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Bdub215 · 03-02-2014, 10:11 PM

Been meaning to do this for awhile just been busy with work/ hibernation till spring. Mid December I bought this 92 SC300 5 speed from a Hyundai dealer in west chester. It was a one owner car sold new in California and brought to PA in 95. I actually have the CA plate in the house.

Body is straight, very few dings and the interior is near perfect. All this was for 1300 plus my Avalon as a trade.

Since then I've replaced the Alternator and added top speed Axlebacks.

As far as modding goes, I'm playing this car by ear. This is my first car with actual development potential so more things are available to me it's just deciding on what to do. With my Avalon I had a solid mindset on the limited choices I had.

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mcperson2k · 03-03-2014, 03:27 AM

Grats, looks like a good car to start with.

Bdub215 · 03-03-2014, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mcperson2k

Grats, looks like a good car to start with.

Indeed. 106k on the odo currently. It was listed at 4 grand. I test drove it and bought it the same night. Opportunities like this don't come around often.

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PunkboySL2 · 03-04-2014, 02:13 AM

Motor is nice and broken in for boost

empera · 03-04-2014, 09:30 AM

Awesome pick up man....i've owned a few of these so lmk if u have any questions.

Bdub215 · 03-04-2014, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PunkboySL2

Motor is nice and broken in for boost

I know. I'm doing my research on a NA-T build for next year. I don't want anything extreme because I know how fragile the W58's are. 300-350whp would satisfy me. Probably get myself into too much trouble with more.

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Originally Posted by empera

Awesome pick up man....i've owned a few of these so lmk if u have any questions.

I do. This is my first SC but my dad also has owned one for the past 4 years that I've got seat time in, so I kinda know what to expect for repairs and such but at the same time a few items are different between his 95 and my car. So I'll do that soon.

empera · 03-04-2014, 04:53 PM

Keep your eye on the lower control arm, they seem to go quite a bit. Just get under it and check all the bushings...

Shipman · 03-04-2014, 05:39 PM

Great base to start with, Im looking forward to seeing where you go with this.

Bdub215 · 03-04-2014, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Shipman

Great base to start with, Im looking forward to seeing where you go with this.

I got a few ideas in my head. I'm not sure what I want to do. Since I have more options open to me then I'm used to, it's a matter of browsing a ton of forums and reading feedback on potential buys and price shopping. This has been my issue for the past month lol.

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Bdub215 · 03-07-2014, 07:47 PM

Put on the summer tires for the weekend. Spring hurry!!

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Bdub215 · 03-18-2014, 05:32 PM

Replaced the mirror ECU over the weekend (90's tech :facepalm: ) because driving around with non working mirrors isn't fun. Also what isn't fun is getting that ECU out. It bolts to the bottom and the top of the steering column and the top bolt is slightly offset so it's a bitch to do. I still feel that repair.

Also my auto tilt steering broke yesterday. But I took it apart today, set the wheel manually and it moves again. Clueless on that. I turned if off.

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auk113 · 03-19-2014, 04:33 PM

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-4...wheel-fix.html

Bdub215 · 03-20-2014, 09:09 PM

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http://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-4...wheel-fix.html

i looked at it, followed it, and it didnt work for me however now that i've gotten it to work again, i've turned it off.

Bdub215 · 04-17-2014, 10:44 PM

Installed a HIC Roof visor today. Didn't do the best job putting it on, but it's on

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camopaint0707 · 04-17-2014, 11:58 PM

looks good

empera · 04-18-2014, 08:22 AM

awesome....love the visors..

Bdub215 · 04-18-2014, 06:12 PM

Better shot I took this morning at work.

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Shipman · 04-18-2014, 06:41 PM

I dig the car but hate the wheels

Bdub215 · 04-19-2014, 01:28 AM

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I dig the car but hate the wheels

They aren't meant for this car. But why waste a grand on new wheels/tires when saving for coilovers/boost/EMS is better? I wanted to get privat akzents but it wasn't cost effective. I tried selling them but the low ballers kept coming and I decided to keep them.

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Bdub215 · 04-20-2014, 01:50 PM

Knocked out the timing belt, water pump, cam, crank and distributor oil seals along with a new thermostat yesterday. This should solve the rest of my oil leaks I was having.

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03-02-2014, 10:11 PM	#1
Bdub215 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Philadelphia/Cheltenham Member #16318 My Ride: 1993 Lexus ES300 "ES 5Spd" iTrader: (0)	Brent's 92 Lexus SC300 Been meaning to do this for awhile just been busy with work/ hibernation till spring. Mid December I bought this 92 SC300 5 speed from a Hyundai dealer in west chester. It was a one owner car sold new in California and brought to PA in 95. I actually have the CA plate in the house. Body is straight, very few dings and the interior is near perfect. All this was for 1300 plus my Avalon as a trade. Since then I've replaced the Alternator and added top speed Axlebacks. As far as modding goes, I'm playing this car by ear. This is my first car with actual development potential so more things are available to me it's just deciding on what to do. With my Avalon I had a solid mindset on the limited choices I had. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 93 Lexus ES300 I/E UR FSB UR 19mm RSB 92 Lexus SC300 Stock Grocery Getter Crew (GGC) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-04-2014, 02:13 AM	#4
PunkboySL2 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pennsburg, PA Member #7050 My Ride: Saturns> 94' SW2, 94' SC2 iTrader: (1)	Motor is nice and broken in for boost __________________ 98 Saturn SL2m - New DD: custom coilovers, slow 94 Saturn SW2a>m - DD: slammed and boosted. SOLD 94 Saturn SC2m -Sleeper: all out build under way 96 Saturn SL2m - built, then wrecked [RIP]

03-07-2014, 07:47 PM	#10
Bdub215 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Philadelphia/Cheltenham Member #16318 My Ride: 1993 Lexus ES300 "ES 5Spd" iTrader: (0)	Put on the summer tires for the weekend. Spring hurry!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 93 Lexus ES300 I/E UR FSB UR 19mm RSB 92 Lexus SC300 Stock Grocery Getter Crew (GGC) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-18-2014, 05:32 PM	#11
Bdub215 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Philadelphia/Cheltenham Member #16318 My Ride: 1993 Lexus ES300 "ES 5Spd" iTrader: (0)	Replaced the mirror ECU over the weekend (90's tech :facepalm: ) because driving around with non working mirrors isn't fun. Also what isn't fun is getting that ECU out. It bolts to the bottom and the top of the steering column and the top bolt is slightly offset so it's a bitch to do. I still feel that repair. Also my auto tilt steering broke yesterday. But I took it apart today, set the wheel manually and it moves again. Clueless on that. I turned if off. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 93 Lexus ES300 I/E UR FSB UR 19mm RSB 92 Lexus SC300 Stock Grocery Getter Crew (GGC) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by Bdub215; 03-20-2014 at 09:09 PM.

03-19-2014, 04:33 PM	#12
auk113 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Feastervilly/NE Philly Member #89 iTrader: (1)	http://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-4...wheel-fix.html __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-03-2014, 03:27 AM	#2
mcperson2k Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2009 Member #13471 My Ride: ██▓▒░ iTrader: (0)	Grats, looks like a good car to start with.

03-04-2014, 09:30 AM	#5
empera Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Philly. Member #3674 My Ride: 67.5 Roadster, 00 Outback, 93.5 Supra tt, 88 Shiro, Tundra, turbo sc300 iTrader: (5)	Awesome pick up man....i've owned a few of these so lmk if u have any questions.

03-04-2014, 04:53 PM	#7
empera Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Philly. Member #3674 My Ride: 67.5 Roadster, 00 Outback, 93.5 Supra tt, 88 Shiro, Tundra, turbo sc300 iTrader: (5)	Keep your eye on the lower control arm, they seem to go quite a bit. Just get under it and check all the bushings...

04-17-2014, 10:44 PM	#14
Bdub215 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Philadelphia/Cheltenham Member #16318 My Ride: 1993 Lexus ES300 "ES 5Spd" iTrader: (0)	Brent's 92 Lexus SC300 Installed a HIC Roof visor today. Didn't do the best job putting it on, but it's on Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 93 Lexus ES300 I/E UR FSB UR 19mm RSB 92 Lexus SC300 Stock Grocery Getter Crew (GGC) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-17-2014, 11:58 PM	#15
camopaint0707 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central PA Member #15749 My Ride: 2007 Holden Cruze iTrader: (1)	looks good __________________ 2007 Cobalt 1995 Integra 1997 F150 2004 F150

04-18-2014, 08:22 AM	#16
empera Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Philly. Member #3674 My Ride: 67.5 Roadster, 00 Outback, 93.5 Supra tt, 88 Shiro, Tundra, turbo sc300 iTrader: (5)	awesome....love the visors..

04-18-2014, 06:12 PM	#17
Bdub215 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Philadelphia/Cheltenham Member #16318 My Ride: 1993 Lexus ES300 "ES 5Spd" iTrader: (0)	Better shot I took this morning at work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 93 Lexus ES300 I/E UR FSB UR 19mm RSB 92 Lexus SC300 Stock Grocery Getter Crew (GGC) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-20-2014, 01:50 PM	#20
Bdub215 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Philadelphia/Cheltenham Member #16318 My Ride: 1993 Lexus ES300 "ES 5Spd" iTrader: (0)	Knocked out the timing belt, water pump, cam, crank and distributor oil seals along with a new thermostat yesterday. This should solve the rest of my oil leaks I was having. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 93 Lexus ES300 I/E UR FSB UR 19mm RSB 92 Lexus SC300 Stock Grocery Getter Crew (GGC) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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