geraintthomas
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That's my thoughts exactly. But then looking at the amount of things you can buy for an MX-5, it's crazy what you can do. Even turboing it is cheap.
But then I'd get my old car back... and that speaks volumes in itself. Really miss the bloody thing, no matter how powerful the Porsche is.
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Long time no speak
Right. I'm thinking of getting a track car soon, and initial thoughts were an MX-5 Mk1. It's light weight, 2 seats, rear wheel drive and very cheap. I'd have to spend a little bit of cash to get it track ready but that's fine.
But then, my father in law who owns my old blue Celica said he'd give me first refusal when he sells it. Now this has made me think.
Do I either...
Buy my old celica back for a track car. Good points is that it has brand new suspension, Wilwood brakes, new clutch, etc. It's got some tasty upgrades, and I know the history of the car. The bad points is that it's front wheel drive.
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Buy an MX-5 NA, and kit it out. Good points is that it'll be a very cheap light weight rear wheel drive track car, but I'd have to buy it stock, not knowing its history.
What do you guys think?
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So my 6k 35w hids simply aren't as good as they used to be, 5 years old. I've seen a lot of the Cree led bulbs any good? This style
http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/151859567236
Or shall I just play safe with 55w 5k? I hardly use the Celica anymore but would rather see where in going lol.
55w 5000k HID's. You won't regret it, they're very bright, very sharp and perfect colour.
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Used to do it all the time, but not so much at the moment due to priorities with moving house and all!
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I did it on mine, but only as I have parking sensors so didn't want the two beeps at the same time.
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He replied the day after. Message him on Facebook too and give him a ring
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Haven't done it yet but I'd definitely remove the original and do it properly
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ger what size are the steering boss logos , is it 52mm ?
i did try darren a while ago but he couldnt do the colour i wanted so i will retry again soon )
It's 40mm
I think...
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Darren Harding at Locking Vinyl: http://www.locking-vinyl.co.uk
I just got a T-Sport steering wheel gel badge from him for £7.50. Lovely quality and really quick turn around. I believe that's where most people on here get them done.
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Thats cool - and a nice job!
Can you tell me the length of the exposed metal part of your key is when extended please Geraint?
Id want to keep my original keys and fob etc but wouldnt mind having a go at replicating a cobbled version of this for my gen 6 key just for the convenience of having less to carry around with me.
Cheers
47mm length, 8mm width
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If you've still got the insides to a spare key of yours, then this is how you do it
Flip Key Conversion
This is the flip key I bought: ebay Link
It was the only one that looked decent, and came with a Toyota logo. I've had others and they feel cheap, but this one's decent quality.
1. Open up your old key (a single screw by the blade will allow it to pop open), and remove the internal fob. This fob contains the buttons, the battery and the chip, all in one assembly.
2. Using a scalpel or a very thin knife, carefully score the join between the plastic and rubber top to break the seal.
3. Peel back the rubber, and you'll see the black responder chip in the corner.
4. Inside your new key, you'll notice an area to put it.
5. I put a tiny blob of blue tac in first to stop it rattling, then placed the chip in this gap
6. Using 3-4 tiny blobs of superglue, re-seal your key fob that you opened. Then, place into the new key housing.
7. Re-assemble the new housing. You have to place the button, key and the spring into one side, then wind it with the other side of the housing - then clip it down. You'll figure it out. You might also notice the buttons are slightly sunken in - this is normal, and just its design.
8. That's it! Get the key cut for around £5 and you're good to go.
When getting your key cut, Timpsons won't do it for you. They used to, but are now not allowed to cut Ebay keys as people blamed them for ruining the key, when it was just badly made. Go to an independent cobblers and they'll do it for you for a couple of quid.
So much better than the standard key.
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I only found out recently that the reason why they do that is because they know a lot of the Japanese buyers will want to modify it, so they replace the parts that are most likely going to be changed (body parts & wheels) with cheap versions. Clever!
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www.locking-vinyl.co.uk
Just got his email and number from there. Cheers!
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Not a problem
When greasing them, don't use copper grease instead of red rubber grease. Copper grease will perish rubbers over time.
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A bit bad for business isn't it? Requesting to join just to ask for one to be made? Either way I've requested.
Any other contact info for them?
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It'll be your handbrake shoes, loosen them off ever so slightly by turning the disc so the hole on the hub is at the bottom, and by turning the gold cog inside. While you're at it, take off the rear calipers that are held on by the same bolts that are the sliders - two 14mm bolts. Grease them up with red rubber grease and put them back in. Do the same for the pins holding the pads in, and everything should be grand
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I'm looking for a new gel badge for the Gen 7 steering wheel, but can't remember the person on here who does gel badges.
Basically what I need is this badge that I've got in my re-trimmed steering wheel visualisation thingy-majiggy:
Anyone on here who can make this for me?
Cheers
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If you're happy with £400, then price it up as is and mention the damage. You never know, you might find someone who wants it for that.
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Well that was smart, could have sold it for a little more before you did that.
Ask ams to give you a price on the whole car, stick it on gumtree and look for a new car - pointless trying to convince you to keep it as you sound like you've been through rubbish with it. If you've managed to deliberately damage the car then I'd consider you mad for keeping it.
Get rid - good luck with the search.
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It finally arrived... An original CD player for the 5th Gen, all be it from an MR2.
It came attached to a cassette deck (missing fascia), but all I want is the CD unit as my cassette deck/radio works perfectly
Sweet!
Had an auto-dimming rear view mirror from a Verso delivered today
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But then if someone's got that sort of mindset which is absolutely fine, then why buy that sort of car?
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The one thing I hate is that the spoiler is an optional extra. They look AWFUL without one. And I just saw a GT86 without a spoiler?! Hasn't Toyota learnt just to leave the damn things on?!
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GT86, every time.
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But then the standards in those days were a little different. Same thing with the Ford Puma mind, why the suspension is that high I'll never know.
I just don't get it. They make a 140bhp celica - fine, make it standard. But when they make a T-Sport, why on earth would they want it to look like Vin's original car? It's mental.
Even so, build quality and optional extras are just fantastic on the older generations. Then again I'm only now finding out what they had on the 7 in different countries. Painted headlight inserts, electric folding mirrors, aerial's built into the windows of the Sports M, sunlight sensors for auto-on headlights, etc. Quite interesting the more you go into it.
Hey again guys! Celica track car question.
in General Celica Discussion
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Good point, thanks for the heads up!
This. This has made my decision - I didn't think what would happen if I scraped it on the track! That was the beauty of having a cheap MX5 is that, if I bumped it, I could fix it on the cheap. I'd be gutted if the Celica got damaged.
Thanks
Very true
Looks like the MX-5 is the boy then!
Thanks for all the help guys, hope you're all well? I miss coming here!