Great video! It’s only easy to replace aftermarket struts because they have a clip, the oem factory struts don’t have a clip you can pop off so you would have to heat up the 12 mm bolts to soften the locktite and then take them out.
Tip I have found to solve water ingress into the trunk area which happens with the Celica Gen 7: Remove side panels in trunk and the panel(s) by the rear quarter windows. Run seam sealer where the inner metal is tack welded around the rear quarter window. Also check the roof gutter rails. They can clip/pop/slide off. Sometimes underneath they can corrode. Clean rust and again add a sealant or something. Also sometimes water can get through the rear lights. Again you can seal.
That's my problem on rainy days. Sometimes the water gets in and sometimes it doesn't. I still don't understand why that is and I had to seal the sunroof and I still can't find the problem. But I found something strange In the trunk part and even with the rubber the water enters But your comment helped me understand many of the things that may be causing the problem. Thank you!!
@@isaacortiz9954 Any area where inner metal is tack welded to outer metal, it may be best to run a silicone sealer or similar along the joints. It is hidden by the interior plastic panels so it won't be seen but of course do your best to make a neat job. The quarter window is tricky as it is a tight area to work. Just take your time. But that is a main culprit. With regards to your sun roof there should be rain channels (drainage holes). These can be cleaned out with thin but stiff wire or an air compressor . Good luck.
I have a genuine TRD celica, replaced the struts with the cheapest ones I could find (think there was only 2 to chose from) and no issues. All that changes form the standart Celica and the TRD is the Interor, Rear bumper, front lower lip, Side skirts, Rear ploiler, Suspention (Struts and springs), Aloy wheels and possibly the ECU (mine has 191bhp). The genuine TRD spoiler (rear wing) is actuali very light and gives you 3 adjustent positons. all the TRD body kit was made by a company in Austria and I could'd stop notice that you are lacking the front lip, the part number is PZ402-1442-AB or you can just get any euro spec front lip from a model 2004 onwards. Let me know if you want the genuine toyota part numbers and i'll dig it up from my car.
Your celica looks amazing. You can replace the bottom part of the seat, which is very easy,4 14mm bolts from seat and 4 12mm bolts that hold the bottom part of the seat 😉
Those new struts are way too weak, get better ones. I've replaced my struts 3 times over the past 23 years on my 2001 Celica GTS. It's the most troublesome part in the whole car. Keep in mind too that in the winter they will lose pressure when it's cold and have reduced lift. Car looks great bro !
Love the channel Mitch I'm the complete opposite to you I put my car's back to stock I recently put my Celica TRD Sports M back to stock even down to the radio which I had to get from Japan my car is number 15 of 1200 built for the Japanese market I think it was better to put it back to stock because they are getting very rare now
I've tried three different sets/makes of boot struts. Each one seems to bend and slightly rub on the hatch. I give up 😒 And yes I did buy the correct ones
The fact that you came to my home state without me meeting you is crazy
Great video! It’s only easy to replace aftermarket struts because they have a clip, the oem factory struts don’t have a clip you can pop off so you would have to heat up the 12 mm bolts to soften the locktite and then take them out.
I CANT WAIT FOR THE SERIES FOR THE CELICA 🖤🖤🖤 thank god you got another one 🙌
Good move, and once that heavy spoiler is put on your chance of having your head flatten by the hatch and the dead struts goes down haha.
Definitely need to see a video of you fitting the supercharger I wanna do mine but would like more of an idea of what to do before I try myself
I have a 05 Celica gt and you love the badge! I'm modding it and think it would tie in super well!
Tip I have found to solve water ingress into the trunk area which happens with the Celica Gen 7: Remove side panels in trunk and the panel(s) by the rear quarter windows. Run seam sealer where the inner metal is tack welded around the rear quarter window. Also check the roof gutter rails. They can clip/pop/slide off. Sometimes underneath they can corrode. Clean rust and again add a sealant or something. Also sometimes water can get through the rear lights. Again you can seal.
That's my problem on rainy days. Sometimes the water gets in and sometimes it doesn't. I still don't understand why that is and I had to seal the sunroof and I still can't find the problem. But I found something strange In the trunk part and even with the rubber the water enters But your comment helped me understand many of the things that may be causing the problem. Thank you!!
@@isaacortiz9954 Any area where inner metal is tack welded to outer metal, it may be best to run a silicone sealer or similar along the joints. It is hidden by the interior plastic panels so it won't be seen but of course do your best to make a neat job. The quarter window is tricky as it is a tight area to work. Just take your time. But that is a main culprit. With regards to your sun roof there should be rain channels (drainage holes). These can be cleaned out with thin but stiff wire or an air compressor . Good luck.
I have a genuine TRD celica, replaced the struts with the cheapest ones I could find (think there was only 2 to chose from) and no issues. All that changes form the standart Celica and the TRD is the Interor, Rear bumper, front lower lip, Side skirts, Rear ploiler, Suspention (Struts and springs), Aloy wheels and possibly the ECU (mine has 191bhp). The genuine TRD spoiler (rear wing) is actuali very light and gives you 3 adjustent positons. all the TRD body kit was made by a company in Austria and I could'd stop notice that you are lacking the front lip, the part number is PZ402-1442-AB or you can just get any euro spec front lip from a model 2004 onwards. Let me know if you want the genuine toyota part numbers and i'll dig it up from my car.
Just did mine last night, very easy to do and deff worth it
Your celica looks amazing. You can replace the bottom part of the seat, which is very easy,4 14mm bolts from seat and 4 12mm bolts that hold the bottom part of the seat 😉
Those new struts are way too weak, get better ones. I've replaced my struts 3 times over the past 23 years on my 2001 Celica GTS. It's the most troublesome part in the whole car. Keep in mind too that in the winter they will lose pressure when it's cold and have reduced lift. Car looks great bro !
What part number for the better ones ? I have an OEM TRD wing on my GTS
Seat Back Cover - Toyota (71074-2G311-C3)
Cushion Cover - Toyota (71072-2G571-C1)
See if these work, left leather with airbag. Genuine parts are $$
Thank you!
Wow
$ 1,788.77
You are right!
Love the channel Mitch I'm the complete opposite to you I put my car's back to stock I recently put my Celica TRD Sports M back to stock even down to the radio which I had to get from Japan my car is number 15 of 1200 built for the Japanese market I think it was better to put it back to stock because they are getting very rare now
I want a sports m so bad! I will import one!
Man i look up to this dude. Great content
Nice video , im from Spain and i have a Toyota Celica t23 too . I love your videos and they are very useful to me
I don’t have the trd wing or the one you got on now but it’s heavy af
I've tried three different sets/makes of boot struts. Each one seems to bend and slightly rub on the hatch.
I give up 😒
And yes I did buy the correct ones
Watch my newest video
What's the part number for the struts?
Right it’s so heavy
Hey man, what ECU are you running on the Celica?
Hello Mister! Where would be a good place/website to buy a 2004-2005 Toyota Celica? Thanks