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 Jan 10, 2015 - 1:07 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Feb 14, '09 From Mid West Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%)  |
QUOTE (Holtspeed @ Jan 2, 2015 - 2:25 AM)  QUOTE (Bigblock @ Dec 31, 2014 - 11:24 AM) Saw 3 Celicas, none of the regular Mid West ppl. A black one, a white GT, & a faded red. Sorry I am not able to tell years by sight. Just odd to see 3 in 1 day, blocks apart, in this area without a Meet. I admit, I did ogle for a time.  Happy New Year To All. Cebrate, Have fun, Stay Safe soooo I'm guessing the stock gt trans has a problem with 3rd gear? Oops Re-phrase the block thing .... .... within a few blocks of each other .... Not that the motor(s) or transmission(s) were apart. |
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Jan 10, 2015 - 3:26 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '13 From Winnipeg, MB, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
I think he may have meant to quote the post above yours
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1994 Camry - Sold 1994 Celica - Sold :(  Click here to see my progress thread! |
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Jan 10, 2015 - 4:09 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
To answer Holt, the GT and ST are slightly notorious for having a grind when downshifting into third. Sometimes gear oil change or using Synchromesh alleviates it, just depends on how far gone the synchronizer is.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jan 10, 2015 - 4:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '13 From Winnipeg, MB, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
I haven't noticed that problem with my car yet actually. Only problem is downshifting into 1st when I'm going any faster than 1 MPH
-------------------- 2007 Impreza 2.5i - Daily
1994 Camry - Sold 1994 Celica - Sold :( Click here to see my progress thread! |
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Jan 10, 2015 - 7:16 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Hmmm, does it have GL-4 gear oil in it?
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jan 10, 2015 - 7:40 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '12 From Brisbane, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Yeah mine grinds into 3rd on cold mornings, or when you are TOO hard on it. When I get the S54 with LSD my plan is to replace the synchros before it ever gets near the car
--------------------  SOLD :( 1997 ST204 Celica ZR -----> See it here on 6GC! 2013 October Celica of the Month XD Now: '00 NB8B Mazda MX5 -----> See it here in off topic! |
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Jan 10, 2015 - 9:03 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Just get an E153 with LSD!
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jan 10, 2015 - 9:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '12 From Brisbane, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
I am buying a SSIII in Japan that has the LSD already with it. And if I wasn't I would rebuild my S54 with a Cusco 1.5 way LSD, not E153. -------------------- SOLD :( 1997 ST204 Celica ZR -----> See it here on 6GC! 2013 October Celica of the Month XD Now: '00 NB8B Mazda MX5 -----> See it here in off topic! |
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Jan 10, 2015 - 11:46 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yes, save the E153's for me.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jan 11, 2015 - 1:23 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 3, '10 From Lansing, MI Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE (Bourne6Gen @ Jan 9, 2015 - 4:17 PM) QUOTE (sandusky1977 @ Jan 8, 2015 - 12:42 PM) So I picked up a Samsung Galaxy Gear Fit today, not for me; it's a present for my project,. This should give everyone an idea of what I'm thinking,. but basically since it has a swappable watch band that you can snap off, you can also 3dprint a base that would snap in to the Celica Center Trim Piece to replace the old trusty green clock with a bright beautiful smart watch.   This way, if I'm getting a phone call, I can swipe the clock to have it piped through my stereo, notifications for facebook, gmail etc scroll on it and you can make hands free calls. Of course you have to have a phone it syncs with but I do., so get in the car, and the car is directly linked. I look forward to seeing how it turns out. how you planning on charging the gear or are you planning on taking it out to charge it? I'm just integrating the charging cradle into the new mount. Since there is the outlet for the clock that is switched with the key I'll just splice a USB adapter on to the factory plug. |
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Jan 11, 2015 - 1:17 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 3, '13 From Missourah Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
The s54 isn't made to be able to shift That fast, like some of the better trannys that have dual synchronizer mechanisms. You need to push it into the opening of the gear and then give it 0.5 seconds or so to synch the gears up and let it slide in. If you force it by slamming it into gear faster that wears out that synchronizer. Contrary to popular belief you don't want to downshift into third with a Bruce Lee karate chop action.
The new s54 I just picked up is in real good shape, only 135k miles and the person driving it was real easy on that transmission so the synchros make absolutely No crunchy noises whatsoever. Other than that running straight synchromesh oil helped mine shift a lot easier when cold especially back into 1st. I'm going to get some Redline MT this time and see how well it works. -------------------- Bust a Deal; Face the Wheel.
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Jan 12, 2015 - 3:43 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 15, '10 From The Best Coast Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
Actually washed the car. Poor thing was a bit dirty
This post has been edited by SupraKid: Jan 12, 2015 - 3:44 PM |
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Jan 16, 2015 - 9:32 PM
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 Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
Today I put the Celica's battery on charge and started getting it ready to go back into DD duty until I get rid of my poopy Nissan. Might have a few dents but still drives just fine!
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Jan 16, 2015 - 9:52 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
   
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Jan 16, 2015 - 11:41 PM
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 Moderator Joined Nov 5, '07 From New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Yay tom's
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Jan 16, 2015 - 11:48 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I think Tom might be mad someone took his rims.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Jan 17, 2015 - 1:21 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 18, '13 From Ontario Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Last night we got the car finished off. Got the temp sticker so I can go get the alignment and etest done.
This post has been edited by timbo16: Jan 17, 2015 - 1:22 AM -------------------- 1994 Toyota Supra RZ - Weekend Warrior - 715rwhp
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Jan 17, 2015 - 7:16 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
snaps! Batman, whos the lucky car?
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Jan 18, 2015 - 1:12 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 21, '13 From YYC Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE (timbo16 @ Jan 17, 2015 - 1:21 AM) Last night we got the car finished off. Got the temp sticker so I can go get the alignment and etest done. I miss winter driving in Ontario. I never had the GT-Four there, but I loved hooning my parent's Tercel & Oldsmobile back in the day. |
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Jan 18, 2015 - 1:22 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 18, '11 From Honolulu, HI Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
  Installed the rear visor today, messed up the fitment of it a little but not really noticeable so i guess its alright for now. -.- will hopefully put some coils on her in a few weeks and maybe some new shoes after some leaks get sorted out. |
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