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It was the all blue version from 2010. Which was closer to the time I got mine

In the market for some new wheels. Trying to move away from the GT4 rep look now that originals are more common in the states. Keeping hood and bumper though because it's the best upgrade from stock.

Have a few other updates I've done that I need to log as well and hopefully get some pictures up.

I've basically redone most of the suspension. Added BC coilovers, BRD front and rear motor mounts, axles, ball joints, control arms bushing, Suspension Technique sway bars front and rear.

Still need to get around to the MT transmission swap. I've also picked up what I believe is a TRD LSD that should fit the c52.

A few years back I picked up a running (but with some issues) turbo charged 1994 ST with some quality parts (HKS, Garrett, Tial, Apexi, BEGI FMU) as well as other upgrades (adjustable struts, GC coilovers, HR spacers, etc) I plan on swapping most of the parts over to mine and reverting the other 94 to stock.

I have some quality alpine audio- amps and DSPs that I need to install.

Need to order new leather as well.

On a personal note, had a second kid last year, a girl. Almost convinced my wife to name her Celica as a middle name lol. But ultimately it was vetoed. Maybe the next one.

Your Celica was one of the first ones I remember liking from this site when I joined back in the day!

Glad it's back up! When it's down all of the sudden you realize how much crucial info is on this site

It's been a long time since I've shown the Celica much attention. Paint is getting bad, suspension components need replacing, still wanting to do the manual swap, and interior seat covers are getting rough.

Over the last 18 months, I got married, we bought our first home, family vehicle, and had a son (also our first). Crazy how the car that was once my infatuation has now worked its way down the totem poll in my life. But still, it remains special to me.

Proud that I was able to get the Celica going for it to be his first ever car ride, since we only live about a mile from the hospital. Other than that it's probably sat 9 of the last 12 months, due to it taking me much longer to get around to fixing issues, even easy ones.

I've come to terms that progress is likely going to be a lot slower moving forward but I still want to keep track of the progress.

Next in line is to get the fuel system finally fixed. Ordered a new bracket, pump, and pressure regulator. That should get it running again at least.

After that I will do a more in depth suspension repair consisting of poly motor mounts, axles, ball joints, control arms bushings, and I have a set of brand new Falken tires as well. Debating on adding some 10-15 HR or Ichiba spacers.

Debating if I want to go ahead and swap the tranny while I have it up, but this will obviously result in more down time.

New audio system, since apparently I have a never ending desire to continue upgrading this system.

And then paint job, and possible engine overhaul. Still have some pieces to a supercharger project a started collecting for a few years back that got put on hold. This will likely be the last hurdle.

Also, I came across a good opportunity to buy a mostly complete FJ40 and 2 FJ40 parts cars.

My Celica is currently down but should have it patched up this weekend.

I'll check my schedule and see which of those dates works best.

They are reliable even when things are broken.

My auto tranny started messing up a long time ago, so i told myself when it gives out i can finally do a manual swap.

But it's been years now and it still gets me anywhere I need to go!

Interested in the sway bars if you're willing to ship?

This is the first off-road vehicle I've owned. Also, haven't had or even put thought into building another car since I got my Celica almost 10 years ago. Kind of strange having to share the love lol

Haha nice, love fj40s. Hope to get one of those too some day.

thanks guys. I've never been part of another forum, and checking out some of the Land Cruiser ones gives me a headache. Really makes you appreciate just how organized 6gc is.. even if the activity has dropped.

Recently picked up an older model Land Cruiser.

I read an awesome article about one of these and said if I ever saw one reasonably priced i'd get it. Sure enough a month or so later it comes along.

It's going to need some work but it does run. Most things are functional but it has been neglected.

Going to edit post later with some more details, but just wanted to introduce the latest edition to what will eventually become my Toyota collection.

Bump.

Still in search of one of these.

Discontinued and always missing at junk yards.

Lately i've been getting a bit bored driving my car and my bro recently got a stick shift 350. No one in our family's had a stick in years, so it was a cool to drive a sports car have access to driving it.

I had plans for a supercharger but i'm starting to come to the realization that I may have gotten burned on a project by a member here unfortunately.

So I figured the next best thing to do was to go for a manual swap. After searching for a running donor car with no luck, a 5 speed ST popped up in a local junkyard. I calculated the costs for each component in a spreadsheet and figured I can get away with a full swap for under $600, of course budgeting extra since these things rarely go without an extra expense or so.

I've read and researched and believe I have a full understanding into the installation. Only thing I'm still a bit stumped on is wiring. I haven't seen a good write up or explanation on how to do it with an OEM like wiring set up, where you have to depress clutch and using M/T ECU.

Going to keep reading but if anyone knows about it lmk.

I've already ordered my first parts and have more coming in, will pull the rest of the parts on Monday during half of memorial day sale. Also, bought some new suspension components for some are worn out.







The brake hardware on the left are older parts that i no longer need. Only mevotech part i will use from the picture below is the front sway bar end link.

Sorry guys I won't be able to make it. I have to go down to Austin and help check out some wedding venues.

I'd be wiling to head to Waco, I've only ever driven through so don't really know any good meetup spots.

Yeah I'd be up for another meet in March!

Here's a couple that I took! Hopefully we can get another one going again sometime soon

Yeah no worries man it happens.

I'll probably head out here soon if the weather stays calm.

Most everyone still on?

Also, text me if you can with ur name and screen name to have some numbers.

903-245-2106

Think we will be able to get 4-5 of us?

Denton is a pretty long drive for such a mini meet for me, especially with a distributor leak.

Mesquite's probably the furthest out I can go for a small meet, if that works for anyone else. sorry for late reply here

Great work guys. I sent a payment for 2 calendars so let me know if that's cool or if you need something else.

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What part of DFW? The closer to the Terrell area wld be better for my drive.

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I'd be down as well. Weekends are work best for me and willing to meet anywhere about 3 hours out from Tyler.

Voted!