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post Mar 8, 2013 - 10:52 PM
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Just a random check in from me. Still have my Celi, and she's now safely tucked in a garage again after a recent relocation to Fort Wayne, IN. Still being driven quite a bit but not sitting outside all the time anymore. That 2 years spent outside took a toll on it's paint unfortunately, but once the weather breaks and it warms up some I'm going to go over it with a polisher and clean it up good.........

Gratuitous shot to prove she's still around. biggrin.gif



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post Mar 9, 2013 - 6:44 AM
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Still looks as good as ever. thumbsup.gif You should submit it for the Celica of the Month.


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post Mar 9, 2013 - 11:10 AM
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Hey looks like Indiana finally got another member with a sweet celica
Daniel was starting to get lonely lol


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post Mar 9, 2013 - 2:37 PM
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QUOTE (kurt95gt @ Mar 9, 2013 - 10:10 AM) *
Hey looks like Indiana finally got another member with a sweet celica
Daniel was starting to get lonely lol

This. I'm at the wrong end of the state though. frown.gif Now that you're in Fort Wayne, you should check out our Midwest Meets. They're at Starved Rock State Park, roughly an hour Southwest of Chicago. They're a lot of fun and its always great to meet new people. thumbsup.gif


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post Mar 9, 2013 - 10:44 PM
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Heh, there's a lot more deserving cars for Celica of the Month than mine, but thanks.

And I'll definitely try to make some midwest meets. It's been a LONG time since I've gotten together with anyone at a Celica type of meet.


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post Mar 10, 2013 - 12:07 AM
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If you can make it to a mid west meet do it
There a great group of guys an always a lot of fun


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post Mar 10, 2013 - 9:43 AM
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I disagree, your car is very deserving of Celica of the Month. smile.gif Still have the Trans Am?


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post Mar 11, 2013 - 9:07 AM
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I was wondering what happened to you. Glad you're still around. Would love to see you at the midwest meet too.


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post Mar 11, 2013 - 7:47 PM
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QUOTE (richee3 @ Mar 10, 2013 - 9:43 AM) *
I disagree, your car is very deserving of Celica of the Month. smile.gif Still have the Trans Am?


Yep, still have it. Working wastegate bugs out.......I'm overpowering the spring even with the boost controller though I'm right at 200% spring pressure. It spikes to 17 PSI boost then quickly falls to about 14.5 PSI. Gotta find a bigger spring so I can get the 20-25lbs I'm wanting. Ran it last fall, best pass was 11.58@134 on a 2.0 short time, and blew a cold side coupler off 1 second before the traps according to my datalog, which cost me some time and certainly some MPH because the car fell on it's face. With a launch in the 1.6 range and a full pass I should be DEEEEEEEEP into the 10's and upper 9's with the boost issue fixed.


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post Mar 12, 2013 - 3:34 PM
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QUOTE (Fastbird @ Mar 11, 2013 - 7:47 PM) *
QUOTE (richee3 @ Mar 10, 2013 - 9:43 AM) *
I disagree, your car is very deserving of Celica of the Month. smile.gif Still have the Trans Am?


Yep, still have it. Working wastegate bugs out.......I'm overpowering the spring even with the boost controller though I'm right at 200% spring pressure. It spikes to 17 PSI boost then quickly falls to about 14.5 PSI. Gotta find a bigger spring so I can get the 20-25lbs I'm wanting. Ran it last fall, best pass was 11.58@134 on a 2.0 short time, and blew a cold side coupler off 1 second before the traps according to my datalog, which cost me some time and certainly some MPH because the car fell on it's face. With a launch in the 1.6 range and a full pass I should be DEEEEEEEEP into the 10's and upper 9's with the boost issue fixed.


I read this reply all happy thinking he was talking about that celica, then I saw Richee's quote. kindasad.gif

Very nice looking celica you have sir!
post Mar 12, 2013 - 9:02 PM
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Welcome back fastbird, its been a long time man.


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post Mar 13, 2013 - 1:06 PM
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QUOTE (Lil-Joe101 @ Mar 12, 2013 - 9:02 PM) *
Welcome back fastbird, its been a long time man.


Thanks man. I just don't have time to spend on here or the cars like I used to. Wish I did.


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post Mar 13, 2013 - 8:03 PM
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I can understand that, good to see you back tho bud.

This post has been edited by Lil-Joe101: Mar 13, 2013 - 8:04 PM


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The RHD st202 that made it from Japan check it out. http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=78103
post Mar 16, 2013 - 2:46 AM
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I knew you'd move there after I moved away! I'll have to let you know the next time I'm back in the US


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