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 Jan 16, 2013 - 1:58 PM
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New nuts & bolts were introduced to generous amounts of anti-sieze.
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Jan 22, 2013 - 12:45 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 29, '12 From New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Went and bought some T10 LEDS. Replaced the ones in the doors with some white ones, and replaced the dash cluster ones with quad bulb red ones.
Seeing as its still sunny where i live, it doesn't look so bright, so im hoping at night its bright enough  If not, im getting a spree kit haha --------------------  |
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Jan 23, 2013 - 5:25 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 9, '07 From Miami, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Used a hairdryer & a razor-blade to remove the 18-year-old window tint on the car. Not an easy task consider the majority of it was dry/brittle and fell apart easily.
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Jan 23, 2013 - 5:40 PM
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 Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
Today I discovered that my battery (6 months old) is dead as a result of the alternator overcharging. 15.2 volts FTL.
-------------------- "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!
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Jan 23, 2013 - 7:27 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 3, '11 From Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
It's that possible Dan?!
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Jan 23, 2013 - 7:42 PM
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QUOTE (richee3 @ Jan 23, 2013 - 5:40 PM)  Today I discovered that my battery (6 months old) is dead as a result of the alternator overcharging. 15.2 volts FTL.  What alternator are you using? I'll guess you're getting a new alternator and battery. -------------------- Has no more Celicas
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Jan 23, 2013 - 7:51 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 2, '05 From Guam Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
QUOTE (richee3 @ Jan 24, 2013 - 8:40 AM) Today I discovered that my battery (6 months old) is dead as a result of the alternator overcharging. 15.2 volts FTL. first time ive heard of that personally. usually the alternator doesnt charge enough per say. but i think its possible especially if you've multimeter tested it. especially since toyota's alternator range is 13.8 to 14.2 volts. side by side pic of my valve cover but i have a newer pic of a chrome oil cap, its not genuine TRD but its the only chrome one and its new on ebay, this pic is a gun metal version of it. Genuine TRD is just a dull billet compared to this finish.  
This post has been edited by trdproven: Jan 23, 2013 - 8:24 PM -------------------- 94 Celica GT
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Jan 23, 2013 - 9:02 PM
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Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
QUOTE (ricochet1490 @ Jan 23, 2013 - 6:27 PM) It's that possible Dan?! I guess so. I usually hear/see alternators that stop charging. However, since we picked up the RX 300 and I haven't been DD'ing the Celica, I've noticed that we have to drive it every couple of days if we expect it to start. The battery didn't totally die until last week. I have two small amps in the car, neither is turned up and both are wired up properly. Then we have a Viper remote start, also wired up properly. I was about to buy a multimeter and see what was killing the battery, but I figured I'd check the big things first. I've noticed that batteries never seen to be as good after they die the first time so I had it tested today. Sure enough, the battery failed the test. Next we tested the alternator and it was putting out 15.2v steady. QUOTE (Keiri @ Jan 23, 2013 - 6:42 PM) What alternator are you using? I'll guess you're getting a new alternator and battery. It's the stock BEAMS alt. I'll be dropping it off to get it rebuilt here in the next week or two, then I'll pick up a new battery. No reason to fry a new battery with the same old alternator. No telling how long it has been bad... I never had it tested. I did definitely replace one battery already since the swap though. It was a Wal Mart Neverstart so it could've gone bad on its own. 
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Jan 23, 2013 - 10:22 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Probably just the voltage regulator inside the alternator that's gone out.
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Jan 23, 2013 - 10:54 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 29, '11 From Haltom City, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
The voltage regulator prevents overcharging. If you think about it, voltage is proportional to the rpms the alternator is turning at. Before the invention of alternators cars had generators and these required contact breakers which momentarily disconnected and reconnected to prevent overcharging.
I have seen bad alternators generate upwards of 18volts, it can destroy all sorts of electrical components so luckly your battery died before something like the ecu got damaged The voltage regulator in most cars is designed to cut the voltage down to 13.3-14 volts, depending on ambient temperature. From time to time I have to replace the external voltage regulator on my 64 chevy, I know its time when the voltmeter soars to 16+ volts everytime the engine revs up. This post has been edited by Special_Edy: Jan 23, 2013 - 11:09 PM |
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Jan 24, 2013 - 6:23 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 19, '07 From tx Currently Offline Reputation: 22 (100%) |
QUOTE (RUNNIN-LOW @ Nov 23, 2011 - 12:29 PM) decided to stop by to visit and check up who is still rolling around here.....  EDIT: Oops - just remembered this is a family site [and besides this is a 2yo post I replied to anyway] And we now return you to your regularly scheduled... [Mods feel free to delete this - sorry] PS - SIK!!!!: QUOTE (doctavic @ Jan 15, 2013 - 9:30 PM) got these in the mail today!  This post has been edited by DEATH: Jan 24, 2013 - 6:30 AM --------------------  ENGINE: '93 RC 3S-GTE/WRC CT-20b [18-20PSI] PERF: TRD/HKS/ARP/NGK/MSD/ACT/Blitz/STRI/APEX'i/TwosRus/GReddy/Magnaflo/KOYO SUSP: Tein/Bilstein/SusTech/ INT: SS-III SEATS/Toyota Hyper Sports EXT: WRC/TRD/404 QUOTE (lagos @ Aug 25, 2010 - 10:13 AM) Its a safety feature so that people like you don't end up killing themselves or everyone around them. Slow down Paul Walker. 6GC Chat - Go there: [url="http://www.griffgirl.com/forum/chat/index.php[/url] |
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Jan 24, 2013 - 7:19 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
QUOTE (doctavic @ Jan 16, 2013 - 6:31 AM) QUOTE (yagamius @ Jan 16, 2013 - 2:20 AM) QUOTE (doctavic @ Jan 15, 2013 - 9:54 PM) aftermarket, from autovation. found them in an old 6gc post, and checked the autovation website and they still make them. found a discount code too. http://www.autovationparts.com/store/toyotacelica.html Do they come with the Celica wording or is custom design ? They came with the wording, unexpected surprise. According to the old 6gc thread I found, they apparently had stopped with the wording, but it seems to be back. nice find, but what options did u choose, mine cost 134 usd, not paying that.... although i have a used set in my drawer i bought from a member -------------------- 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
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Jan 24, 2013 - 9:47 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 5, '12 From NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Jan 24, 2013 - 8:19 AM) QUOTE (doctavic @ Jan 16, 2013 - 6:31 AM) QUOTE (yagamius @ Jan 16, 2013 - 2:20 AM) QUOTE (doctavic @ Jan 15, 2013 - 9:54 PM) aftermarket, from autovation. found them in an old 6gc post, and checked the autovation website and they still make them. found a discount code too. http://www.autovationparts.com/store/toyotacelica.html Do they come with the Celica wording or is custom design ? They came with the wording, unexpected surprise. According to the old 6gc thread I found, they apparently had stopped with the wording, but it seems to be back. nice find, but what options did u choose, mine cost 134 usd, not paying that.... although i have a used set in my drawer i bought from a member They were 59.00 plus I found a 20% discount code online. Just play with the above link and google for a discount code. Oh and you get another 10 bucks off with bill me later (easy link with PayPal). |
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Jan 25, 2013 - 12:49 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 29, '05 From So-Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
discount code?
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Jan 25, 2013 - 11:10 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 5, '12 From NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE (chacha @ Jan 25, 2013 - 1:49 AM) discount code? I don't remember the code but I googled autovation discount code and found one quickly |
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Jan 25, 2013 - 1:56 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 18, '09 From Costa Rica Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (doctavic @ Jan 25, 2013 - 10:10 AM) QUOTE (chacha @ Jan 25, 2013 - 1:49 AM) discount code? I don't remember the code but I googled autovation discount code and found one quickly Just googled for codes and get this one: 1163546129 is a 25% off on any order. -------------------- 1994 ST Celica --> no swap --> 7A rebuild
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Jan 28, 2013 - 6:31 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Today I've decided I'm selling the Celica. If anyone in Alabama wants a ST, let me know.
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Jan 28, 2013 - 7:43 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '08 From JB MDL, NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 30 (100%) |
Got attacked by the Fastwax FR1 people, polished my battery tiedown, and decided I needed a new cell phone wallpaper so I made this----
 And another 
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Jan 28, 2013 - 8:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (Spider77 @ Jan 28, 2013 - 6:43 PM) Got attacked by the Fastwax FR1 people, polished my battery tiedown, and decided I needed a new cell phone wallpaper so I made this---- Nice. 
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Jan 29, 2013 - 1:29 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 6, '12 From NORWAY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Welded the "cut off thing" for the swap on Projectors..
FILEING TOMORROW! 
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