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Location: Madrid - Spain
Registered: August 2002
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SOLD:- gold28 - RA28 Celica with 1G-GTE
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Tue, 26 April 2005 03:31
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Well boys and girls, my RA28 is up for sale. A lot of you know the car and know how it looks and performs. If you want to know more about it, have a look at my web site,
gold28
Here is a summary of the car.
Model: Celica RA28 1977
Engine: 1G-GTE donated by a GZ20 Soarer
GA70 Intercooler
Bleed Valve Running 15-16psi at intake
Power at wheels 149kW
Paint: Not sure, supposedly it is from a S70 Volvo
Wheels: Remotec Borbets 16x7 Hand Polished
Tyres: Front - nangkang 205/45R16
Rear - Tornado 205/50R16
Gearbox: Supra 5 speed
Diff: E series from a MX2?? Corona
Currently 3.9:1 Ratio
Suspension and Brakes: MA61 struts
RA60 Lower control arms and ball joints
MA61 calipers and discs up front
RA28 Drums at back
Springs and Shocks - don't know what brand they are, shocks are getting a little tired.
Interior: All pretty much the standard RA28 stuff retrimmed in grey velour Looks good though
"wood grain" steering wheel and gear knob
Boost/Vacuum gauge where the clock was
VP/VR Commodore door map pockets/speaker pods
Custom backlit gauge faces (so I can actually see them at night)
Sound: Alpine CD player
Alpine 6inch splits for the front running off a V-net amp
2 MTX 15inch subs in the hatch running off a Alpine V12 Amp.
Comes with spare 1G-GTE - good motor but needs big end bearings. I can give you the part numbers and contact details of where to get the parts.
Spare rust free and straight doors and bonnet.
I am asking for $8000 for it.
Performance wise, it makes about 150kW at the wheels and any monkey could get into it and run a 13 second 1/4 mile. I ran a 13.7 and I can't drive a nail through balsa. Given a locked diff and sticky tyres it should run mid to high 12's easily enough. Currently the only thing slowing it down is a big lack of traction.
I use it as a daily driver and since putting the gen3 in it, it hasn't given me an ounce of trouble, so it's a fairly reliable car. Driven sensibily, it is fairly economical, well a lot better than a standard RA28 anyway. Obviously if you plant your foot, it will need a little more fuel to make 150kW
Here is a couple of photos for you. Check out the web page if you want more.
[Updated on: Sun, 01 May 2005 08:29]
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Location: sydney
Registered: July 2004
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Re: gold28 - RA28 Celica with 1G-GTE
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Tue, 26 April 2005 03:53
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Very nice mate, good luck with sale
Kav
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Location: Melbourne
Registered: April 2005
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Re: gold28 - RA28 Celica with 1G-GTE
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Tue, 26 April 2005 06:27
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Pretty bangin, not sure bout those rims though.
Sounds quite worth at least 7...
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Registered: August 2004
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Re: gold28 - RA28 Celica with 1G-GTE
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Tue, 26 April 2005 08:13
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if i had the money that would be mine without a doubt..
good luck with the sale.. You're car is hot.. you're crazy to be getting rid of it..
-Anna-
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Location: Sydney, Shire
Registered: April 2004
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Re: gold28 - RA28 Celica with 1G-GTE
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Tue, 26 April 2005 08:38
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why u selling it man? she is so hot
are u starting a new project?
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Location: Melbourne
Registered: January 2005
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Re: gold28 - RA28 Celica with 1G-GTE
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Tue, 26 April 2005 09:16
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DDDAAAAAYYYYYYMMMMMM!!!!
I want!! seriously though 8k is a bit steep for me atm but i may be able to convince my dear other half, i may be wrecking my MX-6 if i can get a decent amount ill buy it off you.
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Location: Madrid - Spain
Registered: August 2002
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Re: gold28 - RA28 Celica with 1G-GTE
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Tue, 26 April 2005 10:11
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I am moving overseas for a few years and cannot hold on to it for that long. Believe me I tried every way to convince myself not too sell it, but you can't have your cake and eat it too, it has to go.
I will start another project but not until I get back to Australia.
As for the wheels, some people love em and others don't. I think they kinda suit the car and if the person who buys it doesn't they can put what ever they want on it.
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Location: Madrid - Spain
Registered: August 2002
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Location: parra
Registered: June 2003
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Re: gold28 - RA28 Celica with 1G-GTE
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Tue, 26 April 2005 12:11
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the video link aint workin for me!
very nice car. i'd say you'll sell it very quick.
hold out and you'll get your price.
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Registered: September 2002
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Re: gold28 - RA28 Celica with 1G-GTE
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Tue, 26 April 2005 22:52
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you have pm!
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Location: Madrid - Spain
Registered: August 2002
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Re: gold28 - RA28 Celica with 1G-GTE
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Wed, 27 April 2005 00:19
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Sorry about the video, it looks like I may have reached my webspace limit, I will have another go at it tonight.
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Location: Madrid - Spain
Registered: August 2002
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SOLD:- gold28 - RA28 Celica with 1G-GTE
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Sun, 01 May 2005 08:27
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Sorry everyone, the celica has found a new home.
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Location: Sydney
Registered: February 2005
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Re: SOLD:- gold28 - RA28 Celica with 1G-GTE
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Sun, 01 May 2005 09:49
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Where did it go?! Congrats to whoever got it...
If only I had the money! Did u get enough pics of it before u gave it? Hope u did! That was a gem of a car. Hope u are able to get another one just like it when u come back dude!
Take care!
JP
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Location: Sydney
Registered: November 2003
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Re: SOLD:- gold28 - RA28 Celica with 1G-GTE
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Mon, 02 May 2005 00:43
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Congratulations Glen, is the car still in the club?
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Location: Northwestern Sydney
Registered: August 2002
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Re: SOLD:- gold28 - RA28 Celica with 1G-GTE
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Mon, 02 May 2005 01:14
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Toymods Club Treasurer
Location: Sydney
Registered: May 2002
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Re: SOLD:- gold28 - RA28 Celica with 1G-GTE
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Mon, 02 May 2005 02:49
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Well done with the sale, I hope you got what you wanted for it & its gone to a good home.
I hope we'll see it around.
I'm going to lock this thread now so it doesn't get dragged up again in 3 years when someone else is looking for one.
The board sends its best wishes to you & your family for your move.
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