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I just couldn't resist!!! (5spd SC300)

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Old 12-24-08, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Cleanshots
5 grand............?

ok that didn't take long

good guess!
Old 12-24-08, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by YeA 2jZ
Very nice pick up .. It's only lowerd on KYB Shocks?? bcuz thats a nice drop for just shocks, get some spacers for the TT wheels and ur str8 GL...
I think it's probably got lowering springs too, but I have no idea what kind...

As far as spacers go, should 15mm do the trick? Any particular brand or are they all pretty much the same? (Magnesium / Aluminum)...
It sounds like I'm getting some slight rubbing on the inside of the wheel well when parking / doing U-turns...
Also, do I need them on the back as well?

Finally, are spacers difficult to install?

Thanks!

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Old 12-24-08, 10:44 PM
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i got it right? it was 5 grand? whats the paint code btw...
Old 12-24-08, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by NPSC303
I think it's probably got lowering springs too, but I have no idea what kind...

As far as spacers go, should 15mm do the trick? Any particular brand or are they all pretty much the same? (Magnesium / Aluminum)...
It sounds like I'm getting some slight rubbing on the inside of the wheel well when parking / doing U-turns...
Also, do I need them on the back as well?

Finally, are spacers difficult to install?

Thanks!
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...ims-today.html
Old 12-24-08, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Cleanshots
i got it right? it was 5 grand? whats the paint code btw...
Yea, I actually felt guilty considering I just sold my previous 97 5-speed 3 or 4 months ago for about $16,000 ...granted my last SC had about 50,000 less miles, Platinum Silver / black interior, etc... But still!
(and yes, I know I was fortunate to get what I did for my previous SC, though it did take me 3 months of being the only 97 5-Speed on Autotrader to finally get my asking price)

As for the paint code for the new one, I dunno... It's the original paint, so maybe Renaissance Red? What red was offered in 97?
Old 12-24-08, 11:13 PM
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Hey thanks!
Old 12-24-08, 11:15 PM
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did you bs the person out of the car and trick him? if not then dont feel bad dude!
Old 12-24-08, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Cleanshots
did you bs the person out of the car and trick him? if not then dont feel bad dude!
Nope no BS (after all, I bought it from a Lexus Mechanic)... What's more, after we had made a verbal agreement, other "suitors" were offering more and he still kept his word. The guy I purchased from definitely has a lot of integrity.

I guess I'm just blessed
Old 12-25-08, 11:14 AM
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Thats soooo good omg
Old 12-27-08, 03:19 PM
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nice, i wish mine was red, good pickup super clean.
Old 01-01-09, 05:14 PM
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Hey, what gives? This same car is up on ebay?
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Mabey he got bored already
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he did mention there was some rubbing when making a turn....
Old 01-02-09, 09:54 AM
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Wow, grats on such a great deal. Hopefully I can find one just as sexy soon =/
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Very nice find. They always come back. I think we "SC" owners purchase at least 2 of these cars before moving on to another car.


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