 My New Celica GT Convertible |
 Oct 25, 2012 - 7:21 PM
|
 
|
|
Enthusiast  Joined Oct 25, '12 From Pennsylvania Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hi All,
I bought a 1997 Celica GT convertible last week. My last Toyota was a 1984 T100, so this is a big change.  It has 122K, and two previous owners. The car seems tip top to me (wouldn't have bought it otherwise), and my wife and I racked up hundreds of miles on it last week while on vacation. I had read reports that the car is lacking on power, and while it's not the 1970 Boss 302 I owned in 1979, it's got plenty of power for our needs. It's fully stock, and I've only added an XM dock and play radio. I would like to add a HU with bluetooth: holding a cell phone while driving just isn't for me since I added bluetooth to my Jeep a few months ago. 
|
 |
Replies
(1 - 12)
|
Oct 25, 2012 - 7:32 PM
|
|
 Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
Looks clean! Welcome to the site.
-------------------- "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. |
|
Oct 25, 2012 - 7:54 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Aug 23, '11 From kenton ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Very nice
Even has the top cover still Welcome to the site....an yes it lags some in power for most of us 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 |
|
Oct 29, 2012 - 12:31 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined May 29, '09 From Gainesville, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
Purty black.
|
|
Oct 29, 2012 - 12:55 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Oct 25, '12 From Pennsylvania Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Hi Guys,
This rain is killing me. I need to have that top down! The black is nice, but shows every speck of dirt. The carpet is black, and it looks dirty one minute after vacuuming. Oh well, just another excuse to give it the attention it deserves. I hate to get out when I come home in the evening........
|
|
Nov 10, 2012 - 7:26 AM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Apr 11, '09 From Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (richee3 @ Oct 25, 2012 - 8:32 PM)  Looks clean! Welcome to the site. Welcome aboard - I wonder how many of us there are: black on black on black convertible. Ours are identical! --------------------  I spent my money on wild women, partying, gambling, expensive timepieces, and my 6GC - the rest of it I wasted! |
|
Nov 10, 2012 - 10:37 AM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Apr 22, '12 From Central NY Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE (FrankB2 @ Oct 29, 2012 - 1:55 PM) Hi Guys, This rain is killing me. I need to have that top down! The black is nice, but shows every speck of dirt. The carpet is black, and it looks dirty one minute after vacuuming. Oh well, just another excuse to give it the attention it deserves. I hate to get out when I come home in the evening........I hear ya' about the carpet. I am meticulous about my interior. My fiance gets frustrated because I won't allow her to eat in the car and I vacuum it out, use leather wipes and dash wipes at least once a week. I've had a set of brand new OEM Celica floor mats sitting in the hatch for a couple months now cause I'm scared of getting them dirty and the originals are about 75% their original condition and look pretty good once vacuumed. But I'm constantly getting comments on how it looks and smells new inside the car so I guess it's worth it. -------------------- 99 Celica GT-S
91 Subaru Legacy Sport AWD Turbo 2010 Acura RDX Turbo w/ Technology Package 68 Impala SS Convertable |
|
Nov 10, 2012 - 10:56 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Oct 25, '12 From Pennsylvania Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I drive past a car wash every day, and most days I vacuum the carpets and mats. It looks nice for a while, and then a single blonde hair can be seen from 5 feet away.
The temps are back up in the 60's for the weekend, we have a new Pioneer AVH-2400BT HU with satellite radio, and miles of scenic roads to ride along before Monday. Maybe we'll take a 50 mile trip along the Delaware River in the morning, and see what's happening in Easton, PA! This post has been edited by FrankB2: Nov 10, 2012 - 10:57 PM |
|
Nov 14, 2012 - 10:45 AM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Oct 25, '12 From Pennsylvania Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
 I installed a Pioneer AVH-2400BT stereo, and a Pioneer satellite radio tuner (under driver's seat) last week. The factory amp and speakers were used, as they are still in fine condition. I didn't take a daylight pic, and don't know why the HVAC controls are showing up as purple. Probably because it's a night shot taken with my cheap cell phone. The satellite tuner was wired to the HU's, with the tuner's massive cable being run through the center console. The satellite antenna was run through the trunk's back panel, and underneath the door sill. The mic went right up the windshield pillar trim, and fit nicely on the edge if the visor near the hinge. I wired a relay for the parking brake, largely because it was easier than trying to find the green/red parking wire. The HU has a slot for DVD's, but will play video through the front usb port. I watched the Corvette chase seen from "Star Trek", and the surround sound effect was excellent! I can't recommend trying to watch a movie while driving, however, and I can't take my eyes off the road even if I wanted to. 
|
|
Nov 14, 2012 - 8:08 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
QUOTE (celicalibre @ Nov 10, 2012 - 6:26 AM) QUOTE (richee3 @ Oct 25, 2012 - 8:32 PM) Looks clean! Welcome to the site. Welcome aboard - I wonder how many of us there are: black on black on black convertible. Ours are identical! 
-------------------- 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. |
|
Nov 14, 2012 - 9:40 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Looks good, welcome!
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
|
|
Nov 26, 2012 - 10:21 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Jun 2, '10 From Davenport, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (celicalibre @ Nov 10, 2012 - 7:26 AM) QUOTE (richee3 @ Oct 25, 2012 - 8:32 PM) Looks clean! Welcome to the site. Welcome aboard - I wonder how many of us there are: black on black on black convertible. Ours are identical! black on black vert here as well nice looking ride, very clean, welcome --------------------  |
|
Nov 27, 2012 - 4:49 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Nov 10, '11 From Rockville, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Wow looks great!
-------------------- Dude I almost had you
 |
 |
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
| Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: February 17th, 2025 - 3:04 AM |