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HID Upgrades, Positioning, and "the law" - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 31, '08From LansingCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Exterior Styling
Just out of curiosity I decided to look-up HID laws around Michigan. The universal response I found was how "dangerous" they are and for that they are illegal. I guess with anything about 5000K, or su...
Topic ID: 69910 • Post ID: 9440434
Ahh! Interior Lights Out After Clutch Repair - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 31, '08From LansingCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
UGH...tell me about it. That's why I try to baby my car and, whenever I can, do maintenance and repairs myself. Not being the most auto mechanical person I know (I can usually handle the electric just...
Topic ID: 69763 • Post ID: 9437181
Ahh! Interior Lights Out After Clutch Repair - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 31, '08From LansingCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Alright, I got in there and took a look at every fuse. They were all just fine... I was a little worried until I decided to take my head unit out. That fuse was blown, replaced it and gained all my mi...
Topic ID: 69763 • Post ID: 9437179
Ahh! Interior Lights Out After Clutch Repair - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 31, '08From LansingCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
I took my car in and it seems like the gents blew some fuses. First, they claim that the speedo and tach wasn't working when I dropped the car off. Not true. They fix it saying that it was a blown fus...
Topic ID: 69763 • Post ID: 9437177
Fuel Response - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 31, '08From LansingCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Yikes...4,000rpm?!?!
Is this something that applies specially to the GT's?
I too shift at about 2500-2900 RPM. I thought this was actually a good point to shift so you're not putting too much wear on ...
Is this something that applies specially to the GT's?
I too shift at about 2500-2900 RPM. I thought this was actually a good point to shift so you're not putting too much wear on ...
Topic ID: 69644 • Post ID: 9435505
Parts Supplies -- Good ones -- Clutch kits/plates? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 31, '08From LansingCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Exterior Styling
First, I wanted to say a quick thank you to those who helped me in my previous thread and those who have sent me PM's and put up with my total n00b questions.
THANK YOU, gents (and lady).
Anyway...I h...
THANK YOU, gents (and lady).
Anyway...I h...
Topic ID: 69376 • Post ID: 9432719
Power steering CAP - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 31, '08From LansingCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Okie dokie. That's what I thought. Only thing, I was checking the online catalogs for quite a few Toyota dealers and even they didn't have anything listed.
But if it's only gonna be $15-$20...visiting...
But if it's only gonna be $15-$20...visiting...
Topic ID: 68646 • Post ID: 9386203
Power steering CAP - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 31, '08From LansingCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Power steering pump starting to make some squeeking so a friend insisted on checking it out. Well, he didn't bother to put the cap back on when he dropped the hood shut. So, the power steering cap is ...
Topic ID: 68646 • Post ID: 9386201
Engine locked? Timing belt? Hellp...! - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 31, '08From LansingCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I drove my mother's 1990 Celica ST to my doctor's appointment without any issues. I stopped to get gas on the way and still made it there without any problems. After an hour, I jumped in and started i...
Topic ID: 68313 • Post ID: 9382446
Dead/dying clutch...? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 31, '08From LansingCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Nah, I didn't skip over your post.
Looks like I am going to take it in and get it all fixed up. I am going to try and save up $800-$950 in hopes that that will be enough to get the bugger fixed.
Altho...
Looks like I am going to take it in and get it all fixed up. I am going to try and save up $800-$950 in hopes that that will be enough to get the bugger fixed.
Altho...
Topic ID: 68309 • Post ID: 9382430
Dead/dying clutch...? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 31, '08From LansingCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Yeah, with it being an ST I surely don't need any sort of special or performance clutch kit. Of course, when I finally obtain the funding to throw the turbo in... that's when I'll have to start askin'...
Topic ID: 68309 • Post ID: 9382427
Dead/dying clutch...? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 31, '08From LansingCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I've had this issue taking place for a little while now. When it began, I simply parked my little car in the driveway with hopes that the funding to get an easy repair would come along. But then my ot...
Topic ID: 68309 • Post ID: 9382422
Make my '95 look "newer?" - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 31, '08From LansingCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Exterior Styling
Amazingly enough, I saw another Celica in a parking lot last night. I took a look at it and it obviously was newer than mine. My stylings and year factoids are likely a little weaker compared to some ...
Topic ID: 63860 • Post ID: 9018598
You weren't kidding when you said the ride would be harsh - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 31, '08From LansingCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
GotToyota, do you have any recommendations for a thicker tire?
RickJamesBish, I was thinking that may be an issue as well. I believe the recommended for our cars is 32psi? Right now that is what I hav...
RickJamesBish, I was thinking that may be an issue as well. I believe the recommended for our cars is 32psi? Right now that is what I hav...
Topic ID: 62845 • Post ID: 8981580
You weren't kidding when you said the ride would be harsh - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 31, '08From LansingCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
OUCH! I'm not sure if my teeth are chattering from it but it seems like my brain's bouncing around!
Is there anything I can do to help get a midly softer ride? Are there are certain type of tires or P...
Is there anything I can do to help get a midly softer ride? Are there are certain type of tires or P...
Topic ID: 62845 • Post ID: 8981577
Headlight Install Gone Awry... - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 31, '08From LansingCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
I purchased some new headlights for my mother's '90 Celica. These cars use an enclosed unit for the bulb.
I installed the bulbs, get everything screwed back together, flip them on, and only the passen...
I installed the bulbs, get everything screwed back together, flip them on, and only the passen...
Topic ID: 62323 • Post ID: 8842704
How do you find a respectable body shop? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 31, '08From LansingCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Exterior Styling
My Celica is a "purple-blue." A little stumped though as far as what the color is actually called.
[Not my car but the color is the same!] Could someone let me know what color this?
That leads me to m...
[Not my car but the color is the same!] Could someone let me know what color this?
That leads me to m...
Topic ID: 61642 • Post ID: 8813486
New GT4 Hood - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 31, '08From LansingCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Exterior Styling
Bahh, it looks sweet like that.
Of course, some paint on the hood is needed...
But seriously... Looks great. Good combo methinks! Love the color as well!
Of course, some paint on the hood is needed...
But seriously... Looks great. Good combo methinks! Love the color as well!
Topic ID: 61619 • Post ID: 8813331
Worn control arm bushing... - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 31, '08From LansingCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Fairly easy you say? Geniuses at the shop told me that there was a spring in there that will pop off as I remove it.
Looks like I should run out and get a Chilton's and possibly save myself some money...
Looks like I should run out and get a Chilton's and possibly save myself some money...
Topic ID: 61469 • Post ID: 8811562
Worn control arm bushing... - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 31, '08From LansingCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
OK. So I found a replacement control arm, OEM, from (correct me if the name is wrong, please) 1st Toyota. Excellent price; about $100 cheaper than what the dealership wanted.
Thank you, search tool!
Thank you, search tool!
Topic ID: 61469 • Post ID: 8811559
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