 Just bought my first Celica today! |
 Sep 9, 2011 - 1:40 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined May 23, '11 From The Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hey guys,
I bought my first Celica today. It's a black '94 STI with the 7A-FE engine. I didn't pay alot of money for it, so there's some things to fix (there's a tiny little bit of rust), but all in all I'm pretty happy!   My future plans are to remove the front lip and either go '96+ with splitters or I'll look around for a TRD bumper (freakin' love it). Also, some wide 18" wheels and coilovers. Hope you guys like it! PS: I wanna thank my little brother for taking his day off to help me with the purchase of this car, and for polishing it all afternoon, lol! Thanks bro! |
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Sep 9, 2011 - 2:11 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 30, '11 From Albany, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
keep the lip, it looks fantastic and as stated before they are rare
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Sep 9, 2011 - 2:45 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Welkom, veel plezier en geluk toegewenst.
This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Sep 9, 2011 - 2:45 PM -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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Sep 9, 2011 - 4:28 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 23, '11 From The Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (NYp8tBaller07 @ Sep 9, 2011 - 3:11 PM)  keep the lip, it looks fantastic and as stated before they are rare Hmm, I don't know about the US but in Europe they're pretty common. I don't think it looks bad, but I fell in love with the TRD bumper. Anyone knows where to get one (or a replica)? @SwissFerdi - bedankt! 
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Sep 9, 2011 - 9:30 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 13, '08 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
looks very good for a 1994, that or a good camera.
This post has been edited by whatthe: Sep 9, 2011 - 9:30 PM -------------------- |
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Sep 9, 2011 - 9:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 30, '11 From Albany, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (Ehrgeiz @ Sep 9, 2011 - 5:28 PM) QUOTE (NYp8tBaller07 @ Sep 9, 2011 - 3:11 PM) keep the lip, it looks fantastic and as stated before they are rare Hmm, I don't know about the US but in Europe they're pretty common. I don't think it looks bad, but I fell in love with the TRD bumper. Anyone knows where to get one (or a replica)? @SwissFerdi - bedankt! IDK I feel the smoothness and simplicity of it looks better but thats my own opinion, get what ever you want =) -------------------- Power in Balance 90 ST coupe- Sold 95 ST hatch- Dead :’( 02 Impreza RS- DD |
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Sep 10, 2011 - 12:09 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 23, '11 From The Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (whatthe @ Sep 9, 2011 - 9:30 PM) looks very good for a 1994, that or a good camera. Heh, they're shot with an iPhone 4 so it's not the camera I guess.  It's freshly waxed and looks really good from a distance, but when you get close you can find some marks (and rust). All in all, I got what I paid for and I can't complain. Now I just gotta make her pretty with some wide 18" wheels and slam her to the ground! Here's some pictures of my old car btw; a 1992 Toyota MR2 N/A (2.0 3S-GE):    It was clean, only thing missing were coilovers. But I loved the SSR Professors and really want something like those on my Celi.
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Sep 10, 2011 - 12:19 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 30, '11 From Albany, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
I would go with a 17", 18" are pretty rough on our cars from what it seems especially if your going to drop it. Wow I must seem like an ass, I don't mean to be if it seems that way.
-------------------- Power in Balance 90 ST coupe- Sold 95 ST hatch- Dead :’( 02 Impreza RS- DD |
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Sep 10, 2011 - 12:22 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 23, '11 From The Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
You definitely don't sound like an ass lol, I appreciate any advice you can give me!
Do you know why exactly it's not smart to go for 18's? Looks-wise, our cars can definitely take it! This post has been edited by Ehrgeiz: Sep 10, 2011 - 3:05 PM |
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Sep 10, 2011 - 1:18 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 30, '11 From Albany, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (Ehrgeiz @ Sep 10, 2011 - 1:22 PM) You definitely don't sound like an ass lol, I appreciate any advice you can give me! Do you why exactly it's not smart to go for 18's? Looks-wise, our cars can definitely take it! Most people go for function before looks which contributes to peoples choice on 17's or 16 inch wheels but I think with 18's (also depending on size of tire and drop) there are clearance issues Someone please correct me if I'm wrong 
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Sep 10, 2011 - 1:45 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 20, '09 From Winnipeg Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
18's on a celica don't have clearance issues, depending on offset and tire size.
Mine rub the tiniest bit on the rear fenders on huge dips, but that can be solved easily. -------------------- -Protection mode, For when your amp tries to blow its load. 1995 Toyota Celica GTS - Daily Driver 1999 Chevy Cavalier - Winter Beater 1994 Honda Civic CX Hatchback - Dead My Celica! |
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Sep 10, 2011 - 2:12 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 27, '06 From Soda Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (91%) |
I want that lip. Someone needs to replicate that lip! Overall, I love that lip kit European Celicas got!
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Sep 11, 2011 - 11:47 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 4, '09 From coral springs florida US Currently Offline Reputation: 21 (100%) |
If you remove that lip send it to me lol.or better if they are that common try to get one and ill buy it from you.
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Sep 11, 2011 - 1:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 23, '11 From The Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Haha.. It's more of a chin than a lip, lol!
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Sep 11, 2011 - 10:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
I will gladly, gladly take that rear lip off your hands, if you ever get rid of it. Dankuwel en alsjeblieft.
This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Sep 11, 2011 - 10:35 PM -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
'90 MX-5 Mariner Blue '93 MX-5 LE '07 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 silver '15 Optima Grey '04 206 GTi silve |
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Sep 12, 2011 - 1:53 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 29, '05 From So-Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
ill take that front lip too.
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Sep 12, 2011 - 1:32 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 23, '11 From The Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Sep 11, 2011 - 10:35 PM) I will gladly, gladly take that rear lip off your hands, if you ever get rid of it. Dankuwel en alsjeblieft. The rear and sides are staying on, for now anyway. The front lip is definitely going off some time in the future, but for now it's fine. Thanks for all the comments guys!
This post has been edited by Ehrgeiz: Sep 12, 2011 - 1:32 PM |
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Sep 13, 2011 - 1:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 23, '11 From The Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Fresh pictures! Nothing changed, but thought I'd share them with you guys.
  
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Oct 2, 2011 - 6:48 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 23, '11 From The Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I sold my front and rear lip (sorry guys!). Now I'm looking for a Postert front (really rare
 ) and TRD rear splitters (or SS-III). Will also get my JDM tails this week.I heard a guy on this forum makes custom white/clear pre-facelift corners. Wolf-something? Need those too! |
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Oct 2, 2011 - 7:06 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 15, '09 From yonkers, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
-------------------- *Thing i want for my car(i wish i had money)*
-light blue tint (next step will do this right after i get my paint job) WTB Reasonably priced Projectors just Lows |
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