Nice car, I love the wheels! Work Emotion CR-Kai bronze?
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heh heh....no
looking good man!
QUOTE (RoyO @ Sep 1, 2012 - 5:25 PM) 
>Nice car, I love the wheels! Work Emotion CR-Kai bronze?
heh heh....no
looking good man!
1995 GT::::Diffusing the Situationエキサイティングカーレーシングチーム!march2010 COTM:6GCfeature2014:january2015-2016-2018 COTM
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Mike
No, they're just knock-off wheels. I was in the process of rebuilding the motor, so I didn't have much money for better-quality wheels. Eventually, I'll end up with a set of RPF1s or Varrstoen ES wheels. Eventually. But for now, these are plenty wide and not nearly as sunken-in as my old ones were.
QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Sep 1, 2012 - 6:46 PM)
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heh heh....no
QUOTE (RoyO @ Sep 1, 2012 - 5:25 PM)
>Nice car, I love the wheels! Work Emotion CR-Kai bronze?
heh heh....no
Mike
No, they're just knock-off wheels. I was in the process of rebuilding the motor, so I didn't have much money for better-quality wheels. Eventually, I'll end up with a set of RPF1s or Varrstoen ES wheels. Eventually. But for now, these are plenty wide and not nearly as sunken-in as my old ones were.
taking too long to mod since '09June '12 COTM'95 AT200
Knock off wheels? They sure make me wanna knock one off!
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QUOTE (Edser @ Sep 1, 2012 - 8:31 PM)
>Knock off wheels? They sure make me wanna knock one off!
1995 GT::::Diffusing the Situationエキサイティングカーレーシングチーム!march2010 COTM:6GCfeature2014:january2015-2016-2018 COTM
Looks in good form. What's the clutch you went for?
'97 ST\ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+[sold 10/18]'93 MX-5LE
Those are some sweet rims man, what are the dimensions on those??
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I was wanting an Exedy OEM, but no one had one in stock and they were all back-ordered, so I went for a SACHS OEM clutch, instead. I felt like my old clutch still felt totally fine, but after driving on a new clutch and resurfaced flywheel, I can definitely tell the difference.
On another note, 500 miles to go! I put on 200 miles just today. Country roads are fantastic for breaking engines in, I've realized. There's no one around to be bothered by your erratic driving speeds.
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Thanks! They're 17x8 ET35.
This post has been edited by HectortheRican: Sep 2, 2012 - 1:18 AM
QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Sep 1, 2012 - 11:13 PM)
>Looks in good form. What's the clutch you went for?
I was wanting an Exedy OEM, but no one had one in stock and they were all back-ordered, so I went for a SACHS OEM clutch, instead. I felt like my old clutch still felt totally fine, but after driving on a new clutch and resurfaced flywheel, I can definitely tell the difference.
On another note, 500 miles to go! I put on 200 miles just today. Country roads are fantastic for breaking engines in, I've realized. There's no one around to be bothered by your erratic driving speeds.
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QUOTE (BeachBum12 @ Sep 1, 2012 - 11:27 PM)
>Those are some sweet rims man, what are the dimensions on those??
Thanks! They're 17x8 ET35.
This post has been edited by HectortheRican: Sep 2, 2012 - 1:18 AM
taking too long to mod since '09June '12 COTM'95 AT200
Looking good. 
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
looks good man
Last post almost three years ago... wow. Well some progress it happening soon. GT brakes! Front calipers and rear discs. Bought my hardware from a member here and it's time to get dirty. Special guests to the GT brakes will be new wheel bearings, SS braided brake lines, Brembo discs, probably Redstuff pads, Polish poly bushings (F&R), and new tires (225 or 235/45... haven't settled on the tire)!
I'm excited to start doing work other than routine maintenance again.
I'm excited to start doing work other than routine maintenance again.
taking too long to mod since '09June '12 COTM'95 AT200
less talk MORE ACTION!!
1995 GT::::Diffusing the Situationエキサイティングカーレーシングチーム!march2010 COTM:6GCfeature2014:january2015-2016-2018 COTM
Enjoy the bushing install
Got the brake hardware... most of it, anyway.
taking too long to mod since '09June '12 COTM'95 AT200
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Ha !
QUOTE (enderswift @ Mar 23, 2015 - 12:34 PM)
>Enjoy the bushing install
Ha !
my st205 swapandour Beams swap
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My arms don't seem too rusty, but we'll see...
I have impact tools and can get a hold of a heat gun...
My Celica also never saw too much salt, even before I owned it. So that's a plus.
This post has been edited by HectortheRican: Mar 27, 2015 - 12:08 AM
QUOTE (Batman722 @ Mar 26, 2015 - 8:43 PM)
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Ha !
QUOTE (enderswift @ Mar 23, 2015 - 12:34 PM)
>Enjoy the bushing install
Ha !
My arms don't seem too rusty, but we'll see...
I have impact tools and can get a hold of a heat gun...
My Celica also never saw too much salt, even before I owned it. So that's a plus.
This post has been edited by HectortheRican: Mar 27, 2015 - 12:08 AM
taking too long to mod since '09June '12 COTM'95 AT200
The parts keep rolling in!
Waiting on SS brake lines, and I need to buy caliper rebuild kits, inner/outer seals for the bearings, and the PU bushings.
Waiting on SS brake lines, and I need to buy caliper rebuild kits, inner/outer seals for the bearings, and the PU bushings.
taking too long to mod since '09June '12 COTM'95 AT200
After almost of year of my senior year of college sucking my life and free time away, I finally did it! GT brakes all around! I'm terrible at remembering to take pictures during the process, mostly because my hands are filthy and I didn't have a photo buddy with clean hands.
I'll take some pictures after I get new tires mounted today! I'm stoked. Even before totally bedding in the rotors/pads, I can certainly feel the difference in braking power.
Before this, it's just been routine maintenance. Transmission flush, coolant flush (that took entirely too long), a few oil changes. Blah blah. The only 'fun' things were painting my GT-Four rear bar and wiper arms flat black. The wiper arms are such a little thing, but it seriously is nice to not be seeing rust there every time I drive
This post has been edited by HectortheRican: Mar 19, 2016 - 10:06 AM
I'll take some pictures after I get new tires mounted today! I'm stoked. Even before totally bedding in the rotors/pads, I can certainly feel the difference in braking power.
Before this, it's just been routine maintenance. Transmission flush, coolant flush (that took entirely too long), a few oil changes. Blah blah. The only 'fun' things were painting my GT-Four rear bar and wiper arms flat black. The wiper arms are such a little thing, but it seriously is nice to not be seeing rust there every time I drive
This post has been edited by HectortheRican: Mar 19, 2016 - 10:06 AM
taking too long to mod since '09June '12 COTM'95 AT200
Congrats on completing the full GT Brakes conversion!
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Thanks! It was such a long time coming... Next up is coilovers and poly bushings. I'm hoping to get that done after I graduate in May.
This post has been edited by HectortheRican: Mar 19, 2016 - 1:59 PM
QUOTE (CelicaDICE @ Mar 19, 2016 - 11:59 AM)
>Congrats on completing the full GT Brakes conversion!
Thanks! It was such a long time coming... Next up is coilovers and poly bushings. I'm hoping to get that done after I graduate in May.
This post has been edited by HectortheRican: Mar 19, 2016 - 1:59 PM
taking too long to mod since '09June '12 COTM'95 AT200
Did you install the GT proportioning valve?
My Celica
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I did! Bleeding was a PITA...
QUOTE (bryanf @ Mar 19, 2016 - 4:13 PM)
>Did you install the GT proportioning valve?
I did! Bleeding was a PITA...
taking too long to mod since '09June '12 COTM'95 AT200
Here she is in profile showing off her new rotors.
I took a trip up the Sandia Mountains this weekend to have some windy fun with the new tires as well.
All in all, she's a very happy girl.
I took a trip up the Sandia Mountains this weekend to have some windy fun with the new tires as well.
All in all, she's a very happy girl.
taking too long to mod since '09June '12 COTM'95 AT200
Very Nice. What size rims and tires are those? 15 inch or 16 inch? Overall nice.
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Thanks, man! They're actually 17". Tires are 235/45.
QUOTE (msk59 @ Mar 21, 2016 - 11:34 AM)
>Very Nice. What size rims and tires are those? 15 inch or 16 inch? Overall nice.
Thanks, man! They're actually 17". Tires are 235/45.
taking too long to mod since '09June '12 COTM'95 AT200
do you really have red tint on your windows?
*1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS*1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser*2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun.
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I guess so? I've never touched the tint since I bought the car almost 7 years ago. It does shine a little red/purplish in the right light haha
QUOTE (cheela @ Mar 21, 2016 - 3:36 PM)
>do you really have red tint on your windows?
I guess so? I've never touched the tint since I bought the car almost 7 years ago. It does shine a little red/purplish in the right light haha
taking too long to mod since '09June '12 COTM'95 AT200
How do you like the 235's? I couldn't stand them on the gt4, although the superstrut over exaggerates every grain of sand it seems.
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I'm in love so far. Every bump seems a little smoother. My ride quality is much nicer. They help my wheel package fill the wheel wells better and I just love the extra meat (I'm coming from 215/40).
These specific ones (Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric) handle really well - I already took her on a windy trip.
The wheels are ET35 and I'm not running spacers - all I had to do was bend back the bolt tabs on the front fender a bit and no more scraping.
I wonder why SS suspension would make that much of a difference...
QUOTE (4-eyed-freek @ Mar 21, 2016 - 6:00 PM)
>How do you like the 235's? I couldn't stand them on the gt4, although the superstrut over exaggerates every grain of sand it seems.
I'm in love so far. Every bump seems a little smoother. My ride quality is much nicer. They help my wheel package fill the wheel wells better and I just love the extra meat (I'm coming from 215/40).
These specific ones (Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric) handle really well - I already took her on a windy trip.
The wheels are ET35 and I'm not running spacers - all I had to do was bend back the bolt tabs on the front fender a bit and no more scraping.
I wonder why SS suspension would make that much of a difference...
taking too long to mod since '09June '12 COTM'95 AT200