DKGT4's Project, 1994 Toyota Celica GT4 Options

[DKGT4]

white definitely looks great!! liking the trd front logos. you have to get the oem grill with gt4 fogs.

I have the fog lights but I do not have the fog light insert on the sides... Makes it look cleaner for sure. I am looking for them if anyone have it for sale.

[phrax]

Amazing car. But why weren't you at Run of the Ogopogo with the rest of the Alberta guys?

IT WAS AWESOME!

[DKGT4]

Amazing car. But why weren't you at Run of the Ogopogo with the rest of the Alberta guys?

IT WAS AWESOME!

Didn't know about it

[phrax]

Didn't know about it

S'all good! I'll make sure to msg you in time for next years

[DKGT4]

I have decided to start looking for some new "shoes" as the stock 3-Spoke wheels are just not doing justice for me anymore. I would really like to have a "street" looking vehicle so I figure that wheels ranging from 7 - 10 spoke is where I would start.

I have checked out tirerack.com and have come up with some options. I am hoping that someone could maybe help me with some photoshopping as I am absolutely terrible with that program.

Also I would like a "flush" look. I have checked "Timmyface's" progression and based on that information I think that 18x8 with 30 offset is the best measurement to go with to have "flush" fitment withour spacers. (Please correct me if I am wrong)

Anyways, here are the options that I have come up with:

Option 1: Motegi Racing SP10 Hyper Black
Size: 18x8
Offset: +40mm
Backspacing: 6.06"
Bolt Pattern: 5-100
Rec. Tire Size: 215/35-18
Weight: 19.0lbs.

Option 2: Enkei EDR9 Bright Silver
Size: 18x7.5
Offset: 38mm
Backspacing: 5.74"
Bolt Pattern: 5-100
Rec. Tire Size: 215/35-18
Weight: 23.0lbs.

Option 3: Enkei Performance Imola Bright Silver
Size: 18x8
Offset: +40mm
Backspacing: 5.98"
Bolt Pattern: 5-100
Rec. Tire Size: 215/35-18
Weight: 22.4lbs.

And this last one is one that really caught my eye: BBS CF Machines w/ Anthracite Accent
Size: 18x8
Offset: 35mm
Backspacing: 5.82"
Bolt Pattern: 5-100
Rec. Tire Size: 215/35-18
Weight: 24.0lbs.

Any help is GREATLY appreciated!!!

[SwissFerdi]

Oi, those are all heavy wheels. Why not an 18x8 RPF1?

[DKGT4]

Hrmmm... Personally I don't really like the look of those rims...

[BonzaiCelica]

18x8 Motegi SP10 not on my car... all the other wheels besides the motegi's are pretty heavy espcially the bbs and u pay alot for them too.


This post has been edited by BonzaiCelica: Sep 3, 2012 - 12:12 AM

[DKGT4]

Oi, those are all heavy wheels. Why not an 18x8 RPF1?

Weight of the rim really is not a concern to me... But if I was to factor in weight, I think that the Enkei PF01 would be a choice...

18x8 Motegi SP10 not on my car... all the other wheels besides the motegi's are pretty heavy espcially the bbs and u pay alot for them too.

Hey Bonzai. Thanks for the picture... Hrmmm I don't think that is e look that I want to go for after all...

[DKGT4]

Okay... so I have done a little more research and have found that I should be concerned with the weight of my rims... (Forgive my noobiness) but anyways I have come up with some more options..

First option: Sparco Assetto Gara in Green color
The specs are as follows:
Size: 17x7.5
Offset: 35mm
Backspacing: 5.62"
Bolt Pattern: 5-100
Rec. Tire Size: 215/40-17
Weight: 19.4lbs.
Finish: Green Painted
Construction: 1 Pc. Gravity Cast

This looks like a great wheel and I hope it has an 18" option.

The second option is: O.Z. Ultraleggera in Bright Silver Paint
The specs are as follows:
Size: 17x8
Offset: 35mm
Backspacing: 5.91"
Bolt Pattern: 5-100
Rec. Tire Size: 205/50-16
Weight: 18.0lbs.
Finish: Bright Silver Paint
Construction: 1 Pc. Low Pressure Cast w/Shot Peened

I am kinda of not familiar with Sparco rims, so if there is anyone that can give me some idea on the quality of these rims. I heard that O.Z. makes these rims in the background so if anyone can please fill me in, it would be greatly appreciated.

[Box]

Sparco rims are made in China, and all O.Z. rims are made in Italy. So I highly doubt it. If it were me and had the money to spend would go with some SSR Type F wheels. 16.7 to 17.6 pounds for an 18 inch wheel, depending on width.

This post has been edited by Box: Sep 3, 2012 - 6:52 PM

[DKGT4]

Sparco rims are made in China, and all O.Z. rims are made in Italy. So I highly doubt it. If it were me and had the money to spend would go with some SSR Type F wheels. 16.7 to 17.6 pounds for an 18 inch wheel, depending on width.

Hrmm... I thought that Sparco teamed up with OZ to make rims... Does made in China really mean that the quality of the rim is degraded?

[Box]

Sparco rims are made in China, and all O.Z. rims are made in Italy. So I highly doubt it. If it were me and had the money to spend would go with some SSR Type F wheels. 16.7 to 17.6 pounds for an 18 inch wheel, depending on width.

Hrmm... I thought that Sparco teamed up with OZ to make rims... Does made in China really mean that the quality of the rim is degraded?

Well, it certainly means it wasn't improved. Apparently there is a collaboration, found this on their site:

The result of a partnership by two of the strongest names in motorsport, OZ and SPARCO, the new collection of SPARCO specialist alloy automotive wheels combines Italian design, high-quality materials and OEM construction technologies to create an exclusive series of TÜV homologated wheels inspired by the racetrack.

Odds are what happened is O.Z. had old machinery for making wheels, so they moved it to a plant in China and is making wheels there under the Sparco name. That or from the write up, O.Z. just designs the wheels and then Sparco has a Chinese factory make them.

This post has been edited by Box: Sep 3, 2012 - 10:55 PM

[BonzaiCelica]

you do know that on the tirerack website you can see all the wheels on your celica and choose the color of your car. oh btw, get 215/45R17 if your going to get 17x7.5 rims and get 225/45R17 with 17x8 rims. you can still fit a 8 inch wide rim on a 215 width tire, but Id go with 225 if I were you.

[DKGT4]

you do know that on the tirerack website you can see all the wheels on your celica and choose the color of your car. oh btw, get 215/45R17 if your going to get 17x7.5 rims and get 225/45R17 with 17x8 rims. you can still fit a 8 inch wide rim on a 215 width tire, but Id go with 225 if I were you.

I have tried to filter the wheels for the celica however it filters out all of the 18" rims since it uses the specs from a 1994 Toyota Celica GT model... I am pretty sure that I can fit 18" on the JDM version of the celica as it has a larger tire diameter that comes OEM... I would really prefer to put 18" wheels on to it as it would look very nice. I asked a supplier to see if the OZ Racing Ultraleggera wheels come in a 18x8 size with a 30-35 offset and a 5x100 bolt pattern as I think that I have made a decision... But we shall see.

Thanks for the tire suggestions Bonzai. Much appreciated!

This post has been edited by DKGT4: Sep 4, 2012 - 7:24 PM

[DKGT4]

Woot... I thought I'd resurrect this forum from the dead... Now that its winter I can garage it and start working on it... Here is what I've done so far:

Much thanks to DoGGy for this wicked addition


So I've Gutted the inside of the vehicle:



AND I have installed some sound proofing material! Much thanks to my friend who hooked me up with the material.


Also took out the rear paneling but ran out of material so could only do some patch work on the center pillar as you can see. More material to come to complete the back seats and the truck area!


Thanks all I have for you for now... I'm currently on the hunt for some Alcantara to re-do my head liner and visors!

[DKGT4]

Another addition to my 6GC and also to resurrect my progression... I recently purchased some black Alcantara to redo my headliner. Here is a picture and it looks great! I give thanks to my girlfriend who helped me with the install.



Next I will need to learn how to sew so that I can do the visors...

[playr158]

Looks good!

[ricochet1490]

I was wondering how I missed this thread, then I realized it started last year.... Need moar updates!

[DKGT4]

I was wondering how I missed this thread, then I realized it started last year.... Need moar updates!

MOAR UPDATES YOU SAY! OKAY!!!

Anyways.. I started working on some aesthetics cause well... I feel as though I need to update the look of my baby more. Anyways, the JDM headlights are a GREAT addition to the 6GC, however, it just seems too generic... I guess you can guess what I have been working on. Anyways, here are some pics of my current project:

First I took apart my old headlights:


Then I got myself a set of these beautiful things... Motimoto H1 Retrofit Projectors courtesy of Lightwerkz!


I then took a "dremel" tool and cleaned out the inside "stump" as I would call it that holds the old halogen lamp in place.


Then I sanded the inside of the reflector housing and did some fitting to see how everything would look... Doesn't look too bad in my opinion.



My next job was to prime, paint, and then clear-coat the reflector housing and the reflector accent a nice modern black.


After much toil, I put everything back together to see what it would look like and WOW... What a beauty!


Only thing left to do is to find a place where I can take the original headlight lenses and sand them down to make them clear cause as they are right now... Well, lets just say the projector beam will blind a lot of people lol. I can't wait to finish that last piece of the puzzle and install my new headlights!

If any of you guys know where I can get clear lenses for my headlights, it would really save me a lot of time. Otherwise I will have to wait until, like I said, I can find a place that will be able to "de-line" my current lenses.

This post has been edited by DKGT4: Jul 17, 2013 - 10:07 PM