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86 GT-S *Rebuild Done*

Discussion in 'Your 4th Gen beauty' started by 86CelicaGTS, Mar 18, 2009.

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  1. 89celicagt

    89celicagt Well-Known Member Staff Member Super Moderator Donated!

    Re: 86 GT-S

    Glad to hear you're not selling, it's a nice wip you have going :twisted:

    As for the oild leak, check that you're oil filter has the o-ring and/or is tight. It is also possible that the o-ring shrunk on you and it's leaking :?
    -K
     
    89celicagt, Jun 2, 2009
    #21
  2. 86CelicaGTS

    86CelicaGTS Well-Known Member

    Re: 86 GT-S

    its definately not the filter
     
    86CelicaGTS, Jun 4, 2009
    #22
  3. 86CelicaGTS

    86CelicaGTS Well-Known Member

    Re: 86 GT-S

    New springs ordered! 1.6 inch drop. Then I get to install my Kyb gr2 struts along with them, can't wait to see the results. And I'm also hoping to pick up some 7th gen gts rims on the 20th for $160. If I get the rims I'm gonna spray em white then save up for the rubber to go with them, then I'll be lowered and have nice wheels :D
     
    86CelicaGTS, Jun 10, 2009
    #23
  4. Alwayzsidewayz

    Alwayzsidewayz ST162 Guru Donated!

    Re: 86 GT-S

    Sounds like a great plan..rims in white will look great :D
     
    Alwayzsidewayz, Jun 11, 2009
    #24
  5. Stig

    Stig ST162 Guru Donated!

    Re: 86 GT-S

    I like the std silver rims - if these are the ones you're talking about?
    I think silver (like you already have) will make it look more aggressive in 16in with 5 spokes,
    painting them will immediately make the car look pimped out

    [​IMG]

    You will need 2x10mm+ spacers for the rears - mine don't fill the rear arches like they should.
    I have 205/50/16 but you may decide to use wider tyres and ignore the spacer.

    Be aware that painting the rims may draw unwanted attention of the fuzz kind, the car looks
    like a really good std example - why change that?
    I'd also strongly recommend photoshopping the car first with the different colours, to see
    which you prefer, white will look good but you may prefer the look of Alwayz's black rims or
    something else?

    [​IMG]
     
    Stig, Jun 11, 2009
    #25
  6. 86CelicaGTS

    86CelicaGTS Well-Known Member

    Re: 86 GT-S

    yeah im buying 25mm spacers for the rear also ^^. and idk about the paint, i personally think it would look good, but black is another option, either white or black idk, but i dunno, we'll see!
     
    86CelicaGTS, Jun 11, 2009
    #26
  7. 86CelicaGTS

    86CelicaGTS Well-Known Member

    Re: 86 GT-S

    removed cruise control, gave the gas pedal a mich lighter feel and better response, and looks good :D
    [​IMG]
     
    86CelicaGTS, Jun 19, 2009
    #27
  8. 86CelicaGTS

    86CelicaGTS Well-Known Member

    Re: 86 GT-S

    update
    got my springs today :D
    heres my parts to install this week:
    1.6 inch drop b&g springs, kyb gr-2 struts, already did the fronts just have to do the rears, and then i will re install the strut bars, hopefully my ride is muuuch stiffer than stock, my stock springs are f'd so my body roll is horrid right now. heres a parts pic:
    [​IMG]
     
    86CelicaGTS, Jun 23, 2009
    #28
  9. rev_head

    rev_head Well-Known Member Donated!

    Re: 86 GT-S

    now thats an update hehe
    good stuf man
     
    rev_head, Jun 23, 2009
    #29
  10. 86CelicaGTS

    86CelicaGTS Well-Known Member

    Re: 86 GT-S

    :D
     
    86CelicaGTS, Jun 23, 2009
    #30
  11. Jake-89CelicaGT

    Jake-89CelicaGT Well-Known Member Donated!

    Re: 86 GT-S

    I didn't know there would be any difference in feel with the gas pedal by removing the cruise control... though maybe just for a weight reduction :S

    Quicker response eh? That's awesome!
     
    Jake-89CelicaGT, Jun 23, 2009
    #31
  12. Mafix

    Mafix Owner Staff Member Administrator Donated!

    Re: 86 GT-S

    damn, my vote for cleanest stock motor ever.
     
    Mafix, Jun 23, 2009
    #32
  13. 86CelicaGTS

    86CelicaGTS Well-Known Member

    Re: 86 GT-S

    It will be even cleaner once I take the ps hoses and reservoir out :) thanks
     
    86CelicaGTS, Jun 24, 2009
    #33
  14. 86CelicaGTS

    86CelicaGTS Well-Known Member

    Re: 86 GT-S

    Well I put the new struts and springs on the rear, couldn't do the fronts due to the lack of a compressor, but I'm very happy with how the rear looks and I have muuch less body roll when breaking, I really need an alignment cuz now there is waay too much positive camber..I have camber bolts but don't know how to install them..can't wait to put the fronts on! Only bad thing is that I need a newrear sway bar link now and I busted the shit out of my thumb...will put some pics up soon !
     
    86CelicaGTS, Jun 25, 2009
    #34
  15. rev_head

    rev_head Well-Known Member Donated!

    Re: 86 GT-S

    no no you dont "need" a new end link... youve decided to upgrade haha while your at it get a whiteline rear sway bar, best thing iv done to mine :)

    keep it up

    P.S removing PS hose and resevior, dont tell me your removing power streeing?
     
    rev_head, Jun 25, 2009
    #35
  16. 86CelicaGTS

    86CelicaGTS Well-Known Member

    Re: 86 GT-S

    already did haha...
    and ya i basically dont have a rear sway bar right now cause one of the links both bolts are stripped, the little allen key part inside...and they're so rusted its not even funny...
     
    86CelicaGTS, Jun 25, 2009
    #36
  17. 86CelicaGTS

    86CelicaGTS Well-Known Member

    Re: 86 GT-S

    rear springs
    before:
    [​IMG]
    after:
    [​IMG]
     
    86CelicaGTS, Jun 25, 2009
    #37
  18. 86CelicaGT-S

    86CelicaGT-S Well-Known Member

    Re: 86 GT-S

    Looks sooooo sexy. Damn man great job. With some low profile tires and nice rims it'll be awesome! I bet it'd look EVEN better with the mud flaps removed...I'm thinking of doing that with mine. I took my front right mud flap off and now it barely stays on because the holes the bolts sat it are completely rusted out so before removing them only the rust was holding them in.
     
    86CelicaGT-S, Jun 28, 2009
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  19. Stig

    Stig ST162 Guru Donated!

    Re: 86 GT-S

    Man, it looks good but I'm fed up replacing front spoilers every time
    I hit a speed bump or try get up a driveway.

    Also check your cambers or you'll start eating the inside of your tyres
     
    Stig, Jun 29, 2009
    #39
  20. 86CelicaGTS

    86CelicaGTS Well-Known Member

    Re: 86 GT-S

    actually it looks like it has too much positive camber on the back...wierd. but yeah when i get the fronts on ill get an alignment.
     
    86CelicaGTS, Jun 29, 2009
    #40
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