Author Topic: Just Some Pics Of My 83 Gt-s Coupe (Read 3548 times)

hello_is_you · « **Reply #15 on:** Sep 15, 2003, 09:54:54 pm »

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82-83 GT-S' were badged GT

how would I tell the difference between an '83 GT and a GT-S?

wadadlianu · « **Reply #16 on:** Sep 15, 2003, 10:03:17 pm »

The GTS had IRS, wheel flares, alloy wheels, Supra seats etc. They both use the same engine, but the advantage would fall to the GTS for overall handling

Teranfirbt · « **Reply #17 on:** Sep 15, 2003, 10:41:53 pm »

In a straight line race the GT would actually have the advantage if it had the same 225/60 tires, because of the lack of "squat" in the solid rear axle.

RA65C83 · « **Reply #18 on:** Sep 16, 2003, 01:32:24 am »

The difference in ride and handling is very noticeable between GT and GT-S.
The GT-S from my experience feels alot more solid and stable. Turns on a dime and likes tight turns. The rear suspension just flat out grips!....

Bridge · « **Reply #19 on:** Sep 16, 2003, 01:38:17 am »

I have yet to drive a GT-S or Supra so i dont know what IRS feels like in our celicas. Although once i buy a Supra i'll know al about it

wadadlianu · « **Reply #20 on:** Sep 16, 2003, 01:42:04 am »

To know the difference, go into a sharp turn with some ripples and then let me know what prayer you used. If it was one that thanks God because you are alive then that is a GT, if its one that thanks God for inspiring a Toyota engineer with such brilliance then its a GTS

Bridge · « **Reply #21 on:** Sep 16, 2003, 01:45:29 am »

lol ive done that... i was messing around with my brother when he was driving his 94 integra and i took a corner at 70 MPH and actually my front wheels didnt like it all that well... it seems my front end gives out before my rear does... or maybe i need new suspension.

wadadlianu · « **Reply #22 on:** Sep 16, 2003, 01:53:19 am »

Might be shocks and bushings letting them hop around

Teranfirbt · « **Reply #23 on:** Sep 16, 2003, 06:54:00 am »

were you driving the integra or the celica?

Bridge · « **Reply #24 on:** Sep 16, 2003, 06:58:17 am »

i was driving my celica and i just remembered that it was when my friend was driving his jetta... lol i got two different stories mixed up.

The dude in the jetta was on my ass so i took a pretty big corner at 70 and i handeled it well but the front wheels didnt like it too well and my tires had to speak up too.

83CelWA · « **Reply #25 on:** Sep 21, 2003, 09:16:37 am »

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82-83 GT-S' were badged GT

That is why I am still looking for a gt-s badge.

dynamic73 · « **Reply #26 on:** Sep 21, 2003, 06:45:16 pm »

Nice looking coupe. Is the interior as clean as the outside? Looks to be well takin care of. Keep it clean.

RA65C83 · « **Reply #27 on:** Sep 21, 2003, 11:40:16 pm »

Interior is like brand new.....except the previous owner removed the stock GT-S/Supra seats and put in reg GT style. Don't ask me why.

wadadlianu · « **Reply #28 on:** Sep 22, 2003, 02:15:18 am »

For some reason, some people do not like the GTS seats. I like them but they are very heavy, so can imagine the weight savings

TRD22REGTS · « **Reply #29 on:** Sep 22, 2003, 10:02:25 pm »

How heavy is a GTS seat? If your goin for some weight reductions I bet switching to an aftermarket seat is really light, how heavy are those?