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08-21-10, 11:21 PM
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new sc400 owner
Finally got an sc400 and so far, i love it. I have gotten tons of jealous comments and turned heads. The only problems with it are passenger door doesn't open, A/C needs recharge, and the radio makes a weird whine that increases with the throttle. Plans for the car for now and fix the problems and I am in the process of the BFI mod. The diy section makes it look so easy but damn i am struggling to block off the part beneath the headlight. Next summer I plan on doing a 5 speed swap, a small drop, wheels, exhaust and some body mods.
overboard with pics? haha
overboard with pics? haha
08-22-10, 11:33 AM
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Looks great but the A/C problem could be scary. Be ready to buy a used one. I just got mine and I thought the same thing but when I took it to the Toyota place they said the compressor and evaporator were gone and it would be $3,000 to fix it including parts and labor!!!!! I called my friend at ToyzUnlimited and he did it for me for $470.00.
Well worth it, though. I love the car.
Well worth it, though. I love the car.
...Very nice
...another black beauty
09-07-10, 03:47 PM
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well, did the bfi mod and cleaned her up. i really want to do a five speed swap but seems like everyone says it isn't worth it. anyone who has done it want to chime in?
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09-07-10, 05:08 PM
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manual is the only way id drive sc, but i got a sc300 tough, even w/ 400 id drop a 5 speed in it in a heartbeat
09-07-10, 10:54 PM
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Dont listen to your locals, the 5spd sc400 swap is very affordable and everyone whose done it here on CL loves it. Research it a bit on here and you'll see for yourself..
Now if only I can figure out how to do it to my '99 without a CEL.
Now if only I can figure out how to do it to my '99 without a CEL.
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09-08-10, 10:22 AM
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the car definitely shows its age, just the other day the passenger side "oh ***** handle" broke off and the hood struts are completely shot. soon ill look into a diy for the cluster because i can't see my rpms past 1k and before 4k.
anyway thanks for the comments guys. i love this car
