http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/ Toyota forums for owners and enthusiasts en Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:35:09 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/v2/misc/rss.jpg http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/ http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/muscle_bound89/1620-finding-91-celica-gt4-bumper-hood.html Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:01:02 GMT Would anyone know where to find an OEM 1991 celica GT4 hood and front bumper? Also is there any parts I need for the conversion? or will it just bolt right up? I am buying a 91 celica GTS. I was told my best bet was to find a half cut gt4 so I can get the turbo 3sgte motor and all the... Would anyone know where to find an OEM 1991 celica GT4 hood and front bumper?

Also is there any parts I need for the conversion? or will it just bolt right up?
I am buying a 91 celica GTS.

I was told my best bet was to find a half cut gt4 so I can get the turbo 3sgte motor and all the other parts. ]]> muscle_bound89 http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/muscle_bound89/1620-finding-91-celica-gt4-bumper-hood.html http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/traci-squyres/1602-2002-camry-head-gasket-oil-leak.html Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:34:22 GMT I have a 2002 Camry 2.4L, 228,000 mi. that is blowing voluminous clouds of blue smoke on start up, has a fairly substantial oil leak inside right front tire and is starting to lose coolant. Failed smog due to error codes. I'm looking for a CAP certified repair shop in the San Diego area that has experience with time serts. I'd like to go with the NS300L inserts. Any recommendations? ]]> Traci Squyres http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/traci-squyres/1602-2002-camry-head-gasket-oil-leak.html http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/muscle_bound89/1589-celica-turbo-kit-2-2l-engine-94-camry.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:11:17 GMT I have a 94 Camry with the 2.2L engine the same one as what the celicas have. Does anyone know what size turbo would be good to put on it. I have found a lot of the turbo parts for it turbo manifold, down pipe. Also should I change out pistons for compression? Are there any good turbo kits... I have a 94 Camry with the 2.2L engine the same one as what the celicas have. Does anyone know what size turbo would be good to put on it. I have found a lot of the turbo parts for it turbo manifold, down pipe. Also should I change out pistons for compression?

Are there any good turbo kits out there for them. I have only been looking on ebay for turbo stuff.

Also my camry is an automatic. is it possible to put a manual transmission on it from a celica? ]]> muscle_bound89 http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/muscle_bound89/1589-celica-turbo-kit-2-2l-engine-94-camry.html http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/muscle_bound89/1568-celica-parts-camry.html Fri, 23 Sep 2011 22:51:25 GMT Hellow folks Im just wondering if anyone has done this. From what I have researched the 4 cylinder 2.2 leater camry motor is the same one as what the MR2 and Celica has. I want to to see about doing a turbo for the motor. Does anyone have a turbod 2.2 leater celica that is turbod? and how... Hellow folks Im just wondering if anyone has done this.
From what I have researched the 4 cylinder 2.2 leater camry motor is the same one as what the MR2 and Celica has.

I want to to see about doing a turbo for the motor. Does anyone have a turbod 2.2 leater celica that is turbod? and how much horse power will it be rated at once all the work is done or would it be better do do a v6 swap?

I have looked up about just every part but is the exhaust the same set up for the celica and is it possible for me to do a transmission swap from an automatic camry trans to a celica manual trans. Basically will all the parts from a celica bolt up to the camrys 2.2 Leater engine? turbo intake manifold, pistons, exhaust, transmission ]]> muscle_bound89 http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/muscle_bound89/1568-celica-parts-camry.html http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/muscle_bound89/1567-celica-parts-camry.html Fri, 23 Sep 2011 22:50:30 GMT Hellow folks Im just wondering if anyone has done this. From what I have researched the 4 cylinder 2.2 leater camry motor is the same one as what the MR2 and Celica has. I want to to see about doing a turbo for the motor. Does anyone have a turbod 2.2 leater celica that is turbod? and how... Hellow folks Im just wondering if anyone has done this.
From what I have researched the 4 cylinder 2.2 leater camry motor is the same one as what the MR2 and Celica has.

I want to to see about doing a turbo for the motor. Does anyone have a turbod 2.2 leater celica that is turbod? and how much horse power will it be rated at once all the work is done or would it be better do do a v6 swap?

I have looked up about just every part but is the exhaust the same set up for the celica and is it possible for me to do a transmission swap from an automatic camry trans to a celica manual trans. Basically will all the parts from a celica bolt up to the camrys 2.2 Leater engine? turbo intake manifold, pistons, exhaust, transmission ]]> muscle_bound89 http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/muscle_bound89/1567-celica-parts-camry.html http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/muscle_bound89/1565-94-camry-4-cylinder-super-charge.html Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:05:50 GMT Just wondering if it is possible to super charge a 4 cylinder camry. I have a 94 2.2L Camry. What is the process, parts ill need. I would like to do a turbo if I swaped out the engine for a v6 but from what I hear to super charge an engine dosent need a lot of modification justs bolts on. ... Just wondering if it is possible to super charge a 4 cylinder camry. I have a 94 2.2L Camry. What is the process, parts ill need.

I would like to do a turbo if I swaped out the engine for a v6 but from what I hear to super charge an engine dosent need a lot of modification justs bolts on. Can anyone give me any hints and links for good kits. ]]> muscle_bound89 http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/muscle_bound89/1565-94-camry-4-cylinder-super-charge.html http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/muscle_bound89/1563-black-matt-vinyl-rims-rear-windshield-gen-3-camry.html Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:54:11 GMT hey folks. I saw a video on youtube of somewone wraping their rims with the black vinyl. Im thinking of doing that with the OEM camry hubcaps for my winter tires. Also most of my grey interior. HOw much should I need to do the dash board? the most I can find on ebay is 2 feet with by 10 feet... hey folks. I saw a video on youtube of somewone wraping their rims with the black vinyl. Im thinking of doing that with the OEM camry hubcaps for my winter tires. Also most of my grey interior. HOw much should I need to do the dash board? the most I can find on ebay is 2 feet with by 10 feet length. I think I would need maby like 4 feet in with by like 10 feet in lenght any info on vinyl?


Also I have a 2 door 94 camy the rear windshield got all scratched up a few years ago because I got stuck in snow and it kicked up rocks. Is there any way of buffing out scratches in glass. Or is there any glass website that can replace them.. I had the other windows replaced and they said they dont make them anymore. ]]> muscle_bound89 http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/muscle_bound89/1563-black-matt-vinyl-rims-rear-windshield-gen-3-camry.html http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/muscle_bound89/1562-smd-leds-instrument-cluster.html Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:52:29 GMT I jerry riged some SMD LEDs in my instrument cluster. I striped the origional bulbs and put the new LEDs in the stock bulb sockets. After I installed everything back into the instrument cluster everything worked fine then they started blinking can anyone give me some info on how to stop them from... I jerry riged some SMD LEDs in my instrument cluster. I striped the origional bulbs and put the new LEDs in the stock bulb sockets. After I installed everything back into the instrument cluster everything worked fine then they started blinking can anyone give me some info on how to stop them from doing that.

I could have opted for just that sticker that goes over the guages but I wanted it to look stock so I just used blue leds. ]]> muscle_bound89 http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/muscle_bound89/1562-smd-leds-instrument-cluster.html http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/muscle_bound89/1551-87-88-supra-seats-94-camry.html Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:27:05 GMT My dad has a set of like 88 Supra seats in storage. I was thinking about putting them in my 94 and re upholstering all the seats. Will those seats bolt right up to the camrys or will there need to be some modding? My dad has a set of like 88 Supra seats in storage. I was thinking about putting them in my 94 and re upholstering all the seats. Will those seats bolt right up to the camrys or will there need to be some modding? ]]> muscle_bound89 http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/muscle_bound89/1551-87-88-supra-seats-94-camry.html http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/genew1/1549-sensible-driving.html Sun, 28 Aug 2011 15:00:34 GMT How to drive sensibly

1. Stay "close" to the speed limit. In most locales it's not practical to drive the speed limit. You run into an effect I call the "CK Curve" effect.



Hopefully this posts. If not or if you're more curious please see...

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications...speedincidence

2. Realize that Stupidity is considerable. Many folks do not think before they do things. Some folks put their brains on "auto pilot" and refuse to think at all.

3. People who are stupid do not realize that they are stupid.

4. Assuming the worst is a good way to make the worst happen. If you expect someone to act dumb and try to preempt it you are likely to inspire them to be stupid.

5. Some people are clueless, complacent or selfish. You're not going to change them.

I despise the behavior of riding in the left lane. I think that it's lazy and foolish. All I've noticed is that I get upset. Those who do it don't feel a thing.

6. In the end you can't really influence anyone but yourself.


Since I've given up trying to stay ahead of the stupid/clueless people I am more calm and happy.

I save a lot of money. My gas consumption rate decreased from 31 miles per gallon to roughly 38 to 42 miles per gallon. That's a considerable amount of savings, about a 22 to 35 percent improvement in gas mileage. I've also correspondingly reduced tire wire and power train wear.

The amount of time that I spend on a commute slightly increased, by about ten minutes per trip. To me the time savings were not worth the aggravation and risk of a speeding ticket.

I've reduced the likelihood of a speeding ticket. I've reduced the likelihood of having a wreck. I've reduced the likelihood of having a fist fight/gun battle with other angry drivers.

The amount of aggression that I have when I get to work has dropped dramatically. I feel a lot better these days at work. I don't lash out at people.


People do not believe that I have changed my ways. I don't care all that much. I know what I've done. ]]> GeneW1 http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/genew1/1549-sensible-driving.html http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/steve-winter/1547-complaint-filed-nc-dept-justice-against-mark-jacobson-toyota-durham-nc.html Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:11:35 GMT NC Department of Justice VehComplaintID 1197 False advertising complaint filed 8-19-2011 with the North Carolina Dept of Justice against Mark Jacobson Toyota of Durham NC and Toyota USA Attached to complaint was Title application showing Prius III, screen shot of Google search for VIN showing... NC Department of Justice VehComplaintID 1197
False advertising complaint filed 8-19-2011 with the North Carolina Dept of Justice against Mark Jacobson Toyota of Durham NC and Toyota USA Attached to complaint was Title application showing Prius III, screen shot of Google search for VIN showing the car advertised as a Prius III and the sales contract.

Mark Jacobson Toyota of Durham NC is engaged in ongoing false advertising. On their website they claim to guarantee complete customer satisfaction which is not true. My case alone is proof of that.

On 6-25-2011 I was sold a 2011 Toyota Prius II that was stated by the sales person and everyone involved to be a Prius III for $29714.40 A few days later I discovered it to only be a Prius 2 even though they even stated Prius III on the title documentation.

I have a web printout of a Google search of the VIN that shows them advertising it as a Prius III. While not denying their false advertising they only offered to roll back the deal. That was unacceptable to us because of the time and effort in securing financing and that there were no other low mileage Prius models available.

The dealership was well aware of the time and energy we had spent obtaining financing and they were aware that there were no low mileage or new Prius cars available so they knew that their offer to roll back the deal would not be acceptable.

To establish that an advertisement is false, a plaintiff must prove five things: (1) a false statement of fact has been made about the advertiser's own or another person's goods, services, or commercial activity; (2) the statement either deceives or has the potential to deceive a substantial portion of its targeted audience; (3) the deception is also likely to affect the purchasing decisions of its audience; (4) the advertising involves goods or services in interstate commerce; and (5) the deception has either resulted in or is likely to result in injury to the plaintiff. The most heavily weighed factor is the advertisement's potential to injure a customer. The injury is usually attributed to money the consumer lost through a purchase that would not have been made had the advertisement not been misleading. False statements can be defined in two ways: those that are false on their face and those that are implicitly false.

I believe that Mark Jacobson Toyota in Durham NC has met all 5 legal criteria for false advertising both in the matter of their fraudulent guarantee of complete customer satisfaction AND in the matter of deceiving me with my purchase.

I was enticed to spend more money than I had intended in part because I was told that I was buying a Prius III. It was only after the purchase that I discovered the internet advertising that also made the false claim.

I would like to add Toyota USA to this complaint as they knowingly allow false advertising ]]> Steve Winter http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/steve-winter/1547-complaint-filed-nc-dept-justice-against-mark-jacobson-toyota-durham-nc.html http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/muscle_bound89/1540-looking-rod-millen-lip-kit-94-camry.html Sun, 07 Aug 2011 02:30:16 GMT Does anyone know where to get the Rod Millen front lip kit for a 94 Camry? Check out my car on cardomain Just search Muscle_bound89 and rate my ride. Does anyone know where to get the Rod Millen front lip kit for a 94 Camry? Check out my car on cardomain Just search Muscle_bound89 and rate my ride. ]]> muscle_bound89 http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/muscle_bound89/1540-looking-rod-millen-lip-kit-94-camry.html http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/genew1/1526-verso.html Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:27:24 GMT While my Toyota was in the shop I rented a Nissan Verso.

I'm not even sure about the year this vehicle. It didn't have head side airbags so I expect it was before 2009. I just drove it.

Opinions - The car had many more "gadgets" than my 2008 Toyota but not as many as a typical American car.

Among other things -

- Electronic door locks went to lock at 20Km/hr. Whatever....

- There is an electronic Overdrive button. I wanted a stick but all they had were ATs.

- All electric door locks.

- Electric windows.

The car had AC and a CD player.

Other Impressions - The car handled well. Acceleration is fair. The brakes were "grabby" compared to my Toyota. The car seems more powerful than my Toyota, less effort to reach certain speeds.

Fuel efficiency was very good. I drove 150 miles to consume a third of the tank by gas gauge. It's probably comparable to my Toyota, 32 to 40 MPG.

I checked out the engine compartment - like my Toyota it has ample "breathing room" under the hood.

I prefer my Toyota. It's more compact than a Verso. I would buy a Verso. ]]> GeneW1 http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/genew1/1526-verso.html http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/rningonfumes/1496-im-frugal-part-2-money-vs.html Sat, 14 May 2011 07:41:00 GMT ..the environment.

The people who don't know me was well as some of my most close confidants might construe what I do to be environmentally friendly. If you know me, then you know my main motivation is money. The friends will see what I do and then figure how how it relates to cost savings.

Now on the face of the things I do, it looks like I'm being a good person in the environmental sense (did I say that right?). Bullshit, it saves money it just happens to look good. In this PC, do it for the environment, make an American feel bad for being who he is, lets not offend anyone, the gov'ment knows how to spend your money better world, I'm saying I did it because it just made sense. I don't say anything because people will think what they will and I don't care that they didn't realize that "it was the money, stupid."

I turn off the lights when I leave the room because it's cheaper on the bill. The A/C isn't on because it's 80 degrees and I don't feel like paying for the 10 degree difference. Cans and bottles get recycled because I want my damn 5 cents back. Your cans and bottles get recycled by me because I want your 5 cents in my pocket. I drive 55 not because Carter was right (which he may have been on this part)...but because it saves me gas at the pump. I can go on...

What I am saying is that there doesn't need to be such a division. Many daily concerns are actually common to both sides of the aisle. For this post, I'll just stick to the environment. Whether you're doing it for the future children of China or India or to stay off of foreign oil, it's the same damn difference. **China or India because those of us here in America who advocate doing things for the future children tend not to be the ones who have children or have very few children. **

Either side is so busy spiting (-ing ending for spite?) one another that they don't see the commonality?

So yes, I do things which are good for the environment because it saves me money and what is wrong with that? ]]> RningOnFumes http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/rningonfumes/1496-im-frugal-part-2-money-vs.html http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/rningonfumes/1474-im-frugal.html Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:45:57 GMT ...not cheap.



Cheap is exactly what it is, cheap. Cheap goods break easily, cheap hardware malfunction faster, cheap whores have more STDs. I don't do Cheap. Now frugal on the other hand, I am totally into.

My interpretation of frugal is the conscientious use of money for goods. Where one who is cheap values the price, one who is frugal will value the quality and has the patience to wait until the price comes down. Frugality allows me to buy something for top dollar if it is really needed. Frugality also allows me to to spend on the cheapest item possible if there is no comparable substitution which may have more quality.


To be continued.... ]]> RningOnFumes http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/blogs/rningonfumes/1474-im-frugal.html