My ST162 Celica - 15 Year Build (Slow Burner vid)

[@STAG162]

It seems I have to make a pinned comment, and hope everyone who asks about the bodykit, actually reads it. It's an *SSV kit* modelled off the very limited run of TRD kits for the original GT-Four. it's been NLA (no longer available) for over a decade and I can't find anyone willing to do a low-volume remake of these in ABS (fibreglass is too brittle to use on a daily). for those who own another 4th gen (ie. AT160/ST162, etc.) search for *Kaminari bodykits* and retain your original bumpers as they'll be needed to make the kit work. as good as this car looks, it's not in the interest of companies to keep making aftermarket bits for, regardless of the attention it gets. thanks for watching and keep poppin' those headlights.

[@quietreason9667]

I had a Celica St162 2 decades ago. Beautiful car. I wish I had held on to it. Thank you for maximising what it is!

[@STAG162]

you're quite welcome, and thanks for watching.

[@FPV_Engineering]

This takes me back.. My first car was a Red 1989 ST162 with a sunroof. Have some incredible memories of that car.. Now all these years later I have a deep burning urge to go back to my roots. Thanks for the fantastic video mate👌🏼

[@STAG162]

very welcome.

[@bencoleman8089]

This is awesome. I have my own st162 project car here in qld. Ive had it for almost 2 years and ive never driven it further than uo the driveway. If all goes well i will get tp drive it on the road for the first time next week. Theres alot more work to go into it and i hope that it look almost as good as yours one day.

[@STAG162]

thanks for the comment mate, best of luck with yours too. they're great cars and getting rarer now too.

[@M1ke3ee3y]

Absolutely stunning celica. One of the very best Mk4's I've seen.

[@STAG162]

thanks heaps for the comment mate, appreciated.

[@M1ke3ee3y]

@@STAG162 you're very welcome mate. I've been a fan of your Celica for a good few years now. Definately the best shape Celica ever made in my opinion and they're very rare now. So wish I hadn;t sold mine in 2009. It would have been worth more than 50x times what I paid for it. Celicas in the condition yours is in would fetch £12,000 plus in the UK. None for sale in England, but a few over in Ireland, as they love their classic Toyotas over there.

[@woutervangog1006]

Love this! I picked up a 86' Celica AT160 Liftback ST in blue myself as my first car. I have to say that your build looks absolutely stunning! The body kit fits great on this car, truly makes it look like one of those classic JDM boy cars.

[@STAG162]

thanks for the comment, I find I get a lot of similar praise for it wherever I take it. pop-ups have always been a head-turning point for the younger generations, especially when these cars are rarely seen nowadays, and even rarer with a bodykit that's been NLA for years. congrats on the purchase, head on over to [st162 . net] facebook group (remove the brackets and the spaces), lots of us hang out over there.

[@dougporto119]

Wow es toda una joya este coche pienso que lo llevastes al máximo nivel, todos sus detalles han sido minuciosamente elaborados. Te agradezco por compartir tu trabajo a sido algo sin precedentes. En mi garaje tengo un st162 al que hace tiempo no le doy amor pero al ver tu coche me motiva a trabajar en el. Mis mejores consideraciones.

[@STAG162]

muchas gracias señor

[@scottconroy7708]

Congratulations, a beautiful car. My dream car back in the day and still is today.

[@fab_cab]

Love this car. Was my first car. Had that same bodykit. Lowered 17s. White interior. Put a 3sgte engine in. Went all out. Wish i still had it. Was while back haha

[@STAG162]

thanks mate, I never spent a lot on this car, but I never had to since it was mostly a repair-as-you-drive type of thing. then it got serious in the 2010's. mine is on 17's as well but I couldn't lower mine anymore as it's hard enough to get in and out of as it is! 😬

[@handleVs]

wow. had an 86 GTS in red, this is beautiful. congratulations!!

[@STAG162]

cheers mate, thanks for the comment.

[@ST162Beams]

Another good vid,really nicely executed.Shows your car really well,it's a credit to you mate.Touches away from the old skool with the light mods ,interior upgrades,etc don't detract from the essence of the car in my opinion.It's all in the execution,really nicely done and suits the look of the car with the bodykit.A car that probably wasn't originally going to be the project that it turned out to be over a number of years..Hell,I can relate to that.I kept my own car N/A,went another stage on with a 4th revision JDM Beams engine conversion with a lightened fly and some breathing improvements couple to an LSD gearbox,but it still keeps the essence of the car to be honest.The later 3SGE you've gone with is a nice improvement over the stock unit,we had the 1st revision 3SGE on our UK cars,I believe you may not have got that with your Oz SX? But such a good car to play with.Good chassis too,I've improved the handling with sensibly sprung coilovers,camber adjustment and some Whiteline ARB upgrades with a custom fabricated exhaust that helps bring the Beams Redtop alive and makes the car so responsive.Sure,you could go 3SGTE for more power ultimately,but a high revving N/A 4th Gen is a treat in itself. Best wishes from the UK. Sell it,you'll regret it .. ST162Beams

[@STAG162]

hey mate, thanks for the comment. over the past 15+ years I've tried to keep it more or less in original style - understated but more modern than the 35 years it currently has. I have front and rear Whiteline swaybars, King Lows on the front and (interestingly) stock height Pedders replacement springs on the rear. the 17" wheels might make it look like it's on coils though. you may also recognise the engine from your ST202 Celicas, as that's where I believe this came from. I know I had to get the engine loom from the UK to get it to work in my car. the 1st gen GE engines went the whole run (1985-1989) here in locally-made Aussie Celicas. the gen2 GE engines were fitted in the first of the SW20 MR2s if I recall. I did have the option for a redtop BEAMS in 2008 when this engine was swapped, but I found this low-km one for cheap, and locally, and it's done me well thus far. Cheers, thanks for watching.

[@kriczekpyro6067]

Beautiful Toyota ❤️❤️❤️ i love this milénium 80s ,90s Toyota celica, Mazda rx7,Mazda miata,nissan 200sx s13,ford probe,chevrolet corvette, Toyota Corolla AE❤️❤️❤️

[@jamesk3565]

Man seeing this reminds me of my 87 gts. I miss her soooo much and would love to have another. I kno I will never find one in the condition that I had though. Nice car

[@shirasu_negi]

是非これからも大事に乗り続けてくださいね

[@pancake_5703]

This car will more than likely be the inspiration for mine one day, beautiful car.

[@STAG162]

thanks, that means a lot. I just came in for a sec to check up on my feed after taking a break from polishing it (got a show coming up on the weekend), so stay tuned, there will be more coming soon once it's done and edited.

[@Thomas-nz6zc]

Love the build! Hoping I can do the same thing with my St184 Celica up here in QLD.

[@toughmaniac]

The great revival brings the Toyota spirit back, The body looks quite similar to ae86 with pop up headlight. I'm impressed the way you have mods this Celica.

[@STAG162]

thanks for the kind comment. many people have drawn comparisons with other cars from Toyota against this Celica, and even other cars from other marques in that period. most people confuse it as an MR2, rather oddly. as for the mods, I took whatever I could when they were available, and made them fit the overall design I had in mind - retro, but with a modern touch.

[@KwBeee]

Thanks for the ideas :) love the build. Wish me luck on my journey

[@STAG162]

Thanks for the comment. Take care of it and it'll take care of you.

[@rino33forza]

Beautiful car, great video. ❤

[@STAG162]

thanks for watching

[@ahmadalenazi3382]

Really, you gave it its due. This silica deserves to be taken care of, and you are good at this. Can I communicate with you through private chats, if you don't mind?

[@STAG162]

what do you need to know?

[@ahmadalenazi3382]

@@STAG162 I have a Toyota Celica GT_S st162 1986 model. I want pieces for the interior room and I want the rear lights bottle

[@ahmadalenazi3382]

@@STAG162 Can you help me even if it is used? I do not mind. I am from Jordan and I want parts. I did not find parts

[@STAG162]

@@ahmadalenazi3382 you'll need to find parts internationally then, try getting on the st162 . net facebook group (remove the spaces) and they should be able to help out.

[@seansampana1128]

I have ST162 I hope I can make it like this someday :)

[@STAG162]

aye, treat it well and it'll treat you well too. they're getting hard to find and while replacement parts are still around, modifications like bodykits, etc. aren't anywhere near as plentiful as they used to be. these will appreciate in value, and the looked-after ones even more so.

[@seansampana1128]

@@STAG162 Hi do you have a facebook account I would like to message you with some information on how I can make my st162 stunning like that. Like the exact dimention of the rear wings and body kits so we can fabricate it.

[@STAG162]

@@seansampana1128 Mate I have an insta account which is mentioned towards the end of the video. DM me on that and we'll have a chat

[@Ni2_Technical_Diving]

Wow! I love the bodykit! I drive the same car (in gray) and i am looking for it. Do you have any idea, where i can buy the body kit?

[@STAG162]

probably best to read pinned comments. ;) thanks for watching.

[@takumiokabe]

Damn this body kit is so great. Is this body kit still available for sale? Really want to purchase a body kit for the 4gen celica but can't find them on ebay or any other markets...

[@STAG162]

it seems I'm gonna have to make a sticky/pinned comment or something, because people don't take the time to read through other's. I'm getting a little tired of repeating myself. in answer to your question, it's NLA and has been for years, and if you have the original bars you can make a Kaminari kit work.

[@user-gn4vy3yn2x]

hey, i'm looking into buying one of these, my question is, doeas it come with airbag? Great vid btw, and she looks clean

[@STAG162]

thanks for the comment. these cars came out in an era that preceded airbags, and in most countries even before ABS. airbags weren't mainstream on cars until at least the 90's, and these ceased production in 1989. good luck with your purchase.

[@tempusbrevis609]

Red was the best colour for these. My two tone metallic brown/"champagne" not so much. 😢 Interesting this got 25k views... and the prices have doubled since I last looked. Seems to be a resurgence of interest.

[@STAG162]

thanks for the comment, I don't usually look at the stats of these videos, they'll never go viral. 😄 red is only the best colour for them IF you have somewhere to put it OR a car cover to protect it from the sun (ask me how I know). I thought the prices would've steadied post-covid but I'll take your word for it as I'm not inclined to sell any time soon. thanks for watching!

[@elijahevans7799]

I love this build! I have a 1987 GTS hatchback that is my project car at the moment! Im super curious about that bodykit? Where could I find it?

[@STAG162]

thanks for the comment, but there's some bad news about the bodykit... it's been discontinued years ago and can't be found anywhere except off another ST162 secondhand. best of luck with your build.

[@uhblonded]

beautiful build man, I got a 1988 gt-s and I can't find any aftermarket support, where'd you find the exhaust if you don't mind me asking?

[@STAG162]

thanks for the comment. the exhaust is actually ST202 factory manifold into a 2" primary before the cat (stainless 100 cell), then 2" pipe and one 15" mid-mounted resonator before the stainless muffler. I didn't bother going for an off-the-shelf exhaust setup, because for a 35+ year old car there's not that much aftermarket support, and they weren't that popular next to earlier RWD models. now they're getting popular and there's nothing for them.

[@uhblonded]

@@STAG162 did you have to find a muffler that just happened to fit or was it made it fit? just wondering because mine is quieter and need to find a muffler.

[@burgaz7895]

lovely

[@fluffybro7931]

Love the build. Paints a really good picture of what I want to do with my own 89 Celica. I was wondering if you had any advice for where I may be able to buy parts for my st162. I have a bit of repairs left to go for it before I start doing cosmetics :)

[@STAG162]

cheers for the comment mate. all depends on what you're thinking of doing and where you are, I guess. a good tip is to visit the facebook group st162.net and garner some info from that, as there's probably no better place to learn about 4th gen's than there.

[@fluffybro7931]

@@STAG162 thanks for the tip, I’m from Sydney and haven’t been having much luck finding reputable sites. So I’ll definitely ask in the Facebook group

[@jasonzeleya]

Where did you get the headlights!! I just got an St162, Love the build bro

[@STAG162]

cheers. headlights I scored off ebay, about AU$100 (Raybrigs) and LED H4 globes. haven't looked back, damn fine upgrade and legal.

[@dziugonras673]

Love the idea of putting LEDs for tail lights. Can you tell what electronics you used for them?

[@STAG162]

thanks for the comment. I didn't do the mods, I just made the design for them. but as you saw in the video, standard breadboard layout, LEDs, diodes, overcharge diodes, etc. just from what I remember, I'm not an electrician.

[@raulmaldonado7761]

Where did you buy the body kit? I’m looking for a kit for my 87 celica too

[@STAG162]

hey mate, as I've mentioned quite a few times in the comments already, these are NLA (no longer available). originally an SSV replica of the very limited edition TRD kit for the Celica GT-Four/AllTrac way back in the day, the remaining few kits were hauled off to carmate . com and after talking with them, they finally got rid of the rest of them to somewhere in America. if you want a functional bodykit with current kit pieces, hold onto your front and rear bars and grab a Kaminari kit, it's the closest you'll get to one of these.

[@danielvelasquezmartinez3974]

Disculpa amigo, donde conseguiste ti body kit o como lo busco ? Tengo un st162 y me gustó mucho como quedó tu carro con ese body

[@STAG162]

Disculpe la traducción de Google, pero me temo que ya no puede obtener ese body kit. Lo más parecido a lo que todavía puedes conseguir en Estados Unidos es el Kaminari. Este body kit es muy similar.

[@derekbarcial6358]

I have a '86 GT-S coupe.. where did the bumpers and lower skirts come from?

[@STAG162]

thanks for watching the vid. the kit came from SSV and can't be gotten anymore. it would need to be replicated and no bodykit manufacturer in this part of the world has the time or inclination to do that.

[@lovemikai]

where did u buy parts when needed? i have a celica gt and i am having trouble finding parts

[@STAG162]

'parts' is very non-specific. for a lot of the stuff on my car I was in the right place at the right time, and knew the right people. also bear in mind that it took more than 12 years to get it to the stage where you see it now.

[@lovemikai]

@@STAG162 got it, i bought a 88 gt in amazing condition for 400 and i have just a couple things to fix up and im unsure of were to get parts, mostly small interior things

[@STAG162]

they're usually the hardest things to get, but you may find people on places like the st162 . net FB page who run into Celicas for spares, which may be available for parting out, etc. "not what you know, but who" is very relevant here, and can mean the difference between getting small parts like what you need, and missing out.

[@jadensandoval5155]

Is it possible to find a bumper like that for my 88’ celica gt ?

[@STAG162]

not likely unless you can find one secondhand.

[@pointblank6]

Whats the music that starts @9:15? also nice celica.

[@STAG162]

thanks for the comment. it's "Space Trooper" available on the KZbin Auio Library.

[@sully6538]

I've recently got a 88 sx with the 3sge, its relatively stock apart from a catback exhaust and a pod filter. What would be some things you would recommend doing to it?

[@STAG162]

thanks for watching. well you've done the basic stuff to it, ie. getting it to breathe better. next I'd be keeping it in good tune, like spark plugs, leads, dizzy, etc. these cars are all getting older and those with OEM engines need special care. headlights are like candles in jam jars, so consider going a simple LED upgrade with some Raybrig housings. after the simple stuff, think about doing suspension and maybe wheels.

[@sully6538]

@@STAG162 thanks man I appreciate it🙏

[@skitbra1261]

Please show me where i can find body kit

[@STAG162]

no longer available sorry

[@carolynesquivel9813]

What is the bodykit is it ?

[@STAG162]

it was made by SSV years ago and no longer available, and I explain this in other comments as it's the most asked-about thing on the car.

[@dra_kso1793]

Where can I get bodykits for this car? Send a link

[@STAG162]

Kaminari is probably the only one you can get, depending on where you are. some countries will make custom one-off bodykits (mostly Asian countries).

[@AMU638]

👍

[@majorpain7248]

Was the 3sge a plug and play

[@STAG162]

pretty much, just had to source the engine/box first, and because the engine had a cut loom I had to source another engine loom from an ST202 from the UK. I didn't swap the engines over, another guy in Qld (road 'n track) did the swap, along with heater core, dash pad, front brakes, A/C swap, all done at the same time. no way I could've done it myself as I don't have the tools, the space or the knowledge to get it all done.

[@majorpain7248]

@@STAG162 I’m thinking of swapping my engine out for a new one , I still have the 3sfe in mine hasn’t died but can’t pass smog , I just wanna know what engine is a lot easier to swap in without having to do to much

[@oh_jero]

What suspension are you running on? I have an ST161 and I'm running Macpherson Struts all around. . .

[@STAG162]

should be the same suspension setup underneath, only I'm on factory rear spring replacements and King Lows (drop by 15-20mm) on the front. the setup looks lower because the wheels are 17" on low profile rubber.

[@TheEVGAftw]

Trying to diagnose my crank no start. It's been a mission

[@mevin2002]

@@STAG162 youre on king low springs?

[@majorpain7248]

What light bulbs did u run for the headlights I’ve ran some off road leds and want change

[@STAG162]

I found some H4 LEDs on eBay, no known brand other than I know they run Phillips chips inside. they've been good for the past 4 years, no issues.

[@majorpain7248]

@@STAG162 if u have an eBay account I think u can still send me the link of purchase of item perhaps.!, but they really fit the car ngl , I’m running the off road ones and they alright but they lose power a lot

[@STAG162]

@@majorpain7248 because the ebay transaction was over 4 years old I highly doubt I'd be able to pull anything meaningful off the site. less than 6 months and I still got a chance, but I doubt it ater this time.

[@藤野奨平]

流面形+ハイパワーユニットのスポーツ4WD

[@STAG162]

sorry mate, this is only the 2WD model. I wish it was an ST165 though.

[@MMaBboy711]

Is this car available I'd like to buy it.

[@STAG162]

if/when the car goes up for sale, I'll update the title to let people know.

[@epiuav]

i lve it

[@jac1793]

Turbo?

[@STAG162]

nah, not this build. maybe the next owner might do something like that, if I sell it.

[@jac1793]

@@STAG162 it's a super clean example, you've really looked after it. I'm curious about turbo applications for this engine, I also own it. Did you ever consider a turbo during your ownership?

[@STAG162]

@@jac1793 I had the opportunity back in 2008 to put a different engine in it, I just went for simple and uncomplicated 3rd gen 3SGE (the one before VVT-i) which was an unknown quantity, but the condition of it was excellent. I went with my gut and had it installed, and it's running like a top to this day. Glad I did, lane-change-steering (turbo FWD) isn't really my idea a daily.