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yellowchinaman

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Camry s51 5th gear swap - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 11, '08From LondonCurrentlyOfflineReputation:7(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Looks like a good upgrade for top speed for the gt4.
Topic ID: 92975 • Post ID: 9941342

Esprit Spoiler on the 6G - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 11, '08From LondonCurrentlyOfflineReputation:7(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Exterior Styling
In term of performance it didn't create much of a drag. The last few days I emptied a full tank and managed to get 290 miles doing motorway driving average 80mph.
The week before I had the spoiler I a...
Topic ID: 92961 • Post ID: 9941226

Esprit Spoiler on the 6G - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 11, '08From LondonCurrentlyOfflineReputation:7(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Exterior Styling
QUOTE (Special_Edy @ Jun 9, 2014 - 12:36 PM)
All I hear is talk of aesthetics, what about performance?
How many metric tons of downforce does that thing generate? Could you drive upside-down in the Li...
Topic ID: 92961 • Post ID: 9941224

Esprit Spoiler on the 6G - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 11, '08From LondonCurrentlyOfflineReputation:7(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Exterior Styling
Actually its not from a Lotus Esprit.
Esprit makes parts for japanese sports cars. This particular one I modded was from a Skyline R35 Esprit spoiler. Google image it.
There is no brake light, adjusta...
Topic ID: 92961 • Post ID: 9941222

Esprit Spoiler on the 6G - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 11, '08From LondonCurrentlyOfflineReputation:7(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Exterior Styling
Thanks guys. I didnt know there was a gen7 USDM spoiler like this. Probably would had been cheaper then chopping up a Esprit spoiler and remaking it. Lol
The height should be the same as the WRC on bl...
Topic ID: 92961 • Post ID: 9941215

Esprit Spoiler on the 6G - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 11, '08From LondonCurrentlyOfflineReputation:7(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Exterior Styling
When I had the ST202 I really liked the look of the 3 post spoiler.
When I upgraded to the ST205 I had the WRC spoiler with blocks. I tried the all carbon WRC look but never did quite liked it so I we...
Topic ID: 92961 • Post ID: 9941209

Front End Conversion - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 11, '08From LondonCurrentlyOfflineReputation:7(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Exterior Styling
You will need:
Front bumper
front lights
indicators
Hood
hood catch
Both front fenders
Front crash bar
front slam panel
lamp support brackets
rad support brackets
Undertrays
Everything else such as li...
Topic ID: 92932 • Post ID: 9941108

wide arch kit - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 11, '08From LondonCurrentlyOfflineReputation:7(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Exterior Styling
Rocket bunny arches are easy to do because they don't have to look perfect or OEM.
Just buy a set off the rocket bunny arches and mod them. There are plenty of cheap replicas around anyway which you c...
Topic ID: 92829 • Post ID: 9940430

parasitic drain by Alternator - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 11, '08From LondonCurrentlyOfflineReputation:7(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
I dont depend on the battery to start the car since the capacitors do all the work.
Topic ID: 92786 • Post ID: 9940247

parasitic drain by Alternator - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 11, '08From LondonCurrentlyOfflineReputation:7(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Its not the lithium and caps. I did the test before I did the change.
Topic ID: 92786 • Post ID: 9940245

parasitic drain by Alternator - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 11, '08From LondonCurrentlyOfflineReputation:7(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
So does anyone know how I can fix the diode problem? I cant find a kit.
Topic ID: 92786 • Post ID: 9940240

parasitic drain by Alternator - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 11, '08From LondonCurrentlyOfflineReputation:7(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
No. Ive been putting it off. I think its what you said bitter. Diad failure. But not sure how to resolve it. May just buy a new alternator but at a later date.
I dont know know how long its been like ...
Topic ID: 92786 • Post ID: 9940236

parasitic drain by Alternator - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 11, '08From LondonCurrentlyOfflineReputation:7(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
QUOTE (Bitter @ May 22, 2014 - 1:14 PM)
How much is it pulling?
About 0.1V every 20 seconds. Im watching it drop on the volt meter.
Found this on youtube and its exactly the same
http://m.youtube.com/...
Topic ID: 92786 • Post ID: 9940231

parasitic drain by Alternator - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 11, '08From LondonCurrentlyOfflineReputation:7(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
At first I thought my battery wasnt holding its charge. But with my new setup I found out with a multi meter that power is dropping as soon as the engine is off.
I did a parasitic drain test and disco...
Topic ID: 92786 • Post ID: 9940229

st202 transfer box - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 11, '08From LondonCurrentlyOfflineReputation:7(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Dont worry about it guys I found out what I need to know.
Topic ID: 92748 • Post ID: 9939951

st202 transfer box - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 11, '08From LondonCurrentlyOfflineReputation:7(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (Wraithner1 @ May 18, 2014 - 1:28 PM)
QUOTE (yellowchinaman @ May 18, 2014 - 11:52 AM)
Does anyone have some pics of a st202 gearbox with transfer case? Im trying to compare something here.
the ...
Topic ID: 92748 • Post ID: 9939950

st202 transfer box - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 11, '08From LondonCurrentlyOfflineReputation:7(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Does anyone have some pics of a st202 gearbox with transfer case? Im trying to compare something here.
Topic ID: 92748 • Post ID: 9939948

Rays Super Cell Mod - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 11, '08From LondonCurrentlyOfflineReputation:7(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Im just going to buy a new one eventually because the cost of refurbishment is not too far off.
Topic ID: 92742 • Post ID: 9939902

Rays Super Cell Mod - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 11, '08From LondonCurrentlyOfflineReputation:7(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
not 100% sure but last month I had the alt cable disconnected for the entire month and I had 0.4v drop in power in 4 weeks. Thats with the lithium cell attached still.
Topic ID: 92742 • Post ID: 9939900

Rays Super Cell Mod - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 11, '08From LondonCurrentlyOfflineReputation:7(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
The battery does not start the car at all. The capacitors does all the work and that remains fully charged the moment the engine is off. All the battery does is feed my alarm which has the same draw a...
Topic ID: 92742 • Post ID: 9939898
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