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6th Gen Celica Rally Car AWD Build - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 27, '10From pittsburghCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Well nothing too exciting with the celica. Engine is back in; have to do a lot of stuff thats not really picture worthy right now.
However, I did take the rx7 out today finally nice enough.
However, I did take the rx7 out today finally nice enough.
Topic ID: 76086 • Post ID: 9528581
6th Gen Celica Rally Car AWD Build - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 27, '10From pittsburghCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Thanks to my parents who came over and painted the cage haha. They're doing their best to try and help me get this thing done on time.
Pics of the awd mounts etc....
Clutch rubbing on inside of the b...
Pics of the awd mounts etc....
Clutch rubbing on inside of the b...
Topic ID: 76086 • Post ID: 9528579
6th Gen Celica Rally Car AWD Build - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 27, '10From pittsburghCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
QUOTE (Culpable04 @ Apr 5, 2011 - 12:05 PM)
GT4 rear part of the chasis does sit higher than GTs, there was a post a few years back where they had the actual measurements, the rear seat is higher so l...
GT4 rear part of the chasis does sit higher than GTs, there was a post a few years back where they had the actual measurements, the rear seat is higher so l...
Topic ID: 76086 • Post ID: 9528578
6th Gen Celica Rally Car AWD Build - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 27, '10From pittsburghCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
I was doing a little more reasearch as I'm still confused about some of the differences between the GT4 and GT models. Judging by my failures with the stock GT4 gas tank ive been looking at pictures ...
Topic ID: 76086 • Post ID: 9528576
6th Gen Celica Rally Car AWD Build - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 27, '10From pittsburghCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
QUOTE (presure2 @ Mar 21, 2011 - 8:12 PM)
Looks great so far!!
Thanks!
I'm so behind though haha. My group got mandatory OT months ago, so I haven't been working as much during the week. I decided i...
Looks great so far!!
Thanks!
I'm so behind though haha. My group got mandatory OT months ago, so I haven't been working as much during the week. I decided i...
Topic ID: 76086 • Post ID: 9528575
6th Gen Celica Rally Car AWD Build - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 27, '10From pittsburghCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Got the fuel cell mounted in the car. Still have a little work to do on it, but it's in there.
Have a separate area for the surge tank and fuel pumps. I dont have the top of the fuel cell bolted on ...
Have a separate area for the surge tank and fuel pumps. I dont have the top of the fuel cell bolted on ...
Topic ID: 76086 • Post ID: 9528573
6th Gen Celica Rally Car AWD Build - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 27, '10From pittsburghCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Ehh ****ty pics I just snapped with my phone...
Topic ID: 76086 • Post ID: 9528569
6th Gen Celica Rally Car AWD Build - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 27, '10From pittsburghCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
My hotbits rally suspension. 40 point rebound adjustments, 30 point compression adjustment.
Only 4 times what I paid for the car haha...
Only 4 times what I paid for the car haha...
Topic ID: 76086 • Post ID: 9528568
6th Gen Celica Rally Car AWD Build - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 27, '10From pittsburghCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
QUOTE (enderswift @ Mar 13, 2011 - 11:17 PM)
whats your estimate on the weight of the rollcage? it looks beefy, but heavy
The tube is ~1.5lbs a foot. I have about 120 feet of tube. So 175i'sh lbs. ...
whats your estimate on the weight of the rollcage? it looks beefy, but heavy
The tube is ~1.5lbs a foot. I have about 120 feet of tube. So 175i'sh lbs. ...
Topic ID: 76086 • Post ID: 9528567
6th Gen Celica Rally Car AWD Build - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 27, '10From pittsburghCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
AWD subframe tied into the cage. I'm not thrilled with how it looks, but oh well. It works.
Re-made the roof bars for more head clearance.
Start of the fuel cell bulkhead. Everything has to be seal...
Re-made the roof bars for more head clearance.
Start of the fuel cell bulkhead. Everything has to be seal...
Topic ID: 76086 • Post ID: 9528564
6th Gen Celica Rally Car AWD Build - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 27, '10From pittsburghCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
I could have had the AWD 'done' today, however I ran out of welding gas. I have the front mounts built and ready to go just tacked into place.
I have a few hours of welding to do though; all the driv...
I have a few hours of welding to do though; all the driv...
Topic ID: 76086 • Post ID: 9528563
6th Gen Celica Rally Car AWD Build - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 27, '10From pittsburghCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
This it the 'GT4' driveshaft _Jim_ sent me versus the real one. The longer one is the actual GT4 shaft. Anyone looking to do this swap don't buy a damn thing from him you'll be lucky if you get anyt...
Topic ID: 76086 • Post ID: 9528560
6th Gen Celica Rally Car AWD Build - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 27, '10From pittsburghCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
QUOTE (Culpable04 @ Mar 1, 2011 - 12:38 PM)
if you raise it, make sure to leave some playing room, as the engine will move along with the trans and the CV in the shaft is there to allow this movement....
if you raise it, make sure to leave some playing room, as the engine will move along with the trans and the CV in the shaft is there to allow this movement....
Topic ID: 76086 • Post ID: 9528559
6th Gen Celica Rally Car AWD Build - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 27, '10From pittsburghCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Well I got the two carrier bearings done and mounted in the car. However i'm rethinking the rear part of the driveshaft. I was planning on keeping with the angle of the transmission. I realized tho...
Topic ID: 76086 • Post ID: 9528556
6th Gen Celica Rally Car AWD Build - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 27, '10From pittsburghCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
QUOTE (jmeyer @ Feb 20, 2011 - 4:31 PM)
Looks amazing man, Its pretty impressive what EE's can do with a welder and a little imagination lol.
And money... hahaha, although this project hasn't gotten t...
Looks amazing man, Its pretty impressive what EE's can do with a welder and a little imagination lol.
And money... hahaha, although this project hasn't gotten t...
Topic ID: 76086 • Post ID: 9528554
6th Gen Celica Rally Car AWD Build - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 27, '10From pittsburghCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Welp, I consider myself pretty much getting screwed on the AWD parts. I was told 'everything you need to convert to awd', this was in november. End of january I got the rear subframe, no transmissio...
Topic ID: 76086 • Post ID: 9528552
6th Gen Celica Rally Car AWD Build - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 27, '10From pittsburghCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
The front portion of the driveshaft does not fit into the housing. It's too wide.
I've looked at pics of a GT4 driveshaft, it has two carrier bearings; this one has 3.
I believe the back half of the ...
I've looked at pics of a GT4 driveshaft, it has two carrier bearings; this one has 3.
I believe the back half of the ...
Topic ID: 76086 • Post ID: 9528551
6th Gen Celica Rally Car AWD Build - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 27, '10From pittsburghCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Bad news.... I got the wrong driveshaft.
Topic ID: 76086 • Post ID: 9528548
6th Gen Celica Rally Car AWD Build - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 27, '10From pittsburghCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
QUOTE (bccentaur3 @ Feb 14, 2011 - 10:03 PM)
Told ya. wasnt kidding about the trans fitment. Post pics of how you are going to tie the cage into the 2 front mounts of the rear cradle.
Yeah, I wasn't d...
Told ya. wasnt kidding about the trans fitment. Post pics of how you are going to tie the cage into the 2 front mounts of the rear cradle.
Yeah, I wasn't d...
Topic ID: 76086 • Post ID: 9528547
6th Gen Celica Rally Car AWD Build - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 27, '10From pittsburghCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Transmission is in, no flywheel/clutch or anything just in to get the AWD stuff done. Had to grind the block a far amount to get it to bolt together.
Dad came over to work this weekend. He was sizin...
Dad came over to work this weekend. He was sizin...
Topic ID: 76086 • Post ID: 9528545
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