Got My New Celica Yesterday

[Vicki2509]

Well after a big long drive yesterday I picked up my new celica. I got the ST and its a 98 one in black. Its in perfect condition, not a scratch on it. Even got a £300 cd player in there and some nice fox wheels. I think I got a really good deal with it, so well worth the 110 mile drive to pick it up even though im so tired today :D

[DefiantFrog]

Congratulations! Where's the pics?? ;)

[Vicki2509]

Here is a pic that was taken by the guy I bought it from.

I think it need lowering a bit but its got a toyota s/steel exhaust, new back tyres, fsh, ac etc :D :D :D

[adamgt]

Here is a pic that was taken by the guy I bought it from.

I think it need lowering a bit but its got a toyota s/steel exhaust, new back tyres, fsh, ac etc  :D  :D  :D

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Looks very nice. I used to have a black celica and it will look much better lowered your right. Here is a link to some pics of my old car:

http://www.trustphotosite.com/adamglenis/Celica_GT/

[T600]

Very nice indeed. Love the colour and the wheels.

[Vicki2509]

Yea that does look better. Like the window tints aswell. Glad its nearly xmas, i now have a few things to add to my list. My fiances dad is a mechanic and has his own garage so doing little bits isnt too difficult :D

[adamgt]

Yea that does look better. Like the window tints aswell. Glad its nearly xmas, i now have a few things to add to my list. My fiances dad is a mechanic and has his own garage so doing little bits isnt too difficult  :D

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Im selling the springs that were on the car on eBay at the moment if your interested:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...AMESE%3AIT&rd=1

[Vicki2509]

I will get Craig to have a look at them tonight as its him that will be getting them for me for xmas ;) I was actually looking at those this morning, didnt click that it was the same car though

SORRY, JUST READ THE ADVERT AGAIN...YOURS WERE 18!

Do you think it will be low enough with those with the 17's?

[Vicki2509]

Are they 17" wheels that were on your car? Mine are 17 with low profile tyres and I want it so they fill the arches.

[Fidgits]

Here is a pic that was taken by the guy I bought it from.

I think it need lowering a bit but its got a toyota s/steel exhaust, new back tyres, fsh, ac etc  :D  :D  :D

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very nice :D

congrats on your purchase...

[T600]

Are they 17" wheels that were on your car? Mine are 17 with low profile tyres and I want it so they fill the arches.

Whatever the the wheel size is, the outside diameter of the tyre should be about the same, so in terms of filling the arches you should achieve a similar effect. If tyres are wider, or offsets are different, then the issue of possible contact with bodywork or suspension could be different.

[Fidgits]

Are they 17" wheels that were on your car? Mine are 17 with low profile tyres and I want it so they fill the arches.

Whatever the the wheel size is, the outside diameter of the tyre should be about the same, so in terms of filling the arches you should achieve a similar effect. If tyres are wider, or offsets are different, then the issue of possible contact with bodywork or suspension could be different.

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although, if the wheels are the wrong offset and rub, depending on the severity, you may be able to get away with just rolling the arches to avoid this.

[chris202]

congratulations ! best colour you got there too ! hope you enjoy it

[SyCelicaGT]

I had exactly the same wheels on my car when I brought it and when the car was lowered the wheels buckled (i couldn't tell you when as I don't recall doing it) so just be careful you don't make the same mistake of going over any pot holes at speed once it is lowered as they don't make those alloys any more (they have updated the look) so I had to buy 4 new wheels, cost me a fortune!

But yes you have a sweet looking motor there mate love the alloys.

[daktari]

Congratulations on a great looking Celica Vicki. Looks well spanky. Hope it does you proud. :D

[littlewener]

Liking the car. Nice to see another gen 6

[GT4 BOOSTER]

if you must lower it , get decent springs . like spax or Eibach .i lowered my st202 and hated it , ride quality was crap with 17's and low profiles , ok on the twisties grip like a go-cart , on potholes and uneven ground it was terrible.that was with a 35 mm drop.

[Calisto]

Sorry I am late in replying (not like me at all) :(

Anyway nice car and wheels. Hope she does you proud.

[sotal]

Here is a pic that was taken by the guy I bought it from.

I think it need lowering a bit but its got a toyota s/steel exhaust, new back tyres, fsh, ac etc  :D  :D  :D

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Very nice, I actually prefer it as it is rather than lowered but each to their own!

Just keep an eye on the oil level. Hopefully a 98 won't have the problem but there is no definite info on which models will. It's no massive problem if it does use a bit of oil, but if it does make sure you keep it topped up

[Vicki2509]

Thanks for the replies everyone. At the moment im keeping my fingers crossed for a dry day on saturday so i can give it a good clean and polish I love the wheels too, ive always wanted spokey ones so it was a big bonus to me that it came with them!

Im not sure about lowering now, i think it would look better but I dont want to do any damage and I cetainly cant afford a new set of wheels if anything goes wrong. Maybe I will start with something else like some new Speakers or window tints or something.

I was quite suprised at how good it is on fuel, put £30 in when i bought it and after driving it home i have done 130miles since i got it and the petrol guage is still between half and a quater.

[sotal]

yeah it won't be bad on fuel. I typically do 35-45mpg and that's just town driving. Motorway is around 45mpg but drops very quickly if you go above 70mph

[GT4 BOOSTER]

limo black on the windows would be proper blinging ,with a medium smoke on the driver - pass windows.would look the mutts nuts

tip - keep an eye on the rubbers surrounding the lights , for some reason they tear from the clipps holding them in place and could fall off , maybe car wash related dunno ???

[Vicki2509]

Regarding the window tints....is it best to get them done profesionally or is there any good do it yourself kits that anyone could recommend? I dont want it to end up bubbling or with creases in but if i could do it myself (or rather get Craig to do it for me) it would no doubt be much cheaper.

[Vicki2509]

Is there a classified section on this forum at all? Perhaps on the full members section or something?

[Vicki2509]

Is there a classified section on this forum at all? Perhaps on the full members section or something?

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Just ignore that, i found it