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Dietrich
09-29-2006, 02:40 PM
I imagine this has been questioned before, but have very many people here bought parts of Ebay? Specifically parts that are of a less or no-name brand?

I noticed that the short-shifters are pretty cheap, I personally don't care if it's not by a name brand company, to me it's just a shorter piece of metal for shifting, or am I missing something, perhaps the parts are poor quality or the craftmenship/fitmenship is sub-par?
v3bahumut
09-29-2006, 02:52 PM
Its not just a shorter piece of metal.......read:
http://www.newcelica.org/forums/showthread.php?t=210641
Blue Bomber
09-29-2006, 05:20 PM
Their AEM replica intakes are the best hp per $ mod you can get.
v3bahumut
09-29-2006, 05:27 PM
Their AEM replica intakes are the best hp per $ mod you can get.


He asked aboutshort shifters........Having an off day Blue?
Dietrich
09-29-2006, 06:25 PM
Well it does help to know about the intakes too, as I've seen a variety of CAI available.
kylebGTS
09-29-2006, 07:02 PM
Just get a fidanza, its only $50 and is from a reputable company. I have one in my car and it is by far the best mod I have ever done
In my opinion ss>exhaust>intake
WHITEKNIGHT2000
09-29-2006, 07:19 PM
What are the chances of hydrolocking with CAI. Is there a certain CAI that you are less likely to hydrolock with?
v3bahumut
09-29-2006, 07:28 PM
Hydrolock Suyvey----> http://www.newcelica.org/forums/showthread.php?t=215613&highlight=hydrolock+survey
XYRCNCP
09-29-2006, 07:47 PM
Sheesh, still with the hydrolocking. Unless you're planning on using your Celica as an amphibious vehicle, your chances are slim. I had my Celica for 4 years, 3 of them with a CAI, drove through several torrential downpours and even hit some big puddles in that time, and never hydrolocked.

I say, if you're concerned about damage happening because of modding, don't mod.
blackTRDcelica
09-30-2006, 08:39 PM
Sheesh, still with the hydrolocking. Unless you're planning on using your Celica as an amphibious vehicle, your chances are slim. I had my Celica for 4 years, 3 of them with a CAI, drove through several torrential downpours and even hit some big puddles in that time, and never hydrolocked.

I say, if you're concerned about damage happening because of modding, don't mod.

its weird but whenever i drive through downpours my car boggs alot... i mean it wont go over 3k rmp, and then goes up to 5k rpm and goes down to 3 again back and forth and no gain in speed.... weird.... :furious:
Blue Bomber
09-30-2006, 08:54 PM
Their AEM replica intakes are the best hp per $ mod you can get.


He asked aboutshort shifters........Having an off day Blue?

I imagine this has been questioned before, but have very many people here bought parts of Ebay? Specifically parts that are of a less or no-name brand? ;)





Sheesh, still with the hydrolocking. Unless you're planning on using your Celica as an amphibious vehicle, your chances are slim. I had my Celica for 4 years, 3 of them with a CAI, drove through several torrential downpours and even hit some big puddles in that time, and never hydrolocked.

I say, if you're concerned about damage happening because of modding, don't mod.

its weird but whenever i drive through downpours my car boggs alot... i mean it wont go over 3k rmp, and then goes up to 5k rpm and goes down to 3 again back and forth and no gain in speed.... weird.... :furious:
What kind of filter do you have?
kylebGTS
10-01-2006, 09:24 AM
What are the chances of hydrolocking with CAI. Is there a certain CAI that you are less likely to hydrolock with?
Your intake needs to be fully submerged. I taped off the holes in my wheel well so it doesnt kick up any rain at the filter. Back on the subject of ss's the b&m, fidanza and megan racing ss's are all comprable. There is a sticky here about ss's check it out. I highly recommend the fidanza :thumbup: