johnnehh's Progression, 1996 Celica GT Options

[delusionz]

He said it's not permanent, obviously he's missing the cup/pod. Just an early post to share his excitement about getting his 1st aftermarket gauge. What a bummer OOBE.

PS. How's boosting (or suctioning ) going without the crap in the back?

[johnnehh]

Maybe you haven't realized it, but that gauge doesn't look tasteful at all, especially in that spot. Just trying to steer you into a cleaner way of modding.

That's not where it's going to sit forever, I'm going to buy a red bulb for it and a pod to sit in a better spot

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He said it's not permanent, obviously he's missing the cup/pod. Just an early post to share his excitement about getting his 1st aftermarket gauge. What a bummer OOBE.

PS. How's boosting (or suctioning ) going without the crap in the back?

Haha. It pulls a little harder. It can keep up with my friends VR6 with lots of mods that runs a 15.2. I haven't been down to the track, but we'll see

I'm debating pulling out the subs. For racing definitely, but I think today I might yank the box out and see if it makes a big difference.

[whatthe]

Might as well take out the spare tyre if you havnt too.

[OOBE]

No biggie. Not flaming or being unfriendly. Just saying.

[Nartanian]

Not feeling the boost gauge.

[OOBE]

I'm debating pulling out the subs. For racing definitely, but I think today I might yank the box out and see if it makes a big difference.

With our cars, I've noticed that every bit of weight reduction makes a noticeable difference. I can clearly notice the contrast in boost response and how the car pulls from a dead stop. Might be a placebo effect, but other cars I've ridden don't seem to feel different with less weight in the back.

[delusionz]

Theres alot you can yank from the car without even changing the look or the functionality, I've taken out a medium dog worth.

It feels even better when your battery is mounted to the middle of the boot.

[Tigawoods]

eh not a fan of the boost gauge.

[johnnehh]

Ordered a few things...





And painted the bulbs for the gauges red with 'Radiant Fire' touch-up paint... Looks pretty good. I'll post pics when everything's done.

[SwissFerdi]

Not really feelin' this gauge direction you're suddenly taking...but good luck with it.

[97celiman]

why not just save for the actual go fast bits and pieces (ie...turbo) so you actually have a reason to get gauges? you started off strong...careful

[delusionz]

Or a suspension kit

[whatthe]

Should try get this if its still possible, for sleek approach.
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=63851

[johnnehh]

Should try get this if its still possible, for sleek approach.
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=63851

Couldn't afford it.

Got this instead;




Yes, I know there's a few things wrong with these pictures.

I'm going to clean my car up real well tomorrow, I'm going to the Fairfield meet on Saturday.
Those wires will also be cleaned up and hidden. It was just a test to see if I did everything correctly.

[johnnehh]

(cell phone pic)

Bought authentic Sparco brackets from upscaleauto (member), waiting for them to arrive.

[BeefyT]

(cell phone pic)

Bought authentic Sparco brackets from upscaleauto (member), waiting for them to arrive.

oooooo.....those are nice! how much?

[johnnehh]

(cell phone pic)

Bought authentic Sparco brackets from upscaleauto (member), waiting for them to arrive.

oooooo.....those are nice! how much?

$40 from my friend Jerry! Score!

The brackets were $180 haha.

[johnnehh]

Haven't updated this in a while. Hah.

Here's some of my progression!

I liked the look


Most interior lights are now red (looks less pink in real life lmao)


Digital Tach and shift light


Gauge pod and red bulbs


Switch to control cold cathodes


Hyper-White back up lights


Sprayed the rear Toyota emblem flat black (yes, I know, it needs some cleaning up)


Much lighter sub. A single 12" now instead of two 10"s. (The wiring is crap because I'm going to have to take it out when I go drag racing next weekend)


And last but definitely not least... SPARCOS!


Authentic Sparco brackets & sliders




I get to go racing in Sacramento on the 18th. Anyone wanna meet me there?

[sunwukongg]

Ordered a few things...





And painted the bulbs for the gauges red with 'Radiant Fire' touch-up paint... Looks pretty good. I'll post pics when everything's done.

how much did you get your pod for and from where?

[johnnehh]

Ordered a few things...

And painted the bulbs for the gauges red with 'Radiant Fire' touch-up paint... Looks pretty good. I'll post pics when everything's done.

how much did you get your pod for and from where?

$15 from ebay. It's a universal one.

I wouldn't recommend getting one, though. They don't fit our cars very well. There's a huge gap in mine. I'd spend some extra $$ and get the one that the member here sells. I bought this to get a cheap way out, and I paid for it with it looking horrible.