 Life After My 6gc: SC300 Freshly Painted! |
 Jul 12, 2006 - 12:45 AM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jun 29, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Well it's been a few months now since I've sold the Celica in my profile for my SC300. Funny... when I bought this car, I told myself that I'd keep it stock and wouldn't do anything to it... What can I say? I couldn't resist...
 I just installed a body kit over the weekend and bought the rare "Polished" Twin Turbo Supra Rims. I must say 9.5' wide tires in the rear really makes a huge difference with traction and handling. I just received Tein Super Streets today. I've always fantasized about buying these when I had my Celica, but I think they cost something like $1,300... which is pretty expensive. I bought them for my SC for only $850 before tax and shipping! Here are some pics, and yes I know... it needs to be dropped and painted. Enjoy.   Going to install these bad boys next weekend with the help of Lewfx.   This is how she looked when I first got her.  Body Kit and Rims installed.  Side shot.  Rear shot. This post has been edited by Chanh55: Aug 17, 2006 - 11:45 AM |
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Jul 12, 2006 - 12:55 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 25, '02 From Pittsburgh/Clairton, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
after pics, STAT
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Jul 12, 2006 - 1:01 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '06 From Bremerton, Washington Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
hey is that stick because my friend has the same car but he did the swap now his is stick pretty fast
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Jul 12, 2006 - 2:01 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '05 From torrance/carson, ca Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
sweet. i'd wanna see that at the meet.
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Jul 12, 2006 - 8:41 AM
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 Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
clean ride, man. looks good
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Jul 12, 2006 - 9:28 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%) |
need jdm tails, redded or smoked
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Jul 12, 2006 - 9:34 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 3, '02 From Va Team 6gc Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
^JDM tails HAHA. 94-95 baby. Looking clean sir real clean.
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Jul 12, 2006 - 10:37 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thanks for the comments.
Yeah Lew, like Drocay was trying to say, these are JDM tails, they just vary by year. 92-93 (Mine)  94-96, which are the ones I like and will be getting soon.  and the newest one, the 97+. I think these look too busy. 
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Jul 12, 2006 - 11:11 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 23, '03 From New Orleans Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Thats a car I want...its just so clean.
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Jul 12, 2006 - 11:21 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 30, '04 From So Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
I always wanted that car too
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Jul 12, 2006 - 2:38 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 19, '06 From Long Island, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
Looks great with that clean looking body kit man.
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'96 Black Celica ST 25th Anniversary - Sold '99 Black Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 - Sold '04 E250 Work Van - Going soon '08 Grey Dodge Charger Work Car - Ordered |
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Jul 12, 2006 - 4:26 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Portsmouth, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
i never liked the back of that car (thats just my opinion) but the front is DAMN sexy lol
looks good and CLEAN! taste-full body work and nice touch with the supra rims
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Jul 12, 2006 - 4:46 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 25, '05 From Glasgow Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
We call them soarers here , i was in my mates TT the other night and had 151 mph out of it ! automatic , well impressed !!
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Jul 12, 2006 - 6:03 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '03 From Crestview, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Damn I love those cars.
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Jul 12, 2006 - 6:07 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 15, '05 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
hmmmm..sexy....17x8 and 17x9 supra right?? My buddy Arty just dropped his SC last week and put on some 5zigens..soooo hot.
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Jul 12, 2006 - 9:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 25, '02 From Pittsburgh/Clairton, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
i believe supras run 9.5 on the rear, so prob 8.5 on the front
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Jul 12, 2006 - 10:25 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 14, '03 From Long Island, N.Y. Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
didnt take you long to make it badass...good work
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Jul 15, 2006 - 1:33 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 13, '02 From Blairstown, New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Thats going to be a sick looking car, I've always liked them alot.
Whats going to go down in the world of power for this thing?? Care to share? 
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Jul 16, 2006 - 10:44 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
^ I'm planning to keep it stock for now... it's already an inline 6 with 225hp stock. It's good enough... for now. =)
I just finished installing the teins, I must say it wasn't that difficult. Just time consuming. Here are some pics. Before:  After:    
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Jul 16, 2006 - 10:50 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 1, '03 From WV Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Man, I love that car. I should have taken that oppertunity to trade my Celica for one. It was that sea foam color though. Keep us all updated on that thing.
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Jul 16, 2006 - 10:54 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 25, '02 From Pittsburgh/Clairton, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
freakin hawt, drop it more
more more more max it out
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Jul 16, 2006 - 10:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 3, '02 From Va Team 6gc Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
that is Sexy as hell bro, i hope to have mine looking that good in a little while.
-------------------- All I have in this world is my Balls and my Word and I'm not breaking em for no one,- Tony Montana Team 6gc 2005 |
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Jul 16, 2006 - 10:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Looks great Chan. Can you give us some driving impressions of the teins?
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Jul 16, 2006 - 11:03 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
The Super Street Coilovers have 16 levels dampening, for those that didn't know. Cool thing is you can adjust it the dampening level with 2 fingures.. anyways,
I set it on the softest setting and it feels just like stock. I purposely hit pot holes and stuff and it was smooth a little too smooth for my taste. So tomorrow I will probably make it a stiffer. |
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Jul 17, 2006 - 4:47 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, '03 From 캘리포니아 Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
wow it's looking really good! it's sooo sexy
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Jul 17, 2006 - 11:23 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I got bored. Took some vids after washing and polishing the rims. Enjoy!
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd2SYl9FRHA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAlYcZAdgZE This post has been edited by Chanh55: Jul 17, 2006 - 11:56 PM |
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Jul 17, 2006 - 11:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%) |
almost looks gangsta
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Jul 17, 2006 - 11:54 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 16, '04 From Baton Rouge, LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Chahn it looks great man.
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Jul 17, 2006 - 11:57 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 4, '03 From Twin Cities MN Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
that sh!t right there is pure LUST
-------------------- Car #3: 98 Accord LX- purchased 5/06, totaled 8/06
Car #2: 95 Celica GT- purchased 8/03, current daily driver Car #1: 01 Focus ZX3- purchased 5/01, sold 8/03 |
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Jul 17, 2006 - 11:58 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '05 From Hollywood, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
eh i dunno, somethings just not lookin right to me.
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Jul 17, 2006 - 11:59 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
^ lol thanks! Still needs paint. =)
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Jul 18, 2006 - 12:04 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 4, '03 From Twin Cities MN Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
dont worry about the minor things with the SC- the car itself, in my opnion, is a true classic, and I still don't think toyota has come up with a more provocative and truely emotional design since
you have a taste for the finer things in life for sure 
-------------------- Car #3: 98 Accord LX- purchased 5/06, totaled 8/06
Car #2: 95 Celica GT- purchased 8/03, current daily driver Car #1: 01 Focus ZX3- purchased 5/01, sold 8/03 |
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Jul 18, 2006 - 12:21 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thanks Saleeka for the comments. Bloodrain, I'm not sure if this is what you're talking about or not but the front bumper doesn't fit very well and will need a few adjustments, I will probably get to it this weekend.
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Jul 18, 2006 - 12:23 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 2, '06 From Socal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
needs wider and better offset wheels.
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Jul 18, 2006 - 12:58 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
It looks too low imo. But if you like it, who cares!
~snap -------------------- Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJ
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Jul 18, 2006 - 6:38 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 19, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
That's hot. But still not worth giving up a 3sgte celica.
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Jul 18, 2006 - 11:55 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 19, '04 From southern cali Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (80%) |
Chanh... You did a great job installing the kit... You installed it pretty quick.
It looks very clean. Keep up the good work. |
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Jul 19, 2006 - 12:23 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thanks boost for delivering it. Fitment and quality on this kit is pretty good, so it was a piece of cake to install.
Hey I'm interested in this CF hood, let me know if you can get it at a good price.  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/92-93-94-95...bayphotohosting |
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Aug 16, 2006 - 10:36 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Molded the side and rear skirts, redded the tails and just got a paint job. Let me know what you guys think. All comments welcomed, good or bad.
     Video of the molding: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiS3hnOkMOo Video of car after paint: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OFjfJK4Ef0 |
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Aug 17, 2006 - 12:24 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '05 From torrance/carson, ca Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
looks pretty sweet. can't wait to see it at the meet.
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Aug 17, 2006 - 12:44 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 4, '03 From Twin Cities MN Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
yeah i'm jealous... I did get a little chuckle seeing how your plates have EK in them, though
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Car #2: 95 Celica GT- purchased 8/03, current daily driver Car #1: 01 Focus ZX3- purchased 5/01, sold 8/03 |
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Aug 17, 2006 - 1:20 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 30, '03 From O-town, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Makes me pissed I missed my oppurtunity on the one I was eyeing.
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Aug 17, 2006 - 1:24 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 25, '02 From Pittsburgh/Clairton, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
freakin hawt, now stop taking pics w/ your damn PHONE
get some high res pics of that biatch
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Aug 17, 2006 - 1:47 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 29, '06 From Hull, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
[quote name='Chanh55' date='Jul 12, 2006 - 4:37 PM' post='455030']
Thanks for the comments. Yeah Lew, like Drocay was trying to say, these are JDM tails, they just vary by year. 92-93 (Mine) I prefer the ones you've already got mate. not your car I know, but I much prefer these lights to the following years. maybe tint them slightly |
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Aug 17, 2006 - 2:57 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 19, '04 From southern cali Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (80%) |
QUOTE(Chanh55 @ Jul 19, 2006 - 5:23 AM) [snapback]458014[/snapback] Thanks boost for delivering it. Fitment and quality on this kit is pretty good, so it was a piece of cake to install. Hey I'm interested in this CF hood, let me know if you can get it at a good price. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/92-93-94-95...bayphotohosting NICE hood! |
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Aug 17, 2006 - 4:12 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 28, '04 From Ann Arbor MI Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
I want those supra rims bad :\
Just too sexy. I wonder if you can order them through the dealership that be ****ing sweet. |
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Aug 17, 2006 - 11:02 AM
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QUOTE(Consynx @ Aug 16, 2006 - 11:24 PM) [snapback]469878[/snapback] freakin hawt, now stop taking pics w/ your damn PHONE get some high res pics of that biatch Ok Here are the high res pics. I resized them for easy loading. It was a good camera, but I'm no Coomer, I tried my best. These were just taken... right here at my work. So now you guys know where I work and what my plates are.       Thanks for all the comments. |
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Aug 17, 2006 - 11:15 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 30, '03 From O-town, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Too hawt. Now im mad lol
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Aug 17, 2006 - 11:20 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 25, '02 From Pittsburgh/Clairton, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
you are a hoe
edit: but thanks for the new backdrop This post has been edited by Consynx: Aug 17, 2006 - 11:24 AM -------------------- |
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Aug 17, 2006 - 11:22 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 29, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
That is a NICE car! Any plans for performance mods? Exterior is damn near perfect if you ask me.
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Aug 17, 2006 - 11:25 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
damn sean your ****s hot
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Aug 17, 2006 - 11:27 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(gt_driFFter @ Aug 17, 2006 - 9:22 AM) [snapback]469948[/snapback] That is a NICE car! Any plans for performance mods? Exterior is damn near perfect if you ask me. I honestly think it performs fine stock. I have a drop in K&N, that's about it. I like to have the piece of mind that it's stock, street legal, carb/ smog legal and doesn't use more gas than it already does. Performance wise it's fine. The suspension however leaves something to be desired... I've upgraded the tires as you can see... in the rear I have Toyo Proxis 275/40/17 so they're wide as hell. I have Tein Super Streets and recently installed Daizen Lower Control Arm Bushings as well as Steering Rack Bushings. My next mod will probably be Supra Brakes. I hope I beat Cone Sex to it.
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Aug 17, 2006 - 12:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 16, '04 From Baton Rouge, LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Well I know what my next car will be. haha Looks amazing Chanh.
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Aug 17, 2006 - 12:30 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 25, '02 From Pittsburgh/Clairton, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(Chanh55 @ Aug 17, 2006 - 9:27 AM) [snapback]469953[/snapback] QUOTE(gt_driFFter @ Aug 17, 2006 - 9:22 AM) [snapback]469948[/snapback] That is a NICE car! Any plans for performance mods? Exterior is damn near perfect if you ask me. I honestly think it performs fine stock. I have a drop in K&N, that's about it. I like to have the piece of mind that it's stock, street legal, carb/ smog legal and doesn't use more gas than it already does. Performance wise it's fine. The suspension however leaves something to be desired... I've upgraded the tires as you can see... in the rear I have Toyo Proxis 275/40/17 so they're wide as hell. I have Tein Super Streets and recently installed Daizen Lower Control Arm Bushings as well as Steering Rack Bushings. My next mod will probably be Supra Brakes. I hope I beat Cone Sex to it. lol, you're not my front passenger brake is sticking, it's either abs or the caliper, either way it's out!!! you can beat me to that sexy CF hood...i can't afford that, and if i could i'd prob still get racing seats first
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Aug 17, 2006 - 12:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 9, '03 From Dayton, OH Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Nice car...like the kit alot!
I would take the tein sticker off And i would wetsand and buff that paint...looks like there may be alot of orange peel in it from the respray...could just be the pics though
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Aug 17, 2006 - 1:10 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(bufferdan @ Aug 17, 2006 - 10:56 AM) [snapback]469980[/snapback] Nice car...like the kit alot! I would take the tein sticker off And i would wetsand and buff that paint...looks like there may be alot of orange peel in it from the respray...could just be the pics though Nope you're right. The painter said wait about a month though before I do any buffing, he said it should turn out mirror. |
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Aug 17, 2006 - 1:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 9, '03 From Dayton, OH Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Yeah it will..wet sand + buffing does wonders!
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Aug 17, 2006 - 1:21 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(bufferdan @ Aug 17, 2006 - 11:15 AM) [snapback]469984[/snapback] Yeah it will..wet sand + buffing does wonders! What grit sand paper and what kind of buffing should I do? |
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Aug 17, 2006 - 2:48 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 30, '03 From O-town, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
What kinda MPG
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Aug 17, 2006 - 5:03 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Akimbo @ Aug 17, 2006 - 12:48 PM) [snapback]470011[/snapback] What kinda MPG SC300's are rated at 24mpg highway and 18 mpg city. Last time I calculated about 16 mpg, then again I have a lead foot. =) |
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Aug 18, 2006 - 10:21 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 8, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
lol i think i got around 9 city driving consynx's car after it was done...
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Aug 18, 2006 - 11:40 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 19, '04 From southern cali Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (80%) |
that's one clean SC! Keep up the great work
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