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Hope you dont mind Ray, but I'm going to post 1 pic here. PM me if you want me to take it off.  He pretty much has a 90% GT4 replica except for the AWD part.  And mine is in my sig. But Im guessing you were only talking about Kuya's car. Happy Boosting, David |
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Mar 30, 2004 - 4:45 AM
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Scroll down to my post and click on my contribution... better yet... how about I just post the link to make things easier on everyone... HERE!! http://www.technoscribble.net/gallery/ HERE!! |
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Mar 30, 2004 - 6:41 AM
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thats a pretty major part lol! does he have the superstrut suspension and the figure 8 linkages? it would be interesting to find info about a swap on those -------------------- GT4 ST205 79 modifications and rising!!
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Mar 30, 2004 - 7:10 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '02 From Corona & Vallejo, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I have those parts, but didn't swap them. I was told by Richard Doig in New Zealand, that the Super Strut suspension tends to have problems. Hence, which is why they went back to the original McPherson strut setup. Because of this, I decided not to go with the SS suspension. Here's a quote of what he told me:
Even though the AWD tranny is what makes a GT-FOUR, I still don't (and never will) consider my car a GT-FOUR. However, to me, it's my GT-FOUR Hybrid... because it's one of the closest that you'll get (so far here in the states... until Qatar finishes his, and a couple completes the registration of their ST205's). IF I do convert to AWD... it's not gonna be for a while... Either way... my FF setup may not get the "off-the-line jump", but it is still freakin fast and won't drag in the top end like the AWD setup. This post has been edited by kuya1284: Mar 30, 2004 - 7:17 AM |
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Mar 30, 2004 - 7:58 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 21, '04 From united kingdom Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
yeah the figure 8 joints do wear out quite quickly(after about 50,000 miles) thats one of the main probs with these cars, but definitely improves the handling
as far as your car goes ull get far less transmission power loss than a gt4 does so u can put far morepower to the ground! up to 60 the 4wd cars have an advantage but after that the power starts to drop off! ive always had respect 4 the way that people uprate their cars SERIOUSLY by engine swaps etc, because it scares the crap out of people who think their cars are fast when a sleeper goes and destroys them! respect is due definitely to you and others that have gone through major effort(1.5 yrs!) to sort out ur car! -------------------- GT4 ST205 79 modifications and rising!!
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Mar 30, 2004 - 12:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '02 From Corona & Vallejo, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thank you uzthedentist. It would definitely be nice if us Yankees would get more than just watered-down versions of these Japanese cars. I envy you people over the waters for having the opportunity of owning a nice piece of machinery. If it were even an option, I could have saved myself 1.5 years agonizing over when my car would have been finished. I'm just happy I got her back and quite content with how she drives now. So do you post at gt4oc, as well? I haven't been there for a while. |
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Mar 30, 2004 - 12:32 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 21, '04 From united kingdom Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
yes i am one of the regular post whores on there lol
its a bit strange but your emissions laws are a bit ridiculous. how can an evo/gt4 not pass emissions laws but an 8 litre dodge viper pass it? or is there something else behind it? -------------------- GT4 ST205 79 modifications and rising!!
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Mar 30, 2004 - 2:36 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '02 From Corona & Vallejo, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
The JDM motors won't pass (visually) because they lack the EGR system. But in most cases, the motors will pass the sniffer. Sometimes, they'll run a little rich... but I think it depends if one has a OBD2 cat installed. |
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Mar 30, 2004 - 3:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 21, '04 From united kingdom Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
what does the egr system look like? could you get an something manufactured and make it look like it has an egr system and take it off safter the exam?
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Mar 30, 2004 - 3:50 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 13, '02 From Blairstown, New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Sleeper.
 I just want a really great clean engine in my Celica, racing seats, short shifter and a sick interior, and a nice clean paintjob with lightweight wheels. A very clean car to me is enough of a show-stopper. -------------------- 3rd gen ST205 3SGTE - Alive and boosting. |
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Mar 30, 2004 - 4:02 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '02 From Corona & Vallejo, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Here's a picture of an MR2 EGR Valve: 
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Mar 30, 2004 - 4:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '02 From Corona & Vallejo, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Oh, and I forgot to mention that I think the EGR system is only a requirement for California. Cali just has some strict emission laws...
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Mar 30, 2004 - 4:51 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 21, '04 From united kingdom Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
oh dear, no way of copying that!
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Mar 30, 2004 - 7:30 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 25, '04 From Wisconsin Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
uzthedentist, Its not to emissions that stop the importation of cars... its the data.
Since the car or engine isn't made in the u.s., the gov says that you have to provide crash test data along with road test and emissions. So, if you want... Import a GT4. All you'll have to do is crash it, rebuild, run it to 100k miles, record data, and slap 10k in performance restrictions on it and there ya go. Its that easy, god bless America and their liberal a.ss politicians. You can import cars already in the us, but theres really no point to pay soooo much for a RHD vehicle. The only company I've seen to import a non-native u.s. car is MOTOrex in Cali. Gotta love the 100k Skylines. If you want to read more about it and import a car go to www.j-garage.com. |
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Apr 1, 2004 - 7:19 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 21, '04 From united kingdom Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
thanks for the info. Now i understand, these regulations have been placed in order to make it easier for american car companies to sell their cars and more difficult for foreign companies to sell theirs. this is quite similar to other forms of american business.
thanks for the info about importing a car but i dont need to import one as i already have a gt4 -------------------- GT4 ST205 79 modifications and rising!!
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Apr 1, 2004 - 11:24 AM
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Let me know when u sell ur car Kuya
This post has been edited by Sh0gunkid8721: Apr 1, 2004 - 11:24 AM -------------------- Note to new members. Discussions such as the ones below are forbidden.
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=26310&hl= |
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Apr 1, 2004 - 12:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Davenport Iowa Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
*shakes head in disgust* This is a perfect example of why some people should not build cars.... its sad that some people have to use material worth to attact attention from the opposite sex... when I'm single I purposly will drive a girl around in a POS for a while just to see what she does.. if she don't like it then too bad cuz thats not the type of girl I wanna associate with. but then agian I have never really had a problem getting girls if I want em  *back to topic* As for a sleeper vs a show stopper.. to a certian degree I dont see how you can do one with out the other... for a full performance car you will need to do some body modifications.. granted they dont have to be the greatest looking but if your gonna lighten the car and change aerodynamics to increase performance then you might as well make it look good instead of doing poor looking aerodynamics... if you build a show stopper and don't do motor work then whats the point... to me that kinda like a guy dressin in drag.. its false advertising. but when you boil it down.. its your car and to each there own so do what appeals to you man
This post has been edited by NEVERSTOP: Apr 1, 2004 - 12:05 PM --------------------  99 project version 3.0.. hello SEMA 2010 =) |
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Apr 1, 2004 - 12:37 PM
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I had my current GF rolling in my 87 Lincoln Mark VII LSC. Black car, leather interior, no A/C, Limo Tint, during summer, and some busted windows........we hooked up and then i purchased my celi. Good to know she's not a gold digger. |
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Apr 1, 2004 - 12:45 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Davenport Iowa Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
thats exactly what Im talkin about.. my 1st car was a beat up caddy that had the heater core go out 2 years in a row during winter... LOL I had to drive around with the windows rolled down in the middle of winter otherwise you would be able to taste antifreeze on you lips... and I still got girls .... I miss those days 
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Apr 1, 2004 - 12:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 22, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
It was last year for me, lol.
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