johnnehh's Progression, 1996 Celica GT Options

[richee3]

Gauges on your A-Pillar look like s*** anyway, regardless of the fit. I'd save up and get Dustin's gauge pod, then do suspension.

[johnnehh]

Gauges on your A-Pillar look like s*** anyway, regardless of the fit. I'd save up and get Dustin's gauge pod, then do suspension.

Ripping off the useless gauge pod on friday, then saving for lowering springs

Then comes Dustin's pod. In that order.

[SwissFerdi]

Dude, I'd just forget about the gauges...honestly, it's ricey. You don't need them.

Save up your money for things that make sense, like the lowering springs you mentioned, and don't forget replacement shocks that go with those.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Oct 13, 2009 - 9:38 PM

[johnnehh]

Dude, I'd just forget about the gauges...honestly, it's ricey. You don't need them.

Save up your money for things that make sense, like the lowering springs you mentioned, and don't forget replacement shocks that go with those.

How long can I go without getting new shocks? (When I install the lowering springs)

[richee3]

Dude, I'd just forget about the gauges...honestly, it's ricey. You don't need them.

Save up your money for things that make sense, like the lowering springs you mentioned, and don't forget replacement shocks that go with those.

How long can I go without getting new shocks? (When I install the lowering springs)

First of all, that's a good order to get things in. (Refer to your earlier post about suspension and the gauge pod.) Second, your factory struts will last maybe a month on lowering springs. Don't waste your time with putting new springs on, then have to take everything back off to put new struts in later. Just save up and do it all at once. Take it from me.. I've had to redo my suspension 3 times now, because of lowering springs on factory struts, and it gets old, taking everything apart.

[SwissFerdi]

Speaking of, how hard is it to install the springs yourself? I always thought a compression machine was necessary.

[richee3]

Speaking of, how hard is it to install the springs yourself? I always thought a compression machine was necessary.

Nope. Depends on how good you are. I thought it was necessary too, so I rented it, but I didn't need it at all when I did mine. The OEM springs are taller than the springs, if you think about it. Since KYB's are OEM replacements, they should be too (But I cannot confirm that.) Just be careful that you don't push the strut down, or it's a pain to pull back out. But putting lowering springs on your car is an easy DIY job. Pm me if you want a more detailed explanation. No need to clutter jonnehh's thread. Jonnehh, same to you, if you buy lowering springs. I'd be glad to tell you how to install them. It's not hard at all.

This post has been edited by richee3: Oct 13, 2009 - 9:56 PM

[SwissFerdi]

Last post on this subject, I'll PM you when I buy the supplies...which will be a little while. But if I can save a few hundred doing it myself...I'm willing to go for it.

[delusionz]

Are you able to catch a video (safely) showing the boost gauge and the tachometer as you're driving? from a standstill and catch both part throttle and full throttle?

Curious to see on NA.

[johnnehh]

Are you able to catch a video (safely) showing the boost gauge and the tachometer as you're driving? from a standstill and catch both part throttle and full throttle?

Curious to see on NA.

I'll do it when this typhoon is over. Haha. Actually, I might go do it right now.

Just gotta be a bit safer than usual.

[delusionz]

My gauge springs right up to 0 with a bit of throttle. At 2000 rpm it springs up to about 3psi (or 4psi if I floor it)

[Rusty]

dont know if its been said, but you have a warning light on.

[johnnehh]

dont know if its been said, but you have a warning light on.

It's from the header. The cat is gone.

[johnnehh]

Are you able to catch a video (safely) showing the boost gauge and the tachometer as you're driving? from a standstill and catch both part throttle and full throttle?

Curious to see on NA.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCWcxhjXrzI

All those bright lights will be gone soon. I'm taking off all the rice stuff and doing things right.

This post has been edited by johnnehh: Oct 13, 2009 - 11:43 PM

[delusionz]

Wow interesting, so It never actually gets to 0?

And the OEM tachometer is a bit too generous?

[johnnehh]

Wow interesting, so It never actually gets to 0?

And the OEM tachometer is a bit too generous?

It's a cheap ricey piece of crap toy. I hate it. I'm going to burn it.

And it's about right. The video delays a little bit and makes it look off... I should have kept it at 3,000 rpm, it just looks off because of the video.

[CelicaST_CALI]

The boost gauge is hooked up?to wat?a Echarger? yea this typhoon is kicking my celicas ass

[johnnehh]

The boost gauge is hooked up?to wat?a Echarger? yea this typhoon is kicking my celicas ass

Vacuum... Like what it's designed for. It would actually be a helpful little tool if it read accurate readings.

[delusionz]

Nah the boost gauge is fine, just keep it. You've probably put screw holes in your pillar anyways.

It all looks fine to me, a little on the cheap side yeah, but still in proportion to the value / spec of the car at the moment.

Now that kinda stuff would not be acceptable on my GT4 lol, I have an HKS gauge, and interested in getting AEM AFR gauge from the US.

[2celicas2love]

i love the progress and love the car all around reminds me so much of my first celica '94 st in black. I believe this car looks best in black and your interior is so flawless love it!