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2000 Toyota Celica GTS
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gonna change the high speed cam to kick in earler
than 6000 rmp? maybe at 5000 rmp?
if there is such a thing, when is it gonna come
out and what's the price?
What company is gonna make this upgrade?
What is the possible downside to installing one of these chips?
I have no clue why Toyota programmed the changeover at 6000, but there's got to be a good one. Otherwise, they wouldn't have needed to put in a 6-speed to keep it in the second cam.
The only downsides of the controllers I can see at the moment are that they will probably void parts of your warranty, and there may be a reduction in fuel economy.
mangohaggis - I bought my GTS when my daughter was less than 2 months old. When placing a rear-facing infant seat in the back, you can't run the front seat all the way back or recline it at all. I put the infant seat behind the passenger seat and when the whole family had to go somewhere, we took my wife's 'runner. My daughter is now old enough to use a forward facing seat. It fits just fine; the front seats can go all the way back and recline a moderate amount also. We no longer have to take my wife's car everywhere 8^).
mt_kilimanjaro - isn't there a coin holder at the front of your CD holder between the seats? There is in mine......or at least that's what I think it is.....
uapigge - no difference in the 2000 vs 2001. Toyota made a running change in the shifter springs to address this issue. I believe the new springs started showing up in cars around Jan. or Feb.
I've just heard the GT-S will be available in Germany in November (called "TS" instead of "GT-S"). It will have 192 hp! It's just about the same thing as we have here (same engine, body, tranny,etc.), except in Germany, they have less strict emissions laws, so the exhaust system must be less restrictive. I would imagine Toyota might have put the changeover at 6K for emissions. The Japanese Celica also makes more HP than ours because of it.
Since the second cam increases the intake's airflow, it also increases the exhaust's airflow. The amount of exhaust fumes put out at changeover might have been beyond the limit of a Low Emissions Vehicle at 5K, so Toyota raised it to 6K. And since most countries have different emissions laws, they programmed the ECU for the highest limit (USA) for mass production.
Well, there's my theory. Any opinions?
As for setting the changeover below 5K, it would cause a decrease in performance because the engine won't be able to use that much air at one time. The second cam is there to increase airflow at higher RPM's. That's the reason most every other engine without one (or at least variable valve timing) has their power drop off around 4K: not enough air. Just like with VTECH controllers, you need to experiment to find the best changeover point. Weather will also play a part in this, since warmer air and humidity have a negative effect on power.
I doubt an 18x8 wheel would fit in the Celica wheel well.
1. Has anyone done this?
2. How do you get in air filter box (not in manual that came with car and dealer had no clue)?
3. Did you notice a change in performance or MPG.
Thanks
I did not use a K&N and never have. I have heard the air flow is better but the filtering ability of K&N is not that great. I used, and highly recommend, an Amsoil foam filter. It is an oil soaked two stage filter. From what I have read it provides better air flow AND filters better. You can check them out at www.amsoil.com. Of course with these things it is difficult to determine for yourself how well it is filtering or how much additional horses it provides, so it is hard to answer that.
thought about the luxury of being away from the
rain - and liked it, don't by a Celica! I love
the car to death, but I think Toyota really screwed up on this one. First of all, let it be known that the car was great when I first bought it... Since then, I've already had the headlamp
assemblies replaced - due to extra moisture, the
cd player replaced - because I like to actually hear music (the old one skipped non-stop) and now it is in for the windows. If you drive a Celica or even look at one closely, you'll notice that the driver's and passenger's window has no frame
connecting with the actual chasis of the car.
Although this may not be a problem at first, as
the car ages - about two weeks, the seal becomes
relaxed and the next time you wash your car, you
notice some splatters on the window that just
won't dry no matter how many times you run a towel, shami, etc. across the drops/splatters. DON'T BE ALARMED - this is because the water is on the inside of the glass. Just simply open the door and wipe the excess water off. I'm not the only one - I have two friends with the same problem. Now don't get me wrong, I expect a car to lose it's seals and water-tight luxury........ after a few YEARS! But hello people - it's brand new! Check into those lemon laws!
ps. I'm really a nice guy.
Has anybody out ther installed the Rod Millin body kit?
is it good? does it make the car really low to the ground? How about the RMM spoiler?
I am planning to buy a Celica GTS 2000 in this week and i wanted a few suggestiosn from its owners. I want know how comfortable it is in Winters, the heating system, the window wiper - does it run fine in the cold weather and the snowy roads
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This small rattle is the only problem in 6000 miles on my 2000 GTS 6-speed. This is my 4th Celica since 1977. (Second vehicle is a '98 $-Runner that I don't think I'll part with for years.)
To those debating the auto or stick, esp. the folks who will do mostly stop and go city driving, the auto is the way to go, IMHO.Those might want to consider the GT For mixed driving, I like the 6-speed with the GTS engine,or,the 5 speed GT . FYI,I got 35 mpg on a 300 mile highway trip at an avg speed of 74.5 mph on mid-grade premium. I agree with those who recognize that the car is a compromise, and is not an M-3/5 or Indy car. It is, though, an extremely reliable, comfortable (once you're in it), fun car.
I can recommend two excellent dealerships: Southtown Toyota in Bloomington, MN (Ron MacCallister, salesman) and Mike Erdman Toyota in Merritt Island, FL (Dan McLeod, salesman). Both gentlemen are extremely fair, repect you for doing your homework at this and other sites, and are willing to participate in the "dealing" process. Both dealerships' service departments are superb in both attitude and technical proficiency.
Good driving to all,
aim9
I wash it all the time and water never gets past the door seals. My fuel guage works perfectly.
I drive in Dallas and the auto in the traffic is fine. If you don't like it shifting alot, take the overdrive off in traffic (or use the sport-shift!). I've gotten used to the sport-shift and like it more now then when I bought the car. The stereo in the GT-S ROCKS!!!
The CD changer never skipped for me, but that's way back in the trunk so it's a pain to change the magazine (and it cuts into the cargo space; why couldn't they have installed it behind the large removable panel on the left side of the trunk?).
My sunroof is fine, unlike some others', and the window seals are still decent. So far I've found two (different) black plastic plugs with no holes to replace them in.
Is anyone treating their seat leather with anything? Mine's starting to feel not quite so nice, and I bought my GT-S 10/99...
As for making your leather like new again. Take at look at this brand. Everyone is raving about their products at celica.net : www.zainobros.com/
P.S. I can't stand the thought of saying goodbye to my 10 year-old MR2
AIM9
2000 GT-S 6 speed, std brakes.
engagement of a larger cam lobe which produces
more valve lift (the "L" in VVTL-i) and lets the
engine breathe more air. It's in the sales brochure
if you look carefully.
The gear ratios are not set up so that you can
keep this second cam engaged continuously. You
can come closer if you push to the fuel cutoff
past the redline, but you still can't do it.
The good news is that 0-60 is only one shift, so
you can impress your friends more easily.
Sport Compact Car, October, has two good GTS reads.
It IS possible to keep in the GT-S second cam (6000+ RPM's). You need to slip the clutch in between shifts to keep the revs up. Using this, I can land at 7000 RPM's shifting from 1st to 2nd, but I rarely ever go for higher than 6200 because it's hell on the clutch. It gets easier to stay above 6000 in the higher gears.
-----------------DRUM VS DISC--------------------
Disc brakes are tougher to lock up than drum brakes, due to their construction. They can also dissipate heat faster, which is responsible for brake fade. The GT still has a very good stopping distance due to it's light weight. If you're going to drive the car hard, though, I would suggest going for the GT-S, because there is just as much braking in hard driving as there is acceleration. That's why I bought one!
----------------------ABS------------------------
ABS enhances braking ability by pumping the brakes when the wheels lose traction. It pumps the brakes faster than any human could ever do. With ABS, the GT-S has been tested 60-0 in around 111 ft.! Magazines compare it to a Porsche because they have just about the same braking ability.
The ABS system available is also more advanced than many on the market today. Most systems brake either the front two wheels or the back two, depending on what's happening. The Celica's can also control the two wheels on the right and the two on the left individually, increasing braking and maneuverability ability.
There's only one problem with ABS: many people don't know how to use it! They're used to regular brakes that you need to pump to regain traction, so that's what they do, defeating the whole system. Others get scared when the system activates, vibrating the brake pedal, so they release it. The whole point of ABS is to keep the wheels constantly in contact with the road during braking, allowing the driver to maneuver around whatever obstacle they're trying to avoid. Just mash the pedal and let the ABS do it's job. Having ABS is definitely safer than not, you just need to know how to use it.
The other thing to know about emergency braking is that once you step on the brakes, don't concentrate on what's in you're way. If you do, you're more likely than not to hit it! You should be concentrating on finding a way around it. People have a tendency to steer the car in the direction they're looking in.