Project Celsior from Nam
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Project Celsior from Nam
Hi, I'm new to the forum and have recently purchased a Toyota Celsior. The car sat in the hot Namibian sun for ages and thus the paint is faded and some of the chrome trim no longer has any shine left. One of the factory air bags leaks terribly so the car is sagging like crazy. I plan to replace the suspension and would love to get suggestions on air suspension kits.
I was very excited to get my hands on this car and even more so to join CL. I am having trouble identifying the exact year model of this car but will post up photos soon with the hope that CL members will assist me.
I have been reading this forum for a couple of months now gathering any and all information I could on this car. I finally took the plunge and joined up so I can document my very slow build and get valuable information and also to be part of this privileged community.
Teaser pic (Please excuse the cell phone photos as it is all I have)
I was very excited to get my hands on this car and even more so to join CL. I am having trouble identifying the exact year model of this car but will post up photos soon with the hope that CL members will assist me.
I have been reading this forum for a couple of months now gathering any and all information I could on this car. I finally took the plunge and joined up so I can document my very slow build and get valuable information and also to be part of this privileged community.
Teaser pic (Please excuse the cell phone photos as it is all I have)
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It's difficult to tell from one photograph but it's pre October 1997, If the shift is gated it's a 95-97 model, if it's straight back and forward movement it is 1990-1994 and if the mileometer is mechanical digits it's a 1990-1992 model.
Airbags are very expensive to replace so another option is to convert to coilovers and kits are available.
Your car looks very clean, what are the wheels it has fitted?
I'm running a 1994 Celsior B spec non Air suspension.
Airbags are very expensive to replace so another option is to convert to coilovers and kits are available.
Your car looks very clean, what are the wheels it has fitted?
I'm running a 1994 Celsior B spec non Air suspension.
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You have a UCF21 that was produced for the 95-97 model year. The air suspension will be quite costly for OEM parts. The least costly approach would be to do a traditional coil spring suspension swap and disable the air suspension. Those wheels look nice on it.
Is this an imported Japan model or one that had been an export model for your country?
The door sill plate on the driver's side will contain the production date, body color, etc info.
You have a UCF21 that was produced for the 95-97 model year. The air suspension will be quite costly for OEM parts. The least costly approach would be to do a traditional coil spring suspension swap and disable the air suspension. Those wheels look nice on it.
Is this an imported Japan model or one that had been an export model for your country?
The door sill plate on the driver's side will contain the production date, body color, etc info.
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If the shift is gated it's a 95-97 model, if it's straight back and forward movement it is 1990-1994 and if the mileometer is mechanical digits it's a 1990-1992 model.
Your car looks very clean, what are the wheels it has fitted?
You have a UCF21 that was produced for the 95-97 model year. The air suspension will be quite costly for OEM parts. The least costly approach would be to do a traditional coil spring suspension swap and disable the air suspension. Those wheels look nice on it.
Is this an imported Japan model or one that had been an export model for your country?
The door sill plate on the driver's side will contain the production date, body color, etc info.
Is this an imported Japan model or one that had been an export model for your country?
The door sill plate on the driver's side will contain the production date, body color, etc info.
This car is a JDM Toyota Celsior which was imported into our country. The only plate I found on the door sill:
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Hey Dutchy, sweet ride man. It's the twin of mine but mint. Tell me, what are your paint codes? My VIN plate is missing but I think my paint is Diamond Pearl White and Moonstone Pearl.
Thanks 1sWt2GS, I can't wait too. Need some funds!!
I paid N$40,000 which is about U$4500 at current rates. Was steep but the car was calling out to me. It really does need a LOT of love.
Thanks 1sWt2GS, I can't wait too. Need some funds!!
I paid N$40,000 which is about U$4500 at current rates. Was steep but the car was calling out to me. It really does need a LOT of love.
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Color code 051 is the Diamond White Pearl. I'm gonna need to redo my cars paint as it was cracked and faded by the sun.
It has the original JDM navigation system yes. I will keep it and do the hack for an aux port for now. If I have to put in an aftermarket system then I have to get the separate climate controls as they are incorporated into this one. The sound is alright though.
I took apart the instrument cluster today as my dash needles were acting like disco lights. I will try the fix with elctrically conductive paint or tape. My fuel needle shows just over a quarter tank when the tank is empty.
It has the original JDM navigation system yes. I will keep it and do the hack for an aux port for now. If I have to put in an aftermarket system then I have to get the separate climate controls as they are incorporated into this one. The sound is alright though.
I took apart the instrument cluster today as my dash needles were acting like disco lights. I will try the fix with elctrically conductive paint or tape. My fuel needle shows just over a quarter tank when the tank is empty.
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Why does the jdm speedometer only go to 180 km/h?
Isnt that just over 110 mph? Which we can do without getting out of 3rd gear...
Shouldnt it go up to like 260kmh to be equivelent to our 160 mph speedometers?
Isnt that just over 110 mph? Which we can do without getting out of 3rd gear...
Shouldnt it go up to like 260kmh to be equivelent to our 160 mph speedometers?
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I had not noticed this before but I guess it's ok because I don't really go faster than our country's speed limit of 120kph.