 Before and After Pics, Exterior 1.9 |
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 Nov 8, 2005 - 2:38 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jan 9, '03 From St. Louis Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Mine is also in the body shop, I'll give a before and after pic when she's done. for now I'm just putting on 404 skirts and front lip, along with some laser fenders. I'm going from stock red to a nice blue. Next plans are for some jdm tails.
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Nov 14, 2005 - 10:27 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Here she is going in for body work and the new turbo!
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Nov 14, 2005 - 11:46 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 10, '03 From Appleton,WI Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
SWEET! Those wheels looks great. Can't wait...can't wait...can't wait...
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Nov 14, 2005 - 2:28 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '03 From Crestview, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
those wheels do llok good.
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Nov 15, 2005 - 2:31 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Here are some progress pictures:
Trunk lid off with center hole filed ready to mount new spoiler:   Jspeed sidetower braces installed:   Car sans front end:  
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Nov 15, 2005 - 2:38 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 21, '05 From Okinawa, Japan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
where can you get the side tower braces and for how much? will they help with body flex with the added hp? (i too own a conv. and looking to eventually go turbo...)
cool lookin car by the way, good to see another conv. gettin a nice face-lift 
This post has been edited by blackthunder: Nov 15, 2005 - 2:39 AM -------------------- -Dan
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Nov 15, 2005 - 2:41 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 9, '03 From St. Louis Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I had sex with a similar pair of wheels last weekend.
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Nov 15, 2005 - 2:47 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(blackthunder @ Nov 15, 2005 - 1:38 AM) [snapback]355765[/snapback] where can you get the side tower braces and for how much? will they help with body flex with the added hp? (i too own a conv. and looking to eventually go turbo...) cool lookin car by the way, good to see another conv. gettin a nice face-lift I bought them from bulletproofautomotive.com. They are about $225 for the pair IIRC. The wait was long but these are VERY nice units. They are designed to reduce body flex. I don't know if they will help. To be honest, the car doesn't flex much the way it is. DGPerformance makes some knock-off units and he claims that they helped alot. -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Nov 15, 2005 - 4:48 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 6, '05 From Finland, Turku Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Looks cool. But damn i hate waiting.
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Nov 15, 2005 - 5:12 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 16, '03 From Bay area Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
how much does each wheel weigh?
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Nov 15, 2005 - 9:13 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Hanyo @ Nov 15, 2005 - 4:12 AM) [snapback]355785[/snapback] how much does each wheel weigh? 17lbs -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Nov 15, 2005 - 10:52 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 10, '03 From Wichita, KS Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
About the braces... If you've ever jacked the front of your car up then rested it on jackstands on both sides you'll notice the amount of flex when the jack is lowered. It's quite extreme and I've noticed it on both my 97 and 94 hatches. Anything that stiffens the chasis will have some effect on handling. I'd suspect that these braces in conjunction with a good strut tower bar would be a great addition to any Celica.
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Nov 15, 2005 - 5:33 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 10, '03 From Appleton,WI Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
How wide are your wheels Jay?
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Nov 15, 2005 - 6:10 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(vangSTa_celica @ Nov 15, 2005 - 4:33 PM) [snapback]355968[/snapback] How wide are your wheels Jay? 7.5" 17 x 7.5, 48 offset Tires 215/45/R17 15mm spacers all around -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Nov 16, 2005 - 9:44 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
update: new 3" SS exhaust is complete. All exterior pieces have been painted. Turbo goes on tomorrow and the car gets buttoned up this weekend. I pick her up Monday night then lots of pics and videos....
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Nov 16, 2005 - 9:49 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 14, '03 From Long Island, N.Y. Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(jgreening @ Nov 16, 2005 - 9:44 PM) [snapback]356468[/snapback] update: new 3" SS exhaust is complete. All exterior pieces have been painted. Turbo goes on tomorrow and the car gets buttoned up this weekend. I pick her up Monday night then lots of pics and videos.... cant wait |
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Nov 17, 2005 - 12:22 AM
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 Moderator Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
Very awesome man, good luck
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Nov 17, 2005 - 12:30 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 23, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
wow, seems like alot of big projects underway on this site. love your new wheels, remind me of an evo.
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Nov 17, 2005 - 12:40 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
awesome progress Jay, gotta love the uhaul tow dolly
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Nov 17, 2005 - 1:05 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thanks guys...I was informed tonight that the hood and low projectors are installed....the clearcoat on the trunk lid needs to be buffed tomorrow. I should have some more pics to share then.
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