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Re: My GA61 Celica XX - Now 1G-GTE powered!
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Tue, 28 September 2004 09:49
 
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Thanks!
I'll grab a video of it tommorow.
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Wed, 29 September 2004 09:23
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I drove it today... 
Completely transformed the car.
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Wed, 29 September 2004 09:30
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Details man...we need details of how its transformed 
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Wed, 29 September 2004 09:41
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The power... just when you think it's gonna run outta puff, and be boring, it just powers on.
I've not had the chance to truely test it yet though 
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Thu, 30 September 2004 15:43
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The rear end squats in 2nd gear when the full boost kicks in...
Lights up both rear tyres with no trouble (open diff!!)
Boost comes on much quicker at night.
GT4 intercooler mounted up front isn't the best intercooler for the job  But thankfully I have a nice little ARC version to whack in when i'm not as poor!
After driving it around a bit tonight, I must say i'm pretty happy with it. Needs new brakes and suspension now.
Check engine light came on tonight once... turns out the air temp sensor wasn't working... AFM has the air temp sensor right?
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Thu, 30 September 2004 16:16
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How did you go for the rebuild specs? Did you get reciepts and part no.s and stuff? Not that you'd notice of course, with the fun you've had driving
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Thu, 30 September 2004 16:19
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I got some prices... the papers are in the car.
I dont have part numbers handy, but i'll try find out!
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Mon, 11 October 2004 02:21
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Fixed idling the other day... turns out the ISCV wasn't getting power 
I think it's time I found out what else isnt getting power
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Wed, 13 October 2004 03:47
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Damn it is hard to choose between suspension, brakes and performance stuff (BOV, intercooler, boost mod).
Suspension is starting to look like the winner for the next pay packet, new KYB inserts and shocks, king low springs! And if I have any spare change, ARC intercooler and HKS plumb back BOV 
How much should I expect to pay to get one end tank welded onto a bar&plate core?? I hope they can also weld a little bit of pipe onto this BOV, since it's currently atmo venting ricer bog down between gear changes crap 
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Wed, 13 October 2004 03:50
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Don't go KYB's, go Tokicos. The KYB's weren't as good.
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Wed, 13 October 2004 04:06
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Where buy tokico's in australia?
I can probably get some KYB's cheaper, so they are an attractive option.
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Wed, 13 October 2004 12:59
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The Tokicos for a Mk2 are easiest to source from the States on EBAY. The KYB's aren't available locally anymore.
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Wed, 13 October 2004 13:03
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KYB's are available locally anymore? Well that sure does suck!
I'll see what I can find still though, no point in giving up so easily
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Wed, 13 October 2004 21:08
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| HyDrA wrote on Wed, 13 October 2004 23:03 |
KYB's are available locally anymore? Well that sure does suck!
I'll see what I can find still though, no point in giving up so easily
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Might as well try, as others including me already have about 8 months ago. Hence Glen getting Tokiko's from the States and me going for Koni's.
In order of work, it should be suspension, brakes and then performance. Make it handle and stop properly, then think about going faster.
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Wed, 13 October 2004 22:18
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Yep, I've come to that conclusion
Ordering tokico's now instead of KYB's
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Tue, 19 October 2004 05:44
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Hooked up a cool little supercharger boost gauge from a boat on the weekend to get an idea of what boost I was getting. The gauge reads 1 under while just sitting around, and it looks a little abused, but it still works!
At max boost, I believe I saw it sitting at around 10psi (after the 1psi correction!) but I was looking more at the road at the time
If the gauge is reading correctly, I now have 2 bits of evidence to support the idea of this being a gen III engine. Crankshaft bearings were for the 3rd gen, and now the boost pressure seems to be around that of a gen 3.
There is another possibility.
While installing a newer oxygen sensor (mine was buggered) I noticed some scratches on the turbo compressor housing... these scratches looked a lot like writing. Looked closer, cleaned them off a bit, and they seem to have been replaced! So maybe the turbo's are from a 3rd gen? But that still doesn't explain the crankshaft... Maybe I should just be happy that my car is running
Speaking of running, it's running quite rich still. That and the cold start injector doesn't seem to be doing it's job. Oh yeh, I get an error code after a run up the freeway over about 90km/h... I made a thread about this in tech and conversions though
Tokico shocks I am buying tommorow, king springs should come very soon! yay!
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Tue, 19 October 2004 09:02
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How do we know the Gen3 bearings are different to the Gen2 though?
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Tue, 19 October 2004 09:11
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Hey, thats a good point
I think the best bet is that the bearings are for a late model car... I think they are listed for a cressida? I don't actually know off hand. They are apparently unique to the 3rd gen 1ggte. If someone can confirm this, that'd be great! But then, how many people actually rebuild a 1G...
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Tue, 19 October 2004 09:12
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| HyDrA wrote on Tue, 19 October 2004 17:11 |
Hey, thats a good point
I think the best bet is that the bearings are for a late model car... I think they are listed for a cressida? I don't actually know off hand. They are apparently unique to the 3rd gen 1ggte. If someone can confirm this, that'd be great! But then, how many people actually rebuild a 1G...
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Who said they were unique? I'd be interested to know. As for rebuilding a 1G, its on the to-do list
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Tue, 19 October 2004 09:27
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I had a quick check around the EPC. I found the bearing number for the Gen2 1GGTEU, then fed it into the parts translator, and it came up as the bearing number for a Gen3 as well
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Tue, 19 October 2004 09:41
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We (me and foursnmore) did something like that too, but when the bearings came, not all of them fitted...
My brain hurts too much to work it out right now. I'd say it was the big end bearings that were different. They did cost more...
All the seals and gaskets cost about $181 
The end result is worth it anyway... no oil leaks
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Wed, 20 October 2004 00:57
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Do you have the suppliers for your seals and gaskets? Or part numbers? I'm very interested...at that price.
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Wed, 20 October 2004 01:24
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Those are the prices Fours n More got them for... I suppose they'd have contacts in the industry. From what I remember, they were all genuine seals and gaskets.
Have you asked toyota for a price on the seals and gaskets? They should have a listing of them...
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX - Now 1G-GTE powered!
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Thu, 21 October 2004 02:58
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pics and video pllllllllease
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Wed, 27 October 2004 04:10
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I'll try get a camera tonight, but since it rained yesterday and my headlights are doing their crazy "do not go down" bit since last week, i'm gonna not take many exterior shots
You guys want some engine bay shots and that sorta thing? Any specific details that you're after?
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Wed, 27 October 2004 07:04
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Everything and a video
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Wed, 27 October 2004 07:25
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I took a few piccies when I got home.. i'll upload soon!
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Wed, 27 October 2004 07:51
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Here's the latest and greatest pics:
http://www.users.on.net/hydra/celixx/new
Enjoy!
Please forgive the dodgy intercooler mounting... i'm going to bother with proper mounting when I have the ARC cooler in there!
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Thu, 28 October 2004 10:07
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Got a little more done tonight... but some majorly important things imho!
Fuel pump triggers through circuit open relay now, the reason it wouldn't trigger before was that there was ONE ground wire that wasnt going anywhere, now it is grounded
As a result, the tacho seems to be working!! What a bonus
Headlights now go up and down again, the "pink" wire coming from the + terminal was really worn out inside 20 years of abuse and battery swapping can't have helped!
I'm pretty happy!
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX - Now 1G-GTE powered!
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Fri, 05 November 2004 01:32
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My thread has progress in it, so it isn't a JCMF thread
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Mon, 08 November 2004 02:22
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I am expecting the tokico's soon... within a week with any luck!!
The sooner the better though, I am sick of floating, dipping and bottoming out.
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX - Now 1G-GTE powered!
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Mon, 08 November 2004 04:07
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| HyDrA wrote on Thu, 28 October 2004 18:07 |
Fuel pump triggers through circuit open relay now, the reason it wouldn't trigger before was that there was ONE ground wire that wasnt going anywhere, now it is grounded
As a result, the tacho seems to be working!! What a bonus
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't I suggest it was an earthing problem HERE
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Mon, 08 November 2004 04:44
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I thought I had them all... seems I missed one
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Mon, 08 November 2004 04:46
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I dunno if I mentioned this, but the tacho still doesn't work that well, as soon as the engine gets into some heavy work (ie. on boost) the tacho doesnt read correctly. I need to bother trying to fix it.
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Thu, 18 November 2004 06:21
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I've got Tokico shockers and King low springs sitting behind me
This weekend I hope to install them... just gotta hope the strut cartridges aren't too hard to get out.
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Thu, 18 November 2004 06:22
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| HyDrA wrote on Thu, 18 November 2004 14:21 |
I've got Tokico shockers and King low springs sitting behind me
This weekend I hope to install them... just gotta hope the strut cartridges aren't too hard to get out.
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YAY!
Make sure you have large multigrips or stilsens for the front struts.
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Thu, 18 November 2004 06:28
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Yes, i've heard they are a challenge to remove
Can I soak them in WD40 to help removal? Might soak them tommorow night and then soak them again sat morning while I work on the rears.
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Thu, 18 November 2004 06:50
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| HyDrA wrote on Thu, 18 November 2004 17:28 |
Yes, i've heard they are a challenge to remove
Can I soak them in WD40 to help removal? Might soak them tommorow night and then soak them again sat morning while I work on the rears.
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Yep. Plenty of RP7/WD40 etc on the threads that hold the shocks in, and the brake nut at the end of the hardline in the wheel well. Make sure you get a set of flare nut spanners (even cheapies are OK) and if you need some spring compressors, I have a set you can borrow.
Or, if you don't want to use the springs again, use an angle grinder to cut the spring into 2 pieces. The King Lows don't need acompressor to be refitted.
Cheers
Michael B
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Thu, 18 November 2004 06:54
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Ahh yes, I will have to remove the brake line. Looks like i'm gonna need to get some brake fluid then.
Thanks for the offer on the spring compressors, but i've got some already
I dont have an angle grinder, but I don't wanna use those springs again... not when I have king lows!
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Thu, 18 November 2004 06:55
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| bbaacchhyy wrote on Thu, 18 November 2004 14:50 |
Make sure you get a set of flare nut spanners (even cheapies are OK) and if you need some spring compressors, I have a set you can borrow.
Or, if you don't want to use the springs again, use an angle grinder to cut the spring into 2 pieces. The King Lows don't need acompressor to be refitted.
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Flare nut spanners for???
And you can remove all the springs without compressors.
I hate spring compressors.
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Thu, 18 November 2004 07:27
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bbaacchhyy, i bought those strut casing things from u ages ago... so no fucking with the top nut bolt bit! yay!
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Thu, 18 November 2004 07:46
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| CrUZsida wrote on Thu, 18 November 2004 17:55 |
Flare nut spanners for???
And you can remove all the springs without compressors.
I hate spring compressors.
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Flare nut spanner is for the brake line nuts. Like a ring spanner (6 sided) with a slot cut out.
Remove std springs without spring compressors..... stand clear !!!
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Thu, 18 November 2004 07:48
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I'll use spring compressors anyway, I just plain don't trust springs
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Thu, 18 November 2004 07:49
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| HyDrA wrote on Thu, 18 November 2004 18:27 |
bbaacchhyy, i bought those strut casing things from u ages ago... so no fucking with the top nut bolt bit! yay!
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Fit the springs and shocks, and just change the whole thing over !!! Piss easy
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Thu, 18 November 2004 07:53
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Bah, the brakes don't have to come off.
I didn't take mine off.
I didn't even take the caliper off the strut, but if you are worried about stretching the line, 2 bolts later, the caliper can be zip tied out of the way.
As for taking the spring off without a compressor, put the car up on stands, jack the front strut up with a roller jack, undo the top nut, and slowly release the pressure on the jack.
The spring will uncompress, and eventually just fall out.
As for the rear, do the same, but unbolt the half-shafts from the diff, unbolt the sway bar, and unbolt the shock, then let the jack out slowly.
Time taken per spring without a compressor 5-10mins
Time taken per spring with it, fucknose, after 40mins of fucking around with the rear spring and a compressor, and having to do it up, undo it, do it up etc, coz i couldn't compress it enough, I gave up.
The 2nd rear one literally took less than 5 mins.
Just don't stand DIRECTLY infront of the spring when you let the pressure of the jack, just in case.
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Thu, 18 November 2004 08:00
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True the brakes don't have to come off.
Never used spring compressors on the rears, agree with your method. Dunno about the fronts though. I'd still use them on the fronts.
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Fri, 19 November 2004 09:14
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Installed king lows and tokico shocks today... it's definetly lower, stiffer, BETTER!
I practically have to sit on the ground and slide into the car now, or fall down into the seat
Taking the springs out without the spring compressors was kinda scary I've always used compressors just in case, ended up having to use them anyway for one of the springs...
The original front shocks were totally fucked, they were sinking just from gravity The rears were alright, but very weak compared with the tokico's. Yes, there is rear camber, but the power down isn't that bad.
Handling is fantastic now! Bushings need to be done soon
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Fri, 19 November 2004 10:03
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Pics or Ban.
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Fri, 19 November 2004 12:16
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Tommorow, when there's more light and I haven't been sleeping
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Fri, 19 November 2004 15:48
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Ok, fair call. But I'm going to come home after work, and I expect there to be pics
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Mon, 22 November 2004 00:41
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PICS BITCH!
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Mon, 22 November 2004 02:50
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Pics once I get hold of some!
As of 14th december I am working for Internode (http://www.internode.on.net) so i'll have more money for the car to eat up!! Haha actually I should be saving money anyway, using public transport... parking in the city is expensive.
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Mon, 22 November 2004 08:24
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Thanks to Cruzsida and JCMF's begging I grabbed a camera from work and took some pics.
They're huge and not 56k friendly, I cbf resizing them so don't complain
http://www.users.on.net/hydra/celixx/low
There's also a few pics of COROLA's car and one of a mates XR6... ignore if you like
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Mon, 22 November 2004 08:34
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And for some of you, who wanted a more side on shot, go here:
http://www.users.on.net/hydra/celixx/low2
Sorry that it's not really side on, but I didn't have much space to work with and I am too lazy to move the car right now
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Mon, 22 November 2004 10:11
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Still can't access the site from work
You'll have to drop by some time and show me !!
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Tue, 23 November 2004 01:09
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Sure will!
Are you going to SCS at all? I'm probably not since I have a 21st to go to the night before, but I do live nearby.
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Tue, 23 November 2004 01:31
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| HyDrA wrote on Tue, 23 November 2004 12:09 |
Sure will!
Are you going to SCS at all? I'm probably not since I have a 21st to go to the night before, but I do live nearby.
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Nope, busy as hell as well.
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Wed, 24 November 2004 01:12
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I think I need a wheel alignment... when going through switchbacks, wrenching the wheel from left to right, as it passes center it gets pretty damn tough to turn... just after I got the wheel alignment when I got new tyres it was alright at this, but I think I screwed up the alignment again Thats not mentioning the fact that the steering wheel is slightly rotated left while driving in a straight line
I heard there is a place in Adelaide that does old school wheel alignment, but I can't think of the name... any ideas?
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX - Now 1G-GTE powered!
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Wed, 24 November 2004 01:15
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| HyDrA wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 09:12 |
I think I need a wheel alignment... when going through switchbacks, wrenching the wheel from left to right, as it passes center it gets pretty damn tough to turn
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So, let me get this right.
If you were going through some witches hats type course, the car would feel like it lost its powersteering for a sec?
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