I am about to purchase probably a used Celica in the next 2 months, I was just wondering... Lets say I bought a 2000, 2001, 2002, or 2003 Celica would I be able to buy the action package from Toyota? Another word, can I make a pre 04 model looks like a 04-05 model?
SURE U CAN...THE ONLY PROB U MIGHT RUN IN2 IS THAT THE TRD(ACTION PACKAGE) WILL FIT ANY OF THOSE YEARS...BUT TOYOTA CAME OUT W/ A TSUNAMI KIT FOR THE '05(FOR THE LAST YEAR)...OH AND THE 03-TO CURRENT MODEL W/ STOCK BODY LOOKS DIFFERENT(DIFF. FRONT BUMPER AND TAIL LIGHTS AND CHROME ROUND THE LISENCE UNIT...BUT OTHER THAN THAT U SHOULD B COOOOOO...
Originally posted by A_Bathing_Ape: I hit, what else, oh plus dome.
Yes you can and good idea. I wish I would have just gone to www.traderonline.com [traderonline.com] and picked up a good used Celica instead of spending so much on a new one. Since I'm changing every damn thing on the car with aftermarket parts anyway. When your ready, I will sell you my TRD kit. It's red and in perfect condition. I won 10 first place trophies last year with it. I don't know what it's worth yet. I'll find out and let you know if you do get a Celica.
if you want the previous action package, the front,side, and back will be easy to find. Forget about the wing though, its almost impossible, and if you do find one its freakin expensive. You can get the "like" trd wing if you want for a couple of bucks. There is another celica site out there as well, but dont make me name it b/c i'll probally get banned.
there are a couple small differences from 00-02 and 03+ the 03+ has a darker grey interior, matching amber light in the console/clock/radio and like jonz said, the stock front bumper is different because of a vent, the tail lights design is different and there's a chrome part on top of the trunk hatch
if you want to go trd action package, you probably shouldn't go to the dealership for one but instead, look for one that someone is selling. you'll save a lot of money.
heres my suggestion for you: i say go for a 2002 GTS, yes i know about the rev limiter, but it sounds like you have the money to buy an apexi pfc to replace its stock ecu or just go to the junk yard and get the ecu and O-2 sensor from a 2001/2000 GTS and swap it.
if you plan on getting a 2003+ dont plan on getting an Apexi PowerFC, because its not compatible.
now, you can find the TRD wing from people on here selling their's or find a replica and have a body shop work on it a bit to make it fit.
as for the Tsunami spoiler, the only place you can buy that from is from a Toyota dealer, which you are gonna have to give up your shifting-arm for.
The real TRD/Action Package wing costs $1100 from toyota themselves, imagine how much the Tsunami spoiler is gonna cost.
I've mastered the art of the After Image Technique.
BTW, i suggested the 2002 because, its around the middle of the production line of the celicas.
the rev limiter is the least of your worries, plus it can be easily changed by the things i suggested. but with an 03+ celica, changing it so that you can install the Apexi PowerFC is gonna be harder than it is on the 2000-2002 models.
Apexi PowerFC is the best replacement for the Celica's ECU. it performs the best.
I've mastered the art of the After Image Technique.
BTW, i suggested the 2002 because, its around the middle of the production line of the celicas.
the rev limiter is the least of your worries, plus it can be easily changed by the things i suggested. but with an 03+ celica, changing it so that you can install the Apexi PowerFC is gonna be harder than it is on the 2000-2002 models.
Apexi PowerFC is the best replacement for the Celica's ECU. it performs the best.
I just found out that the Action Package from Toyota cost 1,965, that sounds about right, considerin the fact that you said the wing alone will cost $1000.
So basically the I will be expecting to pay 2 G's for the action package. DAM
Last edited by AznUnlimitationZ; Oct 15, 2004 1:34pm.
Man, I just told you, I'll make you a good deal on my TRD kit. No need to waist that much money. You can get a good used Celica for a pretty low price and there are enough people selling tons of mods on here to completely trick it out. Cheap. Don't do like I did and buy everything new. That's how I messed up and have over 60g's in my Celica now.
Man, I just told you, I'll make you a good deal on my TRD kit. No need to waist that much money. You can get a good used Celica for a pretty low price and there are enough people selling tons of mods on here to completely trick it out. Cheap. Don't do like I did and buy everything new. That's how I messed up and have over 60g's in my Celica now.
You got AIM? How can we contact each other? I wanna ask you stuff.
How did you end up using 60g's ? Its kinda unbelievable.
Oh no!!!!!! Not again!!!!!! I posted a topic called "$60,000 Celica" and just got bashed all to hell by everybody on this site because I don't have pictures, since I'm in Iraq and the car is going from shop to shop right now. That topic had over 1500 views and I think about 200 replies which I tried to answer everybody. Never again will I say enything until my car is done and I have pictures. So just to give you a quick answer how I spent so much, here is just a few examples...23,000 on the car, 10,000 on the sound system, 6,000 on the turbo, 7,000 on the APR kit molded on, then all the other little things like suspension, seats, roll bar, nos, wheels, etc... But let me know if I can help with anything. We can just talk on here, that way others can join in if they want.
If you want the old Action Package, I suggest you just buy a 2000 or 2001 Celica and get the kit for someone on this site (there's always one for sale in the "Group Buys & Stuff For Sale" section). But, if you want the new Action Package, you should just buy 2004 Celica with the kit already installed (you'll get factory fitment!).
Oh no!!!!!! Not again!!!!!! I posted a topic called "$60,000 Celica" and just got bashed all to hell by everybody on this site because I don't have pictures, since I'm in Iraq and the car is going from shop to shop right now. That topic had over 1500 views and I think about 200 replies which I tried to answer everybody. Never again will I say enything until my car is done and I have pictures. So just to give you a quick answer how I spent so much, here is just a few examples...23,000 on the car, 10,000 on the sound system, 6,000 on the turbo, 7,000 on the APR kit molded on, then all the other little things like suspension, seats, roll bar, nos, wheels, etc... But let me know if I can help with anything. We can just talk on here, that way others can join in if they want.
10 Grand on a system, what the hell do you got in there that cost that much??
You won't believe the things I can do with a ping pong paddle and a 9 iron.
If you want the old Action Package, I suggest you just buy a 2000 or 2001 Celica and get the kit for someone on this site (there's always one for sale in the "Group Buys & Stuff For Sale" section). But, if you want the new Action Package, you should just buy 2004 Celica with the kit already installed (you'll get factory fitment!).
Wait, the pic you showed me, do you think you got them switched around? I thought the top one was the 04-05 action package and the bottom one was the old one. WTF? The one I was looking for is in the first pic you posted, if thats the old one then I will have a better chance getting it. YES!
I would go with a Wings West instead of the TRD kit. Looks the same. If you really want to get the look of the TRD kit, just get the front bumper and WW everything else.
If you want the old Action Package, I suggest you just buy a 2000 or 2001 Celica and get the kit for someone on this site (there's always one for sale in the "Group Buys & Stuff For Sale" section). But, if you want the new Action Package, you should just buy 2004 Celica with the kit already installed (you'll get factory fitment!).
Wait, the pic you showed me, do you think you got them switched around? I thought the top one was the 04-05 action package and the bottom one was the old one. WTF? The one I was looking for is in the first pic you posted, if thats the old one then I will have a better chance getting it. YES!
The pictures are not switched around. The old Action Package looks MUCH better than the new one.
2000-2003 model: Old Action Package 2004 model (before February 2004): Old Action Package 2004 model (after February 2004): New Action Package 2005 model: New Action Package
I bought my complete "old" TRD action package used for $1000.00 canadian shipped. That works out to about $800USD Didn't get a wing. Then it cost around $600USD to get it painted. Installed it myself. Since it's OEM it is a perfect fit. Authentic wings seem to go for $300 - $400USD
The pictures are not switched around. The old Action Package looks MUCH better than the new one.
2000-2003 model: Old Action Package 2004 model (before February 2004): Old Action Package 2004 model (after February 2004): New Action Package 2005 model: New Action Package
Yeah my fault, I just found out that the older ones were the one I was actually looking for. lol. The old ones looks better. Seems like oldschool is getting better than newshcool in the looks department around the auto industry.
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