2006 SC-430 Info finally released!
05-19-05 | 01:19 PM
#16
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Originally Posted by rominl
btw, is that a new color combo?!?!?! or that's going to be the special edition for this yr again? kinda looks like the neiman marcus edition during the first yr. red interior with blackwood
yeah it's P.Diddy edition just like the one from range rover
05-19-05 | 02:56 PM
#17
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i LOVE the taillights! much improved from the orange-red on the current one. the wheels are an improvement, but i think the star centers are still more unique.
p.s. when is the SC going to be redesigned entirely?
p.s. when is the SC going to be redesigned entirely?
05-19-05 | 04:55 PM
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jesus christ, that looks beautiful... oh my god! If it only had 350 engine and cost 10k less...
I wonder 2006 model will get 2005 Euro suspension upgrades that apperantly "fixed" any handling issues SC had over tight roads and pot holes...
I wonder 2006 model will get 2005 Euro suspension upgrades that apperantly "fixed" any handling issues SC had over tight roads and pot holes...
05-19-05 | 08:42 PM
#21
Originally Posted by rominl
(*@%&@(&@ thanks for reminding, andrew!!!!
anyway, great find! this is some good news, the face lift isn't that much compared to the old one.
the new front bumper looks cleaner imho with less slats at the bottom. the new grille is ok, one more slat but not dramatic change. i can stay with mine
the taillight is interesting, i wonder if they ar led. cant' tell from teh pics of course. if it's led and if it's a direct swap, man i think we all would be looking at it seems like the shape is diret swap.
the wheels definitely look soooo much better than the current ones! i wonder why lexus hired to design wheels now, so much better on all models
and the headlights, gosh, i love them, at least from the pics!!!! i don't really like the current headlights coz' they are not taolly clear, the area beside the project and high beam they are all blurr glass and such. i always like clear headlights!!!!! i wonder if these would be direct swap to the old ones!!!!! if so, maybe i need to look into that!!!!!
anyway, great find! this is some good news, the face lift isn't that much compared to the old one.
the new front bumper looks cleaner imho with less slats at the bottom. the new grille is ok, one more slat but not dramatic change. i can stay with mine
the taillight is interesting, i wonder if they ar led. cant' tell from teh pics of course. if it's led and if it's a direct swap, man i think we all would be looking at it
seems like the shape is diret swap.the wheels definitely look soooo much better than the current ones! i wonder why lexus hired to design wheels now, so much better on all models
and the headlights, gosh, i love them, at least from the pics!!!! i don't really like the current headlights coz' they are not taolly clear, the area beside the project and high beam they are all blurr glass and such. i always like clear headlights!!!!! i wonder if these would be direct swap to the old ones!!!!! if so, maybe i need to look into that!!!!!
05-19-05 | 09:29 PM
#22
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I'm in!
I wouldn't mind finding out pricing for a group buy of the headlights too...I wonder if all you need is just the assembly and can transfer over the expensive xenon parts (e.g. bulb, ballast, etc.)
I wouldn't mind finding out pricing for a group buy of the headlights too...I wonder if all you need is just the assembly and can transfer over the expensive xenon parts (e.g. bulb, ballast, etc.)
05-19-05 | 11:21 PM
#24
Originally Posted by GSXOTIC
Lets ask steve for a group buy on those taillight. I believe they are LED!!! Hopefully its a direct swap requires no additional wiring!
05-20-05 | 10:04 AM
#26
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Originally Posted by XeroK00L
Found a new pic.
Still I prefer the old look... The new one...can't pinpoint...but it loses its elegance a bit.
Still I prefer the old look... The new one...can't pinpoint...but it loses its elegance a bit.
I agree with you, I like my current one better in terms of the exterior, particularly the bumper & lights. But the 6 speed tranny & other upgrades that's not announced yet could be enviable
05-20-05 | 11:46 AM
#27
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looks like the front bumper is trying to resemble the bumper of the LS430 with those silver bars leading into the fog lamps and i like the headlamps, makes the car look more aggressive to me and the headlamps, i think of a S-class, but more creses to it. and i do like the taillamps, i can tell that they are led but i might be wrong, but anyways, overall, i like the soppose to be 2006 SC. wish a moonroof was an option though. and i also like the new wheel design. the front overall also reminds me of the new Mercedes SLK
05-20-05 | 12:57 PM
#28
much better angle for the front i think. interesting on the fogs area, didn't notice that chrome trim before. dunno, i think that's too much of a touch for me.... plus being so much, it's going to take major beatings from rocks and such. i definitely prefer mine right now.
but i am really digging the headlights and taillights man, i am really excited!!!!!
and moon roof?!?! i will just take down the top
but i am really digging the headlights and taillights man, i am really excited!!!!!
and moon roof?!?! i will just take down the top
