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Completed: Suspension issue - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 12, '05From TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Got the bilsteins. I'm concerned though because i can push the shaft all-the-way into the insert. It releases slowly (good). But, i'm worried how easy it is to compress with my bare strength - let alo...
Topic ID: 58972 • Post ID: 8704995

Completed: Suspension issue - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 12, '05From TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Here is what i'm doing:
1.) Replacing front bilsteins with new ones (found a good deal, trying them once more)
2.) Getting bump stops
3.) Getting TRD or eibach 1" drop lowering springs (selling teins ...
Topic ID: 58972 • Post ID: 8704991

Completed: Suspension issue - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 12, '05From TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (lagos @ Jun 6, 2008 - 12:26 PM)
As far as you bottoming out, you have to remember that you have a much bigger motor in there now. You went from a small 4cly to a much bigger 6cly. Thats going t...
Topic ID: 58972 • Post ID: 8704983

Completed: Suspension issue - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 12, '05From TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Here were some old pictures i dug up - got before they were installed. Anything look weird to you guys?
fronts:
rear:
Topic ID: 58972 • Post ID: 8704966

Completed: Suspension issue - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 12, '05From TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (Defgeph @ Jun 1, 2008 - 11:48 PM)
Maybe you still have stock inserts in the front. It seems way to bouncy, my setup is solid as a rock. I also have sway bars so that could stiffen things up a b...
Topic ID: 58972 • Post ID: 8704964

Completed: Suspension issue - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 12, '05From TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (Batman722 @ Jun 1, 2008 - 11:27 PM)
nice run to the car
yes the crossmember is too low. Not much you can do about it though...
Now, that is waaaaaay too bouncy. Maybe the blistens are more of a...
Topic ID: 58972 • Post ID: 8704962

Completed: Suspension issue - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 12, '05From TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (Defgeph @ Jun 1, 2008 - 9:37 PM)
Are you sure you purchased the real spring and not knockoffs.
According to the
tein counterfeit
info, i looked and see the "authentic" writing on mine...
Topic ID: 58972 • Post ID: 8704960

Completed: Suspension issue - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 12, '05From TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
lowering setup:
1.) tein lowering springs (new)
2.) bilstein struts (new)
Wheels:
7th gen gts with 205/55/16 tires
Issue(s):
My crossmember is a non-factory to work with the V6, and i'm worried about ...
Topic ID: 58972 • Post ID: 8704956

st205 tranny - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 12, '05From TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
Please don't make multiple threads, your FS thread should be enough. I would suggest PMing members who have sold st205 trannys and see what they got for them. Run a search in Buying/Selling section fo...
Topic ID: 58952 • Post ID: 8704717

WTS: my celica Feeler to community - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 12, '05From TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Buying/Selling
QUOTE (x_itchy_b_x @ May 31, 2008 - 12:20 AM)
well i bought an mr2 guys.
We expect to see pictures in OT. Good luck with the sale.
Topic ID: 58903 • Post ID: 8704357

3.2 V-TECH - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 12, '05From TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I wouldn't do it. You'd probably run into many issues that would kill the project and ultimately your ride. A picture worth a thousand words:
Topic ID: 58890 • Post ID: 8704135

Best v6 swap - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 12, '05From TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Non vvti
1mz-fe
(eg 99 solara - like i have).
I would STRONGLY advise NOT taking on a 3mz swap because it is very complicated with the drive by wire etc etc. The 3vz is older and slower. Click the li...
Topic ID: 58866 • Post ID: 8703855

Am i wrong for this??? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 12, '05From TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
Thread cleaned. Lets keep it on topic please.
Topic ID: 58828 • Post ID: 8703375

repair manual - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 12, '05From TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
The requested info in this thread has been covered. Closed.
Topic ID: 58818 • Post ID: 8703280

need picture - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 12, '05From TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
^ That's exactly what i did with mine. The metal strip there actually holds it secure. I have not heard of it catching the latch though...
Topic ID: 58770 • Post ID: 8702784

need picture - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 12, '05From TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
I have this issue as well with a vincent_doggy panel. I don't think i'm having a closing problem, but then again i'm have some closing issues with my strut bar (which will be fixed soon).
Topic ID: 58770 • Post ID: 8702781

celica supra - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 12, '05From TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
Other › Off Topic
Moved to OT since this is not 6th gen specific.
Topic ID: 58746 • Post ID: 8702607

swaps. - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 12, '05From TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
QUOTE (pabel89 @ May 23, 2008 - 2:33 PM)
so what would i need for the swap. can i keep the 7afe transmisson? also how much is the engine it self? verything the engine and the swap would come up to 5,0...
Topic ID: 58732 • Post ID: 8702500

swaps. - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 12, '05From TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
I skipped over this part:
QUOTE (pabel89 @ May 23, 2008 - 1:37 PM)
3sgte swap or buying a lexus is300. i have $10,000 saved up.
To be honest, go for the is300. Every swap no matter who does it will ha...
Topic ID: 58732 • Post ID: 8702497

swaps. - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 12, '05From TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
Carl Crawford @ Speed-Source. Had my swap done there, and can personally recommend them.
Here
is their website. They do A LOT of work there on 3s' - top notch fabrication, wiring etc.
Just to give you...
Topic ID: 58732 • Post ID: 8702494
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