Need Help!!

[JinSRAD]

Dear JinSRAD,

Hahahahaha...I knew it's too good to be true and I already said earlier that u r one lucky fella man!! TRD Sport M version is infact the jewel in all Celica 7th Gen. It alone produced 210bhp on crank compare to a standard VVTL-i celica 190bhp only. Plus the chasis had been stiffen, u get TRD oil cooler somemore, TRD short shifter...walau weh...lucky u!! I used to put a booking fee for a unreg TRD Sport M b4 I get my current celica...when i think of it, I regreted that I cancel the purchase la. Reason for cancel...I don't like the color, the rear spoiler plus the previous owner go and put a knockoff Taiwan rims to that car..aiyo!!! Anyway, thanks for the advise JinSRAD and hoping to bump with ya sometime at Trial...take care and drive safe!!!

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Kah kah kah kah...ya la...u got that one right!! :proud:

Thank you for the compliment:wavey:!
Car might be powerful but the driver is kinda sissy
Had it for a good 3 yrs already and been itching a lot on changing to something different...

 

[red_celica]

Yo bro (JinSRAD),

Better a sissy driver than a reckless driver!!! Sissy driver still can upgrade skill wan..no rush bro. 3 years huh...mine's celica too...byk wear n tear n pain in the wallet to fix it...but damn, it's a freakin' good car and enjoyable to own too...one prob only...aftermarket parts support sini tak byk la mcm di US...oh ya, since u have the TRD Sport M...have u heard of FenSport Celica? Again, lucky u...thumbs up for u man!!!

 

[JinSRAD]

Yo bro (JinSRAD),

Better a sissy driver than a reckless driver!!! Sissy driver still can upgrade skill wan..no rush bro. 3 years huh...mine's celica too...byk wear n tear n pain in the wallet to fix it...but damn, it's a freakin' good car and enjoyable to own too...one prob only...aftermarket parts support sini tak byk la mcm di US...oh ya, since u have the TRD Sport M...have u heard of FenSport Celica? Again, lucky u...thumbs up for u man!!!

What is a FenSport Celica?
Not much money spent on my side besides the regular oil change and tyre change.
Recently changed out the battery, absorbers (bloody expensive since its the superstrut version), steering ball joints and bushings - not because they were worn but because I had ordered an entire 'rebuild' kit just to replace the old parts which I assumed were worn. Surprisingly, none of the parts showed any visible signs of wear. Quite confident that they could have lasted a couple more years.

Other than that, superb fuel economy, cheap roadtax, cheap insurance, cheap tyres and reliable electronics (only replaced a lightbulb from the rear lamp). We should go for a weekend drive before I sell off the car

 

[red_celica]

Wah...wan to sell the car somemore? Not sad meh? Sure want to upgrade is it?!! Getting a 350Z or a Integra DC5? Heh, http://www.fensport.co.uk/fensportcarsfiles/FensportNewCelica.htm ...juz click here man and see how this car got potential to be a giant killer...wish our JPJ would allowed such mods!!! Crazy man...

 

[JinSRAD]

Wah...wan to sell the car somemore? Not sad meh? Sure want to upgrade is it?!! Getting a 350Z or a Integra DC5? Heh, http://www.fensport.co.uk/fensportcarsfiles/FensportNewCelica.htm ...juz click here man and see how this car got potential to be a giant killer...wish our JPJ would allowed such mods!!! Crazy man...

Feeling kinda sad and reluctant to sell. But at same time feel really itchy; mainly due to the huge price drop for the 350z during the past one year. Noticed many young drivers cant afford to cough up the $$$ come the time to renew roadtax, insurance, installment, tyres and parts. Hoping to catch a desperate seller soon. When I first bought my Celica 3 yrs ago, 350z's were selling for DOUBLE the $$$. Now 350z's are so much more affordable. Saw a unit in mudah.com not too long ago selling for RM105k only. Unfortunately it had an auto tranny.

Dont really feel the urge to have a 'giant killer'. I believe the better known giant killers are the Evo's and Subaru's. Just want to have something different with a more luxurious interior to cruise around in. The Integra is a fantastic car too but the shape (which looks like a 2door Civic) doesnt really appeal to my taste.

Dont get me wrong, I've enjoyed my Celica for the past 3 yrs. Its a real fun car to drive. Its just the 'itch' from within.....

 

[red_celica]

Feeling kinda sad and reluctant to sell. But at same time feel really itchy; mainly due to the huge price drop for the 350z during the past one year. Noticed many young drivers cant afford to cough up the $$$ come the time to renew roadtax, insurance, installment, tyres and parts. Hoping to catch a desperate seller soon. When I first bought my Celica 3 yrs ago, 350z's were selling for DOUBLE the $$$. Now 350z's are so much more affordable. Saw a unit in mudah.com not too long ago selling for RM105k only. Unfortunately it had an auto tranny.

Dont really feel the urge to have a 'giant killer'. I believe the better known giant killers are the Evo's and Subaru's. Just want to have something different with a more luxurious interior to cruise around in. The Integra is a fantastic car too but the shape (which looks like a 2door Civic) doesnt really appeal to my taste.

Dont get me wrong, I've enjoyed my Celica for the past 3 yrs. Its a real fun car to drive. Its just the 'itch' from within.....

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Hahaha...how r u doin' bro?!!!

What did I said?! I knew it...keh keh keh! I knew it if u feel the itch to change ur ride, u might opt the 350Z man. That's a good choice man! I'm too purchased my car juz around urs too and I knew all about the price of the 350Z then..yup..it is double than our celica!! Plus, I also remember that the RX8 also cost nearly 190k that time around. Yes, it is now a good time for u to get ur hand on the 350Z but I might suggest u bro, be patience...wait for the grey importer to bring in the 370Z and I bet u that the 350Z will further drop it price!! I'm also waiting for a 'big' bonus of mine to rolling and I'm too felt tempted getting one but I feel torn between my dream car, which is the GTR34 vs the 350Z!! Hmmm...1 still got huge price tag and the other got huge road tax..hahaha...pening liao!! :hmmmm:

Regarding on the 'giant killer' matter, there's no doubt that the Evo and Scooby are the potential being one. But the Fensport Celica UK did surprise few when it too beat the Skyline and others. I mean bro...imagine anyone who drive a Evo, Scooby or Skyline got smoke by a Celica (if u convert like this wan la)?!!! Evo and Scooby, ppls can expect wan but Celica...

Anyway, got luck finding ur dream 350Z bro...oh ya...get the manual.... vroom vroom

Take care, drive safe!

 

[gsrTurbo9166]

Hi All,

Would like to share with you all about my problem, solution and price. (hope this can help those who having the same problem)

Problem:
1. When driving till 6krpm to activate the lift, the car jerk and then the rpm only climb till 7k. No lift at all. :'(
2. After constantly drive at 3-4k rpm engine light ON giving P1349 and P1656. :'(

Done to the car:
1. Change lift bolt.(Thanks to Barb and Steven on helping me to diagnose and able to get me a set of lift bolt)
2. Change OCV on the lift side. no more P1656 but P1349 still there.
3. Change rocker shaft and VVTi controller (Rocker shaft took me months to arrive from Japan)

After changing all the things above, my car is back. Tested on Wednesday 26th Aug 09, everything works fine. (Thanks to Kev who purposely drive my car from Gurney to my office just for my testing purpose)

Took my car yesterday 27th Aug 09. Tested it on the way back and everything works as per spec.

Price:
Lift Bolt: RM16 (done in KL)
OCV: Forgot how much, RM250 I think (done in Penang with no labour charge)
Rocker shaft: RM370
VVTi Controller: RM510 (done in Penang with labour charge for both rocker shaft and VVTi Controller at RM120)

Total: RM1066
(Will double confirm the price with the receipt)
Thanks to Chuan and others from TOM's Penang.

 

[Barbarian]

finally.... after months without Lift..... :) when are you gonna tune your pfc?