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July 15, 2011 8:48 a.m. 92CelicaHalfTrac SuperDork

pete240z wrote:

92CelicaHalfTrac wrote:

pete240z wrote:

They were very similar except the 200SX had an independent rear end similar to the 300ZX. The Celica has a solid axle.

I believe the GT-S has IRS, the GT/ST variants had the solid axle.

You sir are correct. I should have gotten the Celica since they came with those awesome flairs. As usual, I was buying the base, no options model and comparing them.

I still want an 85 GTS, or a nice late MKii Supra for those awesome flairs.

Rear window louvers are REQUIRED.
July 15, 2011 8:55 a.m. Rusted_Busted_Spit Dork

I have not even seen a Celica from that era around here for ever, very nice car.
July 15, 2011 10:10 a.m. ultraclyde HalfDork

Wow. That's astounding. Major score, congrats
July 15, 2011 10:24 a.m. Karl La Follette Dork

I like this thread !!!!
July 15, 2011 3:35 p.m. spnx New Reader

Oddly enough, before I even clicked on this thread, when I saw the subject title, the first thing that popped into my head was my old 1982 Celica (same body style, headlights not covered).

Well done. Good score. I still like that car. Not a ton of power, but with RWD, I sure did learn a lot about vehicle dynamics on gravel roads every summer, and driving around every winter.
July 15, 2011 4:50 p.m. pete240z SuperDork

I noticed on the sticker that the car was over $14,000. I pulled my 200SX to see what they were running. My base model was $9,464.00 and I think the comparable Turbo 200SX was in the similar price range.

Key to me for this car at the time was - fuel injection, IRS, rack/pinion, front/rear disc brakes, front/rear sway bars, and trim rings. (remember I was used to Corolla's, 210's, and 310's)
July 15, 2011 8:07 p.m. DuctTape&Bondo Reader

Wow that car is in great shape for its age! thanks for sharing. I want those wheels!
July 15, 2011 8:19 p.m. JohnGalt Reader

So clean. And one of my top five 80's jap cars. 7M Turbo or 1JZ swap anyone?
July 15, 2011 8:20 p.m. fast_eddie_72 Dork

2JZ
July 16, 2011 12:20 a.m. ReverendDexter SuperDork

NICE. Consider me incredibly jealous.

The one thing I know that's an issue on the 22R is that the driver's side timing chain guide is plastic, and they get destroyed, which allows the timing chain to start eating into the timing chain cover towards a coolant passage. When it finally cuts through, it looks like you've blown a headgasket as you get milkshake in the oil.

You can check this by popping off the valve cover (you probably need to replace the half-moon seals anyway, I'd be shocked if the rear one wasn't leaking at least a little) and shining a light down along the timing chain.

If you do see wear, talk to the guys at engnbldr. They sell a kit with a new timing set and steel guide for like $60. Those guys are also a good source for small hop up parts (cams, heads, oversized valves) that don't cost an arm and a leg like LC Engineering (though LCE makes some awesome stuff and I highly recommend going and drooling all over their website).
July 16, 2011 2:38 p.m. GTwannaB Reader

GTS Celicas are on my list of cars I really like, but people seem to ding them because they are heavier than the Corollas. From a enthusiast standpoint, how fun are they to drive?
July 16, 2011 3:47 p.m. 92CelicaHalfTrac SuperDork

GTwannaB wrote:

GTS Celicas are on my list of cars I really like, but people seem to ding them because they are heavier than the Corollas. From a enthusiast standpoint, how fun are they to drive?

They aren't that much heavier than Corollas, and arguably have a better suspension. And more power.

Are they not QUITE as tossable? Sure. But still fun. It's somewhat like comparing an M3 to a Miata. Both are good, but entirely differet.

They're pretty awesome to drive. That said, like all things back then, they could use some help in the spring rate department. They're a little wallow-y.

But so is a Corolla GTS.

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