 The Martinsburg Special |
 Feb 2, 2012 - 10:54 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jan 31, '12 From Martinsburg, WV Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  |
So I figured I'd kick one of these off to get help, input, and dissenting opinions on current and future plans for my Celica. The pics I have posted as part of my profile depict how the car looked when I bought it except the sh***y seat covers that are covering up some nastiness. I will post some picks to show what I've done so far tomorrow. I want to start off with a pic of my "to do" list to give you all an idea of what direction this is going in so you all can give me ideas or point me in the direction of resources to get this done. Most of the work will be done by my mechanic, but I can do some of the simpler stuff myself. Thanks in advance for everything, I'm loving this site so far and there is so much info here, it's really gotten my brain racing on all the cool stuff I can do with The Martinsburg Special.
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Feb 2, 2012 - 11:13 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 27, '06 From Soda Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (91%) |
Nice lol!
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Feb 2, 2012 - 11:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 2, '12 From pickerington ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Sounds like a fun time to me
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Feb 2, 2012 - 11:40 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 15, '10 From The Best Coast Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
This was my life in high school chemistry...
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Feb 3, 2012 - 11:59 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 31, '12 From Martinsburg, WV Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Alright, so here are pics of some of the pics I said I'd throw up to show some of what I've done since I bought it. Also, if you look real close you can see where the passenger side low beam assembly mount snapped. Not sure when or how that happened.
I painted the intake pipe red cause everyone knows that it adds like 8 more hp if you paint it a cool color. The radiator house was red when I got it.  Sub & Amp  Here's one showing the ride height. Not very accurate as it's not on level ground.  New Distributor  Isn't there supposed to be some insulation under here?  Frog Lights  Not sure if it's the cowl or the hood that's out of whack here.  Happened to look over and thought a pic at this angle would look cool. 
This post has been edited by badman322: Feb 4, 2012 - 10:07 AM |
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Feb 12, 2012 - 2:20 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 25, '11 From Tbilisi Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
QUOTE it adds like 8 more hp if you paint it a cool color.  Reminds me this picture. 
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Mar 2, 2012 - 4:00 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 31, '12 From Martinsburg, WV Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Yay, almost everything to redo my brakes! All I'm waiting for now is the stainless steel hoses.
Calipers  Rotors, Pads, Hardware Kits, and Fluid 
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Mar 2, 2012 - 4:40 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
 Please post an impression of the HPS pads, as they are my choice for whenever I do some upgrading. -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
'93 MX-5 LE |
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Mar 2, 2012 - 4:47 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '06 From Calgary, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
Thats quite the list man.
I've had my bucket list for almost 6 years now... lol - too many things have changed. ... did you paint your car, or buy it like that? -------------------- |
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Mar 2, 2012 - 7:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 31, '12 From Martinsburg, WV Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Swiss- I will let you know. I had originally wanted to go for EBC pads, but couldn't find rear pads to match the grade of the front pads I wanted so I went with Hawk instead.
KAOS- Hell no I did not paint it like that, it was like that when I bought it. Once I get it running the way I want it, then I will worry about correcting the affront to style that it currently is. |
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Mar 2, 2012 - 9:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '06 From Calgary, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
QUOTE (badman322 @ Mar 2, 2012 - 5:08 PM)  KAOS- Hell no I did not paint it like that, it was like that when I bought it. Once I get it running the way I want it, then I will worry about correcting the affront to style that it currently is. I figured as much - there's a guy I work with that had his car painted, but not thoroughly. So when he opens his doors and trunk you can still see the original color in the door jambs, etc. When I saw your pictures it reminded me of his car, made me chuckle a lil bit - I won't lie. Just so you know, his new color is Silver... and the old color is RED, so you can only imagine how it clashes... 
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Mar 6, 2012 - 11:56 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 27, '10 From pittsburgh Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Don't put harnesses in.....
-------------------- -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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Mar 7, 2012 - 12:17 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 31, '12 From Martinsburg, WV Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE (czwalga @ Mar 6, 2012 - 11:56 AM) Don't put harnesses in..... Which harnesses are you referring to? |
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Mar 7, 2012 - 9:23 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 27, '10 From pittsburgh Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
On the seats. They are a pain in the ass. I have them in two of my cars... in which they are required for what I race. I'd never put them in a car that isn't actively raced. They are a huge pain in the ass, and no passenger likes them.
-------------------- -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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Mar 8, 2012 - 8:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 31, '12 From Martinsburg, WV Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Brakes are switched out. Hooray for new hoses, rotors, calipers, and pads!
Front  Rear  Haven't done any hard braking yet, but they feel great. Definitely an improvement over OE. This post has been edited by badman322: Mar 10, 2012 - 11:11 AM |
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Mar 10, 2012 - 8:57 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 31, '12 From Martinsburg, WV Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I've got a new Megan Racing radiator on its way and have been looking for hoses. I'd prefer not to get just plain old OE hoses. The only "upgrade" hoses I can find say they are for the st/gt4 st205, Samco Hoses.
Will these fit my st204? |
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Mar 19, 2012 - 9:44 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 31, '12 From Martinsburg, WV Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE (badman322 @ Mar 10, 2012 - 9:57 AM) I've got a new Megan Racing radiator on its way and have been looking for hoses. I'd prefer not to get just plain old OE hoses. The only "upgrade" hoses I can find say they are for the st/gt4 st205, Samco Hoses. Will these fit my st204? Forget that question, because here's what happened when I went to install the Megan Racing radiator: Fan 1  Fan 2  Both Fans not fitting  Oh look, got the fans modded up to fit, but guess what else doesn't line up...  On either side!!!!  |
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Mar 20, 2012 - 2:14 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 31, '12 From Martinsburg, WV Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Alright!! Short shifter installed!! Tow truck on the way to take it to shop. Engine ordered and should be here by Friday!!! Still looking for new radiator to replace stupid wrong Megan one. Thinking Mishimoto.
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Mar 21, 2012 - 3:46 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 31, '12 From Martinsburg, WV Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
It's here!!!!!!!!
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Mar 21, 2012 - 4:03 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '06 From Calgary, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
QUOTE (badman322 @ Mar 21, 2012 - 2:46 PM) It's here!!!!!!!! Is that out of an ST215? Or a MR2? -------------------- |
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