New Recaro seats and Sabelt harnesses...

ok, they're actually cell phone holders, but what a way to match my real recaro seats

Upcoming Drifter

This kid has talent! i hope his parents see something bright in his future in automobiles...

Random Oldschool: 1978 Mitsubishi Galant/Chrysler Sigma

Alright, its no longer "random oldschool of the week"... more like "of the moment".

Now, i present to you a wonderful example of an oldschool identity crisis. Also known as a Chrysler Sigma, this Mitsubishi Galant is a great looking restored member of the Diamond star Mafia.

This Galant belongs to fellow JNC member, DrSigma from down under.(for those of you who have been living in a cave... hes from Australia) where the Chrysler logo was super glued onto a Mitsubishi. i love how this car basically says, "hey im old. but i still look good."

1st Gen Celica swaps.... short list

so its come to my attention that many ppl on our 1stgencelica.com forum that motorswaps are still some of the most trendy topics. for those who are interested in an engine swap for their 1st gen celica and those who are just interested in knowing what us celica owners are up to heres a very short list of examples of some swaps for our beloved dragons:
again there is my swap, the 22rte

pros: relatively one of the easier swaps, easy power, relatively the cheaper of the bunch
cons: hard to find a 22rte block, hard to find the required pieces

there is the 22re

pros: probably even cheaper and easier than the 22rte, easy to find replacement and aftermarket parts

the 7mgte found from the mkIII supra

pros: awesome power, stock motor can give you high 12s on the 1/4, lots of available aftermarket parts, easy to find
cons: more expensive than the 22re/rte swaps, heard the 7m head gaskets leak alot

the 2rz from a 95+ tacoma

pros: tons of torque and power, newer engine fitted with more technological advancements
cons: need to be knowledgeable in fabrication.

the 1jz/2jz from mkIV supra

pros: the holy grail of toyota engines, tons of power/torque/awesomeness
cons: fabrication galore!!

the f20c/f22c from the s2000

pros: VTEC
cons: its a honda....... hahaha

Treasure Island meet: 1stgencelica/Norcal Nostalgics 7/18/09

a while back i Hosted a little get together over at Treasure Island, Ca... for those of you who do not know where that is located, it is a little naval island in between oakland and san francisco. what we thought to be a small gathering between a group of friends turned into something, how should i put this, quite larger than we expected...

Random Oldschool of the Week: Toyota Celica 1976 Toyota Celica Liftback

so again, excuse me for not posting anything up for a long time..... ive been really distracted. but i am back to bring you a car i think deserves alot of attention.

this beautiful 76 Celica belongs to SuperchargedRa29 from 1stgencelica.com

a very lovely example of the slight details; details that really set this liftback off. the nice stance that complements the konig rewinds, the lightweight fiberglass smiley bumpers... i could go on and on about how simple yet beautiful this car looks. the interior is nothing but pretty as well. (excuse the work being done to the centerconsole)

did i forget to mention just one more reason this celica deserves a little more attention?


20r supercharged.... i think that's why his member name is SuperchargedRa29. Could it be?

1975 Toyota Celica project build.. update 10/12/09

to revive this blog, i'd like to start off with the project. my celica has actually been out of commission for quite some time now. from a bad turbo oil leak, to a completely blown turbo. but i'd like to say that it is now back! yup! back!

basically, its a 91 300zx turbo. completely rebuilt!!! next plans are to fix suspension and steering, spark plug wire change out and new spark plugs. video you ask? forgive the bad quality and blown glass pack rattling