It's back! My 1996 Toyota Celica GT-Four Returns - What's New?

[@tomokokishi3066]

Everybody else: The Toyota GR86 is released! Jayemm: Time for Celica GT Four!

[@TheMentalblockrock]

yes a Mitsubishi in drag is not a real Toyota spots car! JayEmm is right on this one.

[@TVperson1]

Who want's a GR86? GT4 is a classic!

[@richardharrold9736]

@@TheMentalblockrock Subaru, you mean.

[@MGRracing]

@@TheMentalblockrock tbh, I much prefer the GR86 to the new Supra. And given a choice between the BRZ or the GR86 I'd take the 86 .

[@t1mech1ldtc60]

Lol Corrola T sports are fun as well

[@tim1polman]

I find this much more interesting than the scuderia to be honest.

[@3nd4tom1c8]

Haha me too

[@andrewnorris5415]

I remember Sega Rally, a nice game. I was a games coder in the 90s and my boss had a GT-4. Nice car. We were all into our JDM cars and fast VWs back then. Another boss had a 3000 GT, a friend and I had MR2s. The coder with the VW scirocco VR6 got a lot of respect, it felt so fast back then with all that torque. I went on to briefly work on a couple of racing games for another company, NewmanHass racing mostly and briefly did some work on F1-2000.

[@hyper8545]

3000gt

[@andrewnorris5415]

@@hyper8545 thanks, now corrected.

[@MrTimcakes]

I'm interested in your work on F1-2000, what did you get up to? Tire/Suspention simulation, AI drivers, graphics, menu systems etc...?

[@GoldenCroc]

Was the Corrado still called Scirocco where you were, or was it an older car with an engine swap?

[@andrewnorris5415]

@@MrTimcakes Back end graphics debugging, getting it to work on different platforms. We had problems with Direct X and it not working on all graphics cards. The graphics engine was done by another company, not easy to debug someone else's code! I also did the install software. Also an experimental 3d particle system for rain, but that never got used in the end, as often happens in game dev. The NewmanHass engine went on to be used in f-2000 but I left just as they started that to work on a Lego game. Exciting time to work in games back then, so much happening with 3d being new. Before that, I did some work on consoles and spent a year making an in-house Windows-based tool to let the game designers design worlds in 3D. I also got chosen to be the first coder at our company to code the PS1. This was before the PS was out and was one of the few prototypes in existence. I had to learn C as before that we were coding games in assembly. In my early days I did a 3D game for the Acorn Archimedes in ARM code in the early 90s called Chopper Force. Now working on coding tools (not game-related).

[@jo05dk]

To me this is one of the cars that occupy a spot in the at least top ten coolest cars of all time. There's just something about it. Great to see it back! :)

[@EleanorPeterson]

Agreed. Elegant proportions, seriously competent. (Unlike me... sob, sniff...🤭)

[@Al8lack]

No 'ifs' or 'buts', the 96 Celica GT4 is my all time favorite car (never been lucky enough to own one though). Thank you for sharing, I'm so pleased for you to finally have your GT4 back on the road. Special Reserve... those were the days! :-)

[@rickc2102]

I'd love to see Jay flex it properly on some low-μ surfaces!

[@bman977]

Imagine if it was on fast and furious

[@ralphharrison6622]

same here, fell in love with this car after the rally incident.

[@euanhayes5101]

My dad used to race one in the Toyota sprint series and at one point we had 3 but they are absolutely great and they get a lot of attention in public and his used to be very loud something like 108decibels at 3k rpm but it sounded good it wasn’t obnoxious but the amount of questions he used to get from strangers were insane

[@user-ue6iv2rd1n]

These things used to be worth peanuts what stopped you? A couple of grand isn't much if it's your dream car.

[@Z-u-m-a]

Cool. Now, find a viewer with a Delta Integrale to race you through Kielder forest...

[@rickc2102]

And an Ariel Nomad, we mustn't forget the Nomad.

[@OverJumpRally]

The Forest stage in Sega Rally was mostly based on the Yosemite National Park, as I illustrated in my latest video ;)

[@DragosDreamer1989]

Most people keep their money and valuables in banks. JayEmm just keeps them on his driveway.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Much nicer to look at than bank statements

[@gaara4667]

Which is the best way

[@demonic082]

I wish I had. I'd have had fun and earned alot more interest

[@NazimUddin-yk2tz]

Investment car 🔥

[@cpmcars7590]

Best way. I have a GT4 and an R32 Golf myself. Fun way to make some gradual money!

[@mcld4214]

Im smiling ear to ear rn…. Theres finally dedicated 6th gen content

[@global_nomad.]

your video just preceded my feed being populated with the new GR86 reviews....good timing

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Very fortunate!

[@global_nomad.]

@@JayEmmOnCars i await your review/comparison imminently...

[@dominicwalsh2393]

Nice trip down memory lane for me - I had a red, Carlos Sainz limited edition, 4WD and it was awesome fun.

[@RobBarter]

I had the same. Bought new and I think I put 80k miles on it. Still have the glossy brochure.

[@unclealpal2]

So happy for you mate, I own 2 GT4s a runner and non runner, after the first one blew I had to get another. They are a special car and one of the first truly sporty mainstream car to get the 4wd treatment that is common place nowadays in my opinion. I mean evos and imprezas are alright but dont look anywhere near as good 👌

[@The__ASH]

Special Reserve 👍 Not heard that name for a few years. Sawbridgeworth, Herts. I think I even visited their shop there once. Bought lots of Commodore 64 and Amiga stuff from them probably including Sega Rally. Later I had a friend who’s company had both the arcade versions so lots of free plays, they are rare now as the chips fail.

[@DLNix]

Glad to see have it back. I had one of the first ones in US or Canada way back in 2004. Towed home from Calgary to Central US. Unfortunately has sat for nearly 17yrs in dry storage due to other car projects. Only 65k miles and soon to be restored. Videos are good motivation to get started. 👍

[@dangriffiths9813]

Special Reserve! Brings back memories. They also had a shop in Sawbridgeworth near the train station. Bought many computers/consoles from those guys. Catalogue was truly a kids dream. Celica is looking good James 👍

[@pj9375]

Gorgeous. For me, your most interesting car. Great to be able to improve and personalise your car James, that’s half the ownership proposition. I’m privileged to drive some pretty expensive and specials cars, but I always go back to my JDM 90s coupe (sbody)

[@Tropicarna]

Awesome mate, I got to drive a friends new GT-Four Group A rally years ago, it was the first turbo and first AWD car I had ever driven and drove it hard( at the owners direction) it was the most eye opening event in my automotive history. Six months ago I purchased one( in about the same condition as yours, maybe worse. its in a mate's workshop being completely torn down and rebuilt by an ex-TRD mechanic, still haven't worked out what the missus will say when I eventually tell her. If your ever in Australia, you can come drive mine ;)

[@HerbsmanRevs]

Yay! Been looking forward to this James. Great to see her back on the road!

[@neonreign2988]

I love the Celica GT-Four, it has such a unique body design and has its place as a JDM icon. The payoff on repairs and restoration you spent on it speaks for itself. It looks beautiful (and I completely agree with you about different shades of paint being an eye sore on any car).

[@blairmillward8408]

SO pleased to see progress and the love for it is still there. Congrats on owning a wonderful machine from a fantastic era.

[@boyinjuly1]

Been waiting unbelievably long for this. Can't wait until it's done and all liveried up.

[@sportzntouring]

It looks so cool! Despite the gearbox issues, it looks like many many smiles per gallon! Congrats James!

[@CanadianCarguy247]

This is the car that got me into watching your channel! I've been waiting ever since you first posted getting this! I have a 96 storm grey GT4 and want mine to look the same way as yours! (The spats, projectors, the big wing etc.) Really happy to see it on the road! Congrats!

[@gjmob]

One thing about it is, if you ever write it off in an accident, the guys at BOM can quickly put the driveline in something like a Ford Ka or Kia Picanto!

[@previsieitbeheer4921]

Define 'quickly' please.

[@markwalton8644]

I had a look at one of these in red. Truly lovely looking car, 130k, full Toyota service history and had the big wing. The Toyota service history was a massive draw. The folder was about 3" thick with receipts for new Turbo, differentials front and back engine rebuildetc put it this way it had had a hard life but had been serviced and rebuilt by Toyota. Had a look around checking all the things you should check and found a dirty great oil leak from the transmission. Checked the history again and this was the only thing which hadn't been rebuilt? Took the car for a drive, felt very tight and nice to drive but the gearbox was very graunchy. The transmission needed a rebuild. Returning to the sales room the dealer wasn't going to budge with the price as it was rock bottom. That was that ,I walked away pretty glum as it was a car I'd spent my childhood playing on the sega. Another car popped up. The Clio Williams! One test drive and I was hooked! Much lighter and nimble with a very torquey engine I was sold and never looked back as I still have it today!! Oh, I met the next owner of the celtics to find he had spent the best part of £800 on the transmission and the Bill's were still climbing. I still hanker over these but I love little Clio!!

[@lfox02]

That little turbo flutter at the beginning is everything 😍

[@leoclarke6507]

Looks awesome, love the spec with the white alloys and that huge rear spoiler is definitely a must! Job well done. Looks like a rally car on the road without the advertising decals. Suits race white so we’ll 👍🏻

[@bmd203]

I've had a ST185 and a ST205. Absolutely loved both of them

[@turtlefactory]

Just joined the ranks of US GT-Four Owners doing our best to bring up the prices on your cars :) Really appreciate the videos and hope to see updates. I will be building mine alongside my RWB on my channel, so I am sure you will get a few questions from me along the way. These are the best current GT-Four videos I have seen on KZbin so far. So again, Thanks!

[@seeingthelight3608]

About time too! :-) Great to see one of these being preserved. This shape and mark 7 have aged well.

[@philiphutton9422]

I vote no to the spats. Rally flaps are the go.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Yep still on the fence myself

[@jasonboyle7203]

Fabulous to see the improvements that's been done and the smile on the face says it All

[@RzogL]

That scoop on the bonnet looks like the muzzle fairing of the M61 Vulcan 20 mm cannon on an F-16 or an F-14 Tomcat. Always liked the looks of this generation of the Celica, and the GT-Four is obviously a special thing to drive too. Cool car.

[@simons4474]

Great call on pronouncement of celica. It's always bugged me to the point I thought I was wrong!!

[@rickc2102]

Oh, y'all are indeed wrong, but in that British way that makes it somehow right.

[@olik136]

Since it is a mostly made up name you can pronounce it like you want- but it seems to be named after the Spanish word célica (something like heavenly) and there the emphasis is on the e not the li... in Germany we mostly pronounce it like the Cze in Czech Republic and the emphasis is on the e...

[@AutomobileVR]

Love how the cat just didn't give a shit about the situation at 4:59

[@rivenmotors7981]

Congrats on getting her back on the road, my favorite Toyota Jay. Even the cat looked like she wanted to drive it.

[@duncanmartin2626]

Yay, GT Four content. :) So pleased you have it back and useable.

[@ShinySenpai]

Always loved the GT4! I am going back to the 90s JDM market after getting so incredibly bored with modern sports cars.. just doesnt hit the same as our childhoods!! Recently picked up an RX7 I always wanted, the feels hit hard

[@jacquesleconte8152]

Hasn't dated, still looks modern and far better looking than most cars on offer today

[@iantownsend500]

I’m glad you got this legend back on the road. One of the all time greats

[@asdreww]

Yayy glad it's back & you're keeping it! These really do get under your skin & they are a great all round car. I bought one on a whim what must have been 10 years ago now when they weren't worth much, it's still outside my house :) One day I will get round to a repaint in white/giving it the full Castrol livery

[@paulcronin551]

In fairness it’s was some era for Toyota back then. The GT-four, Supra, Glanza turbo, The levin BZ-R and supercharged levin, the soarer. Jzx100. They knocked out some magnificent cars during the 90’s!

[@ericpisch2732]

This brings back memories, I bought 3 new ST205s back in the day, I was communicating 30k miles a year at the time so changed them yearly. Red, black then a white one

[@alangt4769]

Nice. I’ve had mine 17 years- black track car with silver castrol livery. Never missed a beat. Great cars with a little tuning.

[@danielsvendsen3761]

Only true jayemm subscribers remember this car

[@dorianjenneker]

Gotta love JayEmm releasing the GTFour video right when all the new Toyota GR86 videos are hitting the ‘Tube. This. Is. So. Much. Better!

[@trell1011]

Definitely one of my dream cars, can you imagine GT4 and a Cosworth escort in the same garage.......

[@veemacks7255]

Very nice. Really making me miss my ST165 GT-Four. I had mine tuned to about 300bhp. If I hit the redline in 1st it would go into limp mode until I turned it off and on again. Many a good time in the snow in Scotland and Vmaxing on the Autobahns.

[@stevo18555]

Martin at MK Tuning in Blackburn Lancashire absolute LEGEND he’s working on mine! He’s the only Mechanic I will ever trust touching my ST205 👌👌👍

[@Joolz1982]

Been waiting for you to get this back. Great to see. Still really love the Celica GT Four.

[@mg1822]

Been waiting for this video Jay! Looks great and love the proper 2 post big wing. Don't ever sell that car.

[@ApothecaryTerry]

I almost forgot that 4 cylinder engines can actually sound good!

[@tycorcoran6965]

I am glad you have it back

[@OverJumpRally]

Thanks for this video, it's a great reference for me! I'm working on an unofficial remake of Sega Rally so those close-ups are pure gold.

[@bentdog8917]

What an icon. Bargain of the century for now at least. Yours looks top notch James.

[@mindriddle]

"They're Japanese car, they're meant to be modified." I love that! Our GT-Fours being "classic" cars, there are people that just want to restore it to complete stock and keep it that way. I guess maybe for those who can afford multiple st205s. For me, having my 95 gt-four relives the time when I had my my ST165 and the fun I had driving it, modifying it and making it unique for me. I enjoy watching your videos and listening to your stories about your car. Keep up the good work.

[@Ne1lTV]

Obviously it's not without hassle and expense it's clear to me that as a result your bond with the car will stay with you forever

[@sappernz]

In Australia we used to call them " Sillycar" with no disrespect of cause..Just extracting the Urine with our mates.. They were really held in high regard down this way. Good video ..thanks

[@fredmorrison2635]

Your delivery of the comment "My book of dreams" shames any actor ever. Wonderfully done.

[@kahocheung935]

Love your car mate! Love every bit about your car. The projector's headlights are gold dust right now. I sold a perfect working set for £300 a decade ago and boy, I wish I kept them for my ST205.

[@mrbigolnuts3041]

Ok after your comments about the new Lotus I swore I'd never watch your channel again....but with one of the coolest cars of all time you've redeemed yourself

[@EleanorPeterson]

I've always admired the Celica, mainly for its rallying ability. The Twin Cam Turbo was fantastic, and the GT-4 was even better. One highlight of my very minor amateur rallying 'career' was in the mid 1980s on the Safari. I was driving close-support for a privateer team (a couple of expat mates) loaded with 14 spare wheels, tyres, and a load of suspension parts, and finding the going pretty rough on a dry dirt track. We were doing no more than 15mph, dodging potholes and rocks, when one of the works Group-B Celicas came past at what must have been close to 100. Flippin' 'eck. It took 5 minutes for the dust to clear. The Toyotas just FLEW over the rough stuff. They were insanely tough. The secret to covering really bad roads really quickly was, to quote local rally maestro Rob Collinge, "Always to keep the weight on the wheel that's in the air..." 😁

[@gkstarter1]

Great car. I imported one of these from Japan, 98 R reg also in white and enjoyed many Nürburgring laps best time 8min36s. Awesome car, fast.

[@darkstorm303]

She has to be a lifetime keeper in the garage 😎👌

[@MrStuWood]

Deep levels of want! Very well done!

[@harrymcglade7422]

This is what youtube is for, epic cars, not the done to death lambos etc. great work love seeing this content

[@ralphyammine8102]

Didnt know you had one, I was lucky enough to get an ss3 for cheap, been an absolute blast to drive around and the beams engine sounds awesome, although the front suspension is a nightmare to fix.

[@deet4895]

Alot of people out there are unaware that this car wasn't the last GT-Four car Toyota made, in fact the last one was the Caldina GT-Four, which was manufactured from 2002-2007 and was a midsize sports wagon which used the engine and 4WD system from this Celica GT-Four.

[@simonhurlimann908]

Absolutely loved Sega Rally on my Saturn and Dreamcast 🤩

[@OverJumpRally]

Great taste, buddy! I'm working on a remake of the first Sega Rally.

[@simonhurlimann908]

@@OverJumpRally so cool!

[@TheMentalblockrock]

I can completely understand this! a 1996 Toyota is definitely a pleasure to own and drive.

[@granturismomh]

The coolest Toyota Celica GT4.

[@shingosshojiopoulos6608]

I know a guy with one (a 1995 EUDM) and it's great, one of my favorite cars

[@VAGresto]

F - good old Special Reserve. I remember getting the train over to the Sawbridgeworth shop to buy the parts for my first Gaming PC. Oh the memories...

[@EpicManaphyDude]

finally someone with a 6th gen celica!

[@YokaiApparel]

Rebuilding mine, nuts and bolts, great to see another one kept alive

[@victoryveshinojosa]

That car is badass. I've only seen black colored here in the USA. White is the perfect color.

[@superthierry1]

This has to be the best car Toyota ever built..😎

[@ianrichardson3228]

Great machines! I enjoyed my 4yo '97 ST205 just as much as my 4yo '67 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III, which I bought when an 18yo.... The NZ spec GT Four had body kit and leather, and a good wheel alignment was all it required to annoy the plod. Enjoy!

[@sunrisesunset1734]

Front end of that car looks so good.

[@Alltracavenger]

Wonderful cars. I've owned my ST165('88 GT-Four) for over six years at this point. There were times where I had to daily my rally rocket and she did wonderfully. Performed as well in winter as you would expect, even better than my current daily driven RAV4. She needs a bit of TLC at the moment but otherwise it's been a great experience. With a new fuel pump and some work on the brakes I'd feel confident enough to drive her anywhere.

[@eze8970]

Good to see the Celica again J, it's like an old friend who went away a bit, had some adventures, & has now returned to tell us about them!

[@5amH45lam]

And there was me thinking you weren't all that keen on Japanese motors. Great choice! 😎👌

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Far from it, I love them just not always the obvious ones

[@roystonbrown1299]

The best handling car Iv ever driven. I was running Bridgestone potenza’s so sticky with 35mm lowing springs. I know this is a year old but definitely keep the blow off vale or swap to something slightly quieter if you prefer and a performance air filter not only helps breathing but the turbo flutter sound cool as. Enjoy

[@TheMarsMarine]

Hi Jay, I've got a Pyreneese Black Evo 6, imported it in April 2020. Got such love for these Group A specials. They just look so menacing on the roads today, small, nimble, plenty quick for B road bashing. I was in the same predicament as you, got mine all resprayed factory black, returned to some OEM engine bay parts. I just want to keep it clean and enjoy it! Enjoy your Celica GT4 mate! It's a stunner!

[@bcm70]

Enjoy your car Jay. I owned one of the 77 Group A Rallyes that were sold in Australia back in 94. We only got cars from the original batch of 2,500 homologation cars. So they came standard with the high rise rear wing and interestingly a water spray system that was disconnected on delivery but which I had my mechanic mate hook up for me. Should never have sold it.

[@lloyd9819]

Used to have an st202 and I loved it so much I bought 2 in my life. I'd love an st205. And I'm happy to see this kind of content! Especially since it was repair near to me.

[@sharinganwarrior2017]

Owned one for 2 years wen i was 19 was best car ive drove till this date still 15 years later

[@2.fresh767]

Car comes in to shot, video gets a 👍

[@rossworthington4469]

Great vid. I had the same issues with my gt4s paint, yrs looks sharp! The stock blow off valve is silent so it was my preference. Mine had a pod filter, was noisier than the big bore exhaust! My dream car as well because of grand turismo 2, it was a car very difficult to win but unbeatable when you had it

[@robertiddon]

Forgotten all about Special Reserve! Used to put dream lists together of consoles and games I wanted, A Sega Saturn and Sega Rally were definitely on there! Ah memories

[@dumbmockingbird1589]

Dude!!! Been waiting for this specific video for years!! Thanks for the update!

[@EMTBonsai]

Stunning GT4 my dream car too! I'll have one one day!

[@andybowie8590]

Glad you found a set of fog lights for it. One of the many cars I've owned and sold and now wish I still had. If you want a cheap way of lifting the interior, mk7 leather seats are an easy upgrade, I got black/ dark grey leather ones for mine for less than 200 quid although my car didn't have the recaro's so you may want to keep them. I posted a "how to" guide on the gt four owners club at the time if you're interested. It looks great in white, id love the 430 you just bought but im realistic enough to know thats out of my reach, but the Toyota is different, having had one and sold it on for very little money im annoyed at myself for not holding on to it. Hind sight and all that. You enjoy yours james

[@1968leg]

Why are 90's JDM car reviews so much more interesting than any other cars? They really are.

[@pasdaymon680]

Jay great to see the gt4 back out

[@volksrodden9522]

It’s always nice when your car is same color and shade….and no I can’t speak for myself on that

[@raymonkee]

One of the first if not the first Japanese turbo car I got chance to drive. Standout memory was the pace through the gears and also the weight. The suspension in the car I was driving had probably seen better days given how it would crash through drains and pop holes on UK roads. The extra resistance from the 4wd as a daily through town put me off at the time too. No doubt this model is very special, there can't be many in roadworthy shape today that are not garage queens.

[@happyguy5025]

Toyota's really are awesome, 25+ year old car dyno'ing the correct power!

[@R-Tap]

Lovely stance, lovely spoiler. Old skool.

[@x8dudtrackdaytoy]

Lovely motor 👌

[@SA-zoom1]

This car looks so perfect in that colour with those wheels