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Lightweight racing wheels - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jan 12, '09From State College, PACurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Hey guys,
Just looking ahead towards my build I wanted to get some lighter wheels for the track to mount some R compound rubber on. I came across this jem and am trying to keep 17" rims for track use:...
Just looking ahead towards my build I wanted to get some lighter wheels for the track to mount some R compound rubber on. I came across this jem and am trying to keep 17" rims for track use:...
Topic ID: 90953 • Post ID: 9924570
Any ideas for this build? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jan 12, '09From State College, PACurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Your safest way to go if you want 300-500 (I assume you mean at the wheels) would be to go ahead with a 3S swap. It's also probably going to be easier and in the end more cost effective than literally...
Topic ID: 90929 • Post ID: 9924409
Cardshark525's 1995 GT w/ 3SGTE swap. (from DD to track car) - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jan 12, '09From State College, PACurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Took the vehicle to local Toyota dealership and they basically re-installed the steering rack. Apparently one of the mounting bolts decided to crap out, so they hooked it back up with a new one. (Yay ...
Topic ID: 90892 • Post ID: 9924051
Cardshark525's 1995 GT w/ 3SGTE swap. (from DD to track car) - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jan 12, '09From State College, PACurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
The coupler itself still rotates, but it physically moves left and right in the firewall cutout so I'm sure something's detached at the next point.
I'm able to go full left with the wheel very freely,...
I'm able to go full left with the wheel very freely,...
Topic ID: 90892 • Post ID: 9924050
Cardshark525's 1995 GT w/ 3SGTE swap. (from DD to track car) - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jan 12, '09From State College, PACurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
SO......... lol
Today as I'm pulling into my garage (actually right at the driveway), the steering linkage decided to poop.
Anybody else have an educated guess to what else it might be?
I'm pulling in...
Today as I'm pulling into my garage (actually right at the driveway), the steering linkage decided to poop.
Anybody else have an educated guess to what else it might be?
I'm pulling in...
Topic ID: 90892 • Post ID: 9924048
Cardshark525's 1995 GT w/ 3SGTE swap. (from DD to track car) - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jan 12, '09From State College, PACurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Code 54 popped up again. Got pissed off, went through all related wiring.
Re-soldered a few connections, replaced faulty connectors, replaced relay.
No code, full boost, full smiles. Code is permanent...
Re-soldered a few connections, replaced faulty connectors, replaced relay.
No code, full boost, full smiles. Code is permanent...
Topic ID: 90892 • Post ID: 9924046
Cardshark525's 1995 GT w/ 3SGTE swap. (from DD to track car) - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jan 12, '09From State College, PACurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Got all my parts in and went to work today on fixing the slave/master cylinder issue. Of course, the metal hydraulic lines were giving me a problem and the nut simply wouldn't let go, until it was at ...
Topic ID: 90892 • Post ID: 9924045
Cardshark525's 1995 GT w/ 3SGTE swap. (from DD to track car) - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jan 12, '09From State College, PACurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
So I ran into an issue today after a fantastic drive.
Get in the car to go out to dinner with the wife, and the clutch feels a bit lower and softer. After a 1 mile drive to pick her up, the clutch is ...
Get in the car to go out to dinner with the wife, and the clutch feels a bit lower and softer. After a 1 mile drive to pick her up, the clutch is ...
Topic ID: 90892 • Post ID: 9924043
Cardshark525's 1995 GT w/ 3SGTE swap. (from DD to track car) - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jan 12, '09From State College, PACurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Previously stated problems have been fixed as of today.
Soldered the intercooler pump wires back together, wrapped the #@!$ out of them with electrical tape, and did very minor wire management so the ...
Soldered the intercooler pump wires back together, wrapped the #@!$ out of them with electrical tape, and did very minor wire management so the ...
Topic ID: 90892 • Post ID: 9924042
Cardshark525's 1995 GT w/ 3SGTE swap. (from DD to track car) - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jan 12, '09From State College, PACurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Dear Diary...
On my way home from NJ right at the exit off of I-80 I heard a thud, and then a scraping noise....
No it's not that..... or that........
or that.....
The front drivers side fender well p...
On my way home from NJ right at the exit off of I-80 I heard a thud, and then a scraping noise....
No it's not that..... or that........
or that.....
The front drivers side fender well p...
Topic ID: 90892 • Post ID: 9924041
Cardshark525's 1995 GT w/ 3SGTE swap. (from DD to track car) - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jan 12, '09From State College, PACurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
See how directly underneath the throttle body I pulled off the hose, and the second picture is the metallic connection point that the hose was hooked onto? This was my major leak problem. I have resol...
Topic ID: 90892 • Post ID: 9924040
Cardshark525's 1995 GT w/ 3SGTE swap. (from DD to track car) - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jan 12, '09From State College, PACurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
So it was finally a nice day today so I got to work...
Yeah you definitely look like you were leaking....
And there's the connection (which looks just fine).
I do have a question for you guys (particu...
Yeah you definitely look like you were leaking....
And there's the connection (which looks just fine).
I do have a question for you guys (particu...
Topic ID: 90892 • Post ID: 9924038
Cardshark525's 1995 GT w/ 3SGTE swap. (from DD to track car) - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jan 12, '09From State College, PACurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Mar 23, 2014 - 9:25 AM)
QUOTE (cardshark525 @ Mar 23, 2014 - 12:16 AM)
The main problem is.... because I've been driving the car recently... when we have nice weather to resist the ...
QUOTE (cardshark525 @ Mar 23, 2014 - 12:16 AM)
The main problem is.... because I've been driving the car recently... when we have nice weather to resist the ...
Topic ID: 90892 • Post ID: 9924036
Cardshark525's 1995 GT w/ 3SGTE swap. (from DD to track car) - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jan 12, '09From State College, PACurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
So.... I was in the middle of a paragraph on my phone and it decided to take a dump.... I really hate that. Anyway...
Not much has changed. I still have the leak (it's the no. 2 bypass valve right und...
Not much has changed. I still have the leak (it's the no. 2 bypass valve right und...
Topic ID: 90892 • Post ID: 9924034
Cardshark525's 1995 GT w/ 3SGTE swap. (from DD to track car) - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jan 12, '09From State College, PACurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Well the car is finally home in PA. Will have it in my friends garage from tomorrow onward. I did encounter something peculiar on the drive home though and I'm interested if anyone else has any guesse...
Topic ID: 90892 • Post ID: 9924032
Cardshark525's 1995 GT w/ 3SGTE swap. (from DD to track car) - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jan 12, '09From State College, PACurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Looked into the situation a little further.
This was very useful:
http://www.gtfours.co.uk/what/wrc/wi/wi.htm
It actually led me to this picture:
http://www.gtfours.co.uk/what/wrc/wi/007.jpg
This is a...
This was very useful:
http://www.gtfours.co.uk/what/wrc/wi/wi.htm
It actually led me to this picture:
http://www.gtfours.co.uk/what/wrc/wi/007.jpg
This is a...
Topic ID: 90892 • Post ID: 9924030
Cardshark525's 1995 GT w/ 3SGTE swap. (from DD to track car) - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jan 12, '09From State College, PACurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Short update for now.
Took it to a shop (primeperformance in Stanhope) and they cleared all the codes, replaced the knock sensor which was at fault, added 2 filters to the free vacuum hoses and some o...
Took it to a shop (primeperformance in Stanhope) and they cleared all the codes, replaced the knock sensor which was at fault, added 2 filters to the free vacuum hoses and some o...
Topic ID: 90892 • Post ID: 9924029
Cardshark525's 1995 GT w/ 3SGTE swap. (from DD to track car) - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jan 12, '09From State College, PACurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Yeah I know. I'll probably end up replacing the lug nuts as well as the lugs since they're really rusted. I probably should have used some liquid wrench or pb blaster on them and then given them a tap...
Topic ID: 90892 • Post ID: 9924028
Cardshark525's 1995 GT w/ 3SGTE swap. (from DD to track car) - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jan 12, '09From State College, PACurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
QUOTE (supershannon77 @ Nov 10, 2013 - 6:56 PM)
If it helps I didn't get code 54 until I changed the pump. Maybe it's the relay? Idk. The wheel locks I got from pep boys years ago I'll see if I can lo...
If it helps I didn't get code 54 until I changed the pump. Maybe it's the relay? Idk. The wheel locks I got from pep boys years ago I'll see if I can lo...
Topic ID: 90892 • Post ID: 9924025
Cardshark525's 1995 GT w/ 3SGTE swap. (from DD to track car) - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jan 12, '09From State College, PACurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Like I said the code 54 still pops up, here's the current status... and let the frustration begin....
Level Sensor (I connected the two with wire tape, ensured they were secure and making full contact...
Level Sensor (I connected the two with wire tape, ensured they were secure and making full contact...
Topic ID: 90892 • Post ID: 9924023
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