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THE20V
#1
Hi guys,
I have finally completed my conversion to the GT4 front end and am having my whole car resprayed professionally this week. I do like the colour of my car, but I want something more metallic/pearly which will make the car look newer. But because i'm not painting the engine bay etc, I am looking for a colour which is similar to my current one, so that it doesnt look too bad when you open the doors or the bonnet.

This is my car:

I love the colour of Tangcla's car, look at it here: http://www.6gc.net/photo/member/5114/2

But I PM'd him and he doesn't remember his colour code. If anyone knows how I can get it, that would be great. Or if you have any idea's on a colour which is nice but isnt too far off mine, that would be awesome too.

By the way, that is an old photo of my car. I have a GT4 front bar now and some nice Gold Racing Wheels.
2 X ST165GT4's1 X ST162 Celica1 X AE82 Corolla Seca SX1 x AE92 Corolla20 Valve Turbo(THE20V)And currently a 1995 Celica SX
96bluevert
#2
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QUOTE (THE20V @ Apr 18, 2010 - 3:52 AM) *
>Hi guys,
I have finally completed my conversion to the GT4 hood...


fixed.

Are you going to do something with the gap between the hood and the bumper? I'd be more focused on that than repainting the whole car as of now. Just a suggestion.
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flyinglizard
#3
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QUOTE (96bluevert @ Apr 18, 2010 - 12:07 PM) *
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QUOTE (THE20V @ Apr 18, 2010 - 3:52 AM) *
>Hi guys,
I have finally completed my conversion to the GT4 hood...


fixed.

Are you going to do something with the gap between the hood and the bumper? I'd be more focused on that than repainting the whole car as of now. Just a suggestion.


He does have a full conversion. This is an old photo.

"By the way, that is an old photo of my car. I have a GT4 front bar now and some nice Gold Racing Wheels."
96bluevert
#4
my bad, didn't see that part.
"A true car enthusiast can see the potential in any car"QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Oct 3, 2008 - 2:01 PM)i rather be a slow turtle in risk of extinction, than a fast locust, that you can see everywhere and need to be terminated.
95CelicaST
#5
Front bar = front bumper?


I figured he was talking about a front strut bar...



Can we get some updated pictures, please?
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THE20V
#6
Sorry for the confusion, yes front bar = front bumper.

Here are current pictures of my car.






Any suggestions ?
2 X ST165GT4's1 X ST162 Celica1 X AE82 Corolla Seca SX1 x AE92 Corolla20 Valve Turbo(THE20V)And currently a 1995 Celica SX
Slash
#7
Tangcla's colour is simply wicked. I'd do that for sure! Love the rims by the way.
THE20V
#8
Yeah, I really want that colour. But having trouble getting the colour code. Don't know what to do.
2 X ST165GT4's1 X ST162 Celica1 X AE82 Corolla Seca SX1 x AE92 Corolla20 Valve Turbo(THE20V)And currently a 1995 Celica SX
Slash
#9
I can't imagine how frustrating that would be man, good luck with it.
THE20V
#11
I am seriously considering this colour for my car. I know its very different to my colour. But unfortunately I am having trouble getting the colour code for Tangcla's car.

Let me know what you think about this: http://www.carsales.com.au/Tig/UI/PagePopu...p;tabID=1408462

Its called Karma metallic.
2 X ST165GT4's1 X ST162 Celica1 X AE82 Corolla Seca SX1 x AE92 Corolla20 Valve Turbo(THE20V)And currently a 1995 Celica SX
novichok
#12
yo 20V, in the first pic in the background theres a car parked in a driveway, thats where i was working on my convert... im suprised you didnt see me
THE20V
#13
You know what. Now that you mention it, I do recall seeing a convertible parked on the street infront of that house a while back. It must be yours hey?
Once my car is painted, we should do a photo together, that would look coo.
2 X ST165GT4's1 X ST162 Celica1 X AE82 Corolla Seca SX1 x AE92 Corolla20 Valve Turbo(THE20V)And currently a 1995 Celica SX
novichok
#14
once i fix up my front end :S
without the upper support bar and spacer it looks a bit dodgey

also, you should paint it STi blue smile.gif

This post has been edited by novichok: Apr 20, 2010 - 7:43 AM
Slash
#15
That Holden colour isn't ballsy enough for a GT-4 styled Celica IMO. Think you need something with more bite that is deeper and fuller. Like Novichok said, STi blue (Or something like that).
johnnehh
#16
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QUOTE (THE20V @ Apr 20, 2010 - 2:35 AM) *
>I am seriously considering this colour for my car. I know its very different to my colour. But unfortunately I am having trouble getting the colour code for Tangcla's car.

Let me know what you think about this: http://www.carsales.com.au/Tig/UI/PagePopu...p;tabID=1408462

Its called Karma metallic.

YES!

Best color I've seen in a while, would look GREAT on a GT4!
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THE20V
#18
Problem with STi blue and Speedway blue is that they're too bright and will look weird against the dark engine bay. I need to stick to a dark colour. I want something with metallic pearly look, i reckon it makes the car look newer and more classy. I was thinking of the dark grey metallic on the Mazda 3.
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CelicaZR
#19
Can help with paint!
But seeing you guys are from Sydney come to the meet
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JuMPiiN
#20
I like Pearl White with the black roof... looks sick

And for that Karma Blue or whatever thats nastyy. lol ( nasty as in clean )
BBYcelica
#21
Wow, your cars really hot man. wish my celica looked like that. your rims suite the car way more than the old cromies.
THE20V
#22
yeah thanks zak
2 X ST165GT4's1 X ST162 Celica1 X AE82 Corolla Seca SX1 x AE92 Corolla20 Valve Turbo(THE20V)And currently a 1995 Celica SX
BBYcelica
#23
hehe. how did you know it was me?
THE20V
#24
Who else joined the club today and would name himself, BBYCelica.
2 X ST165GT4's1 X ST162 Celica1 X AE82 Corolla Seca SX1 x AE92 Corolla20 Valve Turbo(THE20V)And currently a 1995 Celica SX
THE20V
#25
Update...

I dropped my car off to the spray shop today. I'm sticking with the factory colour after all. I thought it would look better not having a different colour in the door sills and engine bay etc.

I will post up some pics when I get it back, should be about 2 weeks time.
2 X ST165GT4's1 X ST162 Celica1 X AE82 Corolla Seca SX1 x AE92 Corolla20 Valve Turbo(THE20V)And currently a 1995 Celica SX
Badkarma
#26
good move on NOT changing color without doing the jams and engine bay. i think you will be pleased with the fresh paint.
cant wait for the pics!
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