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 Oct 10, 2014 - 1:41 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%)  |
Decided to start part 2. Part 1 got locked at my request, it was going no where. This time is final, and a tribute to my car...
This will mostly be a journal. Not a how to. No where else to keep records. You are welcome to ask questions. No 2gr info here, there is a separate thread... This car has not been driven in 8 months, it has been used as a parts car, for the mr2, and the previous celica sold. Unfortunately, because of this, its getting new parts, or parts are getting blasted and painted. The car currently is a sad vision, 7 years of use, last 3 of neglect... few pics of current condition... ( no wipers, no knuckles, no seats, no steering, etc, etc, etc...) DSCN1313  DSCN1308  DSCN1310  holes left from removing things.. DSCN1312  the knukcles ive got, are rusted.... DSCN1311  Most recently decided to pull all the wiring, for the cruise control. I will never use it so... E3C0FF98  it was sent away EED8DDA9  while i was there... 1FDA2065  then.. B483D95E  over the next few weeks will bring it back to life again..... This post has been edited by njccmd2002: Mar 1, 2020 - 2:39 PM -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
If you PM me and I dont respond, dont fret or cry. Im alive, better post your questions in the thread below, maybe I log back in 2grfe Swapped... Why I chose the 2GR, before you ask read here... A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within. @llamaraxing in Instagram is the best way to find me. I hardly log here anymore. |
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Oct 10, 2014 - 1:38 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 12, '08 Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
aaaaaaand in the trash. I always enjoy the humor in your posts.
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Oct 10, 2014 - 2:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
lol. i cant help it. Im working this week, but managed to put 2 hours in the car....
removed AC unit, and finished removing brown wire that feeds the cruise ecu at 16 pin. DSCN1355  while i was there cleaned the a/c evaporator, and sprayed lysol.... DSCN1354  whipped out some flex tubing in various sizing, what is that? it looks like this... DSCN1356  and then started to do the rewiring process, and halfway done there. I have to admit, its hard, but the results are great. DSCN1357  i have some wiring upgrades to make to the other side, since there is no cruise control, now i have a stalk, and 4 empty slots at the clock spring. So I may replicate Daniels, radio controls... This post has been edited by njccmd2002: Sep 24, 2017 - 12:52 AM -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
If you PM me and I dont respond, dont fret or cry. Im alive, better post your questions in the thread below, maybe I log back in 2grfe Swapped... Why I chose the 2GR, before you ask read here... A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within. @llamaraxing in Instagram is the best way to find me. I hardly log here anymore. |
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Oct 10, 2014 - 2:14 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
looks like quite a mess but I have faith in you berto. You never cease to amaze us all.
--------------------  *1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS *1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser *2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost 2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun. |
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Oct 10, 2014 - 4:39 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
That's some serious dedication to weight reduction.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Oct 10, 2014 - 5:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
QUOTE (cheela @ Oct 10, 2014 - 2:14 PM)  looks like quite a mess but I have faith in you berto. You never cease to amaze us all. this car is my baby... QUOTE (Box @ Oct 10, 2014 - 4:39 PM) That's some serious dedication to weight reduction. it was 2 pounds total. ecu, cables, wiring and actuator.... i am actually learning a lot, and will tap some wires in the main harness for other things..... -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
If you PM me and I dont respond, dont fret or cry. Im alive, better post your questions in the thread below, maybe I log back in 2grfe Swapped... Why I chose the 2GR, before you ask read here... A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within. @llamaraxing in Instagram is the best way to find me. I hardly log here anymore. |
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Oct 10, 2014 - 5:32 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 10, '14 From Tulsa, OK Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Excellent Man. Please post as much details as you can. posts like these are treasures.
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Oct 13, 2014 - 7:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
wiring is a tedious process.
created a small harness of 5 wires... DSCN1358  to use in the cruise control plug, to take advantage of the clockspring.. DSCN1359  looks now like this... DSCN1360  then proceeded to rewire the harness again... DSCN1363  and almost done for exception of the steering column... DSCN1361  and here is my harness that comes from the cruise plug. it exits with the ac control plugs... DSCN1362  dont know what ill use this for, maybe audio controls from the steering wheel. they are there as option... and all this just took 5 hours, of soldering and taping... This post has been edited by njccmd2002: Sep 24, 2017 - 12:56 AM -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
If you PM me and I dont respond, dont fret or cry. Im alive, better post your questions in the thread below, maybe I log back in 2grfe Swapped... Why I chose the 2GR, before you ask read here... A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within. @llamaraxing in Instagram is the best way to find me. I hardly log here anymore. |
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Oct 13, 2014 - 11:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 12, '08 Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
good work dude
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Oct 14, 2014 - 3:35 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 30, '04 From Atlantic City Currently Offline Reputation: 21 (100%) |
awesome Berto!
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Oct 14, 2014 - 6:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
thanks guys. I know its nothing to be proud, but i need to really clean this wires, and stuff i undid in the past. This is the last time i mess with my car....
today i finished the steering colum DSCN1366  reinstalled the dash frame, and wired the amp wire on top of it to the center. i got tired of hitting it... DSCN1367  im doing jdm fenders, so i figured i had to mess with this... DSCN1368  all said and done.. Relocated the amp wire and tucked it under the fender, rewrapped the harness, after i had it all a mess. and it looks like this... DSCN1370  moving onto the dash.., nothing too serious, just need to professinally tuck the harnesses for the jdm power mirros. those are hanging on the sides.... DSCN1371  once i install the drive by wire pedal, and plug some holes, i will be reinstalling the dash again, for it never to come out.... (crosses fingers) .... This post has been edited by njccmd2002: Sep 24, 2017 - 1:01 AM -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
If you PM me and I dont respond, dont fret or cry. Im alive, better post your questions in the thread below, maybe I log back in 2grfe Swapped... Why I chose the 2GR, before you ask read here... A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within. @llamaraxing in Instagram is the best way to find me. I hardly log here anymore. |
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Oct 15, 2014 - 12:22 PM
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 Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
You are going all out on this car. I am jealous and impressed. Come do mine next!
-------------------- "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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Oct 15, 2014 - 1:14 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
Lol... No! I know youll do the same. Need to finish this car so i can move on. Cant keep modding it forever...
-------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
If you PM me and I dont respond, dont fret or cry. Im alive, better post your questions in the thread below, maybe I log back in 2grfe Swapped... Why I chose the 2GR, before you ask read here... A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within. @llamaraxing in Instagram is the best way to find me. I hardly log here anymore. |
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Oct 15, 2014 - 1:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
need to see some progress on that RA man.... hahaha.
-------------------- *1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS *1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser *2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost 2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun. |
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Oct 24, 2014 - 7:12 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
let me finish this one...
so few things, i had lined up.. prettier TRD cover, its legit, but not sure real CF DSCN1380  and finally finished the pedal, (discussed in the 2grfe swap section), pain in the ass to make DSCN1378  most of the inner wiring has been done, and its finished.. DSCN1381  just a few details here and there and boom... FRS Seats!!! 034150A6 
This post has been edited by njccmd2002: Sep 24, 2017 - 1:08 AM -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
If you PM me and I dont respond, dont fret or cry. Im alive, better post your questions in the thread below, maybe I log back in 2grfe Swapped... Why I chose the 2GR, before you ask read here... A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within. @llamaraxing in Instagram is the best way to find me. I hardly log here anymore. |
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Oct 24, 2014 - 9:01 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '03 From Lancaster CA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
thats a nice looking seat, what is it?
-------------------- 2001 Celica GT-S Turbo
1997 Supra TT 6speed 1997 Celica 3MZ/1MZ swap 1990 Celica All-Trac |
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Oct 24, 2014 - 10:06 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
No center tach?
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Oct 24, 2014 - 10:39 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (Smaay @ Oct 24, 2014 - 9:01 PM) thats a nice looking seat, what is it? FR-S. -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Nov 12, 2014 - 10:38 AM
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Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
Any updates, or just looking into the PS and A/C lines?
-------------------- "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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Nov 13, 2014 - 7:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
well not that many, since working on the swap delayed me a lot. little here and there.
Since the FRS seats dont fit, got a steamer finally to steam the foam and rejuvenate it, and wrap the oem seats in leather... DSCN1364  however, the stupid leather upper covers dont fit, they have somehow shrunk.... made a custom line for low pressure power steering. more info on the swap... DSCN1469  cleaned the subframe DSCN1463  and painted it... DSCN1473  painted the power steering rack. DSCN1464  and trying to hack some enlinks for the front. DSCN1472  cant do the engine wiring because i dont have a spcific plug, and it sucks.. so im just doing bits here and there.. This post has been edited by njccmd2002: Sep 24, 2017 - 1:41 AM -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
If you PM me and I dont respond, dont fret or cry. Im alive, better post your questions in the thread below, maybe I log back in 2grfe Swapped... Why I chose the 2GR, before you ask read here... A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within. @llamaraxing in Instagram is the best way to find me. I hardly log here anymore. |
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