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Old 05-22-13, 06:36 PM
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hello everyone my name tom i am an ase certified mechanic of 7 years experience i just picked up a 95 lexus sc400 for 5000 125k miles cleaaan mint 1 owner never in accident garaged whole life not a wrinkle in the leather nor a scratch on a bumper literally the factory exhaust is still bronze i am really excited !
Old 05-22-13, 06:39 PM
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post up some pictures!

sounds like car is in good hands!
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i have to do a tbelt waterpump and some maintenance and the door hinge left front the car feels a little sluggish off the line then takes off at higher speeds is this normal for my car? also any tips and help is appreciated should i do a tranny service and what other maintenance what tricks can i use in return id love to help any members get access to my alldata when i can and identifix while im at work i also have parts accounts at cap and autopart international which im more than happy to share so plz feel free to ask and to help me
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heres the only pic atm
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i have big plans for this car its going to be my daily driver till i get my settlement im thinking supercharged limited slip 6spd swap if i can find support and parts for direct swap without alot of headaches im on the ropes keeping it stock if id have no traction control and engine lights etc
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Welcome aboard man.

Keep the post with correct grammar. Its hard to read it.

I say motor swap and R154 and call it the day.
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no problem im so used to keeping my text messages short my appologies
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Looks really clean. Those wheel center caps are...1995-ish...
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welcome to the club
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thankyou and more pics to come also aloooot of questions
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Thats what we are here for. Ask away, but before you do, use the search button..
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looks clean. Welcome.
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