Knighty

Yep, awesome price. Pretty sure you won't get cheaper than that.

I'm going to finish off this post just incase anyone in future ever has the same questions. As per the below maintenance manual https://www.celicahobby.com/tech/2000-2005_toyota_celica_repair_manual_volume2.pdf The flywheel bolts of a manual transmission Celica does not require threadlock, only for the bolts to be torqued in a star pattern to 36lbf, followed by a further 90 degrees, again in a star pattern.

Yeah I thought I'd cured it for a time just by adjusting the master a little bit, but soon came back. When I bought it I looked through reviews and most were extremely positive. I've since found out if you search for the right thing a lot of negatives appear. Good to see I'm not the only one to see the clutch fail prematurely, makes me feel a little more confident it is the clutch and not something worse. I guess all will be revealed in the coming weeks. I did consider an ACT clutch, but my experience with the Exedy has put me off aftermarket completely at the minute. Once I end up charged I'll either go ACT or Competition Clutch, as both seem to be a popular choice. Not looking to go as high as 367 so I should be safe with the ACT

Tell me something I don't know! Hahaha. Put in an Exedy Stage 1 in January. And something isn't right. Clutch engagement is all over the place and bite is really snatchy some times and perfect the next. Also have intermittent clutch drag also along with other niggling issues. Thought it was a hydraulic issue at first, bled it through multiple times and had slave and master replaced, no change. So now I'm looking at the clutch as a cause. Looking online I've seen loads of posts about the same clutch and the friction material coming away from the disc. And other issues. Most of the time the clutch failing with less than 10k on it. Mines around 8k Won't be 100% until it comes out, all I can say is if that is the problem I won't touch another Exedy again. The next one is just going to be an OEM from Mr T. Supercharging won't be happening within the next year or so at least so will go back to stock for the foreseeable. Thanks for the link! Didn't think of looking at MWR to be fair. They're quite reasonably priced so see no reason not to change them out!

Thanks to you both! Really appreciate the help. I'll take a look through the service manuals and see if it mentions anything. Hopefully the fly bolts will come precoated as you say, makes life much easier! Interesting to know about the spring washers. I guess most people just reuse the old ones. I'm just being pedantic really, but want to be as sure as possible that I won't have to open it all up again.. Twice in a year is getting a little expensive...

Thanks for the reply. I was definitely replacing flywheel bolts but didn't realise they may come with a threadlock on them. When I replaced the clutch earlier in the year, as far as I know the old pressure plate bolts were used, but didn't know what is recommended. Perhaps they aren't that expensive from Mr T, in which case, may aswell replace them. With regards to pressure plate bolts, threadlock or just torque?

Need some advice if possible! So to cut a long story short I'll be replacing my gearbox, clutch and flywheel in the next couple of weeks. I was wondering if I should be replacing the pressure plate bolts along with the flywheel bolts? I'm not sure the stock clutch kit comes with the pressure plate bolts, so need to order them separate if they need to be replaced. And a final question, should threadlock be used on both the flywheel and pressure plate bolts? Doing a search on Google comes up with many different views on the subject. Thanks guys!

Looked at getting the Aero myself. but can't justify the price tag they currently carry. Plus I think the 2zz is a little more characterful than the boxer lump. never much been a fan of the scooby throb, not that you get much of that as the 86 has equal length headers. it's all personal preference and depends on what you want. Don't get me wrong once the prices fall a bit I may be seriously tempted, but right now I'm gonna sit on the GT and add some of my own improvements, may end up never selling it... I really can't see it right now.. My shopping list is wayyyyy too long lol

You can certainly feel it mate. Turned mine on travelling on a road at 30 and you could instantly hear the engine change note. Pickup under acceleration can be much slower too! I only turn it on when I have to.

Yes sir, that be your issue. Tell you what, it might suck some power, but today it's been bloody refreshing!

Only when the air con is on! Jesus that thing sucks the power.

Used regular unleaded for the first couple of months of ownership. Switched to V power and wouldn't look back. Car is more responsive and seems to run a lot smoother. I have seen a small increase in MPG also but not as much as the price warrants.

Good to know mate, thankyou for the info! Is there plenty of clearance from the suspension strut? I understand what you're saying, I've never been a fan, but I am extremely tempted with these. Possibly weight saving? A great looking wheel none the less!!

Good answers guys! Surprised to learn that Johnny's volks are multifit.. Danny does make a valid point that I'd never thought of. The fitment is for 5x100 and 5x114 which I believe to be Subaru and Nissan fitment. I am definitely swayed I think, 5x100 is proving to be quite the rare fitment in the right sizes! I think a 17x8 wheel with ET35 should fit without rubbing as well which would be a bonus. Thanks guys!

Just wondering what peoples thoughts are on multi fitment wheels? I've never really been a fan but a set of wheels has caught my eye that only come in multi fit so I'm quite tempted to overlook it. Does anyone else think it detracts from the look of the wheel? Or am I just being pedantic?

Get yourself to the midlands meet at the end of the month, there'll be plenty of club cars to take a look at I think, including a few GTs like mine, should help you to weed out the good from the bad, all our boys and girls look after their cars! Link to the meet page - http://www.celica-club.co.uk/forum/index.php?/topic/170577-midlands-meet-22nd-february-1300-de72-2gl/

Definitely something I'd be interested in!

21 year old Motorsport electronics technician, technical support and currently training for race/performance data analyst role also. Bought my 2006 Celica GT in February when I was 20 with 52,000 miles on the clock. It's now on 59,000. Not sure if I'll ever sell up, loved the gen 7 ever since I was a little kid. Feels great to finally own one!

I bought some around 6months ago, still not had them fitted, other things have kept cropping up. I.e. other things were bought and I forgot about them! Only just found them in a cupboard with a bottle of brake fluid... looks like a job for the weekend! Bought mine from Stewart at freaky, Great guy and awesome service.

Brand new Toyota clutch release bearing to go with the exedy stage 1 clutch which should be with me tomorrow!

The race is on!!

If this isn't done by Saturday there's a Honda garage just waiting to be photo bombed by my gen7

Thought I would post a little something up. Loved reading through some of the posts in this thread. I don't really have a story to tell like the rest of you, for me it's just the shear number of looks and stares I get in this car it seems to attract so much attention. Everytime I see someone looking over it I just can't help but smile. I must've had about 3 or 4 just on my way home from work, most of them being from drivers of ugly VAG boxes, but it still counts! It just really opens your mind and makes you realise the car you have. This car generally gives me so much joy and puts a smile on my face everytime I drive it, and it's moments like catching someone looking over it in a car park that really make you realise how special it is.