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[MSPRA86]

I'm new to the site so I figured I would make an introduction. My name is Matt, I just bought my 2000 Toyota Celica GTS a couple months ago. Right now I'm getting a list of parts/mods together for the car. I've read several forums and have put together a pretty decent list. Unfortunately I have shallow pockets so I will be buying a part or two at a time. My end goal it to reach 300whp or hit 10s on the 1/4 mile, which ever comes first. I'll post pics as soon as I finish a few exterior things on the car.

P.S I live in KY, and if anyone knows of a good performance shop in the area please let me know.

[dusty_]

Getting a celica into the 10's and shallow pockets do not mix, that 80 grand for an AWD conversion might be out of your price range.

[Carbonized_GT]

hit 10s on the 1/4 mile

Oh boy.... :marky:

[Colours]

Welcome, Best Celica website around

[EMSRacerCeli03]

welcome :) go big turbo :D

[00toyogts]

My end goal it to reach 300whp or hit 10s on the 1/4 mile,

oh boy. good luck. :monkey:

[c3ll]

good luck with that "10 second car" ...

[GSBoek]

Welcome to the boards? Does your S/N refer to a MkIII?

As for your goals: 300whp will come sooner than a 10 sec 7th generation Celica.

[marc]

My end goal it to hit 10s

P.S I live in KY

If you read the last sentence first, it all makes sense.


Furthermore, if you plan on having a shop do all the work, you had better have a big fat wallet.

FINALLY - you'd be better off spending the money somewhere else.

[roaf85]

If you read the last sentence first, it all makes sense.


Furthermore, if you plan on having a shop do all the work, you had better have a big fat wallet.

FINALLY - you'd be better off spending the money somewhere else.

Not another one who thinks the Celica is fast.

[GSBoek]

Speedshop slogan:

"Speed costs money pal, how fast do you wanna go?"

[MSPRA86]

Okay 2 things:
1. When I said I had shallow pockets I meant I would be doing alittle bit at a time. I few parts here a few parts there, I'm not made of green.
2. I know the Celica is not fast, most cars ya buy that are under $30,000 aren't that fast. The 300whp is just a goal I would like to hit one of these days.

Anyways thanks for the constructive crit.

[Carbonized_GT]

most cars ya buy that are under $30,000 aren't that fast

Uhm. You can pick up a pretty fast car for under $30k.

[MSPRA86]

Your right I was just trying to make a point that I'm not another punk kid that buys POS import slaps a body kit and lots of stickers on it on thinks he Vin Diesel.

[c3ll]

i dig the comment of carbonized_GT :) even in my country you can get a pretty fast car for far under 30k ...

[roaf85]

Okay 2 things:
1. When I said I had shallow pockets I meant I would be doing alittle bit at a time. I few parts here a few parts there, I'm not made of green.
2. I know the Celica is not fast, most cars ya buy that are under $30,000 aren't that fast. The 300whp is just a goal I would like to hit one of these days.

Anyways thanks for the constructive crit.

Even if you put that much power down you still will not run tens. You are better off getting a older M3/Mustang GT/Camaro SS for probably the same price as what it would cost you to trick out the Celica.

And you know what the best part of this is? You would have residuals in 2 automobiles instead of investing a ton of money into a Celica, which is money you would never get back.

[VVTI1.8]

1. You chose the wrong car
2. You already said you dont really have money so unless you dont have any responsibilities, do not spend your money on making this car "FAST"

At least this is what i think

[MSPRA86]

Well I retract my statement about running 10's. I get it, If I want 10's get another car.

[VVTI1.8]

Well I retract my statement about running 10's. I get it, If I want 10's get another car.

if you want 300 hp get another car :chuckles:, i would say you would atleast spend around 10k on making that much hp

[MSPRA86]

I guess I'll start looking