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What did you do to your SC today?

Old 01-28-18, 03:27 PM
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gauge needles. 2 of the LED backlights are out at the moment (over 5/6 on tach and by fuel level)
Old 01-29-18, 06:37 AM
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Happy Monday fellas!

My factory 5speed sc300 is relatively new to me and has undergone a lot of maintenance and improvements (purchased off of a young kid for $2500). The clutch let go on me on the way to my buddy's shop this weekend en route to swap the clutch for an ACT Street/Strip unit, lightened Comp flywheel, and also replaced the rear main, all bearings, and slave at the same time. Turns out it was already on it's second clutch, and had a no-name korean unit installed.






Current mods: Eibach springs w/supra kyb's, Enkei RPF1 (18x10's all the way around), BFI mod, single 3" custom exhaust, and small tidbits throughout.
Old 01-29-18, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by RudysSC
Happy Monday fellas!

My factory 5speed sc300 is relatively new to me and has undergone a lot of maintenance and improvements (purchased off of a young kid for $2500). The clutch let go on me on the way to my buddy's shop this weekend en route to swap the clutch for an ACT Street/Strip unit, lightened Comp flywheel, and also replaced the rear main, all bearings, and slave at the same time. Turns out it was already on it's second clutch, and had a no-name korean unit installed.

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Current mods: Eibach springs w/supra kyb's, Enkei RPF1 (18x10's all the way around), BFI mod, single 3" custom exhaust, and small tidbits throughout.
Beautiful ride! I'm glad you got that cheap clutch out of there. Good lesson for everyone to stay away from those cheap ebay clutches.
Old 01-29-18, 08:33 AM
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i have never seen such a bad failure with a pressure plate before. glad you got that all sorted!
Old 01-29-18, 11:22 AM
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Thank you for the compliment! It was unsettling to have it happen while driving, but got lucky hitting mostly green lights on the way to my friends shop. Driving without the clutch isn't terrible until you have to come to the stop...

After putting 100 miles on the ACT/Comp combo I'm really enjoying it. The pedal is softening up some and is becoming more pleasant to drive every day.

Kaaz 2way is next on the list, once that shows up I'll post some pictures.
Old 01-29-18, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by RudysSC
Current mods: Eibach springs w/supra kyb's, Enkei RPF1 (18x10's all the way around), BFI mod, single 3" custom exhaust, and small tidbits throughout.
What size tires are you running on those 18x10?
Old 01-29-18, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Blkexcoupe
What size tires are you running on those 18x10?
245's on the front and 255's on the rear. However, I wish I would have gone up to 255's and 265's as I've got more room after the fender roll. They fit nicely and never rub.
Old 01-29-18, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by RudysSC
245's on the front and 255's on the rear. However, I wish I would have gone up to 255's and 265's as I've got more room after the fender roll. They fit nicely and never rub.
Did the 245 and 255 fit without rubbing before you rolled the fenders?
Old 01-29-18, 01:17 PM
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Threw on my ccw's


Out in this area, a ccw is a concealed carry permit.
Old 01-29-18, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Blkexcoupe
Lexxium, are all those parts going on the red sc?

Installed a new heater valve and bleed the cooling system last night (probably wasn't necessary). It'll be nice to drive the SC at night while being able to defrost my windows instead of rolling the windows down. lol

Yes Sir!! Don’t want to mess with the black one yet until I finish the red one, then sell it and start my 2jz single swap
Old 01-29-18, 08:42 PM
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nice wash and wax took me 3 hours, but it looks sexy
Old 01-30-18, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Blkexcoupe
Did the 245 and 255 fit without rubbing before you rolled the fenders?
I hardly drove it around before rolling the fenders, but I don't think it would have at my ride height (but don't quote me on that).
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I used a clay bar on my roof and polished my paint. The car look good but I have more polishing until it's done.
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Originally Posted by RudysSC
I hardly drove it around before rolling the fenders, but I don't think it would have at my ride height (but don't quote me on that).
I didn't think it would. It's been so long since I had stock fenders that I'm trying to remember what size wheel and tire combo would clear the oem fenders.

I'm running a similar spec to yours 18x10 +40 with 245/40/18 front and 275/35/18 rears. I still have plenty of space.
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Originally Posted by Blkexcoupe
I didn't think it would. It's been so long since I had stock fenders that I'm trying to remember what size wheel and tire combo would clear the oem fenders.

I'm running a similar spec to yours 18x10 +40 with 245/40/18 front and 275/35/18 rears. I still have plenty of space.
I'm running a similar setup but with a slightly lower offset. Would a 265/35 fit with rolled stock fenders?

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