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nammer

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QUOTE (chacha @ Sep 30, 2009 - 10:05 PM)

>will you help us buy it if provided the money and help us ship it over to the states?

haha i have no idea where to start with doing something like that lol...from what i hear it's pretty difficult

nammer

#62

Alright guys...are you ready for some (in my opinion) pretty niiice shots?
Pictures were taken by my friend...I'd post them directly but wanted to acknowledge him by posting the link to his flickr (online photo album account)
click --> >>RCubedDesigns>>

Let me know what you guys think =D

This post has been edited by nammer: Oct 1, 2009 - 1:28 PM

delusionz

#63

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QUOTE (Sinyk @ Oct 1, 2009 - 5:31 AM)

>"regular" gasoline in US and Canada
RON 9192
MON 8283
AKI 87

This is the one that will be harmful for it (what we call 91 here.)

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QUOTE (Sinyk @ Oct 1, 2009 - 5:31 AM)

>"EuroSuper" or "EuroPremium"
RON 95
MON 8586
AKI 9091

GT4 wont have a problem with this at all.

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QUOTE (Sinyk @ Oct 1, 2009 - 5:31 AM)

>"premium" gasoline in US and Canada
RON 97-98
MON 8889
AKI 93

GT4 loves this (BP Ultimate

) alot quicker boost response.

Mike W1996 Toyota Celica ST205 GT-FOURGT2860RS turbine, TiAL mvr44, JE 86.5φ piston, Clutchmasters FX400, APEX P-FC269awhp / 273ft-lbs

nammer

#64

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QUOTE (delusionz @ Oct 1, 2009 - 2:04 AM)

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QUOTE (Sinyk @ Oct 1, 2009 - 5:31 AM)

>"regular" gasoline in US and Canada
RON 9192
MON 8283
AKI 87

This is the one that will be harmful for it (what we call 91 here.)

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QUOTE (Sinyk @ Oct 1, 2009 - 5:31 AM)

>"EuroSuper" or "EuroPremium"
RON 95
MON 8586
AKI 9091

GT4 wont have a problem with this at all.

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QUOTE (Sinyk @ Oct 1, 2009 - 5:31 AM)

>"premium" gasoline in US and Canada
RON 97-98
MON 8889
AKI 93

GT4 loves this (BP Ultimate

) alot quicker boost response.

thanks for the clarification

how about those gas stations that say their fuel has up to 10% ethanol... I remember reading in the owner's manual for my old 98 GT that it was ok...do you know if this would be harmful to a GT-Four even if it's "premium" gasoline?

SwissFerdi

#65

That thing is beautiful...it's like a newborn baby with the fresh white paint, that was a good move getting it painted. Gorgeous.

What's up with the reflector/indicator under the tails though? Never seen that before.

'97 ST\ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+[sold 10/18]'93 MX-5LE

nammer

#66

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QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Oct 1, 2009 - 10:41 AM)

>That thing is beautiful...it's like a newborn baby with the fresh white paint, that was a good move getting it painted. Gorgeous.

What's up with the reflector/indicator under the tails though? Never seen that before.

for it to be registered in BC Canada, jdm imports have to have permanent and working side markers in the front and rears. Kinda pointless I think since tail lights are sufficient. O well. Too much work to remove. Bondo the hole and repaint.

SwissFerdi

#67

Actually, I was just thinking that...if you were going to repaint anyway, I would've shaved those side markers, the antenna, and the rear wiper and sprayer nozzle.

'97 ST\ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+[sold 10/18]'93 MX-5LE

yarik83

#68

I don't know what is more sexy the photographs or the celica itself. Congratulations mate.

Captain Pessimist

azian_advanced

#69

that is straight calendar material right there.. good stuff good stuff

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rcubedphotograph...

#70

Thanks Guys!
If you're in Vancouver, and want a photoshoot, don't hesitate to get in contact with me!
These cars are great fun to photograph!

>>>>Click to Enlarge>>>>

This post has been edited by rcubedphotography: Oct 1, 2009 - 7:06 PM

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nammer

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QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Oct 1, 2009 - 12:14 PM)

>Actually, I was just thinking that...if you were going to repaint anyway, I would've shaved those side markers, the antenna, and the rear wiper and sprayer nozzle.

ya i considered it but o well hahaha...i don't mind them...yet...lol....antenna...ya i shoulda but that would mean more work and longer wait time...hahaha
i actually find the rear wipers really useful...when i drive other cars that don't have them it's kinda annoying lol

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QUOTE (yarik83 @ Oct 1, 2009 - 2:24 PM)

>I don't know what is more sexy the photographs or the celica itself. Congratulations mate.

haha thanks...my friend did a really good job with them

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QUOTE (azian_advanced @ Oct 1, 2009 - 3:09 PM)

>that is straight calendar material right there.. good stuff good stuff

haha thanks...feel free to recommend it =D

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QUOTE (rcubedphotography @ Oct 1, 2009 - 4:59 PM)

>Thanks Guys!
If you're in Vancouver, and want a photoshoot, don't hesitate to get in contact with me!
These cars are great fun to photograph!

>>>>Click to Enlarge>>>>

Thanks again man!

delusionz

#72

Ethanol is known to eat rubber (fuel hoses) and clog fuel filters and injectors with petrol residue as alcohol is a solvent.

I can't really comment on the use of it as I've never used it long-term, but I've never had a problem with using it every odd fill with my other Celicas.

However as this is a big unknown for me, I refuse to put a drop of it in my GT4, never have never will. Even though 10% is negligible.

Performance wise on the stock ECU it might be a bonus because the GT4 runs pig rich and ethanol has an oxygen component in it so it would be closer to optimum air-fuel ratio for power

What is that bodykit btw? Is there a front lip to go with it or is it for ST202/4 ?

This post has been edited by delusionz: Oct 1, 2009 - 8:44 PM

Mike W1996 Toyota Celica ST205 GT-FOURGT2860RS turbine, TiAL mvr44, JE 86.5φ piston, Clutchmasters FX400, APEX P-FC269awhp / 273ft-lbs

SwissFerdi

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QUOTE (nammer @ Oct 1, 2009 - 9:23 PM)

>ya i considered it but o well hahaha...i don't mind them...yet...lol....antenna...ya i shoulda but that would mean more work and longer wait time...hahaha i actually find the rear wipers really useful...when i drive other cars that don't have them it's kinda annoying lol

It is pretty useful...but still, I think it looks cleaner without. I do notice that the rear wiper is really useful to clear morning condensation when it's cooler out.

'97 ST\ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+[sold 10/18]'93 MX-5LE

richee3

#74

Did the car have those markers under the tail lights in the video? I don't recall seeing them in the video, but they were there afterwards when you got pictures of it. Oh well, the car is sexy with or without them!

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SwissFerdi

#75

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QUOTE (nammer @ Oct 1, 2009 - 2:23 PM)

>for it to be registered in BC Canada, jdm imports have to have permanent and working side markers in the front and rears.

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QUOTE (richee3 @ Oct 1, 2009 - 11:20 PM)

>Did the car have those markers under the tail lights in the video? I don't recall seeing them in the video, but they were there afterwards when you got pictures of it.

You're welcome.

'97 ST\ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+[sold 10/18]'93 MX-5LE

richee3

#76

Lol I meant I didn't see them in the video that was posted, asking if it was the same car. Before it got fresh paint and all that stuff. I saw where he said he had to have them to make the car legal, so I guess the were installed before paint.

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SwissFerdi

#77

Well that's what I'm saying, they had to have been put on in Canada.

'97 ST\ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+[sold 10/18]'93 MX-5LE

nammer

#78

This is a picture of Schmooot's engine that i asked to borrow

Just a quick question. The thing I circled in green is the top mount intercooler...is there a reason why it's covered? The 3sgte engines for 5th gens have it exposed....

Also, the duct I circled in red is missing from my engine (refer to pics on 1st page)...where does that lead to?...should i get it asap?

Thanks

delusionz

#79

its a water to air intercooler. most top mounts get air scooped at them.. whereas on gt4 the bonnet vent vacuumes out hot air rather than scooping cold air in. the water to air intercooler is sealed full of coolant and has an extra radiator for it infront of the 2 other radiators (3 radiators in total) the middle rad is an oil cooler i think.

the thing u circled red is a duct from the little round scoop next to the vent, it goes to the cambelt to cool it down (a remnant of rallying, but still fully functional)

Mike W1996 Toyota Celica ST205 GT-FOURGT2860RS turbine, TiAL mvr44, JE 86.5φ piston, Clutchmasters FX400, APEX P-FC269awhp / 273ft-lbs

nammer

#80

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QUOTE (delusionz @ Oct 1, 2009 - 6:41 PM)

>Ethanol is known to eat rubber (fuel hoses) and clog fuel filters and injectors with petrol residue as alcohol is a solvent.

I can't really comment on the use of it as I've never used it long-term, but I've never had a problem with using it every odd fill with my other Celicas.

However as this is a big unknown for me, I refuse to put a drop of it in my GT4, never have never will. Even though 10% is negligible.

Performance wise on the stock ECU it might be a bonus because the GT4 runs pig rich and ethanol has an oxygen component in it so it would be closer to optimum air-fuel ratio for power

What is that bodykit btw? Is there a front lip to go with it or is it for ST202/4 ?

Thanks for the input...I put it in my other celica too and didn't run into any problems...I'll consider trying it...

The kit is a Eurou one...missing the front lip though....maybe if i save up more money i'll look into that..but for now I should look into maintenance...

I'm not sure if the timing belt or water pump has been changed yet (do you know the part numbers for those). I will probably do oil change, oil filter, spark plugs, cap, distributor, and put in some fuel injector cleaner into my gas.

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QUOTE (delusionz @ Oct 4, 2009 - 6:53 PM)

>its a water to air intercooler. most top mounts get air scooped at them.. whereas on gt4 the bonnet vent vacuumes out hot air rather than scooping cold air in. the water to air intercooler is sealed full of coolant and has an extra radiator for it infront of the 2 other radiators (3 radiators in total) the middle rad is an oil cooler i think.

the thing u circled red is a duct from the little round scoop next to the vent, it goes to the cambelt to cool it down (a remnant of rallying, but still fully functional)

Thanks again for the info. Ya I'm missing that duct...is it important that I get it?

nammer

#81

It's been a while but since I got the car, I installed JDM tails (still need to take some pics of it) and custom JDM projectors and high beams!

I bought the projectors from whatthe (thanks!) but the chrome surfaces were flaking...so I decided to make the best of it and customize them. Basically I took the lights apart, and gave the chrome few coats of gloss black

I left the back chrome on the highs alone, and only painted the front chrome part, figuring that painting the back black will probably affect how the high beam works..but I'm tempted to open them up again to paint them....

tell me what you think...I'm open to criticism

This post has been edited by nammer: Jan 18, 2010 - 6:57 PM

windowlicker

#82

that looks pretty bad a$$. good job.

nammer

#83

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QUOTE (windowlicker @ Jan 18, 2010 - 11:13 PM)

>that looks pretty bad a$$. good job.

thanks, what do u think about the highs?...paint it all black or ok the way it is?...looks a bit better in person though

Mstoochn

#84

Sir i think it is only fair that we meet up, I live in whistler. 5s-gte vs 3s-gte

windowlicker

#85

i would leave them as they are now. like you were touching on, the chrome part in the back of the highs is actually designed to direct the light. they are what are reffered to free form. my vote is to leave them as is. i think you'd be irritated at the reduced brightness of the highbeams.

nammer

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QUOTE (Mstoochn @ Jan 18, 2010 - 11:52 PM)

>Sir i think it is only fair that we meet up, I live in whistler. 5s-gte vs 3s-gte

speaking of which, we should organize a BC meet...I know of a few people who are interested...just need a time and place

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QUOTE (windowlicker @ Jan 19, 2010 - 12:03 AM)

>i would leave them as they are now. like you were touching on, the chrome part in the back of the highs is actually designed to direct the light. they are what are reffered to free form. my vote is to leave them as is. i think you'd be irritated at the reduced brightness of the highbeams.

ya that's true...it's easy to say you rarely use it..but when you do..it's better that they work properly lol

Mstoochn

#87

do you no of any gt-4's in BC? or boosted 6gcs? I thought i was the only one lol

5s-gte @ 20psi, 445whp, gt-4 front end with c-one bumper

awd convert on the way

Valo666

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QUOTE (nammer @ Jan 19, 2010 - 4:16 AM)

>speaking of which, we should organize a BC meet...I know of a few people who are interested...just need a time and place

If your interested, I know the guys from the Ok valley do the annual run of the ogopogo meet. Last year they had something like 15 people, and about 3 or 4 ST205s and a few ST185s too. I know they do one end of summer, but they might do one in the spring too.

Mstoochn

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QUOTE (Valo666 @ Jan 19, 2010 - 5:49 PM)

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QUOTE (nammer @ Jan 19, 2010 - 4:16 AM)

>speaking of which, we should organize a BC meet...I know of a few people who are interested...just need a time and place

If your interested, I know the guys from the Ok valley do the annual run of the ogopogo meet. Last year they had something like 15 people, and about 3 or 4 ST205s and a few ST185s too. I know they do one end of summer, but they might do one in the spring too.

i attended that, i was hoping more of a lower mainland event

nammer

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QUOTE (Mstoochn @ Jan 19, 2010 - 4:19 PM)

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QUOTE (Valo666 @ Jan 19, 2010 - 5:49 PM)

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QUOTE (nammer @ Jan 19, 2010 - 4:16 AM)

>speaking of which, we should organize a BC meet...I know of a few people who are interested...just need a time and place

If your interested, I know the guys from the Ok valley do the annual run of the ogopogo meet. Last year they had something like 15 people, and about 3 or 4 ST205s and a few ST185s too. I know they do one end of summer, but they might do one in the spring too.

i attended that, i was hoping more of a lower mainland event

ya..i think it'd be easier to organize a lower mainland event...meet more local 6gc owners..but if the Ok valley guys want to come over to the west coast then that'd be great too

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