SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010)

Happy fathers day to me! New dubs and bodykit.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-19-07, 09:46 AM
  #31  
Dan_K
Lead Lap
iTrader: (1)
 
Dan_K's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: California
Posts: 624
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by GS300Rich
Was the installation of the Wald kit very difficult? Do the sideskirts use the stock mounting holes?
No, it's not difficult to install and the sides do use the stock mounting holes.
Old 06-19-07, 09:48 AM
  #32  
Dan_K
Lead Lap
iTrader: (1)
 
Dan_K's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: California
Posts: 624
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Out of experience, I had the clear bra on my car when I had the Wald kit and within a month, the bottom of the front was torn apart and I had little pieces of clear bra hanging off the lip. This is despite my driving VERY carefully in and out of driveways, speed bumps, and dips. I would say it is almost inevitable that you will scrape the front lip. Sorry to be such a downer.
Old 06-19-07, 03:04 PM
  #33  
talwang
Moderator
iTrader: (4)
 
talwang's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NASA
Posts: 2,229
Likes: 0
Received 25 Likes on 21 Posts
Default

Good job!
However, your car now needs a drop or it won't look right especially with the bulky Wald kit.
Black and white pics may hide the wheel gap a little, but I have seen enough pics tell your big wheel gap.

That bold world air suspension will solve all your problem and concern.
Old 06-19-07, 05:12 PM
  #34  
FunGuy
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
 
FunGuy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 881
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

I called around for prices on the 3M clear bra and as soon as I said it was for an SC430, they told me that they can't do it for $600 since it is such a curvacious car which involved more time for fitment. I believe this is a bunch of Bu*******!

As for lowering it, I would love to but dont feel there is a necessity at this moment since the gap is literlly two finger, ( middile and index finger that is) gap. I scraped a whole lot again today up and down my not so steep driveway. It hurts, but getting use to sound of the fiberglass scrape and my own teeth grinding. I will post pics later of the gap with my camera.
Old 06-19-07, 06:10 PM
  #35  
hipendicul
Pole Position
 
hipendicul's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: CA
Posts: 291
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by FunGuy
I called around for prices on the 3M clear bra and as soon as I said it was for an SC430, they told me that they can't do it for $600 since it is such a curvacious car which involved more time for fitment. I believe this is a bunch of Bu*******!

As for lowering it, I would love to but dont feel there is a necessity at this moment since the gap is literlly two finger, ( middile and index finger that is) gap. I scraped a whole lot again today up and down my not so steep driveway. It hurts, but getting use to sound of the fiberglass scrape and my own teeth grinding. I will post pics later of the gap with my camera.
Its not the wheel gap that you should be worried about but the fact that the 20s have raised your car 1" from stock. Even if you used normal lowering springs, your ride height would go back to where you started..
Attached Thumbnails Happy fathers day to me! New dubs and bodykit.-300sema06rims.jpg  
Old 06-19-07, 06:19 PM
  #36  
DropTopSc
Driver School Candidate
 
DropTopSc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: new york
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

looks good..what size rims are those?..20 x ???...how many inches on that rear lip ?..nice setup...how much was the wald kit ?
Old 06-19-07, 11:55 PM
  #37  
FunGuy
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
 
FunGuy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 881
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by hipendicul
Its not the wheel gap that you should be worried about but the fact that the 20s have raised your car 1" from stock. Even if you used normal lowering springs, your ride height would go back to where you started..
Cant wait to see what happens next Fathers day!
Old 06-20-07, 12:10 AM
  #38  
rominl
exclusive matchup

iTrader: (4)
 
rominl's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Lovely OC
Posts: 81,673
Received 190 Likes on 148 Posts
Default

go to premier, they do a lot of install in norcal, they are very good. talk to rmmgs4 if you need.
Old 06-20-07, 12:18 AM
  #39  
FunGuy
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
 
FunGuy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 881
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by rominl
go to premier, they do a lot of install in norcal, they are very good. talk to rmmgs4 if you need.
Will call them tomorrow, nice looking out fellow soarer!
Old 06-20-07, 12:26 AM
  #40  
rominl
exclusive matchup

iTrader: (4)
 
rominl's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Lovely OC
Posts: 81,673
Received 190 Likes on 148 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by FunGuy
Will call them tomorrow, nice looking out fellow soarer!
no problem, trying to help. they did wald before already and they also do all exotic cars, so you don't have to worry about quality
Old 06-20-07, 07:40 AM
  #41  
PhilipMSPT
Cycle Savant
iTrader: (5)
 
PhilipMSPT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: In rehab...
Posts: 21,527
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Purrrty!

Take more pics!!
Old 06-20-07, 02:12 PM
  #42  
IcEnPinKi
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
IcEnPinKi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: NY
Posts: 1,460
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Niceeeeee....Great looking ride..
Old 06-20-07, 07:17 PM
  #43  
FunGuy
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
 
FunGuy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 881
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Thanks for the replys. Youve made my day guys. I cant take more pictures because Now i am ashamed of my ride height.
Old 06-20-07, 07:23 PM
  #44  
talwang
Moderator
iTrader: (4)
 
talwang's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NASA
Posts: 2,229
Likes: 0
Received 25 Likes on 21 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by FunGuy
Thanks for the replys. Youve made my day guys. I cant take more pictures because Now i am ashamed of my ride height.
come on, dude.
Your ride looks really nice. Your wheel fitment is superb.
I was just saying it would look even nicer with a little drop. haha
Old 06-20-07, 10:03 PM
  #45  
MrExecutiv
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (2)
 
MrExecutiv's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Tx
Posts: 1,996
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

lookin good.


Quick Reply: Happy fathers day to me! New dubs and bodykit.



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:50 AM.