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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) ![]() |
after a long (in my eyes) hiatus from June 2012, finally back on the road
![]() So here is the story of my celica. so i dont get to ramble on too much, lets start out with the first picture i took of my car back in 2006 when I got her. ![]() the first mod that i did was my JL speakers all around. nothing special. i wasnt too much into the whole 6gc scene until a little bit after. i then stripped the hub caps and started putting every sticker i found on that car! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() then i had finally gotten into the 6gc scene and started to mod her. first things first, a $70 weapon r intake from a fellow member. needless to say i felt badass installing it seeing as how it was my first mod. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdQKHBZH2yg...re=channel_page ![]() after that came exhaust, a nice n\' rare SP1 ![]() ![]() THEN TRAGEDY STRUCK! i had thrown a rod and my car was up for about 3months, saddest moment ever! ![]() after all was said and done, i got a new rebuilt block. ![]() the day it was back on the road ![]() this is the first pic i took with my new camera ![]() Then after not having it for a while i wanted to get her gifts, thus leading us into the... BAD IDEA PHASE ![]() ![]() ![]() end phase ![]() then i put on my XS auto headers the NIGHT before i was leaving for my freshman year of college. ended up rushing and cutting to hastily and had a bad exhaust leak. and a lil bit after put heat wrap on the rad tubes ![]() also i got one of the limited DCR 3points ![]() ![]() then after a month or so, my engine quit on me while cruising around pittsburgh. had to tow it back home to the shop the block was built at in philly. ended up being a bad head gasket. ![]() then i just started buying stuff while at school and putting it in SPENDING PHASE installing hid\'s in february ![]() ![]() ![]() most up to date interior shot at night ![]() ![]() most up to date engine shot ![]() Got some bars ![]() STEELIES PAINTED ![]() yellow jdm fogs ![]() jdm tails ![]() yellow highs ![]() MATURING PHASE well i took off all the stickers haha ![]() got new rubbers ![]() a big shipment ![]() auto-x came into my life http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s66yhF5jtVk ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() then she sat for a while, not being modded, she was content ![]() THE SCREW YOU GUYS MY CAR IS FINALLY LOWERED PHASE this is how she sits as of now ![]() ![]() ![]() props to art for getting me into this scene ![]() the end.....? This post has been edited by Tigawoods: Aug 15, 2015 - 5:34 AM -------------------- ![]() 1995 GT::::Diffusing the Situation エキサイティングカーレーシングチーム! march 2010 COTM : 6GC feature 2014 : january 2015-2016-2018 COTM |
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jun 2, '08 From Fort Worth, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) ![]() |
very nice Tiga
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nice job mike...i love these kinds of threads...we need to have a member journal section on here..keep the modding process goin...its addicting and rewarding
P.S. shoulda picked up that set of green 6 spokes....would look good! -------------------- ![]() I"M NOT A TOYOTA FAN, IM A FANATIC 1984 accord hatch 5 speed (T-Belt)-Junkyard 1991 VDUB jetta wolfsburg Ed. 5 speed (clutch)-junkyard 1988 Dodge Aries K (sold) 1969 Chevy El camino - Traded for celica 1991 Dodge Daytona-Traded for Celica 1988 Chevy Camaro-Work in Progress 1989 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 - For Sale 1995 Toyota Celica-Work in Progress |
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() Joined Feb 7, '08 From Queens, New York Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) ![]() |
hahah n i met u sumwhere b4 the maturing phase
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Enthusiast ![]() Joined Nov 18, '08 From Woodstock, Maryland Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) ![]() |
very nice. i especially like the autox part, but thats just me
![]() where did the ksports come in? and how much were they? btw, I can i notice where your photography skills get better and better, not to mention better equipment lol -------------------- 95 Celica ST (currently in Motorsport Purgatory)
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) ![]() |
Nice write up, mike.
I never knew you had jl speakers. How do u like them over stock? -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) ![]() |
thanks guys
![]() very nice. i especially like the autox part, but thats just me ![]() where did the ksports come in? and how much were they? btw, I can i notice where your photography skills get better and better, not to mention better equipment lol the auto-x point was the high point haha. the ksports are the most recent mod i have done. i should add it in. the sad thing is she wont be getting to many presents this summer. all my money is going to the camera haha. i really want to get wheels, if i see any deals i will jump on it, i have been too picky. i want white wheels, that are light. ssr? 400 a piece no ways Nice write up, mike. I never knew you had jl speakers. How do u like them over stock? for the price they perform very good, havent had any problems with them -------------------- ![]() 1995 GT::::Diffusing the Situation エキサイティングカーレーシングチーム! march 2010 COTM : 6GC feature 2014 : january 2015-2016-2018 COTM |
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) ![]() |
champagne taste. Beer budget.
Get some nice 7th gen rims already. The steelies gots to go, yo! This post has been edited by lagos: Mar 20, 2009 - 3:38 PM -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) ![]() |
u spelled it wrong college man!
champagne. i want to get those enkei rp's that one guy is selling on here. the exact size i want too! 16x7. i would just take them when i got them and get them powdercoated white -------------------- ![]() 1995 GT::::Diffusing the Situation エキサイティングカーレーシングチーム! march 2010 COTM : 6GC feature 2014 : january 2015-2016-2018 COTM |
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jul 14, '08 From St. Louis Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) ![]() |
looks very good. I'm just starting the AutoX phase going to a couple last year. I think I found a new hobby. I love the progression. Hopefully we can all avoid the bad idea phase.
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Apr 24, '08 From Orange County, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) ![]() |
i like the pic of your car's front bumper. the way some of it is painted black. reminds me of trd bumper.
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Ha! done.........riiiiiiiiight
if i know my brother, its not done ![]() ![]() -------------------- I don't normally drive fast, but when I do its on a curvy section of this island
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Sweet harness bar yo.
-------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Apr 23, '08 From Muskego,Wi Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) ![]() |
I still think the blurple color is best still.
Looking good tiga, post up your autox vid -------------------- 2nd Gen 3s-gte.... It lives!
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) ![]() |
Ha! done.........riiiiiiiiight if i know my brother, its not done ![]() ![]() you know me all too well bro haha. the camera is getting the money this summer. the celi is getting track time. and maybe a couple small gifts Sweet harness bar yo. everytime hahaha -------------------- ![]() 1995 GT::::Diffusing the Situation エキサイティングカーレーシングチーム! march 2010 COTM : 6GC feature 2014 : january 2015-2016-2018 COTM |
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Enthusiast ![]() Joined Nov 18, '08 From Woodstock, Maryland Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) ![]() |
Just a short note on the autox vid, which was great and awsome production by the way
![]() I noticed that when your coming to a cone, you tend to react when your just getting to the cone, kinda like heading straight for it (or i guess right next to it lol) and then once you are past the cone, or right at it, you react to where the next is. My advice is to concentrate on knowing where the next cone is when your already heading for the cone coming up. "Concentrate on the immediate future, not the immediate past or pressent." Another way to think of it is to try to hit the inside cone your going around with your rear inside tire. The only way to do this is to not aim at the cone, but to go high, and treat the cone as an apex. Just like on a road course. your best line is to start wide, turn in at the right moment, to make your rear inside tire hit the apex, and then exit wide. In autox, exiting wide (depending on the course setup) could help or hurt, but findin the apex and setting up the car to hit that apex is key on any course. For example, in the almost "zig-zag" slalom portion of the course (1:25-end of run) you entered actually really well, started turn in outside since you were already wide, which made your car straightend for the next cone before you passed the current one. For the rest of it, you tend to react when you reach the cone, therefore, you play a game of "catch-up" with rest of the course, causing panic-induced steering and forcing your mind to think faster, which will just slow your driving down. You want to know exactly whats coming up and know exactly where your car should be after every turn. Slow, fluid steering will also keep the tire friction low and controlled, which will come naturally when you get used to setting up your car for the next turn. I have a picture/diagram/drawing on my comp of what i mean, it makes it 10x easier to explain. I would say check out the vid in the sig, but it's not quite the best example or the best view, but it's close. I raced my last event in my friends 95 Neon ACR E-prepared/rally car and I had just understood the concept. Im looking for the vid it's a good example. Otherwise, i'll try find one of my teammate's best video from last season. He's the STS champ 2 years in a row. He is deff a good example of correct corner set up. -------------------- 95 Celica ST (currently in Motorsport Purgatory)
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) ![]() |
Great write up! I have def taken it to heart, I understood the gist of it but unfortunately I am a visual learner
![]() watched the vid. wow This post has been edited by Tigawoods: Mar 22, 2009 - 9:44 AM -------------------- ![]() 1995 GT::::Diffusing the Situation エキサイティングカーレーシングチーム! march 2010 COTM : 6GC feature 2014 : january 2015-2016-2018 COTM |
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Tiga Tiga woods ya'll
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Enthusiast ![]() Joined Nov 18, '08 From Woodstock, Maryland Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) ![]() |
Great write up! I have def taken it to heart, I understood the gist of it but unfortunately I am a visual learner ![]() watched the vid. wow lol my vid isn't my best, but non the less, it has all 4 runs there so it's a good progression example of a typical event lol i'm a visual learner, being an art major myself, which is why i kept the diagram and studied it more then the words everyone wrote. i know it's here somewhere! lol. i'll post it up here when i get it. EDIT: Ok, so unfortunetly im starting to remember that it was an actual piece of paper that I had that was the diagram. i could draw it up in illustrator or something when i get some time in the next couple of days. It will really clear up what im trying to say. Another thing i thought of when watching some of my old vids: Try not to cross your hands when turning hard. This will come surprising naturally when the correct technique is found in your driving. You will have to turn the wheel less, which means sometimes u might not have to cross your arms. THis is an OK example of my friend in his STS civic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX85V7thPPc...re=channel_page He never crosses his hands. When going right, he pulls with the right hand, pushes with the left, and when his left hand reaches across his body, he doesn't reach back up to the top of the wheel with his right hand, he either shuffles his left hand up and brings his right where it was, or he will just simply push a little harder with his left hand. Good tips here: Andy's Top 10 Autocross Driving Tips best overall explaination IMO Jeez i need to make that diagram lol. yet another EDIT: this vid was from june 08. an example of me concentrating on not crossing my hands (except for the start) i was on crap tires and i didn't have a front sway bar (spun out on my last run, not in vid) but you get the idea i hope. ok that's my big paragraph for the day haha This post has been edited by rj8807: Mar 22, 2009 - 4:38 PM -------------------- 95 Celica ST (currently in Motorsport Purgatory)
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) ![]() |
i hope i get a ish load of seat time so i can use all this! hahaha
the top 10's are a great guide thanks! -------------------- ![]() 1995 GT::::Diffusing the Situation エキサイティングカーレーシングチーム! march 2010 COTM : 6GC feature 2014 : january 2015-2016-2018 COTM |
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