanks!

Posted by: richee3 Jan 11, 2017 - 12:05 PM

Personally, I would prefer to have this Wilwood kit in the front than the GT4 brakes for a couple of different reasons. That's just my own preference though.

http://store.revolutionbrake.com/14-0017c.html

Posted by: Tigawoods Jan 11, 2017 - 12:30 PM

QUOTE (Csober @ Jan 11, 2017 - 11:23 AM) *
Much better, so the rears essentially swap over? And is Using BRZ rotors in the front correct?
Thanks!

Basically yes. I covered it as best I could in the guide. The "hardest" part is trimming the dust shield a bit. The BRZ rotors in the front yes. They arent the ideal spec but its all we really have at the moment. Someone used Cadillac Caterra rotors but those are 5x110, I never really got full details on that

QUOTE (richee3 @ Jan 11, 2017 - 12:05 PM) *
Personally, I would prefer to have this Wilwood kit in the front than the GT4 brakes for a couple of different reasons. That's just my own preference though.

http://store.revolutionbrake.com/14-0017c.html

Comparably the 205 front swap would be cheaper but the caliper build would be a bit better on Wilwoods side. Bigger discs also by about 30mm. Less fuss to install the Wilwoods too

Posted by: Csober Jan 11, 2017 - 12:44 PM

QUOTE (richee3 @ Jan 11, 2017 - 1:05 PM) *
Personally, I would prefer to have this Wilwood kit in the front than the GT4 brakes for a couple of different reasons. That's just my own preference though.

http://store.revolutionbrake.com/14-0017c.html



Oh my.... I am defiantly going this route! I had no idea they made this! Then just upgrade to GT4 rear brakes!

Posted by: richee3 Jan 11, 2017 - 1:15 PM

The cost of the Wilwood kit is the major downfall compared to GT4 calipers, but the ease of install can't be beat. Keep in mind that they are MASSIVE. After seeing them in person, myself ands few others can confirm that you'll need a very low offset wheel to clear them, but I'm guessing that your new setup should work. But that's my long term plan, Wilwood calipers in the front and ST205 rear calipers.

Tao is the guy to talk to about the Wilwood kit. He's the one that introduced me to them and he's been running this kit for a couple of years now.

http://www.6gc.net/members/azncelica

Posted by: cheela Jan 11, 2017 - 1:31 PM

yes, i can definitely vouch for the wilwood as I saw Tao use them in action.
He chased me down RT71 at the midwest meet and forced me to overwork my tiny St brakes.
mine got so heated than my brakes faded and i missed the turn to go into the rest shetler where as he was inches from my bumper but literally tapped his brakes with easy and made the turn as if he was making a regular turn. totally worth it.

Posted by: cheela Jan 11, 2017 - 2:33 PM

here you go. stole it from his fb. laugh.gif

I think his wheels are 17x8.25




Posted by: Box Jan 11, 2017 - 4:06 PM

Nice score on the seats. Also it's nice to go but it's even better to stop. Big brake kit and some Castrol RBF and it'll be a totally different car.

Posted by: Csober Jan 11, 2017 - 6:46 PM

Wow, that does look great! I'm gonna weigh my options. If I find some gt4 calipers for a fair price I'll go that route. If not I'll do the willwoods!

Posted by: Csober Jan 12, 2017 - 7:50 AM

One last thing. So 97 Supra TT calipers are the same as GT4 calipers correct? I can get them for $100 each brand new! smile.gif

Posted by: Csober Jan 12, 2017 - 8:10 AM

Nvm, I'm stupid. I figured it out.

Posted by: Wild202 Jan 12, 2017 - 10:08 AM

On calipers willwoods have a piston boot?

Posted by: Wild202 Jan 12, 2017 - 10:13 AM

QUOTE (Csober @ Jan 12, 2017 - 7:50 AM) *
One last thing. So 97 Supra TT calipers are the same as GT4 calipers correct? I can get them for $100 each brand new! smile.gif

Well, because they will not be writing "Celica". wink.gif

Posted by: Csober Jan 17, 2017 - 4:48 PM

Have a ton of parts on the way. Just waiting for them to arrive kindasad.gif ordered all the brake components to go to the GT4 set up. Hope it all is correct. Have the following on the way.
-GT4 calipers (front and rear)
-EBC GT4 rear rotors and brake pads
-EBC Supra front brake pads
-Centic sloted and drilled front BRZ rotors 292mm (I believe)

Hopefully it will be everything I need! Looking forward to getting everything. Still unsure of what color to do the calipers.

Posted by: ClevelandGaint Jan 17, 2017 - 8:58 PM

QUOTE (Csober @ Jan 17, 2017 - 4:48 PM) *
Have a ton of parts on the way. Just waiting for them to arrive kindasad.gif ordered all the brake components to go to the GT4 set up. Hope it all is correct. Have the following on the way.
-GT4 calipers (front and rear)
-EBC GT4 rear rotors and brake pads
-EBC Supra front brake pads
-Centic sloted and drilled front BRZ rotors 292mm (I believe)

Hopefully it will be everything I need! Looking forward to getting everything. Still unsure of what color to do the calipers.


Great progress and awesome brake upgrade as well!!

Posted by: Tigawoods Jan 17, 2017 - 11:23 PM

the supra TT rear pads are the same for the GT-4 rears also (I just saw them left out on your list)

also dont forget about the bridge seals in the calipers if you plan to powder coat them!

Posted by: Csober Jan 18, 2017 - 6:29 AM

QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Jan 17, 2017 - 11:23 PM) *
the supra TT rear pads are the same for the GT-4 rears also (I just saw them left out on your list)

also dont forget about the bridge seals in the calipers if you plan to powder coat them!



Well I ordered the ST205 package deal from EBC rear rotors and pads. The front I did order Supra pads. Actually the exact part # from your thread smile.gif

Posted by: Box Jan 18, 2017 - 9:51 AM

Could do the calipers to match the body colour, that or being the car is neutral coloured you could technically choose any colour you like as an accent colour to carry throughout the car.

Posted by: Csober Jan 18, 2017 - 11:02 AM

Sadly got an email from EBC about shipping the rear rotors.. They wanted an additional $180 for shipping. So I canceled that, couldn't justify it. So I'm still in need of rear rotors kindasad.gif

Posted by: Csober Jan 21, 2017 - 3:13 PM

More stuff. Got my beautiful steering wheel and Works Bell hub. Looks amazing, excited to install it! Also got my Tanabe Hyper Medalion muffler, and resonator. Exhaust is getting done now. Tires and license plate garnish waiting for install. Still waiting on the wheels, should be here Monday, along with a set of JDM Projector head lamps. Carbon parts should be here by the end of next week along with the seat rails and sliders. The seats are still about a month out:/
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0598_zpsygtoqcvx.jpg.html

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0615_zpsoweoow6x.jpg.html

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0592_zpsqjngcslt.jpg.html

Posted by: Csober Jan 25, 2017 - 7:33 AM

Wheels have arrived!
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0647_zpseajkhcpf.jpg.html
Along with some projector headlamps.
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0654_zpsqjcdwukj.jpg.html
Got the exhaust installed. Sounds really really good, better then I expected. Really quite, but a nice deep tone while taking off. No rasp at all. While cruising at a steady speed you can hardly hear it in the cabin.

Mean while, here is a teaser shot smile.gif Full pictures are soon too come.
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0665_zpsgh2qzksl.jpg.html

Looks like I'm going to be picking up some SS_III front spats, does any one know if these fit the GT4 front end well? I have seen them installed before and they look great, at least in pictures. I wasn't sure if there would be any gaps though, between the bumper and spats.

Posted by: Csober Jan 26, 2017 - 7:48 AM

After having trouble with the company I purchased the GT4 calipers through, and trouble getting the rear rotors (For a decent price) I decided to say screw this, canceled the order on the calipers and purchased the Wilwood kit. Hopefully they get here in a timely manor. In the future I will still upgrade the rear brakes to units from a GT4.

On a side note, has anyone ever put a 2j in a 6th gen?

Posted by: richee3 Jan 26, 2017 - 9:30 AM

There is a 1JZ swapped Celica that was/is used for drifting (the same one posted on your Facebook page.) A 2JZ is possible but not a good idea for a few different reasons. However, I wouldn't mind seeing a 4G63 swapped Celica as you mentioned on Facebook.

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=92483&st=0


Posted by: Csober Jan 26, 2017 - 12:08 PM

QUOTE (richee3 @ Jan 26, 2017 - 9:30 AM) *
There is a 1JZ swapped Celica that was/is used for drifting (the same one posted on your Facebook page.) A 2JZ is possible but not a good idea for a few different reasons. However, I wouldn't mind seeing a 4G63 swapped Celica as you mentioned on Facebook.

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=92483&st=0



Yea the 2j was just a thought. I know the 4G like the back of my hand. This may happen come next winter. Not sure what I would do trans wise.

Posted by: Celica_MKVI Jan 26, 2017 - 1:08 PM

QUOTE (Csober @ Jan 26, 2017 - 9:08 AM) *
QUOTE (richee3 @ Jan 26, 2017 - 9:30 AM) *
There is a 1JZ swapped Celica that was/is used for drifting (the same one posted on your Facebook page.) A 2JZ is possible but not a good idea for a few different reasons. However, I wouldn't mind seeing a 4G63 swapped Celica as you mentioned on Facebook.

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=92483&st=0



Yea the 2j was just a thought. I know the 4G like the back of my hand. This may happen come next winter. Not sure what I would do trans wise.


For a 2JZ swap, transmission wise, the V160 6spd would be the best option, but also the most expensive. V160/V161 cost more than the 2jzgte engine. $7k new and $4-5k used for 6speed.
It is the most expensive part on a Supra.
The alternative(Toyota wise): W58 and R154. Bot are not as stout but good enough.
Least expensive alternative: 300z transmission(requires adapter plate).

Posted by: Box Jan 26, 2017 - 3:42 PM

Not to mention all the extensive fabrication to get it done, honestly if you want RWD you're better starting off with something RWD. You should get a Mitsubishi Starion since they already came with a 4G63 everywhere else but here, so swapping one in should be easy I imagine. Now that would be a fun car, it's still on my list of cars to get.

Posted by: cheela Jan 26, 2017 - 5:25 PM

speaking of starion, I just watched this on the yootoobs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErSXEHwg2e0

Posted by: Csober Jan 26, 2017 - 8:24 PM

While swapping a 4G63 in a Starion is very simple that's not really what I'm looking for. Fabrication, time, hardwork and money is fine as long as it's worth it.. A Rwd 4g63 powered 6gen with Gt4 exterior conversion is about as abnormal you can get smile.gif and that is what I like. Anyways just spitballing ideas. Not something I'd like to take on right now anyways. More focused on just enjoying the car this summer.
Oh my carbon fiber parts came in early too smile.gif
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0697_zpsunjygdlx.jpg.html
Rain guards
Hood vents
& Hoodspoiler
They look lovely!

Posted by: Box Jan 26, 2017 - 10:17 PM

I think it'd be awesome but it is a lot of work. There's a project thread around here somewhere in the project section that had some good info on converting to RWD though I think they mostly used it for drag racing. The carbon fiber parts look really nice.

Posted by: Csober Jan 28, 2017 - 5:41 PM

Well here's a couple pics, got the headlights, steering wheel, all the carbon parts installed, and her all cleaned up. Very happy with how it looks. The pictures don't do the wheels justice.
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0724_zps5lbqzw56.jpg.html
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0728_zpsznuqlxxs.jpg.html
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0731_zpsacpwknde.jpg.html

Posted by: Box Jan 30, 2017 - 4:30 PM

The silver and carbon accents look really great together.

Posted by: Csober Feb 3, 2017 - 8:20 AM

Thanks Box.

So it was time to finally get this thing on air. Needless to say it was far from a bolt in ordeal, but gladly I'm finished with the front. A bit of issues that I ran into was clearance clearance and well clearance.. Tire to fender clearance, wheel to shock-body clearance, and air spring to strut tower clearance. What a pain.. So originally I planed on running a double bellow (D.B) air spring in the front of the car and a sleeve set up in the rear. This is ideal for a few different reasons (Not going to get into great detail at this moment). Well with the D.B front air spring installed it was a little to close for comfort to the inside of the strut tower. So I decided to crimp up a sleeve for the front the same ones I plain to use for the rear. The sleeve is more narrow but also sits lower on the damper body. Free'd up a lot of room in the strut tower, but then notice the wheel to bag clearance was too close.. As I said the the D.B is fat and short, the sleeve is skinny and long. So the D.B air spring actually sits above the tire in the wheel well, so there is not clearance issues there, only with the inner strut tower due to it being a larger diameter. So back to the D.B. I had the upper camber plates set to -2 degrees, so I pulled that back out to 0 and that free'd up more room in the strut tower for the D.B. The tightest measurement at this point between the bag and shock tower was 20mm, and seeing this bag will only grow a maximum 4mm over all (2mm each side) and factor a total possible 10mm (5mm each direction) of strut movement (yes this is more then it will actually move but I like to play it on the safe side) so that means I should at all times have a minimum of 13mm of clearance. Tight, yes but it will work! NOW another issue.... After a full cycle through from full extension to max compression I saw a whooping 74mm of stroke.. On a 114mm damper body... to say the least it's far from ideal. The only thing that was restricting the stroke was compression and it was only due to tire-fender clearance. Now that I have the camber set to 0 on the upper mounts I had no room for the tires to go inside of the wheel wells. So I need more camber adjustment at this point. So I removed the lower mount from the damper body and chucked it up in our bridge port to machine the upper mount hole an addition 6mm in, to have adjust ability at the damper body- to hub location. This does a couple things, gives me the camber I want/need without sacrificing bag to strut tower clearance, and have more camber adjustments. After installation I found all the way in gives the car more then enough camber to provide 111mm of suspension stroke, which is phenomenal on a 114mm damper body. With having the camber adjustment at the lower mount this moves the inside of my wheel closer to the damper body, because the wheel is not moving with damper body on the camber adjustment. Luckily there is still enough room for there to not be an issue, and full in is a total of -4 degrees of camber laugh.gif at ride height, at air out its just about -5.. This is way more then I intend to run. I would like around -2.5- -2.8 in the front, which will still allow me to have full suspension travel! Anyways the front is pretty much wrapped up. Here are a couple pictures. I will be tackling the rears today.

As I said before we don't just throw bags on cars to slam them, if that was the case this would have been much easier rolleyes.gif. A large reason you can't judge performance and handling of all air suspensions off from one air kit. There is a lot of things we do to set our suspension apart from the rest.

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0765_zps22lvcvle.jpg.html

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0768_zpsf4yfvyfo.jpg.html

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0767_zps2zrdlzn0.jpg.html

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0773_zpsyemklfhy.jpg.html

Oh also got my rear bumper euro rear lip and euro rear license plate garnish installed smile.gif
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0780_zpszisrk74m.jpg.html

Posted by: Csober Feb 6, 2017 - 9:05 AM

18 hours into this suspension setup and its officially finished. Feel like I'm talking to myself here so I'm not going to get into great detail on the rear. I ended up being able to run a D.B rear air spring which is great! Had to do some modifications to the inner strut tower to provide clearance for the air spring. She gets low smile.gif rides ridiculously nice as well. Keep in mind this set up still has 30 way adjustable damping front and rear, front adjustable camber plates, pillow ball upper mounts, and spherical bearing rear mounts. Nice and stiff pitching it into a corner but also soaks up the horrible Michigan roads much nicer then the coil-overs did. Front struts are 3.8 lbs lighter per side, and rear 4.9lbs per side. The control system, lines, harness, compressor, tanks ect. weighs 24.8lbs, so over all this system is 7.4lbs heaver then coil-overs. Complete ride height adjustable at a touch of a button. Something many people don't understand is that you can adjust individual bag pressure live. Couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Here are some picture of it air'd out smile.gif
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0788_zps7c5vhqpn.jpg.html
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0795_zps1gnquw67.jpg.html
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0803_zpsljq1fxws.jpg.html
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0800_zpsdasxpkqf.jpg.html
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0802_zps5rk5a9fe.jpg.html
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0804_zpsrnbkziny.jpg.html

Got this bad boy today also!
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0813_zpskpc0yivb.jpg.html

Posted by: BonzaiCelica Feb 6, 2017 - 4:29 PM

clean car just really not a fan of people who scrape their cars over everything on the road or make the car handle worse that it did coming out of the factory.

look on upgarage, yahoo japan auctions and farpost.ru if your still looking for the rear factory option roof spoiler.

Posted by: Csober Feb 6, 2017 - 5:44 PM

QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Feb 6, 2017 - 5:29 PM) *
clean car just really not a fan of people who scrape their cars over everything on the road or make the car handle worse that it did coming out of the factory.

look on upgarage, yahoo japan auctions and farpost.ru if your still looking for the rear factory option roof spoiler.



It doesn't scrape on anything? Also handles significantly better then the factory suspension. Not sure if you are trolling or don't know how our air suspension works..

Posted by: Tigawoods Feb 6, 2017 - 6:16 PM

QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Feb 6, 2017 - 4:29 PM) *
clean car just really not a fan of people who scrape their cars over everything on the road or make the car handle worse that it did coming out of the factory.

look on upgarage, yahoo japan auctions and farpost.ru if your still looking for the rear factory option roof spoiler.

friggin purists lolol
Its adjustable....scraping need not apply



I liked it before the slamming haha
But its adjustable so its never permanent!
Yeah, the forum really slowed down the past few months. All you'll get replying is Bonzai and Box.

Posted by: Celica_MKVI Feb 6, 2017 - 7:24 PM

Clean.
I like it. Looks mint to me!

Posted by: mkernz22 Feb 6, 2017 - 7:33 PM

QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Feb 6, 2017 - 4:29 PM) *
clean car just really not a fan of people who scrape their cars over everything on the road or make the car handle worse that it did coming out of the factory.


The scraping is mainly static guys who think they're cool. With bags, he can roll around at stock height or slightly lowered and air out when he parks it at shows or where ever to make it look even better.
It's like my buddy's r32, clean as f*ck with bags


Posted by: BonzaiCelica Feb 6, 2017 - 8:57 PM

im talking about geometry aspect. yea im sure they are better than a stock strut no doubt. Im somewhat aware of how bags work. But not to say i wouldn't go to your face in car meet and be like "uhh bags thats so wrong"

but perhaps I stated that because I've never been in a Track oriented celica or one with bags to know the feeling. but ya what tiga said its more of the slammed look that i aint a fan of.

most people are on facebook...

Posted by: Box Feb 7, 2017 - 12:22 AM

QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Feb 6, 2017 - 5:16 PM) *
Yeah, the forum really slowed down the past few months. All you'll get replying is Bonzai and Box.

Don't forget Bitter. tongue.gif

I'm open to the idea of air suspension, I'd give it a try before writing it off, but shocks/struts and springs or coil-overs you can get an idea of what to expect beforehand and they're proven. Which as far as aesthetics go I like about an inch or two between the tire and fender/quarter, so usually springs are perfect for me and if paired with a good adjustable shocks/struts perform just as well as coil-overs then I'm totally happy with that. Of course I like thicker sidewall too. tongue.gif Which I like the minimal to no wheel gap and thinner sidewall(not rubber band thin) look as well.

Posted by: Csober Feb 7, 2017 - 8:17 AM

QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Feb 6, 2017 - 9:57 PM) *
im talking about geometry aspect. yea im sure they are better than a stock strut no doubt. Im somewhat aware of how bags work. But not to say i wouldn't go to your face in car meet and be like "uhh bags thats so wrong"

but perhaps I stated that because I've never been in a Track oriented celica or one with bags to know the feeling. but ya what tiga said its more of the slammed look that i aint a fan of.

most people are on facebook...


There is not one, because this kit on my car is currently the only performance air suspension on a 6g Celica smile.gif . Time and time again air suspension proves its self, yet for some reason people just cant understand that it performs. I mean take Cody Miles for instant. Finishing 1st in countless time attack events this year alone. Not only beating his class but also setting track records on Air Lift performance suspension. Here is a great article that is for anyone that can simple not comprehend that air suspension can perform as good, if not better then coil overs should most defiantly read. The proof is in the pudding. After finishing this if you still are not open to the idea then its simple, your close minded and follow what everyone else does, because every one else does it. I'm not direction this to anyone in particular just to the vast majority that still do not think air can perform. I had a kit on my 600hp Evo and that blew peoples minds... Especially in the Evo/Dsm (Where change was simply not excepted) community seeing that the car was specifically track orientated.

http://www.speedhunters.com/2016/12/life-on-air-cody-miles-championship-winning-sti/

Posted by: Csober Feb 7, 2017 - 8:18 AM

QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Feb 6, 2017 - 8:33 PM) *
QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Feb 6, 2017 - 4:29 PM) *
clean car just really not a fan of people who scrape their cars over everything on the road or make the car handle worse that it did coming out of the factory.


The scraping is mainly static guys who think they're cool. With bags, he can roll around at stock height or slightly lowered and air out when he parks it at shows or where ever to make it look even better.
It's like my buddy's r32, clean as f*ck with bags




That is a beautiful R32 biggrin.gif

Posted by: cheela Feb 7, 2017 - 12:39 PM

I think people just don't like the "slammed" car because of the stance scene and the idiots that scrape their cars like its the coolest thing to do.
but with bags it's different. it's always nice to have the best of both worlds. you can have a track monster and then take it to a show and park it on the ground. lol

so whats the next step? 3sgte swap? smile.gif

Posted by: The_enD Feb 7, 2017 - 12:58 PM

Not sure how I've missed your build, nice Celica, man. smile.gif
Glad you are happy with my parts.

Posted by: Csober Feb 7, 2017 - 2:50 PM

QUOTE (cheela @ Feb 7, 2017 - 1:39 PM) *
I think people just don't like the "slammed" car because of the stance scene and the idiots that scrape their cars like its the coolest thing to do.
but with bags it's different. it's always nice to have the best of both worlds. you can have a track monster and then take it to a show and park it on the ground. lol

so whats the next step? 3sgte swap? smile.gif


Well still waiting on the brakes to show up, along with the seats. But yes next will be engine / trans. Still up in the air with what exactly I plan on doing. Really thinking a transverse RWD 4G63. But we shall see!

Posted by: Csober Feb 7, 2017 - 2:51 PM

QUOTE (The_enD @ Feb 7, 2017 - 1:58 PM) *
Not sure how I've missed your build, nice Celica, man. smile.gif
Glad you are happy with my parts.


Thanks! I appreciate all your help sourcing parts smile.gif

Posted by: Box Feb 7, 2017 - 3:25 PM

QUOTE (cheela @ Feb 7, 2017 - 11:39 AM) *
I think people just don't like the "slammed" car because of the stance scene and the idiots that scrape their cars like its the coolest thing to do.
but with bags it's different. it's always nice to have the best of both worlds. you can have a track monster and then take it to a show and park it on the ground. lol

so whats the next step? 3sgte swap? smile.gif

With anything there's a fine line between tasteful and gaudy, and those are somewhat subjective in of themselves. This applies to imports and domestics alike, some things being shared and some unique to each niche of cars. Air suspension genuinely intrigues me though, the idea of having a daily driver setting and then a track day setting and everything in between on the fly is alluring. Something that interests me in particular is with having a solid axle I wonder if there are ways of having a basic algorithm for the axle that'd give some quasi-independence by varying damping and spring rate actively side to side, of course what sounds good in theory may not really work out in practice but it'd be something worth trying I think.

Posted by: jordisonjr Feb 7, 2017 - 3:25 PM

Whoa i dunno how i missed the updates either, but damn this looks sick!
Curious to see how it sits at the ride height you'll be driving around on, as well max height. In your feb 3 update, is that part of the bag sagging out from under the front fender?! (or maybe just fender liner)

Looks like you've dumped a wad of money into this in a short period of time!

Posted by: cheela Feb 7, 2017 - 6:40 PM

QUOTE (Csober @ Feb 7, 2017 - 1:50 PM) *
QUOTE (cheela @ Feb 7, 2017 - 1:39 PM) *
I think people just don't like the "slammed" car because of the stance scene and the idiots that scrape their cars like its the coolest thing to do.
but with bags it's different. it's always nice to have the best of both worlds. you can have a track monster and then take it to a show and park it on the ground. lol

so whats the next step? 3sgte swap? smile.gif


Well still waiting on the brakes to show up, along with the seats. But yes next will be engine / trans. Still up in the air with what exactly I plan on doing. Really thinking a transverse RWD 4G63. But we shall see!


ah yes! forgot u haven't gotten your brakes yet.

still haven't found matching rear seats either or did ya?

ooh! 4g63, really stirring things up. like Tigawoods said purist are gonna hate u. hahaha

Posted by: Box Feb 7, 2017 - 8:53 PM

4G63 and air ride, that bastard. laugh.gif

Meh I say go with what works and gets the desired end result, fk purism.

Posted by: richee3 Feb 8, 2017 - 3:51 PM

So how close is the lowest part of the car to sitting on the ground when you drop it all the way? I say bag the Corolla next!

Posted by: Csober Feb 20, 2017 - 7:08 AM

QUOTE (richee3 @ Feb 8, 2017 - 4:51 PM) *
So how close is the lowest part of the car to sitting on the ground when you drop it all the way? I say bag the Corolla next!



The lowest part of the car is the exhaust, its maybe a couple inches off the ground. However once my Eurou lip comes in that should sit very low as well.

Posted by: Csober Feb 20, 2017 - 7:18 AM

Well I received my Wilwood BBK and man does it look nice. All tough I'm not a huge fan of the caliper color, so I decided to have that changed. I sent the rotors and calipers off to the paint shop. I wanted the calipers color matched to the car, I also have black Wilwood vinyls to install on them! I also had the rotor hats done a nice satin black, so they don't get rusty. Turned out really nice. hoping to install them tonight! My Eurou front lip will finally be here tomorrow, after test fitting that will be off to paint as well. Seat brackets are coming Thursday, but my Recaro seats are still a few weeks out kindasad.gif.
Here are some random pictures.
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0891_zps2f0cxunv.jpg.html

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0926_zps2ko6cbyl.jpg.html

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0879_zpsz74eywds.jpg.html

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0930_zpshvrwzgo7.jpg.html

Posted by: bryanf Feb 20, 2017 - 11:37 AM

Awesome look.

Posted by: Csober Feb 21, 2017 - 7:17 AM

Thanks Bryanf.

Well I met with DHL yesterday to finally get my Eurou front lip, it has been a long time waiting.. Of course it was damaged, 3 long cracks, and 2 spots on the ends where chunks where missing... Really I could have repaired it seeing it was fiberglass but after spending over $600 on it I just was not in the mood. so i refused the shipment and am now contacting RHDJapan to see what we do from here. I really don't feel like waiting another 3 months to get a replacement that lets face it, will most likely be damaged also.. This sucks, not sure what i am gonna do for a front lip now.

Posted by: cheela Feb 21, 2017 - 10:12 AM

QUOTE (Csober @ Feb 21, 2017 - 6:17 AM) *
Thanks Bryanf.

Well I met with DHL yesterday to finally get my Eurou front lip, it has been a long time waiting.. Of course it was damaged, 3 long cracks, and 2 spots on the ends where chunks where missing... Really I could have repaired it seeing it was fiberglass but after spending over $600 on it I just was not in the mood. so i refused the shipment and am now contacting RHDJapan to see what we do from here. I really don't feel like waiting another 3 months to get a replacement that lets face it, will most likely be damaged also.. This sucks, not sure what i am gonna do for a front lip now.


that sucks. I hate when it goes like that.
same thing happened with my CF hood but I got a big discount on it because of that n it wasn't too bad so i kept it.

not sure if any of them are you style but you could do TRD splitters, TOM's lip, or C-ONE lip.

Posted by: Csober Feb 21, 2017 - 9:03 PM

Well got the big break kit installed! Man, it sure is big hahah. Here are some pictures! Luckily they just clear my wheels, I can hardly fit a credit card between the caliper and wheel laugh.gif
Stock Vs Wilwood:
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0967_zpspqq8tqja.jpg.html
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/F605384D-0192-4B34-8BBB-8ABEC0EB81F8_zpsh8jy5kpv.jpg.html

Who doesn't like it tight biggrin.gif
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0972_zpst3uacftc.jpg.html
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0974_zpspztd5mlq.jpg.html

Posted by: cheela Feb 22, 2017 - 10:14 AM


that's some tight clearance.

Posted by: Box Feb 22, 2017 - 2:26 PM

Well that's cutting it close for comfort.

Posted by: cheela Feb 22, 2017 - 3:01 PM

could you get by with sticking some 5mm spacers on them? or would that cause the wheels to rub?

Posted by: Csober Feb 22, 2017 - 3:34 PM

No, a spacer would cause issues with the fenders.I'm not that concerned, that distance (hopefully) will never change so clearance is clearance biggrin.gif

Posted by: Box Feb 22, 2017 - 4:07 PM

QUOTE (cheela @ Feb 22, 2017 - 2:01 PM) *
could you get by with sticking some 5mm spacers on them? or would that cause the wheels to rub?

I was thinking the same thing, a 5mm spacer just so then if for some reason you have play it won't hit but then that might shove the wheels out too much.

Posted by: njccmd2002 Feb 23, 2017 - 8:41 AM

did not realize they still make kits for celica

Posted by: BonzaiCelica Feb 24, 2017 - 1:35 AM

great upgrade. perhaps a custom 3mm spacer would be necessary at this point haha. may your im never kiss the caliper!

Posted by: Csober Feb 24, 2017 - 7:22 AM

Thank you! There is currently 3mm of clearance wheel to caliper. I may try a 3mm spacer just to give it some extra room. We shall see:) finally got the brakes bled and good god, this thing stops violently (if you need it to). Very happy with how it feels, I can't wait to hit some AutoX events this summer! between the suspension and brakes this thing should do extermly well.
So far with my luck of getting parts damaged I'm not getting too excited just yet, but my TRD roof spoiler will be delivered today. So fingers crossed.

Posted by: Csober Feb 24, 2017 - 3:03 PM

At least I didn't get my hopes up frown.gif ....
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_0985_zps73q3ifl6.jpg.html

Posted by: Csober Feb 28, 2017 - 8:46 AM

Not holding my breath on this but it maybe the end of the road with the celica. Just 3 days ago I had someone off me a lot of money for it, and it's enough to persuade me to let it go. I have been itching to get myself in a BNR32 and if this goes through that will be the direction I will go. I guess time will tell. In the mean time I have the car entered in the Tuner Galleria show in Chicago this Saturday. Anyone else gonna be there?

Posted by: Csober Mar 6, 2017 - 10:15 AM

So decided to not let her go just yet. Really haven't got to complete what all I want to do to the car. Now it is time to focus on performance. As tempted I am to drop this build 7 bolt 4G63 in the car, I just think it will be a bit more then what I'm looking to. I have decided to take the easy route and stick to a 3sgte. I'm not positive just yet on the 205 or 215 engine, I plan on buying the swap, and building the motor over the course of this summer, then come next winter I will do the swap. I would like around 500whp, should be enough to have some fun. Many parts are going to be custom fabricated such as the down pipe, aluminum exhaust, I/C piping, turbo manifold ect.. I think I will be going with the FP Xona Rotor 65*64 turbo. Should be an interesting build. I'm looking forward to it.
As far as drive train I will be converting it to AWD, it is not a option in my book to keep the car FWD. How stout is the st205 Trans & Diff? Obliviously with going with a large frame T3 turbo the Trq numbers should hit soft and kept relatively low so that should help save the drive train regardless. Any input would be great.

Posted by: Box Mar 6, 2017 - 1:45 PM

What is the deal with people not knowing how to properly package items for shipping...

I hear the fourth gen is the way to go these days, but since you're wanting to do an AWD conversion as well getting a front clip with all the other parts needed for conversion together would probably be the way to go.

Posted by: cheela Mar 6, 2017 - 4:16 PM

fawk!! that's some BAD damage to that roof spoiler...
shame too since they're definitely hard to find nowadays.

Posted by: Malek Mar 6, 2017 - 4:47 PM

The E154f is a pretty stout transmission and should be able to handle 500awhp fairly safely (especially if it's more for highway pulls than dragstrip launches with radials banging gears). Few high hp guys over on alltrac.net use it upwards of 6 and 700awhp. It's the center diff and more often axles that tends to fail on high hp applications though. Overall, no need to be too worried about catastrophic trans failure right off the bat.

The rear diff can take a beating as long as it's in decent shape beforehand and you use quality fluid, as I expect you would. thumbsup.gif

Posted by: Csober Mar 8, 2017 - 11:21 AM

Awesome! That is good to know!

Well I came across a set of my dream wheels for sale.. Couldn't help myself but to scoop them up. I can hardly retain my excitement lol. I can't wait for them to arrive, Truly I had no idea they made them in 5x100. Should look nice on the Celica! You all will have to wait to see finished pictures:)

Posted by: Csober Apr 24, 2017 - 7:46 AM

It's has been a while. I suppose I will do a small update:

Front seats:
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/front%20seats_zpspiu1aamc.jpg.html

Rear seats:
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/rear%20seats_zpsvhvkj6dc.jpg.html

New lug nuts:
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/lugnuts_zpsn664hp9z.jpg.html

New wheels:

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/wheels_zpsfu89fhjn.jpg.html
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/wheels%203_zpsjshgrrat.jpg.html
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/wheels%202_zpso8ntkusm.jpg.html
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/Regamaster_zpslr2iydc0.jpg.html



http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/cc_zpsxmeifspg.jpg.html
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/celica_zpsrchr6754.jpg.html

Finally got a nice undamaged front Eurou Lip! Just waiting on paint!
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/lip_zpsfkyvsxny.jpg.html

Also got myself a PC680 battery, love these little guys, Ran one in my Evo and all my DSM's light and small!
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/battery_zpsw2rq0f3r.jpg.html

I will be making a carbon fiber tray and stay to mount the battery in the trunk. Also got a externally kill switch, personally I hate these things, but if you are going to move the battery you need one. Luckily I think that it looks clean where I installed it. (Ignore the missing Toyota emblem, took it off for paint correction)
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_1105_zpsrouzvtah.jpg.html

I bought a 12gal fuel cell also, This I will be mounting in the trunk, I will be cutting out most of the trunk floor and make a tubular support for the fuel cell. Then the area surrounding the cell will all be carbon fiber as apposed to sheet metal, should help shed some weight. This will all be in preparation for awd that will be coming next winter. Hopefully i will be tackling the mounting and plumbing of the cell this coming weekend.

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/cell_zpspjsjfzxy.jpg.html
(Sadly they sent me the wrong one.. This one has no sending unit, I should have my replacement by Wednesday)

Lastly I installed my 7th gen short throw shifter, it was great and all but I hate how short the actual shifter itself was. Personally I like tall shifters. So I decided to try something a bit different. I went with a K Tuned unit that extends the shifter, and also relocates it 1" in any direction. Oh my how much I love this setup is unreal. It is simply amazing, moving the shifter closer to the rear of the car is great as well seeing I am tall and typically have the seat all the way back to be in a comfortable driving position. It is also aesthetically pleasing. I will be excited to bring this set up over to the 3sgte/ awd swap.

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_1109_zps9xhw7ouy.jpg.html
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/IMG_1111_zpsxftdhebg.jpg.html



Posted by: Bushmatic Apr 26, 2017 - 1:40 AM

Wow, that's quite an update! The fuel cell is an interesting touch. Why is an external battery killswitch necessary when relocating the battery? I've honestly never dealt with them, and it seems like that would make it easy for random people to come up to your car and mess with it. But I'm also guessing you don't leave your car out in the open for people to do that! biggrin.gif

And when you did the S2000 antenna mod, did you do the chop and glue method, or did you go all out and use a 7th gen antenna base (as in http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=62139 process)?

Posted by: Csober Apr 26, 2017 - 7:56 AM

QUOTE (Bushmatic @ Apr 26, 2017 - 2:40 AM) *
Wow, that's quite an update! The fuel cell is an interesting touch. Why is an external battery killswitch necessary when relocating the battery? I've honestly never dealt with them, and it seems like that would make it easy for random people to come up to your car and mess with it. But I'm also guessing you don't leave your car out in the open for people to do that! biggrin.gif

And when you did the S2000 antenna mod, did you do the chop and glue method, or did you go all out and use a 7th gen antenna base (as in http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=62139 process)?


The cell is only necessary because the location of the factory gas tank will be in the way of the drive shaft when going to AWD. The disconnect, it is ruled to be necessary for Ferrin group, and MSU racing auto X, along with any NHRA track in order to pass tech. If the battery is not in the factory location it is needed to have a visible external battery kill switch. Seeing I plan to mount the battery in the rear passenger side of the trunk I figured I would get the switch out of the way now haha. As for the S2000 antenna, it installed with the cut/ glue method.


Just ordered up all my gauges for the car. I plan to make a custom center consul that houses the gauges where the Hvac vents are located. I am really leaning to a Race pack for the gauge cluster itself, but we shall see. I got all Innovate gauges. In my opinion they make the best product on the market, and hands down the fastest responding Wide band available to date. So I figured all matching would go well.

Boost/ shift light
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/boost_zpskjzcvn5l.jpg.html
Oil Psi/ Temp
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/oil_zpspcjwi3yw.jpg.html
Wide band AFR
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/plus_zpsonayqvmm.jpg.html

Here is what I have planed for the gauge pod ( Not sure who's car this is, Ignore the poor Photoshop skills)
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/gauges_zpsyho8ln8m.png.html

Posted by: Box Apr 26, 2017 - 5:08 PM

Things just got serious.

I think for the battery kill switch it's needed under certain forms of sanctioned racing, though on some cars like the Miata the battery is located in the trunk from the factory so who knows maybe they have to add one anyway or not.

Posted by: JDUB Apr 26, 2017 - 7:14 PM

wow! great work man!

Posted by: jordisonjr Apr 27, 2017 - 8:43 AM

This is probably one of my favorite builds on the site right now.

I'm curious what your plans for the car are, aside from 3S/AWD swap? At first it looked like it was just going to be a sick bagged street car. But after seeing the fuel cell and all, it seems your building something for track as well?

Either way, awesome work. These wheels suit the car much better than the previous set up in my opinion.

Posted by: Csober Apr 27, 2017 - 8:54 AM

QUOTE (jordisonjr @ Apr 27, 2017 - 9:43 AM) *
This is probably one of my favorite builds on the site right now.

I'm curious what your plans for the car are, aside from 3S/AWD swap? At first it looked like it was just going to be a sick bagged street car. But after seeing the fuel cell and all, it seems your building something for track as well?

Either way, awesome work. These wheels suit the car much better than the previous set up in my opinion.



Thank you, as for the build direction I think it is quickly following the foot steeps of all my other builds. I would like a high hp, light weight street car, that can also pull impressive numbers at the drag strip. I don't want to loose a lot of the practicality of the car, but it is easy for me to get a bit carried away with a project. So I guess only time will till.

Posted by: BonzaiCelica Apr 28, 2017 - 2:26 PM

bro honda parts really? I thought it was bad enough that i have an s2000 antenna? bro got to pay to play!!!

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/s521597829 jk haha

sick rims yo. jdm status quo

external battery switch...?? weird

Posted by: kloudkicka Apr 30, 2017 - 9:05 PM

just went through your whole build thread, loooove what you've been doing with the celica, i follow your ig account as well, niice pic on the eurou front lip, i think it looks best on the 6th gens, been contemplating air as well, but who knowz, awesome car man

Posted by: jordisonjr May 1, 2017 - 8:36 AM

QUOTE (kloudkicka @ Apr 30, 2017 - 9:05 PM) *
just went through your whole build thread, loooove what you've been doing with the celica, i follow your ig account as well, niice pic on the eurou front lip, i think it looks best on the 6th gens, been contemplating air as well, but who knowz, awesome car man

Yessss. Dooo it!
And then flares laugh.gif

Posted by: Csober May 11, 2017 - 6:34 AM

Well, as I am sure most of know I put the Celica up for sale. I'm sure this seemed like a very random thing to do, especially seeing how rushed I was to sell the car. It didn't even take a week for the car to sell, and I couldn't be happier with how much. In case you are wonder wtf.. why? I had full intent of completing this build and to have fun with it. The reason being is that my "eleanor" came back up for sale. I tried to buy this car before but it sold a few days before I could make it there. I wasn't letting this happen again. As soon as I saw the car for sale I immediately put a deposit down on it. So here it is my new 1991 Nissan 300zx tt. The car is pretty wild to say the least. The car was completely built by Z1 Motorsports and owned by one of Z1's employees. It's a absolute monster with twin GTX2867's, built block and heads. On 93 it put down a conservative 631/521 to the wheels. I have never bought a modified car before, it's not typically how I do things, but knowing that Z1 is who did every bit of work on this car it doesn't concern me the least. Of course I will be changing some things to make the car my own, but nothing to dramatic. Here's a couple pics.
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/twin%20z%202_zps2braj9vn.jpg.html
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/twin%20z_zpsvadn02na.jpg.html
http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/Colton_Sober/media/00j0j_2k2mQExVlWa_1200x900_zpsjdcctim6.jpg.html

Posted by: sandusky1977 May 11, 2017 - 11:03 AM

Wow,. now I see why you parted ways with the Celica. Thanks again for the parts.

Posted by: BonzaiCelica May 11, 2017 - 12:51 PM

if the celica was a GT-Four Trim. would you have sold it??? you'd had a nice build going.....

Posted by: Box May 11, 2017 - 4:36 PM

Nice acquisition, I love the Z32.

Posted by: HectortheRican May 16, 2017 - 9:33 AM

Hands down, one of the cleanest Z32s I've ever seen. Shop built and 600+ whp? No one can blame you.
Wow, now that is a car.

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