Getting bored of my SC. What to do?
08-03-04, 01:10 PM
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cough....cough....20" iForged....cough....cough.
As we discussed on Sunday man, I think you car would look so awesom with a nice fat rear lip. The silver of your current wheels is a perfect compliment, maybe just add a little aggression. Also, mod your fenderwells and lower the front some more.
Perhaps some interior upholstery upgrades are in order?
As we discussed on Sunday man, I think you car would look so awesom with a nice fat rear lip. The silver of your current wheels is a perfect compliment, maybe just add a little aggression. Also, mod your fenderwells and lower the front some more.
Perhaps some interior upholstery upgrades are in order?
08-03-04, 02:00 PM
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Originally posted by D2-AUTOSPORT
cough....cough....20" iForged....cough....cough.
As we discussed on Sunday man, I think you car would look so awesom with a nice fat rear lip. The silver of your current wheels is a perfect compliment, maybe just add a little aggression. Also, mod your fenderwells and lower the front some more.
Perhaps some interior upholstery upgrades are in order?
cough....cough....20" iForged....cough....cough.
As we discussed on Sunday man, I think you car would look so awesom with a nice fat rear lip. The silver of your current wheels is a perfect compliment, maybe just add a little aggression. Also, mod your fenderwells and lower the front some more.
Perhaps some interior upholstery upgrades are in order?
!!
08-03-04, 05:53 PM
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bored?
With a beautiful platinumsc....bored? Say it ain't so!
At lunch today an old guy offered me 17 grand for my car. I thought about it for a minute. That would be a great down payment on a G35. I told the guy how much the kit, wheels, new seats, new headlights, stereo, tires cost. Then counter offered $20,000. Also told him I had only 50,000 miles and all maintenance has been done. Then I said I need more than 20k to compensate me. I had him until another guy listening said you can't get that much for a 95. I argued that I could. I said I keep the wheels and tires, sell for $17. Before he answered I said never mind. All that talking gave me the chance to really consider the prospect. THERE IS NO CAR I LIKE BETTER THAN THIS ONE!
At lunch today an old guy offered me 17 grand for my car. I thought about it for a minute. That would be a great down payment on a G35. I told the guy how much the kit, wheels, new seats, new headlights, stereo, tires cost. Then counter offered $20,000. Also told him I had only 50,000 miles and all maintenance has been done. Then I said I need more than 20k to compensate me. I had him until another guy listening said you can't get that much for a 95. I argued that I could. I said I keep the wheels and tires, sell for $17. Before he answered I said never mind. All that talking gave me the chance to really consider the prospect. THERE IS NO CAR I LIKE BETTER THAN THIS ONE!
08-03-04, 06:07 PM
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ill keep my car forever....and i will add several others to the collection!
CEO
CEO
08-03-04, 06:25 PM
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Re: bored?
Originally posted by reggiek
With a beautiful platinumsc....bored? Say it ain't so!
At lunch today an old guy offered me 17 grand for my car. I thought about it for a minute. That would be a great down payment on a G35. I told the guy how much the kit, wheels, new seats, new headlights, stereo, tires cost. Then counter offered $20,000. Also told him I had only 50,000 miles and all maintenance has been done. Then I said I need more than 20k to compensate me. I had him until another guy listening said you can't get that much for a 95. I argued that I could. I said I keep the wheels and tires, sell for $17. Before he answered I said never mind. All that talking gave me the chance to really consider the prospect. THERE IS NO CAR I LIKE BETTER THAN THIS ONE!
With a beautiful platinumsc....bored? Say it ain't so!
At lunch today an old guy offered me 17 grand for my car. I thought about it for a minute. That would be a great down payment on a G35. I told the guy how much the kit, wheels, new seats, new headlights, stereo, tires cost. Then counter offered $20,000. Also told him I had only 50,000 miles and all maintenance has been done. Then I said I need more than 20k to compensate me. I had him until another guy listening said you can't get that much for a 95. I argued that I could. I said I keep the wheels and tires, sell for $17. Before he answered I said never mind. All that talking gave me the chance to really consider the prospect. THERE IS NO CAR I LIKE BETTER THAN THIS ONE!
(with minimal maintenance) ...what more can i say?
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08-03-04, 06:30 PM
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Originally posted by D2-AUTOSPORT
cough....cough....20" iForged....cough....cough.
cough....cough....20" iForged....cough....cough.
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08-03-04, 06:39 PM
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Your car is beautiful man. I know how you feel....you feel like you have done it all....then what. you say.
I say, go for the FI. Buy a Civic or POS beater for daily driving, and make the SC the Supra Coupe...only better (v8 with boost)
There are plenty of great Supras...but there are only a handful of SC's that are modded all the way....and the majority of those are SC300s.....break the border man...
And THAT will give you a reason to put some thick 275/30 or 285/30s .....if you don't already have that much rubber on now (go wider )
I say, go for the FI. Buy a Civic or POS beater for daily driving, and make the SC the Supra Coupe...only better (v8 with boost)
There are plenty of great Supras...but there are only a handful of SC's that are modded all the way....and the majority of those are SC300s.....break the border man...
And THAT will give you a reason to put some thick 275/30 or 285/30s .....if you don't already have that much rubber on now (go wider
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08-03-04, 08:29 PM
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Man,
I am in the same boat as you are, except my car isn't done - I am just sick of dealing with it!! When the financial situation allows, I will also be getting a Supra. That may be many moons away though!!!
Good luck with whatever you decide!
Peace,
Jonny
I am in the same boat as you are, except my car isn't done - I am just sick of dealing with it!! When the financial situation allows, I will also be getting a Supra. That may be many moons away though!!!
Good luck with whatever you decide!
Peace,
Jonny
08-03-04, 08:56 PM
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Originally posted by mteele
Well, if you had room for another car, I'd say keep the SC400 as your daily driver and get something else as a new project car (240SX maybe, or if you have deep pockets, an RX-7).
Well, if you had room for another car, I'd say keep the SC400 as your daily driver and get something else as a new project car (240SX maybe, or if you have deep pockets, an RX-7).
Originally posted by reggiek
THERE IS NO CAR I LIKE BETTER THAN THIS ONE!
THERE IS NO CAR I LIKE BETTER THAN THIS ONE!
Originally posted by THE_CEO
ill keep my car forever....and i will add several others to the collection!
CEO
ill keep my car forever....and i will add several others to the collection!
CEO
Line them up in your driveway.
08-03-04, 09:32 PM
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Originally posted by THE_CEO
ill keep my car forever....and i will add several others to the collection!
CEO
ill keep my car forever....and i will add several others to the collection!
CEO
I will keep this car forever and pass it on to my kid.....a true classic in the making.....
I also have thought to myself - "what would I do with my money if I stop modding my SC????" I'd be a total loser....LoL
08-03-04, 09:52 PM
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done wit your project sc? no way? thot about building up the drivetrain? swap out the rear end for a supra tt with lsd, lighter driveshaft, performance build tranny, tc, and you haven't even messed with the engine reallie yet..... as posted before.... http://www.lexmotorsport.com you can try that.... should would be nice. to me, the project will never be done, there's always so much more you can do even in terms of performance.
08-04-04, 07:27 AM
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Get the Supra 
I loved my SC and it was nice, but as time went on it started to seem dated to me with the condition of the car, the speed, and everything that was coming out around it.
The Supra seems to be getting the opposite attention. They are still pretty rare to see (although being 3-5 blocks from Titan and Autotuner can definately change that). But it seems like the SC's are being bough more by high school kids and dressing them up like pimp rides, whereas the Supras don't seem to bottom out. It's still very tough to find a Supra in any condition for less than 18k / 24k will buy you a decent one.
Currently I have a 95 TT being built by Titan, pretty much a full restoration, new paint job, completely new engine setup with a T78 and some big CCW's going on it. Needless to say it will be very difficult for me to ever look at my old SC (which my sister currently drives) the same way again.
I loved my SC and it was nice, but as time went on it started to seem dated to me with the condition of the car, the speed, and everything that was coming out around it.
The Supra seems to be getting the opposite attention. They are still pretty rare to see (although being 3-5 blocks from Titan and Autotuner can definately change that). But it seems like the SC's are being bough more by high school kids and dressing them up like pimp rides, whereas the Supras don't seem to bottom out. It's still very tough to find a Supra in any condition for less than 18k / 24k will buy you a decent one.
Currently I have a 95 TT being built by Titan, pretty much a full restoration, new paint job, completely new engine setup with a T78 and some big CCW's going on it. Needless to say it will be very difficult for me to ever look at my old SC (which my sister currently drives) the same way again.
08-04-04, 09:56 AM
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geography plays a role
thankfully, we don't have that problem here in Atlanta...
you see very few SC's here at all. If they are modded, they are done tastefully...and you know that they are probably online here or somewhere. I can appreciate what you are saying onelove...I hate to see a car go down by a group of kids or tasteless wonders. Your car was done pretty nicely (white with gunmetal rims right?)
you see very few SC's here at all. If they are modded, they are done tastefully...and you know that they are probably online here or somewhere. I can appreciate what you are saying onelove...I hate to see a car go down by a group of kids or tasteless wonders. Your car was done pretty nicely (white with gunmetal rims right?)
08-04-04, 10:20 AM
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But it seems like the SC's are being bough more by high school kids and dressing them up like pimp rides,
But I do say, the supra is a fine car. Maybe you can keep your fine lexus at a relative/parent's home that has the extra space? I'd do that and get a new car too.