Any views on a Celica GT4 ?
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Any views on a Celica GT4 ?
I'm bored of my ST170, nice car but too dull.
My ideal next car would be a Late low milage Escort Cossie. but I don't think I'm going to find one for less than 8k, which is all I'll have.
I've always liked the 4 headlight shaped Celica GT4 (st205) , I can get a low mileage 1996/97 model for 8k
It will be my main car, so I need something reliable and really want ABS and aircon.
Anyone had any experience of them or can suggest something else quick and modern ?
Thanks guys
My ideal next car would be a Late low milage Escort Cossie. but I don't think I'm going to find one for less than 8k, which is all I'll have.
I've always liked the 4 headlight shaped Celica GT4 (st205) , I can get a low mileage 1996/97 model for 8k
It will be my main car, so I need something reliable and really want ABS and aircon.
Anyone had any experience of them or can suggest something else quick and modern ?
Thanks guys
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8k really, maybe 10k tops
Civic is too much hard work and ugly.
Won't be doing too many mods, just exhaust and a little tweak on the boost to 300bhp
Civic is too much hard work and ugly.
Won't be doing too many mods, just exhaust and a little tweak on the boost to 300bhp
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Lots of very usefull info in these likks:
http://www.gtfours.co.uk/
http://www.gt4oc.net/
http://www.celica-club.co.uk/
http://www.celica-gt4.co.uk/
http://www.celicatech.com/
http://www.rallygt4.com/
http://www.toyotacelicaonline.com/
http://www.gtfours.co.uk/
http://www.gt4oc.net/
http://www.celica-club.co.uk/
http://www.celica-gt4.co.uk/
http://www.celicatech.com/
http://www.rallygt4.com/
http://www.toyotacelicaonline.com/
#6
Lots more info below.........I did actually look in to getting one.....
Aftermarket Parts
http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/
http://www.fensport.co.uk/products.htm
http://www.toyheadauto.com/Performan..._Bushings.html
Technical info
http://opc.mr2oc.com/
http://www.carmanuals.btinternet.co.uk/
Celica GT4 specialist breaker (based in cornwall but ship parts to you)
http://www.tcbperformanceparts.co.uk/welcome.htm
http://www.tcbparts.co.uk/
ST165 & ST185 common faults:
Failed electric aerial (new one is over Ł200)
Radiator cap failure
Intermittent starter motor (tcb Ł40.00)
Rusted sunroof
Rear defogger element failure (new rear glass is over Ł400)
engine oil leaks
gearbox oil leaks
Aircon compressor failure (look for flashing aircon light)
Clutch wear
Turbo inlet & outlet pipe splits
TVIS butterfly valve rattle (at over 4300rpm)
Check engine light code 54 (intercooler water level low) - not a big deal
Aftermarket Parts
http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/
http://www.fensport.co.uk/products.htm
http://www.toyheadauto.com/Performan..._Bushings.html
Technical info
http://opc.mr2oc.com/
http://www.carmanuals.btinternet.co.uk/
Celica GT4 specialist breaker (based in cornwall but ship parts to you)
http://www.tcbperformanceparts.co.uk/welcome.htm
http://www.tcbparts.co.uk/
ST165 & ST185 common faults:
Failed electric aerial (new one is over Ł200)
Radiator cap failure
Intermittent starter motor (tcb Ł40.00)
Rusted sunroof
Rear defogger element failure (new rear glass is over Ł400)
engine oil leaks
gearbox oil leaks
Aircon compressor failure (look for flashing aircon light)
Clutch wear
Turbo inlet & outlet pipe splits
TVIS butterfly valve rattle (at over 4300rpm)
Check engine light code 54 (intercooler water level low) - not a big deal
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Bullet proof a mate had one for 4 years, in that time it was thrashed non stop without failure.
Std turbo only good for 1.2bar max or it snaps.
Oh with just decat, exhaust, filter and uprated fuel pump it set a 13.9 sec 1/4 the boost controller was set to 1.2bar. Not bad for a car weighing 1400+kg.
Std turbo only good for 1.2bar max or it snaps.
Oh with just decat, exhaust, filter and uprated fuel pump it set a 13.9 sec 1/4 the boost controller was set to 1.2bar. Not bad for a car weighing 1400+kg.
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Originally Posted by lancia delta 6 times WRC
Oh with just decat, exhaust, filter and uprated fuel pump it set a 13.9 sec 1/4 the boost controller was set to 1.2bar. Not bad for a car weighing 1400+kg.
we managed a 13.17 with pretty much the same spec except the fuel pump. clutch needs fixing now though!
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From what I've read the main thing letting the GT4 down is the weight, but I guess that Toyota over engineering everything, after all a Saxo is nice and light, but its made out of fags packets and falls apart
Thanks for the positive feedback.
If I can get one for 8k I will have enough to get the Capri back on the road too
Thanks for the positive feedback.
If I can get one for 8k I will have enough to get the Capri back on the road too
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Originally Posted by FasterFords
From what I've read the main thing letting the GT4 down is the weight, but I guess that Toyota over engineering everything, after all a Saxo is nice and light, but its made out of fags packets and falls apart
Thanks for the positive feedback.
If I can get one for 8k I will have enough to get the Capri back on the road too
Thanks for the positive feedback.
If I can get one for 8k I will have enough to get the Capri back on the road too
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Originally Posted by lancia delta 6 times WRC
Oh with just decat, exhaust, filter and uprated fuel pump it set a 13.9 sec 1/4 the boost controller was set to 1.2bar. Not bad for a car weighing 1400+kg.
we managed a 13.17 with pretty much the same spec except the fuel pump. clutch needs fixing now though!
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Originally Posted by FasterFords
From what I've read the main thing letting the GT4 down is the weight, but I guess that Toyota over engineering everything,
Exactly. Standard car is more of a GT cruiser then sports car unfortunately. Still some say it's best handling of homologation specials (as standard). ST205 has 3 LSDs and pretty advanced engine, braking systems. Weak link as in any transverse engined 4WD is the gearbox.
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Originally Posted by lancia delta 6 times WRC
Originally Posted by MD Cos
Originally Posted by lancia delta 6 times WRC
Oh with just decat, exhaust, filter and uprated fuel pump it set a 13.9 sec 1/4 the boost controller was set to 1.2bar. Not bad for a car weighing 1400+kg.
we managed a 13.17 with pretty much the same spec except the fuel pump. clutch needs fixing now though!
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Originally Posted by Azrael
Originally Posted by FasterFords
From what I've read the main thing letting the GT4 down is the weight, but I guess that Toyota over engineering everything,
Exactly. Standard car is more of a GT cruiser then sports car unfortunately. Still some say it's best handling of homologation specials (as standard). ST205 has 3 LSDs and pretty advanced engine, braking systems. Weak link as in any transverse engined 4WD is the gearbox.
The gearbox should be OK with 300bhp though, and I won't be going over that.
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Originally Posted by FasterFords
Well I'm getting old now, so I like a bit of comfort, but still want some speed and thrills.
The gearbox should be OK with 300bhp though, and I won't be going over that.
The gearbox should be OK with 300bhp though, and I won't be going over that.
It schouldbe just fine a car for you. You schould check parts avalibility and competentent serviceman in your area though. They are Toyotas but still homologation specials, not true road cars so they might be braking down now and then.
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Originally Posted by marco polo
they are a bit on the heavy side but great cars , the running gear can take abause upto 350/380 bhp after that they will fail
as my mate has one and his is a genuine 380 and has blown the gearbox up twice now
cheers marco
as my mate has one and his is a genuine 380 and has blown the gearbox up twice now
cheers marco
must be something else wrong as gt4 boxes are well know for being strong and reliable, no one has any probs other than worn synchros at high mileage. Fensport cars were still running completely std boxes and diffs at 600bhp, he's only just now found the limit of the box.
st205 is the one to go for, std cars gave 250bhp and 5.7s to 60mph. 1/4m in about 13.9-14.2s. you can get 300bhp with a decat downpipe, filter and exhaust at 1.1 bar boost. mine runs mid4s 0-60mph and 100mph in 11.7s. excellent cars.
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