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 Aug 15, 2012 - 1:59 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jul 5, '12 From Sydney, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hi Guys,
I've been lurking on the forums for a while and thought it was time to finally introduce myself and my Celica. Anyway, my name's Bill and I live in Sydney, Australia... I've had my Celica for a few months now, it's a 1999 Blue SX-R (ST204) and I'm it's second owner. I've uploaded a few photos to my profile. I've got a decent amount of mechanical knowledge and know how due to owning and maintaining a motorbike (1988 Honda CBR250R) which I'm currently rebuilding an engine for and doing another complete restoration of a 1989 model. But I completely understand that a car is a ****load more complex. So far the only things I've done the Celica are: New spark plugs, ignition leads and installing clear side indicators and I've had the oil and oil filter done by a mechanic, along with a quick checkup to make sure there wasn't anything wrong with the car that I didn't find. There's a few things I want to do soon and if you have any advice, that would be appreciated. I want to get a new stereo, I'm thinking of getting the Parrot Asteroid head unit and replacing all the speakers. Any suggestions on decent speakers that I can fit without any big modifications? Then, of course there's the performance mods I would love to do, but I don't really know anything worthwhile since I've got the 5S-FE under the hood and I don't want to spend much money, but I was thinking maybe a cold air intake. A turbo or supercharger is out of the question because I'm still on a restricted licence. The only other thing is that I need to change my brake pads soon, what pads do you guys suggest? Also, I'm getting my new number plates tomorrow, so I'll get some photos up once I get them on. Anyways, Thanks in advance for any advice and I look forward to getting involved a bit more on the forums |
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Aug 15, 2012 - 2:02 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 7, '07 From Corpus Christi, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Welcome to 6gc.net bro. Hope u find everything u need on here and look forward to ur build.
-------------------- From Japan to Texas my st202 follows me.
 Being different from every angle of the word, leading the Revolution (TOYOTA NATION) The RHD st202 that made it from Japan check it out. http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=78103 |
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Aug 15, 2012 - 2:05 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Congratulations and welcome! Hope you enjoy yourself here!
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Aug 15, 2012 - 5:15 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 25, '05 From Sydney, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Welcome
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Aug 17, 2012 - 3:07 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 5, '12 From Sydney, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thanks guys, I got my new plates on today, uploaded another photo to my profile... I managed to get ST 204 as my plates
I was surprised they weren't taken.I just pulled out my rear seats so I can start working on installing speakers this weekend and I ordered a head unit from overseas (Parrot Asteroid) which I should have in a few weeks. I just need to figure out what speakers to get I'm thinking of squeezing some 6x9s in the front doors and changing the tweeters and rears as well. |
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Aug 18, 2012 - 5:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 29, '12 From Las Vegas, NV Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Welcome to the forums!!
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Aug 20, 2012 - 8:54 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '03 From Lancaster CA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
(Parrot Asteroid) never heard of these
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1997 Supra TT 6speed 1997 Celica 3MZ/1MZ swap 1990 Celica All-Trac |
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Aug 20, 2012 - 1:51 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (Smaay @ Aug 20, 2012 - 8:54 AM)  (Parrot Asteroid) never heard of these Must be an Australian thing, like Vegemite. -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Aug 21, 2012 - 2:09 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 5, '12 From Sydney, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (Box @ Aug 21, 2012 - 4:51 AM) QUOTE (Smaay @ Aug 20, 2012 - 8:54 AM) (Parrot Asteroid) never heard of these Must be an Australian thing, like Vegemite. lol... nah I think the company Parrot, is french... The head unit runs a custom version of the Android operating system, so it will work nicely with my Android phone. |
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