Just bought a 95 GT. Options

[travisxcore]

I don't know much about how these cars run or whats expected to happen to them. So firstly I wanna do some maintenance and make sure everything's fine with it. As of yesterday it was at 188,888 miles. Its a salvage because the previous owner slammed into the back of a Monte Carlo. The only non cosmetic damage that I know of was to the radiator which has since been replaced. The only problem with the car I know of (besides a bent rim, haha) is the trannys getting old, its an auto btw. It takes a good 5 seconds for reverse to catch and pop in, and when its shifting up (especially into 2nd) it kicks but the revs don't go crazy or anything. Once the car is in 4th (O/D) I have also noticed in 4000rpms area the car seems to stop giving more power. It doesn't stop, it just won't send more power. I heard thats because the 5SFE engine doesn't usually have anything left past 4,400rpms but I just wanted to check in on that. Other then that, I think I have short in my wiring. Whenever I turn my high beams on all the inside lights dim very noticeably. When I bought the car it came with 2 15s and P15 amp (too loud for sure) and those will make the lights dim out almost all the way when they kick hard. So what do yall think I need to look at/do to get this car running like shes new again?

tl;dr It's maintenance time for the first time, what do?















This post has been edited by travisxcore: Mar 24, 2011 - 2:04 PM

[95celgt]

congrats, u have a 96-99 front bumper and fogs...tune up do cap,rotor,wires,plugs, and fuel filter....inspect the valve cover for any leaks, and oil pan.

i just threw away my old auto tranny i woulda said just pay shipping but o well now u can look for a 5 speed swap,

as for your power issues, have the timing checked, if it hasn't had the timing belt done lately its possible its off.

[travisxcore]

Yea the guy that had it before me looked 3 months for a 95 bumper, couldn't find one and just put that one on there. As for the fogs, their not hooked up, lol. Theres a switch in there but I don't feel like running the wire. Umm lets see though, timing belt hasn't been done in a long ass while, I know that. I think it was last done in '04 at 105,000 miles. I know a couple gaskets just got replaced cause they were leaking but thats all fixed now. Wires really need to be changed, their the original ones as far as I know. Haha. Plugs need to be change for sure. As for the fuel filter, I have no idea where its even at. Also I think my left motor mount is lose cause they car vibrates and ticks from that side but I don't know where its at either.

I have high hopes for this car, I just hope it doesn't **** on me like that '97 Cherokee.

[SwissFerdi]

I have high hopes for this car, I just hope it doesn't **** on me like that '97 Cherokee.

It won't, just treat 'er right. Welcome, BTW, to 6gc.net and the 199 Alpine Silver club!

[travisxcore]

Haha thanks. I'm so jealous of you guys on this site. When I first bought the car I didn't think anyone did anything to these cars. The only other non-stock Celica I've seen here is a pre-facelift GT with a fart can but after lookin at yalls cars I only hope I can get somewhere close to them. I have no idea where to even start. Haha.

[mkernz22]

Car looks great man! I didn't know there were gold badges for our cars lol
Are you looking to do a 5spd swap by chance?

[travisxcore]

Thanks man. Yea its the only one I've ever seen, I feel so unique to have it. As for a 5 speed, I'm gonna be completely honest with you, I don't know how. I mean I've never tried but yea...I'd like to though. It'd be nice.

This post has been edited by travisxcore: Mar 25, 2011 - 11:11 AM

[mkernz22]

That's how I felt around where I live. I never saw any when I first got my car, but little by little, I've been seeing them pop up haha
The 5spd swap is a little investment though, I'm doing it with my car and I also have a full setup for sale

[travisxcore]

Haha, most everything here is a lifted truck or a V6 Mustang. How much you selling it for?

[mkernz22]

damnnn lol
I'm selling the whole deal for $500 plus shipping.
I would ship grey hound because it would the cheapest way

[travisxcore]

Yea its pretty funny, I don't have a problem with the trucks cause most are actually nice. The Mustangs piss me off though. 240s are starting to come in like crazy to, all the homebrew ricer "JDM" fags.
Well maybe if you still have it here in a month or so when I get some more cash you'll have yourself a deal.
I just bought a WR Secret Weapon Short Ram intake for the first mod in my car. Was on sale for $150 for so I got it. Still trying to decide if I wanna keep the stock heat shield box off or leave it.

[Keiri]

Yea its pretty funny, I don't have a problem with the trucks cause most are actually nice. The Mustangs piss me off though. 240s are starting to come in like crazy to, all the homebrew ricer "JDM" fags.
Well maybe if you still have it here in a month or so when I get some more cash you'll have yourself a deal.
I just bought a WR Secret Weapon Short Ram intake for the first mod in my car. Was on sale for $150 for so I got it. Still trying to decide if I wanna keep the stock heat shield box off or leave it.

Congrats on the new intake, 95 GT, and joining the 6gc.net and NC 6gc families!

I may be moving up that way in a couple of months so be on the lookout for a red GT with bronze rims.

[travisxcore]

Thanks. If youre ever near Lake Norman let me know. I'd love to see another Celica in person, get some ideas. haha.

[zfjohnson07]

wish i had gold tags i actually thought maybe the gt's had them but mine doesnt.... they are a great car!! lucky ass got abs, wish i had that car.. wheres the gt rims? good freaking buy tho

This post has been edited by zfjohnson07: Mar 25, 2011 - 8:11 PM

[Spider77]

What ABS? All I see is a weird black box, wtf is that? And the gt rims are not on it, those are the BBS if Im correct.

[zfjohnson07]

that black box if im not mistaken is the abs,

[travisxcore]

wish i had gold tags i actually thought maybe the gt's had them but mine doesnt.... they are a great car!! lucky ass got abs, wish i had that car.. wheres the gt rims? good freaking buy tho

Thank you. Yea I was excited when I figured out I had ABS. I really like the Gold Tags too, its pretty sweet.

What ABS? All I see is a weird black box, wtf is that? And the gt rims are not on it, those are the BBS if Im correct.

I'm not quite sure what weird black box your talking about. Lol. But yea those are some old school BBSes haha.

that black box if im not mistaken is the abs,

I had no idea I had it until I read the Owners Manual (yea I still have the original '95 Manual. Haha). I've never payed attention but it says a light cuts on for 3 seconds letting you know your ABS is on. Never noticed it though, always to busy fiddling with something.

I'm surprised no one commented on my cruise control. If you look closely its turned upside down, it just spins around freely. Its so broke. Lol.

This post has been edited by travisxcore: Mar 25, 2011 - 10:30 PM

[Batman722]

that weird black box is aftermarket cruise control, not ABS.

[travisxcore]

I wish I knew what black box yall were talking about...

[mkernz22]

4th picture down, left hand side next to the alternator. Pretty much a jerry rigged thing lol
and i probably will still have the tranny and whatnot in a month