| Mar 1, 2007 - 10:05 PM | Forum: Engine/Transmission/Maintenance · Post Preview: #531962 · Replies: 5 · Views: 1,639 |
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QUOTE(Bigmeanbulldog55 @ Mar 1, 2007 - 12:58 PM) [snapback]531733[/snapback] For an auto trans in a 99, those prices are too hateful. Manuals cost less, but the labor putting it in is always what kills. It's really not too hard to do. You'll need a helper, jack stands, a good jack, and a nice set of tools and you can get it done. It'll take awhile. You can go buy a Hanes Manual for the Celica, and it will give you step by step insteructions on how to change one. Any can with a 5sfe, the 2.2 liter Toyota motor, will have the same auto. Unfortunately, that's just Celica's and Camry's. But, there are a lot of Camry's with autos. Make sure you get one from a 96 or newer car, to make sure it wires up okay. I'm not sure if there is a difference in the wiring from OBD1 to OBD2 in the transmission, but it's a better safe than sorry kind of deal. Good luck. Already have the hanes, so thats one step down. I also have access to a good garage and tools, so theres another major step, and a mechanic to help. woot.  Thanks for the advice, ill go searching for a camry to rip apart. |
| Mar 1, 2007 - 11:07 AM | Forum: Engine/Transmission/Maintenance · Post Preview: #531679 · Replies: 5 · Views: 1,639 |
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Well, long story short, Ive got a problem with my current transmission that can't realistically be fixed without changing it into a new housing, or just getting a new transmission. What are my options on transmissions? what transmissions are roughly compatible with a more or less stock 99 celica, and what can get me the best bang for the buck, performance wise, in an auto ( if thats even possible ). If not, what cars have the same tranny's, so i could just get a pull from a car here? For reference my toyota dealer wants 900 for a used tranny, and 700 to install it, and im aiming to spend quite a bit less than that, if at all possible. |
| Oct 22, 2006 - 7:21 PM | Forum: Buying/Selling · Post Preview: #494846 · Replies: 5 · Views: 1,806 |
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QUOTE(block @ Oct 20, 2006 - 7:53 PM) [snapback]494354[/snapback] i have a 94-95 GT hatch laying around. it's black with the wing and everything, including glass. lmk i want 300 for it...i wont ship it cause of its size and it's a big product. pick up only.  btw, in great condition Color? pics? |
| Oct 22, 2006 - 7:09 PM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #494842 · Replies: 39 · Views: 5,775 |
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I paid 9500 for a 99 GT with 38k miles. |
| May 11, 2006 - 3:54 PM | Forum: Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring · Post Preview: #432952 · Replies: 20 · Views: 3,306 |
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QUOTE(snapshotgt @ May 11, 2006 - 2:56 PM) [snapback]432924[/snapback] Yes, you can get LEDs to to spread the light properly. They are called refractor LEDs. I have them in my gauges, and look great, they also match all my other interior lights that are blue. The link that chanh provides also shows another non-LED option, they are called Polarg bulbs, but they do come at a price. ~snap At his suggestion, I got a set of Blue Refractor LEDS ( http://www.vleds.com/ or ebay ), and I am VERY impressed. I will try and post a picture of my gauges later, if i can |
| Apr 29, 2006 - 1:54 PM | Forum: Engine/Transmission/Maintenance · Post Preview: #427902 · Replies: 3 · Views: 1,577 |
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QUOTE(Rayme @ Apr 29, 2006 - 1:43 PM) [snapback]427899[/snapback] vibration is can only mean you have worn motor mount, the only thing dampening vibration from the engine Hmm. I have reason to believe the motor mount has been replaced, anyway. Oh well, if it causes significant problems, its all warrantied. |
| Apr 29, 2006 - 2:51 AM | Forum: Engine/Transmission/Maintenance · Post Preview: #427818 · Replies: 3 · Views: 1,577 |
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Ok, having had almost every little easily repairable cosmetic thing fixed, and having the CEL fixed ( Looked around, and lo, the MAF was actually UNPLUGGED.  . Overall the car is running a lot better, but it still vibrates an awful lot when idle ( not when in motion, so much ), is this normal or is something off? |
| Apr 26, 2006 - 9:43 AM | Forum: Off Topic · Post Preview: #426708 · Replies: 26 · Views: 3,150 |
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QUOTE(fastgt @ Apr 26, 2006 - 9:39 AM) [snapback]426706[/snapback] never settle for msrp.....fight for invoice Invoice + 3-5% is generally a good number to shoot for. |
| Apr 25, 2006 - 9:55 PM | Forum: Off Topic · Post Preview: #426496 · Replies: 409 · Views: 52,502 |
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 About a year old, but still about the most recent picture of me. I've lost a little weight. |
| Apr 25, 2006 - 9:07 PM | Forum: Buying/Selling · Post Preview: #426465 · Replies: 21 · Views: 18,252 |
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I had a good buying experience from Clipsetuner. Glove box, shipped fast, arrived in good condition ( albeit dirty  ) |
| Apr 23, 2006 - 9:16 PM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #425399 · Replies: 18 · Views: 2,452 |
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QUOTE(OOBE @ Apr 23, 2006 - 7:18 PM) [snapback]425326[/snapback] Mustang GT for: Power, Aftermarket... Celica for: Reliability, fuel economy, looks, rareness I am talking stock for stock. You can always slap a turbo on the Celica or swap a better engine and be faster, but it'll take a lot of money. The Mustang will be faster and easier to mod in terms of aftermarket parts, but it's not as reliable, it burns more gas, and it's more common. I am not biased, but since I've owned both cars, hands down...I'd pick the Celica. Having owned a fox body mustang ( 91 ), and now a celica GT ( 99 ), the celica is hands down a more fun car to drive. The newer mustangs are pretty nice, but I'd still take my celica over one, personally. As stated, mustangs are commonplace, celicas not so much. I've seen three since ive bought my car a few weeks ago, and ive been looking. |
| Apr 22, 2006 - 5:24 PM | Forum: Engine/Transmission/Maintenance · Post Preview: #424928 · Replies: 10 · Views: 2,003 |
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QUOTE(celicast3sgte @ Apr 22, 2006 - 3:04 PM) [snapback]424872[/snapback] same here, i had my dakota scanned. guess it didnt like my gas cap so i had to replace it. no biggie. i asked the lady how much the scanner she had was and she said 99$ anyone else ever asked? 79 for the small pocket one, 129 for the one they use, and 219 for the uber one. |
| Apr 22, 2006 - 8:11 AM | Forum: Engine/Transmission/Maintenance · Post Preview: #424764 · Replies: 10 · Views: 2,003 |
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QUOTE(LewFX @ Apr 21, 2006 - 9:33 PM) [snapback]424634[/snapback] the punks at autozone charged me 182 bux and they made me scan it. stupid loan a tool, i said ill be outside for 5 minutes and bring it back but noooo, they gotta be a-holes about it. weird, they just walked out to my car and scanned it right fast. |
| Apr 22, 2006 - 8:09 AM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #424763 · Replies: 15 · Views: 3,311 |
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QUOTE(brianforster @ Apr 21, 2006 - 12:26 PM) [snapback]424509[/snapback] there is a bunch of threads about changing to leds, a lot of people experience blotchy lighting, you should find someone that has the color/style that you want and ask them exactly what leds they used, there seems to be a LOT of variation. my lighting with standard LEDs is fine, if not dark. So im going to try and find some brighter bulbs. Its not hard to get the cluster out, so i dont see it as a big deal..just unscrew and pull it out *shrug* |
| Apr 21, 2006 - 6:27 AM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #424417 · Replies: 23 · Views: 4,674 |
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Neat, ill have to mess with that while im bored today. I'm a piping design draftsman in training. |
| Apr 20, 2006 - 8:53 PM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #424269 · Replies: 15 · Views: 3,311 |
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QUOTE(devilsden97 @ Apr 20, 2006 - 5:20 PM) [snapback]424183[/snapback] when i get home, ill make some phone calls. I found some at Oreilly... they appear to be the only auto store chain in town that knows wtf they're doing anyhow. I'll try and take pics of the change, and document it. |
| Apr 20, 2006 - 5:19 PM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #424182 · Replies: 15 · Views: 3,311 |
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QUOTE(devilsden97 @ Apr 20, 2006 - 5:13 PM) [snapback]424180[/snapback] the check engine light comes on when the starter is running. It flickers, but doesnt stay on. After the car starts, and u release the key to the "on" position, the light should go away immediately. That means my LED is disabled. Great. Thanks. Now i just need to know wtf to get the lights. |
| Apr 20, 2006 - 4:24 PM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #424156 · Replies: 15 · Views: 3,311 |
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QUOTE(hitcachi @ Apr 20, 2006 - 4:16 PM) [snapback]424151[/snapback] Its not that hard at all and the bulbs are really easy to change. I took out my airbag sensor light since the car's airbags have gone off previously and the light bugged me. Other then that the bulbs are easy to get at. Ok, new question then. What size bulbs do i need, and where do i buy them? Radio shack and 3 auto parts stores say they dont carry them. |
| Apr 20, 2006 - 3:56 PM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #424130 · Replies: 15 · Views: 3,311 |
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QUOTE(devilsden97 @ Apr 20, 2006 - 3:45 PM) [snapback]424121[/snapback] ur gonna have to take the whole gauge cluster out...never done it, toyed with the idea, but decided not to. Many people here have, so u should find plently of knowledge about that. Well, Ive been planning on switching to blue LEDS anyway, so i may as well do it when i have the cluster off. |
| Apr 20, 2006 - 3:41 PM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #424117 · Replies: 15 · Views: 3,311 |
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QUOTE(devilsden97 @ Apr 20, 2006 - 3:35 PM) [snapback]424112[/snapback] QUOTE(Nano @ Apr 20, 2006 - 4:33 PM) [snapback]424109[/snapback] Does your CEL come on when the car is in ACC like the battery and oil lights do? Mine doesn't, which makes me wonder if the CEL LED is functioning. i believe it should, if no one answers this by 5ish, ill be going out to get some dinner, and ill check when i start my car for u. Thanks. If it DOES come on, how would i get to the LED to change it? I suppose that would be a good time to switch out the LEDS, anyway. |
| Apr 20, 2006 - 3:33 PM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #424109 · Replies: 15 · Views: 3,311 |
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Does your CEL come on when the car is in ACC like the battery and oil lights do? Mine doesn't, which makes me wonder if the CEL LED is functioning. |
| Apr 20, 2006 - 3:21 PM | Forum: Off Topic · Post Preview: #424105 · Replies: 49 · Views: 4,641 |
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QUOTE(playr158 @ Apr 19, 2006 - 10:31 AM) [snapback]423499[/snapback] QUOTE(Fastbird @ Apr 19, 2006 - 10:18 AM) [snapback]423467[/snapback] QUOTE(playr158 @ Apr 19, 2006 - 9:41 AM) [snapback]423453[/snapback] QUOTE(Fastbird @ Apr 19, 2006 - 8:48 AM) [snapback]423427[/snapback] I realize you guys over in the UK pay a lot for gas (pretty much everywhere but the states), but I have something to tell you. WE IN THE STATES ARE NOT USED TO PAYING THIS MUCH!!! Stop griping to us about our complaining when we're used to a certain quality of life, and when gas prices take a 50% hike in a matter of a month, that changes what we're used to. You guys overseas are used to paying the high prices, and those high prices are largely in reason to the amount of taxes on them. That said, The oil companies are feeling us out to see what we're willing to pay. There's absolutely no valid reason for how our gas prices have been raising recently. I've seen plenty of excuses thrown out, but no real reasons. I personally believe we need federal regulation of the petroleum industry here in the states to keep this incessant price gouging going. It's already being looked at in the natural gas sector, so hopefully it's only a matter of time before it hits the oil compaines too. Just give it a few more weeks until the oil companies start posting their rather large profits again and the government will start turning an eye towards them and they'll back off like what happened last fall. ok lets all go back to ECONOMICS 101... gas just like anyother world commodity has a DEMAND and a SUPPLY now with prices on the "Y" axis and quantity on the "X" axis (just like every other supply and demand graph)  the BLACK lines are your base graph D=demand S= Supply now when we demand more gas the Demand curve shifts UP (meaning we want more gas aka using more) so this new increase in demand is our redline... NOTICE demand goes up SUPPLY gets less... why? because your using more DUH! what happens when you demand more and use it up the PRICE goes up! as you can see in the new position on the red line so stop your stupid ignorant bitching about the government and greedy gas station owners.... if you want prices to go down... STOP USING GAS thus the DEMAND goes down SUPPLY increases and PRICES FALL ~class dismissed Let's go back to class then. Demand doesn't go up 50% in a single month. the cheapest i've bought premium for my turbo is 2.33$ in the last year or so so we'll use that saying that its 3.00$ at highest right now thats a 23% increase in price.....now that does not reflect the ACTUAL increase in demand but 23% is not that much...and thats on the EXTREMES thats actually a 31.3% increase. QUOTE(dstrbcelica @ Apr 20, 2006 - 3:03 PM) [snapback]424098[/snapback] it's 2.79 for 87 octane. ::sigh:: my jeep gets 16.9 miles per gallon. damn i miss my celica. -dstrb my jeep got about 14... thats why i bought a celica. lol. Of course, on my last fillup, the celica only got 15.5... battery has been giving me problems lately.  |
| Apr 20, 2006 - 1:23 PM | Forum: Buying/Selling · Post Preview: #424043 · Replies: 42 · Views: 17,594 |
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QUOTE(seth042280 @ Apr 20, 2006 - 12:49 PM) [snapback]424025[/snapback] QUOTE(Nano @ Apr 20, 2006 - 12:43 PM) [snapback]423999[/snapback] QUOTE(seth042280 @ Apr 20, 2006 - 10:40 AM) [snapback]423973[/snapback] bump Still waiting for pics of the back panel... Did you get a chance to take them? sorry man . I spent most of the time trying to get the bumper off . I found an article on how to do it though . I send the pic tomorrow . You do know i mean the inside back panel, right? Or is the bumper for someone else? anyway, let me know. |
| Apr 20, 2006 - 11:43 AM | Forum: Buying/Selling · Post Preview: #423999 · Replies: 42 · Views: 17,594 |
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QUOTE(seth042280 @ Apr 20, 2006 - 10:40 AM) [snapback]423973[/snapback] bump Still waiting for pics of the back panel... Did you get a chance to take them? |
| Apr 20, 2006 - 6:57 AM | Forum: Engine/Transmission/Maintenance · Post Preview: #423904 · Replies: 8 · Views: 2,262 |
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QUOTE(CheesyLobster @ Apr 20, 2006 - 5:44 AM) [snapback]423899[/snapback] i'd be surprised if that fixes it... ... Then make a suggestion as to what you think it could be, perhaps? |
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