Gauges on your A-Pillar look like s*** anyway, regardless of the fit. I'd save up and get Dustin's gauge pod, then do suspension.
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QUOTE (richee3 @ Oct 13, 2009 - 10:28 PM)
>Gauges on your A-Pillar look like s*** anyway, regardless of the fit. I'd save up and get Dustin's gauge pod, then do suspension.
Ripping off the useless gauge pod on friday, then saving for lowering springs
Then comes Dustin's pod. In that order.
1996 Toyota Celica GT (GT4 conversion) -SOLD :(2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro -Daily Driver
Dude, I'd just forget about the gauges...honestly, it's ricey. You don't need them.
Save up your money for things that make sense, like the lowering springs you mentioned, and don't forget replacement shocks that go with those.
This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Oct 13, 2009 - 9:38 PM
'97 ST\ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+[sold 10/18]'93 MX-5LE
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QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Oct 13, 2009 - 10:37 PM)
>Dude, I'd just forget about the gauges...honestly, it's ricey. You don't need them.
Save up your money for things that make sense, like the lowering springs you mentioned, and don't forget replacement shocks that go with those.
How long can I go without getting new shocks? (When I install the lowering springs)
1996 Toyota Celica GT (GT4 conversion) -SOLD :(2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro -Daily Driver
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QUOTE (johnnehh @ Oct 13, 2009 - 10:39 PM)
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QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Oct 13, 2009 - 10:37 PM)
>Dude, I'd just forget about the gauges...honestly, it's ricey. You don't need them.
Save up your money for things that make sense, like the lowering springs you mentioned, and don't forget replacement shocks that go with those.
How long can I go without getting new shocks? (When I install the lowering springs)
First of all, that's a good order to get things in. (Refer to your earlier post about suspension and the gauge pod.) Second, your factory struts will last maybe a month on lowering springs. Don't waste your time with putting new springs on, then have to take everything back off to put new struts in later. Just save up and do it all at once. Take it from me.. I've had to redo my suspension 3 times now, because of lowering springs on factory struts, and it gets old, taking everything apart.
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Speaking of, how hard is it to install the springs yourself? I always thought a compression machine was necessary.
'97 ST\ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+[sold 10/18]'93 MX-5LE
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QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Oct 13, 2009 - 9:48 PM)
>Speaking of, how hard is it to install the springs yourself? I always thought a compression machine was necessary.
Nope. Depends on how good you are. I thought it was necessary too, so I rented it, but I didn't need it at all when I did mine. The OEM springs are taller than the springs, if you think about it. Since KYB's are OEM replacements, they should be too (But I cannot confirm that.) Just be careful that you don't push the strut down, or it's a pain to pull back out. But putting lowering springs on your car is an easy DIY job. Pm me if you want a more detailed explanation. No need to clutter jonnehh's thread. Jonnehh, same to you, if you buy lowering springs. I'd be glad to tell you how to install them. It's not hard at all.
This post has been edited by richee3: Oct 13, 2009 - 9:56 PM
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Last post on this subject, I'll PM you when I buy the supplies...which will be a little while. But if I can save a few hundred doing it myself...I'm willing to go for it.
'97 ST\ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+[sold 10/18]'93 MX-5LE
Are you able to catch a video (safely) showing the boost gauge and the tachometer as you're driving? from a standstill and catch both part throttle and full throttle?
Curious to see on NA.
Mike W1996 Toyota Celica ST205 GT-FOURGT2860RS turbine, TiAL mvr44, JE 86.5φ piston, Clutchmasters FX400, APEX P-FC269awhp / 273ft-lbs
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QUOTE (delusionz @ Oct 13, 2009 - 10:15 PM)
>Are you able to catch a video (safely) showing the boost gauge and the tachometer as you're driving? from a standstill and catch both part throttle and full throttle?
Curious to see on NA.
I'll do it when this typhoon is over. Haha. Actually, I might go do it right now.
Just gotta be a bit safer than usual.
1996 Toyota Celica GT (GT4 conversion) -SOLD :(2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro -Daily Driver
My gauge springs right up to 0 with a bit of throttle. At 2000 rpm it springs up to about 3psi (or 4psi if I floor it)
Mike W1996 Toyota Celica ST205 GT-FOURGT2860RS turbine, TiAL mvr44, JE 86.5φ piston, Clutchmasters FX400, APEX P-FC269awhp / 273ft-lbs
dont know if its been said, but you have a warning light on.
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QUOTE (Rusty @ Oct 13, 2009 - 11:53 PM)
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dont know if its been said, but you have a warning light on.
It's from the header. The cat is gone.
1996 Toyota Celica GT (GT4 conversion) -SOLD :(2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro -Daily Driver
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QUOTE (delusionz @ Oct 13, 2009 - 11:15 PM)
>Are you able to catch a video (safely) showing the boost gauge and the tachometer as you're driving? from a standstill and catch both part throttle and full throttle?
Curious to see on NA.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCWcxhjXrzIAll those bright lights will be gone soon. I'm taking off all the rice stuff and doing things right.
This post has been edited by johnnehh: Oct 13, 2009 - 11:43 PM
1996 Toyota Celica GT (GT4 conversion) -SOLD :(2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro -Daily Driver
Wow interesting, so It never actually gets to 0?
And the OEM tachometer is a bit too generous?
Mike W1996 Toyota Celica ST205 GT-FOURGT2860RS turbine, TiAL mvr44, JE 86.5φ piston, Clutchmasters FX400, APEX P-FC269awhp / 273ft-lbs
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QUOTE (delusionz @ Oct 14, 2009 - 12:42 AM)
>Wow interesting, so It never actually gets to 0?
And the OEM tachometer is a bit too generous?
It's a cheap ricey piece of crap toy. I hate it. I'm going to burn it.
And it's about right. The video delays a little bit and makes it look off... I should have kept it at 3,000 rpm, it just looks off because of the video.
1996 Toyota Celica GT (GT4 conversion) -SOLD :(2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro -Daily Driver
The boost gauge is hooked up?to wat?a Echarger?
yea this typhoon is kicking my celicas ass
BANNED. for life, you moron.
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QUOTE (CelicaST_CALI @ Oct 14, 2009 - 12:50 AM)
>The boost gauge is hooked up?to wat?a Echarger?
yea this typhoon is kicking my celicas ass
Vacuum... Like what it's designed for. It would actually be a helpful little tool if it read accurate readings.
1996 Toyota Celica GT (GT4 conversion) -SOLD :(2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro -Daily Driver
Nah the boost gauge is fine, just keep it. You've probably put screw holes in your pillar anyways.
It all looks fine to me, a little on the cheap side yeah, but still in proportion to the value / spec of the car at the moment.
Now that kinda stuff would not be acceptable on my GT4 lol, I have an HKS gauge, and interested in getting AEM AFR gauge from the US.
Mike W1996 Toyota Celica ST205 GT-FOURGT2860RS turbine, TiAL mvr44, JE 86.5φ piston, Clutchmasters FX400, APEX P-FC269awhp / 273ft-lbs
i love the progress and love the car all around reminds me so much of my first celica '94 st in black. I believe this car looks best in black and your interior is so flawless love it!
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QUOTE (2celicas2love @ Oct 14, 2009 - 2:34 AM)
>i love the progress and love the car all around reminds me so much of my first celica '94 st in black. I believe this car looks best in black and your interior is so flawless love it!
You're comment just made my day.
Thank so very, very much.
1996 Toyota Celica GT (GT4 conversion) -SOLD :(2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro -Daily Driver
1996 Toyota Celica GT (GT4 conversion) -SOLD :(2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro -Daily Driver
Smoked eh, Should look good on a black car, to go with your black mags.
Mike W1996 Toyota Celica ST205 GT-FOURGT2860RS turbine, TiAL mvr44, JE 86.5φ piston, Clutchmasters FX400, APEX P-FC269awhp / 273ft-lbs
Alright ladies n' gents, here's how they look.
(Sorry for the quality of the pic, took it on my cell phone. My friend is borrowing my camera.)
I think it looks really good!
I'll be sure to post up better pics right when I get my camera back and give it a nice deserving wash.
1996 Toyota Celica GT (GT4 conversion) -SOLD :(2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro -Daily Driver
I like. Now get fog light covers and smoke your tails or keep jdms as is and you'll be murdered out.
"God created turbo lag to give V8's a chance"
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QUOTE (Nartanian @ Oct 26, 2009 - 11:09 PM)
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I like. Now get fog light covers and smoke your tails or keep jdms as is and you'll be murdered out.
Where can I pick up some fog light covers?
This post has been edited by johnnehh: Oct 26, 2009 - 10:19 PM
1996 Toyota Celica GT (GT4 conversion) -SOLD :(2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro -Daily Driver
just spray them with tint..u coulda done that for the other 2 lights for like 20$
BANNED. for life, you moron.
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QUOTE (CelicaST_CALI @ Oct 26, 2009 - 10:30 PM)
>just spray them with tint..u coulda done that for the other 2 lights for like 20$
Read up. Side marker was cracked, and signal was destroyed.
I needed new ones.
1996 Toyota Celica GT (GT4 conversion) -SOLD :(2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro -Daily Driver
I know you just got the clear indicators, but I would have murk'd the amber ones.
This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Oct 26, 2009 - 11:20 PM
'97 ST\ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+[sold 10/18]'93 MX-5LE
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QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Oct 26, 2009 - 9:20 PM)
>I know you just got the clear indicators, but I would have murk'd the amber ones.
X2,much cheaper with exact same affect,plus its legal..
BANNED. for life, you moron.
