JoshuaM's '97 Celica ZR, The Final Chapter - Goodbye |
JoshuaM's '97 Celica ZR, The Final Chapter - Goodbye |
Jun 28, 2013 - 12:08 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '12 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
That's why you instead mark them with "CAUTION" labels instead. More like *EXPLOSIVE* -------------------- ------------------------------| White '94 Celica | Bought 11/05/12 | Sold 12/05/15 |------------------------------ |
Jun 28, 2013 - 1:29 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
That's why you instead mark them with "CAUTION" labels instead. More like *EXPLOSIVE* Oddly enough I've seen women marked with both labels. -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jun 28, 2013 - 6:53 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '12 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
That's why you instead mark them with "CAUTION" labels instead. More like *EXPLOSIVE* Oddly enough I've seen women marked with both labels. LOL -------------------- ------------------------------| White '94 Celica | Bought 11/05/12 | Sold 12/05/15 |------------------------------ |
Jun 28, 2013 - 7:38 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Oddly enough I've seen women marked with both labels. Love, the kind you clean up with a mop and bucket... -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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Jul 1, 2013 - 9:06 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '12 From Brisbane, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Now now guys I told him that I would be opening a PayPal dispute if I didn't have a suitable replacement product or full refund by the end of next week (Which will be nearing my 45 day period to claim buyer protection which I should be able to win without even trying ). He replied getting very upset saying he will fix everything and I just need to wait, please wait, don't do that etc. etc. I snapped this pic near midnight on my way home from work the other night since I had my SLR on me (This is just where I was parked at the bus station). Only minimal light coming across from the construction sight (not like the pic shows) and no tripod or anything to lean on I took a couple and they turned out great on the camera, but this was the only one salvageable when I blew them up on the big screen I am having trouble finding inspiration to take any pics at the moment since I am just waiting to install the projectors Hopefully my wiring plugs will come this week -------------------- SOLD :( 1997 ST204 Celica ZR -----> See it here on 6GC! 2013 October Celica of the Month XD Now: '00 NB8B Mazda MX5 -----> See it here in off topic! |
Jul 1, 2013 - 3:50 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Be careful, he may just be stalling to get past the time you can open a dispute.
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Jul 1, 2013 - 6:47 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '12 From Brisbane, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Be careful, he may just be stalling to get past the time you can open a dispute. Don't worry, I wasn't bluffing, I will be opening a dispute even if he has already given me a new tracking number. This guy is getting none of my trust whatsoever -------------------- SOLD :( 1997 ST204 Celica ZR -----> See it here on 6GC! 2013 October Celica of the Month XD Now: '00 NB8B Mazda MX5 -----> See it here in off topic! |
Jul 18, 2013 - 9:27 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '12 From Brisbane, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Wheel Alignment
So last year when registering the car after the long drive home, the inspector found transport chocks in the front suspension -.- Needless to say, I had thought the ride was a little harsh on the way home, and the wheel alignment was right out. So I spent my $70 for a new alignment (which was a big deal at that stage of my life) but the tyre shop did an economy car setup on it without consulting me, and killed the turn in. Soooo.... In preparation for a big (silly) drive I got it done properly this time Toowoomba Cruise The next day I set off on a 400km cruise inland to Toowoomba with a couple of mates. We took as many back roads as possible, which included large sections of unsealed roads.... Lots of roads (and driving behaviors) that I wouldn't be able to do if I had some low and decent paint It was a good day ^Note the gravel in the wheels.... may have entered the shot sideways Probably my favourite shot; And a side shot, because I never get those Projectorrzzzz Yup... It finally happened!!! After ordering them in Easter, and waiting a number of weeks to finalize the sale, and 6 weeks shipping from Japan, and then another 3 weeks waiting for adapters since none of the stores around here could find HB4 plug adapters, I finally got them installed! I had tracked down a perfect set, however during shipping two of the tabs on one of the projectors snapped off :'( This delayed progress for a bit, but I got down to it the other day and did the repair; 5 minute araldite (2 part epoxy) to secure the tabs back in place, and then a fiberglass repair kit to strengthen it up For the wiring harness I bought the HB4 harness adapter, and used the H1 pigtails that came with the projectors, and just a simple cut and solder. And a quick little bumper change (lol, jks ) My mate thought that this was an adequate storage technique Then; I had a few troubles getting the under body plastics back together (I have leftover screws and leftover holes... and they don’t match ), but I got it done I got the bulb holders for the accent lights but no pigtails to wire up So I am on the lookout for some 3rd brake lights or side markers to use JDM door visors Some of you will have heard that I have had a few issues with my JDM door visors.... The good news is that I finally received my refund!!! Only after opening a PayPal dispute of course, but it was settled outside of the system. (I will link my conversations with the seller here soon – it’s a good read ) However, whilst settling the dispute I scored an epic eBay bargain from Japan; st202 door visors for $22 +p&p!!! XD They arrived in perfect condition this time, though oddly enough they came attached to the window linings! So anther 2 hours of my life gone, with a hair dryer and a not so sharp knife and I managed to remove them without damage – yay! I cheated to take some photos and haven’t installed it properly yet – I just need to clear off the last of the double sided tape – I’m thinking I will reattach with silastic. Mt Cootha I went for a super quick mini cruise after work today up to a popular lookout overseeing Brisbane... so close but I haven’t been up there since I was a young child, so why not Unfortunately there were no good photo opportunities with the view, but here is a panorama I made; And one on the side of the road – note that the camera was completely level in this shot...... the car was not AND PICTURES!!!! (‘Cause we totally haven’t had any of those yet) I bought calliper paint – red for the callipers and black for the rear hubs. Now I just need to find time where I can paint them and let them dry And I was told that my stuff in the UK would be shipping out this week, but I think we missed that boat -------------------- SOLD :( 1997 ST204 Celica ZR -----> See it here on 6GC! 2013 October Celica of the Month XD Now: '00 NB8B Mazda MX5 -----> See it here in off topic! |
Jul 18, 2013 - 9:36 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 12, '13 From Bulgaria Currently Offline Reputation: 53 (100%) |
Looking good, time for some HIDs now.
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Jul 18, 2013 - 10:25 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
damn that looks good!
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Jul 18, 2013 - 2:10 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '12 From Hanford/Fresno, Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
Everytime I see your car. It makes me miss how mine usedto be. gts rims and just side skirts. Lol. Them jdm projectors are a really big upgrade! Looking good!
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Jul 18, 2013 - 5:38 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Could you post any more pictures?
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Jul 18, 2013 - 6:08 PM |
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Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
Nice update, Josh.
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Jul 18, 2013 - 9:01 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '12 From Brisbane, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Looking good, time for some HIDs now. I have always been against them.... mostly because I think all of the ones I see are soo blue and just look horribly ricer, which I really hate. Since I've been watching Rentaspace's progression I'm now waiting to see how the 4.3k K HIDs turn out and I might go down that path. damn that looks good! ^.^ Everytime I see your car. It makes me miss how mine usedto be. gts rims and just side skirts. Lol. Them jdm projectors are a really big upgrade! Looking good! Yeah, its always a battle between cool bits and keeping it clean I have euro front splitters on their way, but I have been trying to hunt down some silver SSIII front splitters to go with my SSIII grill that is on its way Could you post any more pictures? What.... is that a challenge I hear... muahahaha Nice update, Josh. Thank you Hopefully you will have your own shortly -------------------- SOLD :( 1997 ST204 Celica ZR -----> See it here on 6GC! 2013 October Celica of the Month XD Now: '00 NB8B Mazda MX5 -----> See it here in off topic! |
Jul 19, 2013 - 4:19 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '12 From Hanford/Fresno, Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
Should just buy the splitter and paint it yourself. Lol. It's not that hard. It wouldn't come out perfect like the car but it'll be cheaper. I mean getting a shop to paint them will cost you just as much or more than what you spent on the splitters itself. Lol. At least in the states.
This post has been edited by ILoveMySilly97: Jul 19, 2013 - 4:19 AM -------------------- |
Jul 19, 2013 - 4:51 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '12 From Brisbane, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Should just buy the splitter and paint it yourself. Lol. It's not that hard. It wouldn't come out perfect like the car but it'll be cheaper. I mean getting a shop to paint them will cost you just as much or more than what you spent on the splitters itself. Lol. At least in the states. Yeah, and our paint shops are at least 50% more expensive than yours The thing is though that just buying a primer and paint will cost $100, but getting splitters already silver costs no more than any other colour (they just aren't available ATM ). -------------------- SOLD :( 1997 ST204 Celica ZR -----> See it here on 6GC! 2013 October Celica of the Month XD Now: '00 NB8B Mazda MX5 -----> See it here in off topic! |
Jul 19, 2013 - 6:54 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
$100?
I was thinking along the lines of a $5-8USD cans of primer, paint, and clear. This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Jul 19, 2013 - 6:55 AM -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
'93 MX-5 LE |
Jul 19, 2013 - 7:32 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '12 From Brisbane, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Serious? I'll have a look at what's available here then -------------------- SOLD :( 1997 ST204 Celica ZR -----> See it here on 6GC! 2013 October Celica of the Month XD Now: '00 NB8B Mazda MX5 -----> See it here in off topic! |
Jul 19, 2013 - 12:31 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I think DupliColor may actually make your colour in their Perfect Match line of products. If so doing it yourself would be a no-brainer.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jul 19, 2013 - 4:49 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '12 From Brisbane, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
I'm afraid your argument is irrelephant!!! .... http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...em=190872683721 XD There is 2 big scratches on it, so it will need painting eventually, but for now it will photoshop out They were listed last night at $149 USD and the seller accepted my offer of $101 USD + shipping. But I keep forgetting that the Australian dollar isn't at parity anymore so it cost me like $170 here -------------------- SOLD :( 1997 ST204 Celica ZR -----> See it here on 6GC! 2013 October Celica of the Month XD Now: '00 NB8B Mazda MX5 -----> See it here in off topic! |
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