My Shine Auto Project Build Thread
08-04-09, 12:19 PM
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I didn't mean to thumbs down. I'm on my phone posting.
I was curious because I too have a 97+ black SC400 with minimal imperfections. I'm going to be taking this plunge within the next 2-3 months.
I was curious because I too have a 97+ black SC400 with minimal imperfections. I'm going to be taking this plunge within the next 2-3 months.
08-04-09, 01:40 PM
#109
Here is the shop's address
Utu Autobody Repair
3500 Westminster Ave Ste F
Santa Ana, CA 92703
If you plan to stop by, tell him that Jerry from the Clublexus forum with a red SC inside his shop referred you. The owner is a middle aged Vietnamese man so if his son isn't there, bring along a Vietnamese friend.
08-04-09, 11:33 PM
#112
So far i put in a 96 auto dimming rear view mirror, 96 trunk sidelining with grove for first aid kit, 3 spoke wheel (still working on the airbag) and full 97+ kit (missing the door moldings)
Right now i am installing the 97+ molded ignition key ring and retrofiting a 96 headlight switch for the fog light ability.
I'm literally 3 mods (not including seats or pass airbag) away from my car being a true newer model sc. The climate control + sensors + guage cluster displaying the temp/mpg data, auto dimming side mirrors and homelink are the only that are still "old" on my car.
Right now i am installing the 97+ molded ignition key ring and retrofiting a 96 headlight switch for the fog light ability.
I'm literally 3 mods (not including seats or pass airbag) away from my car being a true newer model sc. The climate control + sensors + guage cluster displaying the temp/mpg data, auto dimming side mirrors and homelink are the only that are still "old" on my car.
08-05-09, 12:12 AM
#116
Ryeno, it's gonna be damn hard to match the wood anyway since all your wood is different colors from sun damage. Did I ever show you the ES330 wood/black leather wheel I got? It looks good. I was about to install it yesterday after I transplanted my airbag into it but I hit a roadblock because the wheel I got had some damage unfortunately.. I bought it from LKQ too which is where a lot of people go to buy wheels.
Jerry, how'd you attach your airbag cover btw, did you use the metal bracket? If not let me know if you'd consider swapping the wheels because if your not running an airbag, the internal damage that's preventing me from installing my wheel won't affect the installation of your dummy cover. I'll compensate you if you agree
let me know!
Jerry, how'd you attach your airbag cover btw, did you use the metal bracket? If not let me know if you'd consider swapping the wheels because if your not running an airbag, the internal damage that's preventing me from installing my wheel won't affect the installation of your dummy cover. I'll compensate you if you agree
let me know!
08-05-09, 12:16 AM
#117
Ryeno, it's gonna be damn hard to match the wood anyway since all your wood is different colors from sun damage. Did I ever show you the ES330 wood/black leather wheel I got? It looks good. I was about to install it yesterday after I transplanted my airbag into it but I hit a roadblock because the wheel I got had some damage unfortunately.. I bought it from LKQ too which is where a lot of people go to buy wheels.
Jerry, how'd you attach your airbag cover btw, did you use the metal bracket? If not let me know if you'd consider swapping the wheels because if your not running an airbag, the internal damage that's preventing me from installing my wheel won't affect the installation of your dummy cover. I'll compensate you if you agree let me know!
Jerry, how'd you attach your airbag cover btw, did you use the metal bracket? If not let me know if you'd consider swapping the wheels because if your not running an airbag, the internal damage that's preventing me from installing my wheel won't affect the installation of your dummy cover. I'll compensate you if you agree
let me know!
08-05-09, 12:19 AM
#118
Right I forgot lol. Hmm I guess I'll buy another wheel from LKQ and hope for the best. I'm running the Camry cover too, except I shaved out the T part, made an oval from black plastic and filled in that hole, then stuck on a L emblem. It looks pretty good. Then I had to do some work to fit it on my 99 bag. If you can find a bag for a 3 spoke SC I can help you install it if you want.
08-05-09, 12:26 AM
#119
Just an old pic for reference
Wait so you are trying to stuff your functional airbag into the newer style steering wheel?
I don't know man. The airbag can produce alot of force and I would not trust it improperly rigged behind something.
Either
a. Run it without a functional airbag by not connecting it.
b. Get a 2001 RX bag which is extremely rare and can fetch $500+
Last edited by xknowonex; 08-05-09 at 12:33 AM.
