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As you can see by the pictures this car is a tribute to the tuners in Japan and their version of the car - the Toyota Soarer. I personally had this car modified to look just like this as, back in England (where Im from) I used to have a Japanese Imported Toyota Soarer that looked just like this but in blue. I wanted to find another one over here in Atlanta but couldnt so I built one instead.
This car functions 100% perfectly, no mechanical issues whatsoever. The 4.0 V8 engine is strong, breathing through the cone intake, and yet still smooth and quiet. This car isnt a crazy tuned up monster with bad fuel economy it looks the part but the engine and transmission has had no modifications at all (other than the cone intake filter.) That makes it perfectly drivable and not annoying to live with. Still quick, still smooth and quiet and still gets 25mpg.
I like to make sure everything is right on my cars so while making it look like I wanted it to I also spent some money on making sure the driveline, etc would function correctly. I did all the major services and added a lot more parts (list below). The bottom line is that this car will only need oil changes for another 75,000 miles. Everything is taken care of (obviously brakes need changing depending on how much you drive it)
Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
Started with a mint 1992 SC 400 bought as a private sale locally. Had a full service history from new with all Nalley Lexus servicing which of course is still with the car.
· Interior is in remarkable condition. Small wear on the drivers seat no noticeable wear anywhere else at all as the pictures show.
· Added brand new 3 stage metallic Jade Green paint (in October 2009) still perfect in every way. There are a few stone chips on the front associated with normal driving.
· Tanabe NF210 Lowering Springs all round (no tire rubbing!!) added nose pitch controller to get aggressive stance
· Trunk Lift shocks
· 19 Axis Penta staggered rims and tires (yes I know these are expensive but . . . . They are SOOOO much better than the knock-offs) Tires one the rear have 95% life left in them and are 265/30/19 Cooper Zeon's. Tires on the front need replacing very soon and are 235/35/19 Michelin's. If I get my Buy It Now price I will include a new set of front tires for free. In case you're wondering the front tires were Cooper Zeon's also but after lowing the car they scrubbed the inside edge really badly. I went back and had the car re-aligned and camber adjusted to stop that and put a set of 'temporary' used Michelin tires on the front to monitor the wear pattern. The issue is now resolved as the wear pattern is perfectly normal again. The temporary tires have done their jobs and the re-alignment and camber change worked perfectly.
· Crunch 1500W 5 Channel Amp with remote bass control
· Big Capacitor for even power load to stereo
· Powered stubby antenna
· 6x Pioneer Speakers with oxygen free wiring 10" Kicker Sub
· The MOST AMAZING 7 LCD Full touch screen, Bluetooth, iPod control, DVD player/Navigation/rear camera system Ive ever used. Came from China (unknown make) but this blows away all the more expensive Alpine, Pioneers, etc. It is very intuitive and the Chinese have borrowed all the good technology from all the other manufacturers, as they do, and the result is the best of all worlds! The NAV seems to know all the new roads and just works really well.
· Full instrument panel (including A/C panels) LED upgrade. All dials are and backights now in LED blue this is a HUGE improvement on the stock dials that often burn out and fade.
· LCD display upgrade of central control panels (backlit in LED blue)
· Full 20% window tint (except windshield)
· CCFL HID Halo headlight assemblies customized colors (amber and blue for DRL & Halo)
· Twin HID 6000k conversion kits for hi and low beam - night driving in this car is like daylight!
· Timing belt kit, Thermostat, Valve Cover Seals, Timing seals, rear main seal, cam seal, crank and cam sensor, 2x coils, 8x NGK OEM plugs, plug leads, 2x caps, tensioner and pulley, front and rear wheel bearings, rotors and pads, brand new A/C compressor and dryer & full recent service at Nalley Lexus here in Atlanta. Read more »