Phoenyx084

Hello CL,

My name is Clint and maybe most of you know that KingPhilip had sold his Blue Flame. Well it just so happens that he sold her to me.

I bought KingPhilip's 1995 SC400 Midnight Indigo Pearl aka Blue Flame on September 9, 2014. I have always been a Supra guy (currently owns a 94` TT 6spd) and I had just lost my 08` WRX two weeks prior to the great flood of the I10 in AZ . I originally wanted to buy a truck until I was browsing Craigslist and came across Kingphilips add, and the first time I saw the SC on Craigslist, I fell in love.

I was very hesitant to contact KingPhilip because I was so wary about driving from AZ to Cali to buy a car as I had never done it before plus I wasn't sure I could get his asking price...

As soon as I got the "OK" from my insurance company that my WRX was a total loss and was going to be paid off, I pulled the trigger and Contacted KingPhilip. We texted back and forth and then talked on the phone, he was very upfront and honest about the car, we then finalized the terms and negotiated a price. The next day I was on the road to SD, the transaction was very smooth and he even gave me an extra set of Supra TT wheels and tires (SCORE)!

The drive home was great and uneventful, not one issue everything seemed to work aside from what currently wasn't working correctly, and the AC blew cold and cruise worked with out a hiccup.

So far I am very satisfied with my decision and choice and I hope to hold on to the SC for a wile and tinker with it as this is also my first V8 engine as well.

Here is the Mod list so far:

Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:

K&N Drop-In Air Filter 33-2054
Koyo Radiator A1306
4 Gauge Alternator Wire

Suspension Modifications:

Powered By Max MAX Competition Coilovers (18/12 kg)
Prothane Polyurethane Bushings Front Upper & Lower Control Arms 311-18-207-BL
Prothane Polyurethane Bushings Rear Upper & Lower Control Arms 311-18-304-BL
Daizen Polyurethane Steering Rack Bushings S1-2030
Daizen Upgraded Sway Bar Set S1-2005
2nd Generation LS400 Front Brake Calipers (Polished)
Advanced Brake Technology Zinc-Coated Round-Slotted Premium Performance Disc Rotors Front SR-BZ44084 & Rear SR-BZ44107
Goodridge G-Stop Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Driftmotion Braided Stainless Power Steering Line
Custom Alignment Specs

Wheels/Tires Modification:

Euro.Tek by MRR Wheels 07
19x9.5 +12 225/35/19
19x10.5 +22 265/30/19
Muteki SR48 Extended Open End Lug Nuts with Lock Nuts

Interior/Exterior Modifications:

DDM Tuning HID Kit with 35w Slim Ballasts 5000k headlights & 3000k fog lights
Toyota Japan Amber bubble Sidemarker
LED Bulb Electronic Flasher CF13GL-02
LED Bulbs All Around Exterior & Interior
Euro/Japanese Spec Signal/Park Lights
Rolled & Pulled Front & Rear Fenders
JDM Innovation Oval-Tip Mufflers
'98+ SC300 Gated Shifter
50% Tint Front Windows, and 5% Tint Rear & Back Window
'92-'94 SC400 OEM Lip Kit
HIC Rear Sun Visor

Here are the pictures of my SC the day I got her;

Phoenyx084

Here are some progress pictures:

I got her home and parked her next to his new room mate, my 94` Supra, unfortunately I didn't have much time with the SC as I was two days away from going to SIV 14 this year so I had to make sure the Supra was ready to make the trip to and from Vegas.









Before I left I ordered some parts and found some to add
I scored a font bumper with a front lip for $125 delivered


Before


After


I also took care of the B-pillar's that where starting to show there crome


And I scored some JDM Bubble front turn signals



And I also went ahead and picked up a rear sun visor so it could match my Supra

BeaksSC

iTrader: (1)

Glad to have you , actually quite a lot in my books for only having the car for a few weeks haha. Can't wait to see what your plans are with her

Phoenyx084

Thanks! I am trying to resist "modding" this car as I have my Supra and that gets most of my attention, but so far I am content. I am just trying to fix a few issues like the locking mechanism so I can get the locks to work again and I also have a SC300 parts car that I will be trading the seats out of since they seem to be in better condition. I have already swapped a few parts to make the 400 more complete and clean.

myLEXsc400

It always makes me happy when these cars go to fellow enthusiasts. looking good!

jadu

iTrader: (42)

nice rides and congrats on the 400!

Phoenyx084

Thank you, I've always been an enthusiast and I am happy to finally own one.

Thank you!

Phoenyx084

Well tonight I replaced the door actuator, and let me tell you guys, it was a PITA! But now my passenger door locks and unlocks once again and my keyless even works now! I am so happy that this works. now my next task will be to replace the break booster as I am pretty sure it's losing vacuum

Twirl

Nice pick up, looking forward to seeing you resist modding it lol. Good start to resisting by creating a build thread lol great start so far, did you have the pillars painted? They look awesome.

Phoenyx084

Well what can I say, I am an addict lol. The pillars I used this material, http://www.ebay.com/itm/390599484115?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AITBeing skeptical and it being cheap and having nothing to lose I said what the hell and to my surprise it works very well and they are pre-cut to fit the pillars. I thought it was a better method then having to strip the old paint off and painting again.

oldManTan

Yea def vinyl ftw, don't have to worry about it scratching or chipping again. Something happens to the vinyl put some more on. Easy peasy

Phoenyx084

I figured it would be good idea, plus it can always be removed and painted if I ever decide to have the car resprayed to sharpen up the factory paint.

Twirl

Thanks for the link, I just put in my order. They've been bothering me forever. Keep up the good work, any more pics or details of your supra?

Phoenyx084

Your welcome .

Here is a picture of my Supra,
Picture of my Supra


It's a 1994 Twin Turbo 6spd, Mods are intake, HKS dragger exhaust, Greddy 3 row Intercooler, Pro-efi 128 ECU+I-boost, and color display, she made 387rwhp @ 17psi. I am planning on building a short block with 10:1 compression and I also have a Greddy T88 with a GT4202 wheel waiting to be installed, and I'll be shooting for 700-800rwhp.

Twirl

sexy :: pulls up a chair::