 newbie with jdm 3sgte, hello 6gc! just got my 2nd celi |
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 Nov 3, 2005 - 1:42 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Nov 3, '05 From Chicago Suburbs Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  |
Hello 6gc community!
Lemme introduce myself, my name is jerry and i live in roselle, IL... Started out loving 6gc when i got one after my stepdad, it was a red st coupe, bout 3 years ago... just yesterday i bought 94 gt with 3gen jdm 3sgte drop... For about a year i was reading 6gc forums coz i wanted to build one of these beauties some of you guys have, but never asked any questions since all answers were within search feature... seems like you guys covered every possible topic! So if anyone wants to look in my profile and suggest what i should put my next 500-800$ please do so! im thinking EDFC + some adjustable coilovers/shocks but where can i find something cheap and compatibile with edfc? what would you guys recommend? Thanks a bunch!!! -------------------- QUOTE(tufy @ Jul 19, 2006 - 7:40 AM) [snapback]458074[/snapback] i dont drive fast, i just fly low |
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Nov 3, 2005 - 1:57 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
nice buy man, i just saw that car on ebay. how do you like the car?
before you buy anything start reading eveyrhing you can on here, celicatech.com and mr2oc.com . learn as much as you can about the 3sgte before any upgrades start -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Nov 3, 2005 - 1:57 AM
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 Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Welcome!
 I recognize that car from eBay I think...mind me asking how much you paid for it? For $5-800 you could get Koni Yellow shocks, or save up a couple hundred more and get the Tein SS coilovers. -------------------- New Toyota project coming soon...
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Nov 3, 2005 - 2:18 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 3, '05 From Chicago Suburbs Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I love the ride it's so amazing that it makes me speachless... especially because bout year ago 6gc with 3sgte was my dream that finally came through... and yea it was that car from ebay there was a post about it in buy/sell... paid 10k... which i wouldnt but since the guy was a mechanic for toyota/lexus and did the swap himself i trust his work and i think it was worth every penny...
But yea i never have enough of reading about 3sgte, and what its capable of... today its been like 8 hours already and my eyes are shot thanks for suggestions guys! -------------------- QUOTE(tufy @ Jul 19, 2006 - 7:40 AM) [snapback]458074[/snapback] i dont drive fast, i just fly low |
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Nov 3, 2005 - 4:42 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 30, '03 From O-town, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Good buy. Get us some engine bay shots!
-------------------- Sometimes we live to beat the odds.
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Nov 3, 2005 - 5:56 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 25, '05 From Sydney, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Welcome mate
Congrats with the purchase. I think I remember seeing that one on ebay. Was that an ex-6gc member's car? Cant remember his name, but he has a Lexus SC300 now. I've to agree with Coomer on the Tein SS Coilovers. People who have them, love them! Search and you'll know what I mean. I will be getting a set of these when I get my wheels 
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Nov 3, 2005 - 6:34 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 4, '04 From Northern New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
holy crap bro thats a realy good buy! welcome to 6gc man!
im loving the ride, real clean and oh so mean with that 3rd gen 3sgte in it. oh man thats just a beast right there! by any chance do u know what axle hybrid the guy used for the solara trans? im gunna try and swap mine out for that same tranny on my 3sgte swapped celi, gutta love them dual synchros! lolas far as upgrades i agree with the rest and say u should go touch up on suspension and brakes...i havent done this yet on my ride and i feel my car having a hard time on handling and stopping power lol bboy --------------------  ..(formerly daily driven) 3S-GTE powered celica currently set @ 12psi.. |
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Nov 3, 2005 - 9:00 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
I'd save and put in the tein with sway bars. Then you have power and a great suspension.
Do you know what transmission is being used? -------------------- |
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Nov 3, 2005 - 9:41 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 3, '05 From Chicago Suburbs Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I believe that it was solara v6 e153 tranny, as for axle im not sure but ill ask him... i think he mentioned something about axles being solara+gt-4 mix
And yea this guys lex is300 was a beauty... TeinSS... im gonna have to wait a couple of paychecks more but if all you guys say its worth it then i trust that will be a good buy Im gonna get more engine pics as soon as ill clean up in there.. i dont like the wire-snake just laying there looks quite messy.. need to cover it up a bit.. and where can i get these valve covers some of you have??? they look hott -------------------- QUOTE(tufy @ Jul 19, 2006 - 7:40 AM) [snapback]458074[/snapback] i dont drive fast, i just fly low |
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Nov 3, 2005 - 10:08 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 16, '02 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Hey Jerry! Welcome to the site!!
car is looking nice. I think most people get the valve covers painted, powder-coated or paint it themselves. If that's what your talking about?
-------------------- Buy my Celica $2,500 - http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=76562&st=0
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Nov 3, 2005 - 10:13 AM
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 Moderator Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
welcome to the site, thats a nice car you bought yourself. The tein SS setup is the way to go !
Are you running any electronics ? what type of gauges do you have ? Nice car take care of it. DEF --------------------  I will return one day. |
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Nov 3, 2005 - 10:20 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 1, '04 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(CelicaZR @ Nov 3, 2005 - 10:56 AM) I've to agree with Coomer on the Tein SS Coilovers. People who have them, love them! Search and you'll know what I mean. I will be getting a set of these when I get my wheels [right][snapback]352428[/snapback][/right] Definitely, I want them too! QUOTE(CilverSeliST205 @ Nov 3, 2005 - 2:41 PM) TeinSS... im gonna have to wait a couple of paychecks more but if all you guys say its worth it then i trust that will be a good buy [right][snapback]352461[/snapback][/right] They will be oh, and welcome to the family! --------------------  CLOSED on 25 acres! -shop coming soon.... |
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Nov 3, 2005 - 12:52 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 4, '04 From Northern New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(CilverSeliST205 @ Nov 3, 2005 - 2:41 PM) I believe that it was solara v6 e153 tranny, as for axle im not sure but ill ask him... i think he mentioned something about axles being solara+gt-4 mix And yea this guys lex is300 was a beauty... TeinSS... im gonna have to wait a couple of paychecks more but if all you guys say its worth it then i trust that will be a good buy Im gonna get more engine pics as soon as ill clean up in there.. i dont like the wire-snake just laying there looks quite messy.. need to cover it up a bit.. and where can i get these valve covers some of you have??? they look hott [right][snapback]352461[/snapback][/right] ah i see...im assuming he used solara inners and st185 outers since ive heard the st205 axles are one piece axles. if u can ask him for me exactly what axles were used that be great! thnx for the info...and again WELCOME! bboy -------------------- ..(formerly daily driven) 3S-GTE powered celica currently set @ 12psi.. |
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Nov 3, 2005 - 9:44 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 8, '04 From Durham, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Congrats... ARRG I wanted that car so bad!! lol Good to see that you are posting on 6gc.net.
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Nov 3, 2005 - 11:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 3, '05 From Chicago Suburbs Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
BBoy About the axles i will ask him when i see him on saturday and post whatever i find out.. im glad i can contribute too even tho its not my work btw do you break? assumed so coz of your screename, i did that for 3 years but then i tore my achilles and now im scared  defgeph i got autometer a/f and boost gauge and greedy turbo timer.. i filled out my profile with some info RbrtNdrws i wish he had a couple for sale but dont worry i will take care of itbtw there is a clanking noise on bums he said it was a rear strut, where can i get good deal on replacement strut? or maybe i just need like a bearing or sth? it will be a while before i can get teins and i want a cheap temporary solution any hints? -------------------- QUOTE(tufy @ Jul 19, 2006 - 7:40 AM) [snapback]458074[/snapback] i dont drive fast, i just fly low |
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Nov 4, 2005 - 1:47 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 13, '02 From Blairstown, New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Cheap temporary solutions is the wrong idea on such a quality built car. Save your money and buy good parts once, and you'll be happier.
 I have the Tein SS Coilover setup and the handling is simply beautiful. Very predictable, stiff and racy....but offers you full adjustability for any road or season. They are also EDFC compatible if you can get either a GT-4 or 5th gen. Celica application to fit. Congratulations on the car. Good luck, and treat her well.
-------------------- 3rd gen ST205 3SGTE - Alive and boosting. |
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Nov 7, 2005 - 3:44 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 4, '04 From Northern New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
*bump* any news about those axles combo?
bboy -------------------- ..(formerly daily driven) 3S-GTE powered celica currently set @ 12psi.. |
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