My 1995 Buildup Thread w/ pics
10-20-09, 09:07 AM
#17
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
Thanks guys for all the comments....cant wait to tackle the swap this weekend. It's going to be interesting for sure!
Haha, yeah man...ill post pics as I go. Im going to start servicing the motor the next couple of days. Maybe ill do a "how to" for the timing belt and stuff.
As far as the SEM goes, the paint does not come off. I have had many 100+ degree days with my arms continuously on the arm rest....nothing. I didn't even use an adhesive promoter which I should have, so im going to redo it. The only thing it doesn't hold up to well are like if you hit the panels. So I think what im going to do is get black front door panels, paint them to make them look new, and if they scratch, nothing will show. The dash and all the rest of the panels I will paint. I started a suede thing but i canceled on that. Too much suede i think. So i'm just going to stick to the suede headliner and maybe the A pillars. Ill keep you guys updated...its just hard cause I work full time and I go to school.
Anyways...wish me luck on this weekend!
Edit* No i did not SEM the seats....they are originally black. The only problem with SEM'in your seats is, there's a lot of flexing going on. SEM does flex well, but im not sure HOW well. Best thing to do in my opinion is to SEM the rear seats utilizing an adhesive promoter, which is a kinda sticky material to give the paint a chance to stick to. Then id get original black front seats and call it a day. You usually don't have as many people sitting in the rear as you do the front...so..I would do the SEM on the rear and pass on the front....that's just my opinion tho. I'm going to do this exact thing and ill show u guys how it all comes out.
As far as the SEM goes, the paint does not come off. I have had many 100+ degree days with my arms continuously on the arm rest....nothing. I didn't even use an adhesive promoter which I should have, so im going to redo it. The only thing it doesn't hold up to well are like if you hit the panels. So I think what im going to do is get black front door panels, paint them to make them look new, and if they scratch, nothing will show. The dash and all the rest of the panels I will paint. I started a suede thing but i canceled on that. Too much suede i think. So i'm just going to stick to the suede headliner and maybe the A pillars. Ill keep you guys updated...its just hard cause I work full time and I go to school.
Anyways...wish me luck on this weekend!
Edit* No i did not SEM the seats....they are originally black. The only problem with SEM'in your seats is, there's a lot of flexing going on. SEM does flex well, but im not sure HOW well. Best thing to do in my opinion is to SEM the rear seats utilizing an adhesive promoter, which is a kinda sticky material to give the paint a chance to stick to. Then id get original black front seats and call it a day. You usually don't have as many people sitting in the rear as you do the front...so..I would do the SEM on the rear and pass on the front....that's just my opinion tho. I'm going to do this exact thing and ill show u guys how it all comes out.
Last edited by evileagle; 10-20-09 at 09:12 AM.
10-20-09, 06:00 PM
#19
10-21-09, 11:28 PM
#20
Lexus Test Driver
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Got a lot done today...extended the harness, replaced motor mounts, thermostat, got crank bolt and pulley off 
whats left: front and rear main seal, timing belt, serpentine belt, cam gaskets, clutch, and a bunch of other things that i'm sure i forgot about or didn't know I had to do.
Cant wait till shes in the car and ready to start...
whats left: front and rear main seal, timing belt, serpentine belt, cam gaskets, clutch, and a bunch of other things that i'm sure i forgot about or didn't know I had to do.
Cant wait till shes in the car and ready to start...
10-22-09, 09:03 AM
#24
Lexus Test Driver
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Forgot to mention...we changed out my control arms....boy did that make a difference. Got some brand new TT one's from Carson Toyota...
Also dont worry about the yellow lenses...ill be taking care of all that when i do the tsx retro...
Also dont worry about the yellow lenses...ill be taking care of all that when i do the tsx retro...
10-28-09, 11:32 AM
#27
Looks like you're off to a great start
Are those the Supra LCA, or the SC ones? I know the bushing swap is a tedious job, but how easy/difficult was it to swap out the LCA's for new ones?
Are those the Supra LCA, or the SC ones? I know the bushing swap is a tedious job, but how easy/difficult was it to swap out the LCA's for new ones?
10-28-09, 12:52 PM
#30
Lexus Test Driver
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Thanks!
Thanks!
Yes Sir, Supra LCA. Swapping wasn't that hard. you just have to get this rental tool from auto zone that separates the ball joint from the hub. Other than that it wasn't difficult. Great upgrade too...
I dont know because I did the lines at the same time I did the install of the LS brakes along with a SUPRA Master Cylinder.
I will say this...there is no play like before and sometimes I underestimate the brakes still to this day, and the car stops too quickly...i guess that's a good thing.
I honestly forgot but I think it was around $220 each side or so..
Thanks!
Yes Sir, Supra LCA. Swapping wasn't that hard. you just have to get this rental tool from auto zone that separates the ball joint from the hub. Other than that it wasn't difficult. Great upgrade too...
I dont know because I did the lines at the same time I did the install of the LS brakes along with a SUPRA Master Cylinder.
I will say this...there is no play like before and sometimes I underestimate the brakes still to this day, and the car stops too quickly...i guess that's a good thing.
I honestly forgot but I think it was around $220 each side or so..