Toyota Celica ST202

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Car:
* Toyota Celica ST202

Engine:
* 3S-GE rev III
* EGR removed
* JDM ECU
* NGK spark plugs and ignition cables
* custom cooling plate
* oil catch tank
* performance:
~174 KM @7276 rpm
~183 Nm @4853 rpm

Transmission:
* EXEDY clutch

Suspension:
* KAYABA Excel G shocks
* TEIN springs
* all rubber bushings switched to poliurethane

Brakes:
* front - Mikoda grooved, drilled discs with Kashiyama pads
* rear - OEM discs with Kashiyama pads
* steel braided brake lines

Exhaust:
* CAT removed

Intake:
* OEM intake with Pipercross filter

Wheels:
* summer: DragWheels DR-9 17" with Bridgestone Potenza RE002 215/45/17
* winter: OEM VI gen. rims, front - Continental Winter TS830 195/65/15; rear - Pirelli SottoZero 195/65/15

Interior:
* Kouki front and rear seats (barnfind)
* VDO gauges: oil pressure, oil temeprature, voltometer
* JDM speedometer (up to only 180 kph)
* after FL ST202 3-spoke steering wheel

Audio:
* Toyota TF4301 radio
* Toyota TM0561 CD changer
* SD & USB digital changer
* OEM speakers with front tweeters

Body:
* CeramicPro 9H coating
* TRD body kit - front, rear spats and sideskirts
* GT4 front
* USDM rearlights with cornerlights and double position lights
* folding mirrors
* bonnet gas struts
* side rain guards
* custom towbar (we are using it to pull sailing boat or to transport bikes on a hanger)

Short story:

I have found this car on the Internet. After totalling my previous car which was EJ6 Civic I was still keen to Japanese cars. I could have hardly found anything interesting until August 2009. Basically speaking I bought myself a car as a birthday present. Previous owner told me that he brought it from Italy (in fact there is Italian manual in the glove box) and documents says that he owned for three years.

This Celica was improperly LPG-powered and despite removing this installation engine was very fatigued and it only lasted for about a year in my possession. As it was the most straight-forward solution I decided to buy other engine and change it. New timing belt, tensioner, waterpump, gaskets and o-rings were installed everywhere they were needed.

In the meantime I was taking care of all necessary maintenance so besides new suspension, new intake filter, new ignition system and few more little bits the whole car received respray in July 2013. Color remained the same - Toyota 199 Alpine Silver.
I stripped it and a professional paintshop did the rest.

While all windows were cut out I decided to buy new windshield as the old one was rather scratched and driving in the night wasn't much of a pleasure.
During this operation car gained new front look which is just a GT4 ST205 front bumper and bonnet. It may seem improper for NA engine and FWD, but in my opinion it looks great and makes car go on lower temperatures while on track.

It is worth to say that it was my daily car since 2009 until 2015 when I decided to grab a Vectra station wagon.

Now Celica is used approximately once a week, being stored in warm garage in the meantime.

I still have some plans which include LSD E56 gearbox and custom straightpipe exhaust.
But the most important is to keep it in mint condition and working fine.

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