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newcastle
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November 2002
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RA-60 HELP
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Wed, 20 November 2002 15:59
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Hi, i just bought an 1981 model RA60 celica liftback as my 1st car , it's straight as and once i do a few adjustments - it needs a new clutch , aerial , and some mouldings and a dash ( what can you expect for $900?) but it goes fine - when the clutch goes in anyway... it's as good as new. i was just wondering what are the best and most cost effective ways of increasing the speed of the car??... and if there are any particular problems to look out for. thankyou.
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Location:
Brisbane
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July 2002
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Re: RA-60 HELP
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Wed, 20 November 2002 18:20
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Things to look out for:
Rust in the rear hatch.
KoC
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Location:
Canberra
Registered:
October 2002
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Re: RA-60 HELP
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Wed, 20 November 2002 18:26
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whats the process of fixing rust like that? can u get through rego with some rust? or should it all be fixed etc??
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Location:
Cabramatta, NSW
Registered:
May 2002
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Thu, 21 November 2002 06:56
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Also, I've heard that the timing chain tensioner is a source of problems... Happened to me... So if you hear a tapping from the front end get it fixed!
As for extra speed, save up for a 1G-GTE. The 21R-C is only good as a boat anchor.
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Perth
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: RA-60 HELP
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Thu, 21 November 2002 07:05
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Amen, I own a 1981 RA60...the 21R-C is a boat anchor  Do yourself a favour and wind a bit of timing into it, and run it on 98RON fuel. Makes it feel nicer and hopefully you can also get some better fuel economy out of it...
The tailgate is a killer and usually disintegrates...keep an eye on it. Take the panel off on the hatch and see underneath it.
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Banned member
Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: RA-60 HELP
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Thu, 21 November 2002 08:11
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hey dudes thought i may as well my 2 cents, i usually do anyway 
any r series motor is a shocker for timing chains, they eat through them like Mr T in a mardi gras
get a stronger clutch when you replace it, spend a few extra bucks and have a decent clutch that dosnt slip until it is absoloutly stuffed no other time and also one that last longer, im using a rpm heavy duty centreforce II i think it was around $600, but ive flogged the crap out of it and it lasted all through when i had the motor 'souped up' a bit
if you can find a supra interior in nice condition get it, they are getting long in the tooth and fit straight into your celica, they are way much nicer and sleeker
and get rid of the 21rc they are useless even as boat anchors
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Location:
Newcastle
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February 2003
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Re: RA-60 HELP
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Wed, 25 June 2003 12:07
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from the sounds of it there must be some 21rcs around for cheap
pm me if you have one or know of one around sydney or newcastle
or what would be a farely cheap conversion that people would recomend
i dont really need power i just want to the car to go
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