Overkill's 6GC GT Journal Options

[Overkill]

Greetings!

My name is Brock aka Overkill. I have been a member since 2004, but have not been a regular visitor until recently. I have decided to start a journal to capture the 6GC journey I am about to embark. Some of you might know me from the chat room, some of you might have met me back when HTC was formed, and some of you might know me as Matt aka Death's Brother-n-Law. Back in 2003 when I was working with Matt I bought a 1990 Supra 7mge auto. I really loved that car even-though it was a "turd". It was a pain in the ass, but a lot of fun to drive. I believe my max speed on the car was only 118mph, but it was still a fun car. Matt has always had a celica, ever since I met him. Hell, I've even been in an accident with Matt IN one of his celicas. Seeing the progress he has made with his newest has made me decide to follow in his footsteps.

I have been looking over the last month or so to try to find the right Celica to begin the journey. After a long search, I believe I have found the one. She is a 1994 GT 5-speed. She is Turquoise Pearl and has 186k miles. I am going to Austin Saturday to test drive, but I am almost positive that I will be bringing her home with me.

I decided to keep this journal for future enthusiasts who want to see the progression, so that they too might become part of our family.

Ideal Future upgrades: Stereo (I believe it does not have one at the moment)
Alarm ( also believe that it does not have one at the moment)
Tune up & Tires (possibly rim w/ tires)
Windshield replacement (has a long crack in wind shield)
Suspension (FSTB, RSTB, Coilovers)
Breaking (Drilled & Slotted rotors w/ Upgraded Calipers and SB breaklines)

There are a ton of other modifications I plan on, these listed above are on my top priority. (Ofcourse... Saturday has to get here first)


I will take pictures on Saturday, and keep everyone posted. Wish me luck... Im sure I will need it!

This post has been edited by Overkill: Apr 13, 2009 - 9:32 AM

[Overkill]

1st - Admin, Will you PLEASE move this thread to the Project's forum? Thank you in advance.

2nd - I am having some trouble making decisions. I am going to be getting Rotors & Brake pads via ebay in the next couple of days. I am having a bit of trouble on what else I should order. I am 90% sure that I am going to order a Injen Short Ram intake with the heat shield. I have been thinking about getting Exhaust Headers, A muffler (and take it to a muffler shop for the piping), JDM tail lights, 3 Point Front upper strut brace, Rear Strut Brace, 20mm Spacer, Tinted Windows, JDM Kouki Seats, an SS-III Spoiler, GT4 Front Bumper, ect. ect. ect. ....

There is so much I want to do to my car I am getting dizzy trying to figure out what I want to do. I am honestly thinking about trying to be as practical as possible. I am thinking that I am going to get the Rotors and Brakes, Intake, Exhaust, Spark Plugs, Wires, Cap and Rotor, Change to fully Synthetic Mobile 1 oil (cause I dont know what oil is in there now), and save whatever money is left over for either Window Tint, or paint job. Please let me know what you guys think.

This is the Exhaust Muffler I was considering. If you have better alternatives, please let me know.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OBX-Steel-Universa...331007201739%26

This post has been edited by Overkill: Sep 4, 2013 - 1:54 AM

[Box]

First thing is to bring maintenance up to date, then I'd say go with tint. I wouldn't bother with paying the extra for synthetic oil, Super-Tech conventional from Wal-Mart will suffice. The Injen short ram is a waste of money, if you just want the sucking sound grab a $30 eBay kit. The only setup that might(strong emphasis on that) gain power would be a true cold air or ram air setup. A header really won't do much, but make for raspiness in the exhaust note. I'd only replace the muffler, if again, you just want the sound. If you really want to replace the OEM muffler I'd look into something that has baffles in it, such as a Flowmaster. Unless you enjoy the bumble bee sound, then by all means get a straight through muffler. For what the strut bars would cost you'd be better off getting lowering springs and new struts. Let's be honest here, you have an economy engine with a slushbox behind it. All you have are looks and handling, so work on the car's strong points. Anything "performance oriented" short of turbocharging or swapping is a waste of money.

This post has been edited by Box: Sep 5, 2013 - 2:55 AM