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Old 11-14-05, 12:58 PM
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My '92 SC400 has had chrome centercaps with "SC" written in gold since I bought the car. One centercap was broken by a local tire shop and I am having difficulty finding a replacement. Does anyone know if they were a factory option from Lexus? Or, does anyone know who makes them so I can purchase a replacement? All input is appreciated.

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ive never seen one with "SC" on it i have gold "L" on mine- sorry bro
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no idea bro.. i have 97-98 limited TT rims on my car, with the chrome and gold centercaps with the T logo in gold. I can only imagine how much those cost at the dealership
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Originally Posted by sonyman
My '92 SC400 has had chrome centercaps with "SC" written in gold since I bought the car. One centercap was broken by a local tire shop and I am having difficulty finding a replacement. Does anyone know if they were a factory option from Lexus? Or, does anyone know who makes them so I can purchase a replacement? All input is appreciated.

Scott
I'd venture to say that your center caps were customly made.
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Originally Posted by NYLexSC
I'd venture to say that your center caps were customly made.

There is a thread here somewhere that shows these rims. From what I remember, they are a factory stock center cap with "SC" written in it. Let me search around and see what I can find.

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Got it!!!
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...sc+center+caps

Picture of wheel from thread. Check with member Compuman as this is his car. Thanks for use of pic Compuman!!

Quick message to new users on CL.........This search took me roughly 30-45 seconds to find what I was looking for! Believe me when I say the search tool is invaluable around here !
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Default What did the dealer's parts guy say?

I have the same caps, and a few of them have one or two broken tabs but they still stay on the wheel.

As a last resort, you may be able to take the gold "SC" part and affix it to another chrome cap.
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Originally Posted by PERRYinLA
I have the same caps, and a few of them have one or two broken tabs but they still stay on the wheel.
I bet they're really nice and shiny though. Whoever you got them from must be a real pal.
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I called the OEM for Lexus wheels (Wheel Creations Inc. in Fresno CA) and have been told that these centercaps are definately aftermarket. He also said that the company that made them is out of business. Unless someone else makes them or I can find them used I'll have to change out all my centercaps or suffer a mismatched set.

Scott
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Originally Posted by sonyman
I called the OEM for Lexus wheels (Wheel Creations Inc. in Fresno CA) and have been told that these centercaps are definately aftermarket. He also said that the company that made them is out of business. Unless someone else makes them or I can find them used I'll have to change out all my centercaps or suffer a mismatched set.

Scott

Or upgrade to the SC430 wheels. I have seen a few of those looking swell on a 1st gen SC....

You can do it (or just step it up all the way with some nice new shoes for your sweetie)
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You say that as if I have anything besides lint lining my pockets.

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You say that as if I have anything besides lint lining my pockets.

Scott
How about someone in need of that lint in your pocket?

Here you go:
http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...ad.php?t=73851
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Default THe SC Center Caps

I got the SC Center caps here: http://www.ehubcap.com/search_result...rch=fromSearch
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good job comp for tracking those down- word
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Thirty-five bucks each!

Where do they sell center-cap locks?
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Originally Posted by PERRYinLA
Thirty-five bucks each!

Where do they sell center-cap locks?
blah ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Hey, someone will pay it...oh yes, someone will pay...


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