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 Feb 20, 2006 - 9:26 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Feb 18, '06 From NB, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%)  |
I've been looking are the 6th gen years and was wondering what was the main difference?
I see different spoilers, front bumpers, steering...is there anything else??? And what is seen as the "best year"? the only thing I know is that the GT4 spoiler post only works with the first wave of stock spoilers... --------------------  -Rémy 02 SiR, 08 250R |
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Feb 20, 2006 - 9:34 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 30, '04 From Atlantic City Currently Offline Reputation: 21 (100%) |
Steering Wheels: 94-97(stardard) 98-99(sportier looking)
94-95: Front bumper: same grill(5 bars), 2 post spoiler 96-99: Front bumper: 3 bars in grill with 2 thick ones, 3 post spoiler i forget what models have updated speakers it might be 96+ -------------------- |
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Feb 20, 2006 - 11:30 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 30, '03 From IL Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
wasn't there a difference in engines too? like stronger crank in a certain year and up or something like that? (i remember reading something like that about two years ago here.)
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Feb 20, 2006 - 11:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 30, '04 From Atlantic City Currently Offline Reputation: 21 (100%) |
well now that i think of it there were restrictions put on the engines for 98-99. at least i think there were.
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Feb 21, 2006 - 12:56 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
the 98-99 5sfes have a metal head gasket, and posibly other unknown revisions to the internals of the motor.
mine came with the stock foglights, side skirts and a much improved steering wheel design. so i would vote for 98-99 as being the best. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Feb 21, 2006 - 1:50 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '06 From Czech Republic (Europe) Currently Offline Reputation: 56 (100%) |
And do not forgot difference between hatchback and coupe... (coupe was only from US isn't it?)
 
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Feb 21, 2006 - 2:48 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Hollywood, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
id say the 98-99 as well, that new steering wheel is hot
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Feb 21, 2006 - 2:53 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 19, '05 From Nebraska Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
94 or 95. The engines were more powerful
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Feb 21, 2006 - 3:15 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 16, '03 From Bay area Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i vote the 96 model.
you can get a header without throwiing a obdII code. |
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Feb 21, 2006 - 6:54 AM
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I vote 98-99 model.
Its the last of the sexy celica shape. I love my steering wheel 
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Feb 21, 2006 - 10:11 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 12, '05 From ATL, Georgia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i vote 98 - 99. for the time being, its true that the older ones were faster, but over all quality is probably better for the later models. also..i wish i had that steering wheel
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Feb 21, 2006 - 10:34 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 19, '05 From Nebraska Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
if this steering wheel is so sought after then wouldnt it be a very easy install on a 94-97 celica. I mean they are both 6th gen celicas so i dont imagine u would need any kind of adapter like an aftermarket one and it should be an easy fit. But please correct me if im wrong.
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Feb 21, 2006 - 4:11 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
They're expensive. You can find the same type in MR2s but you looking at a good 300 for the air bag and wheel.
I went with a 93 MR2 non-air bag wheel is decently sporty looking & leather wrapped. I love it but some might not liek the idea of taking out the airbag. -------------------- |
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Feb 22, 2006 - 6:39 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 30, '03 From IL Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
how different is the wheels?
anyboby wanna post a side by side picture? -------------------- PROJECT 6TH GEN
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Feb 22, 2006 - 7:00 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 25, '04 From Fairfield, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Fate @ Feb 20, 2006 - 8:34 PM) [snapback]396917[/snapback] i forget what models have updated speakers it might be 96+ I've got the premium sound in my '94, and I don't think it gets any better than that from the factory. Six up front and two in the back. |
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Feb 22, 2006 - 7:56 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 18, '04 From Portland OR / Vancouver WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
pulled a few steering wheel pics from the members rides section....
94 - 97:  98 - 99:   [u]
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Feb 22, 2006 - 8:07 PM
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QUOTE(amysmojo @ Feb 22, 2006 - 7:56 PM) [snapback]398064[/snapback] pulled a few steering wheel pics from the members rides section.... 94 - 97: 98 - 99: [u]uh my 94 GT has that 98-99 steering wheel........did someone before put it there or... -------------------- 351.5bhp RWD TT
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Feb 22, 2006 - 8:10 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 18, '04 From Portland OR / Vancouver WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(crismillencolin @ Feb 22, 2006 - 5:07 PM) [snapback]398069[/snapback] uh my 94 GT has that 98-99 steering wheel........did someone before put it there or... probably!! -------------------- |
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Feb 22, 2006 - 8:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 31, '03 From Orlando, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
94... first year 6th gens came out.
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Feb 22, 2006 - 8:38 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 8, '04 From Perth, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
There's actually a third type of steering wheel, just to complicate things
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