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blu94gt

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Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Oct 20, '08From Seattle, WACurrentlyOfflineReputation:5(100%)
Just giving an update after posting up that I was going to buy this car. Sorry for the crappy camera phone pics, it's all I have until I buy a new camera. Here's what it looked like when I bought it...
8 replies Topic ID: 79273
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Well I just sold my 6gc yesterday, and have been on the hunt for my next car. Last week I e-mailed a guy about an MR2 for sale and never heard back so assumed it was sold. Well he responded finally,...
11 replies Topic ID: 78548

SOLD - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Buying/Selling
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Last reply: ModeratorJoined Jun 29, '08From DenverCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
SOLD
Goodbye 6gc, thanks for all the help and info over the years!
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: Mar 20, 2011 - 4:06 PM
6 replies Topic ID: 78465
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Last reply: ModeratorJoined Jun 29, '08From DenverCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
Anyone here have any experience with E30 BMWs? I know a few guys in town who have them, and with a bit of work and a good drop they can be SICK. Plus they're just as bulletproof as the Toyotas, I kn...
20 replies Topic ID: 78200

High erratic idle issues - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
So here's the deal with the idle, I searched and couldn't find too much helpful info:
Been having some high idle problems for a couple months. Car will idle very high, not go down when the engine war...
3 replies Topic ID: 77923

Changed: Bad Motor mount! - 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%)
Ok, changed my topic. Popped my hood and took a quick look, it was obvious: Bad motor mount. Sorry for the crappy cell phone pic in the dark, but can you see how the engine is leaning toward the pas...
19 replies Topic ID: 76931

Getting some lifter/valve noise - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
So lately I've been noticing my car has been developing some lifter noise. The noise is mostly heard from 3-4k RPMs, and it sounds like the valves are running dry. Car has the appropriate amount of ...
2 replies Topic ID: 76670

Broke my bumper - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Exterior Styling
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Mar 8, '04From Newport, RICurrentlyOfflineReputation:63(99%)
I don't know what it is with my Celicas attracting the hugest raccoons in the county, but I've successfully told 2 of them why they shouldn't cross the interstate. First was my blue one a few years a...
16 replies Topic ID: 76622

Has anyone here de-powered their steering? - 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%)
Anyone here de-powered their steering? And I'm not talking about just removing the pump, I'm talking about removing all the stuff, and rebuilding the steering rack without all the valving and such fo...
14 replies Topic ID: 76432

Shifter ideas, anyone? - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
So I'm going to be ordering a 7th gen shifter and am in the process of stitching up a new boot and finding a different knob. And I'm curious, I like the look of some other cars that have a short boot...
1 replies Topic ID: 75232

Throttle body coolant hose bypass? - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '05From Muskego, WICurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
So I was talking with a friend at work about cars, and we were talking about pulling my throttle body to clean it since I've had some issues lately, but he said while I have it off I should leave the ...
27 replies Topic ID: 75001

FS: Stock 5-spokes from 99 GT $150 obo - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Buying/Selling
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Looking to sell my stockers since they're just going to sit around the garage. They're in great shape, they are the polished aluminum face instead of being painted solid-silver (the change made in 97...
1 replies Topic ID: 74575

WTB wheels with good tires - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Buying/Selling
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Looking for a set of wheels with good tires. Not too picky on what they are as long as they are 15 inches or bigger, although I'd love a set of 7th gen GTS wheels. The tires on mine are pretty bad, ...
0 replies Topic ID: 74515

Remove sideskirts? - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Exterior Styling
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Oct 20, '08From Seattle, WACurrentlyOfflineReputation:5(100%)
So after going thru over 30 pages of search results and not finding my answer, I thought I'd post. I want to remove the stock skirts from my 99 because I've never really liked the way they look.
Woul...
7 replies Topic ID: 74126
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Nov 4, '09From Sacramento, CaliforniaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Wife and I bought a brand new 2010 Mazda3 yesterday. Needed a good DD for her, and with 0% financing it was hard to beat. Just excited because neither of us have had a brand new car before! Pics to...
2 replies Topic ID: 72899
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
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1 replies Topic ID: 72633
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Oct 16, '09From NorwayCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
So I may have the opportunity to trade the Celica straight across for a 91 MR2 turbo. It has 132k on it, and a few mods. Interior is a little rough compared to my car, but it does have lower miles s...
37 replies Topic ID: 72037
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Nov 8, '08From Penn Valley,CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
Ok, have a question I'll put up here because so far the Nissan forum has been totally useless for tech info lol, and I'm completely baffled on it now.
My wife's 2000 Maxima SE has been making a grindi...
4 replies Topic ID: 71978

Rust around hatch glass - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Exterior Styling
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
So I was looking at my car the other day. Ever since I bought it there's been some rusting spots around the hatch glass where it looks like the glass wasn't sealed right when the window was replaced....
0 replies Topic ID: 71413

New tires or 7gc tires/wheels - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Started: EnthusiastJoined Mar 23, '05From Kansas CityCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Oct 7, '09From Northern kentuckyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:8(90%)
Ok so here's the dilemma. As you may have seen from my other post, my car needs tires pretty badly. If I order my tires from tirerack or discounttiredirect I will end up spending between $350 and $4...
7 replies Topic ID: 71146
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