 I finally went for a ride in a real st205, Pics inside |
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 Feb 18, 2009 - 1:54 PM
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QUOTE (lagos @ Feb 18, 2009 - 2:25 PM)  QUOTE (Dr_Tweak @ Feb 18, 2009 - 10:37 AM) QUOTE (playr158 @ Feb 18, 2009 - 10:35 AM) isn't the manufacture date stamped inside the door or something? So, did it feel weird riding on the "wrong" side of the car? -Doc Oh yeah, especially being that its a celica. I kept thinking, wow, this car really has a lot of leg room. Then later i realized that it was because I didn't have a steering wheel on my side and i never sit in the passengers side of my own car. lol. Btw, I only had a limited time with the car and didnt get to check the door jams and all that. So Im trying to figure out its age by the things we know. That steering wheel has to be very year specific. Im really surprised the cars millage works out to 96k. Thats almost exactly what I'm at on my car and this thing looked brand new compared to my car. Either the millage is wrong, or the car had a really good detailer bring the interior back to life and clean the engine up. QUOTE (pipes @ Feb 18, 2009 - 12:08 PM) QUOTE (lagos @ Feb 18, 2009 - 10:04 AM) It felt like it was faster then the wrx and maybe slower then the sti, but honestly I'm in no position to make such statements as we really didnt do more then a quick 1st gear pull on a very small road. And keep in mind the car is basically bone stock. If I had cash on hand I could probably buy it, but its not cheap. Well I know a lot of people say mycar is nothing to a real gt4.... but ill let you know the a stock gt4 down fall is the speed governer......but it will walk on an earlier sti a 350z and bmw 540's just telling you what my imposter car does I honestly didn't get a proper ride in the car. We were on small residential streets in the ghetto, and never really got to do a proper run. Your car should perform exactly the same as a real gt4, but keep in mind, the one i was in was at stock boost, with stock exhaust, stock downpipe, etc... Yeah mine is the same....fun feeling huh? I thinks so at least |
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Feb 18, 2009 - 2:12 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
You ever go for a ride in a swapped one?
Two totally different feeling cars, I think. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Feb 18, 2009 - 3:06 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 23, '08 From boston MA Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE (lagos @ Feb 18, 2009 - 3:12 PM) You ever go for a ride in a swapped one? Two totally different feeling cars, I think. No I haven't I wish....there aren't any 6 gens where I live... I belive there are 4 2 of wich are mine |
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Feb 18, 2009 - 3:24 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Webster Ma. Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE (lagos @ Feb 18, 2009 - 4:12 PM) You ever go for a ride in a swapped one? Two totally different feeling cars, I think. I got to drive Gman's conversion gt4, though not the "real" thing i completely agree with lagos. The added weight isnt like pulling a trailer, it just feels like gravity has more pull on it. I'd Really like to feel lots of HP in a gt4, i've felt it in a wrx with over 500whp and it was amazing. -------------------- |
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Feb 18, 2009 - 3:39 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 23, '08 From boston MA Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE (x_itchy_b_x @ Feb 18, 2009 - 4:24 PM) QUOTE (lagos @ Feb 18, 2009 - 4:12 PM) You ever go for a ride in a swapped one? Two totally different feeling cars, I think. I got to drive Gman's conversion gt4, though not the "real" thing i completely agree with lagos. The added weight isnt like pulling a trailer, it just feels like gravity has more pull on it. I'd Really like to feel lots of HP in a gt4, i've felt it in a wrx with over 500whp and it was amazing. Yeah I drove gmans his swap Is pretty good I wish I had his interior... or any interior for that matter lol |
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Feb 18, 2009 - 5:58 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 15, '02 From Tasmania(Australia) Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
the steerer is just a non airbag jdm wheel.
shame they did a crap job of the respray. with the year, most late models had projectors and the spoiler riser blocks regardless of wrc or not. -------------------- ST205 Group A Rallye GT-Four, #61 of 77............600hp GT3582r
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Feb 18, 2009 - 6:04 PM
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QUOTE (Cuts_the_Pilot @ Feb 18, 2009 - 5:58 PM) with the year, most late models had projectors and the spoiler riser blocks regardless of wrc or not. I though only Japan had OEM projector option. -------------------- QUOTE(tufy @ Jul 19, 2006 - 7:40 AM) [snapback]458074[/snapback] i dont drive fast, i just fly low |
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Feb 18, 2009 - 7:26 PM
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Im pretty sure the Projectors and Riser blocks were options, not standard equipment no matter what year. BUT, i think 96+ models had the 3 post spoiler like the base celicas.
Dont quote me on this though. |
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Feb 19, 2009 - 5:18 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 11, '08 From Auckland, New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Notice the GT4 feels like a tank to drive? Most notably when turning the steering wheel or getting acceleration going when rolling off from around 10 - 20kph. Can also feel the extra weight being thrown around when cornering.
Makes the other Cellys feel small and zippy. -------------------- Mike W
1996 Toyota Celica ST205 GT-FOUR GT2860RS turbine, TiAL mvr44, JE 86.5φ piston, Clutchmasters FX400, APEX P-FC 269awhp / 273ft-lbs |
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Feb 19, 2009 - 2:06 PM
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projectors were standard on all 98-99
this is obviously a 94-95...........a very nice one 
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Feb 19, 2009 - 3:55 PM
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QUOTE (95celgt @ Feb 19, 2009 - 2:06 PM) this is obviously a 94-95...........a very nice one I`d agree...judging by the number on the bulkhead. -------------------- |
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Feb 19, 2009 - 4:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 15, '02 From Tasmania(Australia) Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (CilverSeliST205 @ Feb 18, 2009 - 4:04 PM) QUOTE (Cuts_the_Pilot @ Feb 18, 2009 - 5:58 PM) with the year, most late models had projectors and the spoiler riser blocks regardless of wrc or not. I though only Japan had OEM projector option. as this would be a import it would be possible, but alas its to early in the production run. -------------------- ST205 Group A Rallye GT-Four, #61 of 77............600hp GT3582r
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Feb 19, 2009 - 4:40 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '04 From O'fallon, MO Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
thats awesome. i wish i knew what it was like to drive any celica that was fast lol
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Feb 19, 2009 - 5:21 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE (hockeyplyr24 @ Feb 19, 2009 - 4:40 PM) thats awesome. i wish i knew what it was like to drive any celica that was fast lol Fun. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Feb 20, 2009 - 3:37 PM
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QUOTE (Dr_Tweak @ Feb 18, 2009 - 8:37 AM) QUOTE (playr158 @ Feb 18, 2009 - 10:35 AM) isn't the manufacture date stamped inside the door or something? Judging by the "don't ask how, with enough money anything is possible" comment, I suspect it's not there anymore  So, did it feel weird riding on the "wrong" side of the car? -Doc x2 on both statements 
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Feb 21, 2009 - 7:57 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 6, '08 From Lisarow, NSW, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
looks great! man I want one, so the real GT4 is just alot stiffer because of the superstrut?
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Feb 21, 2009 - 11:47 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE (Euphoria @ Feb 21, 2009 - 7:57 AM) looks great! man I want one, so the real GT4 is just alot stiffer because of the superstrut? No. It's a lot more firmly planted because of the awd. Only thing I can tell you about the suspension is that the ride quality was very good. Nice and smooth, stock feeling, but thats probably cause the car was not lowered at all. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Feb 23, 2009 - 4:19 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 11, '08 From Auckland, New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Nah cuz its a more solid car. Superstrut does nothing for stiffness, Just cambers your car when cornering, gives you better cornering without lowering or stiffening.
-------------------- Mike W
1996 Toyota Celica ST205 GT-FOUR GT2860RS turbine, TiAL mvr44, JE 86.5φ piston, Clutchmasters FX400, APEX P-FC 269awhp / 273ft-lbs |
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Feb 23, 2009 - 8:48 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 6, '08 From Lisarow, NSW, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
what I mean is, does a real gt4 still have as much body roll as a st204.
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Feb 23, 2009 - 9:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 15, '02 From Tasmania(Australia) Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (Euphoria @ Feb 23, 2009 - 7:48 PM) what I mean is, does a real gt4 still have as much body roll as a st204. no This post has been edited by Cuts_the_Pilot: Feb 23, 2009 - 9:35 PM -------------------- ST205 Group A Rallye GT-Four, #61 of 77............600hp GT3582r
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