Cool, nice background also. Where was that?

 

Here is mine... 2009 model in black sapphire pearl (8U0), although is looks also quite blueish in the sun, which I like a lot. Interior camel. Rims are 19". Hope you like it...

 

Very nice & shiny. What's the ride on the Cobblestones like? I see you also have the brake lights on the rear bumper, all ours have them here in Australia as well.

Chris.....From OZ.

 

Yes, thats a little bumpy but overall I was surprised about the just marginal difference between the original rims and these 19" (with 245/35ZR 19 tires). But these cobblestones streets are luckily rare here in Germany. I assume shocker replacement would significantly increase comfort IMO (they now have 104k km)
BTW the rear lights in the bumper are not brake lights but additional fog lights which is a legal requirement for the German model (among other things).
Cheers

 

Has anyone tired to JDM their cars?

If I intend to keep mine then I will probably do some tasteful modifications to it. Then again, I want to keep it unmolested because of its excellent condition.

Tinted windows with top down and windows up is a nice look.

 

forgive me for asking but does JDM=Japanese Domestic Market, aka, "ricer" or "rice out your car?"
i am an older dude...

 

Not necessarily 'ricer' since ricer is somewhat of an derogatory term used to describe cars that have been distastefully modded.

If I have plans for my car in the future then it would be tastefully modded according to Japanese trends for this car and its time period. Early 2000 popular mods.

 

got it and thanks!
i was not trying to put anything or anyone down, I just didn't know the difference.
so JDM is a style in the Asian or specifically the country of Japan using parts produced by them and upscale with a professional look.
where a ricer might be a cheap mod looking like it was thrown together.

 

What can I say most recent. Daily driver 2002 80k miles

 

1:20 in the afternoon during totality in Carbondale, IL

Ozzy was barking at the moon only 2 miles from where I took this photo of my SC430.

 

Heres my take--
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Its good to the the SC430 threads are still moving.

As I reminisce, I'll post one for old time's sake.

 

....what's going on man ????.....trying to keep your legacy alive...lol

 

Long time man. I see you bro.. Still looking good!

 

New winter rims... FKEthos via Velox Wheels via Costco.com. $776 total including taxes, shipping, mount, and balance.