How did you find the Raybrigs compared to the original headlights? I've been looking at them but want them to be a good upgrade for the price.

Hi All,
 
I decided im going to do a partial update rather than waiting for it all to be complete.
 
I got my GTST/GTR wheels/TCS Rear Strut Brace/Rev4 Rear Subframe and Racer X Fab Airbox back from power coating and started to get everything put back on.
 
Went from this 
 
To this

Then I started on installing the RacerX Airbox and Intake Pipe and Catch can
Originally had this setup

I have an Elite 1500 ECU so I already didnt run the factory Airbox.
Unfortuantely to get the Catch can installed, I needed to remove the Evap canister so I needed to re-route additional hoses.

This is the end result so far - I need to get some more hoses to complete.
 
Hopefully doesnt take too long to get the hoses shipped out to me so I can have this finished.
Also removed my HKS super dragger to have the exhaust opened up and repacked as the original packing has started to break away and start rattling.
 
 

Looking good, you must be itching to get it all buttoned up now. Out of curiosity, how much did the rev5 wing end up setting you back through an importer?

Hi All,
 
Ive been a bit lazy with the car as I needed to wait on hoses and I bought myself a new shelf for my garage to help with keeping everything in order.
 
Ended up routing all the hoses and completed this!
 


 
I needed to remove my HKS Super Dragger to get cut open and then repacked so I thought during this time I would hit some other parts while space was available to minimise downtime.
 
I decided it was time to swap out my subframe!
 

 
Out with the old
 

 
I had this powdercoated as I didnt want to install what I received from Japan without giving it some love as it had some corrosion on it from its previous life.
Also got a Rev4 19mm Sway bar with this as well - But I seemed to already have a 19mm?
Some websites seem to say the standard is 17mm? So unfortunately I bought the wrong size bushings so need to come back to this and change at a later point.
 
I also had some RacerX Subframe inserts - Not sure how much this has actually helped the feel as I did so many things together but the theory is these will fill the gaps between the bolts and stop the subframe from having any movement.
https://racerxfabrication.com/mr2-celica/suspension/rear-subframe-inserts
Just incase someone wants to look.
 
My factory suspension with HKS springs was a bit rough going over bumps and the like, so I made the call to put in the coilovers I had laying around also.
While doing this I changed my swaybar links. I had adjustables already but it was annoying my everytime I needed to so something with they were imperial.........
 

 
Before putting the car back on the ground I wanted to see what it looked like with the Regamasters that I had and I think I have now decided im going to have this set refinished in white.
 

 
I cleaned everything up and forgot to take a photo in the day light with everything completed!
But during the coilovers I replaced all the top nuts with brand new factory nuts and I wanted to get some Rear Strut Tower Braces also. (Not sure how much this even helps but I liked the idea of these) See below


 
Now im all done until the exhaust is resealed then I can reinstall and maybe I can get the new bushings before that happens too!
Some completed engine bay to finish off.
 


 
Hope all the photos work as I needed to change the way I upload photos to the website again apparently.

Did you get the strut nuts from amayama too? 

Looking great Dickson.
I would also be interested to know your opinion on the later X member when you get the car finished.
 
I also did that swap and found that with the later model X member the car now has better straight line tracking compared to the early X member with the shorter arms. (I also run stock alignment specs).
Far less fatigue on long trips, because with the early X member I always thought that the car was a bit too 'darty' on the average country road. 
I think that for a normal road car, this is a great mod for the early models, that probably more owners would do if they reaised how easy it was. 
All you need is the later X member/track rods, and a rear alignment - nothing else needed.