SC300/SC400 New Member Thread! Introduce yourself here!
#5313
SC400 in France…
Hello all from cloudy Normandy in France.
I have been a long time reader of Lexus forums and was directed towards this one not so long ago.
Totally unexpected because it was never imported in Europe, I bought two weeks ago a Lexus SC400, First registered in October 1992! It clocks 156.450 miles. Dark green outside, Tan inside. It needs a complete rebuild. Inside is in poor condition, hasn’t got the original stereo.
Engines works fine, except it stalls from time to time when it idles. Therefore I removed to ecu today and gave to a friend who is an electronic engineer so that he can change the capacitors. I has the TRAC and Check engine lights on. Also the steering wheel tilt wouldn’t tilt, so I fixed that yesterday! I’ll take it to a mechanic for new bushes all around, and will have it repainted after.
Cheers from Normandy!
Pierre
I have been a long time reader of Lexus forums and was directed towards this one not so long ago.
Totally unexpected because it was never imported in Europe, I bought two weeks ago a Lexus SC400, First registered in October 1992! It clocks 156.450 miles. Dark green outside, Tan inside. It needs a complete rebuild. Inside is in poor condition, hasn’t got the original stereo.
Engines works fine, except it stalls from time to time when it idles. Therefore I removed to ecu today and gave to a friend who is an electronic engineer so that he can change the capacitors. I has the TRAC and Check engine lights on. Also the steering wheel tilt wouldn’t tilt, so I fixed that yesterday! I’ll take it to a mechanic for new bushes all around, and will have it repainted after.
Cheers from Normandy!
Pierre
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RudysSC (02-20-23)
#5315
It is the start to a long term love affair. Once you have one of these beauties, everything else (other cars) gets compared to it. I have a '98 (red) and a '99 SC400 (white)--my thinks that I'm crazy! But I'm having fun. Have learned a lot about switching out the steering wheel on these. Ebay is a good source except that the quality of the air bag with the Lexus emblem can be a challenge. Most emblems (but not all) show wear and they cannot be repaired. There is a place is Texas called "Craft Custom" that will refurbish the leather for $295 or the entire wheel, including the wood for $550.00. Unfortunately, they don't do any work on the air bag part with the Lexus emblem.
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#5317
New Car owner
Hello im 18 and just bought a sc400 for 3,2k and new to cars its my first car and im fixing it up to become a daily . Some issues but i want to learn more about cars and get into the car community .
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Bimmerbill (03-20-23)
#5319
1998 Lexus sc400
I bought this 1998 Lexus sc400 from El Paso, Tx with 98,000 miles on it. I recently had the timing belt replaced water pump replaced along with new front struts. This year in 2023 I need to replace my upper and lower control arm. Overall, my car runs exceptional well.
#5321
New Member
New here. I have a 1994 SC400. Well, it is mostly my lady friends now as she has claimed it that way. I am in San Francisco Bay Area California, (for now anyway). Have had the SC400 about 10 years. Last year I had to body cleaned up and re-painted. It has 130000 miles on it. Have a couple of problems with it but Love to get it out and cruise the freeways to let it loose at times.
Here are a couple of photos
Getting it cleaned up
Here are a couple of photos
Getting it cleaned up
#5322
Beautiful SC400
New here. I have a 1994 SC400. Well, it is mostly my lady friends now as she has claimed it that way. I am in San Francisco Bay Area California, (for now anyway). Have had the SC400 about 10 years. Last year I had to body cleaned up and re-painted. It has 130000 miles on it. Have a couple of problems with it but Love to get it out and cruise the freeways to let it loose at times.
Here are a couple of photos
Getting it cleaned up
Here are a couple of photos
Getting it cleaned up
#5325
Hello everyone!
I recently acquired a SC400 roller with missing motor, trans, engine harness and front seats. It previously had a 2JZ-GTE in it.
Long story short I have (or had, haven't decided yet) a Mitsubishi Starion resto project that's been on hold for 10 long years (2JZ swap among other things). When I finally decided to revive it, this roller was offered, so I started doing my research on the car and stumbled upon this here forum. I've read a few of the threads to familiarize myself with the car and ended up liking it. I'll be honest, can't say that I love it yet since I haven't driven in it but the more I look it up the more I'm liking it.
Looking forward to being on the forum and getting to know the community.
Cheers!
P.S. Pics will be available once I have the roller at home.
I recently acquired a SC400 roller with missing motor, trans, engine harness and front seats. It previously had a 2JZ-GTE in it.
Long story short I have (or had, haven't decided yet) a Mitsubishi Starion resto project that's been on hold for 10 long years (2JZ swap among other things). When I finally decided to revive it, this roller was offered, so I started doing my research on the car and stumbled upon this here forum. I've read a few of the threads to familiarize myself with the car and ended up liking it. I'll be honest, can't say that I love it yet since I haven't driven in it but the more I look it up the more I'm liking it.
Looking forward to being on the forum and getting to know the community.
Cheers!
P.S. Pics will be available once I have the roller at home.