msk59

#31

Very Nice build thus far. I love the way you made the frame and attached the lights. IMO better than the original safari car.

The cruise control actuator was located on the RHS (passenger and the wiring was then run all the way to the left and inside driver side fender into the car. I have the leftover actuator and some wiring and cables if you need those. I sold my 96 Celica and some parts are left over. I also have the rear disc conversion kit (most of it). PM me if you need these parts. I dont have the car anymore.

QUESTION: How are you supporting the foglights frame on the inside? Are you running flat metal to support the front bumper? Otherwise the vibration may break the plastic Just a thought.

This post has been edited by msk59: Oct 14, 2018 - 5:29 PM

Roodwerks

#32

Thanks for the offer, but I've got the cruise control sorted and working.

I also have rear brakes for upgrading in hand, it's the entire rear hub assembly from an Avalon.

For now the lights and mount are only supported by the bumper skin itself. I plan on running strips under the skin and back to the core support at some point. For now, they don't bounce or vibrate at all while driving.

cheela

#33

I don't care much for aftermarket rims either but I will say, those definitely match your build.

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Box

#34

I feel like knobby mud tires are incoming.

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Roodwerks

#35

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QUOTE (Box @ Oct 15, 2018 - 4:04 PM)

>I feel like knobby mud tires are incoming.

Tires are getting mounted today. General Grabber AT2s, the size is going obsolete, but I was able to source a full set plus 1 lightly used spare. It'll be interesting to see it all fitted together.

I also fixed a bad TPS yesterday. Last week, all of a sudden I couldn't go full throttle, 3/4 maybe. Prior to this when the engine was cold, it would have a similar issue. Ever since I've owned the car it never went more than roughly 5000 rpms, figured, like my '84 Celica that the engine just couldn't breathe anymore. I was wrong, saw it go up to 5500 rpms after the new TPS was fitted.

GuYun14

#36

Definitely looking forward to the wheel and tire setup. What size tire are you planning on running? And regarding the suspension, how much higher are you sitting compare to stock?

Roodwerks

#37

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QUOTE (GuYun14 @ Oct 15, 2018 - 8:34 PM)

>Definitely looking forward to the wheel and tire setup. What size tire are you planning on running? And regarding the suspension, how much higher are you sitting compare to stock?

The tires I'm planning on make fit are 215/65R16 (that's a 27" tall tire). They won't just bolt on to any old Celica. It's going to require some major changes, bodywork most likely, possibly chopping into the firewall, etc..

I got the car while it was lowered, so I have no reference for how much higher from stock it's going. If I had to guess, just the suspension will be about 2-3" taller than stock. The tires are another 1-1/2" taller in the radius (out of center, 3" taller than stock in diameter). The final stance will certainly be higher than pretty much any rally car Celica that has been built. My reference is less rally car, more Dakar car from the early 90's. If you've never seen the cars built for the Paris to Dakar Rally back in the later 80's early 90's, dig around the internet for pictures.

njccmd2002

#38

how much if you start selling those lamp pods, without lights?

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Roodwerks

#39

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QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Oct 23, 2018 - 8:46 AM)

>how much if you start selling those lamp pods, without lights?

Not really interested in trying to hand make these light pods. It's a time consuming, hand fitted process, so without a jig to form them to,
it would take too long and I'd have to use the nose of my own car to work from. So, unless it was something nearly EVERY 6G Celica owner
wanted, it just isn't worth the time. If it was for one person, the cost would be in the ballpark of $350-400.

Well, I finally got back to trying to fit the new wheels and tires. (after trying to get the engine back to shape, high-idle turned out to be a
crap handmade TB to manifold gasket leak, it was made out of a piece of thick paper, not gasket material.) I can confirm that the rear hub
assemblies I got from a '97 Avalon bolt into place, giving me bigger brakes and the 5x114.3 (4.5") bolt pattern I wanted. For my particular
suspension height, I did have to lengthen the trailing rod by 1" for now. This centered the tire back in the wheel well, caused by lifting so it
so high. This is a short-term solution, eventually the chassis side mount will get a custom dropped pivot point.

richee3

#40

Love this build. I used to want to buy another 6th gen to build as a rally replica so this is awesome to me.

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Box

#41

YESSSS. Now it just needs some awesome mudflaps to finish it off.

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Roodwerks

#42

Plenty of more work to do; front hubs have to be converted with the Rav4 pieces, Camry rotor and two pot calipers. The front might need sheet metal work to properly fit the tires, possibly a strut top spacer along with spacing the subframe and engine/tranny down an equal amount to not stress the axles. Hopefully all four corners will be fitted with the 5x114.3 hubs by the end of this next weekend.

SwissFerdi

#43

Really cool. I agree with Daniel, I think if I kept mine forever and said YOLO I'd do the same. Some of my favorite driving moments were sliding on dirt.

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Roodwerks

#44

Love a lifted rear!!

Roodwerks

#45

This change -


Made this change possible -

GuYun14

#46

Looking awesome! Can't wait to see when the front is done so we can see the whole car.

Roodwerks

#47

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QUOTE (GuYun14 @ Oct 29, 2018 - 10:45 PM)

>Looking awesome! Can't wait to see when the front is done so we can see the whole car.

And now it's on the road again...
I call this one "Coffee Time"

Box

#48

All I see is a vape shop and PT, no coffee.

Jokes aside it's coming along nicely. Now it just needs some kind of rally car livery, and mudflaps.

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Tigawoods

#49

ugh I wish I were closer to do a photoshoot. that looks great

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bloodMoney

#50

Are you seeing any issues with axle length/CV angle?

I love this different build. Makes me wish I had the funds to do a UZ/RWD drift build.

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Roodwerks

#51

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QUOTE (bloodMoney @ Nov 1, 2018 - 10:39 AM)

>Are you seeing any issues with axle length/CV angle?

I love this different build. Makes me wish I had the funds to do a UZ/RWD drift build.

How about this, my last dual sport build, lifted SC400, 1UZ-FE, Lexus quality...

Roodwerks

#52

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QUOTE (bloodMoney @ Nov 1, 2018 - 10:39 AM)

>Are you seeing any issues with axle length/CV angle?

I love this different build. Makes me wish I had the funds to do a UZ/RWD drift build.

No axle binding or length issues.

cheela

#53

that looks awesome!

what's next? mudflaps, bull bar, and WRC color scheme? lol

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TimeslideZ

#54

Make it brighter... ROOF LIGHTS

Box

#55

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QUOTE (cheela @ Nov 1, 2018 - 1:06 PM)

>that looks awesome!

what's next? mudflaps, bull bar, and WRC color scheme? lol

#TeamMudflaps

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bloodMoney

#56

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QUOTE (Roodwerks @ Nov 1, 2018 - 10:53 AM)

>How about this, my last dual sport build, lifted SC400, 1UZ-FE, Lexus quality...

That's so coooooooooolllll!!!!

I'm wanting to chop up a 6GC for that V8/RWD drift machine though. Can you imagine the sound of a cammed LS coming out of a slammed 6g? I want to do it, just to mess with people.

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Nial

#57

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QUOTE (TimeslideZ @ Nov 1, 2018 - 1:23 PM)

>Make it brighter... ROOF LIGHTS

Thinking along these lines, the Safari rally cars had extra spot lights on the front wings/fenders just in front of the mirrors, the bracket looks simple enough to make.

Also the snorkel, it would be interesting to see how you tackled that, thought about making one once, gave up, found a genuine one for sale, would have cost more than 2 GT4S.

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SwissFerdi

#58

I would love to see a snorkel, wouldn't use a genuine one for fear of damage. I really like this build:

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Roodwerks

#59

I feel like the car wouldn't complete the WRC Safari Celica without a snorkle. I've got a few ideas about how to make it and make it work, but we'll see. It's probably one of the later pieces I'll tackle, as it isn't needed right away. That Porsche is looking BA!! I think it was used to run the NORRA 1000 in Mexico if memory serves me right. I took the car to do a little off roading this weekend, easy does it at first, to find more fender clearance issues, see where to trim or completely cut away. I don't want to cut too much off yet, as I still plan on correcting suspension geometry to help with some of the fitment and clearance. I'll post a few nice pics of the adventure later.

GuYun14

#60

This car is coming along nicely. This was something I thought about doing but didn't have the guts or knowledge so now I'll live my dream through you lol