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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 09:25 PM
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So instead of me making threads everytime i take new pics of my car, I might as well leave it in all one.

Previous car, 97 Q45 slammed on S14 springs. Was planning to go the VIP style route, but ended early


I bought my SC around Jan 11, 12. LOL No stock pics besides this.


Week later I bought all these


Car ended up looking decent





Put on a SC4 lip and HIC Roof Spoiler




Then upgraded to 95-96 Front bumper, found a set of used fogs on here.



Bought a W58 Conversion from a supra


Radiator cracked during doing deliveries to work. Upgraded to a eBay MKIV 2core and external transmission cooler.


Seen a Seibon CF hood on Craigslist for a crackehad price, I wanted it. So that same night took off my hood at 11PM and drove 2hrs without a hood to pick it up.


Went on a little shoot after i got it.



Finally got rid of my dual N1 Style mufflers for a Blitz Nur Spec.

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So heres were it went downhill. Tuesday was my day off, seen a guy parting out a SC400 on craigslsit. Bought all these parts from him at his shop (he did the first 5.0 swap in a S13), fit it all in my backseat of the SC. Got home mega late, too lazy and tired to take it out. Wednesday my other day off, I was woke up to this. Stolen/broken list Kenwood DNX5140, HIC roof Spoiler, $20 in change, non-bleeding climate control, 64gb ipod, ignition switch, center console, cupholder.



So that day, I sold my Canon 5D MarkII, to fix it. Bought a new window, ignition stuff, console parts, + etc to fix what was broken,stolen.

Fast foward to today.
Plastidiped my SC matte black.First day it was dipped.


and the most recent picture (missing highbeams, next picture will explain.)



Test fit of my Evolution Exclusive Front lip and my spare bumper. Waiting to find some side skirts So i can put on the front lip and my 97+ rear.



Thanks for looking, and I know my car is not everyone tastes, but its built for my teaste. But constructive criticism is welcome.
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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very nice sir. I'm diggin' the wheel choice you went with. Are you going with the 97+ front bumper or are you sticking with what you have because I'm debating wether or not to go with the 97+ front but everyone has them
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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I like the other bumper better. Call me old school I guess. Nice progress in the short time you have had her. After this conversion, what's next on the agenda? Not too fond of the stretched look of the tires, but the rims look great on there. Who did your black finish?
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by omglookSC
very nice sir. I'm diggin' the wheel choice you went with. Are you going with the 97+ front bumper or are you sticking with what you have because I'm debating wether or not to go with the 97+ front but everyone has them
I plan to stay with the older style bumpers.

Originally Posted by 1992Lexus
I like the other bumper better. Call me old school I guess. Nice progress in the short time you have had her. After this conversion, what's next on the agenda? Not too fond of the stretched look of the tires, but the rims look great on there. Who did your black finish?
I really like the older bumper styles too, a reason why I have both a 92 bumper and a 96 bumper, and to top it off both with different lips. but I plan to go NAT or 1jz at some point, but I want to redo my interior first. Seats are pretty done, along with my window trims. I did the matte finish my self, not the best but it does it job. I plain to peel it all off a try another color. and my tires are not that stretched in the rear anymore, I upgraded the rear to a 235/40/18 Pirelli

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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 11:25 PM
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Which Lexus did you use when ordering from the varrstoen website?
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by SCabral400
Which Lexus did you use when ordering from the varrstoen website?
I actually bought mine used, but they were basically brand new with brand new tires off craigslist.

but i have 18x9.5 +12 and 18x10.5 +15
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 05:51 AM
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Nice shots bro, sorry about your misfortune too! I hate thieves! Anyway, it can all be replaced, and you're on the right track...keep us posted! thx for sharing.
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 06:22 AM
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Holy crap why in the world would some idiots do that it better not be another member on here. Wheels look goods
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Very nice. How did you apply and how do you like the plastidip?
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Ask92
Very nice. How did you apply and how do you like the plastidip?
I bought the kit of dipyourcar.com, so I applied it using a Wagner spray gun. I like it, but been thinking about taking all of it off. and trying another color.
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big fan of wheel choice, and the color of the car!
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damn that sucks you had to sell your camera to pay for what others stole :/
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wow. this has not been updated in a while. While finish uploading and editing my pics.

Since that last update, No more palstidip, CF hood, 97+ spoiler (went back to spoilerless), highbeams installed. Also installed some 97+ tails.
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I was sorry to read your stuff got stolen man...kinda fishy it happens the same night you buy a punch of parts though...
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Whoa haven't updated this in a while. Lost of updates from the last time it was posted.

Removed plastidip
Got into and accident
Removed seibon hood until I can polish it
Sold varrstoen a due to cracking


Just this weekend installed
Rear subframe with battle version bushings and poly diff bushings
All rear arms have prothane bushings
Installed quieter straight pipe exhaust, removed my blitz Nur spec
Replaced diff fluid
Replaced steering rack also added braided line
Installed battle version modded knuckles
Front lower control arms with prothane bushings
Supra upper control arms with prothane bushings
S2000 seats

Still to do in the next couple of weeks
Install Kazama engine mounts, waiting for when I do my 5spd
Start my 5spd conversion, parts gathered so far
Mk4 pedal set
Master cylinder
Resurfaced flywheel
Exedy oem clutch kit
DM stainless full clutch line
W58 from 96 supra with tripod setup
Mk4 driveshaft (possibly need to lengthen)


Parts waiting to be installed until I get more
97+rear
Evolution exclusion front lip
Carbon hood
Both side view mirrors
97 trunk with spoiler
Window visors
Rear roof spoiler
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