Thinking About Starting Over Options

[Coomer]

I'm thinking about starting over from scratch with a new Celica. It seems like a waste to paint over my paint job, which still looks pretty nice, and it'd be nice for another member to get a car with a 4A-GE in it.

Basically, I want to sell mine and drive my Nissan(which is almost back to normal and is definitely tolerable) until I find a cheap manual ST hatchback. Or possibly trade mine for a manual ST hatchback plus cash.

Then I want to pull the engine, install my extensions and sideskirts, paint the car, put another 20V 4A-GE in(with a AT200 C52 and lightweight flywheel), wire it to use Megasquirt, and then install some KYB AGX shocks with Tein springs, and get some 15" lightweight wheels.

Do you guys think this is a good idea? I'm really considering doing it.

[Coomer]

Nothing's wrong with my car now. It runs perfect and is a blast to drive. Basically the reasons for doing this are that I really, really want a hatchback now, mainly for space reasons...I really loved how I could easily fit hockey gear and stuff in my [fourth-gen] hatchbacks so easily.

Plus, depending on funds, I might tear apart the new engine anyway and put in 4A-GZE pistons in preparation for a turbo setup.

Basically, if I keep my car I'd be replacing the wiring/tranny/ECU/suspension/wheels/brakes, and I'd have to sell all of that seperately. If I sell the whole car, it makes things easier.