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Old 07-02-12, 06:02 AM
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Hi everyone, just want to say hello and introduce myself and my SC. Been using the forum for sometime now and thanks to this forum, I got my ride all dialed in. So now its time to present it...

1998 Pearl White SC300

Mods:

Genuine Lexus OEM IS350 Staggered 18" Wheels
High Performance All Season Continental & Goodyear tires 225F/255R
Big Brake Kit LS400 4 puck calipers
EBC Red Stuff Brake Pads
Powerstop crossdrilled rotors
Goodridge Braided Stainless Steel Brake lines
Pioneer 7" Touch Screen DVD/MP3 Player
HID 4300K Projector Headlights
HID 5000K Fog Lights
Independent Fog Mod
Intake Mod
K&N Filter
35% Tint all around
LED upgrade throughout









Feel free to comment.

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Old 07-02-12, 06:08 AM
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beautiful car man. welcome to cl. tht thing is clean.

looks like an upgraded version of a stock sc. how they should have came stock lol.
Old 07-02-12, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by cmh
beautiful car man. welcome to cl. tht thing is clean.

looks like an upgraded version of a stock sc. how they should have came stock lol.
Thanks cmh. That's how I wanted it. I like the comfort and sporty-ness of the SC, but it needed some minor improvements. Like the increased braking power with the LS400 calipers and better handling and road feel with the IS350 staggered wheels. It is very balanced right now and I love it for a daily go anywhere ride.
Old 07-02-12, 07:18 AM
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Very nice How do you like that brake set-up?
Old 07-02-12, 07:26 AM
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Nice and clean as a whistle.
Old 07-02-12, 07:38 AM
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Looks very nice
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Originally Posted by SaintLouSC
Very nice How do you like that brake set-up?
Night and day difference! Combined with cross drilled/slotted rotors, EBC redstuff pads front and back, and braided SS brake lines, the reassurance and responsiveness is almost uncanny. Best budget BBK kit you can do on this car!
Old 07-02-12, 07:42 AM
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Looks good, although I'm not a big fan of the false advertising on the brakes.
Old 07-02-12, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Pearlucent
Night and day difference! Combined with cross drilled/slotted rotors, EBC redstuff pads front and back, and braided SS brake lines, the reassurance and responsiveness is almost uncanny. Best budget BBK kit you can do on this car!
Yup this sounds like the best route. Good to hear!
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Welcome to Club Lexus
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Looks pretty clean! Drop plus spacers ftw!!
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welcome! very clean car!
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question, did you hook up your touch screen pioneer to the stock sub and amp using the DYI on here or did you use the crutch field plug n' play? trying to decide myself when i buy one in 2 weeks.


clean SC btw, they always look so nice in white.
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Originally Posted by silverAg
Looks pretty clean! Drop plus spacers ftw!!
Noway! NY Roads are HORRIBLE!!! I've had my share of dropped cars back in my young-buck days... I enjoy the comfort and convenience of the stock suspension. Besides, after the wheel and tire upgrade, the handling has improved to my satisfaction. Its my daily driver, and i want to keep my back!
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Welcome to the CL family! Clean ride bro! Enjoy your stay, and learn a lot!


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