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Location: NSW
Registered: December 2004
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RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Fri, 25 November 2005 14:32
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Hi people,
I know Im gunna get flammed for this, but if we could keep the analogies of the celica to a minimum that be great. I know lots of people dont like this car for many reasons, but I (think) theres a some people who think highly of them, or at least respect their reliability.
I have owned my 82 RA60 for 2 years now, and although seriously considering an MK2 I will most probably keep it anyway. The Roll forward lights are fairly ugly when down, but in the "forward but not on" position they look ok. ( I usually drive with my park lights on)The engine was replaced before I owned it, with a 21R-U, its a tiny bit more powerful, I think its gotsome kinda air pump or something,(anyone know?) not sure of how it works, makes interesting noise though.
The car does look very nice from certain angles, Ive tried to capture most of them and there on my cardomain site, at the bottom of post. I just really like my car now, so anyone else who owns one or has owned one, just post details, pics, whatever.
Cheers, Andy
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Location: Melbourne
Registered: March 2003
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Fri, 25 November 2005 14:59
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I've kinda got an addiction to these cars.
I reckon they would make a wicked track car. Recipe for success:
ra65 xt
18rge with forged high comp pistons, spastic cam, ported head and oversized valves.
Strip the interiour down to a minimum.
ma61 rear irs subframe with shimed up lsd.
Braided brake lines and slotted dba rotors
nardi torino classic wheel with 30mm spacer.
Non powersteering rack and no powersteering.
ma61 flares and fat mother rims to suit.
Coilovers... etc
One day I will put together the above car but it might be a mit more hardcore track only style and not so streetable.
bloody a6 celicas, their an addiction.
I'd love to turn mine into what i've got above (although it'd be 22re not 18rge) but i have an rx7 now so i've gota devote myself to that :/
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Location: Cabramatta, NSW
Registered: May 2002
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Fri, 25 November 2005 22:00
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They're a very underestimated car, that's for sure.
Mainly 'coz they're fugly. :lol:\
But definately has the ability to humble some very exotic machinery (well, once you stick a decent engine in at least).
Oh, and they look pretty damn tuff when they're dumped down over some big wheels.
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Location: NSW
Registered: December 2004
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Sat, 26 November 2005 02:21
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Totoaly agree about dumping them, deep dish wheels look especially good. I cant figue out why theyre so addictive.. I bout my car basiclly from a picture of it side on. The hatchback side on looks uncanninly like Inspector gadgets car, from the 80's tv cartoon. Very similar, so being one of my fave cartoons from the 80's I think maybe thats where I fell in love with the design.
Has anyone seen the pictures of the RA60 rallying? Its got some kinda bodykit on the front so that it covers up the lights, and it looks way better. I wonder if it would be possible to make one? Check out this link,
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Pit/9975/vehicl es/GpB-CelicaTCTurbo.html
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Location: Central Coast, NSW
Registered: February 2005
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Sat, 26 November 2005 02:32
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Nark,
how do you find yours with the 1G-GTE in it?
Good?
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Location: NSW
Registered: December 2004
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Sat, 26 November 2005 02:38
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Yes nark! Details....
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Location: NSW
Registered: December 2004
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Sat, 26 November 2005 02:53
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Also
whats everyones top speeds of the celica? Mine got to 170 ish, by that speed it feels so loose and scary, and heat temp starts to rise quickly, maybe coulda gone a bit faster but would prolly overheat before it went any faster.
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Location: Melbourne
Registered: March 2003
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Location: NSW
Registered: December 2004
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Sat, 26 November 2005 03:25
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yeah I wish I had a 22RE, my dad used to have an 85 corona with a 22RE, Although it felt more powerful, the auto was geared so low that it would struggle even around 130 ish. It also had an annoying habbit of one you turned it off, the engine light would sometimes come on when you went to start it again, and it would not do anything, no ignition. Wait 10-20 mins and it would start no worries. weird.
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Location: NSW
Registered: December 2004
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Sat, 26 November 2005 04:11
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is that a celica?? this is just more evidence of one thing. THE JAPANESE DIDDNT LIKE US!! First they stick pathetic engines in all our cars, then they wack on roll forward headlights?? ARG
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Location: VIC, Sth Frankston.
Registered: July 2003
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Sat, 26 November 2005 04:23
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its called Australia in the early 80s = no unleaded
it looks like a e7x levin front end on a coupe
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Location: NSW
Registered: December 2004
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Sat, 26 November 2005 04:42
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Hey viper,
Checked under the collum,pedal still connected.Everything seems good there, checked fluid level, near empty.. thinking it might be busted hose or something.. oh and I just now discovered something terrible. Something that will shock and amaze you. And that thing is as follows. My celica HAS BEEN IN A CRASH!! I was looking in the boot for brake fulid, when BAM! I lifted the plastic matt which was under the carpet, HIDING some of the worst crash repairing ive ever seen!!!!!!! AND ITS ALL RUSTED TO SHIT! i could almost stick my finger through to the petrol tank!!! Im so mad. I bought this off my cousin, he must have known. BASTARD! Its obviously taken a big hit in the back, mostly on the right side. Ill get some pictures next coupple of day.
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Location: Melbourne
Registered: March 2003
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Sat, 26 November 2005 05:11
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wouldnt stress too much. u can pick up clean shells for cheap. just look around. grabed mine for 450
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Location: NSW
Registered: December 2004
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Location: Cabramatta, NSW
Registered: May 2002
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Sat, 26 November 2005 06:38
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Merudo wrote on Sat, 26 November 2005 13:32 | Nark,
how do you find yours with the 1G-GTE in it?
Good?
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It's awesome. The car the RA60 should have been from the factory.
Quick in a straight line and very chuckable through the twisty bits.
Had the car on dirt today in the rain. Had a blast.
I've had my car up to 230 and ran out of road. It was still pulling like a train and seemed like it was aiming for the limiter.
Before I lowered it, it was quite scary once it got to 170. Did weird things like having the rubber bits at the top of the side windows open up so that air was flowing through.
But once it was dumped, it was stable as... And no such weirdness..
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Location: NSW
Registered: December 2004
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Sat, 26 November 2005 08:29
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Nark,
How much you reckon it would cost for 1G-GZE to be dropped in my celica? Im tossing up wether to convert celica's engine, or buy an MK2. I love the MK2 but dont wanna be stuck with another slow engine for another year..or suggest a cheap more powerful (than 21Ru) engine for the celica?
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Location: Melbourne
Registered: March 2003
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Sat, 26 November 2005 10:23
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3tgteu
18rgeu
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Location: VIC, Sth Frankston.
Registered: July 2003
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Sat, 26 November 2005 12:56
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Intensevil wrote on Sat, 26 November 2005 21:23 | 3tgteu
18rgeu
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Those are the ultimate for bolt in imho...
however... 1uz would be interesting. M series has been done, but makes the car too front heavy, same with the JZ motors. If you wanted to get creative, you could do 3S or 1MZ.
I wouldn't mind seeing a 4agze in the front of a celica. AA63 in Japan had the first gen 4age, that I think would go alright, great for revs against the p00 21R.
1G is best bang for buck however, been done plenty of times, has proven itself.
Please I strongly suggest that you reconsider an MA61. Although the 5m-e isn't the greatest powerhouse out there. It will make a joke of your 21R. You will enjoy having the extra torque. When you can afford to move forward and get a real motor, provided you stay in the M family, there isn't much to a conversion. Engine mounts don't need to be touched
Ma61 isn't just about the power either. It's almost luxurious inside. The seats (provided they work) are a joy to be able to adjust. I can't get enough of how they hold me in while i boat around a corner.... The digital dash, its a nice novelty, many dislike it, but each to their own, you will get used to it.
W58, F series rear end with LSD, what more could you ask for ?
Anyways, enough of my dribble.
Cheers,
James
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Location: Cabramatta, NSW
Registered: May 2002
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Sun, 27 November 2005 02:21
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andyroo wrote on Sat, 26 November 2005 19:29 | Nark,
How much you reckon it would cost for 1G-GZE to be dropped in my celica? Im tossing up wether to convert celica's engine, or buy an MK2. I love the MK2 but dont wanna be stuck with another slow engine for another year..or suggest a cheap more powerful (than 21Ru) engine for the celica?
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I'd bank on a minimum $5k before even thinking of it. You'd be surprised how things add up during a conversion.
ViPeR_NiPPleX wrote on Sat, 26 November 2005 23:56 |
Intensevil wrote on Sat, 26 November 2005 21:23 | 3tgteu
18rgeu
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Those are the ultimate for bolt in imho...
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Yup. Definately the easiest and most simple. The hard part is finding one of those that's younger than your RA60...
ViPeR_NiPPleX wrote on Sat, 26 November 2005 23:56 | however... 1uz would be interesting. M series has been done, but makes the car too front heavy, same with the JZ motors. If you wanted to get creative, you could do 3S or 1MZ.
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Very difficult and expensive conversions. M and JZ engines would be too heavy anyway.
ViPeR_NiPPleX wrote on Sat, 26 November 2005 23:56 | I wouldn't mind seeing a 4agze in the front of a celica. AA63 in Japan had the first gen 4age, that I think would go alright, great for revs against the p00 21R.
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Not sure if the torque will be enough to be a good swap.
ViPeR_NiPPleX wrote on Sat, 26 November 2005 23:56 | 1G is best bang for buck however, been done plenty of times, has proven itself.
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Yup. There's a reason why the 1G swap is so popular.
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Location: Argentina
Registered: August 2003
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Tue, 29 November 2005 23:39
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Hi guys. I have an RA63 that here (Argentina) came with 18R-G, IRS with LSD, manual transmision and steering.
I bought it last year as a project car. It´s receiving a standalone ECU (Wolf) and individual throttle bodies as well. As a second stage, it´ll be fully rebuilt to special specs and turbocharged.
More info (ins spanish, but with loads of pics) here: www.celicagt.com.ar
Regards
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Location: NSW
Registered: December 2004
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Wed, 30 November 2005 02:14
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nice car man,
good to see someone caring for these ageing beauties... on a differnt note, has anyone ever run out of petrol? I have once or twice, theres just no warning!! You get a bit of chug, then BAM! no petrol. Its really annoying!
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Location: Argentina
Registered: August 2003
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Wed, 30 November 2005 04:01
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Haha, now that you mention it! I made a test once! I was so damn lucky that I ran out of it 1 block away from home and got there with the inertia
There is now freakin reserve light!
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Location: NSW
Registered: December 2004
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Wed, 30 November 2005 04:55
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thats so funny! the same thing happened to me, ran out bout a block away, using my speed I kept swerving to the left(making fuel run into lines) so little bit of rev, drop the clutch for a bit more inetia, back in and try to get some more revs.. My fuel meter, once half of tank is used, it is VERY inacurate. I have to go off Kms.
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Location: Melbourne
Registered: March 2003
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Wed, 30 November 2005 05:47
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my car ran out once. so i pulled over waited a few minutes cranked it up again and it worked. drove a km to the nearest servo and it died while in the driveway, pushed it to the pump and all was good
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Location: NSW
Registered: December 2004
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Wed, 30 November 2005 05:59
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Hey,
Ive been wondering for a while now, theres a button, sort of switch just to the right of the handbrake on my center console. It was disconnected, when I hooked it up, it shorted out and blew a fuse. Anyone know what this black switch is for? and if everyone has it?
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Location: NSW
Registered: December 2004
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Wed, 30 November 2005 06:03
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also think my diff?drivechain is going, at 80-100 ks,it makes this woop wooop woop noise? faster you go, the faster the noise repeats itself. Probably twice a second at 100ks...
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Location: Cabramatta, NSW
Registered: May 2002
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Wed, 30 November 2005 06:17
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Switch for raising/lowering the antenna?
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Location: NSW
Registered: December 2004
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Wed, 30 November 2005 06:21
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hmm,
suspected antenna, it is disconnected due to it being bent at some point in time(grr) but I thought the ariel was wired to raise and lower with the radio being turned on and off? No idea on weird drivechain noise?
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Location: Melbourne
Registered: March 2003
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Wed, 30 November 2005 06:23
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thats the switch toyota installed to blow up fuses, looks like urs is still in good condition though
that woop woop noise. is it coming from the diff? if so sounds like it could be on its way out. Open it up and have a look, replace the fluid and if it still does it swap for another. t series diffs are cheap so should be quite easy to find one
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Location: Cabramatta, NSW
Registered: May 2002
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Wed, 30 November 2005 06:29
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The antenna on the RA60s wasn't so smart to detect an ANTENNA signal from the head unit.
The noise, my guess would be the wheel bearing.
Is the noise dependant upon speed or engine load?
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Location: Ballarat, Victoria
Registered: March 2003
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Wed, 30 November 2005 06:29
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I would really like to see an 18R-GTE in an RA60. hint
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Location: NSW
Registered: December 2004
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Wed, 30 November 2005 06:29
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I actually remember now,
last time it was in for service, the guy said that the universal joint that connects drivechain to gearbox is on the way out? He said it might be expensive to fix
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Location: Tassie
Registered: October 2003
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Wed, 30 November 2005 06:49
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1ggte all the way !
i can't understand why toyota didn't think of releasing them in celicas.
I like the idea of a 1uz in a celica
cuz soon i'm going to keep the GA63 as a track car and i'd need a tow car.
i'm thinking of either a 1jzgte (my fave) or a 7mgte
but if a 1uz would fit it would be great for a tow car.
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Registered: May 2002
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Wed, 30 November 2005 07:40
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yeh, celicas are not bad
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Location: NSW
Registered: December 2004
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Wed, 30 November 2005 10:36
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Nark wrote on Wed, 30 November 2005 17:29 | The antenna on the RA60s wasn't so smart to detect an ANTENNA signal from the head unit.
The noise, my guess would be the wheel bearing.
Is the noise dependant upon speed or engine load?
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Definatly on speed, If I were to push the clutch in it still continues to make the noise. It gets less loud the slower you go, and also it repeats slower.
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Location: Cabramatta, NSW
Registered: May 2002
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Wed, 30 November 2005 10:48
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I'd say it's a wheel bearing.
Why not jack up the back wheels, stick it into gear and go around the back and have a listen.
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Registered: December 2004
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Thu, 01 December 2005 20:47
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hey guys,
just wondering if there's a celica that has the same shape as an SA63 but with a 22R in it?
is it called an RA65 coupe?
I've tried looking for pics everywhere but can't find it.
my mate says there are celica's with boots and 2R's not 2S'
Thanks guys!
if you could post pics comparing the coupe to the liftback that would be great as well!
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Location: Perth Western Australia
Registered: April 2004
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Fri, 02 December 2005 01:05
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Coupe: More Common in the US as the "GTS" Celica RA65
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Location: Perth Western Australia
Registered: April 2004
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Location: VIC, Sth Frankston.
Registered: July 2003
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Fri, 02 December 2005 02:09
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afaik,
all a6x celica coupes were badged as ST's
and all liftbacks were XT's
pretty sure ra60/sa63/ra65 came in both coupe and liftback
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Location: NSW
Registered: December 2004
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Fri, 02 December 2005 02:19
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ViPeR_NiPPleX wrote on Fri, 02 December 2005 13:09 | afaik,
all a6x celica coupes were badged as ST's
and all liftbacks were XT's
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Do you mean in America? Cos my coupe seems to think its an XT...
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Location: NSW
Registered: December 2004
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Fri, 02 December 2005 02:35
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85 MA61 diddnt agree with a tree?????
What happened???? How badly damaged is it?
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Location: Perth Western Australia
Registered: April 2004
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Location: NSW
Registered: December 2004
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Fri, 02 December 2005 02:55
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coFF33 wrote on Fri, 02 December 2005 13:39 | i dont know what your talking about in ya 2nd post there andyroo LOL
but XT is the Liftback and ST is the coupe in Aust
GT and GTS is the american versions - u can tell the difference between american and Jap/Aus versions when looking at the exterior by the rear fender vents
Us have a brake light in each vent and a red cover
Aus/Jap have a black slatted vent with no lights
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Yeah sorry, was talking to viper, I noticed his avatar said hes MA61 hit a tree..
This is weird, My coupe says XT, maybe in its life it was rebadged as an XT(for what reason I dont know) but it looks original.. Theres a pic on my cardomain site of the back, close up, its on page 4, have a look.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/635698/4
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Location: VIC, Sth Frankston.
Registered: July 2003
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Location: NSW
Registered: December 2004
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Re: RA60-65 thread, maybe
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Fri, 02 December 2005 03:43
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Ouch!
Thats terrible! Poor supra. Closest Ive ever come to a crash was actually in a boat. My mates and I bought a 14ft tinny, with 55hp Johnson. I was driving, mate was sitting on the bow, was at almost full throttle(bout 50ks) all of a sudden I saw a huge anchor rope floating on the top of the water, too late, went straight over it, caught the leg and prop, stopped us dead, smashed my head on windscreen. Still dont know how my mate held on the front
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