2004 Action Package and new color

[TRD GT-S]

This was posted on southeast celicas..just thought i'd share.

http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/2004/celica/key_features/styling.html

And the new color
http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/2004/celica/color.html

Notice the lights are painted to match the exterior...

I can't believe they would spend money on the last production year of the 7th gen to design a new action package. :thumbdown

[specz]

i like it... except for the side skirts
.... but that new color is hideous.

[FriedRice]

dammit i was just going to post that.

Celica Action Package
The new Celica Action Package model features more aggressive styling for 2004. The latest Action Package includes foglamps, color-keyed headlights, clear lens combination lamps, and tailpipe surround and tip. Also, the front and rear bumpers, side rocker panels, hood scoop, and rear spoiler have been redesigned to provide Action Package models with a more distinguished look.

The base MSRP for the Celica GT with Action Package ranges from $19,355, for models with a five-speed manual, to $20,155 with an automatic. The new base pricing reflects an increase of $375, or 2.0 percent. The Celica GT-S Action Package carries a base MSRP of $23,930 for models equipped with a six-speed manual and $24,630 for the automatic, reflecting an increase of $395, or 1.7 percent.

[ICU2COP]

i swear brooks didnt look like that...guess i should have paid more attention

[FriedRice]

celica looks good for another 2 years at least.

[00 scrub]

Wow this came out of nowhere. I like the new rear, not to overdone, sides are ok. The front is kind of like the Cwest bumper, it isnt too bad. The wing is like the TRD sports M spoiler on roids, I wonder how much more downforce does it add? Some tech documents about the new rear and spoiler would be nice.

[Darkside]

damn that is horrible

[01 Spectra GT-S]

Ummm I wonder where they got the idea of color matching headlights :-) Something tells me that people from Toyota been visiting this site and saw what some of out members did. :chuckles:

[jaycee]

hmmmm that wing looks similair to the molly wing... i wonder what pricing is gona be cheap cheap ::cross fingers::

[xXvEnTuRaXx]

Should have put the money into making the celica fast.

[Lomeinhu]

So they did away with the top bumper opening completely? Looks a bit strange. I wish I can see the body kit in a different color, though.

And do the color-keyed headlights come in all colors? The yellow color-keyed headlights are nasty, but perhaps not as bad in black? Yucky side skirts, too. The wing HAS to be b/c everyone wanted the Molly wing.

[00 scrub]

They should release the TRD Sports M bodykit overhere and the Super Strut front suspension.

[APRoMeO637]

sides slightly resemble Rod Millen.

-Mike

[imp0rted1]

rear looks pretty . everything else looks too weird for me

[TRD-CELICA-GT02]

ugh, that just looks totally gay! I mean, the front looks too plain and unagressive. Plus where the front emblem is placed, where the hell is an opening? It looks way off being solid.

The rear looks KINDA nice but it doesnt fit the overall flow of the car. The headlights look pretty good. But the new clear Meatball Tail lights have to go.

I aint feelin the new wing. Hands down, the old styling was better.

[ChinboGTS]

wow... that was highly unexpected...

aren't those tail lights the same ones that are on japanese celicas? sorry, correct me if i'm wrong...

i give it a big ehhhhh....

[alphasubzero949]

Originally posted by xXvEnTuRaXx
Should have put the money into making the celica fast.

[Oo DaRk StAr oO]

:(

[Zensoku]

Hey isn't this the "Tsunami Celica" that was posted here along time ago?

http://www.vignando.com/temp/tsunmani/front.JPG
http://www.vignando.com/temp/tsunmani/rear%201.JPG
http://www.vignando.com/temp/tsunmani/rear%202.JPG
http://www.vignando.com/temp/tsunmani/sides%201.JPG
http://www.vignando.com/temp/tsunmani/sides%202.JPG
http://www.vignando.com/temp/tsunmani/wing.JPG

It'd be cool if it came with them trd rims.

[RichGT]

I am planning on seeing more riced out celicas now. I like the colors though. Looks like they are competing with the rsx with colors. I hate the sides and wing, I like the front and the rear. The rear tip is a UGLIEST thing that you would buy from OBX..

[Chiznarles]

Weird..

i hate the color keyed headlights on that yellow.. looks nasty.

I think those taillights are the JDM ones someone here had.. those definitely need to be smoked by bat..

I kinda like the wing.. looks like the sports M wing which i've always wanted.

the kit itself is okay, nothing spectacular. i prefer aftermarket ones.

anyway, i'm done w/ the celica.. bleah.

[platinumcelica]

Originally posted by Chiznarles


anyway, i'm done w/ the celica.. bleah.

couldnt've said it better my self

[R K e 1 C A]

Originally posted by xXvEnTuRaXx
Should have put the money into making the celica fast.

[A i]

New color looks like it has some good potential.

Could be dope like the zephyr blue.

[2001SilverGTS]

New Color for the lazy...

http://www.toyota.com/images/vehicles/celica/gallery/color/photo_3.jpg

[larryd]

New color looks copper, it should have been gunmetal or dark gray. Ive seen a few members get custom paint jobs in that color and it looks hot.

I like the new wing, thats about it.

[555 SOUL]

why?

[jotan82]

meh, that new color is so buick...

toyota is just laming out the current celica so when the release their newcelica, everyone will be drooling :AF:

[varghesea]

Originally posted by jotan82
meh, that new color is so buick...

toyota is just laming out the current celica so when the release their newcelica, everyone will be drooling :AF:


Dreamer.



Anyways- theyr'e stupid- have you seen the rice options for the new scion that isnt released yet? the 10 shift knobs, the fact that they'll put neons in your car from the factory, the "lighted" cup holder? They're going too far in the rice route. It won't be cool to put anything neon in or outside your car (this means for shows too).(and yes i know tons of us hate neons anywhere)
Oh well, they suck.

[Drag'nGT]

I'd have to say the new color might actually look good on the Celica. If it's the same color Lexus has on the is300.

Toyota has ****ed the Celica over and over again. :thumbdown

[ringthree]

Originally posted by TRD GT-S
This was posted on southeast celicas..just thought i'd share.

http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/2004/celica/key_features/styling.html

And the new color
http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/2004/celica/color.html

Notice the lights are painted to match the exterior...

I can't believe they would spend money on the last production year of the 7th gen to design a new action package. :thumbdown

I can because it is not the last year. There will be a 2005.

[yuloose]

I like it, kinda reminds me of the RMM kit

[lowendfrequency]

is that hooscoop slightly raised as well ?

[TRD GT-S]

Originally posted by ringthree
I can because it is not the last year. There will be a 2005.

oh yeah that's right...completely forgot about that generations are every 6 years for the celica.

[Blue Bomber]

Never thought I'd live to see a beige 7th gen Celica. :puke: Even worse than Zephyr Blue. :thumbdown At least you can get TRD fogs and tails now. And the scoop and spoiler look a lot like the TRD Sports M's.

[GTSchick]

Well poooooo...the new celica looks all modded out...how gay..and totally ricer.

front bumper...has ...no opening? would wanna at least take that symbol off. It looks like it could kill a dear...

side skirts make me wanna break em

the butt is ok...but doesn't go too well with the rest of the ricer look.

The wing is one i want too...so ya, can't wait till they are out and about and everywhere...

the tailights are a bit ricey..but i can't complain, i like my meatball tailights *shrug*

arghhh

[lowendfrequency]

I like the tails if they were redded out. The side skirts are decent too. Can't say much for anything else...... other than that factory installed grill/mesh = :thumbdown

[Stephen G]

Originally posted by Chiznarles
[B]Weird..
I think those taillights are the JDM ones someone here had..

That would be me :)

I wonder why they felt the need to 'sanitize' the existing action package? The kit they're showing isn't that bad, it's just ... well, a bit dull.

[Blue Bomber]

Originally posted by lowendfrequency
I like the tails if they were redded out.The redded out ones are the stock 03+ tails.

[ArchangelX]

SOME of you guys make me laugh with the "I can't believe Toyota did this..." and the "Celica...meh", shiat. You're giving Toyota a bad wrap because they made a NEW BODYKIT for the Celica? You're giving them a bad wrap for the same thing almost every single other Celica owner has done, which is put a new kit on it? It's not like every f'ing Celica will come with THAT kit. It's an upgrade...just like the old Action Package. The fact that there also putting out color-coded headlights is a helluva lot nicer, easier, and probably higher quality than ripping apart your own lenses to do it yourself. I definetly remember a huge post and lots of oohing and ahhing over the idea of painting them. Since they're color matched, I imagine that means you'll be able to get them in carbon blue, red, and all the other colors, which will DEFINETLY look a helluva lot nicer than stock. The additional color gives the Car a more sophisticated look, and I've already seen PLENTY of RSXs in the same colors driving around to know that plenty of people like the color.

Granted, the kit isn't exactly my style, but some of you guys act like Toyota putting out a half decent kit is the end of the world or something. The kit doesn't look THAT bad...the rear is nice, the wing is nice, the sideskirts are very similar to whats out there for alotta cars already, and the only thing bad about the front is the fact that there's no opening where the emblem is. To be honest, that little opening doesn't do jack to begin with. The only thing that makes me wanna puke is the rear taillights, but Toyota STARTED the Altezza fad...so this doesn't surprise me at all. It shouldn't surprise any of you either.

And when Toyota comes out and says...Yepz..we're KILLING the CELICA this year..then I'll freakin' believe it. Until then, you guys are just spouting out rumors and lies.

One thing that pisses me off the most about this site, is that it's filled to the brim with people that are constantly talking smack about the damn car. This is the only freakin' car site that I've ever been a member of that has it's own members dissin' it, and trying to convince others not to buy it. I don't even see that on the Neon sites! And I'm not even talking about the SRT4, I'm talking about the base model Neon sites!!! It gets so tiring hearing the same spam from the same people all the time...if I had a Celica still, I'd be highly inclined NOT to even come to this place at all for Celica help. :jerkoff:

[SF GT]

:ugh:

[S|Lv3rBu||et]

Well, I like that kit a lot... in fact, I might say that I like it the most out of all the kits I've seen for the celica (except the tail lights). Hopefully, once these come out, that kit wown't be too expensive. In fact, you'll probably be able to buy the kit (and color-keyed headlight parts) painted from toyota.

Originally posted by Zensoku
Hey isn't this the "Tsunami Celica" that was posted here along time ago?

Yeah, thats exactly it, good eye!

[varghesea]

You've got some good points Arch.

[00 scrub]

What is this Tsunami Celica, I've never heard of it before.

[Illusive]

i only like the rear.

dunno about the altezzas and shiny exhaust tip

[F35-JSF]

Originally posted by ArchangelX
.......................I'd be highly inclined NOT to even come to this place at all for Celica help. :jerkoff:

Would you rather they lie to you and say the celica = god among cars?

[vvtlikick]

Originally posted by 00 scrub
What is this Tsunami Celica, I've never heard of it before. I think it's a Canada-only option package. From http://toyota.ca

Celica Tsunami

Antilock Braking System (ABS)
Panasonic 200-watt Sound System
AM/FM CD with MP3 Player
Removable Audio Face Plate
Audio Remote Control
6 Speakers
Colour Keyed Front Seats
Cruise Control
Coloured Rear Spoiler
Power Moonroof
Special Edition Badging
Full Skirt Package
Colour Keyed Steering Wheel
Colour Keyed Interior Door Trim
Keyless Entry
Fog Lamps
Special Edition Owners Wallet
Unique Special Edition Floor Mats
Black Coloured GTS Alloy Wheels (GT-S only)
Colour Keyed Shifter Knob (M/T GT-S Only)

[Stephen G]

Originally posted by ArchangelX
SOME of you guys make me laugh with the "I can't believe Toyota did this..." and the "Celica...meh", shiat. You're giving Toyota a bad wrap because they made a NEW BODYKIT for the Celica? You're giving them a bad wrap for the same thing almost every single other Celica owner has done, which is put a new kit on it? It's not like every f'ing Celica will come with THAT kit. It's an upgrade...just like the old Action Package. The fact that there also putting out color-coded headlights is a helluva lot nicer, easier, and probably higher quality than ripping apart your own lenses to do it yourself. I definetly remember a huge post and lots of oohing and ahhing over the idea of painting them. Since they're color matched, I imagine that means you'll be able to get them in carbon blue, red, and all the other colors, which will DEFINETLY look a helluva lot nicer than stock. The additional color gives the Car a more sophisticated look, and I've already seen PLENTY of RSXs in the same colors driving around to know that plenty of people like the color.

Granted, the kit isn't exactly my style, but some of you guys act like Toyota putting out a half decent kit is the end of the world or something. The kit doesn't look THAT bad...the rear is nice, the wing is nice, the sideskirts are very similar to whats out there for alotta cars already, and the only thing bad about the front is the fact that there's no opening where the emblem is. To be honest, that little opening doesn't do jack to begin with. The only thing that makes me wanna puke is the rear taillights, but Toyota STARTED the Altezza fad...so this doesn't surprise me at all. It shouldn't surprise any of you either.

And when Toyota comes out and says...Yepz..we're KILLING the CELICA this year..then I'll freakin' believe it. Until then, you guys are just spouting out rumors and lies.

One thing that pisses me off the most about this site, is that it's filled to the brim with people that are constantly talking smack about the damn car. This is the only freakin' car site that I've ever been a member of that has it's own members dissin' it, and trying to convince others not to buy it. I don't even see that on the Neon sites! And I'm not even talking about the SRT4, I'm talking about the base model Neon sites!!! It gets so tiring hearing the same spam from the same people all the time...if I had a Celica still, I'd be highly inclined NOT to even come to this place at all for Celica help. :jerkoff:

Totally agree.

We all appreciate some of the shortcomings of the Celica, but I think for the money there's no better car. And that's even the case in the UK, where we pay DOUBLE what you pay for them.

I know this isn't the thread to discuss that, but it's just astonishing to find so many haters amongst the owners. This forum has just got a bit too cynical for its own good. Surely a new kit shows the Celica hasn't totally been abandoned by Toyota - hence reasons to be slightly positive? No?

[pepsiman]

that celica looks cheap and riced out.

[4CyLSiLvACeLi]

i hate everything about the 04 :thumbdown

[oneflyasianguy]

this probably means that the celica will be in production for a couple more years

[S|Lv3rBu||et]

Originally posted by pepsiman
that celica looks cheap and riced out.

Originally posted by 4CyLSiLvACeLi
i hate everything about the 04 :thumbdown

And it's guys like these that give NC.org the reputation that ArchangelX is talking about. Thanks guys :fawk:

[ArchangelX]

Originally posted by F35-JSF
Would you rather they lie to you and say the celica = god among cars?

No, smartazz, you're taking that outta context and you know it...why would I want you to say that? It's not anything other than a Celica, who said anything about it being the "GOD OF ALL CARS"? Did I say that? Did I say it was the "GOD OF ALL CARS?" I don't remember asking you to tell that to me..thanks for giving me the option to tell you "NO, I don't want you to tell me that!"

I don't expect people to be all nice and sugary and say it's the best damn thing since sliced bread. Because it isn't...it's a damn car that has it's strengths and it's weaknesses just like any car. I'd want people to be objectionable about it. But some of the people on this board take it too far...they say things just to repeat themselves and make themselves feel smug for being proud of the fact that they're trading in, or they're buying a different car. If you' were on another car forum, it'd be different, people might back you up, slap you on the back and say "Wow...see..you're so much better off for leaving that pile of shiat behind!"..and they'd love hearing about how your Celica was a POS, etc...bla bla.

But you're on a forum filled with OTHER people, people that have been with their Celicas awhile, or have just purchased them, or sold them yet still can be objectionably truthful while at the same time respecing it for it's abilities. People that might actually get tired of having idiots that have already moved on, hang around just to lament the fact that the Celica is such a POS to them. If you're here just because you used to have a Celica, but you feel like hanging around and informing everyone else of this, please take this opportunity to...nevermind...I'm getting really blown up over this.

But, anytime anyone says "Celica. meh. The car is crap, it's a POS, I wish I never bought it, it sucks, it doesn't have an aftermarket, yadda yadda yadda." all I ever think is "Wow...you're an idiot for buying the car. I'm glad you ended up paying a buttload of money and finding out that you hate it. I'm glad it was a pain in the azz for you, and I wish you nothing but unhappy thoughts anytime a Celica goes by."

I'm glad the Celica was such a POS for you, because you deserved it... :thumbup:

[F35-JSF]

Originally posted by ArchangelX
No, smartazz, you're taking that outta context and you know it...why would I want you to say that? It's not anything other than a Celica, who said anything about it being the "GOD OF ALL CARS"? Did I say that? Did I say it was the "GOD OF ALL CARS?" I don't remember asking you to tell that to me..thanks for giving me the option to tell you "NO, I don't want you to tell me that!"

I don't expect people to be all nice and sugary and say it's the best damn thing since sliced bread. Because it isn't...it's a damn car that has it's strengths and it's weaknesses just like any car. I'd want people to be objectionable about it. But some of the people on this board take it too far...they say things just to repeat themselves and make themselves feel smug for being proud of the fact that they're trading in, or they're buying a different car.

If you' were on another car forum, it'd be different, people might back you up, slap you on the back and say "Wow...see..you're so much better off for leaving that pile of shiat behind!"..and they'd love hearing about how your Celica was a POS, etc...bla bla. Anytime anyone says "Celica. meh. The car is crap, it's a POS, I wish I never bought it, it sucks, it doesn't have an aftermarket, yadda yadda yadda." all I ever think is "Wow...you're an idiot for buying the car. I'm glad you ended up paying a buttload of money and finding out that you hate it. I'm glad it was a pain in the azz for you, and I wish you nothing but unhappy thoughts anytime a Celica goes by."

I'm glad the Celica was such a POS for you, because you deserved it... :thumbup:


I'm not being a smart ass just using one extreme. Most car forms that over glorify the car would mention any weakness or quickly dismiss them and any one who uttered them. It matters not if some one says its a pos or if its a rare gem. I would be more concerned as to why they said it.

To make a long story short, I would rather see the light and dark side of the tunnel as opposed to just seeing the light.

BTW: Thanks for not blowing up.......................

[ArchangelX]

LOL...heh...sorry about that. I had already blown up, I guess. But still, you didn't exactly say what you just said. And I don't think that I ever said that the Celica was perfect. That's why I thought you were being smart azz. Because well..it was a smartazz comment. :(

The point is, the people you just described...that's exactly what I LIKE to see....the light and the dark.

That's exactly how a car forum SHOULD be. But those kinda people aren't who I was talking about The people that tick me off are the people that I described up there...the repeat offenders, the ones that just badmouth for pleasure...just to say "Meh. Celica. Meh."

I just think they should go on to their WRX, EVO, 350Z, RX7, Supra, whatever forum is it that's their new love and just leave well enough alone.

[S.Menchavez]

I love the sideskirts!

Wing.. gross.

I like this kit. It's not bad for a factory option. The new color is not so bad either.

I agree with ArchangelX. Lighten up guys! We need some comraderie.. it's not about pretending we're "gods among cars"

edit: LOL I should read the 2nd page huh?

[MicaCeli]

Looks cool. i might have to get the Lights and that Scoop :)

WRX's are POS's.

[F35-JSF]

The only ones who would notice those repeat offenders are ones who keep coming back to the site. They are saying the same thing/feel the same way every time.

[crazyJ]

I want the scoop.

[yuloose]

Originally posted by F35-JSF
Would you rather they lie to you and say the celica = god among cars?

I wouldn't....but he does have a point that there are some cynical azz peope on this site. If they dont like their Celica sooo much, then they should have researched it before buying one....personally, i love my celica, and i was fully aware of all the downfalls (liftbolt, lack-of or expensive aftermarket, etc...) before i bought it. I have no complaints, and BTW, that kit looks decent, and its urethane, so whats everyone complaining about?

[ArchangelX]

Originally posted by MicaCeli
Looks cool. i might have to get the Lights and that Scoop :)

WRX's are POS's.

*slaps Mica on the back* Hell ya they are! Ugly sonz a' #$@!'s, too! :furious:

[pokgai]

i think it looks pretty sick...

maybe this means the price of that style of wing (molly-esque) will go down. and the hoodscoop too.

tail lights are kinda iffy but then again i guess they are the "in" thing right now (or maybe they need to be slapped with a "welcome to last eon" picture).

the question is, can you get color keyed headlamps + HID option? me personaly, id rather spring for the black HID housings instead of color keyed. something about them just doesnt look right (like the turn signal part). they shoulda just made it black haha

[xspwolf]

Originally posted by Stephen G
Totally agree.

We all appreciate some of the shortcomings of the Celica, but I think for the money there's no better car. And that's even the case in the UK, where we pay DOUBLE what you pay for them.

I know this isn't the thread to discuss that, but it's just astonishing to find so many haters amongst the owners. This forum has just got a bit too cynical for its own good. Surely a new kit shows the Celica hasn't totally been abandoned by Toyota - hence reasons to be slightly positive? No?

problem is that lots of people here want their celicas to be 350 whp cars, and they then in turn are very unhappy people... the fact is that there are plenty of turbos now for both GT and GTS that make Celica damn fast sport(y) coupe, with almost unmatched handling... at first, everyone complained that there isnt enough support, now everyone complains turbo is too expensive, wtf, you pay 3.5k for around 250whp and it aint enough? Then we constantly hear how Toyota has no support for Celica.. when they go out and do a new body kit, with color matchin headlights - thats bad too.

Most people just like to ***** and moan too much. Maybe if they didnt spend money on stupid things (ICE?), they would have enough money to buy the damn turbo kits?!

It is obvious that Toyota didnt forget about Celica, and I think they have learned few things from Scion on how to support their products in the future...

[Blue Batmobile]

I don't see pics:(.

Bat

[S.Menchavez]

Originally posted by crazyJ
I want the scoop.

Looks the same??


Originally posted by pokgai
the question is, can you get color keyed headlamps + HID option? me personaly, id rather spring for the black HID housings instead of color keyed.

Under models and prices.. it says Not Available for GT or GTS Action package! Arrrgh, f*ck that! I would also rather have the HIDs than some crappy color-matched headlights anyday!

[pepsiman]

Originally posted by S|Lv3rBu||et
And it's guys like these that give NC.org the reputation that ArchangelX is talking about. Thanks guys :fawk:

You mean i can't even state my own opinion?
you want us to lie and say " ohh this celica looks awesome! Thank you Toyota!" ?
*I STILL don't like that kit n exhaust tip! :fawk:
i still love my celica so:fawk:X10

[MicaCeli]

Scoop looks like the sports M. I will have to get it.

Originally posted by ArchangelX
*slaps Mica on the back* Hell ya they are! Ugly sonz a' #$@!'s, too! :furious:

Hell yeah. Its a freeking Camry. I don't understand how in the hell they are sooooo much better then a Celica. Not the STI is another story :drool:

[StylinRed]

I like it, i thought i remembered people liking the Tsunami celica when it was posted before, maybe its just the colour with that kit thats turning you guys off. look it in blue its hot

its nice its not great but that can be said about any kit out there.

[Vroom_Vroom]

Originally posted by ArchangelX
SOME of you guys make me laugh with the "I can't believe Toyota did this..." and the "Celica...meh", shiat. You're giving Toyota a bad wrap because they made a NEW BODYKIT for the Celica? You're giving them a bad wrap for the same thing almost every single other Celica owner has done, which is put a new kit on it? It's not like every f'ing Celica will come with THAT kit. It's an upgrade...just like the old Action Package. The fact that there also putting out color-coded headlights is a helluva lot nicer, easier, and probably higher quality than ripping apart your own lenses to do it yourself. I definetly remember a huge post and lots of oohing and ahhing over the idea of painting them. Since they're color matched, I imagine that means you'll be able to get them in carbon blue, red, and all the other colors, which will DEFINETLY look a helluva lot nicer than stock. The additional color gives the Car a more sophisticated look, and I've already seen PLENTY of RSXs in the same colors driving around to know that plenty of people like the color.

Granted, the kit isn't exactly my style, but some of you guys act like Toyota putting out a half decent kit is the end of the world or something. The kit doesn't look THAT bad...the rear is nice, the wing is nice, the sideskirts are very similar to whats out there for alotta cars already, and the only thing bad about the front is the fact that there's no opening where the emblem is. To be honest, that little opening doesn't do jack to begin with. The only thing that makes me wanna puke is the rear taillights, but Toyota STARTED the Altezza fad...so this doesn't surprise me at all. It shouldn't surprise any of you either.

And when Toyota comes out and says...Yepz..we're KILLING the CELICA this year..then I'll freakin' believe it. Until then, you guys are just spouting out rumors and lies.

One thing that pisses me off the most about this site, is that it's filled to the brim with people that are constantly talking smack about the damn car. This is the only freakin' car site that I've ever been a member of that has it's own members dissin' it, and trying to convince others not to buy it. I don't even see that on the Neon sites! And I'm not even talking about the SRT4, I'm talking about the base model Neon sites!!! It gets so tiring hearing the same spam from the same people all the time...if I had a Celica still, I'd be highly inclined NOT to even come to this place at all for Celica help. :jerkoff:

:werd:

[Chiznarles]

Originally posted by ArchangelX
The fact that there also putting out color-coded headlights is a helluva lot nicer, easier, and probably higher quality than ripping apart your own lenses to do it yourself. I definetly remember a huge post and lots of oohing and ahhing over the idea of painting them. Since they're color matched, I imagine that means you'll be able to get them in carbon blue, red, and all the other colors, which will DEFINETLY look a helluva lot nicer than stock.

I disagree. Painting the inside of the headlights black is good.. Painting the inside same color of the car is ugly.

See sig.

[ArchangelX]

Originally posted by MicaCeli
Hell yeah. Its a freeking Camry. I don't understand how in the hell they are sooooo much better then a Celica. Not the STI is another story :drool:

You dork. I own one. I was being sarcastic...I thought you were playing around 'cuz I said that if you ***** about another car on a different car's forum people would slap you on the back and give you a thumbs up. :wtf:

I didn't mean it literally. Although I will say they're NOT SOOOO much better than a Celica. Stock, they'll never touch the feeling of a Celica on a tight twisty road. Maybe with alotta work on the suspension, but the steering is just too different from the Celica to be even close. But then again, the Celica will never have AWD, four dours, and scare the bejeezus outta little old ladies as you bear down and stuff their rear mirror full of those crazy azz headlights. Well, at least the one in black scares 'em. :chuckles:

Chiz, what I meant is that if the headlights can be sold in the same color as carbon blue, it'd be nice to get a professionally painted set that looks good. Besides, crap like that is all about opinions. You might think it looks good, others might look at your car and say "Who the heck would paint the inside of their headlights?".

[T3HKMAN]

Originally posted by ArchangelX
SOME of you guys make me laugh with the "I can't believe Toyota did this..." and the "Celica...meh", shiat. You're giving Toyota a bad wrap because they made a NEW BODYKIT for the Celica? You're giving them a bad wrap for the same thing almost every single other Celica owner has done, which is put a new kit on it? It's not like every f'ing Celica will come with THAT kit. It's an upgrade...just like the old Action Package. The fact that there also putting out color-coded headlights is a helluva lot nicer, easier, and probably higher quality than ripping apart your own lenses to do it yourself. I definetly remember a huge post and lots of oohing and ahhing over the idea of painting them. Since they're color matched, I imagine that means you'll be able to get them in carbon blue, red, and all the other colors, which will DEFINETLY look a helluva lot nicer than stock. The additional color gives the Car a more sophisticated look, and I've already seen PLENTY of RSXs in the same colors driving around to know that plenty of people like the color.

Granted, the kit isn't exactly my style, but some of you guys act like Toyota putting out a half decent kit is the end of the world or something. The kit doesn't look THAT bad...the rear is nice, the wing is nice, the sideskirts are very similar to whats out there for alotta cars already, and the only thing bad about the front is the fact that there's no opening where the emblem is. To be honest, that little opening doesn't do jack to begin with. The only thing that makes me wanna puke is the rear taillights, but Toyota STARTED the Altezza fad...so this doesn't surprise me at all. It shouldn't surprise any of you either.

And when Toyota comes out and says...Yepz..we're KILLING the CELICA this year..then I'll freakin' believe it. Until then, you guys are just spouting out rumors and lies.

One thing that pisses me off the most about this site, is that it's filled to the brim with people that are constantly talking smack about the damn car. This is the only freakin' car site that I've ever been a member of that has it's own members dissin' it, and trying to convince others not to buy it. I don't even see that on the Neon sites! And I'm not even talking about the SRT4, I'm talking about the base model Neon sites!!! It gets so tiring hearing the same spam from the same people all the time...if I had a Celica still, I'd be highly inclined NOT to even come to this place at all for Celica help. :jerkoff:

Totally agree. Plus what's so wrong with that kit, I'm for anything that makes your Celica look different from my Celica. If that thing was molded in I think that it would sweet as hell and it's definitely better than nothing at all.

[MarcMichaud]

Ewww, I think I have had enough of the Celica. That's it!!, I am going to get a Yugo with a huge wing!

Marc

[portopotti]

not crazy about the tail, tip, or front. really like the sides, rear, and definitely want to get the wing.

[Radi0active Man]

You guys think a set of black color-keyed headlights will resemble that of the JDM ones? It might end up being a cheaper alternative...

[mycelicaishot]

I luv the wing, looks alike hotchick one

[Sirk_2]

not cool at all...between the new color and the whole kit...fugly as hell.

[Blue Bomber]

Originally posted by Radi0active Man
You guys think a set of black color-keyed headlights will resemble that of the JDM ones? It might end up being a cheaper alternative... Close, but not exactly. The reflectors on the JDM TRD headlights also have a slight bluish tint to them. You're better off just opening your headlights and painting them, spending a whopping $5 on paint. ;)

[StylinRed]

http://www.toyota.com/images/vehicles/celica/gallery/jb_GT_Action_Package.jpg http://www.toyota.com/images/vehicles/celica/gallery/jb_GT.jpg

They're tiny pictures but the new action package looks better then the stock one from the sides :D

[Motor]

The new goldish-bronze or whatever color it's called doesn't bug me..... but I think I'm going invest in some carbon blue headlamps for my Celica ..... the changes to the 04 model don't bug me one bit.

[Revlimiter01]

Originally posted by ArchangelX
SOME of you guys make me laugh with the "I can't believe Toyota did this..." and the "Celica...meh", shiat. You're giving Toyota a bad wrap because they made a NEW BODYKIT for the Celica? You're giving them a bad wrap for the same thing almost every single other Celica owner has done, which is put a new kit on it? It's not like every f'ing Celica will come with THAT kit. It's an upgrade...just like the old Action Package. The fact that there also putting out color-coded headlights is a helluva lot nicer, easier, and probably higher quality than ripping apart your own lenses to do it yourself. I definetly remember a huge post and lots of oohing and ahhing over the idea of painting them. Since they're color matched, I imagine that means you'll be able to get them in carbon blue, red, and all the other colors, which will DEFINETLY look a helluva lot nicer than stock. The additional color gives the Car a more sophisticated look, and I've already seen PLENTY of RSXs in the same colors driving around to know that plenty of people like the color.

Granted, the kit isn't exactly my style, but some of you guys act like Toyota putting out a half decent kit is the end of the world or something. The kit doesn't look THAT bad...the rear is nice, the wing is nice, the sideskirts are very similar to whats out there for alotta cars already, and the only thing bad about the front is the fact that there's no opening where the emblem is. To be honest, that little opening doesn't do jack to begin with. The only thing that makes me wanna puke is the rear taillights, but Toyota STARTED the Altezza fad...so this doesn't surprise me at all. It shouldn't surprise any of you either.

And when Toyota comes out and says...Yepz..we're KILLING the CELICA this year..then I'll freakin' believe it. Until then, you guys are just spouting out rumors and lies.

One thing that pisses me off the most about this site, is that it's filled to the brim with people that are constantly talking smack about the damn car. This is the only freakin' car site that I've ever been a member of that has it's own members dissin' it, and trying to convince others not to buy it. I don't even see that on the Neon sites! And I'm not even talking about the SRT4, I'm talking about the base model Neon sites!!! It gets so tiring hearing the same spam from the same people all the time...if I had a Celica still, I'd be highly inclined NOT to even come to this place at all for Celica help. :jerkoff:

Amen. I couldn't have said it better myself. The kit doesn't look that bad at all, with the exception of the headlights and the exhaust tip, but I think the people in charge of marketing over at Toyota know what they're doing.

I took a picture of those new tail lights this past weekend at the auto show, and they are alright, they aren't flat like the '00-'02s, I don't know how the '03s plus are, the brake lights just out a little farther than the reverse/ and signal...here's a pic if imagestation co-operates...just ignore that guy that stepped in front of me

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid105/p413339f16ca552fa29e5c395efb2118b/f983427d.jpg.orig.jpg

[yuloose]

Originally posted by Motor
The new goldish-bronze or whatever color it's called doesn't bug me..... but I think I'm going invest in some carbon blue headlamps for my Celica ..... the changes to the 04 model don't bug me one bit.

are you kidding???

that color should be reserved for family cars and suv's

since when have you seen a (semi) sports car painted champaigne?

[Motor]

Originally posted by yuloose
are you kidding???

that color should be reserved for family cars and suv's

since when have you seen a (semi) sports car painted champaigne?

I'm NOT kidding, if the new color was a purple or a pink, than I'd be up in arms mad. But, since thats not the case, this color is acceptable to me -- TO EACH THEIR OWN.

[evil eye]

It's different, it's toned down (bodykit wise). I like it all. And the new color :thumbup:

[evil eye]

archangelx: Great posts. I agree 100%.

[GTS-POWER]

i think it looks pretty cool, except for the taillights. The new color looks alright, and is it just me or is the interior black...that looks hot....

[GTS-POWER]

Originally posted by Chiznarles
anyway, i'm done w/ the celica.. bleah.

:werd: definately

[Lomeinhu]

Wow...didn't even recognize that it's the same as the Tsunami Celica. Yeah, I remember most ppl liking that kit in blue. I wish the site had the kit in all colors. I like the rear and the wing. Maybe if you took off the huge badge in front, it'd look a lot better.

The headlights are a bit strange, like the colors are TAPED inside, b/c they don't completely cover the insides. Chiz's headlights kick azz.

[krayzie_celica]

in my opion i think that is good that toyota did somthing different with the celica in its last yr of production because eventually all of us u know will be getting that stuff just like everyone and their mother got the action package. the new colors dont seem to suit the car but ohh well what can we do. the front looks ok, would look good in black but i hate how they got rid of the opening all together. the sides look like rod millens but a new version. the rear reminds me of the new veilside but a lil more on the sleak side. i like the new wing. thats all i have to say about that. i think that all this new stuff would only look good on a dark color aka black or carbon blue, but they made a big mistake putting all that stuff on a yellow one and trying to market it that way cuz thats probably goin to make people not want to buy it. ohh and the ugly exhaust tip.... i think toyota ran outta money making the new kit that they went and bout a bunch of cheesy tips from pepboys. aite well thats my opinion if anyone even wanted to her it.

[BuLLy-K]

Originally posted by ArchangelX
SOME of you guys make me laugh with the "I can't believe Toyota did this..." and the "Celica...meh", shiat. You're giving Toyota a bad wrap because they made a NEW BODYKIT for the Celica? You're giving them a bad wrap for the same thing almost every single other Celica owner has done, which is put a new kit on it? It's not like every f'ing Celica will come with THAT kit. It's an upgrade...just like the old Action Package. The fact that there also putting out color-coded headlights is a helluva lot nicer, easier, and probably higher quality than ripping apart your own lenses to do it yourself. I definetly remember a huge post and lots of oohing and ahhing over the idea of painting them. Since they're color matched, I imagine that means you'll be able to get them in carbon blue, red, and all the other colors, which will DEFINETLY look a helluva lot nicer than stock. The additional color gives the Car a more sophisticated look, and I've already seen PLENTY of RSXs in the same colors driving around to know that plenty of people like the color.

Granted, the kit isn't exactly my style, but some of you guys act like Toyota putting out a half decent kit is the end of the world or something. The kit doesn't look THAT bad...the rear is nice, the wing is nice, the sideskirts are very similar to whats out there for alotta cars already, and the only thing bad about the front is the fact that there's no opening where the emblem is. To be honest, that little opening doesn't do jack to begin with. The only thing that makes me wanna puke is the rear taillights, but Toyota STARTED the Altezza fad...so this doesn't surprise me at all. It shouldn't surprise any of you either.

And when Toyota comes out and says...Yepz..we're KILLING the CELICA this year..then I'll freakin' believe it. Until then, you guys are just spouting out rumors and lies.

One thing that pisses me off the most about this site, is that it's filled to the brim with people that are constantly talking smack about the damn car. This is the only freakin' car site that I've ever been a member of that has it's own members dissin' it, and trying to convince others not to buy it. I don't even see that on the Neon sites! And I'm not even talking about the SRT4, I'm talking about the base model Neon sites!!! It gets so tiring hearing the same spam from the same people all the time...if I had a Celica still, I'd be highly inclined NOT to even come to this place at all for Celica help. :jerkoff:

Hey ArchangelX, you can always ask us for help no matter what kind of car you have. I think that the aftermarket has KIND of dissed Toyota so that all the hope that has built up with the 7th gen has diminished by quite a bit... Personally I don't blame them for being frustrated or dissapointed. I'm putting my hopes in the TRIAL kit.:cool:
I read about your situation and yeah, I petitioned along with the others. Hope to see you here in the Islands when you can stop in.:thumbup: I really want to see the RX-7. Not too many around here!

[Blue Batmobile]

Can someone post pics of the new bodykit, for some reason I can't view them.

Bat

[pmurphy4]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Blue Batmobile
[B]Can someone post pics of the new bodykit, for some reason I can't view them.

Bat

[TRD2000GTS]

i think its decent....the front bumper and integrated fog lights arent to bad but the taillights have got to go....

[Blue Bomber]

Originally posted by yuloose
are you kidding???

that color should be reserved for family cars and suv's

since when have you seen a (semi) sports car painted champaigne? :stupid:
There are so many great colors they could've used, like metallic red (like that widebody TRD Celica :drool: ), or S2000, IS300, or T Sport dark metallic silver, or a dark blue, etc. The last beige Celica I can remember was in the early to mid 80s. :ugh:Originally posted by GTS-POWER
is it just me or is the interior black...that looks hot.... Nope, still dark gray like the 03s. Check some of the other interior pics.

[yuloose]

thanks for backin me up....why didn't they go with that gunmetal grey like on the RX8's. I've seen some NICE celis painted that color

[CelicaDetective]

I think the designer's goal for the 04 Action Package was to tone it down. The previous action package was loud and aggressive, it got ATTENTION. The new kit just adds a little to the lines of the current model/facelift. I do not like it because I prefer very aggressive styling. They are hoping that this new action package will appeal to a wider audience.

It's a shame that the majority does not care about performance or aggressive styling. We are the MINORITY - let's face it. We are enthusiasts, and we are not and will never be a target market for cars such as these. It's still not as boring looking as the Acura RSX, that's for sure.

I've been seeing a few Neon SRT-4's on the street lately, mainly BLUE and SILVER. I must say, these are aggressive looking, much more than the new celica action package now.

The problem with Toyota: They don't want to be different, they want to be emissions friendly and appeal to the masses based on marketing studies.

[xspwolf]

an Neon is being different? lol
Celica is the most aggresivly styled coupe on the market, isnt it?

I bet tC is going to sell a lot more than Celica, and it is much less aggressive design... Besides, it would be wrong to think of 7gen as a failure, it sold quite well, people just move on after a while...

[jotan82]

that is nasty looking

[vatik]

it just me or does the new interior look black and smooth?

[ArchangelX]

Originally posted by BuLLy-K
Hey ArchangelX, you can always ask us for help no matter what kind of car you have. I think that the aftermarket has KIND of dissed Toyota so that all the hope that has built up with the 7th gen has diminished by quite a bit... Personally I don't blame them for being frustrated or dissapointed. I'm putting my hopes in the TRIAL kit.:cool:
I read about your situation and yeah, I petitioned along with the others. Hope to see you here in the Islands when you can stop in.:thumbup: I really want to see the RX-7. Not too many around here!

Thanks, man...I appreciate the sentiment. I can't wait to get to Hawaii, because my life will finally start rolling again, instead of being stuck here waiting for it to begin again. Hopefully, I'll be fully healed and back to walking by the time I get there. The UK has been a bad experience for me, just cuz of what happened. I really wish I could have enjoyed it the way I could have, but my injuries keep me from going out and seeing the sites. The only consolation, is the fact that Bobbeh & Andy are such good people that they've given me some good memories of this place.

As far as the Celica goes, I used to own one, and that was during the early years, when there wasn't CRAP out for except an intake and maybe some springs or the TRD exhaust. It was very frustrating back then, because there WASN'T anything like they have now. Hotchkis didn't have anything for the suspension, and there were no T/C or S/C to sit back and wait for. What ticks me off the most now, is the fact that there are TONS of modifications for the car, and being FWD should not be the limiting factor that everyone thinks it is. I know now, after watching video after video of the FWD cars in Japan, to know that FWD can be, and WILL be just as fast, if not faster than some of the most amazing RWD & AWD cars out there. I've seen FWD civics that hand AWD GT-R VSPEC-2's there azz...and the GT-Rs are track tuned machines.

It's all about driver skill, and tuning...tuning...tuning! I'm seriously considering picking up a GT and toying with it. I know exactly what I would do to it if I had the chance, and what parts to use to get the job done. It sickens me that NOW, we do have the parts, and the know-how to get the job done, and make a Celica one of the best handling, highly competitive cars that it can be, and yet people are dissing it like its a POS or something. Which is total BS. The Celica has great promise, and has some of the best handling in a FWD vehicle...it's engine might not be the most powerful out there, but it has promise..

I mean, c'mon guys, think about it for a second...How many cars out there now have the same engine that is lurking beneath your hoods? Whether you own a 1ZZ or a 2ZZ:

1. MR2 Spyder
2. Corolla
3. Matrix
4. Lotus Elise
5. Celica

I mean..that's a TON of cars that share the same engine...with MINOR, VERY MINOR differences in tuning.

If you think there's not any applications out there now for your car, you can damn well be that there's going to be a SHIATLOAD in the coming months. I personally am drooling at the thought have getting my azz handed to me on a road course by a properly tuned Celica. I will GLADLY accept an azzkicking for the opportunity to see it.

[Ugly Pete]

:owned:

wow. the yellow one on the site looks cheap. looks like a middleschooler painted the headlights

[xspwolf]

I mean, c'mon guys, think about it for a second...How many cars out there now have the same engine that is lurking beneath your hoods? Whether you own a 1ZZ or a 2ZZ:
I mean, c'mon guys, think about it for a second...How many cars out there now have the same engine that is lurking beneath your hoods? Whether you own a 1ZZ or a 2ZZ:

1. MR2 Spyder
2. Corolla
3. Matrix
4. Lotus Elise
5. Celica



Euro Market:
6. Avensis (few hundred thousands sold so far with 1zz)
7. RAV4
8. Corolla Verso


there are plenty of cars with 1zz or 2zz engines... and both engines will be featured for quite some time in Toyota vehicles...

[MicaCeli]

Dont forget the VIBE :)

[FriedRice]

i or a member of the family will probalby drive the celica until its wheels fell off, but i'd like a RWD car.

u cant deny that FWD isnt a handicap when it comes to motorsports. there are few FWD cars that will perform as well as the civic u talked about

case in point: the hotchkis celica... they put a whole suspension on that thing and it lapped quicker than the stock evo rite?

what if u put a whole suspension on the evo?

[ArchangelX]

Fried...if a Toyota Yaris can whoop up on a track-modified R34 GT-R, then any FWD car can. :wtf:

[xspwolf]

Originally posted by FriedRice
i or a member of the family will probalby drive the celica until its wheels fell off, but i'd like a RWD car.

u cant deny that FWD isnt a handicap when it comes to motorsports. there are few FWD cars that will perform as well as the civic u talked about

case in point: the hotchkis celica... they put a whole suspension on that thing and it lapped quicker than the stock evo rite?

what if u put a whole suspension on the evo?

you are talking in very simplistic terms here...

Sport Compact Car tested Hotchkis Celica TVS as well as all other "sporty" cars for sale in the USA (and some not for sale)

- Celica w/ Hotchkis TVS
Skidpad 1.04g (record)
Slalom: 75.2 (record by 2 mph)

-Evo VIII Project car (tuned suspension)
Skidpad: 0.93g
Slalom: 72.3

- Impreza STi Project car (tuned suspension)
Skidpad: 0.94
Slalom: 71.6

It might not have the most power out there and it is not an ultimate drag car, but when it comes to track it is FWD car to beat and overall a fast machine... FWD is a problem when it comes to putting down the power, it should actually be faster on track than AWD (proven)... AWD comes into its own on ice, snow and heavy rain, as well as putting down the power.

Kind of funny - Auto Bild (largest German car mag) had an article on FWD vs AWD for the same cars, and FWD Audi A4 3.0 was faster on track in rain than AWD Audi A4 3.0... even though in 0-60 AWD was faster by 3 secs in rain...

[alphasubzero949]

I still think the stock fishy look is hideous.

[Fiero]

Err..Not my style. Actually, I haven't liked any of the new looks Toyota has done recently. A pure black 2000 GTS with TRD Springs is the perfect look to me.

More colors, the better.

[Automaton]

I like the sides and the wing better than the previous action package.

I think they tamed down the rear. The previous rear I think looked more agressive.

The front is not bad. I think it will take time to grow on you. I didn't really like the previous action package front. I like this one better.

And yeah, they might as well throw in the TRD wheels with the action package. They are JUST metal. Not really worth super high prices. With TRD you are just paying more for the name.

[StylinRed]

hey put this in the wrong topic so im puttin it in the right one now :P


From the CIAS 2004 autoshow 1 pic of the new style


http://autos.en.msn.ca/as/autoshow2004/photos/L_Toyota-Tsunami-Celica2.jpg

same thing except its blue

[jotan82]

blah, doesn't look "action package"esk enough...