Hi All, Just purchased a RA28 recently as a daily driver and I've got a few Q's. 1. The accelerator pedal is really stiff to operate. I lubed all the knuckles and pivot points on the connecting rods which helped a bit but it is still quite stiff. Is this an issue with the 18RG carbies ie controlling two carbies twice the load? 2. The back end is very sloppy. Lots of body roll in the back and a little to easy to get into oversteer at low speeds. Is this a shocker issue? 3. Does the 18RGs take the same oil filters as the 18RCs? 4. And does everyone else's analogue clock tick loader than their radio? Cheers and spanks Glen RA28 (18RG) RA40 (3TGTE) RA40 (18RC)

Hi! 1. yes, I tried running with the stock throttle rod linkage before when we swapped over from 20R to 18RG. It's not going to work good, I have tried it. You have that bind from using rods that affects pedal feel plus engine vibration can also cause the throttles to open and close inadvertantly. What you'll need to do is get a accelerator cable/pedal assembly. I got mine fom Toyota, I ordered one for a 1983- 84 Celica GT/GTS. My brother had one and when we saw it was the obvious one to use. Now The pedal feels like stock and even IF the engine vibrates the cable linkage does not open the throttles unless the accelerator pedal is depressed. By the way, I am running dual carbs. 2. Rear end may be caused by a lot of issues, these factors may be combining to give you that undesired oversteer condition a. tires? conditions of them? b. Shocks,springs and their condition? c. sway bars? have one in the back? d. weight you are carrying, cargo? e.your throttle application, are you flooring it through the corner? How tight is that corner? f. the road itself? g. panhard rod? aka lateral control rod? condition of it, bushings? h. full fuel tank? I can go on and one. Best way is to evaluate the car carefully and try diffirent things one by one to see what the problem may be. 3. My 18Rg can take the same Toyota OEM filters used for 20R,22R, 22RE. 4. Nah, my radio can play pretty loud! Clock ticking adds yet another Classic touch on the Classic Celica! ;) El. Go CELICAs!