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So, they've changed the laws here but it looks like it's ok, I'll just have to get it certified as I'm increasing the power by a significant amount.

Now to put some money aside and keep an eye out for other parts that I want to install.

I really need to stop spending money on my bike as well but I don' think that'll happen soon lol

I'm sure it's fine, from what I remember reading, but I'll double check when I get home tonight.

I believe it has to do with engine capacity vs total vehicle weight, some stupid maths etc...
I don't seem to remember if power was even part of the equation.

The reason I want the clip is for the extra bits like the bigger brakes and possibly the climate control, projector lights etc... If I was to find a clip with everything, doesn't seem likely though.

I'm favouring the 3SGTE swap at the moment, the extra power is enticing

I'd actually prefer the BEAMS as it's going to stay my daily driver, there'll likely be less issues. But so far it looks like it'll be a pain to find a front cut.

But the 3SGTE might be the better option as I'd probably end up trying to squeeze a bit more out of the BEAMS, where I could leave the 3SGTE pretty much stock and have a huge gain over my current setup.

I guess time when the time comes and the cash is ready I'll go for what's available at the time.

To be clear, I'm not planning on a GT4 replica of any sort. I'll be going more for the SS-III look, though if I end up with the turbo I wouldn't say no to the GT4 front bumper

I did consider the V6 swap but the it seemed like it would be too much extra effort.

Hi guys,

I've decided that I'm keeping my Celica (st204) and will very likely be looking at doing an engine swap.

I was thinking a beams red top but then it seems like a 3sgte will be the easier option from what I've read.
I've read that the standard 5SFE manual tranny should handle it but I did see conflicting posts on this.

I'm planning on keeping it as a daily driver and just wanted something a bit quicker.

Has anyone in Sydney, Australia done this swap before and know a shop that has done the job before?

There's an ST205 half cut for sale at the moment but I won't have the cash for another few months, as I'm planning on installing coilovers and a few other things in the coming months before finding someone to do the swap.

Thanks

Thanks! That doesn't sound too difficult, I guess I'll pull the wheel off and have a look at what I'm dealing with, hopefully this weekend. It's gonna be the driver's side for me though, Aussie Celica lol

Thanks guys,

I haven't had a chance to look at it again yet. Is the power steering belt easy to tighten? I couldn't find anything about it in the manuals I have.

It doesn't seem to have any oil on it, I'm fairly sure it's on the loose side though.

Should it be as tight as the alternator belt?

Thanks guys.

I checked the alternator belt, it seems pretty tight, but I'm not really sure how tight it should actually be.

However, the tiny belt that below it seems pretty loose to the touch, though again, I'm not exactly sure how tight it should be.

Hey guys,

I've had this noise going on for a while, it doesn't seem to affect performance or anything and I can't track it down. (1999 SX-R 5SFE 120,000km)

Basically I hear a screeching noise which sounds like it's coming from the engine bay. It's most noticeable when I change gears and the revs drop and at specific RPMs or if I rev the car in neutral. It happens with a cold engine and at operating temp.

It makes the noise all the time, whether it's moving, stationary, in gear, in neutral, clutch in, clutch out.

I'm suspecting, belts, bearings in alternator, or one of the pumps or engine mounts but I can't really hear where it's coming from.

I'll try to get a recording of the noise, but it will probably be a bit hard to hear.

Thanks for any advice you guys have.

1999 SX-R

Thanks guys,

I've never head of those Speedbleeder fittings, I checked them out earlier today and they look like a worthwhile upgrade. Probably something I'd put on my bike too.

I'll definitely go past a dealer soon to see how much caliper rebuild kits are.

Hi guys,

I've realised that the rubber dust boots on my all four of my calipers aren't gonna hold up much longer and want to replace them.

Is there any online stores that have a good kit and will ship to Australia?
Is there any kits that include the covers for the bleeder valves? Mine pretty much disintegrated when I removed them.
I'd also consider getting a complete caliper rebuilt kit too if there's a good kit that someone recommends.

I'm also thinking of putting some braided lines on it too as my brake pedal still feels really spongy even after bleeding them, from what I've read, the lines for an ST202 should fit fine on my ST204, right?

Thanks for any input

Thanks for the info.

Would there be any other signs of that being the cause if I try to slow down using the hand brake? There is no noise if I slowly pull up the hand brake to stop from a low speed.
I only tried that to try and determine where the sound was coming from.

I'm planning to have a look again this weekend and I'll have a better look at the drum, but the weather is pretty bad here and I have nowhere under cover to work on my car.

Hi Guys,

I'm having an issue with the left rear brake on my Celica.

It started just before I changed my discs and pads and went away for around 800km of driving on the new discs and pads.

When I changed the brakes I regreased all of the caliper slide pins etc and bled the brakes and had absolutely no issues until the noise came back about 3 weeks later.
The grease on the suspect caliper slides did look a little dirty and dry, so I thought I solved the issue when I cleaned it up and regreased it.

I've had another look at it again and regreased it, it made the noise slightly less noticable for about a day and but now it's very audible and I can feel it in the brake pedal again, it only makes noise at about 30km/h and under.

The strange thing is the caliper seems to slide fine, very similarly to the other side when I grab it and try to move it around with the wheel on.

I there something else I should be looking at? Other than that the car seems to stop fine, though the brake pedal is a little spongy and still goes all the way to the ground if I press it when stopped with a little force.

Thanks

Hey,

I'm from Sydney and I've got myself a 1999 Blue ST204 SX-R Manual

Thanks for the info, It's happened again a few times since my post.

The door ajar and interior lights stay off as if the doors are closed when the issue is occurring. Should I still suspect the door, bonnet or boot sensors?

My boot and bonnet seem to be out of line (they are both sitting more so towards the left of the car, the gap running down the left side of the bonnet and boot to the body of the car on the left is smaller than the right) could that be a contributing factor?

I've read that the bonnet and boot can be re-adjusted, which I'm planning on doing soon anyway.

I'm starting to think the bonnet is the issue because the last few times only opening and closing the bonnet has stopped the alarm warning me that something is opened, but it still needs to be opened and closed a few times before the alarm will let me lock the car.

Hey guys,

I'm having issues with my alarm randomly going off and then when I switch it off and then re-arm it, it beeps like it's telling me one of the doors is still open, which they aren't.

So basically I go around the car open and close the doors, boot, bonnet until it shuts up. Usually it will then lock up OK but now it just keeps beeping every time I lock it like something is still open.

Has anyone else had any issues like this, it's really annoying and I can't figure out what the issue is. It seems to do it pretty randomly, it's done it a few weeks in a row and then stopped for a few weeks and now it's started again. I'm pretty sure it's done it a few times while parked at work too.

Car is 1999 Celica SX-R, with the stock Toyota alarm.

I've just installed an amplifier but it was doing the same thing before I touched the speakers and head unit..

Thanks

Never mind... A wrecker finally ended up getting a 6th Gen Celica so I went and picked up the part.
Ended up costing only $20

Thanks

Sydney, Sans Souci 2219

Thanks

How much would you want for it, shipped to Australia?
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Hi guys,

I'm thinking it's about time I get my stereo installed properly, so... I'm after a radio trim/bezel (whatever you want to call it), it doesn't have to be in perfect condition as I'll be hacking it up to fit my stupid head unit through it. I don't want to ruin the trim piece I have in my car at the moment, so that's why I want another one.

It needs to be off a right hand drive Celica though, as the part is basically a mirrored version of the left hand drive version. I'm having a bit of trouble finding a RHD bezel, there are plenty of LHD ones for sale on ebay etc, but obviously they are no use for me.

This is what I'm after:



If anyone has anything, let me know.

btw I'm located in Sydney, Australia.

Thanks

I just took my car for the first drive through our local twisties basically I did this route and a little more .

The front and rear strut bars are the only mod I have done. The car seems to have less tendency to understeer and it feels like I get a little more feedback from the road through the steering, it's definitely much more stable through the corners even on bumpy roads.

I might interested in these if you're willing to ship them to Australia.

Do you know how many KMs/Miles they've done?

Thanks

I got the strut bars installed today, I didn't have any bolts to bolt the front bar to the firewall so I've just got it installed as a 2-point strut bar for now, anyway... photos





I think they look awesome!

Thanks Vincent!