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  5. Out Of Shape

    in General Celica Discussion

    Posted

    I've had this before, the rear tyres dis shape and are not round any more. If you run your hand around the tyre it will feel bumpy or wavey.

    I was told it's the way the rear of the celica is set up from standard. I had it on some perlie zero neros and some Avon zz3 both dis shapped after about a year and half of being on the rear of the car. Was advised to stop this happing again to swap the rears with the front very 6-8 months.

    I would still check the tracking and camber tho as that may be the main cause of it.

  7. VHT paint on calipers? (Specialistpaints/Kustomcanz)

    in General Celica Discussion

    Posted

    Lex what do you call proper paint?

    Hoody that looks awesome. So you didnt bother with their own primer, base paint, or lacquer?

    Im interested in what exactly you used on the calipers (layers etc)

    Nah I got the rest of the paints from halfords as it worked out cheaper. Even tho I used 5 cans of candy on the engine bay, it still cost a small fortune lol

    As for the calipers I cheated tbh as I was in a rush, I was changeing the discs at the same time, so I un bolted the calipers and zip tied it to the spring, cleaned it and gave it 2 coats of paint ( cos my where blue and was hard to cover) I then started doing the disc. I then put the caliper back on but the paint was still soft so once it was back on I gave it one last touch up then put the wheel back on :)

  8. VHT paint on calipers? (Specialistpaints/Kustomcanz)

    in General Celica Discussion

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    I done my whole engine bay with the dark candy red from them

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    I used 3 coats of plastic primer, 2 coats of Nissan blade silver, 6 coats of the candy ( u have to use a lot to get the colour as it comes out pink at first and you build it upto the deep red) then 4 coats of laqure to finish.

    For calilpers I used this Ferrari pearl red:

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    Got it from this seller on eBay:

    http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=270959388629&kw=270959388629

  16. A little challenge for you :)

    in General Celica Discussion

    Posted

    Hi guys i though I would do a little challenge if your up for it.

    I'm in need of 2 tyres but I can't find the ones I'm after. I hear they are goin to stop making them so any of you Internet wizards would you be able to find me

    X2 BFGoodrich g-force 205/45/17 W

    I've had these on the car and they grip really well and have lasted 2 and half years so really want to get another set. Before anyone says, I've looked for other types but I will only get different ones if there is no hope in hell I can get these :)

    There will be a pint or two to who ever can find me some :)

  22. Unwanted attention!

    in General Celica Discussion

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    I got pulled over just after i bought the car in 2010, it was 3am and i was on my way to pick a mate up as we was on our way to the airport. anyway i just set off and went past my high street when i noticed a copper sitting in the darkness i was'nt speeding or anything. i noticed that he pulled out behind me with out his head lights on, 10 seconds later he puts his headlights on, then 30 sec later he flashed his blues at me. so i pulled over and waited for him to come to my window. i put the window down and he says

    " why are you out driving this time of night"?

    so i explained what i was doing, he then said

    " the reason i have pulled you over is to check its you driving and your car looks very disariable to be stolen"

    i said

    "oh right yeah its my car, do you want to see my drivers licence?"

    he then said

    " no its ok ive checked everything out on the computer before i pulled you over, i best let you go, have a nice holiday"

    as i drove off i though why the hell did he pull me over if and already checked everything :\ but then also thought it was good of him to check it hadn't been stolen :) plus i think he just wanted to have a good look at a celica :D

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