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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 05:26 AM
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Default New SC owner, Needs advice

Hi everyone, I just bought a 1993 White SC400 from my friend's dad. He is the first and only owner. The car have 80K miles and the interior is like mint, the exterior is still in very good shape, just a few scratches at the bumper.

Since I bought the car heres the things I did:

Timing belt, water pump, drive belt, K&N air filter, All fluids changed, 6000K HID

Since my friend is a mechanic Lexus, He did all the work for me for a very good price. What do you guys think I should do next. He did check the spark plugs and cables for me, which is still from 1993. It is still good, he said no need to change it yet. The radiator is also in good shape with no leaks.

I have about $3000 left for this car. I am thinking about changing the head unit to a double din, video and gps. I did search the forum and found a DIY, I have ordered the Metra kit with the harness. Any thing I should know before I start this weekend? Rims will probably be next. Any advice would be good..Thanks in advance.
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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 05:37 AM
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Suspension (lower it) exhaust, remove resonators, Wheels (don't go crazy since you live in the city.)

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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 08:25 AM
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i agree with neurocity good luck
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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 08:34 AM
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There is a pretty nice deal for the gixxerdrew suspension setup in parts classified.

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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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save it incase the car breaks down.
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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SickSC
spark plugs from 1993?... I would change that lol...
I concur here. Those plugs are 16 years old, I'd say change them, not too expensive and can be done relatively quick.
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Old May 25, 2012 | 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Myblacksc
save it incase the car breaks down.
I agree 100%
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Old May 25, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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Good luck!!
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Old May 25, 2012 | 09:52 AM
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get rims FIRST, you'll be glad you did. Then get some coilovers and some exhausts
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