Spice up your SC with a Euro look
#16
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When I first bought my SC, the previous owner had already removed the plastic cover for whatever reason, and exposed the stainless. It looked like this:
However, I did not like the look. It was too shiny for my tastes as I wanted everything clean looking. I priced replacing the covers, but to do that you have to buy the whole window trim assembly for $700 per side!! So, I decided to have a body shop paint them for considerably less:
Now, my SC looks like this:
I think the painted pillars look better than the plastic covers, as they now perfectly match the body color. Plus, I actually saved several hundred dollars compared to replacing the entire assembly. I then used the money to have other items repaired, such as repainting both front and rear bumper covers.
I'm not saying the shiny pillars are bad. I think they look OK, they just were not what I wanted on my ride.
However, I did not like the look. It was too shiny for my tastes as I wanted everything clean looking. I priced replacing the covers, but to do that you have to buy the whole window trim assembly for $700 per side!! So, I decided to have a body shop paint them for considerably less:
Now, my SC looks like this:
I think the painted pillars look better than the plastic covers, as they now perfectly match the body color. Plus, I actually saved several hundred dollars compared to replacing the entire assembly. I then used the money to have other items repaired, such as repainting both front and rear bumper covers.
I'm not saying the shiny pillars are bad. I think they look OK, they just were not what I wanted on my ride.
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Fairly nice. IMO personally i feel it dates the car. reminds me of something from the 80's when that was popular on cars. Myself, i prefer painted, but it's all about you. Glad you enjoy your mod .
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I like it, good find & great pictures. Are there any other cars that have this look out of the factory? Someone said Audi? I don't believe I've ever seen this before, but maybe I'd be more convinced if I saw this feature on another luxury car. I also wonder if all SC years are like this underneath the paint.
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screws at the top? Not sure I understand; I stripped it and cleaned it is about it.
I am not sure how dark the tint is on this thing, its been awhile you know
I have an extra set of mats if anyone ios interested. Also, the whole car may be for sale soon - thinking of going with an XK8 jag
I am not sure how dark the tint is on this thing, its been awhile you know
I have an extra set of mats if anyone ios interested. Also, the whole car may be for sale soon - thinking of going with an XK8 jag
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XK8 eh ...
Originally posted by miketyler
screws at the top? Not sure I understand; I stripped it and cleaned it is about it.
I am not sure how dark the tint is on this thing, its been awhile you know
I have an extra set of mats if anyone ios interested. Also, the whole car may be for sale soon - thinking of going with an XK8 jag
screws at the top? Not sure I understand; I stripped it and cleaned it is about it.
I am not sure how dark the tint is on this thing, its been awhile you know
I have an extra set of mats if anyone ios interested. Also, the whole car may be for sale soon - thinking of going with an XK8 jag
Shawn
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yes, I am looking at XK-8's. This is truly a case of just wanting something different. I am hesitant to leave the reliability of the Lexus that I have come to enjoy. You know there is nothing wrong with it, the styling, performance, interior, quality, etc just can't be beat. But after 4 yrs, am wanting to try something else.
So you are hearing the same things I have about those Jags being high maintenance? I am still doing my research and very nearly bought a 97 SC400 because it was such a deal but someone beat me to it. My car has 131K on it now and while the Lexus has the Toyota background for its exterme longevity, I am either looking at a lower mile Jag or another later model SC400 than the 95 I have.
So you are hearing the same things I have about those Jags being high maintenance? I am still doing my research and very nearly bought a 97 SC400 because it was such a deal but someone beat me to it. My car has 131K on it now and while the Lexus has the Toyota background for its exterme longevity, I am either looking at a lower mile Jag or another later model SC400 than the 95 I have.
#26
Someone asked whether there was any other cars that had this look - the Porsche Cayenne also has it. I think it looks sweet, but my panels are perfect and i dont want to ruin that. I'll keep an eye out at the wreckers for another set though!
#27
XK8? Blah.
I agree the body is very nice, but the car has been panned by the critics since day one for being all show and no performance. I talked to a guy at the local Lexus dealership (I already had my SC so he knew he wasn't selling me anything) - he has driven dozens of SC's and they got an XK8 roadster as a tradein and he had a chance to drive it quite a bit and said he was VERY disappointed - body roll, poor steering feedback, uneven throttle response, poor body rigidity, and just not very quick - he said it couldn't compare to the SC4 in power & handling, and then you add in the relibility issues - Blah!
I agree the body is very nice, but the car has been panned by the critics since day one for being all show and no performance. I talked to a guy at the local Lexus dealership (I already had my SC so he knew he wasn't selling me anything) - he has driven dozens of SC's and they got an XK8 roadster as a tradein and he had a chance to drive it quite a bit and said he was VERY disappointed - body roll, poor steering feedback, uneven throttle response, poor body rigidity, and just not very quick - he said it couldn't compare to the SC4 in power & handling, and then you add in the relibility issues - Blah!