Which Celica would you choose? Options

[trdproven]

just watch out how that combo transitions, euro splitters are thin, sides are decent size, but TRD rears are wider than the sides in terms of flowing, it might not flow right. I think manphibian is the only one that pulled of the euro style nicely. fronts, sides, and wing.

hmm.. ya well if i decide to keep my bumper im definately going with euro front splitter. and instead of going with trd rear extension i can go with rear ss-III extension. you think that would flow better???

here the pic of oem trd extension vs. chrisc's replica's trd extension. Just not the same. I just like the way the trd flow's into the rear bumper, it feel like ss-3 rear extension just dont flow as well.





and i definitely dont like front trd extension on 94 bumper

TRD extensions are good if you are going with the TRD sides but the front euro splitters would look weak with the rest.

[Toyota_Celica_97]

me i personal like white celica, and red both and black, and blue. but white is my first choice. and about the bumber i like the 96+ more cause it look more style lol.

[BonzaiCelica]

TRD extensions are good if you are going with the TRD sides but the front euro splitters would look weak with the rest.

hmm ya i know what you mean either trd all the way or else i go with 94-95 bumper with euro splitters and regular sideskirts and now rear extensions.

Well i think i've made up my mind about which bumper i want to get. the 96+. it has more style like celica97 said and it has more of a modern look.



Do you guys think i will be able to put rear extensions on my celica after i get this dent fixed. And what should i do for a quick fix?? cause i have some rust and white paint right there as you can see.

[whatthe]

have you ever thought about a full lip? eg. toms lip?

[trdproven]

yes, not so much interested, unless my car was black.

TRD extensions are good if you are going with the TRD sides but the front euro splitters would look weak with the rest.

hmm ya i know what you mean either trd all the way or else i go with 94-95 bumper with euro splitters and regular sideskirts and now rear extensions.

Well i think i've made up my mind about which bumper i want to get. the 96+. it has more style like celica97 said and it has more of a modern look.

Bingo

[BonzaiCelica]

hmm wait so trdproven i should have much trouble fitting the rear ss-3 extensions after i get dent fixed??

I don't want to go with a lip cause they get to close to the floor over speed bumps and driveways. but do you have any pics of it?

And for a second i though the poll votes would be pretty close, but all of a sudden the trdproven celi with 96+ bumper just took the lead by alot!!

[trdproven]

Is that the rear fender near the bumper? If that part is fixed yes, it will fit. For the lip are you thinking of going Tom's lip? Better catch it on ebay, I think there is two. 1 even comes with the bumper already. Don't remember the price. for the ss-III rear splitters I'd advise getting genuine ones, they sell them all over now and theyre not too bad in price. They will always bend to the body for exact GUARANTEED fit. When I got my first replica ss-III rears, never put them on - got genuine ones and learned never to cheap out on stuff.

In terms of votes, at the end, it is really preference that wins and not numbers. Luke, your car I liked so much, I had it in my custom calendar for the month of October.

This post has been edited by trdproven: Feb 5, 2009 - 4:03 AM

[BonzaiCelica]

Yes sir, that is the rear fender. Hmm about ss-III splitters, where can i get them. I went to a toyota dealer before and asked the guy about trd front strut brace. he told me he couldnt order that stuff. But then i heard from my friend who has mk II mr2, that if a guy at the toyota dealer knows how to order stuff from japan he can. Is that possible too??

Ya this 96+ bumper they selling on ebay says it comes with all headlights and foglights. for $800 plus shipping i think. Maybe it costs so much cause of genuine front lip. but they bumper only costs $300 alone brand new from dealer(I think?).

[trdproven]

ss-III splitters can be found on ebay, or you can opt for rpmgarage.com. Don't forget to bargain with Keith Tau.

Bumper - appr 300
plate holder - appr 50
grill- appr 75
Toms Lip - up to 300
fogs - ~ 150 used
corner lights ~ 75
emblem - 10
H/B gaskets 5
Upper retainer ~ ?? I think i see it there
TOTALS at least 965 not even included headlights

You are going to save some money but at the same time you get rare genuine parts where price shouldnt matter at this point if you really want it.

[BonzaiCelica]

hmm okay thx for those prices. ya i totally forgot about rpmgarage. alright thanks for that name so whenever i decide to buy em ill ask for keith and bargain a price. They are $280 for brand new ss-3 front splitters. WOW

well assuming you know what your talking, obviously cause u just did the 96+ bumper conversion. the uppper retainer(I need to buy this right?) is like $40 including shipping from toyotapartsexpress and whats that h/b gaskets thing??

[trdproven]

hmm okay thx for those prices. ya i totally forgot about rpmgarage. alright thanks for that name so whenever i decide to buy em ill ask for keith and bargain a price. They are $280 for brand new ss-3 front splitters. WOW

well assuming you know what your talking, obviously cause u just did the 96+ bumper conversion. the uppper retainer(I need to buy this right?) is like $40 including shipping from toyotapartsexpress and whats that h/b gaskets thing??

No you dont need the upper retainer its the same in the 96, you only buy that for the gtfour bumper. What I meant is from the pics it looks like it has it on there too unless its just the rubber. 280 brand new? I bargained mine for 200 used from him. I spent alot mostly because shipping had to be done twice because Guam is just far away.

High beam gaskets - same as the ones you already have but at least it becomes extra for you.

[BonzaiCelica]

hmm ok ok. ya i saw a bumper for $200 on ebay. but thanks for all your help really! :-D

[ej8ferio702]

i have a 94 celica and to be honest i like the 96 bumper better although i like the look of this car in the pic with the splitters...

sorry to be a noob lol but in this pic is that an sIII splitter???

[trdproven]

i have a 94 celica and to be honest i like the 96 bumper better although i like the look of this car in the pic with the splitters...

sorry to be a noob lol but in this pic is that an sIII splitter???

front euro splitters just like Lukes red car. this was when I had it blue, now it has the ss-III splitters on my white pic.

This post has been edited by trdproven: Feb 7, 2009 - 8:11 AM

[Zeros2]

i would say the white one in red! hahah i just like trdprovens car

[cibrit-]

Wow, I'm surprised at the polls.. To me the red is so much more appealing than the white. Don't get me wrong, the white ones look real nice if modded good, but I just seem to like the reds better. That's why mines red =D

[MacgibaS2]

two different cars.. they both look good!

[trdproven]

i have a 94 celica and to be honest i like the 96 bumper better although i like the look of this car in the pic with the splitters...

sorry to be a noob lol but in this pic is that an sIII splitter???

front euro splitters just like Lukes red car. this was when I had it blue, now it has the ss-III splitters on my white pic.

This looks really different - this is my car the first year I got it and put stuff on it.

[NGHTKD]

def trdprovens' ride, both hot 6gc - but im a bit baised:p

[RavenAegis45]

haha dude I have a 98 renaissance Red GT and I love it. but that white looks amazing. I'd say get the bumper and splitters from the white model but keep it red