 Small picture recolection of latest mods, Celica Version 2.0 is on the works ! |
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 Jan 13, 2011 - 11:59 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Apr 17, '06 From New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 105 (100%)  |
I did this a few weeks ago, so time to feel you guys in.
after over a year of dri8ving with my ST205 front disc conversion with cheap disc and OEM pads, I felt it was time to upgrade the components, so Bremdo Slotted disc and hawk brake pads along with DOT4 brake fluid. the difference between cheap and good disc can be felt, braking is much smother now, I don't feel the slight unevenness felt with most slotted disc, now to the pads, hawk pads felt tricky, took some time to get used to, they don't bite as hard as OEM with cold, but once they are up to temperature they are super aggresive, so my whole braking tech is a little different now but I love the new setup. on the diffuser, is done, but due to weather conditions I'm not installing it back till spring time. I'll make the post more interesting with some pictures sometime. --------------------  |
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Jan 13, 2011 - 2:17 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
I LOVE my hawk HPS pads...not to mention they have a super long life even with slotted rotors.
which hawks did you get? |
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Jan 13, 2011 - 2:40 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '06 From New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 105 (100%) |
Hawk HPS ( high Performance Street )
they are quieter than the stock ones, and it took some time to get use to them, as I was pressing the brakes too hards because of the initial feel when they are cold, then tyhey would come up to temperature and I would be stopping harder than desired, but once I got use to them I love them, definately will buy again whenever thsese wear out. I'm ordering a set for the rear ST205 brake conversion, once that's installed that should really slow things down. This post has been edited by Culpable04: Jan 13, 2011 - 2:43 PM -------------------- |
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Aug 27, 2011 - 3:09 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '06 From New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 105 (100%) |
after the accident, the car has sat for a while, but just a week ago I finally had some free time to pick up a new shell.
I have already started to work on it, small stuff, as the storm is keeping me from tearing into the engine compartment. as of right now, interior is back together on the shell, ST205 fuel pump installed ( it came with a walbro which is noisier ) next week I'll be swapping the brakes and suspension, basically leaving the car ready just waiting for the engine to be dropped in. I have also installed most of the water injection system in the new chassis. I have no pictures to show at this time, but soon I will, I only work on the car 1 hr a day as time is not abundant, but this should hit the road pretty soon. -------------------- |
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Aug 31, 2011 - 7:56 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
i need to come by and see it when its all back together. havent seen your celica for 3 years or so
--------------------  1995 GT::::Diffusing the Situation エキサイティングカーレーシングチーム! march 2010 COTM : 6GC feature 2014 : january 2015-2016-2018 COTM |
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Aug 31, 2011 - 10:06 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 15, '09 From yonkers, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Yo Culp good to hear that its coming along slow and steady is just fine. these last 2 weeks ive been doing small stuff to my car one day at a time rushing usually never gets you the results you want. any plans on the new one now that your working on it anyway, any changes in mind?
well keep us posted. -------------------- *Thing i want for my car(i wish i had money)*
-light blue tint (next step will do this right after i get my paint job) WTB Reasonably priced Projectors just Lows |
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Sep 3, 2011 - 10:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '06 From New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 105 (100%) |
 before anyone points it out, I didn't remove all the tubing and such, why ? well, it won't be seen anyways, my point was just to even out the color and cover some scratches in the metal to avoid rusting. tomorrow, I should have a picture with more stuff in the way. 
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Nov 5, 2011 - 10:19 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '06 From New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 105 (100%) |
   
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Nov 5, 2011 - 10:39 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 15, '09 From yonkers, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
no spoiler less this time? nice wheels give me the set ur not keeping
j/k
-------------------- *Thing i want for my car(i wish i had money)*
-light blue tint (next step will do this right after i get my paint job) WTB Reasonably priced Projectors just Lows |
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Nov 5, 2011 - 10:59 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '06 From New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 105 (100%) |
enkei's are staying on, OZ are not a complete setup so they'll stay as spares because they clear my brakes unlike the OEM spare wheel. spoiler is getting painted along with a scratch on the hood. car drives solid and firm.
need some more driving time to make sure everything is as is suppose to, but I guess tomorrow will have an answer -------------------- |
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Nov 5, 2011 - 11:22 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
MMM, RPF1. Such a tasty wheel. Cool to see that you kept with a Celica, good luck with the resurrection.
This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Nov 5, 2011 - 11:22 PM -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
'93 MX-5 LE |
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Nov 5, 2011 - 11:31 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 15, '09 From yonkers, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
well still looking good the final touch is those front splitters you got that haven't put on, then i think the exterior will look 100%
-------------------- *Thing i want for my car(i wish i had money)*
-light blue tint (next step will do this right after i get my paint job) WTB Reasonably priced Projectors just Lows |
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Nov 9, 2011 - 12:06 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 30, '04 From Atlantic City Currently Offline Reputation: 21 (100%) |
you know my thoughts, great build.
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Nov 9, 2011 - 10:23 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 24, '02 From North Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Yo, I am glad you got another shell man. Love that color! Are you gonna post pix of that diffuser? I really want to see the finished product!
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Nov 9, 2011 - 11:49 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '06 From New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 105 (100%) |
QUOTE (Fate @ Nov 9, 2011 - 12:06 AM)  you know my thoughts, great build. thanks man, sorry I ocudln't make it Sunday, I'll explain why over the phone later and wife is going to AC next week sometime, I'll let you know so you can meet her for the pics. QUOTE (CelicaSTX02 @ Nov 9, 2011 - 10:23 AM) Yo, I am glad you got another shell man. Love that color! Are you gonna post pix of that diffuser? I really want to see the finished product! the diffuser is done and safe, gladly it wasn't install the day of the accident, once snow is out of the forecast ( April ? ) the diffuser will go on. I'll post more proper pictures this weekend I hope. -------------------- |
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Nov 10, 2011 - 10:36 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 30, '04 From Atlantic City Currently Offline Reputation: 21 (100%) |
No worries about the meet, it was a big turn out but broke up early. Talk to you soon.
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Jan 20, 2012 - 2:19 PM
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 Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
I can't wait to see the diffuser on the new car. Such a tasteful mod.
-------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 1998 Celica GT- BEAMS Swapped. 2022 4Runner TRD Off Road Prenium. 2021 GMC Sierra AT4. |
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Jan 26, 2012 - 12:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '06 From New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 105 (100%) |
I should post new pictures of the car, hopefully Sunday if weather allows, the diffuser is ready, just waiting for srping time to throw it on.
I'm very please with how the car came out this time around, the first one was great, but I was given the chance to re do everythign again on a clean canvas, so a few little details were done better ( lack of experience the first time ) so this time, the car is everything I have ever hope for. no mods on its future. -------------------- |
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Jan 27, 2012 - 12:49 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 31, '11 From Rochester, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Will we see it at DWG this year or shall I expect to see the Camry again?
-------------------- 1994 Toyota Celica GT-S 5S-FE 190k Miles. Project car 1992 Toyota Celica GT 5S-FE 170k Miles. Daily driver/beater 1999 Toyota Camry LE 5S-FE 216K Miles. RIP You will be missed.  *ASE Certified General Manager |
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Jan 27, 2012 - 7:55 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 23, '08 From Muskego,Wi Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
culp finally got the color right and went to the blurple side!
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