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Making my own front and back strut bars? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Have a read through this:
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=88153&hl=
A post i made when i was making my front 3-pt strut bar. When you read it you will see square tubing will deflect the ...
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=88153&hl=
A post i made when i was making my front 3-pt strut bar. When you read it you will see square tubing will deflect the ...
Topic ID: 89538 • Post ID: 9812112
Full Size Spare Tire - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
All Australian models came with the full sized spare and raised carpet too
Topic ID: 89073 • Post ID: 9806990
Replaced Valve Cover Gasket, and Now I'm leaking LOTS of coolant.. - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I know that under the 5sfe throttle body there are 3 hoses, 2 of them have coolant in them and the third is a vacuum hose. One of those hose clamps probably got knocked loose IF the 3sgte throttle bod...
Topic ID: 88936 • Post ID: 9805625
E153 - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Definately not gonna use that engine, heaps of much newer 1MZ's in the yard. Would only take the transmission from that car
Topic ID: 88746 • Post ID: 9803267
E153 - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Hey guys,
After 1 too many track days my S54 has decided it wants to grind into gears then pop back out once in so its time for a new box. I've managed to find what I believe is an E153 from a 1996 V6...
After 1 too many track days my S54 has decided it wants to grind into gears then pop back out once in so its time for a new box. I've managed to find what I believe is an E153 from a 1996 V6...
Topic ID: 88746 • Post ID: 9803265
Strut bar fabrication gone wrong - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (enderswift @ Nov 23, 2012 - 11:06 PM)
Have you used Abaqus before?
Is that the simulation environment inside Solidworks? if so only once, I mainly use ANSYS
QUOTE (97lestyousay @ Nov 23, 2012 -...
Have you used Abaqus before?
Is that the simulation environment inside Solidworks? if so only once, I mainly use ANSYS
QUOTE (97lestyousay @ Nov 23, 2012 -...
Topic ID: 88153 • Post ID: 9771203
Strut bar fabrication gone wrong - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Ok guys, since i'm studying mechanical engineering at uni i have access to simulation software and did a quick comparison between flatbar, square tube and circular tube for a 2 point bar.
Here are the...
Here are the...
Topic ID: 88153 • Post ID: 9771199
Strut bar fabrication gone wrong - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (Special_Edy @ Nov 23, 2012 - 3:33 AM)
Dont paint it, sand it and clear coat it, it will look like chrome or stainless depending on how much sanding you do
I love the idea, but hate you for sugg...
Dont paint it, sand it and clear coat it, it will look like chrome or stainless depending on how much sanding you do
I love the idea, but hate you for sugg...
Topic ID: 88153 • Post ID: 9771197
Strut bar fabrication gone wrong - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
And then 2-points became 3!!
Havent test driven it yet, going to give it a coat of paint first!
Havent test driven it yet, going to give it a coat of paint first!
Topic ID: 88153 • Post ID: 9771194
Strut bar fabrication gone wrong - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Ye, had a look and didn't wanna do the hood spacers.
I decided to grind off the welds and re-do it. You can see from the photos that i had to put it slightly more centered so it started lower to avoid...
I decided to grind off the welds and re-do it. You can see from the photos that i had to put it slightly more centered so it started lower to avoid...
Topic ID: 88153 • Post ID: 9771193
Strut bar fabrication gone wrong - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Nov 22, 2012 - 3:12 AM)
get a GT4 hood... Tha strut bar looks great!!!!!
what about cut and grind the welds and invert the bar so the u shaped goes down... instead of adding more ...
get a GT4 hood... Tha strut bar looks great!!!!!
what about cut and grind the welds and invert the bar so the u shaped goes down... instead of adding more ...
Topic ID: 88153 • Post ID: 9771191
Strut bar fabrication gone wrong - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
So made a strut bar today all fits perfectly, is beefy as all hell but then I decide to try and shut the bonnet.....
When I was measuring it, I didnt notice the support bars running along the undersid...
When I was measuring it, I didnt notice the support bars running along the undersid...
Topic ID: 88153 • Post ID: 9771183
Shifter Base Bushings... - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Are they the speed source ones? If so you can select the option for the 6gc.
http://speed-source.net/?wpsc-product=toyo...n-base-bushings
http://speed-source.net/?wpsc-product=toyo...n-base-bushings
Topic ID: 88097 • Post ID: 9770600
whats an appropriate drop? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Not talking from experience here, but from what i've heard the shocks will blow pretty quick on a 2" drop mainly if they bottom out alot on bumps. If your going for the warranty be sure to keep the st...
Topic ID: 87941 • Post ID: 9768994
FRS Test Drive and first impressions - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
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Couldn't agree more, very cheap and nasty inside. A friend of mine took delivery 3 weeks ago of the Toyota 86 and to his defense he hadn't driven the car for long but cornering in the 86 is no better ...
Topic ID: 87937 • Post ID: 9768914
Because race car! - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Disclaimer
: I CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYONE TRYING TO REPLICATE THE FOLLOWING AND CAUSING INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR OTHERS. THIS IS SIMPLY A ROUGH OUTLINE OF HOW I WENT ABOUT MAKING MY HARNESS ...
: I CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYONE TRYING TO REPLICATE THE FOLLOWING AND CAUSING INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR OTHERS. THIS IS SIMPLY A ROUGH OUTLINE OF HOW I WENT ABOUT MAKING MY HARNESS ...
Topic ID: 87884 • Post ID: 9768376
Strut Bars - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...t=0&start=0
Yellowchinaman makes them custom for our cars
Yellowchinaman makes them custom for our cars
Topic ID: 87821 • Post ID: 9767677
How to deglaze rotors - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Checked the thickness and all are within spec!
Did the de-glazing about 2 weeks ago so here are the results:
Glazed and greasy state(from my fingers):
Attacked with a cup brush on the angle grinder to...
Did the de-glazing about 2 weeks ago so here are the results:
Glazed and greasy state(from my fingers):
Attacked with a cup brush on the angle grinder to...
Topic ID: 87761 • Post ID: 9767161
How to deglaze rotors - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Thanks, I'll have to measure mine now. Also still haven't gotten the time to try deglaze them but will report back when I have done so
Topic ID: 87761 • Post ID: 9767159
How to deglaze rotors - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
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How so? I thought you were referring to breaking in pads by getting a thin film of pad on the surface of the rotor which, if you only use pads "A" with rotors "A" and pads "B" with rotors "B...
How so? I thought you were referring to breaking in pads by getting a thin film of pad on the surface of the rotor which, if you only use pads "A" with rotors "A" and pads "B" with rotors "B...
Topic ID: 87761 • Post ID: 9767156
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