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 Jul 5, 2012 - 6:25 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I've been a member since I got my Celica back in February. Since then I've seen lots of other Celicas on here and what others have done to them. Needless to say, this has instilled some thoughts as to what I'd like to do to my own. Today I sat down and "built" my dream Celica, just through what I've found out on here. Here's what I have so far:
QUOTE Drive-train: 1MZ-FE headers for the 1MZ-FE custom dual exhaust with Magnaflow catalytic converters and Magnaflow mufflers custom K&N cold air intake E153 transmission with LSD TWM short throw shifter for E153 Suspension: Tanabe coil-overs rear 3 point strut bar front 3 point strut bar Twos R Us end links set Suspension Techniques sway bar set JIC arm bar set Brakes: ST205 front calipers ST205 rear calipers and emergency brake system Exterior: Curren front end conversion Curren front lip TRD side-skirts and rear spats Euro spoiler blocks Kouki tail lights black 16" Enkei RPF-1 wheels 5GC side view mirrors S2000 antenna repaint in midnight blue pearl, purple pearl, or black pearl Interior: RHD conversion Leather front seats Japanese Pioneer double DIN head unit premium audio door panels replace speakers/tweeters with American, Japanese, or European components DD subwoofer with American or Japanese amplifier Of course most of this may never come into fruition, but some of it will. What does everyone else's dream build consist of? This post has been edited by Box: Jul 9, 2012 - 12:17 AM -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jul 5, 2012 - 7:17 PM
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 Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ Jul 5, 2012 - 6:25 PM)  I've been a member since I got my Celica back in February. Since then I've seen lots of other Celicas on here and what others have done to them. Needless to say, this has instilled some thoughts as to what I'd like to do to my own. Today I sat down and "built" my dream Celica, just through what I've found out on here. Here's what I have so far: QUOTE Drive-train: headers for the 2GR-FE! custom dual exhaust with Magnalfow catalytic converters and Magnaflow mufflers custom K&N cold air intake E153 transmission with LSD TWM short throw shifter for E153 Suspension: Tanabe coil-overs rear 3 point strut bar front 3 point strut bar Twos R Us end links set Suspension Techniques sway bar set JIC arm bar set Brakes: ST205 front calipers ST204 rear calipers and emergency brake system Exterior: Curren front end conversion Curren front lip TRD side-skirts and rear spats Euro spoiler blocks Kouki tail lights black 16" Enkei RPF-1 wheels 5GC side view mirrors S2000 antenna repaint in midnight blue pearl, purple pearl, or black pearl Interior: RHD conversion Leather front seats Japanese Pioneer double DIN head unit premium audio door panels replace speakers/tweeters with American, Japanese, or European components DD subwoofer with American or Japanese amplifier Of course most of this may never come into fruition, but some of it will. What does everyone else's dream build consist of? Fixed that for ya  If you're gonna dream, dream big!  I kid. This is a solid list. I see no reason why you can't make it happen, one part at a time. Or if you have to, you can overnight parts from Japan. You can put it on your tab at Harry's.
-------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 1998 Celica GT- BEAMS Swapped. 2022 4Runner TRD Off Road Prenium. 2021 GMC Sierra AT4. |
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Jul 5, 2012 - 7:36 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Haven't seen much about the 2GR-FE on here, seen it mentioned but not anyone that's doing it. If going to dream big might was well go with the 2GR-FZE out of the Lotus Evora that makes 345 hp, right?
 I was going for a realistic build, something I could manage over time. Few people on here have done the 1MZ-FE swap, and have had success. The other option was a 3rd gen 3S-GTE, but it's more expensive and supposedly parts can be hard to find for it. Maybe could even run a small boost turbo setup on the 1MZ-FE, or find the TRD supercharger, to make up for the power difference of it and the 3S-GTE. Plan on getting some small things like the antenna, mirrors, and tail lights soon.
This post has been edited by Box: Jul 5, 2012 - 7:38 PM -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jul 5, 2012 - 7:42 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '04 From Charlotte, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
QUOTE (richee3 @ Jul 5, 2012 - 8:17 PM) QUOTE (Box @ Jul 5, 2012 - 6:25 PM) I've been a member since I got my Celica back in February. Since then I've seen lots of other Celicas on here and what others have done to them. Needless to say, this has instilled some thoughts as to what I'd like to do to my own. Today I sat down and "built" my dream Celica, just through what I've found out on here. Here's what I have so far: QUOTE Drive-train: headers for the 2GR-FE! custom dual exhaust with Magnalfow catalytic converters and Magnaflow mufflers custom K&N cold air intake E153 transmission with LSD TWM short throw shifter for E153 Suspension: Tanabe coil-overs rear 3 point strut bar front 3 point strut bar Twos R Us end links set Suspension Techniques sway bar set JIC arm bar set Brakes: ST205 front calipers ST204 rear calipers and emergency brake system Exterior: Curren front end conversion Curren front lip TRD side-skirts and rear spats Euro spoiler blocks Kouki tail lights black 16" Enkei RPF-1 wheels 5GC side view mirrors S2000 antenna repaint in midnight blue pearl, purple pearl, or black pearl Interior: RHD conversion Leather front seats Japanese Pioneer double DIN head unit premium audio door panels replace speakers/tweeters with American, Japanese, or European components DD subwoofer with American or Japanese amplifier Of course most of this may never come into fruition, but some of it will. What does everyone else's dream build consist of? Fixed that for ya If you're gonna dream, dream big! I kid. This is a solid list. I see no reason why you can't make it happen, one part at a time. Or if you have to, you can overnight parts from Japan. You can put it on your tab at Harry's.@Bold part: Sounds completely doable if you have the budget; the only things keeping you for your dream are your drive and your wallet. Go for it! -------------------- Has no more Celicas
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Jul 5, 2012 - 7:44 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 23, '11 From kenton ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Im working on mine
An I'm not gonna lie we arent to far off on our dream builds lol -------------------- 95 gt coupe, v6 swap weekend toy
99 gt hatch beams swapped wife's 94 st hatch my daily driver http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=82235  n |
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Jul 5, 2012 - 7:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Just got the reference, Home Improvement.
It'd certainly be bad ass when all said and done. Hard part is convincing myself to spend $8K+ on a $2K car. QUOTE (kurt95gt @ Jul 5, 2012 - 7:44 PM) Im working on mine An I'm not gonna lie we arent to far off on our dream builds lol Great minds think alike. 
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jul 5, 2012 - 8:01 PM
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Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
There's one member here working on a 2GR swap, and several MR2 guys. A 2GR powered Celica would pretty much decimate all. The numbers are very impressive.
I found it very easy to spend $10k on a $3.5k Celica Oddly a little too easy. Flippin' "Buy It Now" button....
-------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 1998 Celica GT- BEAMS Swapped. 2022 4Runner TRD Off Road Prenium. 2021 GMC Sierra AT4. |
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Jul 5, 2012 - 8:09 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Will have to try and find the one doing a 2GR-FE swap then. Only thing is there's that part of me in the back of my head saying, "YOU COULD GET A C5 VETTE OR SUPRA!" This is why I should win the lottery, then this isn't an issue.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jul 5, 2012 - 8:11 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 27, '10 From pittsburgh Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
My rx7 was my dream build.... now i don't even drive it. Kinda sad really...
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-95 Celica GT Rally Car - 3sge/AWD -10 F150 Always buying stock wheels... PM me if interested in selling. |
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Jul 5, 2012 - 8:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
That is sad.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jul 5, 2012 - 8:24 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 7, '10 From Ft. Lauderdale Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ Jul 5, 2012 - 7:50 PM) Just got the reference, Home Improvement. not home improvement, it's from the fast and the furious
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Jul 5, 2012 - 8:31 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 27, '10 From pittsburgh Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ Jul 5, 2012 - 8:24 PM) That is sad. I think the older I get the less I care about driving the street. I love to race, but not on the street anymore, plus theres not really anything i run into that can come close to hanging. Getting older, and rally racing kinda took over my passion for cruising around. I see it all the time though, people spend uber dollars on crazy car builds, then they sell them once there done. It's more about getting there than actually owning one. If I ever decide to sell the rx7 and build another 'street' car it'll most likely be a factory five GTM... but I doubt it. I'd probably spend the money building a replacement rally car. -------------------- -93 Rx7, Turbo 6.1L v8, 725rwhp/760rwtq
-95 Celica GT Rally Car - 3sge/AWD -10 F150 Always buying stock wheels... PM me if interested in selling. |
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Jul 5, 2012 - 8:43 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (Zake @ Jul 5, 2012 - 8:24 PM) QUOTE (Box @ Jul 5, 2012 - 7:50 PM) Just got the reference, Home Improvement. not home improvement, it's from the fast and the furious Haven't seen that movie in ages. There was Harry's Hardware, and he'd put stuff on his tab. So oh well. QUOTE (czwalga @ Jul 5, 2012 - 8:31 PM) QUOTE (Box @ Jul 5, 2012 - 8:24 PM) That is sad. I think the older I get the less I care about driving the street. I love to race, but not on the street anymore, plus theres not really anything i run into that can come close to hanging. Getting older, and rally racing kinda took over my passion for cruising around. I see it all the time though, people spend uber dollars on crazy car builds, then they sell them once there done. It's more about getting there than actually owning one. If I ever decide to sell the rx7 and build another 'street' car it'll most likely be a factory five GTM... but I doubt it. I'd probably spend the money building a replacement rally car. Guess so. I'm fairly young and don't care for street racing, leave it for the track. I still want a car that looks nice and is fun to drive though. -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jul 5, 2012 - 9:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 27, '10 From pittsburgh Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ Jul 5, 2012 - 9:43 PM) QUOTE (Zake @ Jul 5, 2012 - 8:24 PM) QUOTE (Box @ Jul 5, 2012 - 7:50 PM) Just got the reference, Home Improvement. not home improvement, it's from the fast and the furious Haven't seen that movie in ages. There was Harry's Hardware, and he'd put stuff on his tab. So oh well. QUOTE (czwalga @ Jul 5, 2012 - 8:31 PM) QUOTE (Box @ Jul 5, 2012 - 8:24 PM) That is sad. I think the older I get the less I care about driving the street. I love to race, but not on the street anymore, plus theres not really anything i run into that can come close to hanging. Getting older, and rally racing kinda took over my passion for cruising around. I see it all the time though, people spend uber dollars on crazy car builds, then they sell them once there done. It's more about getting there than actually owning one. If I ever decide to sell the rx7 and build another 'street' car it'll most likely be a factory five GTM... but I doubt it. I'd probably spend the money building a replacement rally car. Guess so. I'm fairly young and don't care for street racing, leave it for the track. I still want a car that looks nice and is fun to drive though. Yeah, not trying to talk to you out of it or anything. It's more like... it's the project or accomplishment to get to get what you want done. You drive for it. Once you get there though, then you're bored and need a new project haha. -------------------- -93 Rx7, Turbo 6.1L v8, 725rwhp/760rwtq
-95 Celica GT Rally Car - 3sge/AWD -10 F150 Always buying stock wheels... PM me if interested in selling. |
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Jul 5, 2012 - 9:47 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Or I could get a Mitsubishi again, those constantly need things done.
Found some mirrors off eBay, but the ones that match my car's current colour are either faded or non-powered. Someone replaced the antenna on mine with a generic rubber one, need to see what needs to be done to get the S2000 to work now.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jul 5, 2012 - 11:18 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
QUOTE (czwalga @ Jul 5, 2012 - 7:24 PM) Yeah, not trying to talk to you out of it or anything. It's more like... it's the project or accomplishment to get to get what you want done. You drive for it. Once you get there though, then you're bored and need a new project haha. This. I more or less did my dream build due to a high amount of disposable income... Excellent learning experience, and now I can appreciate all of the time and money that I have put into it.... except once that it's done and you're not putting any real amount of money into it you start to get bored and your mind wanders to thoughts of a new project. 2GR swap would be legit. Supercharged would be too much for a Celica. Too much instant torque for FWD. A 1MZ with an Eaton M90 + standalone would be great... Now to find a M90... -------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
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Jul 5, 2012 - 11:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 23, '11 From kenton ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Dream build
Celica hatch Curren front 1mz with sc Awd swap Megan coil overs Full poly bushings St sway bars Rhd swapped Gts rims Duck bill Hatch spoiler An oddly enough I dont want splitters on it or any other styling mods that aren't listed lol Got the coupe to make pretty lol Dream build Celica hatch Curren front 1mz with sc Awd swap Megan coil overs Full poly bushings St sway bars Rhd swapped Gts rims Duck bill Hatch spoiler An oddly enough I dont want splitters on it or any other styling mods that aren't listed lol Got the coupe to make pretty lol -------------------- 95 gt coupe, v6 swap weekend toy
99 gt hatch beams swapped wife's 94 st hatch my daily driver http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=82235 n |
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Jul 6, 2012 - 12:14 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (95CelicaST @ Jul 5, 2012 - 11:18 PM) 2GR swap would be legit. Supercharged would be too much for a Celica. Too much instant torque for FWD. A 1MZ with an Eaton M90 + standalone would be great... Now to find a M90... I know, was being facetious about the 2GR-FZE. Though I imagine that'd be excellent in an AWD layout.QUOTE (kurt95gt @ Jul 5, 2012 - 11:57 PM) Dream build Celica hatch Curren front 1mz with sc Awd swap Megan coil overs Full poly bushings St sway bars Rhd swapped Gts rims Duck bill Hatch spoiler An oddly enough I dont want splitters on it or any other styling mods that aren't listed lol Got the coupe to make pretty lol Here I thought I was going to be the only one with a Curren liftback.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jul 6, 2012 - 12:19 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 11, '08 From Auckland, New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
call it a dream build
because no one cares for the nightmare teething problems until they run into them. when you get so far into your build, sometimes, you just wish they made it how u want it stock so that it could all just work properly -------------------- 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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Jul 6, 2012 - 12:26 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I wish they made what I want stock, would make my life easier. Imagine the hardest part of it would be the drive-train swap and RHD conversion. Mostly everything else is straight forward. Wish could find some mirrors soon though. Somehow my driver side is worn out and the mirror moves with idling of the car, turn the music up and its all over. Sadly on the mirror's behalf the idle is smooth and there's no sub yet.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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