does anybody know much about celica wheels

[mart77]

hi all.i've got a 1995 celica gt and i wanted to change the boring standard alloys for some 17 inch ones.i've found some on ebay but they are from a 1991 gt4.i asked the lad if they would fit and he hasnt got a clue.does anyone know????cheers.....mart

[mart77]

i was also wondering if there was any modifications that are reletively cheap to do just to give it a little more power when pulling off.i've read about chips can anyone explain how they work?thnx....mart

[OlberJ]

Yep, they should fit no problems.

[Mr E]

Wheels will fit.

A new ECU probably won't do much I'm afraid. The 3SGE is an engine you have to rev.

Easy modifications usually start with breathing, but we're talking a few ponies rather than massive gains.

[mart77]

thanks for the help guys.mr e.what should i buy then and can i fit it myself?

[Mr E]

mart77 said:

thanks for the help guys.mr e.what should i buy then and can i fit it myself?

You should buy a ST205. Be amazed at what the addition of a turbocharger can do.

No fitting required.

[OlberJ]

Or an engine swap on the GT if you're feeling brave.

A good ST205 is a hell of a beast though.

[mart77]

is there really that much of a difference between the 2?i'm new to all this sorry.i've had my celica for a year now and as much as i love it i want something quick.what bhp can i get mine up 2 for relitively cheap?

[Mr E]

mart77 said:

is there really that much of a difference between the 2?

Oooh yes. Yes indeedy.

The most you're ever going to get out of a 3S-GE without spending massive amounts of cash on it is about 180-190bhp. The variable valve tricksy BEAMS lump in a few SS-IIIs produced around 200bhp. And they're hens teeth.

Depends really. How much money do you want to throw at a FWD platform when a good ST205 can be had for not very much cash?

[mart77]

true mate true.thnx for your help i'm getting a gt4 i've made my mind up

[Mr E]

Hurrah. A convert.

That was easy.





Edit: Although, always remember the holy mantra. If you can't afford a good one, you can't afford a bad one either.

Edited by Mr E on Tuesday 14th April 20:42

[mart77]

i'm just having a look now mate.i definately want one.is it better to try and get a jap or uk one?also what should i look out for when viewing them?whats their bad points?also i know i'm being a pain but any ideas what mine is worth?it's an m reg silver gt.the whole car is standard.the body work is mint apart from a slight scratch on the front wing.it's done 130,000 miles its just had a new exhaust, cam belt was done at 106,000,loads of toyota history and mot'd till jan 2010,no smoke drives lovely no knocks(just not quick enough)lol.

[Mr E]

Imports and UK cars are pretty much exactly the same. UK cars are easier to insure.
WRC models go no faster and are really not worth any premium IMHO.

Only a couple of common faults - the trick front suspension needs replacing every 60K or so (bloody figure of 8 joints) and the rear diff mounts fail (hard throttle in 3rd or 4th, lift and listen for a thud from the back end). The diff mount is about 100 quid to fix. The suspension is rather more expensive, budget 500 quid plus.

Clutches will cost serious money to replace if it needs doing.

It's a 30K plus high performance car. It has an thirst for fuel, consumables and service bills to match.

Go in with eyes wide open, get a bad example and she'll empty your account in a heartbeat.

Get a good one, and it's pretty much bomb proof cross country fun. A friend has 160K of very hard miles on his 1994 car and she's still running fine.

http://www.celica-club.co.uk/wiki/index.php/ST205_...

[mart77]

cheers mate you've been most helpfull.

[Mr E]

np dude.