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Own car since 2001, no more RF, APEX booster, Tein suspension with controller, Megan exhaust, Pioneer Radio, new bushings all around, LEDs for all interior, StopTech brake rotors , pads and brake lines. And all this while I am 60...
I am 53 and working for three more years.
own a 2002 and 2007.
2002 purchased 63k Miles, 97k Miles now
Pioneer radio with XM, backup camera and BeatSonic.
D2 coil overs
polyurethane bushings
power stop brake pads
tourmaline wheels
replaced interior seat leather
timing belt water pump
replaced brake master cylinder
replaced NAV screen and installed gen4 nav System
replaced four HVAC vents
replaced driver door lock actuator
Michelin Pilot Sport tires
replaced antenna
2007 purchased with 29k miles, 31k miles now
Pioneer radio with XM, backup camera and BeatSonic
power stop brake pads
IS350 five spoke wheels
spare tire kit, was in 2002
Not posted on here for awhile, so a few pictures of final prep for my annual trip down to Le Mans this week.
68 in a couple of weeks, 2002 owned since 2005.
To many mods to list, but most are obvious from the pictures.
My daughter's car. Age : 16 (had her do the learners permit work in the car with me riding next to her for a year)
Mods: (that I did)
1. * back up camera (something a really wanted my new driver to have)
2. new radio (needed for hands free phone and allows Waze app, and apple car play)
3. Tinted windows (helps with the Texas heat)
4. Center hub cap replacement with star center cap (she just preferred the star over the disc look)
5. door edge guard (trying to help minimize door dings)
Mods done previous owner
1. straight lined muffler. (she would prefer a quieter sound but it does bring a smile when the engine is started)
Got 2008 Black Obsidian for about 3 weeks now and I'm loving every bits of it. This is the second car I've ever owned. I used to have 2013 Corolla S.
Age: 23
So far the mods I have added:
1. Replaced air intake with Short Ram Injen Intake
2. Replaced car receiver with Android Auto with Sony XAV AX100
3. Painted the Grill black not including the emblem.
3. Installed Backup Camera
4. Installed Viper 5706V remote start and security with smart start module and GPS. Remote start, remote roof, gas cap, rolling windows up and down. I can also use the phone to do all of those functions, and also track the car with GPS.
5. ECU tuned with Whitehorse Tuning.
Future mods:
-Re-tint. Old tint damaged. Yes a must in the Texas Heat
-Regular tires
-New header
-New exhaust (Quiet on idle preferably)
-Torque Converter
-New rims
-Re-do leather sits.
Last edited by txsoarer; 06-11-18 at 08:14 PM.
Reason: Adding photos and
Would you happen to know the WHP from the dyno? What was the baseline power and torque? Thanks for the info!
I assume the baseline was the standard 279 bhp, on the rollers it made just under 282 with an exhaust and third cat delete. The headers made all the difference but that is of course subject to how much validity anyone can claim from a Dynojet reading.
What I can say is that the third cat delete and the exhaust made it sound quicker and there did seem to be a shade more urgency. After installing the headers and taking it easy for the first 40 miles on the drive home I eventually opened it up and the difference was very noticeable. The chart says 307 bhp. It's possibly a little more now after a bit more attention so needs to go back to the Dyno.
Not posted on here for awhile, so a few pictures of final prep for my annual trip down to Le Mans this week.
68 in a couple of weeks, 2002 owned since 2005.
To many mods to list, but most are obvious from the pictures.
Cheers Steve
Hi Steve
Love this car. It looks a picture...what a great car, an inspiration and a credit to you, Sir. Enjoy Le Mans.
Hi Steve
Love this car. It looks a picture...what a great car, an inspiration and a credit to you, Sir. Enjoy Le Mans.
Thanks Neil
I appreciate your comments and yes, I will enjoy Le Mans.
We need to meet one day as I love the work you have done to your car too.
Cheers Steve
Age: 35
Installed new kenwood head unit
New JL speakers and replaced stock sub with JL also
Back up camera
K&N air filter
New wind deflector with custom etching and led
Future Mods...
Light upgrades throughout
20" rims
Emblem and badge replacements
Looks like I'm the outlier here. I'm 29 and have had the SC430 for 9 months. Upgraded from a heavily modified SC400.
Only mod done so far is a full Borla catback exhaust (custom). Bluetooth adapter from Amazon. Still have the run flats and will replace them as soon as they wear out. Looking at getting Work wheels and coilovers or air suspension. Still haven't decided which is the better route.
same here. ill be 30 in september, have had my SC since december. used to have a 97 sc400 in 2010ish.
changed the fog lights to yellow led, muffler delete, linea corse wheels, brakes but stock otherwise
06-04-18, 07:02 AM
