Kohinoor

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why wouldnt you want to paint the door jambs?

QwkSC

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why would u?

the color is close enough that no one will notice so he can save money by skipping the door jams and only painting the exterior, much easier

Amini9

modern = 3R1

personal taste with nice looks = 3k3.

All i'm gunna say is to look at this car.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1202920561

^ 3k3 i'm 99% positive and evenwithout those TT wheels, it looks SICK with the 97+ body.


(taken from https://www.clublexus.com/forums/3275073-post11.html)

xknowonex

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Heres another good one

RjBLayz

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jerry either color would be dope! which shop is doing your work?

One_jZ_SC3

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I say 3R1 to give the car a modern look, AC replica?? Where did you find that

xknowonex

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Renaissance Red is not even a metallic color.

Here are some old pics of my car from 2-3 years ago





The color looked best under the bright afternoon sun or under white flourescent light at night.

Of course I will update to the 1997+ body style

Correct me if I am wrong, mica is pretty much like pearl right?

Utu Autobody Repair
3500 Westminster Ave Ste F
Santa Ana, CA 92703

It is a small mom and pop body shop owned by a middle-age Vietnamese couple. I was referred there by veteran member on here AutoCoutureSC, who was really satisfied with their work (which means alot since he is very **** with the work performed on his car). Best part is that their prices are very reasonable and they have a good turn around time as well. None of that, "We'll charge you $4000 and keep your car for, ughh, maybe 3-4 weeks". Plus, they are local so I don't have to leave my car in some random industrial parts of LA 30 miles away.

It took me months to finally decide on a body shop. The big shops that everyone goes too wants to charge me more than what I can afford. Some were really ambiguous on their turn around time. The ones that were willing to charge me the amount that I am willing to pay seemed to be very questionable.


You are obviously not up to date with the drama on here. Check out this thread if you have time.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...o-couture.html

Cliffnotes:

1. AIT Racing has a replica bumper for $285 and feedback for fitment is pending on the completion of my project.

2. Shine will be releasing a full kit for $1200, and fitment of Shine stuff is top notch since they made minute improvements on the original and produce their stuff in small quantities to maintain quality control

3. I brought the AIT front bumper since I became impatient. Then, I found out that Shine is about to release the kit at any given moment so I am getting the other 3 pieces from them to complete the kit.