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Awesome updates dude,
really liking the side by side night shots. Also the double din looks great, I really need to get one of those... -------------------- ![]() |
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Ha ha! I love it, the compromise. Guess I won't have to deal w/ that just yet being single. Did you ever think about silver or gold? My calipers are gold and I think it matches the Baltic Blue (given that the engine cover was also gold). Silver would've been another option, less "subtle" perhaps. We wanted a color other than the usual red, black, or silver but what color beyond those we couldn't quite agree on. I would have loved a dark blue to match Baltic but that seemed to be out of the question without getting something custom mixed up. Also, give me those 57CR's you have... Awesome updates dude, really liking the side by side night shots. Also the double din looks great, I really need to get one of those... Far from the most awesome updates in any of the project threads here lately. ![]() ![]() -------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
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![]() Moderator ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) ![]() |
Sunday update!
Last weekend I picked up a new BEAMS harness from Aspen so this weekend I got it swapped into the car and moved the battery back up to the engine bay. Last summer I spent more time than I care to admit diagnosing the harness for a couple of different issues. First and foremost has been an ongoing issue where the ECU was pulling timing after the engine warmed up. I assumed knock sensor, ran a new wire external to the rest of the harness, tested all my connections, and never could find the issue. The second issue is that sometimes it acts as though the alternator isn’t charging. A couple of years ago I had an alternator burn up and cooked the end of the wire so I had to cut and splice new wires, so presumably that’s the cause of this issue. Either way, that’s two pretty big issues in my harness that have been a thorn in my side so when Matt told me he had a harness available, I jumped on it. Plus it’s nice to have the trunk space back. ![]() ![]() ![]() I missed part of the battery tie down at the junkyard, so that sucks. Gotta get that fixed ASAP. For the GT4, no big update. Finally got around to putting some Lexus door strikers, small and subtle but a nice touch. ![]() ![]() Then I pulled the seats for a thorough vacuuming and steam cleaning, then I had some fabric and vinyl dye so I dyed the top of the back seats black again. Unfortunately they’ve gotten a little faded but it was a quick and easy fix. Then I tossed these seats back in it instead. ![]() Got some free JDM money from the seats though! ![]() Next weekend will be a thorough wash, clay bar, and polishing followed by ceramic coat. -------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Aug 17, '09 From Millard, Omaha, Nebraska Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) ![]() |
So did the new harness work/ solve the issues? Such a cliffhanger.
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![]() Moderator ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) ![]() |
So did the new harness work/ solve the issues? Such a cliffhanger. I honestly don’t know yet myself. The engine turns over and starts quicker with the new harness and battery back up front but all I’ve done is swap the harness in and burp the coolant where I had to disconnect the heater core hoses, then pulled the GT4 into the garage. First drive will be tomorrow. -------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
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Lame update incoming!
Today I replaced the fuel pump in the BEAMS. No idea yet if any change will be made but if it doesn’t, then this turd will stay slow forever. Getting pretty tired of messing with it. I won’t find out for a month or so if it’s made a difference, since I’m not allowed to drive any of the fun cars. ![]() Last weekend I did some paint correction and ceramic coating on the GT4. It’s not perfect but at least it’s got some protection! ![]() ![]() Also bought some Redline 75W90NS for the trans but we haven’t swapped it out yet. That’s a job for the wife next weekend while I supervise since apparently I’m not allowed to turn wrenches for a while now either. (I did the fuel pump while she was grocery shopping. ![]() But most importantly, we got a special delivery for the ‘Four. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Not the Gram Lights I wanted, but those are still on the to-do list. We just like these Enkeis more than the Lehrmeisters that came on the car. -------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
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*drool*
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So wait, when did this ST205 come around?
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LMAO
Welcome back Box. -------------------- ~bloodMoney
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ST205 needs coilovers.
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1993.5 Toyota Supra ....with stuff.... ....sorta broken.... 1998 Toyota Celica ....this one, too, has stuff.... ....broken....yeah...definitely broken.... |
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It's also in my second favourite Celica colour, just behind Iris Pearl. I guess this happened sometime between January and March since it'd have just turned 25, guess will have to go back a few pages.
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![]() Moderator ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) ![]() |
So wait, when did this ST205 come around? ![]() It's also in my second favourite Celica colour, just behind Iris Pearl. I guess this happened sometime between January and March since it'd have just turned 25, guess will have to go back a few pages. It came around by chance, certainly not intentionally. Right car, right price, right here in town. Happened back in December, perhaps the only fed legal ST205 before the 25 year rule hit. I'm not a fan of cars that didn't come in legally when it's my money on the line. ST205 needs coilovers. Lol it's actually lowered already, but the way it sat when I put it back on the ground doesn't look like it. No coilovers for the 'Four. Yes, that's what Daniel told the government. Lmao See above. ![]() -------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
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I know, just trying to make a funny.
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Well if it's going by the month and it was made in '93 could still meet the 25 year rule, but hey so long as it has a valid U.S. title just roll with it. Not wealthy enough, pl0z you has turbo Supra so donut lie to me.
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Side note, lolz Daniel is Dink:
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I know, just trying to make a funny. Ah, that went right over my head. I just took a break from doing homework to check 6gc so I’m taking everything too seriously. ![]() Well if it's going by the month and it was made in '93 could still meet the 25 year rule, but hey so long as it has a valid U.S. title just roll with it. Not wealthy enough, pl0z you has turbo Supra so donut lie to me. ![]() This one is like 08/94, if memory serves correctly. I bought Supra Turbo when Supra Turbo was cheaper, wouldn’t buy one again at today’s prices. Especially not $175k or whatever one just sold for... Side note, lolz Daniel is Dink: [img]https://memegenerator.net/img/instances/68834671.jpg[/ This is my life plan, yes. I’m just kind of winging everything else. ![]() -------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
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You have to get the Dink theme music to play now whenever you show up somewhere, and your vocabulary has to mostly consist of "Very Expensive" or "Whatever".
![]() I don't understand Supra prices, then again last I saw manual V8 fourth gens were going up. I won't complain since I have one I need to sell for a Miata, but I don't think they're worth what they're going for either but at least it's a lot closer to reality than the Supra... You should cash in on the Supra hype right after the new one totally bombs and people want the MKIV even more. -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Damnnn Richee has a GT4 now? Baltic blue gt4?? Makes me want to actually start my lift back project lol .. love the new wheels Daniel!!
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Damnnn Richee has a GT4 now? Baltic blue gt4?? Makes me want to actually start my lift back project lol .. love the new wheels Daniel!! Yes sir! It’s more like Brigette’s car than mine, really. I just provide labor in exchange for occasionally getting to drive it. While we were away, I had to replace the fuel tank in the white car... again. The new one kept getting new leaks. Frustrating to say the least. RockAuto warrantied it out for me for the same brand so I’m certain this one will be leaking in no time as well. As such, I didn’t even bother coating this one with anything. It’s already supposed to have a rust-proof paint on it but I don’t trust it to last another 20 years. ![]() ![]() ![]() -------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
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