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Byatch
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Next Step? *long post* Mon, 20 October 2003 11:49 Go to next message
hey all.

got into a rut with the continued improvement of my rt104 corona
so, any thoughts on what would be a cost-effective next step?
just so you know what i have, i thought i would post a list. i know not all of it is prodent to the question, but hey...

Toyota Corona RT104 1973 model
Engine: 18RC

Intake:
sports air intake
Webber carburettor

Spark:
high performance coil
high performance spark leads

Head:
unknown performance cam shaft
shaved head
oversize valves
flowed head

Block:
40 thou oversized pistons

Exhaust:
Genie extractors
2in sports exhaust
high flow sports muffler
18inch resonator

Drivetrain:
replacement celica clutch
celica 5 speed gearbox

Brakes:
replacement brake pads/shoes

Suspension:
*edit* - now in the works - */edit*

Wheels/tires
Celica mag wheels
Bridgestone B245 tyres

internal:
Nissan Primera seats
Sports steering wheel
Sports gear knob

In Car Entertainment:
Kenwood 4x45W head unit
6-inch 3-way sansui speakers in front doors
6x9-inch 3-way sansui speakers in rear parcel tray


anyway, thoughts?


cheers

[Updated on: Mon, 20 October 2003 12:27]

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Norbie
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Re: Next Step? *long post* Mon, 20 October 2003 12:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
You have nothing listed under suspension... there's some pretty obvious scope for improvement right there!
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Byatch
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Re: Next Step? *long post* Mon, 20 October 2003 12:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
on the topic of suspension, i think it is gas suspension, maybe gas/oil. would oil shocks give better handleing?
note: i am a uni student, i cant afford to go nuts on the rona atm
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Re: Next Step? *long post* Mon, 20 October 2003 12:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
oil is great, but it has a nasty tendency of splitting at the seals if it gets over compressed, thus kinda screwing your handling

I went for some KYB gas shocks. not quite as tough as the oil, but more reliable (and comfortable - but I dont care about that Smile)
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Mr DOHC
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Re: Next Step? *long post* Mon, 20 October 2003 12:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
boost the crap outta it Very Happy

or bass
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Byatch
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Re: Next Step? *long post* Tue, 21 October 2003 03:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
nah, soundsystem is fine as is.
and i don't think i want to go for a boosted ride

so, other than suspension, what else can be done?
btw, i have to keep is inexpensive, as i am at uni

cheers

<edit>
come to think of it, "ride" is fairly "americanized"
i'll replace that with "vehicle", or "automobile"
</edit>

[Updated on: Tue, 21 October 2003 11:19]

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ae86drift
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Re: Next Step? *long post* Tue, 21 October 2003 03:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
i hate the word "ride"

and as for your car
... full suspension makeover !
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draven
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Re: Next Step? *long post* Tue, 21 October 2003 04:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
stickers!
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biased99
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Re: Next Step? *long post* Tue, 21 October 2003 05:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
ae86drift wrote on Tue, 21 October 2003 13:25

i hate the word "ride"




Seems we're becoming more "Americanised" by the day...I notice people are saying things like "in a couple days" now too...Just becuaes the yanks say it, doesn't necessarily mean we have to.

The only "ride" I own is a VFR750... Laughing

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Chris Davey
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Re: Next Step? *long post* Thu, 23 October 2003 00:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
do you mean in contrast to 'in a couple of days'? Confused
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Re: Next Step? *long post* Thu, 23 October 2003 00:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
coupla days maaaate... Beeeeeewdiful! Very Happy
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Lambolica
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Re: Next Step? *long post* Thu, 23 October 2003 03:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
I'd say suspension as well (seem that it is now underway)

how good condition is the webber?
That would be an area that would make a difference if it is poorly tuned or in need of rejetting.

and somthing that I continuously work at is the interior of the car... play with door trims, change dash colour if you feel the need . I spend most of my time inside the car so I like it to be comfortable, I'm also learning things like retrimming and building door pods etc. All practice for my project car.
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Byatch
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Re: Next Step? *long post* Thu, 23 October 2003 15:26 Go to previous message
hmm, had thought about rejetting the webber, only problem is that i don't know exactly what model number it is!!!
it has no serial numbers on it, infact, nothing other than:

"webber
Patented
Made In Spain"

will get some photos, so you can all have a speculate as to exactly wtf it is.


cheers
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