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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 11:30 PM
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I spent this summer working, taking summer classes at the college, and modding the SC. I've done a lot of minor maintenance and interior/exterior cosmetics so I figured I'd get my buddy to take some pictures. These were taken after getting her professionally buffed/detailed earlier in the day. The detailer did a very good job, the condition of the paint is astonishing!








The first priority for the SC was to redo the sound system since half of the speakers were blown when I got her. I went with JL audio 6.5in vr650-csi in the front and 6.5in vr650-cxi in the rear with a JL amp and the Pioneer F700bt head unit with navi. For the bass I picked up some used Eclipse 12s with a 800w amp from a friend for dirt cheap. I might switch to a single 10in sub in the future but for now these are a lot of fun


Metra dash kit on the way!
Front speaker install


Rear speakers






My subs


It was a little scary tearing apart my mint interior but I'm glad I did! I've also added white interior LEDs from luxurymods.com and love them. Added the 97+ tails, and just ordered LS400 brake calipers, rotors, and SS lines. Up next on the list is exhaust, then BOOST!

This car is truly a gem and my goal is to treat it as such, while still enjoying it as a DD and showing it off to the world

Many more pictures on the way!

Edit *2 more added*





New rolling pics


Last edited by TroySC300; Aug 19, 2009 at 12:07 AM. Reason: added rolling pics
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 11:37 PM
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Beautiful car! Very nice pictures. I like the twilight dark blue sky to set off your paint.

-=Photon=-
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 12:41 AM
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sweet man, are those ls rims
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 12:54 AM
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That paint is sparkling! If its oem then I agree that the detailer did a very good job. Keep it up!
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 01:14 AM
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car looks good man
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 01:27 AM
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Looking great man. Paint is in excellent condition
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 01:50 AM
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I'm sure you already know this, but you have one of the nicest, factory preserved SC's in existence! For some reason, these cars always seem to have been neglected by past owners. Yours on the other hand, looks beautiful. I'm glad it fell into the right hands.

BTW. Couple of questions. 1. How did you do the license plate lights in led?
2. Where is Okaloosa county?
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 06:37 AM
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lookin clean man! what part of florida r u at?
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 07:20 AM
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i agree with the mole detailed did do a hell of a job
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 08:01 AM
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Nice lookin car! Nice lookin paint! I love the old style front bumper, and no spoiler looks hawt! Super clean man!
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by ahhyes300
1. How did you do the license plate lights in led?
if you're asking about the rear license plates, just unscrew the clear plastic cover and pull the 194 bulb out and pop in a new set of LED bulbs of your choice.
to the OP, looks clean!
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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That paint is mint! Great job keeping her clean!
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 02:00 PM
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Looks great man! I love the mudflaps!
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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Nice pics...That paint is flawless...
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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wow....the paint is GORGEOUS!!!

Have you fixed the hyper blink with the new tails?
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