coughdrop Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 (edited) Update - hi, sorry this hasn't been updated recently, I'll give it a go if you can post again on the thread if you are current vert owners. Katy (Aug 2012) A resource page for convertible, cabriolet, vert, soft-top Celica owners & a thread to discuss the peculiarities of ownership. Owners list, issues with (some) links, vert threads, history & pics. Please add your vert photos & see if you can come up with other owners. VERT OWNERS - old & new misterC (2) TA40 Griffith Sunchaser 1981, 1600cc 2T-B engine, 5-speed T50 manual gearbox Rare RHD car misterC (2) RA42 Griffith Sunchaser 1981, 2200cc 20R engine, 3-speed auto gearbox, power steering US-spec LHD car Old Red Celica AVON (3) ams (4) pikeycockney (4) KingFu (4) redtarga (4) Zizzi (4) Geryatrix (5) Lozenge (5) - SOLD craigyk (5) pete66 (5) tina (5) kevst183 (5) VmaxGaz (5) judywgolfer (5) irish medic (5) nomad38 (5) deanbean (5) rammers (5) 2diffs (5) mike2001 (5) johndps (6) coughdrop (6) mattos888 (6) timmo (6) ln1234 (6) - SOLD cabrioman (6) highroller (6) - SOLD Just-Toyota-Spares (6) Nicki (6) helens2701 (6) Quaidy (6) karawara88 (6) d4vidh (6) sivo (6) bwclan (6) topshed (6) Nicola67 arizona Gen6GT sheep Fizzy (sold to KevGT) Kev_GT jeffrosie karawara88 markyboy1967 adi786 ISSUES - please send info Repair & services/suppliers - Autohoods+ Soft Tops, 260 Knights Hill SE27 0QP, 020 8670 6160. History - SEE FOOT OF PAGE PREVIOUS VERT-RELATED THREADS (sorry these are from the old forum & links no longer work) Gen 1 pic G5 rattles Alternative verts Gen 4 rebuild converting a ST205 modded G4 vert hood care hood cleaning values G7 vert for sale versatility getting wet speakers hood replacement rear window mechanism history hood part numbers Gen 4 interior RA28 Gen 5 model nos 5 vert info pros & cons HISTORY see Silver GT's website http://www.yellowsun...uide/index.html GENERATION 2 In 1980 Griffith International in America created a convertible based on the Coupe, the Sunchaser, and a year later a Targa top version of the liftback, the TX22. 12 Sunchasers were sold in the UK (built by Aston Martin Tickford), and 8 TX22s. Sunchaser (there was one at JAE 05 & 06) and TX22 Other Sunchaser info - http://www.pitt.edu/...r/history1.html http://www.toyotasun...r.com/MyCar.php see page 2 for a few more pics GENERATION 3 brochure - http://www.yellowsun...atrixindex.html GENERATION 4 Celica GT Cabriolet 3S-GE 1998cc 147bhp/132lbft dates 10/86 to 01/88 - ST162 GENERATION 5 GENERATION 6 Celica GT Cabriolet 3S-GE 1998cc 168?173bhp/137lbft dates 09/94 to 10/99 - ST202 non-production models - see page 2 for pics Edited November 22, 2012 by Old Red Celica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coughdrop Posted April 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 now where's that sun gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coughdrop Posted April 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 dregs recued from the lost thread........ dublet wrote: There's more vert owners than gen 4 owners. true enough ln1234 wrote: I still think it's a good idea for a separate forum CubicIncubi wrote: we have more vert owners than gen 4 owners Laughing if gen 4 can have a forum so can verts Razz pete66 wrote: It would be good to have all the vert info in one place. .. Lozenge wrote: Really could do with a Vert Forum..........anyone know why this has not happened yet? Will it ever happen? craigyk wrote: I Have a Gen 5 a forum for the verts would be a good idea keep them all in one place. So how about it Admin? Pretty please Smile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony-94 Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 I suppose its a nice idea though I'm not sure theres enough specific stuff to discuss about convertibles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto-boy Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 What about an Auto Thread, plenty of auto's on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristolScott Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 Good suggestion Auto Boy - I have put a deposit down on Kirk (6Gen)'s motor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coughdrop Posted April 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 I suppose its a nice idea though I'm not sure theres enough specific stuff to discuss about convertibles Plenty of specific issues; Fabric care Model & part numbers Soft-top mechanisms Pitfalls & benefits of vert ownership Repair & services/suppliers Finding a tonneau Original documents History ... all different for convertibles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arvi Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 I suppose its a nice idea though I'm not sure theres enough specific stuff to discuss about convertibles Agreed, surely the stuff you need info on are Gen Specific rather than needing a Vert Forum? Or maybe I'm wrong? It would open the floodgates for people, (as already started re: autos, for members wanting other specific forums? Turbo forum. Nitrous forum. Lagoon Blue Gen 7 forum......... I'm not knocking the idea, just my opinion. Would love a drop top. (please don't section me off when organising the JAE stand coughdrop!) :hide: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravel Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 I don't really see the harm in it if it will stop them moaning that they haven't got a forum,but as Arvi says, it might open the floodgates. Perhaps all the classifications need a re-jig? When I want to ask about a mod, should it go in the mod forum, or the Gen-7 forum so as not to bore all the gen 1-6 owners? But hey, it's sort of audio related, so should it go in there? What will happen to 5th gen convertable owners who are interested in a soft-top mod? Where would they post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coughdrop Posted April 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 All very interesting thoughts, but still should not prevent us asking for a Forum. The majority of vert owners answering on the lost thread wanted a Forum & I think its useful for us to try & justify why on this thread. I'm sure when they've spotted the new thread we will get some further opinions. It may be that a sticky in GD is enough to keep the key vert information safe. some previous vert-related threads (ln1234 had more) Gen 1 pic http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...1088&highlight= G5 rattles http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...8718&highlight= Alternative verts http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...0820&highlight= Gen 4 rebuild http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...4067&highlight= converting a ST205 http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...6691&highlight= modded G4 vert http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...3889&highlight= hood care http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...5545&highlight= values http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...5521&highlight= G7 vert http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...2025&highlight= F/S http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...8760&highlight= versatility http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...7887&highlight= getting wet http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...6480&highlight= speakers http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...6127&highlight= hood replacement http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...2357&highlight= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravel Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 All very interesting thoughts, but still should not prevent us asking for a Forum. The majority of vert owners answering on the lost thread wanted a Forum & I think its useful for us to try & justify why on this thread. I'm sure when they've spotted the new thread we will get some further opinions. It may be that a sticky in GD is enough to keep the key vert information safe. some previous vert-related threads (ln1234 had more) http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...1088&highlight= http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...8718&highlight= http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...0820&highlight= http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...4067&highlight= http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...6691&highlight= http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...3889&highlight= http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...5545&highlight= http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...5521&highlight= http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...2025&highlight= http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...8760&highlight= http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...7887&highlight= http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...6480&highlight=http://www.celica-club.info/forum/viewtopi...&highlight= Surely this club must have some rules? If it's just a case of getting enough members to vote for it, then bring it on and let democracy decide it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coughdrop Posted April 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 There's no rush Lets enjoy the discussions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravel Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 There's no rush Lets enjoy the discussions... Sorry, that came across wrong - I was just wondering how the creation of fora was decided within the club... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coughdrop Posted April 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 Well I suspect it gets raised in the staff room, admin take a view & post their answer.... Although on other sites I have seen far more fora, there may be good reason to limit them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublet Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 It would open the floodgates for people, (as already started re: autos, for members wanting other specific forums? Turbo forum. Nitrous forum. Lagoon Blue Gen 7 forum......... We already have a GT4 forum. Same thing, IMHO. Is there such a harm in having another seperate forum to dealwith those issues? The vert drivers might become more active if they have a place to go to discuss their toplessness. If it proves to be impopular (gen 4 topic, anyone?) it could always be merged with existing forums. Perhaps all the classifications need a re-jig? When I want to ask abouta mod, should it go in the mod forum, or the Gen-7 forum so as not to bore all the gen 1-6 owners? But hey, it's sort of audio related, so should it go in there? So let's just have one general discussion topic. :roll: Audio mods go in the Audio forum (which should really be a subforum of the mods forum, IMHO), other mods go in the mods forum, and generation specific things go in the generation specific forum. How is that confusing? :? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lozenge Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 wrote a response in favour of vert forum - submitted and it never posted! v frustrating. So can only be bothered to say Give Us Our Forum - please............................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CubicIncubi Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 I'm all for a convertible forum - it'll probs see more traffic than the gen 4 forum (as previously pointed out) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seven of nine Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 Admin why don't you do this on a trial basis temp to perminat. Its not like you have ignored the rest of us whom wanted the post count to remain :wink: , as Dublet has said there is a GT4 section so why not a vert section. Also whilst you guys are at it create a technical document section as well, that is needed also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ln1234 Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 i think it'll also be good for future reference point. Right now, if i want to do a search for convertible topics, it's not that easy as people use many different terms to define thier cars - i.e. convertble, cabriolet, ragtop, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ams Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 if its gonna cost money - I dont think we should have a vert forum, if not then why not, cant see their being too many posts in it to be honest, a bit like the g4 forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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