1995 SC300 Questions
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1995 SC300 Questions
Hello I recently bought a 95 SC 300 for 6,000 dollars. Its green with black leather interior, automatic with 207,000 miles. With some stereo upgrades like DVD TV's in the seats two 12 inch subs and 6 disc changer. Anyway I didn't find a FAQ section for this car so I wanted to ask some questions. First can the Lexus RX330 18 inch rims fit on the SC? Has anyone ever done it? Second I am going to do the 97 conversion kit on it and want the car repainted how much is it to get it repainted in black or silver? I heard people say its 3000 but then I see ads for 500. This car is my project car I couldn't pass up such a good deal. Also I want it to go turbo but I wanna get a newer engine are they expensive? Lastly how much will I expect to be paying for service on this car?
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Congrats and welcome. ClubLexus member Lex400sc has a very comprehensive web page at www.intellexual.net - be sure to check it out. The repaint job is more a function of the current condition of the car and where you are located rather than the model of car, but 3K sounds about right for a color change.
Plenty of turbo and maintenance info at www.intellexual.net and if you search the engine sub-section of this forum.
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Plenty of turbo and maintenance info at www.intellexual.net and if you search the engine sub-section of this forum.
EDIT: web page address corrected
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Thanks! The lextreme website is down. so its going to be 3k for a color change eh? Even for a basic color like Black? I also like the Silver the 97 and up came with so I'm trying to decide between those two colors. I like the RX330 rims I hope they can fit the SC.
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Dang- I meant "net", not "com" !
I apologize- I meant http://www.intellexual.net and it is fortunately up and running and full of good reading.
I am sure you can get a cheaper paint job, but there's a lot of work involved in doing it to the factory standard, and even more work to change the color, and I'll bet we'll soon get posts not to try- it's a tough trick to paint every visible area inside doors, under hood, etc.
Last I heard, all Lexus car wheels have the same bolt pattern- not sure of the SUV's, though. But there's a wheels forum for those kinda questions.
I am sure you can get a cheaper paint job, but there's a lot of work involved in doing it to the factory standard, and even more work to change the color, and I'll bet we'll soon get posts not to try- it's a tough trick to paint every visible area inside doors, under hood, etc.
Last I heard, all Lexus car wheels have the same bolt pattern- not sure of the SUV's, though. But there's a wheels forum for those kinda questions.
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i dont think the rx330 wheels fit due to thier lower offset. a used sc engine with lower milage is pretty cheap for 500-1000. But if your going to go turbo and do a engine swap might as well swap in 2jzgte.
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I also have a 95 sc300, welcome brother.
I was told the wheels from the RX would fit but I didn't ask for specs so that I would know for sure, I took their word on it. Sometimes dealer guys don't know what they're talking about.
With over 200k mi on it I hope you spend your money on mechanics first before you get to the mods. Make sure everything is ship shape. I bought mine with 28k mi and still changed everything I could just to be safe....belts, hoses, fluids. Good luck with her and post some pics.
I was told the wheels from the RX would fit but I didn't ask for specs so that I would know for sure, I took their word on it. Sometimes dealer guys don't know what they're talking about.
With over 200k mi on it I hope you spend your money on mechanics first before you get to the mods. Make sure everything is ship shape. I bought mine with 28k mi and still changed everything I could just to be safe....belts, hoses, fluids. Good luck with her and post some pics.
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Yeah I am going to take it in for a checkup it runs very well though haven't had any problems. I look foward to being a member on this site it seems like a fun forum!!! I'm already learning alot of things about the SC!!! Never knew there was such an aftermarket for it!
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The RX330 wheels are 18x7.5 with a 35mm offset. They will fit fine on a SC300/400.
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Hey, nice to see you got an Sc with black leather..its somewhat rare. I see you got big things planned. an engine swap, and new body pieces with paint job? The body upgrade you're looking at over a grand. The paint job, you're looking at 2000-3000 for an as many would say (decent job) that 500 dollar stuff like macco or earl schieb, you might start seeing peeling and other imperfections within a month (as my friend did after 2 weeks of his macco paintjob for 200).
Now onto the tens of thousands. If you wanted to do a 2jzgte swap, make sure you find a shop you trust and make sure you are close with them so you are never kept in the dark and they let you know whats going on (on a daily basis).
like others have said, definitely memorize everything on intellexual and dont forget to read over www.planetsoarer.com a couple times.
Now onto the tens of thousands. If you wanted to do a 2jzgte swap, make sure you find a shop you trust and make sure you are close with them so you are never kept in the dark and they let you know whats going on (on a daily basis).
like others have said, definitely memorize everything on intellexual and dont forget to read over www.planetsoarer.com a couple times.
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Originally Posted by 95SC30095
Thanks! The lextreme website is down. so its going to be 3k for a color change eh? Even for a basic color like Black? I also like the Silver the 97 and up came with so I'm trying to decide between those two colors. I like the RX330 rims I hope they can fit the SC.
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Yeah I was looking hard for black leather. I almost gave up and was going to buy a tan one and get buy a black leather kit for it. But then I saw mine and I dove on it! Good to hear about the paint I am going to start looking at different shops around here to see where I can get the best deal.
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