This is the craziest Lexus SC300 I've ever seen. And it's mine.

Kinja'd!!! "Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez" (apidaonline)
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So here she is. It's my '92 Sc300, known as project Overspray, and I'm not sure there's anything actually original left on the car. I started writing the full, 5 year long build here, but I haven't gotten far. You can read it here:

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This car is a pioneer in many ways, and it's polarizing as hell. I'll list all of the mods when I finish the writeup, but the car made 330whp completely untuned and stock (after the 1jzgte swap) and it's a million different colors. I don't want to let the cat out of the bag with my build just yet, but I'll give you a hint: It rhymes with CHEAPEST 2JZGTE BUILD EVER, EVER.



DISCUSSION (82)


Kinja'd!!! For Sweden > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
02/18/2014 at 00:55

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Kinja'd!!! Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > For Sweden
02/18/2014 at 00:59

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Indeed. Haha


Kinja'd!!! feather-throttle-not-hair > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
02/18/2014 at 01:02

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Holy shit, your website has the most annoying share tab thingy I've ever encountered. I'm trying to get it to disappear without accidentally tweeting something but I can't seem to do it. It blocks just enough of your writing that I can only read about half of what's actually on the page at a given time. I'm on an ipad btw so it's probably fine on other devices.

Anyway you're a good writer so I'm going to go back there and finish up, but I just had to come over here and vocalize my distress halfway through, because what is the internet for if not excessive bitching?


Kinja'd!!! Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > feather-throttle-not-hair
02/18/2014 at 01:03

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Actually, that's a fair assessment. Would a static like tab be better at the top of the article? I can certainly remove it.


Kinja'd!!! Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > feather-throttle-not-hair
02/18/2014 at 01:05

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I removed the "share" tab. It's a relatively new site, so any criticism is greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot!


Kinja'd!!! feather-throttle-not-hair > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
02/18/2014 at 01:08

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Yes! It's really only annoying because it follows you like an annoying little brother who won't stop bugging you.

Btw great stuff. Finished it, can't wait for more!


Kinja'd!!! Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > feather-throttle-not-hair
02/18/2014 at 01:10

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Great. I'll put a static share link at the end of the article. You're not the first person I've had with problems on their mobile device, so I figured it was high time I got off my fat ass and clicked a few things.


Kinja'd!!! feather-throttle-not-hair > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
02/18/2014 at 01:10

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Awesome. Just poked my head back in there and the problem is now solved. As I said, you can probably keep it if you want, just so long as it doesn't scroll with the screen.


Kinja'd!!! Milky > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
02/18/2014 at 01:11

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Dude, love it … looking forward to seeing the rest of the build, please keep telling us here on oppo.

Sincerely,

previous SC owner

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Kinja'd!!! Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > Milky
02/18/2014 at 01:14

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Thanks, and holy crap, that looks like it got walloped pretty bad. Hope no one was hurt.


Kinja'd!!! Milky > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
02/18/2014 at 01:19

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Nah just some wrecked pants by me and the passenger. She was a good beater for two years though so no real harm done, just miss it sometimes. #SCLove


Kinja'd!!! Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
02/18/2014 at 01:20

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This would make a nice paintjob for LFS or something.


Kinja'd!!! Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > Milky
02/18/2014 at 01:33

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They're not bad cars at all. I can't wait to drive mine again after this stupid snow thaws.


Kinja'd!!! Milky > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
02/18/2014 at 01:51

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Why aren't you out drifting now? RWD is how I can tolerate winter. Please refer to my post from a few hours ago as proof.

http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/psa-if-its-sno…

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Kinja'd!!! Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan' > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
02/18/2014 at 03:54

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I love the million colors.


Kinja'd!!! Salmanorguk > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
02/18/2014 at 04:49

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Nice car!

I like your writing style as well. At first I just glanced at it, but then I started to read it - and damn its an enjoyable read. Looking forward to the updates to your Lexus Art Car.


Kinja'd!!! Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > Salmanorguk
02/18/2014 at 08:24

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Thanks very much!


Kinja'd!!! Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan'
02/18/2014 at 08:27

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Thank you!


Kinja'd!!! Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy
02/18/2014 at 08:28

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I tried making it in forza, but my ambition did not match my skills and I promptly gave up.


Kinja'd!!! Horkin' Up Dangle Hams > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
02/18/2014 at 10:05

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Great write up and website man. I'm looking forward to the next post.


Kinja'd!!! 911e46z06 > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
02/18/2014 at 12:14

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Badass dude. I'm thinking about picking up an old SC for a LeMons car. Wish they came in manual.


Kinja'd!!! Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > 911e46z06
02/18/2014 at 13:22

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They actually do come in manual, it's just hard to find them. They're identical mechanically to the non-turbo MKIV Toyota Supra, so the sky's the limit on performance mods. Anything that can fit on a Supra drivetrain fits on an SC. It's a little heavier than a Supra, but not by much.


Kinja'd!!! Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > Horkin' Up Dangle Hams
02/18/2014 at 13:23

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Thanks a lot! I'm glad you like it!


Kinja'd!!! 911e46z06 > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
02/18/2014 at 13:30

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Interesting. Guess I just assumed from looking at a zillion listings without ever seeing a manual.


Kinja'd!!! Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > 911e46z06
02/18/2014 at 14:06

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Yeah, I converted mine. It's a lot of fun.


Kinja'd!!! Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
07/03/2014 at 07:11

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Mind if you can post some shots of the front, back, sides, and top, or any other details? It'll be a hit.


Kinja'd!!! Dsscats > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
07/14/2014 at 21:23

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I'm really sick of waiting for more.


Kinja'd!!! MachineReplica > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
07/28/2014 at 10:30

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WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO UPDATE YOUR SITE AGAIN??!! I've been fiending for more stuff to read on APiDA for weeks.


Kinja'd!!! Somethingwittyer likes noisy > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
08/10/2014 at 20:10

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Have you swapped a manual in it? A W58 was what a manual SC300 was equipped with, but some people have gone for the r154 / v160. Those are for higher power builds, and are expensive...


Kinja'd!!! Blu3RSX > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
08/12/2014 at 12:23

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Nice! Definitely a fan of the "art car" paint scheme. As the paint on my own RSX is fading on the hood and roof (along with 5-year-old damage to rear where some dude in a pick-up truck backed into where my gas cap is but never got it fixed because I was laid off and had to use the insurance to make a house payment). I'm inspired now ^_^


Kinja'd!!! jmannetje > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
08/12/2014 at 15:39

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I like it so far... but I have one question, when are you continuing?


Kinja'd!!! I'm in my mum's car, vroom vroom > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
08/17/2014 at 12:24

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Any new updates to your project cars? I don't mean to rush but it's been like forever since the SC's part 2 was published.


Kinja'd!!! Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > I'm in my mum's car, vroom vroom
08/17/2014 at 12:28

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I'll try and have them up shortly. :)


Kinja'd!!! VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
08/18/2014 at 20:08

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OMG OMG OMG I HAVE TO SEE HOW THIS ENDS YOU HAVE TO TELL ME.

Seriously, though, I need this.


Kinja'd!!! senn > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
08/19/2014 at 09:30

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you said that earlier....CHOP CHOP!


Kinja'd!!! Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > senn
08/19/2014 at 09:42

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SHORTLY DAMMIT :)


Kinja'd!!! whiskybuisiness > Milky
10/20/2014 at 10:05

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The car or the passenger?


Kinja'd!!! Milky > whiskybuisiness
10/20/2014 at 10:13

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Haha

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Kinja'd!!! xtremelyboredatwork > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
10/27/2014 at 01:38

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2 months later...stil waiting for part 2


Kinja'd!!! dagmose33 > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
11/11/2014 at 20:29

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that car makes me mad, bro.


Kinja'd!!! TheSmokingTire > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
11/12/2014 at 13:18

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we should make a film with that. fun story.


Kinja'd!!! FriscoFairlane > Milky
11/12/2014 at 13:35

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Slidin', swervin, all up in the curb-in.


Kinja'd!!! Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > TheSmokingTire
11/12/2014 at 15:23

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Without a doubt. I'll be in town for the LA auto show, if you're around we can talk then.


Kinja'd!!! Milky > FriscoFairlane
11/12/2014 at 15:50

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#LiveHardDriveHarder


Kinja'd!!! TheSmokingTire > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
11/12/2014 at 15:58

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I will be in LA from Tuesday morning on, and at the auto show on press days. shoot me an email matt@thesmokingtire.com


Kinja'd!!! Saracen > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
11/13/2014 at 14:41

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Love it


Kinja'd!!! Mochimaster > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
11/13/2014 at 22:12

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This looks like something that would end up at the Petersen Museum. I love it. I'll make sure to check your car out at the L.A Auto Show!


Kinja'd!!! Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > Mochimaster
11/13/2014 at 22:21

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I'll make it, but the car definitely won't. I'm going as a member of the pres to take pictures :)


Kinja'd!!! bluevagina > feather-throttle-not-hair
11/16/2014 at 21:50

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If this were a an Android or Windows OS problem it would definitely definitely go unnoticed.


Kinja'd!!! Yogurt > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
11/17/2014 at 16:59

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1JZ is a great engine, but is a 1GZ twice as good??? I'm finding out, project SC500 in process.

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Kinja'd!!! Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > Yogurt
11/17/2014 at 17:03

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Wow!


Kinja'd!!! Yogurt > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
11/17/2014 at 17:41

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Will have quad exhaust too, because yes!


Kinja'd!!! DetroitIron > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
11/23/2014 at 00:37

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What wheels are those? My '94 Sc400 is at 316k and still at or above factory compression across all 8. Time for a wheel upgrade. Love the paint job, lol


Kinja'd!!! Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > DetroitIron
11/23/2014 at 01:14

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The wheels are HP Evo, 18x8 front, 19x9.5 rear


Kinja'd!!! FourLions > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
11/23/2014 at 22:16

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Finish please.


Kinja'd!!! Vic788 > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
11/27/2014 at 12:10

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Drugs are bad people. Um-Kay..........


Kinja'd!!! Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
11/27/2014 at 17:14

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I had one of those. but mine was JDM YO! RHD Toyota Soarer. I loved that car. It had the perfect balance of comfort/performance/luxury.

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I'm considering getting another JDM car. Maybe a 2JZ Aristo this time.

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Kinja'd!!! whatisthatsound > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
11/27/2014 at 23:29

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Who did the paint? If you, then where did you learn to write at? I like a lot of what I see.


Kinja'd!!! Michael Prichinello > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
12/23/2014 at 11:03

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Nice Tav. I think you'd appreciate Classic Car Club's old Lincoln. Painted by our friend Insa ( www.insaland.com ). Hand done legs and high heels in flat and gloss black. Pink neons underneath and 220 spoke 2o inch wheels.

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Kinja'd!!! Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > Michael Prichinello
12/23/2014 at 11:03

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Mike, I'm down to check it out anytime you are!


Kinja'd!!! Michael Prichinello > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
12/23/2014 at 11:05

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Sadly, we sold it. It was super cool though. I forgot to mention we put glass pack exhaust in it too. Loud, shouty and all graphed up. The way to go. I'm glad to see you're keeping the legend alive.


Kinja'd!!! Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez > Michael Prichinello
12/23/2014 at 11:36

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No problem. If you don't mind, I can always stop by and see whatever other interesting models you guys may have :)


Kinja'd!!! Michael Prichinello > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
12/23/2014 at 11:49

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You and the "Greater Jalop Community" are always welcome to swing by CCC. We're always here.


Kinja'd!!! tsmit > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
01/07/2015 at 15:36

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Ever gonna update this? got a gs300 thats about in the same situation and would love to read more about your sc300. I got the tail light issue here >< lol, along with basically no title, though at least i got a key LOL.


Kinja'd!!! bimmerbenz1 > Milky
01/08/2015 at 00:28

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Clearly this dudes tire pressure was waaay off.


Kinja'd!!! Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
01/12/2015 at 14:09

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When are the updates coming for this article??

"Updates on Fridays (and earlier). Stay Tuned!"


Kinja'd!!! saabstory | fixes bikes, breaks cars > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
01/20/2015 at 23:44

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This is almost a year old and it's trending. 'Gratz!


Kinja'd!!! TheHondaBro > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
01/20/2015 at 23:47

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I spy an Apache attack helicopter.


Kinja'd!!! esteroberto > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
01/21/2015 at 19:12

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U MAD FOR ME RUINING MY CAR?


Kinja'd!!! Vic788 > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
01/24/2015 at 18:11

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Meth.


Kinja'd!!! nosleeptillbrokeback > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
02/27/2015 at 18:56

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Bro, how'd you get these sick gold rubber tires?


Kinja'd!!! Zeek Is A Geek > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
02/28/2015 at 02:43

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Seriously. Had my used 135i for three weeks. It's cruel to see it every day, unable to drive it due to the snow. Oh well, that's a pretty first world problem.

I agree with Milky—RWD with snows is awesome. Had a set for my E46. Just not ready to drop the coin quite yet.


Kinja'd!!! motorcarsofstuart > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
03/11/2015 at 12:06

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Cool design!

http://www.motorcarsofstuart.com/


Kinja'd!!! GoKart_MoZart > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
03/12/2015 at 11:04

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404 - Page not found. Sound the alarm.


Kinja'd!!! JuiceyM6 > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
03/12/2015 at 13:55

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gawtdam dude!! hahaha... thats pretty awesome... that thing w the turbo spooling and the blow off valve rippin down the road gonna scare the hell outta gma! at least its camo, jerzey cops shouldnt notice you at all!! haha


Kinja'd!!! RiceOwl > DetroitIron
03/15/2015 at 20:55

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How's your transmission holding up? I have a '95 with 150k, and my transmission's on it's last legs.


Kinja'd!!! DetroitIron > RiceOwl
03/18/2015 at 01:15

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Hi RiceOwl, actually right after I posted you, it stopped wanting to shift to 1st from 2nd at a stop light. If I manually shifted it was all fine. The rebuild is $3k 24,000 mile - 3 year warranty. Check out Jasper for example. For this car, the transmissions are slightly different every model year, which is why I went rebuild instead of swap. So with filter and fluid changes, the system lasted until 320k. No codes, solenoids good, just worn out bands the shop said.

I should mention I did the shim job on the valves myself. But the transmission was just too complex and not worthwhile as a DIY for me.

Also the leather and entire suspension has been replaced. I started doing pieces at a time around 150k. Fuel filter, transmission filter, drain+fill the differential- I did these things at 150k back in 2007.

Finally, the exhaust is stainless but the joints are not. They are done now, but I keep them patched up with gunk.

Why did I put $3k into a 20 year old car... let's see. The wife still loves it, so that's another lesson in itself I suppose. Good luck!


Kinja'd!!! extraspecialbitter > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
03/20/2015 at 16:55

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Deepest, too crazy, peepee knee-filled lever, never?


Kinja'd!!! RazorGP > esteroberto
03/25/2015 at 15:55

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That's not ruining. this is.

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Kinja'd!!! WedgeAntilles > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
07/05/2015 at 23:58

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It’s beautiful!

edit: I can’t say I dig the troll face, but other than that I love it. I have always regretted buying a 1997 Prelude over a 1997 SC300. They were the same price and the same color! Same miles! They sat next to each other at the dealer! Ugh. My Prelude is in pieces in my garage. I bet the Sc300 would still be on the road...


Kinja'd!!! Xyl0c41n3 > For Sweden
10/16/2015 at 17:07

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Hawt


Kinja'd!!! Silent Bob > Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez
04/05/2016 at 21:54

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That trollface ruins the look. And above that, it’s a awfully made stencil.