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What condition are they in? Can you post some pictures?

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I've got a pair that I pulled from a limited edition that I found in a junk yard. They are in ok shape, just the color faded. Let me know if you are interested.

I just did my ST rear struts not too long ago and I had the same issue. It turns out I was missing a washer like thing on one of the struts. Its like a spacer or something. It was about and inch in height and went on before the center nut. I remember being able to just remove the center nut while it was still installed in the car, add the spacer thing and it was good to go. Not sure if this is the same thing you are experiencing but worth a look.

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Hey guys, I'm looking to buy a few items to finish up my Celica project. Let me know if you have the part(s) I need or if you can direct me where to find them. Here's the list:

• front Toyota emblem(goes on the front bumper)
• a pair of sun visors will all hardware(screws and latches),
• the far back wall trunk plastic from a hatchback(this is the one that covers the trunk latch and tail light)
• GT-four RH turn signal
• a stock battery tie down
• the plastic clip to hold the hood prop
• the spare tire fiberboard cover
• Wheel liner plastics (both sides)
• Privacy cover for the hatch

I would also be interested in a pair of door panels if someone has them in really good condition.

Thanks
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Once you remove the rubber grommet, the hole is big enough for the wire and connector.

Yeah you'll be able to pull the whole light out. Just the rubber grommets on the wire will be left. I believe the connector was white.

Yeah it's just one plug per side.

Yeah, the main plug for each light is in the trunk. It's about 6 inches from where it goes into the car. It's is pretty easy to get to. You just need to remove some of the trunk plastics.

I just used Rustoleum Paint, foam rollers, mineral spirits and lots of sand paper! I bought most of it at Home Depot.

Here is the video I used to learn from: Paint a car with Rustoleum

The only big change I did was you don't have to use a hair dryer. The little bubbles pop on their own.

LOL yeah I have wet sanded for hours! I could only imagine in a very dusty environment. The wind isn't really an issue unless it's blowing crap into the paint.

Yeah it's close to that. As you do it you kinda get a feel for how much mineral spirits to mix in. You could do 100% paint, but it wont auto level and will take forever to dry. The only downside of the paint is that it takes a long time to fully cure. It is dry enough to handle after a day or so. But needs to be left out in the sun for like a week or more before final sanding and buffing.

Here is some better pics of the hood. This is all rolled on paint. I think it looks quite good













Thanks man! It wasn't that expensive or that hard to do. The hardest part was the e-brake cable, only because you have to get under the car and the exhaust is in the way.



HaHa yeah getting it ready for the winter here in New England. I find it better to hover over the snow to get the best traction

It's been a while I have updated. Been busy with school and other things but I finally got around to painting the hood. Here's a quick preview. I will post a better pic once we get a sunny day.

HA thanks,
I may go that route, but with all the part outs and upgrades people are doing I was hoping to score some used tires.

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Hey guys,

I'm in need of some cheap tires. Mine will no longer hold a bead. If anyone in the New England area has some stock rims & tires or just tires(205/55/r15) I would be happy to pick them up. They don't need to be anything special just looking for something relatively cheap.

Thanks,
-rivs

You have to disconnect the cables from under the hood.

It's in the stickies: Removing AC Controls

I'd rather not share the circuit as it will be my own design. I also plan on making custom boards so I'm not sure it would help much anyway. There are already similar circuit designs online if you would like to make your own.

Right now, building one by hand costs about $10-15 in parts but takes a while to build. I hope to be able to sell just the controller for $15-20.

Hey guys,

I have been working on getting the dome lights to slowly fade like on new cars. I got a design that I am happy with and I wondered if others might want the same thing. The basic idea is that dome light would be modified to hold the controller and the bulb replaced with leds. I'm also thinking that I would want expansion ports so that I can add led strips under the dash, and in the rear.

I could offer my services to modify your dome or even charge like a core fee and get some spares from the junkyard. I could just sell the controller too if people would rather that.

If you are interested let me know and I will get some pricing and samples.

-rivs

I did a similar mod, except I have mine turn on with the parking lights. Yes, you would splice a a wire that is live in run to the headlight terminal on the relay. I would be sure to cut the headlight lead as you don't want power to back feed into the run wire from the headlights. This could cause and issue if you turn the headlights on while the car is off!

So to clarify: cut the wire from the headlights to relay. Splice live when in run wire(acc) to old headlight connection on the relay.

Ha, the SAME thing happens to me too! I thought maybe there was something sharp catching my pants but I could find any thing. So far I have ripped 3 pairs of pants!