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 May 12, 2008 - 5:34 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 12, '08 From Woodburn Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Found this forum by accident. I was googling for some information to solve the problem of water sloshing around in one of my side panels ('99 convertible).
I've had the car since September but also had an '01 Spyder till last month and hung out in SpyderChat. Now I love the guys over at SpyderChat but now that I don't have a Spyder anymore (boo hoo) it seems more and more a waste of time to hang out there. Much as I loved my Spyder there were things that made it easy to move on: No space for 3rd or 4th passenger No space for luggage No room to put seat back and snooze in the rest stop No cruise control (gets pretty tiring on long trips) When I spotted the Celica at Wilsonville Toyota I fell in love instantly and had to have it. Oh, and Black is the fastest color. Some of the stuff we talked about over at SpyderChat was things like how and why to gut your precats (Spyders had a nasty habit of eating precats), meet locations, times and dates, performance and appearance mods, stuff like that. There was also a great bit of good natured goofing off over there. Well enough about me, I'm going to learn how to search and all that on this board. 
This post has been edited by gluefish: May 12, 2008 - 5:35 PM -------------------- This brain intentionally left blank.
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May 12, 2008 - 5:38 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Sep 13, '07 From upstate ny Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
welcome bro. the guys here they'll take care of ya. theres all that and more.
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May 12, 2008 - 5:38 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '07 From san antonio tx. Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
Welcome to the site!
I'm guessing the water has something to do with where your top meets the rear of your car? I'm sure very shortly one of our vert guys will have an answer for you! -------------------- Sorry, no animated sigs allowed.
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May 12, 2008 - 6:00 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 7, '07 From Portland, Oregon Currently Offline Reputation: 67 (96%) |
Hot Damn! A neighbor! And the best part is, I work literally a MILE AWAY from Wilsonville Toyota!
So hi! I don't have a 'vert though, so I can't offer any insight there, but nice find none the less. I drive by Wilsonville Toyota often and even called them last summer when I was looking for my 6th gen. I'll have to keep an eye out for you around here. As for me, you'll know me when you see me, mine is about the only (other) 6th gen around the immediate area. --------------------  |
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May 12, 2008 - 6:03 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 12, '08 From Woodburn Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I talked to an attractive young woman who had a white 99 convertible, in Tigard, last month. What a nice car it was.
Oh, and I saw another black convertible on the 99E between Hubbard and Wilsonville earlier this month. This post has been edited by gluefish: May 12, 2008 - 6:05 PM -------------------- This brain intentionally left blank.
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May 12, 2008 - 6:14 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 19, '07 From Washington Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Welcome! Good to see another NW Vert on here
 About the water, you should check that the drain hole isn't plugged up by gunk..that happened w/ my car as well. -------------------- "A true car enthusiast can see the potential in any car"
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May 12, 2008 - 6:36 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
verts , ok. All right.
If your vert is starting to collect water, start looking the drain sites, located near the rear tires, sometimes they get plugged, i dont have a pic, but take your car to a pressure wash and wash the rear tire area underneath the part facing the front of the vehicle. shoots, hope did not confuse. There is a post about taht here somewhere. I think black is a good color, need a tan top tough.... 
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May 12, 2008 - 6:47 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 8, '08 From Marietta, Ga Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
welcome, this is an awesome site, im sure you'll enjoy it here
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May 12, 2008 - 7:52 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 13, '08 From Seven Cities, SE Virginia Currently Offline Reputation: 21 (100%) |
Welcome, my fellow open air enthusiast, from far, far away! As covered already, the drain is the best bet. Nice ride - that is a sweet finish! I also think the tan top would make it, though.
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May 12, 2008 - 8:18 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 19, '07 From Washington Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
^^^ IMO tan tops don't look as good as black tops on any dark colored convertible. But that's me.
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QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Oct 3, 2008 - 2:01 PM) i rather be a slow turtle in risk of extinction, than a fast locust, that you can see everywhere and need to be terminated. |
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May 12, 2008 - 8:46 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
i'd have to agree. black is FAST
lolwell my black one has always been the fastest
-------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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May 12, 2008 - 8:55 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 13, '08 From Seven Cities, SE Virginia Currently Offline Reputation: 21 (100%) |
QUOTE (96bluevert @ May 12, 2008 - 9:18 PM) ^^^ IMO tan tops don't look as good as black tops on any dark colored convertible. But that's me. If I had your blue I'd go with the black top, definitely! Love that blue! -------------------- |
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May 12, 2008 - 11:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 12, '08 From Woodburn Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
'Nother thing I like about my Celica is the black leather seats.
I had been looking for Celica seats to put in my Spyder. But even at the junkyard they were really pricey... -------------------- This brain intentionally left blank.
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May 13, 2008 - 1:03 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 1, '07 From Santa Barbara, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
very nice looking car, good find. The leather seats make a world of a difference, barring any extreme temperatures
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May 13, 2008 - 1:15 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
WELCOME!
Feel free to continue asking questions, searching and gathering all info needed to do what ever project needed Also, most all of us are more than happy to help advise you thru your projects, should a stone block your path QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ May 12, 2008 - 6:36 PM) I think black is a good color, need a tan top tough.... QUOTE (shaunrichard @ May 12, 2008 - 7:52 PM) I also think the tan top would make it, though. YOU PEOPLE SICKEN ME  QUOTE (gluefish @ May 12, 2008 - 11:27 PM) 'Nother thing I like about my Celica is the black leather seats. I had been looking for Celica seats to put in my Spyder. But even at the junkyard they were really pricey... Unfortunately, so are Celicas~ BUT!! well worth every cent -------------------- QUOTE (presure2 @ Nov 6, 2010 - 6:16 AM) Via FB: fcuking awsome!!! D-man FTW! QUOTE (DEATH @ Nov 11, 2008 - 5:40 PM) Damn D-Man - most impressive. QUOTE (99GT @ Nov 14, 2008 - 4:04 PM) D-Man's post should be a sticky QUOTE (samir0189 @ Nov 4, 2008 - 10:50 AM) LOL, oh boy, you can always count on D-Man for ridiculously hilarious posts. |
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May 13, 2008 - 1:18 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 20, '07 From Bakersfield, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
Hi and welcome here.
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