Input needed on my plans

[BHam00GT-S]

Hey everybody. I wasn't sure if this thread should be here or in appearance, but I figured it's OK here due to the amount of JDM parts going into this project. I'd like any & all input on my plans for my Celica. Here goes:
Right now my car is white with a VIS CF hood, 18" Axis Spider, Kaminari OEM CF Wing, and a couple other things like AEM Big Rotors, etc. My ex-girlfriend wrecked the car ~2 months ago, damaging 1 of my JDM Headlamps, Destroying my VS front bumper, and damaging my hood. So, I ordered Trial's v2 kit, C-One underpanel, JDM sidemarkers to begin with. Then this forum popped up and I caught the bug bad. On Friday I ordered a replacement set of JDM Headlamps. Today I ordered JDM horn button, JDM Shift Knob in White, and JDM Door Sills in Blue. I've always used blue as an accent color, but it'll look even better when all this is done.
When I get the kit in (tomorrow, I'm told), I'm taking it into a very good import tuning shop here in Birmingham to get it sprayed White with a Blue Pearl (House of Kolor). I am also going to be getting the C-One v2 hood as soon as I can afford it. The wheels I'm thinking about getting are those Advan Racing Version 2's (I think that's the name for them) in either black or blue. I'm not set on getting those, but figure it's a good starting point. I know for sure I want a darker color rim with a large polished lip.
For the interior, I'm getting it totally custom done fiberglass in the rear, removing the rear seat. The rear will have 2 12" Alpine Type X's, 2 1000w rms mono amps, one 450w 5 channel amp, etc. I just secured a Hewlett Packard sponsorship for a Tablet PC, Photosmart Camera, 60 GB iPod, which will all be put up front. The Tablet will go in the Glove Box, and I'm not sure where the other things will be mounted yet. Then the interior will be painted the same White/Blue Pearl as the exterior with Kandy Oriental Blue, and maybe a couple Black Accents. This is not the full extent of what is being done, but I don't want to give away all my secrets, do I?
Anyways, any +/- feedback will be greatly appreciated. And unlike some people on nc.org, trust me I won't whine/b*tch like some people out there :ugh:

[ZBoyce]

white/blue pearl is one of my fav's, however i think the trial kit looks better on dark cars..personally.

[BHam00GT-S]

Umm, as far as I know, this will be the 1st v2 kit in the states. I haven't seen any pics at all of it on lighter colored cars. If you have any or links, post em up so I can see em, please. Thanks for the input too

[aerospike2002]

white/blue pearl is one of my fav's, however i think the trial kit looks better on dark cars..personally.


It's difficult to see it's sexy curves on a dark car. Actually, any body kit for that matter on a dark car.

[ZBoyce]

I stand next to my darker color love

[BHam00GT-S]

any input on what you guys think of other things? Say for instance, input on wheel choice... other JDM parts that would set it off nicely?

[ATL-GT]

carbing roll cage and bride seats if you are going full JDM

[BHam00GT-S]

mmm Bride seats definitely not out of the question.. I have custom re-upholstered OEM seats, but they're not necessary I suppose. Speaking of OEM seats, somebody said a long time ago here that our seats (GT-S) are Recaro's or something to that nature. Is this true? It's of little importance though.
The carbing roll cage - don't know about that one because I'm getting the whole interior done. Don't know if that would make or break the interior design honestly..

[evil eye]

Matt, like I told you before, I think the car will turn out awesome in the end. I'd love to see those Advans on your car. :faint:

[SLOWICA]

To my knowledge the JDM door sills don't come in blue so double check that... as far as wheel choice that's a great wheel, I would look into some work also. As far as the seats go I would recommend going w/ Trial Recaro's. And yes, the oem seats are Recaro...

[Jdm_cel]

really??? haven't look too indept into our OEM seats...
is there any manufacturing mark from Recaro on the seats, u know of Eric???

[BHam00GT-S]

What's this? Trial has Recaro's? Am I reading that wrong? Do you have a link SLOWICA? That'd be great. Well, I sure do hope the JDM sills come in blue. That's what KARacing told me. He's straight though, I trust it. So no wonder our stock seats are so damn comfortable! I've always said that. That's why I don't care too much for RSX-S seats.. They feel like you're sitting on a damn box. I actually used to have other seats but they sucked so I got my OEM ones reupholstered w/ blue leather in the center sections. It looks badazz actually. How comfy are Brides? Hmm too much stuff, not enough money. But soon! And Joe, yeah I'd love to get those Advans too. Just gotta decide what color blue or black.. And I'm still going to shop around a bit before getting wheels. I'm waiting on a response from Axis on a sponsorship anyways. Anybody know if Advan sponsors US cars? Really doubt it.

[evil eye]

What's this? Trial has Recaro's? Am I reading that wrong?


Yup, you heard correct:

http://www.trial.co.jp/osaka/original/tryrecaro/images/orireca.jpg


But that's the only color they come in. For more Try-Force Recaro seats, check this link out:

http://www.trial.co.jp/osaka/original/tryrecaro/orireka.htm

Well, I sure do hope the JDM sills come in blue. That's what KARacing told me.

The JDM door sills come in stock grey or charcoal to match the interiors of the Celica. the plate that says Celica has a purple/blue background to it, as you can see in this pic:

http://img20.echo.cx/img20/7887/aap5xa7dt.jpg

[evil eye]

How comfy are Brides?

I sat in a set of Brix's while I was at HIN. They were the most comfortable body-conforming seats I have ever sat in.

[SLOWICA]

these are the Trial seats I was refering too...
http://www.trial.co.jp/osaka/original/tryrecaro/images/n1_cr5.jpg
http://www.trial.co.jp/osaka/original/tryrecaro/images/n1_cr2.jpg
also available in kevlar:
http://www.trial.co.jp/osaka/original/tryrecaro/images/n1_ccr3.jpg
also available in black/kevlar:
http://www.trial.co.jp/osaka/original/tryrecaro/images/n1_cc1.jpg

[SLOWICA]

to answer your question about the wheel sponsorship... it's very difficult to get a sponsorship from Yokohama... not impossible but difficult.

[SLOWICA]

really??? haven't look too indept into our OEM seats...
is there any manufacturing mark from Recaro on the seats, u know of Eric???

No, I don't know of any markings... maybe inside the seat cover. I can hower tell you that a good source @ TRD has confirmed this.

[Jdm_cel]

hope not too many people know this...this might raise the selling value on Ebay ... i can see it now... Recaro OEM celica seats. $500 a seat..LOL

[BHam00GT-S]

anyone have a link to view those Bride Brix's? Or others too, for that matter. I dunno Joe, after hearing what you say about them.. That may be the only way to go

[KARacing]

hope not too many people know this...this might raise the selling value on Ebay ... i can see it now... Recaro OEM celica seats. $500 a seat..LOL

That is fake i think. I only have seem Recaro OEM Supra seats which I have it in my J-spec Supra now.

[KARacing]

Well, I sure do hope the JDM sills come in blue. That's what KARacing told me. He's straight though, I trust it. .

Dont worry, you will get what you paid for :thumbup:

[evil eye]

anyone have a link to view those Bride Brix's? Or others too, for that matter. I dunno Joe, after hearing what you say about them.. That may be the only way to go


http://www.tees-usa.com/brix2.html

Keep in mind that I have not sat in many aftermarket seats. But sitting in the Brix just felt so right. I'm sure other seats out there are just as good. :)

What I really want are the Gia's, but they cost so damn much:

http://www.tees-usa.com/gias.html

[BHam00GT-S]

Uh huh, I'm guessing those are the prices per seat right? Well the Gia's aren't as expensive as some of those seats ($3000/seat?!? WTF is that?!?)
Edit: Those $3000 seats better suck you off while you're driving or something!

[evil eye]

Haha, yeah man, those are prices per seat. :faint:

[KARacing]

Anyone is interested in TRD Japan Sports Seat? :)

[Crizzz]

how about some blue brides to go with your blue scheme?...:drool:

http://www.fizzautosports.com/forum/jr9.jpg
http://www.fizzautosports.com/forum/jr8.jpg

oh yea, these pics are of the fizzautosports sti. :cool:

[evil eye]

Wow that's sick. Man I see that car parked in front of their shop every other day, but I never pulled over to check it out.

[SLOWICA]

Blue Brides... dayum... Joe, you gotta snap some photos of their cars...

[Sultan]

^^^
I want that Sparco harness bar...

[SLOWICA]

^^^
dayum... you want the harness bar... i wan the Bride Gias...

[evil eye]

Blue Brides... dayum... Joe, you gotta snap some photos of their cars...


Yeah, no joke. I'm going to stop by their place when I drop by Queens this weekend.

^^^
dayum... you want the harness bar... i wan the Bride Gias...


Did you buy the set Billy had?

[BHam00GT-S]

Yeah those blue Brides look pretty good. I don't know though. I kinda like the look they have with the black ones with their logo on the lower portion (forgot their name for them. Are those Blue ones GIAs?

[Crizzz]

Yeah those blue Brides look pretty good. I don't know though. I kinda like the look they have with the black ones with their logo on the lower portion (forgot their name for them. Are those Blue ones GIAs?

yes, those are the gias.

[evil eye]

I kinda like the look they have with the black ones with their logo on the lower portion (forgot their name for them.)


The lower portion? Are you talking about the gradation option, with Bride going down the center of the seat?

[BHam00GT-S]

The lower portion? Are you talking about the gradation option, with Bride going down the center of the seat?


Yeah the gradation option. That's what it's called. Do the blue ones come with that option?

[SLOWICA]

The lower portion? Are you talking about the gradation option, with Bride going down the center of the seat?


Yeah the gradation option. That's what it's called. Do the blue ones come with that option?

no, only black...

[Oo DaRk StAr oO]

How much are the Trial N1 Seats?