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Old 09-08-03, 06:06 PM
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I have some extra cash and I would like to hook up the new SC a little, right it's bone stock. The problem is I can't do it all at one time but I want to! Another problem is when I do the first mod it will be a while before any others get done. It doesn't help that I have to buy a set a new tires, I'm thinking about the Yokohama AVS db S2's. Anyway here's a list of things I would like to do and the time frame I can get them done in. I can really only afford one now!!


Stock Size Tires --- about to get done, no choice

6000K HID's --- I can afford these right now

Playstation 2 with custom mounted monitor --- I can do this right now

Paint job (got a verbal est for $2500) --- I can do this within the next 1-2 months possibly longer

19" or 20" Wheels/Tires (either Dronnel or Zabers) --- won't be able to do for a while, 6 months probably much longer
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none of the above. swap the front end for the 97 front
Old 09-08-03, 06:28 PM
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That goes along with the paint job, forgot to mention that. I'm going to do the front and side skirts.
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Your paint looks pretty good (from the pics at least) I always mod my cars in reverse order, from most expensive. Also the things that create a nice package, ie, a car with TVs but no other mods, or a car with wheels and no suspension.

If I got your car tomorrow (and didnt have mods from my last car! ), I would do:

1. Wheels/Tires
2. Suspension
3. Tint

This will get you to point, that you could ride around with nice "stage 1" look then I would proceed to

4. 97+ body pieces plus whatever else you want to do bodywise
5. HID
6. ICEmods
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You have a 5 speed. Put it to good use.

1. coilovers
2. supra wheels (you'll need these to put traction to the ground)
3. turbo kit
4. exhaust
5. clutch
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I would do the wheels first. 19s, not 20s. And I never understood the playstation thing in a 2-door car.

1)Wheels and suspension
2) Tint

Just like DGOT said..
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Originally posted by SC300Es

Just like DGOT said..

PIMP......PIMP.......HOORAY!!!
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Originally posted by SC300Es
I would do the wheels first. 19s, not 20s. And I never understood the playstation thing in a 2-door car.

1)Wheels and suspension
2) Tint

Just like DGOT said..
Playstation is being installed for it's DVD capabilities and of course playing games. Currently teaching the girlfriend to drive the 5spd SC300 so I can enjoy the PS2 and watch movies. I don't see what two doors has to do with it, I'm not installing it to entertain any other passengers but myself.

I would go turbo but right now I have to think about how driveable the car would be in the winter, I don't have the pleasure of having two cars anymore.

I'm not sure about the tint either, something about Teal Mist and tint don't seem to go along. I probably need to see it photoshoped first.

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Oh, don't take it the wrong way. I was just talking from my perspective. I do most of the driving(bet. myself and the gf) and can't play PS. And if I'm driving, I'd rather have the passenger talk to me than to play games.

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Originally posted by MrJohnTan
You have a 5 speed. Put it to good use.

1. coilovers
2. supra wheels (you'll need these to put traction to the ground)
3. turbo kit
4. exhaust
5. clutch
I agree with MrJohnTan, make your car fun! I'd drop every suspension mod possible and learn how to d-r-i-v-e your car but that's just me... Plus I think your car would benefit greatly with coilovers, your stock wheels don't look too bad for stockers. To balance it out, I'd do coilovers, STB, Supra wheels, exhaust, and maybe HID with leftover money.
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Originally posted by SC300Es
Oh, don't take it the wrong way. I was just talking from my perspective. I do most of the driving(bet. myself and the gf) and can't play PS. And if I'm driving, I'd rather have the passenger talk to me than to play games.

Ed
I wish I had your relationship, half the time I would just like my GF to be quiet....LOL.

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