 Good News!!!!, I never expected this! |
  |
 Mar 7, 2006 - 5:43 PM
|
 
|
|
Enthusiast  Joined Jun 25, '05 From Fort Wayne, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%)  |
As some of you know, the decision was made to part ways with our (me and my wife) 99 GT about 3-4 weeks ago in lieu of me keeping our Lincoln LS and my wife getting a brand new VW Passat. After much mulling it over, and talking about finances (me expressing a distaste for a 35K car and $550 a month payment) I mention to my wife "You know, we could just keep the Celi and do the motor swap" to which she replied that she's already considered that.
Background: The Lincoln LS was hers and the Celi was mine, but she disowned the LS after some maintenance issues and commandeered the celica, so it's her driver now. So she comes to me last night and says "I've made my decision. We're keeping the Celica." And I just got off the phone with Dr. Tweak. If all goes well we're dropping the car off at his new shop in Mid-Late April when he's ready to do work at the new shop. The car is in the paint shop right now getting that screwed up repaint on the passenger 1/4 panel redone (originally with intent to sell). We both can't wait to get it done. Amazingly, my wife who was anti-japanese cars has fallen in love with driving the celi. She, as I, just has an unknown fondness for the car. We're both very pleased to be keeping it and hopefully we'll be a part of the "swap club" here shortly! --------------------  |
|
Mar 7, 2006 - 6:24 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Mar 25, '05 From Sydney, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thats good news
 I wish you and your wife all the best with the car  --------------------  98 ST204 ZR - Black Beauty - Roaming the streets of Sydney 73 TA22 LT - Tiffany Blue - Mint Classic Weekend Cruiser 75 TA22 LT - Snow White - Mint Classic Weekend Cruiser 77 RA28 LT - Flubber Green - Mint Classic Weekend Cruiser 94 MX-5 NA8 Clubman - Red Racer - Looking for corners WIP Project: 69 RT40 Corona, 2nd WIP Project: 66 RT40 1600s Corona 86 Corona RT142 - Daily Driver 6GC 4 Life Baby!!! |
|
Mar 7, 2006 - 6:50 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined May 3, '04 From pittsburgh Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
what engine is gonna go in???
--------------------  Now SR powered |
|
Mar 7, 2006 - 6:56 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '05 From Fort Wayne, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE(OrbitalGT95 @ Mar 7, 2006 - 6:50 PM) [snapback]404115[/snapback] what engine is gonna go in??? Dr. Tweak is going to drop a Gen II 3S-GTE into it. We're going to bring it up to about 12# of boost and throw a custom FMIC, downpipe, and custom exhaust on it. Gonna try to get it out of his shop with AT A MINIMUM 200 HP at the wheels. -------------------- |
|
Mar 7, 2006 - 6:57 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
That is great to hear
you now know the truth...the Celica has that power over the people who drive it she will never give it up, especially if it is swapped  congrats -------------------- |
|
Mar 7, 2006 - 7:10 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
good news! but...your wife will be driving a 3sgte?...what engine are you planning to swap into it? Good luck with everything!
snap -------------------- Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJ
Current: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor |
|
Mar 7, 2006 - 7:12 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '03 From Bloomington, Indiana Currently Offline Reputation: 62 (98%) |
QUOTE(Fastbird @ Mar 7, 2006 - 11:56 PM) [snapback]404122[/snapback] QUOTE(OrbitalGT95 @ Mar 7, 2006 - 6:50 PM) [snapback]404115[/snapback] what engine is gonna go in??? Dr. Tweak is going to drop a Gen II 3S-GTE into it. We're going to bring it up to about 12# of boost and throw a custom FMIC, downpipe, and custom exhaust on it. Gonna try to get it out of his shop with AT A MINIMUM 200 HP at the wheels. QUOTE(snapshotgt @ Mar 8, 2006 - 12:10 AM) [snapback]404140[/snapback] good news! but...your wife will be driving a 3sgte?...what engine are you planning to swap into it? Good luck with everything! snap That would be the st185 3sgte... the most common swap --------------------  |
|
Mar 7, 2006 - 7:13 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '05 From Fort Wayne, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Oh, she WILL give it up to me on occasion as I'm the one who initially wanted to do the 3S swap into it (not to mention paying for it!!). The ONLY reason she started driving the Celica in the first place was because the LS left her stranded twice in a month and she called it quits with that car. No biggie because I LOVE driving the LS, but she's gonna have to compromise and let me drive the Celica after the swap from time to time.
-------------------- |
|
Mar 7, 2006 - 8:29 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Jun 4, '04 From Northern New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
wow youre wifes pretty cool. i dont know much females these days that drive stick. heheh my girlfriend continuously asks me from day to day to let her drive my car...my answer.."HELL NO" lol you must be a very understanding husband
doc tweak will take care of ya and make sure it runs right...no prob on that. u just gutta worry about your wife's driving  bboy --------------------  ..(formerly daily driven) 3S-GTE powered celica currently set @ 12psi.. |
|
Mar 7, 2006 - 9:12 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '05 From Fort Wayne, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Nah, she handles one of our six speed 93 Trans Am's (the one with only 350 RWHP) quite fine.
-------------------- |
|
Mar 7, 2006 - 10:46 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Jun 4, '04 From Northern New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(Fastbird @ Mar 8, 2006 - 2:12 AM) [snapback]404235[/snapback] Nah, she handles one of our six speed 93 Trans Am's (the one with only 350 RWHP) quite fine. ah aright...then she's definately cool lol bboy -------------------- ..(formerly daily driven) 3S-GTE powered celica currently set @ 12psi.. |
|
Mar 7, 2006 - 10:51 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Feb 25, '04 From Fairfield, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Fastbird @ Mar 7, 2006 - 6:13 PM) [snapback]404144[/snapback] Oh, she WILL give it up to me on occasion.... So to speak... |
|
Mar 7, 2006 - 11:08 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '05 From Fort Wayne, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE(94GT @ Mar 7, 2006 - 10:51 PM) [snapback]404301[/snapback] QUOTE(Fastbird @ Mar 7, 2006 - 6:13 PM) [snapback]404144[/snapback] Oh, she WILL give it up to me on occasion.... So to speak... I plead the fifth.
-------------------- |
|
Mar 7, 2006 - 11:12 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Oct 10, '05 From San Diego Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
i would take that car from her so fast and hide all of the keys. and occasionally allow my wife to drive it. theres no way in hell i would ever give my wife (whenever i marry her) the keys to my 3sgte swapped 6 gen to drive on a daily basis. it would be mine!
|
|
Mar 7, 2006 - 11:30 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Virginia Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Dang! You got the dream wife...I'll trade ya for mine lol
|
|
Mar 7, 2006 - 11:46 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
QUOTE(dustin15brown @ Mar 7, 2006 - 7:12 PM) [snapback]404143[/snapback] QUOTE(Fastbird @ Mar 7, 2006 - 11:56 PM) [snapback]404122[/snapback] QUOTE(OrbitalGT95 @ Mar 7, 2006 - 6:50 PM) [snapback]404115[/snapback] what engine is gonna go in??? Dr. Tweak is going to drop a Gen II 3S-GTE into it. We're going to bring it up to about 12# of boost and throw a custom FMIC, downpipe, and custom exhaust on it. Gonna try to get it out of his shop with AT A MINIMUM 200 HP at the wheels. QUOTE(snapshotgt @ Mar 8, 2006 - 12:10 AM) [snapback]404140[/snapback] good news! but...your wife will be driving a 3sgte?...what engine are you planning to swap into it? Good luck with everything! snap That would be the st185 3sgte... the most common swap  that's funny...i did not see that! He might have posted that while i was writing my post Very cool Fastbird!!!! Congrats on the 3sgte...! ~snap -------------------- Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJ
Current: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor |
|
Mar 8, 2006 - 11:03 AM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Feb 1, '05 From Charlotte NC Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Background: The Lincoln LS was hers and the Celi was mine, but she disowned the LS after some maintenance issues and commandeered the celica, so it's her driver now. Dang! You got the dream wife...I'll trade ya for mine lol LMAO @ "commandeered" and i hpe your wife dosent find out you considered a trade! u guys are hillarious. --------------------  QUOTE (Galcobar @ Oct 15, 2008 - 2:44 AM)  You want power but have no money. That's a problem. Cheap. Reliable. Fast. Pick two. |
|
Mar 9, 2006 - 10:44 AM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Sep 1, '04 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Fastbird @ Mar 7, 2006 - 10:43 PM) [snapback]404087[/snapback] "You know, we could just keep the Celi and do the motor swap" to which she replied that she's already considered that. So she comes to me last night and says "I've made my decision. We're keeping the Celica." We both can't wait to get it done. Amazingly, my wife who was anti-japanese cars has fallen in love with driving the celi. She, as I, just has an unknown fondness for the car. oh, this brings a tear to my eye I;m so proud of your wife!My wife has been talking about a different car and I have been trying to get her to go with a celica. She said that it would look gay for us to drive the same type of car. (I gave her the stink eye after that) --------------------  CLOSED on 25 acres! -shop coming soon.... |
|
Mar 9, 2006 - 8:30 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '05 From Fort Wayne, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE(frosty @ Mar 9, 2006 - 10:44 AM) [snapback]405083[/snapback] My wife has been talking about a different car and I have been trying to get her to go with a celica. She said that it would look gay for us to drive the same type of car. (I gave her the stink eye after that) My wife and I also have matching 93 Trans Am's. It's not that gay.
-------------------- |
|
Mar 9, 2006 - 9:24 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(frosty @ Mar 9, 2006 - 10:44 AM) [snapback]405083[/snapback] QUOTE(Fastbird @ Mar 7, 2006 - 10:43 PM) [snapback]404087[/snapback] "You know, we could just keep the Celi and do the motor swap" to which she replied that she's already considered that. So she comes to me last night and says "I've made my decision. We're keeping the Celica." We both can't wait to get it done. Amazingly, my wife who was anti-japanese cars has fallen in love with driving the celi. She, as I, just has an unknown fondness for the car. oh, this brings a tear to my eye I;m so proud of your wife!My wife has been talking about a different car and I have been trying to get her to go with a celica. She said that it would look gay for us to drive the same type of car. (I gave her the stink eye after that) you know my girlfriend has said the same thing (we've been togeather for 6 years... planning on getting married)... but then she suggested the idea of different combos of either a G35, EVO, STi, 350Z, M3, and/or S2000 sooo.... I agreed it would be better to have a combo of 2 of those than to have 2 of the same she also offered to give me her 2000 celica GTS to race in SCCA Club racing if i choose... as long as i buy her a G35 or EVO to replace it then i went on to say something like a S2000 or a 350Z may be a bad idea because they are only 2 seaters and dont have much room, she said "whats that matter?"I love a girl who can be as impractical as i am about cars
--------------------  Believer, you'll leave her, in leaving them all No but I don't buy it Like anything you do, as anyone you are Cause I'm... Ten Speed, of God's Blood & Burial |
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
| Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: February 23rd, 2025 - 5:47 PM |