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Red Cars with Gunmetal or Black Wheels - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Exterior Styling
Started: EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Oct 12, '04From Montgomery, ALCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
In search of pics of Red 6GC's with either gunmetal or black wheels with polished lips. Post em' up!
5 replies Topic ID: 35299

TRD Wheels - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Exterior Styling
Started: EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Oct 30, '04From So CalCurrentlyOfflineReputation:13(100%)
Just curious, but I found these TRD wheels on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...TRK%3AMEWA%3AIT
What do you guys think of them, and would they even look OK on a 6GC??? I like the des...
14 replies Topic ID: 35289

Woo hoo!! - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Started: EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Mar 25, '05From Sydney, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
I've been searching and searching for a set of the SSIII door sills (the aluminum ones). I probably overpaid, but the wife REALLY wanted a set. Just noticed a set had popped up on ebay. So I did, c...
10 replies Topic ID: 35276

Swap Guys, Track Times - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
Started: EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
Last reply: ModeratorJoined Oct 1, '02From fall river, maCurrentlyOfflineReputation:13(100%)
This interest is sparked by the fact that a good buddy of mine recently ran a 13.6@105 in his 05 GTO and is racing to get a set of headers and exhaust system for his car before our swap is complete be...
62 replies Topic ID: 35271

TRD Vs. Stock Shifter Comparisons - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
Last reply: ModeratorJoined Oct 1, '02From fall river, maCurrentlyOfflineReputation:13(100%)
Ok, here we go:
TRD is on the Left, Stock is on the right. VERY similar housings.
Here you can see the difference in the height of the stick.
Here you can see the difference in the shape of the stick...
18 replies Topic ID: 35182

Painting Wheels - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Exterior Styling
Started: EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Nov 9, '03From Dayton, OHCurrentlyOfflineReputation:2(100%)
I'm highly considering picking up the wheels we WANT and painting them the color we want. I.E. HPR5 wheels in silver, center section painted black.
Now, my question is this: How durable is the paint...
12 replies Topic ID: 35181

Speedometer, bigger tires, VSS pulses - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
Started: EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
I see a lot of talk about the speedo being off with moving to bigger wheels and not running a low profile tire in order to maintain the overall factory wheel/tire diameter. To some it may be no big d...
0 replies Topic ID: 35177

3S-GTE Swap Guys -- Tranny and Gearing Related - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined May 1, '03From MichiganCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
For those who do have the 3S-GTE swap, couple of questions:
First, for those with the stock GT tranny, how are you finding the gearing and relative ability of the tranny to handle the power.
Second, f...
12 replies Topic ID: 35148

Hub Options - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Started: EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
Do we have any options for hubs with a 5x114.3 bolt pattern??? Just wondering.
0 replies Topic ID: 35013

TRD Quickshifter - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '02From Washington Spokane / Coeur D' Alene IdahoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:11(100%)
Bought it on eBay on Monday. It arrived on my front porch on Wednesday. That's not too shabby, and it DID include the shift knob! Now all we need is the car to come out of the paint shop and I can ...
3 replies Topic ID: 34990

Wheels, Spacers, Adapters - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Exterior Styling
Started: EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Oct 13, '02From Blairstown, New JerseyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:6(100%)
Ok, I'm DYING for a specific set of wheels on our car. The HP Design Wheels HPR5 in black. But they don't come in a 5x100 bolt pattern.
I've seen spacers on eBay that convert a 5x100 pattern to a 5x...
14 replies Topic ID: 34964

HPR5 Wheels....Color Choice - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Exterior Styling
Started: EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Oct 13, '02From Blairstown, New JerseyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:6(100%)
Ok, so it's confirmed that HP Design Wheels does NOT make the HPR5 in black with the Celica 5x100 bolt pattern. But, they do have the following (these are 18x8 with a 38mm bs):
Silver
Gunmetal
Gold
S...
11 replies Topic ID: 34884

Why is it?? - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
Started: EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Sep 1, '04From AlabamaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Just wondering, but why is it that such a nice car and promising platform as the 6GC is that the aftermarket seems to completely deny it's existence. I mean you search anywhere and there's a gap in p...
35 replies Topic ID: 34880

3S-GTE Head - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
Started: EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Jun 4, '04From Northern New JerseyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:2(100%)
This isn't so much a forced induction question as it is a component question, but it's on the 3SGTE motor, so I figure this would be a good spot.
The head.........does anyone have bone stock 28" of wa...
1 replies Topic ID: 34867

Help!!! - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
Started: EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined May 6, '05From PACurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(100%)
I just snapped one up on eBay earlier, and just got a message from the guy saying it doesn't come with the TRD shift knob. Where can I get the shift knob??? I thought it came with the shifter kit, a...
5 replies Topic ID: 34858

Speedhut Customizable Revolution Electronic Gauges - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Started: EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
Just wondering if anyone has used these. Like mentioned in our other thread, we're in the market for a Fuel Pressure, Boost, and Oil pressure gauge to go with the new motor. Just wanting to see if a...
0 replies Topic ID: 34850

New Gauge Compliment and Interior Look - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Started: EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Mar 25, '05From Sydney, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
So we're doing the 3S-GTE swap and obviously need to install some gauges and mess with the interior. We know the following:
Triple Pillar Pod in black with the following gauges:
Boost
Fuel Pressure
O...
6 replies Topic ID: 34823

Double Din DVD Head Unit Installation - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Started: EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Oct 1, '02From Minnesota, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
And came up with nothing. Now that we're keeping the Celica, we're putting my wife's big Christmas Present (Kenwood DDX 8017) into the Celica. It's a double din head unit, I'm not worried about wiri...
5 replies Topic ID: 34672

So What Are My Wife and I In For?? - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
Started: EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Mar 31, '04From Summerville, SCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:5(100%)
How impressive is it??? How's traction, any wheel hop issues?? Anyone got realistic track times?? Does the grin go away???
6 replies Topic ID: 34668

Good News!!!! - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
Started: EnthusiastJoined Jun 25, '05From Fort Wayne, INCurrentlyOfflineReputation:14(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Sep 1, '04From AlabamaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
As some of you know, the decision was made to part ways with our (me and my wife) 99 GT about 3-4 weeks ago in lieu of me keeping our Lincoln LS and my wife getting a brand new VW Passat. After much ...
21 replies Topic ID: 34612
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