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Old 01-14-14, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by myLEXsc400
agreed. that would be the first thing on my to-do list to fix.

overall, nice buy!
I completely agree with you guys on the exhaust. I plan to purchase the TopSpeed pro-1 exhaust as soon as possible.
Old 01-14-14, 12:59 PM
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I am glad you stayed in the Lexus family. Finding a mint 2000 black on black SC is very hard to find.

Any mods in the future?

You know if you look at this site long enough you will start. Just ask my wife.
Old 01-14-14, 02:56 PM
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Welcome to the 2k club!!!! You have a one sexy and clean ride!
Take care of her and mod tastefully!!!
Old 01-14-14, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 1JZPWRD
I am glad you stayed in the Lexus family. Finding a mint 2000 black on black SC is very hard to find.

Any mods in the future?

You know if you look at this site long enough you will start. Just ask my wife.
Of course! Many plans, mainly getting everything clean and working properly and replacing anything worn out. Planning on a little paint work, wheels, coilovers, ls400bbk, touchscreen headunit, wrap the wood trim, possible lighting retrofits, led upgrades, etc.
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Originally Posted by LEXXIUM
Welcome to the 2k club!!!! You have a one sexy and clean ride!
Take care of her and mod tastefully!!!
Thank you sir! I was truly looking for the 400 but a 300 popped up at a good price and now she's mine. I can always get a 400 down the road.
Old 02-03-14, 08:24 AM
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Over the past three weeks of my ownership of my SC I have begun to clean her up and start the modding process. I've given her a full exterior detail including clay bar, polish, and wax. Full interior cleaning and conditioning with Lexol leather conditioner. I have also done an LED interior swap as well as license plate lights, I also installed a 5000k HID lowbeam. Picked up some is350 wheels locally and had some nice Michelin snow tires mounted and balanced. I think it is a great looking winter setup and I am thrilled with the improved handling and confidence in the car they have given me. I am more than happy with my decision to go get the car and since then I have fallen in love with her. This is just the first series of small mods and I have many more in store for the car to get it to my ultimate goal.

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(Yes, I know my plastic underbody cover is hanging )
Old 02-03-14, 11:13 AM
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thats so clean. The most alpha of stock SC's.
Old 02-03-14, 03:26 PM
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Looks great! And I like the recovering of the speakers - you just know an SC is going to come out nice when the owner pays that much attention to the little things.
A nice Home Depot style EZ Lip would really add to the front 'stock' look I think.
As for the hanging plastic cover, I know there's a guy who sells upgraded ones, with thicker plastic that won't sag. But they're a little pricy at $300. Figured I'd give you a heads up anyways. Can't remember if he's on eBay or I saw it online somewhere else though..
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Your next mod should be Ls 400 bbk Nice mods, but be careful in the snow driving!!!
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I actually am just missing quite a few screws on the cover.. Just need to take 10 minutes to get under it and bolt it up. And I'm currently in the works looking for my ls400 calipers, also going to do stainless lines, supra rears and drilled/slotted rotors on all four corners. Just waiting on my tax return. I hate those crappy yellow stock ones.
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Nice but i like the old 5spoke wheels better Did you replace that passenger fender or got it fixed?

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Originally Posted by Joey-E
Nice but i like the old 5spoke wheels better Did you replace that passenger fender or got it fixed?
Those stock wheels were embarrassing Plus, now I have some nice winter tires on it and can drive the car comfortably without spinning out everywhere and getting stuck. And I actually found a used fender local and bolted it right up. Perfect match and the paint on it is in excellent condition
Old 02-03-14, 07:21 PM
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How were they embarrassing? I kinda liked them better too.

I do, however, like the look of it being "de-badged". Looks pretty damn slick.
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Way too small, and the tires were absolutely bald. These wheels are a huge improvement over stock.. 16" is way to small for a car this big.
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^^ I agree with him!!


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