 rentaspace's progression :), How My Celica Came to Be :) |
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 Aug 3, 2013 - 7:55 PM
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QUOTE (JoshuaM @ Aug 3, 2013 - 8:47 PM)  I know somebody in Brisbane who bought a 5th Gen gt4 which had stock 6th Gen springs in it which gave it a mega-drop.... So I wouldn't be trying it the other way around  Hm... can only try lol --------------------  ------------------------------| White '94 Celica | Bought 11/05/12 | Sold 12/05/15 |------------------------------ |
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Aug 3, 2013 - 9:13 PM
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Do you have spring compressors? --------------------  SOLD :( 1997 ST204 Celica ZR -----> See it here on 6GC! 2013 October Celica of the Month XD Now: '00 NB8B Mazda MX5 -----> See it here in off topic! |
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Aug 3, 2013 - 9:18 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '12 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (JoshuaM @ Aug 3, 2013 - 10:13 PM) Do you have spring compressors? Probably laying around My friends would have some -------------------- ------------------------------| White '94 Celica | Bought 11/05/12 | Sold 12/05/15 |------------------------------ |
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Aug 4, 2013 - 9:50 PM
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QUOTE (rentaspace @ Aug 3, 2013 - 7:29 PM) Also, do they share the same alternator and AC compressor? Thanks  The A/C compressor is shared, but the alternator isn't. -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Aug 5, 2013 - 12:47 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '12 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ Aug 4, 2013 - 10:50 PM) QUOTE (rentaspace @ Aug 3, 2013 - 7:29 PM) Also, do they share the same alternator and AC compressor? Thanks The A/C compressor is shared, but the alternator isn't. Well the ac compressor is the main part I need, mine has some bearing grinding noises sometimes -------------------- ------------------------------| White '94 Celica | Bought 11/05/12 | Sold 12/05/15 |------------------------------ |
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Aug 5, 2013 - 2:44 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
See, it all works out.
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Aug 5, 2013 - 2:46 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '12 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
I am also pretty sure that i am going to return that eBay HID kit and go back to incandescents until I can get an actual decent brand.
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Aug 5, 2013 - 4:49 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
If it wasn't for the projectors you could've used HIR's. Technically you still could for the high beam, but not the low.
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Aug 6, 2013 - 3:32 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '12 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ Aug 5, 2013 - 5:49 AM) If it wasn't for the projectors you could've used HIR's. Technically you still could for the high beam, but not the low. Maybe... I don't even know what a 'reputable' brand for HIDs would be -------------------- ------------------------------| White '94 Celica | Bought 11/05/12 | Sold 12/05/15 |------------------------------ |
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Aug 6, 2013 - 3:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
What some people do is take the OEM HID set up from a junked car and retrofit it to theirs.
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Aug 6, 2013 - 9:06 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '12 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ Aug 6, 2013 - 3:56 PM) What some people do is take the OEM HID set up from a junked car and retrofit it to theirs. Problem is around here the wreckers would try and sell it for as much s a new set... And I haven't seen many cars in the wreckers with hid anyway -------------------- ------------------------------| White '94 Celica | Bought 11/05/12 | Sold 12/05/15 |------------------------------ |
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Aug 6, 2013 - 10:18 PM
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Philips and Osram Sylvania are the two premier HID brands, but both = $$$$$$. A lot of people here in the States go with DDM Tuning HID's since they are relatively cheap and have a lifetime warranty. Most eBay HID's are cheaply made, a few brands are hit and miss so you may get a good set or you may not, and others are actually pretty good. It's been too long since I was searching for HID's so I don't remember which brand is which. I'm using DDM HID's now. They're decent, but not great. They are reliable though, no flickering issues or radio interference. I have 4,500K bulbs which are too blue but otherwise no real complaints.
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Aug 8, 2013 - 7:43 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '12 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (richee3 @ Aug 6, 2013 - 11:18 PM) Philips and Osram Sylvania are the two premier HID brands, but both = $$$$$$. A lot of people here in the States go with DDM Tuning HID's since they are relatively cheap and have a lifetime warranty. Most eBay HID's are cheaply made, a few brands are hit and miss so you may get a good set or you may not, and others are actually pretty good. It's been too long since I was searching for HID's so I don't remember which brand is which. I'm using DDM HID's now. They're decent, but not great. They are reliable though, no flickering issues or radio interference. I have 4,500K bulbs which are too blue but otherwise no real complaints. HID They're an open box one, but the thing is this is the brand that Mighty Car Mods used on their S14. They also didn't say there was any flickering or issues, so I don't know if I should try it or not  Got a different brand from a more reputable shop in Perth. They are 5000k, but are phillips which is one of the best brands. Not sure what there ballasts will be like but apparently they have a 3year warranty. This post has been edited by rentaspace: Aug 8, 2013 - 8:22 PM -------------------- ------------------------------| White '94 Celica | Bought 11/05/12 | Sold 12/05/15 |------------------------------ |
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Aug 18, 2013 - 1:19 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '12 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Just bit the bullet and got an amp and sub.
12" soundstream arachnid 250watt rms sub and a kenwood 300watt rms amp. Was a toss up between the kenwood or a Fusion.... The kenwood was slightly better specced and $30 cheaper... Will post photos and such once installed This post has been edited by rentaspace: Aug 18, 2013 - 1:23 AM -------------------- ------------------------------| White '94 Celica | Bought 11/05/12 | Sold 12/05/15 |------------------------------ |
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Aug 18, 2013 - 1:30 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '12 From Brisbane, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
QUOTE (rentaspace @ Aug 18, 2013 - 2:19 AM) Just bit the bullet and got an amp and sub. 12" soundstream arachnid 250watt rms sub and a kenwood 300watt rms amp. Was a toss up between the kenwood or a Fusion.... The kenwood was slightly better specced and $30 cheaper... Will post photos and such once installed Boxed or custom boot build? -------------------- SOLD :( 1997 ST204 Celica ZR -----> See it here on 6GC! 2013 October Celica of the Month XD Now: '00 NB8B Mazda MX5 -----> See it here in off topic! |
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Aug 18, 2013 - 1:38 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '12 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (JoshuaM @ Aug 18, 2013 - 1:30 AM) QUOTE (rentaspace @ Aug 18, 2013 - 2:19 AM) Just bit the bullet and got an amp and sub. 12" soundstream arachnid 250watt rms sub and a kenwood 300watt rms amp. Was a toss up between the kenwood or a Fusion.... The kenwood was slightly better specced and $30 cheaper... Will post photos and such once installed Boxed or custom boot build? Gonna be using a custom box for a bit (my mate has a few in his backyard) until I get the wood for a custom boot similar to Tim's (and the time to actually install it) This post has been edited by rentaspace: Aug 18, 2013 - 1:39 AM -------------------- ------------------------------| White '94 Celica | Bought 11/05/12 | Sold 12/05/15 |------------------------------ |
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Aug 18, 2013 - 2:04 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '12 From Brisbane, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
QUOTE (rentaspace @ Aug 18, 2013 - 1:38 AM) QUOTE (JoshuaM @ Aug 18, 2013 - 1:30 AM) QUOTE (rentaspace @ Aug 18, 2013 - 2:19 AM) Just bit the bullet and got an amp and sub. 12" soundstream arachnid 250watt rms sub and a kenwood 300watt rms amp. Was a toss up between the kenwood or a Fusion.... The kenwood was slightly better specced and $30 cheaper... Will post photos and such once installed Boxed or custom boot build? Gonna be using a custom box for a bit (my mate has a few in his backyard) until I get the wood for a custom boot similar to Tim's (and the time to actually install it) Awesome (y)
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Aug 18, 2013 - 10:53 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Did someone say, custom Box?
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Aug 18, 2013 - 11:10 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '12 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ Aug 18, 2013 - 11:53 PM) Did someone say, custom Box? Yes, Yes I did. I will be flying to the US and installing a sub in you, you will then forever live in the boot of my car.
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Aug 20, 2013 - 12:31 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '12 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Arrived today:
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