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Old 10-05-06, 04:30 PM
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Default Red SC430 owners?

Hey guys, I was driving this morning and I passed a dealership that had a red SC430 parked out front. I guess I hardly see the car at all, and I honestly forgot it was availible in red (fire engine red).

Honestly with the right mods it could be a SICK color, just something totally different than what the normal "Lexus" is known for.

Any red owners here? Modded? Pics?

Just thought I'd share a thought, maybe someone else thought the same!
Old 10-05-06, 04:33 PM
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Mike (AKA: mmaloy) has one. Love the sound of that exhaust.
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I have a red SC430 with tan leather interior. The color is called absolutely red. It is completely stock right now. Since I need new tires soon (next week or so) I now have an excuse to put aftermarket wheels / tire on it.

What wheels do you think would look good?
Old 10-05-06, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by TopDown
What wheels do you think would look good?
Its funny you say that, because when I saw the car I started modding it "in my head" wheels, lowering, aero, yadda yadda.

I have a few styles that I think would really look good on there, shoot me a email and we'll review a few things

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I think red looks good with something staggered, chrome lips with red centers. Oohh wee, I can see it now!
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Absolutely Red SC430 's are rare, I've seen them personally a grand total of 3 times since it was launched 5 years ago. Once in a Lexus showroom, once when I was visiting L.A. last year, & once just a couple weeks ago locally.

As for the new Matador Red available for the SC430 since last year, I've seen two in Lexus showrooms in different dealerships & another one on the road so far.

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I have a red one that is currently minimally mod'd exept for the afore mention exhaust that I (as well as a few others) are quite happy with. I have stagr'd 18's & 19's and am going to 20's by NASCAL SC2. I'm not sure as of a ground kit yet as I'd kinda like to have somthin' different and there's only a couple of current choices. The wheels I'm looking at are way cool, I haven't seen anyone with 'em yet. Any mods you recommend? I'm listening.
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Originally Posted by mmaloy
I have a red one that is currently minimally mod'd exept for the afore mention exhaust that I (as well as a few others) are quite happy with. I have stagr'd 18's & 19's and am going to 20's by NASCAL SC2. I'm not sure as of a ground kit yet as I'd kinda like to have somthin' different and there's only a couple of current choices. The wheels I'm looking at are way cool, I haven't seen anyone with 'em yet. Any mods you recommend? I'm listening.
i only have one recommendation, save up

can't believe we still don't see pics yet!!!! while rare, i do see quite a few of red sc430 here and there thoug
Old 10-05-06, 11:52 PM
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Oooh Mike, can't wait to see some mods on that sweet ride of yours. Oh, and nice avatar.

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I have an 02 Absolutely Red SC430. Black interior. Icon custom wheels. This color ABSOLUTELY works on this car. It accentuates the lines perfectly. That's all I can say. Will try to post a picture later.
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Originally Posted by reggiek
I think red looks good with something staggered, chrome lips with red centers. Oohh wee, I can see it now!
You mean like this :







mmaloy, what exhaust do you have?
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Here's my Absolutely Red!
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Car looks great in red. I was so close to getting red but the wifey figured it would stand out with my driving style.
I will not agree or disagree on that.
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Heres my 02'
-Foose Speedsters
19x9.5 R
19x8.5 F
-Erebuni kit
-Blitz exhaust
-Eibach springs

ENJOY
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Very nice!!!!!!!!
have not see that one before


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