Going Topless!, Changing Radiator, Thermostat, and exhaust Page 4 (; Options

[NOVAKx17]

well good news, i took back the old harness and luckily enough they had the amp integration harness in stock!
i talked over a few options with him since my front 6.5s and tweets are blown,
and i decided on putting in 8" woofers in the doors, new tweets, and new 6.5s in the back , and my two 10s in the trunk.
going to have the 8s running off of a 300 watt amp, and the tens running off the 800 watt amp i have,
and the tweets and 6.5s will be running off the factory amp.

i can't wait to take that project on because i will be changing out the nasty tan carpet with new black carpet as well...
but in the mean time here are some new pictures! (;







i forgot how much fun owning a 6th gen was! (:

[njccmd2002]

where are u getting the carpet. do not, i repeat, do not buy an aftermarket carpet, it does not fit, i wasted 300 usd there, and wasted 100 more buying a used one from a coupe...

i ended up forking 500 for a new one, and it was the last one from toyota

[NOVAKx17]

Ouch.... I was just going to buy my own and custom trim and cut it myself... seems simple enough
I did it in my 6g hatch at least!

[njccmd2002]

different molds.. diferent chassis, sorry, if you can buy a decent used maybe.

[NOVAKx17]

eh. i'm going to try anyways. it can't end up too terrible. i've done it to several different cars, and each time its looked as it if came from the factory. but that project won't be until after christmas... sometime in january probably!

[FrankB2]

Now this is what scares me about my '97 vert. Key parts that aren't available, or over-priced. I had to stop at a store last weekend, and my wife went into a pizza place. I came back, and she had a sloppy slice of pizza and a HUGE soda in the cup holder! I dumped half the soda out, and put a paper towel under the cup. My carpet is in primo condition, and I'd like to keep it that way.

I wonder if you can have custom carpets done. I've seen older/rarer cars restored, so there must be hope. Either that, or I'll grab one of the zillion Miatas I've been looking at.

P.S. Nice stereo! I have to run a wire from the adapter to the car's plug to dim my screen at night. Crutchfield sent me the wiring diagram, and I just have to pulled it out one last time.....

This post has been edited by FrankB2: Dec 14, 2012 - 11:46 AM

[Box]

I wonder if you can have custom carpets done. I've seen older/rarer cars restored, so there must be hope. Either that, or I'll grab one of the zillion Miatas I've been looking at.

Anything is possible if you have the money or skill set.

[FrankB2]

That's what I keep telling my wife. We've been debating whether to sell the Celica, and buying a Miata. I'm 6'1", and the newer Miatas fit me, but the goofy grill is too much. I have the Celica on CL, and have several people interested. I just like the backseat, and I put a lot of TLC in the car already.

[NOVAKx17]

frank, where are you from in PA ?

[FrankB2]

I'm in Lower Bucks.

[FrankB2]

Since we're on the topic of '97 verts, could one of you guys tell me if your fog lights come on with just the parking lights on? Mine only come on when the headlights (low beam) are turned on, and go back off when the brights are switched on. The manual says they should come on when the "tail lights" are turned on, but you know manuals....

Contacted a carpet place, and here's the response:
Thank you for your inquiry.
You are absolutely correct that the convertible has a different mold than the hard top. Unfortunately we do not have the convertible model option. So sorry we couldn’t be the ones to help you find your model vehicle.
Sincerely,
Koby
OC Auto Carpets


This post has been edited by FrankB2: Dec 14, 2012 - 1:53 PM

[njccmd2002]

yes, my fogs go on only when lights are on...

[NOVAKx17]

Well im waiting for a couple things I've ordered to come in, they should all be here by christmas I hope! Them it's time for a bunch of updates and pictures!(;
In the mean time, im trying to figure out how ti get my new furniture home only having a Celica now

[njccmd2002]

go to home depot and rent their truck

[Box]

Well im waiting for a couple things I've ordered to come in, they should all be here by christmas I hope! Them it's time for a bunch of updates and pictures!(;
In the mean time, im trying to figure out how ti get my new furniture home only having a Celica now

uHaul or bribe a friend that has a truck with beer.

[NOVAKx17]

haha good ideas. good ideas....
tomorrow i'm going to have to go ahead and check a code.... stupid check engine light...
can't be anything major considering i'm not noticing anything wrong with the car at all, so something stupid i'm betting,
i would go check it now but its raining and i'm looking online for some parts for the 5sfte build (;

[Box]

I bet that it's code 71 for the EGR. I just have a feeling.

[kurt95gt]

Mines normally an o2 sensor code

[NOVAKx17]

The code is a P0401... something about exhaust gas restriction ... what is that haha
Ohhhhhhhhhhh. EGR? (;

[NOVAKx17]

I need some opinions on price vs performance vs reliability ...

Let's talk about the ins and outs of either 5sfte vs V6 powAr