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First ride on a fixie - 6G Celicas Forums
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Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Nov 8, '08From Penn Valley,CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
I've been curious about riding a fixed gear bike for about a year now, and finally took my first ride this morning. Now...here's the story, before you laugh at the pics of my bike lol. I'm super bro...
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Topic ID: 70997
Let's test your diagnostic skills by judging tire wear! - 6G Celicas Forums
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Last reply: ModeratorJoined Jun 29, '08From DenverCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
Ok so it's been a while since I've worked on cars for a living. My rears are showing two different types of wear patterns, in the form of cupping and inner tire feathering. The tires have always bee...
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Topic ID: 70859
Best coilovers for dirt use? - 6G Celicas Forums
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Nov 18, '08From Woodstock, MarylandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
Ok so this isn't the usual coilover question. I don't want a super low drop, but I want some versatility. The car is going to need a suspension makeover within the next year probably. I've been kee...
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Topic ID: 70021
Rally style push bar? - 6G Celicas Forums
6th Generation Celica
› Exterior Styling
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Last reply: ModeratorJoined Jun 29, '08From DenverCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
Anyone have or know of somewhere to get a rally style push bar like on this?
or this?
Wanted something like this on my WRX when I had it but never got around to it. There's a Mini Cooper around town ...
or this?
Wanted something like this on my WRX when I had it but never got around to it. There's a Mini Cooper around town ...
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Topic ID: 70020
New mods on the old Yamaha - 6G Celicas Forums
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Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
In case you didn't read my old thread, I picked this 1980 Yamaha Maxim 650 up for $700 this summer, only had 10k miles on it. Been doing some work on it to make it a little more snappy. I really lik...
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Topic ID: 69810
Need a new radiator - 6G Celicas Forums
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Nov 8, '08From Penn Valley,CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
Well I don't know if anyone remembers me posting about replacing the radiator on my 'vert due to cracking plastic about a year ago. Now it's time for the hatch to get one, cracked open on my way to c...
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Topic ID: 69166
Just out of surgery... - 6G Celicas Forums
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Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
So I'm sitting around at home bored out of my mind. Had my gall-bladder removed Tuesday evening. Full story is I went to the ER Sunday night with horrible stomach pains, turns out I had such enormou...
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Topic ID: 69045
Haven't done much with the Celica lately... - 6G Celicas Forums
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Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Oct 7, '06From wyomissing pennsylvaniaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:2(100%)
Picked up a motorcycle today, it's my 2nd bike. 1980 Yamaha Maxim 650, a great bike for only $700. Had less than 11k on it and everything is in great shape. Put some new mufflers on it, and this wi...
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Topic ID: 68395
New fuel filter leak - 6G Celicas Forums
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Last reply: ModeratorJoined Oct 1, '02From fall river, maCurrentlyOfflineReputation:13(100%)
So I've done these fuel filters before. Put my new filter in, and the bottom fitting leaks. I put the little brass washer in there, and it's leaking like crazy. If I tighten the fitting any more it...
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Topic ID: 68107
Paint peeling - 6G Celicas Forums
6th Generation Celica
› Exterior Styling
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
So I've been noticing the past few days I have paint starting to peel in a few places. I know most of the car has been repainted over time, I'm guessing due to hail damage or vandalism or something b...
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Topic ID: 68028
Tape deck and OEM head unit pinout? - 6G Celicas Forums
6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
I can't find the pinout diagrams anywhere for the OEM radio, particularly for the 12-pin connector going from the tape deck to the head unit.
To be specific the head unit is a Fujitsu 86120-08040 and ...
To be specific the head unit is a Fujitsu 86120-08040 and ...
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Topic ID: 67920
Alignment specs for 1999 USDM GT? - 6G Celicas Forums
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
I need the alignment specs for my car. I searched the forum and found the GT4 specs, but nothing for the regular GT. I would either like the stock specs, or custom specs you guys use.
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Topic ID: 67785
Burning oil at an alarming rate... - 6G Celicas Forums
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Mar 3, '04From Portsmouth, RICurrentlyOfflineReputation:33(100%)
So lately my car has been losing oil, I've been putting in about a quart a month to keep it topped off. No leaks anywhere other than a little oil in the spark plug tubes, but that's pretty much lefto...
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Topic ID: 67759
Oil Pressure light after a sharp turn? - 6G Celicas Forums
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Nov 18, '08From Woodstock, MarylandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
So has anyone ever seen their oil pressure light come on for just a second or two after making a hard turn? There's a long cloverleaf to get on the interstate, and by the time I'm at the end of it my...
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Topic ID: 67715
Black hatch spotted in KC area - 6G Celicas Forums
6th Generation Celica
› General Discussion
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Saw a black hatch at Target about a week ago. Had an unpainted aftermarket bumper, was wingless, and aftermarket wheels. Got closer and spotted the 6gc.net window stickers. Who was it? Was in Over...
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Topic ID: 66923
I'm now a homeowner! - 6G Celicas Forums
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Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Last reply: ModeratorJoined Oct 13, '06From UKCurrentlyOfflineReputation:6(100%)
Just like to say I'm now a homeowner! Got our house about a week ago and been doing tons of work. What's the best part? HUGE garage. I can fit my Maxima and Celica inside, along with tools, bench,...
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Topic ID: 66922
WTB: WTT for 7th gen 16" GTS wheels - 6G Celicas Forums
6th Generation Celica
› Buying/Selling
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
This is probably a shot in the dark but oh well! I've decided the look I'd like is the 7th gen wheels. I don't want to spend any cash since we just bought a house, so if there's someone in the Midwe...
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Topic ID: 66171
Bold looks or sleeper? - 6G Celicas Forums
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Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Last reply: ModeratorJoined Jun 29, '08From DenverCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
So a buddy and I were having a somewhat heated discussion of what he should do with his G35 and it pretty much came down to this: when building your car, would you rather give it bold looks (body kit,...
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Topic ID: 65791
Saw my old 94 GT today - 6G Celicas Forums
6th Generation Celica
› General Discussion
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Well my suspicions were true, the blue GT I'd seen in the school parking garage is my old 94. Only 94 I could think of with the combo of 97+ wheels, specific Alpine stereo, and peeling paint on the r...
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Topic ID: 65564
Just a quick wash - 6G Celicas Forums
6th Generation Celica
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Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Oct 4, '08From cornwallCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
I gave the car a quick wash and rotated the tires, and figured I would post some pics since I haven't put any of the 99 up. It's got a lot of rock chips on the driver's side and a bunch of scratches ...
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Topic ID: 65375
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