2jzGTE SCs - The Siblings of my Supra MKIV Toys
04-14-15, 06:13 PM
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1000whp is ridiculous. i believe i would have to be at the same point in my life as you are, to have anything like that in a swap, even tho 2jz is probably the cheapest way to reach the 1k mark. at that point, every little thing in the engine needs to be upgraded, really breaks the bank. i might hold off on the swap, i want to visit singapore at the end of this year. i was born there and have never gone back. im expect to blow maybe 2-3k total, for spending about 1.5 weeks there.
True , to shoot for +1000rwhp , it is not cheap. You try to cheap out on your parts, the setup is gonna break quick,
That is why I always said be smart in building your cars otherwise if you pay store prices for all your parts, your cost will reach the roof.
There is no way for me I could have all the 2jzgte toys in my signature if I have to buy everything from the stores... just no way. I would be spending tons of money to have 3 6speed MKIVs and 3 built 2jzgte SCs. My wife will divorce me..hahaha.
Hey I want you to grab me something from a store at Orchard Rd in Singapore which I forgot to get last year if you are going.
04-15-15, 07:10 AM
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i will update you with anything when i plan on going to SG. i wanna to get a couple nights at the SMB hotel, with that super nice infinity pool, but it's almost $300 a night.... crazy. im gonna party so hard.
04-15-15, 10:14 AM
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Black Interior on the Blue Angel will actually be in better condition since it's coming from the 1997 Black Pearl.
Got a couple for friends with bad experiences. One friend spent $30k on his GTE swapped car and was stolen. I am just paranoid on my MKIVs and built SCs, so I make it a habit that I have a steering wheel lock on them. More of a psychological hindrance... someone sees a lock on steering wheel , it might give him a second thought of even trying.
Got a couple for friends with bad experiences. One friend spent $30k on his GTE swapped car and was stolen. I am just paranoid on my MKIVs and built SCs, so I make it a habit that I have a steering wheel lock on them. More of a psychological hindrance... someone sees a lock on steering wheel , it might give him a second thought of even trying.
04-15-15, 03:31 PM
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Black Interior on the Blue Angel will actually be in better condition since it's coming from the 1997 Black Pearl.
Got a couple for friends with bad experiences. One friend spent $30k on his GTE swapped car and was stolen. I am just paranoid on my MKIVs and built SCs, so I make it a habit that I have a steering wheel lock on them. More of a psychological hindrance... someone sees a lock on steering wheel , it might give him a second thought of even trying.
Got a couple for friends with bad experiences. One friend spent $30k on his GTE swapped car and was stolen. I am just paranoid on my MKIVs and built SCs, so I make it a habit that I have a steering wheel lock on them. More of a psychological hindrance... someone sees a lock on steering wheel , it might give him a second thought of even trying.
probally would come out better if you had one of these
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04-15-15, 04:47 PM
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You know I was just thinking of that today since I saw one on the classified section today 
. A lot of vehicles though are stolen by the quick lift and tow method.
Reason I believe the SmartGPS system is good. The moment they lift it, the tilt sensor senses it...sounds the alarm and start tracking the route .
04-16-15, 07:26 AM
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SC2JZ300 here is the interior of my White Diamond SC which is still red . Will paint it white though when the right time comes.... hahaha. It is an interior combo of black and tan. Blue Angel, I believe you have an idea of the condition of the black interior going into that car since I have posted pictures of the Black Pearl interior on this thread...pretty good condition... better than the black interior of the Red Mamba.
You see all my 2jzgte cars have steering wheel locks..lmaol.
Temperature related gauges (Engine Oil, Transmission Fluid and Water Temp ) on the passenger side pillar
Pressure related gauges (Boost pressure, Oil Pressure and Fuel Pressure ) on the driver side Pillar. My Wideband / ProEFI color can display still hanging loose inside the glove box...still deciding whether I wanted a RacePak IQ3 dash and take the whole stock gauge out.
You see all my 2jzgte cars have steering wheel locks..lmaol.
Temperature related gauges (Engine Oil, Transmission Fluid and Water Temp ) on the passenger side pillar
Pressure related gauges (Boost pressure, Oil Pressure and Fuel Pressure ) on the driver side Pillar. My Wideband / ProEFI color can display still hanging loose inside the glove box...still deciding whether I wanted a RacePak IQ3 dash and take the whole stock gauge out.
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04-16-15, 03:42 PM
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You know I was just thinking of that today since I saw one on the classified section today . A lot of vehicles though are stolen by the quick lift and tow method.
Reason I believe the SmartGPS system is good. The moment they lift it, the tilt sensor senses it...sounds the alarm and start tracking the route .
I was referring to that (quick disconnect) over the club. The Smart gps is a great idea
the clubs are easy to get buy with a hacksaw to the steering wheel club comes right off
with he quick disconnect the car has to be towed
04-16-15, 09:29 PM
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our area isn't too rampant to theft... its usually outside of us, where it happens. SC's aren't that desirable.
hmmmm a 2jzgte swapped 99 SC popped up for a decent price.... but it's an auto, and i want a manual.
hmmmm a 2jzgte swapped 99 SC popped up for a decent price.... but it's an auto, and i want a manual.
04-17-15, 03:11 PM
#2925
thanks , I had those gauges at least 6 years so decided to make good use of them
haha...kinda paranoid that one of my 2jzgte toys will be stolen though truly the city I live in is a very safe area. For now Red Mamba is safe with the Viper SmartStart / SmartGPS System.
You got my text message ? Get one of those delivered to my place and you may have the Red Mamba.
I hear you... good idea. They will have to tow the car. Maybe in the future. Right now I just want stock looks in and out for my SCs. I want to channel funds first buying go fast goodies... then cosmetics would come.
Was just thinking though, removing the steering wheel would not prevent them from towing the car so it looks to me installing a Viper Smart System in my cars might be better . I will just content myself with the steering wheel locks for now since I already have them I guess.
True , I actually seldom hear any crime in this city. In the neighborhood I am, never heard of any theft actually.
If the price is right, a 2jzgte swapped car regardless if auto or manual tranny would be a good deal now. The damn 2jzgte swaps have risen in prices again. JDM dealers want $9500 now for a 2jzgte 6speed swap. Even the auto and vvti swaps have gone up. It is not getting cheaper to do a good 2jzgte swap now especially if you want to refresh it first before install.
haha...kinda paranoid that one of my 2jzgte toys will be stolen though truly the city I live in is a very safe area. For now Red Mamba is safe with the Viper SmartStart / SmartGPS System.
Was just thinking though, removing the steering wheel would not prevent them from towing the car so it looks to me installing a Viper Smart System in my cars might be better . I will just content myself with the steering wheel locks for now since I already have them I guess.
If the price is right, a 2jzgte swapped car regardless if auto or manual tranny would be a good deal now. The damn 2jzgte swaps have risen in prices again. JDM dealers want $9500 now for a 2jzgte 6speed swap. Even the auto and vvti swaps have gone up. It is not getting cheaper to do a good 2jzgte swap now especially if you want to refresh it first before install.
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