johnnehh's Progression, 1996 Celica GT Options

[97celiman]

why not just save for the actual go fast bits and pieces (ie...turbo) so you actually have a reason to get gauges? you started off strong...careful

[delusionz]

Or a suspension kit

[whatthe]

Should try get this if its still possible, for sleek approach.
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=63851

[johnnehh]

Should try get this if its still possible, for sleek approach.
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=63851

Couldn't afford it.

Got this instead;




Yes, I know there's a few things wrong with these pictures.

I'm going to clean my car up real well tomorrow, I'm going to the Fairfield meet on Saturday.
Those wires will also be cleaned up and hidden. It was just a test to see if I did everything correctly.

[johnnehh]

(cell phone pic)

Bought authentic Sparco brackets from upscaleauto (member), waiting for them to arrive.

[BeefyT]

(cell phone pic)

Bought authentic Sparco brackets from upscaleauto (member), waiting for them to arrive.

oooooo.....those are nice! how much?

[johnnehh]

(cell phone pic)

Bought authentic Sparco brackets from upscaleauto (member), waiting for them to arrive.

oooooo.....those are nice! how much?

$40 from my friend Jerry! Score!

The brackets were $180 haha.

[johnnehh]

Haven't updated this in a while. Hah.

Here's some of my progression!

I liked the look


Most interior lights are now red (looks less pink in real life lmao)


Digital Tach and shift light


Gauge pod and red bulbs


Switch to control cold cathodes


Hyper-White back up lights


Sprayed the rear Toyota emblem flat black (yes, I know, it needs some cleaning up)


Much lighter sub. A single 12" now instead of two 10"s. (The wiring is crap because I'm going to have to take it out when I go drag racing next weekend)


And last but definitely not least... SPARCOS!


Authentic Sparco brackets & sliders




I get to go racing in Sacramento on the 18th. Anyone wanna meet me there?

[sunwukongg]

Ordered a few things...





And painted the bulbs for the gauges red with 'Radiant Fire' touch-up paint... Looks pretty good. I'll post pics when everything's done.

how much did you get your pod for and from where?

[johnnehh]

Ordered a few things...

And painted the bulbs for the gauges red with 'Radiant Fire' touch-up paint... Looks pretty good. I'll post pics when everything's done.

how much did you get your pod for and from where?

$15 from ebay. It's a universal one.

I wouldn't recommend getting one, though. They don't fit our cars very well. There's a huge gap in mine. I'd spend some extra $$ and get the one that the member here sells. I bought this to get a cheap way out, and I paid for it with it looking horrible.

[richee3]

Gauges on your A-Pillar look like s*** anyway, regardless of the fit. I'd save up and get Dustin's gauge pod, then do suspension.

[johnnehh]

Gauges on your A-Pillar look like s*** anyway, regardless of the fit. I'd save up and get Dustin's gauge pod, then do suspension.

Ripping off the useless gauge pod on friday, then saving for lowering springs

Then comes Dustin's pod. In that order.

[SwissFerdi]

Dude, I'd just forget about the gauges...honestly, it's ricey. You don't need them.

Save up your money for things that make sense, like the lowering springs you mentioned, and don't forget replacement shocks that go with those.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Oct 13, 2009 - 9:38 PM

[johnnehh]

Dude, I'd just forget about the gauges...honestly, it's ricey. You don't need them.

Save up your money for things that make sense, like the lowering springs you mentioned, and don't forget replacement shocks that go with those.

How long can I go without getting new shocks? (When I install the lowering springs)

[richee3]

Dude, I'd just forget about the gauges...honestly, it's ricey. You don't need them.

Save up your money for things that make sense, like the lowering springs you mentioned, and don't forget replacement shocks that go with those.

How long can I go without getting new shocks? (When I install the lowering springs)

First of all, that's a good order to get things in. (Refer to your earlier post about suspension and the gauge pod.) Second, your factory struts will last maybe a month on lowering springs. Don't waste your time with putting new springs on, then have to take everything back off to put new struts in later. Just save up and do it all at once. Take it from me.. I've had to redo my suspension 3 times now, because of lowering springs on factory struts, and it gets old, taking everything apart.

[SwissFerdi]

Speaking of, how hard is it to install the springs yourself? I always thought a compression machine was necessary.

[richee3]

Speaking of, how hard is it to install the springs yourself? I always thought a compression machine was necessary.

Nope. Depends on how good you are. I thought it was necessary too, so I rented it, but I didn't need it at all when I did mine. The OEM springs are taller than the springs, if you think about it. Since KYB's are OEM replacements, they should be too (But I cannot confirm that.) Just be careful that you don't push the strut down, or it's a pain to pull back out. But putting lowering springs on your car is an easy DIY job. Pm me if you want a more detailed explanation. No need to clutter jonnehh's thread. Jonnehh, same to you, if you buy lowering springs. I'd be glad to tell you how to install them. It's not hard at all.

This post has been edited by richee3: Oct 13, 2009 - 9:56 PM

[SwissFerdi]

Last post on this subject, I'll PM you when I buy the supplies...which will be a little while. But if I can save a few hundred doing it myself...I'm willing to go for it.

[delusionz]

Are you able to catch a video (safely) showing the boost gauge and the tachometer as you're driving? from a standstill and catch both part throttle and full throttle?

Curious to see on NA.

[johnnehh]

Are you able to catch a video (safely) showing the boost gauge and the tachometer as you're driving? from a standstill and catch both part throttle and full throttle?

Curious to see on NA.

I'll do it when this typhoon is over. Haha. Actually, I might go do it right now.

Just gotta be a bit safer than usual.