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Location: brisbane
Registered: December 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sat, 26 March 2005 14:06
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up date
i like the look of the good ol 162 with a dirty big fmic in the bumper....
thanks again karl for the shell....
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Location: Sydney / NSW
Registered: March 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sat, 26 March 2005 14:20
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berad wrote on Sun, 27 March 2005 01:06 | up date
i like the look of the good ol 162 with a dirty big fmic in the bumper....
thanks again karl for the shell....
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your welcome Brad. the hard work is all over mate...
Matt.
the bar looks awesome on the car mate...
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Location: Sydney, Australia
Registered: October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sat, 26 March 2005 23:00
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looking good brad!
and berad, that is going to be the ultimate sleeper
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Location: QLD, Gold Coast
Registered: February 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sun, 27 March 2005 06:38
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Just want to ask the st162 guys what Light bulbs they are using on their car? and what do they think of them,
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Location: Sydney / NSW
Registered: March 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sun, 27 March 2005 10:13
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how much of a pain in the ass is it to change the power steering pump.
I was like OMG...its easier to take out the whole engine replace the pump and put the engine back in.
took the whole bloody day.
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Location: Perth
Registered: October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sun, 27 March 2005 10:44
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After 19 years in the WA sun, my car's black trim was starting to look pretty bad. I've spent the weekend retrimming it and I'm very happy with the results!
Resprayed the front grille, black strip around the bumper and around the indicators, the windscreen wipers, the strip that the wipers mount on, the silver corners on the front windscreen, plus changed the water jets for current model Ford Falcon types.
Also sprayed the black strip around the rear bumper, plus the black section underneath the bumper, the mudgaurds and the rear wiper.
Still to come: spraying the front mud gaurds, the black side skirts and side strips.
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Location: Sydney, Australia
Registered: October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sun, 27 March 2005 10:50
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looking nice buck, but need some clearer photos
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Location: Perth, Western Australia
Registered: October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sun, 27 March 2005 10:56
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don't worry we'll have some killa pics of mine and his car tomoz... we are cruising and both goin crazy getting everything up to spec
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Location: Perth
Registered: October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sun, 27 March 2005 11:40
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djcougar wrote on Sun, 27 March 2005 18:50 | looking nice buck, but need some clearer photos
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Yeah, they're from my mobile phone. Truth is the blurriness is probably for the best
Looking forward to a steamy photoshoot with Matt tomorrow.
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Location: Perth, Western Australia
Registered: October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sun, 27 March 2005 12:50
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that sounds very gay
its the cars that will be steamy hot
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Location: Perth
Registered: October 2004
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Location: Perth, Western Australia
Registered: October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Mon, 28 March 2005 09:41
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thanks buddy, dont sell urself short...
i wish i had a body and paintjob as nice as urs!
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Location: Gold Coast
Registered: January 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Mon, 28 March 2005 13:04
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yeah brad looking very good yeha it got me stumped man..cause i got her RUNNING as soon i got power tot eh fuel pump on day one...it starting to shit me too!!!!
but yeah sleeper...muhahahaha..and i hope soon u picking me up in her on saturday night!!!! i mean i'm about to get jessie's gt-2 going and then yours will be..then cruise with my one and lance just got his running again...3s-gte's are starting to grow!!!
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Location: Melbourne
Registered: October 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Mon, 28 March 2005 15:00
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My 3sge gen 1 has a bit of a problem in terms of drivability...
If i start revving to 4000-6000 it sounds like its stressing majorly..
I've heard lots of engines do 4000 a lot easier than my motor...
What could it be?
I'm using magnetic oil (mainly coz its nice and thin, and second of all i got it for free)...
Could it have something to do with my o2 sensor?
any reasons for this?
Thanx for ur help!!!
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Registered: June 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Mon, 28 March 2005 15:35
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gt bar looks nice
personally I would advise against using thin oil's in old engines, as they will burn through it quite nicely. Has anyone tried the newish helix for high rpm engines? 25w 75 i believe it is.
As for the engine soundling like it's working hard, I've got nothing, maybe check your air filter, or maybe the baffles have broken in your muffler if the noise has changed a lot? Could just be it's natural sound though.
Question for those with amps and sub boxes in their celica's, How did you guys bolt, or attach, them to something? Would like to know as with my new alarm and all my car shouldn't be broken into again *fingers crossed* and stereo is first on the list.
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Location: Upper Northshore, Sydney
Registered: October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Mon, 28 March 2005 21:53
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my car sounded like it was severly struggling once it hit 5000rpm or so , so i put a uni-filter panel in (60bucks) and replaced the fuel filter (32 dollars) (this was a big diff) coz the stock one was still in there after 197,000km !! yeh the thing hits 6200prm no worries now , but i also replaced the exhaust with a high flow one - cat back.
yeh as for the amp mounting , mine is under the passenger seat !!! out of sight and out of mind !!!! apart from when someone kicks it in the back !! lol
oh yeh and for oil Castrol GTX2 !!! thats mine, it works well.
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Location: Sydney, Australia
Registered: October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Mon, 28 March 2005 22:50
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i mounted my amp behind my rear passenger seat. than ran the wires through it, it looks really concealed.
may i also suggest building a false floor, it helps with stablity, i havent done it myself yet, but its on my list of things to do.
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Location: Geelong.Vic.AU
Registered: September 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Mon, 28 March 2005 23:51
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Ey
I built a flase floor to mount my sub on, easy job, and looks very nice.
Cheers\
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Location: Epping, Sydney
Registered: April 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Mon, 28 March 2005 23:55
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charliechalk wrote on Tue, 29 March 2005 01:35 | gt bar looks nice
personally I would advise against using thin oil's in old engines, as they will burn through it quite nicely. Has anyone tried the newish helix for high rpm engines? 25w 75 i believe it is.
As for the engine soundling like it's working hard, I've got nothing, maybe check your air filter, or maybe the baffles have broken in your muffler if the noise has changed a lot? Could just be it's natural sound though.
Question for those with amps and sub boxes in their celica's, How did you guys bolt, or attach, them to something? Would like to know as with my new alarm and all my car shouldn't be broken into again *fingers crossed* and stereo is first on the list.
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I use the 25-70 Helix stuff (or whatever it is) "Sport" anyway.
She doesn't revv as freely now as with the thinnner stuff but also uses very little oil.
I think I will go back to the older stuff but when the time comes, switch over.
My car was also straining at high revvs because my sump had a dent which was obstructing the oil pickup which was adversly affecting 5500 revvs +, obviously
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Location: Geelong.Vic.AU
Registered: September 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Tue, 29 March 2005 00:29
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Ey rob,
Check ya pm dude, im in desperate need of a starter
Cheers
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Location: South Australia
Registered: July 2002
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Tue, 29 March 2005 00:54
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Motul oils are good, but expensive
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Location: Adelaide - Race Central
Registered: June 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Tue, 29 March 2005 05:04
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Mobil 1 10w-30
it revs and revs and revs and revs and revs......
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Location: Epping, Sydney
Registered: April 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Tue, 29 March 2005 06:02
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jonchai wrote on Tue, 29 March 2005 15:04 | Mobil 1 10w-30
it revs and revs and revs and revs and revs......
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yeah the thicker oils constrict the revs a bit - but offer more protection I guess
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Location: Sydney / NSW
Registered: March 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Tue, 29 March 2005 11:45
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well the car is lowered and lookin better. foglights are working as well
the giraffe factor is goooone...the wheels rub like hell now though.
had to change the rims to be able to drive without stuffing the tyres. heres a couple of pics...
still have 750kms to run in the turbo
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Registered: June 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Tue, 29 March 2005 11:59
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So there aren't any holes in convenient places in the boot that I can just stick a bolt through? Hmm, might do a false floor over the whole area with and use the spare wheel centre to hold it in place so it doesn't jump around, is that what you guys did?
Just don't want things moving at all really thanks for the help
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Location: Coffs Harbour
Registered: October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Tue, 29 March 2005 12:09
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hey mate i mounted my sub onto a thick piece of wood i put under the carpet in boot and bolted the sub using brackets into it works a treat
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Location: Sydney, Australia
Registered: October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Tue, 29 March 2005 13:00
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looking excellent karl!
welcome back, im sure you missed your scrubbing action
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Location: Gold Coast
Registered: January 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Tue, 29 March 2005 13:04
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i got a 3s-ge starter aswell anyone???
I'm about to start my custom boot and shit with a flase floor and i'll do a right up and shit so wait a bit and i'll post continueing pics!
Nezza
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Location: Melbourne
Registered: December 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Wed, 30 March 2005 07:35
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Matt that front bar definitely looks the goods-kudos
Karl, finally its back on the road-how much did you lower it and how much does it scrub?
With regards to amps, i have 2 with one under each front seat/Its simple-just use short self tapping screws and put them through.It makes it really freaking hard for people to steal them coz they have to take your seats out first.
I have no updates on my car coz im a poor bastard-i do plan on starting to sand and prime my car panel by panel soon though so i can get it ready for a respray.Im thinking of going Holden Sting Red or Mazda Venom Red instead of the yota Monza.Still thinking bout it. Im also gonna be getting my rocker covers powder coated and im gonna redo my wheels.THats it on the list for the moment.
Catcha guys
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Location: Melbourne
Registered: December 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Wed, 30 March 2005 10:27
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Okay guys ive found a nice st162 for sale for cheap-good body (2pac respray) with black interior and either leather gt4 seats or ma61 seats,AC, power windows and 140k km. Now it comes without reg yada yada yada, but im thinking of buying and swapping all my shit over-so shocks, sway bars,rims stereo etc. Id take the engine out and freshen up/reco it all too.
Now, after this what do you think i could realisticly get for my car with all of the running gear from the new one? Keeping in mind that i just replaced the clutch and power steering pump i could probs even sell with a RWC. HOw much you think i could get. I'll even do a quick spray job on the bonnet and roof.
Thanx guys, your input is greatly appreciated.
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Location: Melbourne
Registered: March 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Wed, 30 March 2005 10:54
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Need to know - which are the filler and drain holes on the S53 gearbox? I found a plug at the front of the box, but when I open it the fluid rushes out with the car level so I'd assume that to be the drain? Or is it overfull? Is the drain bolt the one below the driveshafts on the diff? Quick reply would be appreciated!
BTW: Got my radiator professionally cleaned today - almost entirely blocked! Waiting to see if they can save it, 20 tubes or so were unable to be unclogged so they left it to soak overnight.
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Location: Sydney / NSW
Registered: March 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Wed, 30 March 2005 12:57
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smashed_wombat wrote on Wed, 30 March 2005 20:54 | Need to know - which are the filler and drain holes on the S53 gearbox? I found a plug at the front of the box, but when I open it the fluid rushes out with the car level so I'd assume that to be the drain? Or is it overfull? Is the drain bolt the one below the driveshafts on the diff? Quick reply would be appreciated!
BTW: Got my radiator professionally cleaned today - almost entirely blocked! Waiting to see if they can save it, 20 tubes or so were unable to be unclogged so they left it to soak overnight.
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the one near the diff and drive shaft is the drain hole..which uses a bigger socket ,and the top bolt is the filler usually a 17mm, if oil runs out when u open it it could be the box is overfull or simply the angle at which the gearbox is on.
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Location: Epping, Sydney
Registered: April 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Wed, 30 March 2005 13:16
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StuC wrote on Wed, 30 March 2005 20:27 | {snip} and either leather gt4 seats or ma61 seats{snip}
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dude you have GOT to tell me what seats they are! I need new seats so bad
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Location: Gold Coast
Registered: January 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Wed, 30 March 2005 15:01
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i need them more....i got a hole on my drivers one...."spring pokes out and pokes de balls...och och och.." lol
Nezza
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Location: Melbourne
Registered: October 2003
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Location: QLD, Gold Coast
Registered: February 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Thu, 31 March 2005 04:27
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TRD-ST162 wrote on Thu, 31 March 2005 14:00 | To make u all jealous these are my seats.. That came FACTORY with my st162 celica sx 1986 model
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Well i'm not jealous cause i got those seats as well
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Location: Geelong.Vic.AU
Registered: September 2003
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Location: Melbourne
Registered: October 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Thu, 31 March 2005 06:03
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doobs wrote on Thu, 31 March 2005 15:54 |
as do i
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But ur car isn't from 1986 hehehe...
I"ve never seen a 1986 model with the features I was lucky enough to get...
Especially the seats. where they are rare factory option?
I've never seen a st162 that wasn't a st162 or a white lightning with these seats...
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Location: Sydney, Australia
Registered: October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Thu, 31 March 2005 08:40
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lol adrian, do you sit right on the steering wheel? it looks like that seat cant go anymore forward
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Location: South Australia
Registered: May 2004
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Location: Adelaide - Race Central
Registered: June 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Thu, 31 March 2005 11:36
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Jealous.......JEALOUS
am i the only one with Bride's????????
Who's laughing now!!!!!
jokin man... looks fantastic. they look comfy too!
and practical
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Location: sydney
Registered: July 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Thu, 31 March 2005 11:56
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Hey Robst162
I was on my way home from work (bout 9 30pm)and i saw ur car i think.
Looked like urs.
It was at the lights on castle hill rd and highs rd
U gave it abit of curry and it sounded nice as, and went pretty fucking quik for a st162.
U dont still have a NA gen 3sge under the hood do u cos ur car impressed me.
Wot have u got done 2 it.
(sorry for the spelling and punctuation ive just finished a long day)
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Location: South Australia
Registered: July 2002
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Thu, 31 March 2005 12:07
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djcougar wrote on Thu, 31 March 2005 18:10 | lol adrian, do you sit right on the steering wheel? it looks like that seat cant go anymore forward
| Granny position??? I call it sensible position, can get good leverage on the wheel to correct things quickly when driving like a dickhead Or just trying to avoid an accident...
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Location: Perth, Western Australia
Registered: October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Thu, 31 March 2005 13:26
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RobST162 wrote on Wed, 30 March 2005 21:16 |
StuC wrote on Wed, 30 March 2005 20:27 | {snip} and either leather gt4 seats or ma61 seats{snip}
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dude you have GOT to tell me what seats they are! I need new seats so bad
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yes im with rob... my seats are ruined, just wondering what are the available direct bolt in seats that can fit in an st162
also rob... where did you mount the switch for your foggies... or are they wired in with something else?
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Location: QLD, Gold Coast
Registered: February 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Thu, 31 March 2005 23:11
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Hey dudes, how much would you pay for a 3sge K&N panel filter? i'm going back to the box!.
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Location: Epping, Sydney
Registered: April 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Thu, 31 March 2005 23:38
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olihaub wrote on Thu, 31 March 2005 21:56 | Hey Robst162
I was on my way home from work (bout 9 30pm)and i saw ur car i think.
Looked like urs.
It was at the lights on castle hill rd and highs rd
U gave it abit of curry and it sounded nice as, and went pretty fucking quik for a st162.
U dont still have a NA gen 3sge under the hood do u cos ur car impressed me.
Wot have u got done 2 it.
(sorry for the spelling and punctuation ive just finished a long day)
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lol hey bro.. yeah I was there about 9.45pm last night.. and I ALWAYS give my car curry heheh 'cause it loves it, anyway, camry wanted a piece of me glad you got to enjoy it too! thanks man
yeah it sounds great, goes great, is great.. I love my baby if you want to see what's going on under the hood just check my sig man.. I can't be bothered typing them all out soz! lol
Foggies -> Switch is beside the "four slot" money thing between handbrake and shifter it is a single slot rocker switch from MA61.. I will take a piccie
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Location: Melbourne
Registered: October 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Thu, 31 March 2005 23:38
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I'll have u know that the location of my seat gives better control when in Drift motion, and shifts the weight of my body(a very minimal 55kgs)more towards the front of the car
haha I like the back part of the seat all the way up because it really hugs u in with these seats, just locks u in, when i move the seat move back like the passenger seat i tend to move around quite a bit on corners, i find that these seats are best when all the way up as they feel like a real bucket...
I love em..
hehehe
What would the st185 seats be worth..
Oh yeah forgot to mention these aren't electric unfortunately, only the gt4 seats are...
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Location: brisbane
Registered: December 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Fri, 01 April 2005 03:08
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id have to say im not a fan of the looks of the gt4 seats
but then again ive never sat in one
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Location: Adelaide - Race Central
Registered: June 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Fri, 01 April 2005 06:35
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*bump*
as if the AW11 guy's ever get a chance to catch-up!!!!
NEVER................................
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Location: Melbourne
Registered: December 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Fri, 01 April 2005 07:00
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Okay so as it turns out the car has a full black leather interior, a full black trim!!!and as far as i can tell they are re-trimmed MA61 seats. The only thing leading me towards this notion is that they have an inflatable(pumpable) lumbar support thingy....
Electrics all work except for that pesky little no lights behind heater controls but im used to that.It has been in a small bingle from what i can tell on the FRHQ and slight RHQ but they are both straight, rust free and not filled to the shitter with bog.
Its also got a set of genies extractors so there will be a set up for sale very soon if someone wants them!!!!Shocks are still good too and the gbox feels amazing.IM glad that ive waited coz thisa is gonna turn into a real gem. Tints great too and its just plain sweet-i cant wait till i take ownership of it next week sometime, then its engine oput and sending the head off to get some slight porting,inlet and exhaust port matched, a skim and some new valve seals.
I'll let you know whats happening guys
oh, and Jonchai i think you mean SV21-the AW11 is an MR2
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Location: Gold Coast, QLD
Registered: April 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Fri, 01 April 2005 07:11
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Hey Stuc,
Sounds like it is all going to go well for you, keep us updated! Would love to see some pics, especially of the interior. And after doing that write up for ya, I bet the thing already has power windows!
Might be interested in those extractors too.....I'll let you know.
-Matt
PS - I think Jon was referring to the AW11 thread.....they are on 28 pages (we're on 33) and none of us want them to catch up!
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Location: Perth
Registered: October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Fri, 01 April 2005 07:18
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They are gaining on us pretty quickly...
I've been concidering disabling the power steering in my car. I don't mind the feel of the car without it, in fact I like it for cruising. Parking is a little hard, but nothing impossible.
I'm going to get a Haynes manual off Mad180 (he has a spare) and then I'll start looking into it. I guess in the long run I'd like to remove the power steering and air conditioning for performance reasons. The only big loss I can see with losing the power steering now is that it would hurt the resale value if I do anything permenant.
PS: Does anyone have a front LHS indicator/park light cluster for sale?
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Location: Melbourne
Registered: December 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Fri, 01 April 2005 07:25
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It certainly does have power windows!!!no sunroof tho, but i suppose i dont need that with AC!
So guys, what do u reckon i could get for my car(current one) with a home respray and body job with all oiginal stuff.Keeping in mind that its serviced religiously evry 5k kms and has a new clutch and power streering pump. It will also have new brake pads all round. Do you think that asking 3500 would be too much?
PLease help me guys!!!!1
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Location: Sydney, Australia
Registered: October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Fri, 01 April 2005 07:42
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hey stuc, the car sounds awesome, and im defitionly interested in those extractors
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Location: sydney
Registered: July 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Fri, 01 April 2005 10:36
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good work robst162
good work
shit how much did the beams gear box cost u and how hard is that to find
it would have some mad ratios have u run ur car down the quater yet or around wakefield park i would be interested to c the times
once again sorry for the spelling and stuff just finished another long day
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Location: Perth, Western Australia
Registered: October 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sat, 02 April 2005 01:43
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StuC wrote on Fri, 01 April 2005 15:00 |
Its also got a set of genies extractors so there will be a set up for sale very soon if someone wants them!!!!
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hit me up with details as soon as you know buddy
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Location: brisbane
Registered: December 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sat, 02 April 2005 06:19
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do yous really think it would be much of an advantage to lose p/s?
its like takin off air con i didnt notice wen i took mine off
anyone taken the p/s off?
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Location: brisbane
Registered: December 2004
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sat, 02 April 2005 06:21
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im thinking about gettin a limo = real aggressive lsd.....
there about 1200 bucks ... but need to be instaled into ur gearbox.....
if cxan get a few might get cheaper
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Registered: June 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sat, 02 April 2005 08:42
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TRD-ST162 wrote on Thu, 31 March 2005 14:00 | To make u all jealous these are my seats.. That came FACTORY with my st162 celica sx 1986 model
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Hehe, I put my phone there too
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Registered: November 2003
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Re: ST162 dedicated thread
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Sat, 02 April 2005 09:02
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as do i, its the perfect spot
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