My project Celica

MAD_D · 07-29-2006, 09:37 PM

I already postted this before but I decided to move it here and keep on updatting it ...

I'm livingg in a country where my car is one of four! Shipped from the USA.
I need to order all parts from Japan. It takes around 3 weeks to arrive.

I don

MAD_D · 07-29-2006, 10:04 PM

I took the car in yasterday to fix the sound system first, to get that out the way.
hear is a list of what is gonna be fitted:

Head Unit: Sony Xplod , CDX-GT350
Active cross over: Radio shake (I can't remember what it's called :-p)
Front: Boston Acostics, FS60 6.5

**Boosted2.0** · 07-29-2006, 10:25 PM

Sounds like fun. Good luck with the project.

MAD_D · 07-29-2006, 10:36 PM

here are some photos ...

Before and after pics

I had to get a wodden frame made for the back speaker but the front was was just fine

front door

MAD_D · 07-29-2006, 11:03 PM

I'm headding to the sound shop now ... I will be drawing a new wiring diagram and will post it later

00gtsGETemHIGH · 07-29-2006, 11:11 PM

in bahRAIN it never RAINs? haha that's funny. but wow, this is turning into a detailed journal with pics. looks good and keep us updated.

drewd · 07-29-2006, 11:18 PM

cool man, looks like this project is going to come together nice.

LightningRod · 07-29-2006, 11:35 PM

Good luck and have fun!

vegeta4ss · 07-29-2006, 11:56 PM

for a first system, you picked some good components and subs. What is the plan with the 2 8"s and the 1 10". Custom box?

since you have so many details, you should start your own celica blog. If I had taken careful notes when I started modding on my car, I would have one huge blog for others to take advantage of. Its just a thought.

Good luck w/ your project. You should probably put some performance stuff on next, before this post gets moved to Audio/Electrical...lol

jayspeedy24 · 07-30-2006, 01:45 AM

since you have a gts it has to use premium gas..so im not sure if they provide it or you have to boost it up..but make sure you dont use low grade bc you'll ruin your engine and it would suck to lose a car thats rare in your country.

ekindbest · 07-30-2006, 01:46 AM

yea good luck with the project.....

MAD_D · 07-30-2006, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vegeta4ss

for a first system, you picked some good components and subs. What is the plan with the 2 8"s and the 1 10". Custom box?

since you have so many details, you should start your own celica blog. If I had taken careful notes when I started modding on my car, I would have one huge blog for others to take advantage of. Its just a thought.

Good luck w/ your project. You should probably put some performance stuff on next, before this post gets moved to Audio/Electrical...lol

I made a costum box for the two 8"s and the 10" but Im not gonna have them all playing at the same time !!! I'm fitting a switch so I can pick between the two 8"s or the 10". I can still play them all (If I want to)

do u work for kinway motorsport ?? Coz I think I wanna go for the C-One clutch Kit with the Flywheel ... I already e-mailed some one but I would like to know if this cluch kit is any good ???

MAD_D · 07-30-2006, 10:40 PM

ok ... yasterday , they made the box for the subs ...

Then we made wholes in the front and the back!! The front is where the speakers are going to sit. The back ones are basically windows, you would be able to see inside the box from the back!!

We are going to have neon lights in side the box

LightningRod · 07-30-2006, 10:43 PM

Nice.

vegeta4ss · 07-31-2006, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAD_D

I made a costum box for the two 8"s and the 10" but Im not gonna have them all playing at the same time !!! I'm fitting a switch so I can pick between the two 8"s or the 10". I can still play them all (If I want to)

do u work for kinway motorsport ?? Coz I think I wanna go for the C-One clutch Kit with the Flywheel ... I already e-mailed some one but I would like to know if this cluch kit is any good ???

No, i dont work for ken(Kinway motorsport). I just help him advertise because he has taken care of me in the past.

C-one clutch kit is pricey. But I haven't ever heard anything bad about c-one and they make a lot of parts. Most people around here prefer the Southbend or RPS clutch and Fidanza flywheel. Since you are overseas, it might end up being easier on you if you just bought thru Kinway, or some other overseas company.

Choosing a good clutch will come from you making a good plan for your car and picking a clutch based on that plan. Now that most of the good parts are out, or coming soon for the celi more people can actually stick to their plans rather than making constant revisions to "the big picture"

MAD_D · 07-31-2006, 06:15 AM

nearlly done :-D

I think 2 more days and it will be done ...

I covered all wires with tape so they don't make any noise and I got a foum tape thingy and stuck it over any plastic and hard things so they dont ratel ...

MAD_D · 07-31-2006, 06:20 AM

here is the new wirring ... I have a switch for all amps so I can switch on/off any I'm not using ... that means I can use the two 8" or the 10" or all of them togather ...

I am getting two tsunami Caps 2.0 farad but can't afford putting any more money into the sound system now .. will get them soon tho .. I already got space made for them

**Boosted2.0** · 07-31-2006, 07:21 AM

Looks good. You guys using 3/4" MDF?

celico_man · 07-31-2006, 08:38 AM

wow, looks like you'll be having a lot of fun with your car. Keep it up man.

lpphreakx06 · 07-31-2006, 08:43 AM

Looks like a lot of work, nice job.

MAD_D · 07-31-2006, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boosted2.0

Looks good. You guys using 3/4" MDF?

they are using 18 mm MDF for the box, 16 mm for the flooring. 10 mm in other places ... the thing is really heavy I think :-(

MAD_D · 07-31-2006, 02:29 PM

we finished makking all the wood work.

paintted the amp box silver from the in side but it tured **** !!! I hate it ... so I will need to get new paint tomorow or maybe I will get some pro painter to do it coz I'm bad at it :-p

I don't know but I started not likking the whole design :-( hope it goes better.

**Boosted2.0** · 07-31-2006, 03:06 PM

MDF sucks up water based paints like nobodys buisiness - use an oil based primer first and then try again.

MAD_D · 07-31-2006, 11:04 PM

I will do that and hope for the best.

I'm running out of money :-(

MAD_D · 08-02-2006, 04:27 AM

nearlly done .... just the last tuches

this is the paint job I'v done. As u can see it is **** :-p

I hade to get some painter to redo it ... and turned out better

Got everything carpeted ...

Cut

the glass for the box and the amp box thingy ...

Did all the wirring and fixed the neon lights in the boxes ...

connetcted the speaks and the subs ...

blow up the AMP !!!

smoke everywhere !!! don't know why ??? will go back at the afternoon and check the wirring ... but I don't think its wrong.

I opened the Amp and one of the power trasistors was rostted !!

I just don't have capacitors !!! Can that coz it (coz I don't think so) ?

the shop owner needs to replace the amp for me coz they did the wirring , not my fault :-p

I'll keep u postted

vegeta4ss · 08-02-2006, 05:52 AM

damn. You blew an amp as soon as you powered on? What kind of amps are you using?

MAD_D · 08-02-2006, 06:14 AM

I have been looking into the clutch flaywheel combo from southbend. I phoned and they siad they will let me know how much it would cost for the shipping.

but I got the prices for the Hass and the C2Power turbo kits ...

Hass : ~ 4400 US Dollars (with shipping)
C2Power : ~ 3600 US Dollars (with shipping)

I know that you get the Hass kit with the following :

Garrett GT28RS Dual BB Turbo, Turbo Manifold, Downpipe, High Flow Cat, Exhaust, 380cc Factory Style Pencil Injectors, Turbo Coolant Feed/Return Line and Fittings, Turbo Oil Feed/Return Line and Fittings, 2"-2.5" Intercooler Piping, Air to Air Intercooler, Couplers and Reducers, T-Bolt Clamps, Blow Off Valve, Air Filter and MAF, Vacuum Line and Fittings, VDO Boost Gauge, Greddy E-Manag, Various Fasteners, Install Items Etc

and the c2 power with the following :

Garrett GT28RS dual ball bearing turbo preset at 0.4 bar, medium sized intercooler, greddy emanage, harness, with preloaded map, polished stainless steel piping, tubular manifold ,hoses, water and oil lines to turbo and out
gaskets, oil line flange, Sard racing R2D2 Blow off valve and fitting (BOV), Apexi power intake and adapter

still learning about bouth kits and would like to know if I should look into other kit or other foced induction like S/C or even nitros !!!

thanxx

MAD_D · 08-02-2006, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vegeta4ss

damn. You blew an amp as soon as you powered on? What kind of amps are you using?

Sound Stream (Lil wonder II) ...

**Boosted2.0** · 08-02-2006, 02:56 PM

Go Haas with the Hydra EMS or Power FC. Best option.

Rico6983 · 08-02-2006, 03:01 PM

Man, that's all going to look nice. You must have alot of money to just throw into your car like that......

MAD_D · 08-02-2006, 03:37 PM

what is the best Hydra EMS or Power FC ? and how much you think I would need to pay extra ???

MAD_D · 08-02-2006, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rico6983

Man, that's all going to look nice. You must have alot of money to just throw into your car like that......

don't really have alot of money ... but I have been saving up for a while for the sound system ... and I will do the same with the turbo kit. but I think I would need to save up for a year :-p and maybe get a loan !!!

for now I wil keep on adding a part at a time ... I don't care if this turned out into a 2 - 3 year project ... as long as I'm hav'n fun and I'm doing it right.

as I said before I will be changging the clutch and flywheel, then the brake rotors and pads then save up for the turbo kit ... I

**Boosted2.0** · 08-02-2006, 07:53 PM

Its hard to say the Hydra is relatively new but has produced great results on many other cars. the Power FC is proven over time and less expensive, but has less options you might want if you plan on drag racing.

LightningRod · 08-02-2006, 08:17 PM

MAD_D, props for all the DIY. I wish I had the time to do all that.

**Boosted2.0** · 08-02-2006, 08:41 PM

Hey - how did the oil based primer work out for you?

MAD_D · 08-03-2006, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boosted2.0

Hey - how did the oil based primer work out for you?

the oil based primer worked great man , we used a coat of it then 2 caots of paint ... it looked fine. thanxxx

u are a life saver

now the system looks good and sounds good btu still need to do some last tuches ..

will post photos later

thaxx ppl

Ryude · 08-03-2006, 10:10 AM

You are an inspiration! Keep us updated please, I'm enjoying the pics and journal :P

MAD_D · 08-06-2006, 05:07 AM

I don't think southbend really likes me !! they still didn't get back to me about the clutch fly wheel combo ...

MAD_D · 08-06-2006, 05:50 AM

where can I get the RPS clutch and flywheel ?? and is it good ...

another thing is would it be a good idea to get :

- New fly wheel bolts (stock)
- New Release bearing (stock)
- Direct Clutch Line (TRD)

and what is a push rod ? and why some ppl get extended push rod ?

vegeta4ss · 08-06-2006, 06:02 AM

RPS is a good combo as well, I'd put them up at the top of the list with Southbend.

Get the ARP flywheel bolts, its not a good idea to reuse the stock ones(if they would even go back in)

Always change throwout bearing while your in there, and the clutch line helps your pedal feel not to be so spoungey. The clutch line is debateable whether it actually helps or is a purely aesthetic mod.

Extended pushrods are used when your clutch is having trouble fully disengaging. It adds that little extra bit which helps the disengagement process. This is about all i know about them tho, so maybe someone can step in and provide more details here

MAD_D · 08-06-2006, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vegeta4ss

RPS is a good combo as well, I'd put them up at the top of the list with Southbend.

Get the ARP flywheel bolts, its not a good idea to reuse the stock ones(if they would even go back in)

Always change throwout bearing while your in there, and the clutch line helps your pedal feel not to be so spoungey. The clutch line is debateable whether it actually helps or is a purely aesthetic mod.

Extended pushrods are used when your clutch is having trouble fully disengaging. It adds that little extra bit which helps the disengagement process. This is about all i know about them tho, so maybe someone can step in and provide more details here

MVP does the RPs clutch and flywheel ...

you said I should use ARP flywheel bolts !! do I have to ? or I can use NEW stock bolts (I mean go and buy new bolts from toyota)

if I have to use ARP , where can I get them on the net ? coz I don't know much about them ....

thanxxx for the help

MAD_D · 08-06-2006, 07:26 AM

ok .... now I need help choosing what clutch !!

it is from MPV

1- 'RPS Max Clutch with 6 Puck Sprung Disc for 2000+ Celica GT/GTS
2- 'RPS Max Clutch with Street Disc for 2000+ Celica GT/GTS
3- 'RPS Sport Clutch with 6 Puck Sprung Disc for 2000+ Celica GT/GTS
4- 'RPS Sport Clutch with Street Disc for 2000+ Celica GT/GTS

My car will be a turbo car but I will not be takking it to the extream ... I want a good clutch that is not a apain in the ass to drive ...

thanxx

**Boosted2.0** · 08-06-2006, 06:56 PM

I would go with new stock Toyota bolts. No-one I am aware of at any power level has ever had a problem if they used NEW stock bolts with their flywheel install.

CEGONAX-MAN · 08-06-2006, 07:39 PM

Awesom, congrat's

MAD_D · 08-07-2006, 07:20 AM

finaly talked to Andy from southbend ... he advised me to get the following:

SS Street Series, TZ Series at $425
Fidinza flywheel at $310

so all togather should come up $735 then add another $100 for shipping.

I like this more than RPS, as it should cost me $200 less

BUT ...

is the RPS flywheel better than the fidinza ???

Ryude · 08-07-2006, 03:07 PM

Flywheels are flywheels, there are only 2 things you have to consider. You have to decide if you want an aluminum or chromoly flywheel. Aluminum is going to be lighter, meaning better acceleration, but the Chromoly will be alot more durable and can be resurfaced in the future.

I chose the fidanza, weighs 7.5lbs. I believe the RPS flywheel weighs 9.5lbs. You might want to check on that though.

MAD_D · 08-07-2006, 03:31 PM

I thought I can get the Replacement Steel Friction Insert for the fidanza flywheel !!

ulrtarev sell them for $45

would that not be a better slotion for resurfacing ??

thanxx for the help

Ryude · 08-07-2006, 08:06 PM

I believe Fidanza is the only brand that offers that solution, which is why I went with Fidanza. Other aluminum flywheels have to be replaced.

TRDCeli808 · 08-07-2006, 08:17 PM

very nice project you got here. great progress too.

Phatsprinter · 08-07-2006, 09:06 PM

WOW A lot of work! It will be fun when done. Is there any warrenty on their work?

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