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Post #1 post 25th February 2013 - 07:19 PM
Engine:
3S-GE WITH RECONDITIONED YAMAHA HEAD
Exhaust:
EXTRACTORS TO 2.5" PIPE TO HOTDOG TO MUFFLER AND 4" TIP
Suspension:
STOCK WITH SUPER LOW KING SPRINGS
Wheels:
ORIGINAL WHITE LIGHTNING
Modifications:
RANDOM SHIFT BOOT AND GEAR KNOB
Stereo Audio / Visual:
POS HEADUNIT, ORIGINAL SPEAKERS
Estimated Power:
120KW

It's an amazing story on how i got this beauty!! i was with at the car auctions, just checking out the cars they had there...and out of no where i hear this beast purring from the distance i snap my neck to see what it could be and all i got glimpse of was the last centimeter of the "WHITE LIGHTNING" decal, and being a previous owner of a 88 CELICA ST162 and my dream car being the 88 CELICA GT4 ST165, i knew how rare a white lightning is!! and i couldnt believe my eyes so i sprinted to it like a kid in a candy store i didnt know what to do what to look at first my heart was pounding out of my chest, at first i thought it was in the auction, then to my excitement, the driver told me it was his!! i was looking around her and she was flawless to my eyes and when i asked him about her he tells me something i would only dream of.... shes for sale!!... at that second i thought "i need her" as much as money is a massive problem... i didnt think of it!! and while still looking at her i notice something i couldnt believe shes only done 165000kms, i desired her even more!! as he continued to told me how he completly reconditioned the head, everything is working and theres no rust at all!! I asked him "so how much do you want??" "$2000" he replied, after taking her from a test drive i noticed she needed a clutch and regasing or TX valve or both!! we came a conclusion of $1600 at that night i went to his house to give him a deposit and a week later i picked her up, every morning i wake up and cant believe i own a white lighting its a dream come true!!
AND WITHOUT FURTHER ADO, HERE SHE IS...
1989 Toyota Celica Sx
1989 Toyota Celica Sx
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1989 Toyota Celica Sx
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1989 Toyota Celica Sx
1989 Toyota Celica Sx
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  • mark1414
    Post #2

    Geez man you should write for a car magazine or something. Never seen anyone hype up a $1600 FWD Celica like that. Excuse my ignorance but what exactly is a 'White Lightning'?

    Draven
    Post #3

    QUOTE (mark1414 @ Feb 25 2013, 08:35 PM) *
    Geez man you should write for a car magazine or something. Never seen anyone hype up a $1600 FWD Celica like that. Excuse my ignorance but what exactly is a 'White Lightning'?


    This!!!

    Just looks like a Sillycar to me dunno.gif

    Mcleod
    Post #4

    You clearly love your car man, good luck with it!
    Bouncy R32
    Post #5

    QUOTE (Draven @ Feb 25 2013, 07:37 PM) *
    This!!!

    Just looks like a Sillycar to me dunno.gif


    its a limited edition model, only a couple of hundred were made

    Draven
    Post #6

    QUOTE (Bouncy R32 @ Feb 25 2013, 09:14 PM) *
    its a limited edition model, only a couple of hundred were made


    Whats so limited about it? extras etc?

    Bouncy R32
    Post #7

    QUOTE (Draven @ Feb 25 2013, 08:21 PM) *
    Whats so limited about it? extras etc?


    i guess so, i dont know much. All i know is my mate had one in high school and use to rave about it lol. I think its just extras and the whole exterior is white hence the name.

    any plans for the future bud ??

    AGI78-GTO
    Post #8

    apparently "The limited edition SX White Lightning with all white bumpers, side protectors and wheels was offered in 1989. and was released for the Australian market only."

    good to see someone with clearly alot of passion for their car

    matt_e_b81
    Post #9

    funny shit !
    YOTA'S4EVA
    Post #10

    Thanks a lot everyone for there comments!! For people's information not all of them came with a sunroof biggrin.gif the only thing I'm gonna do with her is change the clutch, fix the air con, get a varex volume control and maybe wheels

    JDMSilvia13
    Post #11

    3SGE is pretty awesome. Otherwise...well it's a sillycar as mentioned above tongue.gif
    Not bad for the price though considering it is indeed in pretty damn good condition.
    ST162 special editions are interesting. I remember having a look at a 'GT-R' once, and being much less than impressed. AFAIK all it meant was a nice suede interior.
    Please don't buy a varex, you'll just feel bad when you get defected anyway for having a device that conceals illegal sound levels. Just use a proper mid-muffler for starters.

    YOTA'S4EVA
    Post #12

    I didn't know varex's where illegal?? Ok thanks for the info!!

    mark1414
    Post #13

    QUOTE (YOTA'S4EVA @ Feb 26 2013, 05:48 AM) *
    I didn't know varex's where illegal?? Ok thanks for the info!!


    Illegal and crap. In mine, the screw which holds in the butterfly valve became dislodged which resulted in the butterfly valve getting fully pushed shut and jammed in my muffler. Car wouldn't drive properly until I find a way to get it out. For the price they cost you are better off getting a good quality muffler.

    ausjd2703
    Post #14

    nice example of a white lightning, though i think 120kw is a bit high, my 3sgte (gen 3) on 16psi is making 160 All wheel KW.
    your planned mods are good and tasteful, save ya cash for the 165 if thats what you really want!

    YOTA'S4EVA
    Post #15

    QUOTE (ausjd2703 @ Feb 26 2013, 11:50 AM) *
    nice example of a white lightning, though i think 120kw is a bit high, my 3sgte (gen 3) on 16psi is making 160 All wheel KW.
    your planned mods are good and tasteful, save ya cash for the 165 if thats what you really want!


    thanks ausjd2703, i did my research and it said that the factory 3SGE has 110kw and i added 10kw for the extractors and free flow exhaust, but only a dyno would know!! i cant wait to have my 165!! its gonna be the happiest day of my life!! the second i crank that engine a hear the bov go off im seriously gonna wet myself!! smile.gif

    aaron.
    Post #16

    Your White Lightning is in great condition! You don't usually find a front spoiler/valance in such good condition if it's still attached at all, and your sunroof looks completely rust free (we were beginning to think the rust was an OEM item tongue.gif).
    For those wondering, the limited edition "White Lightning" ST162 was a limited run of only 200. The differences to the regular 162 are GT-Four-esque bucket seats, white exterior trim and wheels and obviously the side decals. The White Lightning was unofficially Toyota's attempt to push the remaining ST162s out the door to make way for the ST18x series.

    I have 3 ST162s myself, including a White Lightning, which is unfortunately automatic (which I plan to change, I have an MR2 turbo E153 gearbox for it).

    If you'd like, please join our Celica community on Facebook! I'd love to see a White Lightning in such good condition in person biggrin.gif
    Brisbane Celica Club

    YOTA'S4EVA
    Post #17

    HAHAHAHAHAH biggrin.gif Yea I know!!! I was amazed as well that there was no rust!! Just the paint on it is very lightly crackly!! Gonna get it re painted and I'm thinking on getting those rust proof electric charge thingys!! I would love to come to one of your clubs cruises, was gonna go to one of the cruises ages ago in my old celica but couldn't get a chance sad.gif

    aaron.
    Post #18

    I just realised you're SIK_162 on st162.net, good to see you've got a 162 again biggrin.gif
    I'm aaron on there aswell.

    vk134
    Post #19

    QUOTE (YOTA'S4EVA @ Feb 26 2013, 09:45 PM) *
    HAHAHAHAHAH biggrin.gif Yea I know!!! I was amazed as well that there was no rust!! Just the paint on it is very lightly crackly!! Gonna get it re painted and I'm thinking on getting those rust proof electric charge thingys!! I would love to come to one of your clubs cruises, was gonna go to one of the cruises ages ago in my old celica but couldn't get a chance sad.gif


    eletronic rust things are a bit of a scam, beach fishos tried them and never made a different, fertan any rust you can see, then flood every crevice with Tectyl, you will have that nice 80's full dealer protection pack smell.

    pikasoniko
    Post #20

    lowered on kings springs? yeah, how mm drop? thanks please preply!!!!!

    zamro94
    Post #21

    great to see someone who enjoys a car for what it is.. love the enthusiasm mate.
    shes a tidy car, and they go like a cut cat.

    Soupinator
    Post #22

    QUOTE (YOTA'S4EVA @ Feb 25 2013, 07:19 PM) *
    Engine:
    3S-GE WITH RECONDITIONED YAMAHA HEAD
    Exhaust:
    EXTRACTORS TO 2.5" PIPE TO HOTDOG TO MUFFLER AND 4" TIP
    Suspension:
    STOCK WITH SUPER LOW KING SPRINGS
    Wheels:
    ORIGINAL WHITE LIGHTNING
    Modifications:
    RANDOM SHIFT BOOT AND GEAR KNOB
    Stereo Audio / Visual:
    POS HEADUNIT, ORIGINAL SPEAKERS
    Estimated Power:
    120KW

    It's an amazing story on how i got this beauty!! i was with at the car auctions, just checking out the cars they had there...and out of no where i hear this beast purring from the distance i snap my neck to see what it could be and all i got glimpse of was the last centimeter of the "WHITE LIGHTNING" decal, and being a previous owner of a 88 CELICA ST162 and my dream car being the 88 CELICA GT4 ST165, i knew how rare a white lightning is!! and i couldnt believe my eyes so i sprinted to it like a kid in a candy store i didnt know what to do what to look at first my heart was pounding out of my chest, at first i thought it was in the auction, then to my excitement, the driver told me it was his!! i was looking around her and she was flawless to my eyes and when i asked him about her he tells me something i would only dream of.... shes for sale!!... at that second i thought "i need her" as much as money is a massive problem... i didnt think of it!! and while still looking at her i notice something i couldnt believe shes only done 165000kms, i desired her even more!! as he continued to told me how he completly reconditioned the head, everything is working and theres no rust at all!! I asked him "so how much do you want??" "$2000" he replied, after taking her from a test drive i noticed she needed a clutch and regasing or TX valve or both!! we came a conclusion of $1600 at that night i went to his house to give him a deposit and a week later i picked her up, every morning i wake up and cant believe i own a white lighting its a dream come true!!
    AND WITHOUT FURTHER ADO, HERE SHE IS...
    Soupinator
    Post #23

    Hi look my dad has a calica white lighting but he is missing the front bumper indicator and only wants an original but I wanna do it for him before he passed from cancer because he loves the car more than anything so if you know where I can get one PLEASE let me know it would be greatly appreciated

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