Master flex
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19 hours ago, The_Stig77 said:
There is free software called Gimp. Works similar to photoshop.
Hehehe
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They usually charge for it... well Kev does anyway 
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On 23/03/2019 at 02:57, dingleweed said:
Well done for getting it switched just in the nick of time!
I was hoping to get it to its 17th birthday but...
The pot holes round here psychologically got the better of me.
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Aye. It was a full scorpion system but the rear section and silencer is in my garage. It used to run parallel with the subframe like the Toyota one.
Previous owner changed it as it was too quiet, which I have to agree. I like this, its loud initially on choke and has a deep bass to It. It does mellow down when warm but sounds simply lovely above 6200 rpm.
Being honest it will most likely need a new rear section soon from the clamp onwards; but will probably look towards another custom one, the sound is a big deal to me.
I don't use it during the week so don't have to worry about waking people up and being inconsiderate; which I am grateful for.
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I have used a free software tool called paint.net which uses layering image tools like Photoshop. It's works well enough for me to see a change. You can spend hours making it look perfect or 5 minutes changing alloys etc to see if the combination suits.
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I can hear your manager now:
"If your I'll enough to work on your car your I'll enough to come in work."
1 hour ago, jim7564 said:That's a bloody good idea. I have an old B&D mouse; never thought of that. Cheers!
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I wish I could have done the rest in gold; but my wallet had to stand in. And it made sence to get it done whilst the subframe was removed.
Could always paint some tin foil
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AMS resolved this. My god damn new flip key conversion was putting the transponder in a location that would not disable the immobilizer.
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Is it a noise related issue ? Possible video upload; but I remember trying to capture my old chatty 140 engine and trying to transfer the noise over in video format was difficult.
Other than checking belts / chains tensioners and pulleys, do you mean taking the top end off and looking over it ?
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O.K... ready for this.
But the end result is fantastic. I hope you all like:
I owe a thanks to Ams for the camber arms which came up great in gold
. You saved potentially a lot of money with bushes.
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That sounds very similar. Just keeps turning, however after leaving it a while it did.
It's almost like it let's you get to your destination from cold, then won't start until it's cold again.
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There are 2 on my model (VVTL-i 190)
The bottom one stops flashing once the remote locking opens the doors.
The upper one (with the security wording) continues to flash red and continues to do so whilst trying to start the car.
Hope this helps aja.
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Bit of an update on this.
Car starts fine then once you get out and try to start it again; it will not start. It ticks over fine but will not start up. Has done this for the last 3 days now; after leaving it 30 minutes it started O.K (battery reading 13.4V)
Jump forward to today and it just about started after I left it an hour and it only just about started. Luckily it was already at the garage going in for the subframe replacement.
This has got me completely; the battery is fine, but it could have something to do with the immobilizer. I recently had my keys cut and when it did start; it was using my original blade in the ignition.
I think I live in hope on the above as the mechanics are thinking it's crankshaft sensor... complete curve ball. We will soon see.
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Removed the old whip antenna and put a little stinger on. After spraying it gold, of course.
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On 01/12/2018 at 16:14, ESTHAR_CITY said:
That's great, can I have one for my 30th please
The dream is you want this cake.
The reality is that you will end up with mr caterpillar!
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Hi Kev;
Can't see anything relating to either. Just snapped this:
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The subframe was circa £180 including VAT brand and was a genuine new Toyota one. This was a new rate negotiated by TCB for club members
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The petrol filler neck was about £30-40 ish. (A second hand unit but pretty much new) current one is O.K but o have heard of these starting to go.
Overall it was £233 for the lot posted.
Boot carpet was a cheapie off eBay for £20 as I'm just not a fan of the grey.
Here she is, ready for next week:
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Yea gen 7 mate (190). The guy before fitted the 021. But when I went to look for a replacement it was 50/50 what search engines said compatable/ not compatable.
I just whacked it on for another 2 hours and it started better than it ever has before.
I had it out separated from the car so thought worst i could do is overcharge ot; of ita gone its gone anyway. So it looks like the gauge on the charger isn't much use. Multimeter ordered.
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On 01/03/2019 at 22:59, Sheeple said:
Some passing young guys were commenting on the car.. One said "why would you put that bonnet on a car, what a stupid choice. He could have chosen a much better looking vent and made it less busy"
I kindly explained what the car was, they had never heard of a GT4 or even known that homologation cars were a thing.
They were quite impressed with the chargecooler but were still a bit down on it because it wasn't as fast as some modern things. Kids.
Also met with 2 other local gt4 owners while collecting some new discs and pads from gt4-paly for this weekends brake refresh. Nice long chat and maybe joining in with the rolling road day next month.Yea that's a stupid choice. Why don't you swap it in for a brand new '19 AUDI S3. They look bland as **** and will cost you £400 a month PCP. It even comes with a mythical German never break down warranty. That'll show them Jones' .
Take great pride in the fact that millenials / Gen Y's said that. That means in the real world it looks spot on
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On 28/02/2019 at 06:28, slybunda said:
Change that interior bulb to led. Uses less energy. Is brighter so you can easily see its turned on and wont generate the heat onto your slaphead.
Lol
Hopefully battery charges up fine
Thinks it's cabbaged. Had it on for 3 hours on a 20 Amp cycle. Everything worked fine but just about wouldn't start over.
During charge the chargers internal ammeter shows the battery fully charged but once taken off and it's measuring the battery it's dropping to 50% and doesn't seem to increase. I imagine dead cell. Have found a replacement Bosch S4 021 battery new for £50 so it's not the end of the world I suppose.
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Changed the old keys over. £3 per blade wasn't too bad.
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3 hours ago, Kev 16v said:
Yes, but that patent has long expired, Belinda
Damn. I thought 24 hours would have been long enough for you to forget...
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It is a cracking system mind you. Do they own the patent to them ?
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Got the subframe today (and filler neck) courtesy of Paul @ TCB performance
Crazy, I will make it look fabulous, just for you
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I was planning to do that but seen a horror story on here of one that could have potentially set on fire.
Ironically, as you mentioned, light from it was so weak I might have well not bothered with it. You'll be pleased to hear I didn't burn my dome!
I'll be looking for a interior LED now...
what have you done to your celica today...
in General Celica Discussion
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I whacked out the orbital and my mix of meguiers scratch X and cerium oxide powder...
The sun roof looked like someone had sand-papered it with 200 grade. It was horrible.
5 minutes later with little effort; thia works really well on glass guys and girls.
Hope you get this sorted mate. Let us know how you get on.
Totally agree; It looks long doesn't it.
Looks longer than mine; but I think mine's girthier.