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The HELL with MODS, Is your SC running right?!?!

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Old 08-10-12, 05:27 PM
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I repaired the carpet grommets today! Did it myself! Besides repairing the passenger door "wont open from the outside because the plastic clip broke" this is now the cheapest repair to date. And yes I repaired the door too!

I ordered some parts today to fix the back lighting in the cluster. Here is the AMAZING thread on that:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...klighting.html

Can't wait to get that restoration under way!
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how about none of the above
Old 08-10-12, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Kayasith95
how about none of the above
lol, Dang, that relentless pursuit of perfection gets expensive don't it?
Old 08-11-12, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by SC400DAVE
lol, Dang, that relentless pursuit of perfection gets expensive don't it?
I betcha his car is mint!
Old 08-11-12, 01:21 PM
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Default Runs awesome

I just drove it from las vegas to phoenix, drove all over phoenix, then back through flagstaff, williams and kingman AZ.

Ran perfect, AC ice cold, got 24.7 mpg one leg of the trip. Cruising 80-85 mph with cruise control on.
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Old 08-11-12, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by The Ikon
I betcha his car is mint!
Flyin down the road in a mint SC = Heaven on earth.
Old 11-20-12, 09:32 PM
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All the above other than the lopping. J/K. its clean other than a few door dings missing a lil paint on the fender. mine has a low lopping idle. runs nice and smooth tho.
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Ive got a bunch to do, power steering pump, transmission fluid, my diff just broke so new diff, -_-
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I have put a lock on everything that has to do with looks and upgrades if it does not help the car or help me drive it. I need desperately to get my car back to stock body but instead, I just purchased the HUGE OEM timing belt/water pump/seal kit, plugs, wires, caps, rotors, engine coolant temp sensor, coil packs, fuel filter, thermostat and more. I went on and purchased and refinished stock headlights and put HID's in them as my Halo Projectors the car came with were so dim they were straight-up dangerous. The over the top body parts will stay on until i can drive this Bit&$ to Cali and back with no worries (outside of questions about my tastes ;-).
I did however splurge once and buy some used Work Wheels soon to be mounted and maybe dropped.
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Since last year I have replaced the brakes & rotors, cap, rotor, wires, plugs, valve cover gasket, alternator, shocks, battery,upgraded to hids, windshield wipers, fuel pump (twice) and fuel filter. I also, replaced and upgraded all of my speakers and my head unit. Next on my list is to redo my dash cluster and climate control. My interior looks like_____ and I am researching my options. If you have any suggestions... chime in.
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things ive done.
replaced calipers and pads (need new disks, saving for slotted ones)

replaced rack and pinion bushings

upgraded motor mounts

replaced both cam seals

replaced crank seal

replaced engine rear main seal

replaced tranny front main seal

replaced oil pan gasket

replaced transmission oil pan gasket

replaced high pressure power steering hose (steel braided custom)

repalced power steering return line, replaced a bunch of old vaccuum hoses.

rreplaced radiator

replaced pulleys with alluminum

replaced brake hoses

muffler broken, bought new ones

interior was trashed, replaced 90% of it. only need dash lol.

got oem floor mats, replaced battery

replaced valave cover gaskets

replaced distributor O ring

replaced timing/serpentine belts

replaced rear heater hose

new MAF ... i think thats about it? lol
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Originally Posted by Tommy2JZ
things ive done.
replaced calipers and pads (need new disks, saving for slotted ones)

replaced rack and pinion bushings

upgraded motor mounts

replaced both cam seals

replaced crank seal

replaced engine rear main seal

replaced tranny front main seal

replaced oil pan gasket

replaced transmission oil pan gasket

replaced high pressure power steering hose (steel braided custom)

repalced power steering return line, replaced a bunch of old vaccuum hoses.

rreplaced radiator

replaced pulleys with alluminum

replaced brake hoses

muffler broken, bought new ones

interior was trashed, replaced 90% of it. only need dash lol.

got oem floor mats, replaced battery

replaced valave cover gaskets

replaced distributor O ring

replaced timing/serpentine belts

replaced rear heater hose

new MAF ... i think thats about it? lol

all diy right?

how many hours of labor (roughly) have u invested into all that work?


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Old 04-16-13, 08:39 PM
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This thread is awesome...I shamefully have to admit my sc is in desperate need of a paint job, but it seems like I have replaced everything but the transmission so far. The only reason the intake is on there is because it was 30$ shipped. The exhaust I had to have done due to emissions last month and hollow cats. Figured with the cats going in I might as well buy the Megan straight through style knock offs lol.
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