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Enthusiast Joined Jun 10, '10 From Valkeakoski, Finland Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) ![]() |
I purchased a '96 JDM GT-Four from local import company in may untaxed. Facelift model with sideskirts and three-legged spoiler plus massive 19" OZ Superleggera rims. It is mostly stock, except Blitz exhaust and HKS EVC engine control system. Price was 5400 euros and I got 4000 euros from my old GT in exchange, so it wasn't bad deal at all.
![]() When I drove the car to local repairshop I encountered not so nice surprise: ![]() Front wheels were pretty much done from inside. Apparently sellers weren't aware of it either so they offered to pay half of new ones. Some may know that Finnish tax system is very crappy regarding import cars and cars in general, they really rip you off if you give them opportunity. I'm expecting like 1000-1500 euros of tax for the car. Also the regulations concerning headlights, turning signals etc. is pretty strict, everything has to be E-approved. So basically I have to change low, high and tail lights. Especially the lows are pain in the ass to find used and intact, so I had to pay 610 euros for new ones. ![]() First thing to be done was clean up front turning signals, they were just cheaply painted black from outside. ![]() ![]() Paint came out pretty easily with solvent and tools. Side turning signals were also painted black, from inside though. It would have been pain in the ass to get clean so I ordered pair of clear ones. ![]() Some pictures from car's current state: ![]() Taillights look so sweet, but have to replace them ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() With new lows ![]() ![]() Next thing is to get new highs and tails, so I'll put the whole set for sale here at some point. ![]() This post has been edited by Spetsnaz: Oct 14, 2011 - 2:34 AM -------------------- ![]() Toyota Celica ST205 '96 Toyota Celica ST202 '94 EX |
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Looks great!
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 10, '10 From Valkeakoski, Finland Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) ![]() |
![]() Waxed up. ![]() -------------------- ![]() Toyota Celica ST205 '96 Toyota Celica ST202 '94 EX |
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Nov 29, '10 From Lake Havasu City, AZ Currently Offline Reputation: 31 (100%) ![]() |
Gorgeous car man. Digging the superleggeras, especially being 19s.
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 10, '10 From Valkeakoski, Finland Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) ![]() |
Gorgeous car man. Digging the superleggeras, especially being 19s. ![]() Thanks! Superleggeras are really nice looking (tho took a while getting used to 19") but they are not the best for Finnish roads (which are quite terrible). Front right rim has already taken some damage by previous owner. -------------------- ![]() Toyota Celica ST205 '96 Toyota Celica ST202 '94 EX |
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 10, '10 From Valkeakoski, Finland Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) ![]() |
Ah damn, I have my old Celi's winter tires on 15" OEM Celica rims, but they don't fit because of the brakes.
![]() They look like this: ![]() Other projects before winter include some block heating system, was planning on preheat system like Eber or Webasto, but my budget won't cut it. ![]() EDIT: Plus the protection against rust, it's pretty clear that the car has been in UK when you look under it. Nothing rusted through, but looks bad anyway. This post has been edited by Spetsnaz: Oct 10, 2011 - 5:29 PM -------------------- ![]() Toyota Celica ST205 '96 Toyota Celica ST202 '94 EX |
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) ![]() |
16 inch wheels will fit, just depends on offset.
-------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
'93 MX-5 LE |
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 10, '10 From Valkeakoski, Finland Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) ![]() |
16 inch wheels will fit, just depends on offset. Alright, thanks! Those wheels above are ET 35, so they should fit. Gonna get them tomorrow. -------------------- ![]() Toyota Celica ST205 '96 Toyota Celica ST202 '94 EX |
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 10, '10 From Valkeakoski, Finland Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) ![]() |
![]() Getting ready for winter. ![]() -------------------- ![]() Toyota Celica ST205 '96 Toyota Celica ST202 '94 EX |
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jan 30, '11 From Albany, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) ![]() |
It's kinda fun outfitting the car for winter in a way; soooo much fun winter driving with snow tires =D
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined May 6, '08 From Lisarow, NSW, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
Looks awsome! If only GT4's were this cheap in Aus and I'd have one instead of a rex
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Nice! It sucks that you have to change out the headlights and tail lights, but that's a great looking car.
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 10, '10 From Valkeakoski, Finland Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) ![]() |
Thanks guys.
Ordered new parts for distribution head (timing belt&stuff and water pump), gonna get them changed sometime soon. Does anyone know good DIY tutorials on retouching car's paint? It's getting pretty horrible at some spots and budget doesn't allow any bigger stuff for a while. -------------------- ![]() Toyota Celica ST205 '96 Toyota Celica ST202 '94 EX |
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 10, '10 From Valkeakoski, Finland Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) ![]() |
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![]() ![]() Backing skills, I has them. This morning after work I parked the car as usual at the side of the road, backed a bit up as usual so it won't be in the way. Hit the only tree on the side. 500-600 euros estimate for repair, luckily I have my insurance covered. I'm soooooo pissed up right now. This post has been edited by Spetsnaz: Nov 5, 2011 - 8:48 AM -------------------- ![]() Toyota Celica ST205 '96 Toyota Celica ST202 '94 EX |
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) ![]() |
That's rotten luck. Hope it works out in your favor somehow.
-------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
'93 MX-5 LE |
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 17, '11 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
If your still interested in selling those JDM Tails let me know ill be interested.!!!!!
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) ![]() |
works out = jdm tails. Works out = reading the beginning of the thread. -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
'93 MX-5 LE |
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jan 19, '11 From Paraguay, Winchestertonfieldville Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) ![]() |
hahahaha you have rotten luck? my sandrail smashed into my new celica's tsunami tail lights (800$ if you can find em) insurance company got me 100$ ebay tail lights, backed into the darkest tree in the dark of a dark night a week later...
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 10, '10 From Valkeakoski, Finland Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) ![]() |
If your still interested in selling those JDM Tails let me know ill be interested.!!!!! ![]() Sorry, sold them already. ![]() hahahaha you have rotten luck? my sandrail smashed into my new celica's tsunami tail lights (800$ if you can find em) insurance company got me 100$ ebay tail lights, backed into the darkest tree in the dark of a dark night a week later... Well, that's what you really call rotten luck, ouch. -------------------- ![]() Toyota Celica ST205 '96 Toyota Celica ST202 '94 EX |
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