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BonzaiCelica
#151
nice Rusty. cant really seem to tell how much shorter the trd shifter is compared to the stock one.
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Rusty
#152
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QUOTE (blackiev @ Dec 31, 2009 - 4:54 AM) *
>Looks an impressive spend on parts.......

I want a SS-II badge for mine!!

haha yea sure is, but really worth it imo.
just do what I did for my badge get a SS-III badge and carefully cut the extra 'I' off



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QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Dec 31, 2009 - 8:15 AM) *
>wow i had not realized how much work has been put into this car, its amazing, wish i could get the trd quick shifter.

Glad things are coming along well.

My car, well is dead ATm.

thanks, I'm quite impressed in the amount of stuff your doing aswell. yea I heard your one is discountinued now, dont see why you cant use our ST20# trd one?? (besides the cost kindasad.gif)

so does that mean your 3sge swap is in progress now?


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QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Dec 31, 2009 - 9:34 AM) *
>nice Rusty. cant really seem to tell how much shorter the trd shifter is compared to the stock one.

cheers mate

my quickshifter isn't really a 'shortshifter' its more of a 'quickshifter'

the shifter leaver is only a bit shorter about an inch if that (from the top where the gear knob is, to the shifter housing) however inside the shifter housing the shifter leaver is longer & lower than the stock one (hence the reason for those 4 clips when installing a quick/short shifter)
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BonzaiCelica
#153
wait quickshifter really. So you can only move the shifter up and down. Its not a stand short shifter where you can still move into all five gears??
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Rusty
#154
Still the normal 5 gears, however the throw or movement to all gears are shorter. By changing the shift lever ratio, I've shortened the shift stroke to get into each gear. Just because it looks the same height, you can be fooled into thinking its a stock shifter.
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delusionz
#155
Quite the TRD fanboy Rusty, very tasteful.

TRDSS2 lol

tongue.gif
Mike W1996 Toyota Celica ST205 GT-FOURGT2860RS turbine, TiAL mvr44, JE 86.5φ piston, Clutchmasters FX400, APEX P-FC269awhp / 273ft-lbs
Rusty
#156
lol


& still available

This post has been edited by Rusty: Jan 1, 2010 - 2:58 PM
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Rusty
#157
well time for an update, I've kept a secret for a while....
but first before I show you what I've been up to. Firsty I'd like to thank Clint (TRDGT4) & Mike (delusionz) for there help
>>Thanks guys!!>>




just a little history on how it happened
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QUOTE
>>>Late Augest talking to Delusionz about Rims, said he’s found at set of 6GC rims

07 of Sept: found out trd suspension kit discontinued on website. Checked out websites which carried trd parts, nothing frown.gif Contacted Clint he suggested RHDparts

23 Sept: registered and bought the TRD suspension.

16 Oct sad news now they cant do the TRD suspension, discountinued everywhere
22 Oct Contacted rim shop & bought 6GC rims
23 Oct Decided to go with SS Tein adjustable for $NZ2,000 with a slight discount since they felt sorry for me (and got difference payment back, usually these go for sale in NZ for +NZ$3,000)
30 Oct Rims arrived
31 Oct Tein suspension left Japan

06 Nov talked to heaps of powder coaters to work out prices etc
09 Nov Went to a local powder coater talked me through the process: sandblasted then a zinc primer coat (this prevents the final coat from coming off on sharp corners and increases life of the rims) then power coated in arctic white
13 Nov Picked up the rims, all I could say was wow

15 Dec suspension arrived in NZ and cleared NZ Customs.
18 Dec custom fee payed (Only $NZ63, I looked on their website was actually looking like $250 based on our GST 12.5% ) and are shipped to me.
19 Dec Tein arrived

8 Jan 225/45/R16 tyres on new rims & installed>>


and as promised here are the pictures smile.gif



6spoke facelift GT4 rims (16" x 7.5 45offset) great condition, no curbing & very few minor scratches


after powdercoating





The Tein suspension
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whatthe
#158
Wowwwwzer, the rims! You got the centre caps powercoated too right? You better get some spacers on them too rusty!
Oh and tein thats some expensive **** you have there. Tell me how they are when you have them on and if its worth the extra buck.

You must be so broke right now. But so happy.
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manphibian
#159
Awesome stuff! thumbsup.gif Can't wait to see the pics smile.gif
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malpaso
#160
Those powdercoated white wheels and tein coilovers are pretty amazing combination. I wish I coul have that on car as well one day...
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delusionz
#161
WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW JEALOUS, GO TEIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey You must definitely have another crack at those GT4 brakes now. I insist!! And these wheels will clear it without spacers!!
Mike W1996 Toyota Celica ST205 GT-FOURGT2860RS turbine, TiAL mvr44, JE 86.5φ piston, Clutchmasters FX400, APEX P-FC269awhp / 273ft-lbs
BonzaiCelica
#162
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QUOTE (Rusty @ Dec 31, 2009 - 11:43 PM) *
>Still the normal 5 gears, however the throw or movement to all gears are shorter. By changing the shift lever ratio, I've shortened the shift stroke to get into each gear. Just because it looks the same height, you can be fooled into thinking its a stock shifter.


oh ok. I get it you still shift into all 5 gears but you shift faster gotcha! thanks that cleared up some things. what other options are there for quick shifter, the 7th gen shifter? I know there is one trd quick shifter on ebay at the moment but im sure that wont be up for grabs in about 6 months from now.

OO Im loving those white rims! they look so damn good. cant wait for pics!! Im glad you chose those over the 7th gen gts rims
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Rusty
#163
-whatthe+
QUOTE (whatthe)
Wowwwwzer, the rims! You got the centre caps powercoated too right? You better get some spacers on them too rusty!
Oh and tein thats some expensive **** you have there. Tell me how they are when you have them on and if its worth the extra buck.

You must be so broke right now. But so happy.

not yet. the centre caps are plastic, so would have melted when they would have baked the rims. what I can do is get them colour matched. Although they do look quite nice without the caps, makes the rims look deeper. the rims do full the guard quite well even though its a 45 offset, I think a could fit a 8mm spacer (5mm + 3mm) and still get 6 wheel nut turns, anything bigger would need to get it cert'd the same time as adjustables. quite cheap if you consider I was trying to buy trd suspension brand new laugh.gif well from what if heard from other users they do the trick smile.gif

I spend my money carfully, getting ready to do some research on the next part.

-malpaso+
QUOTE (malpaso)
Those powdercoated white wheels and tein coilovers are pretty amazing combination. I wish I coul have that on car as well one day...
thanks, but I'm sure you'll have something even more spectacular.

-delusionz+
QUOTE (delusionz)
WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW JEALOUS, GO TEIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey You must definitely have another crack at those GT4 brakes now. I insist!! And these wheels will clear it without spacers!!

haha cheers mate, Hhhhhhhhmmmmmm i'll think about it



-BonzaiCelica+
QUOTE (BonzaiCelica)
oh ok. I get it you still shift into all 5 gears but you shift faster gotcha! thanks that cleared up some things. what other options are there for quick shifter, the 7th gen shifter? I know there is one trd quick shifter on ebay at the moment but im sure that wont be up for grabs in about 6 months from now.

OO Im loving those white rims! they look so damn good. cant wait for pics!! Im glad you chose those over the 7th gen gts rims

I think yes others are using the 7th gen shifter (trd I'm not sure) might be why their one looks shorter, due to difference in trim? Yeah thanks. I'm really happy with the rims. will still have the 7gc rims as spares I think.
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Rusty
#164
couple of pics during install


laugh.gif





loving the new width (225 rather than 205)


the wheels top right are the old 7gc rims, notice how narrow they are?


almost looks better without the centre caps in

This post has been edited by Rusty: Jan 12, 2010 - 12:54 AM
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delusionz
#165
Omg I love it. How are those Toyo Proxes? Good grip? 225/50R16 ?

Btw you might be able to pop those small Toyota caps in from the 7gen Wheels Or maybe just some small blank white ones.
Mike W1996 Toyota Celica ST205 GT-FOURGT2860RS turbine, TiAL mvr44, JE 86.5φ piston, Clutchmasters FX400, APEX P-FC269awhp / 273ft-lbs
Rusty
#166
yeah toyo's 225/45r16 93W's handle alright lots of grip I think, handle alright in the wet aswell.

haha well actually we tried the 7gc caps, but different design & they use a lip. Where could I find these caps?

This post has been edited by Rusty: Jan 12, 2010 - 1:19 AM
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delusionz
#167
Repco or super cheap maybe? not too sure... maybe u could adapt something...
Mike W1996 Toyota Celica ST205 GT-FOURGT2860RS turbine, TiAL mvr44, JE 86.5φ piston, Clutchmasters FX400, APEX P-FC269awhp / 273ft-lbs
Rusty
#168
cheers will give it some thought smile.gif
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flyinglizard
#169
Love the new rims! And I agree they look great without center caps.
whatthe
#170
True looks good without the centre caps. Cant wait for the drop biggrin.gif
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Batman722
#171
they look incredible !
great choice !
my st205 swapandour Beams swap
BonzaiCelica
#172
225/45 r 16. Hmm nice choice. do the tires protect your rim? get some more pics of the rims from different angles. you car is coming along nicely biggrin.gif
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SwissFerdi
#173
I know center caps from a Prius fit a lot of OEM Toyota wheels...such as tC wheels.

So, in short, sell me your Toyota center caps. smile.gif
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Rusty
#174
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QUOTE (flyinglizard @ Jan 12, 2010 - 10:24 PM) *
>Love the new rims! And I agree they look great without center caps.

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QUOTE (whatthe @ Jan 12, 2010 - 10:58 PM) *
>True looks good without the centre caps. Cant wait for the drop biggrin.gif

thanks for the comments will keep the centre caps off then, but might try to find a small cap for the middle

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QUOTE (Batman722 @ Jan 13, 2010 - 4:09 AM) *
>they look incredible !
great choice !

thanks, will be nice to compare our red celicas with white rims.

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QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Jan 13, 2010 - 6:51 AM) *
>225/45 r 16. Hmm nice choice. do the tires protect your rim? get some more pics of the rims from different angles. you car is coming along nicely biggrin.gif

Not too much, so I'm being very careful. there are direzza's which have a wider sidewall, but weren't in stock or something, hopefully get them next time smile.gif
Yup sure will try to get some more

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QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Jan 13, 2010 - 7:23 AM) *
>I know center caps from a Prius fit a lot of OEM Toyota wheels...such as tC wheels.

So, in short, sell me your Toyota center caps. smile.gif

ok, do you know how they sit?

ahh no sorry.
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Rusty
#175
well been busy today got the backs in

thats just after putting the teins in when we pulled of the other wheel it was just off the ground, as you see lots of clearance smile.gif

comparing the 2

weight standard 8.6kg & the are tein 7.9kg I'm pretty sure




thats the wheel just off the ground.



thats it on the ground


using the 7gc rims for the moment until I'm happy with the ride hieght, and I dont ruin the 6spoke rims



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delusionz
#176
Nice work!

Question: Have you got a bigger, smaller or same rolling diameter on the new 6 spoke wheels 225/45R16 vs the 205/50R16 on the old 7th gens?

I was looking through your pics and the wheels looked really small on your car, I'm thinking maybe it's because my tyres are too tall at the moment I've got the wrong size 215/55R16. Maybe that's why you held off until you got the coil overs in to lower it more so the small looking wheels wouldnt look funny?

I didn't expect this to happen, but it may just be all in my head.

Hmm here we go, some tyre sizes and rolling diameters...

205/55R15 - 606.29 mm (SS-I Stock)
205/50R16 - 611.37 mm (SS-II Stock)

215/45R16 - 599.69 mm
215/50R16 - 621.28 mm (SS-III & GT-Four Stock)
215/55R16 - 642.87 mm

225/45R16 - 608.83 mm
225/50R16 - 631.19 mm


Mike W1996 Toyota Celica ST205 GT-FOURGT2860RS turbine, TiAL mvr44, JE 86.5φ piston, Clutchmasters FX400, APEX P-FC269awhp / 273ft-lbs
Rusty
#177
I'm pretty sure its the same (if not might be out a couple of mm's out)

factory specs on the door sticker:
195/60R15 88H
205/55R15 87V


This post has been edited by Rusty: Jan 22, 2010 - 4:28 PM
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Rusty
#178
Did the fronts in the afternoon yesterday.





weight for Teins 6.9kg factory was 9.2kg


weather was ok, sunny and hot, butwith big storm clouds on the way, Tein where all installed & went inside for a break. The it starts pissing down



manage to get all the tools etc out if the rain, after 5 minutes it stops and we carried on







Cant have the fronts too low, due to some big speed bumps, & I dont want to 'crab' it everwhere.

maybe not the best example heres before tein



Put the dampner on the hardest setting, VERY bumpy. driving along, but braking is just so good, got the dampnering setting on 12 (I think thats what tein recommends aswell)

This post has been edited by Rusty: Jan 22, 2010 - 11:18 PM
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whatthe
#179
Absoulte brilliant! Good coverage of your installation too. Too sexy sir.
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SwissFerdi
#180
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QUOTE (Rusty @ Jan 22, 2010 - 5:19 PM) *
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IT'S A HOVER CELICA! laugh.gif

Seriously, that is awesome though. How hard was it to get the old struts loose? And which type of end links did you buy, assuming you replaced them? Looks awesome, I wish you many happy miles with those! I have to say your paint looks brilliant as well, it shines nicely. Recently repainted?

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Jan 22, 2010 - 5:39 PM
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