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March 2005
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RA-23 vs TA-22 celica's
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Sat, 28 May 2005 00:45
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just wanted to start a topic asking peoples opinions on these two fine models of celicas in comparison with each other.
remember guys there only opinions so no need to get angry 
personally i find the ra23 a bit better looking, this is mainly because of the side veiw where the indicators have a vertical edge rather than being v'd towards the front. i also like the ra23 grill better.
it would help if someone could post up a few images of both (i dunno how)
feel free to comment on anythign realavent,
power, looks, accersories, weight, conversions, brakes, etc etc
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Land of Oz
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June 2004
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Re: RA-23 vs TA-22 celica's
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Sat, 28 May 2005 08:11
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Hi,
Search through the forum, in the (I think) General Section 'cos there was a similar topic not so long ago and I whacked some pics of TA22 and RA23 in the post.
I think the TA22 is better looking. I like it's flat bonnet. The biggest thing I dislike about the RA23 is the bulge in the bonnet. Some people like it and think it makes it look more agressive. I think it looks bloated and makes the front of the car fatter and less streamlined.
I find the front of each car (ie grille, parking light area) to be pleasing to the eye on both models. I prefer the TA22 grille, but I think the GT grilles of the RA23 series are the nicest. I prefer the amber indicators to be under the bumper and not built into it like the TA22, as opposed to the RA23.
I think the interior layout of the TA22 to be nicer and more fucntional and feels more "sporty". I find the TA22 steering wheel to be annoying with all those horn buttons and can see why people change it - though the GT steering wheel is totally different and quite nice.
You have a longer engine bay area in the RA23 so it is easier to put in bigger (ie 1GGTE) motors than the TA22, but then again, why would you put in anything other than the ubiquitous and delightful 18RG 
In the end, I find them both great looking cars and I'd be more than happy to own either. However, if given a choice (with everyhting being equal) I'd take the TA22.
These are my personal viewpoints, based on subjectivity as opposed to objectivity.
seeyuzz
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Tamworth
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August 2004
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Sydney
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September 2003
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Re: RA-23 vs TA-22 celica's
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Sat, 28 May 2005 10:27
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I love TA22's and RA23's as soon as i get my own place im getting one to start my dream project
POST MORE PICS PLEASE
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Tamworth
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August 2004
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Re: RA-23 vs TA-22 celica's
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Sat, 28 May 2005 10:35
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That is Tony Muscats drag ta22 he is from Mackay
theres ur pics
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Sydney
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September 2003
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Re: RA-23 vs TA-22 celica's
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Sat, 28 May 2005 10:37
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Thanks
HYPO23 is awesome its was in a recent ZOOM mag
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Land of Oz
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Re: RA-23 vs TA-22 celica's
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Sat, 28 May 2005 10:48
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Hi,
This is a long-nose JDM TA22....
The same model the superlative RA25 came from
seeyuzz
river
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Tamworth
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Re: RA-23 vs TA-22 celica's
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Sat, 28 May 2005 23:50
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River, didnt ever notice that until then, now i recognise the bonnet.
Yer hyp023 actually resides on toymods somewhere, iv seen him on here b 4 anyway
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Sydney
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Location:
Newcastle, Australia
Registered:
March 2005
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Re: RA-23 vs TA-22 celica's
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Sun, 29 May 2005 11:47
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Hypo23 would have to be my fave shape and colour, closely followed by AMV46S. The intercooler kinda spoils the front end slightly on those last ones, I like the grille that the RA23 has
All great looking cars though!
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Brisbane
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March 2005
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Re: RA-23 vs TA-22 celica's
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Sun, 29 May 2005 12:32
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yeh gotta love hypo23, looked sweet in the fast fours issue too. its good to see that 17's can look good on em too. i do like the old tough lookin 14's though.
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