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Hey everyone,

Im finally finishing up my current project (MR2) and im starting to turn my focus to my daily driver (my SC400). I have a few questions as to where I should start, and my searches did not come up with the answers I was looking for.

Background

1992 SC400
258,000 km (154,000 miles or so)
absolutely bone stock, and never been beaten on before I owned it
Now has some body damage (long story)
Needs suspension work
Im pretty sure the TC is not locking up.

I am basically looking for where I should use my money most effectively.

Currently I have brand new Tein Baisc coilovers from a MKIV (brand new never installed) and a set of LCA bushings for front and rear, not yet installed, because Im pretty sure my front balljoints are no good)

So my plan so far is to replace the front LCAs and install the bushings and coilovers. What else should I do for performance upgrades? I plan to street drive the car full time, it may see the drag strip occasionally just for fun, maybe the track (unlikely) but definitely no drifting or anything like that. I have my MR2 for the track/strip.

I do not plan on swapping engines at all. Im keeping the 1UZ, but I am picking up a second motor cheap to rebuild, so I was thinking of doing cams and a few things along the way. I also have a spare a340e tranny and stock TC.

Where should I begin with this car to get the most bang for buck?

Thanks in advance.

Last edited by justinsane; 07-12-12 at 06:21 PM.
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