 Whatthe's Celica Progress Thread, A bucket full of rice right next door to a paddy field. Be warned. |
 Nov 9, 2008 - 12:58 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Aug 13, '08 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%)  |
Well here it is, i bought the 1998 2.2L Celica sx-r (i think its GT) probably 3 months ago with 58,000km and the 3rd owner. It was a stock mofo car, my first car and i intend to keep her for life with many presents to spoil her.
Background Was looking for my first car back in 08, was never sure what to buy. Wanted a NA white supra, god they were beasty looking things. But was always told left, right and centre they were too expensive to maintain and for petrol too. Looked into ftos (baby supra) but too many tiptronics not enough manuals around. That and my dad was like "GET A TOYOTA". Out of the blue, saw a bargain of a white 98 celica with very low ks. Went out to wollongong that night with my parents with a large sum of cash to look at this celica. Who knew on the spot i would buy it that night and drive it back in the heavy rain. It was a hit or miss, he was leaving back overseas in 2 days and if he didnt sell it it would go to the dealers. Was in head over heels even tho i didnt really like the look or shape of this generation celica. This is my first car, and i plan to keep it for a life. This post has been edited by whatthe: Sep 28, 2010 - 1:27 AM -------------------- |
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Nov 9, 2008 - 1:08 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 13, '08 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
And this thread would not be complete without some photos, i must say it has changed vastly through its 3 months with me
 When I First Got Her:  Car is starting to take shape (this was a week ago) Just after bodykit got fitted sitting in my driveway  End Result:  
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Nov 9, 2008 - 1:52 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 3, '07 From Bellevue, Nebraska Currently Offline Reputation: 28 (100%) |
can't wait to see more progress
 looks good man.
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Nov 9, 2008 - 2:53 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 7, '07 From Corpus Christi, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Looks awesome dude. Keep us updated.
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Nov 9, 2008 - 9:15 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 21, '08 From Naples, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
It does look good. Some rims are necessary to offset that body kit though.
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Nov 9, 2008 - 5:57 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '08 From Orlando, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
haha, whatthe, i always thought your car was yellow cause of the lighting of the sig.
 silly me. Good job though! Clean white celi!
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QUOTE (14:19:21) Daniel: That was a JDM hole in the side of the box too. There was so much JDM trapped inside that box that they couldn't contain it, so they had to put a JDM hole in the box to let the JDM out. QUOTE Ferdi says (11:29) No, it looks like a hooker put her acid vag on your hood. Acid vag = bigger problem than a few dings. |
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Nov 9, 2008 - 6:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 21, '06 From Kerry, Ireland Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
very tidy motor
Looking well, when you lower her a bit she'll look excellent! Keep up the good work
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Nov 9, 2008 - 8:29 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 25, '05 From Sydney, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Good work so far
It was nice to meet you! --------------------  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!!! |
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Nov 10, 2008 - 12:18 AM
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 Moderator Joined Nov 5, '07 From New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
projectors and rims for the win
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Nov 10, 2008 - 12:38 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 13, '08 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
 Dont worry ive invested in a tripod and it should be coming in the next two weeks and after semester exams going to start learning how to take proper photos This post has been edited by whatthe: Nov 11, 2008 - 9:55 AM -------------------- |
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Nov 10, 2008 - 9:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 13, '08 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
**UPDATE 11/11/2008**
Recived my TRD Seat Belt Pads today, feels good to pimp to interior abit  
This post has been edited by whatthe: Nov 11, 2008 - 9:51 AM -------------------- |
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Nov 10, 2008 - 10:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 6, '08 From Lisarow, NSW, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
nice! where did you get them and how much? also where did you get your side skirts and splitters?
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Nov 14, 2008 - 11:19 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '06 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
all u ss-iii guys keep your parts up-data-way,
yet to see another celica in vic with ss-iii parts woohooo. This post has been edited by NGHTKD: Nov 14, 2008 - 11:20 PM |
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Nov 17, 2008 - 3:34 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 6, '05 From PA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Very clean looking car... you may want to do the s2k antenna to get rid of that lightning rod!
Great job so far though
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Nov 17, 2008 - 3:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 21, '08 From Naples, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Who needs radio...
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Nov 18, 2008 - 8:02 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 13, '08 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
**UPDATE 19/11/08**
Now what could this be?   Front bumper projector style indicators ! 
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Nov 19, 2008 - 1:52 AM
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Moderator Joined Nov 5, '07 From New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
sweet, get me some
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Nov 19, 2008 - 3:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 21, '08 From Naples, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Wow, those are nasty...JDM tails and projector headlights are probably the best mods to do on our cars.
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Nov 20, 2008 - 8:46 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 14, '06 From MN, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Whats your interior? The only think I don't like is my tan interior.
If your is all black that'll be even more sexy. |
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Nov 20, 2008 - 3:59 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 25, '05 From Sydney, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Black and red interior (just like the SS-III)
-------------------- 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!!! |
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