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6-15-2009
6-15-2009
Hey gang, thanks for the inquiries. I have been really busy with life, eg; lots of work, putting in 65 to 80 hours a week lately. Good thing is business is far better than last year. Secondly, I have been preparing for my MBA, so I am studying for the GMAT. Also, just living life....But that does not mean the car has stopped....Quite the contrary. Here is a list of the progress:
I installed the 4 speed gated shifter from the 2000 SC300 today. I had bought the shifter many months ago. It fits like a charm. I also bought the shifter linkage rod and new bols and bushings, and installed them all today. Shifts great, although I need to make a small adjustment to get 1st gear perfect. I still need to rewire the shifter to work properly.
The steering wheel is done, so is the airbag. I had the chrome logo done in gloss black. Here is a pic:
I am almost done with the installation of the sound insulation matting and foam from edead.
The plate for the double DIN AVIC Z2 DVD NAV is almost completed, and will be installed with the interior this week.
The custom headlights are almost completed. Here is a partial pic to show you the housing. I am staying true to my word and not showing the whole light until they are done and installed on the car. You can see that they look very little like the original SC lights anymore. They look very modernized, and they are being done in partial Black Carbon Fiber:
The whole engine and all the systems are buttoned up, the oiling system is done, the transmission is done, the fuel is done, the cooling system is done. I still need to refill the AC.
I need to complete some wiring, and complete the additional stereo mods.
I took the used 20" i forged wheels I bought and had the curb rash fixed on all 4 wheels. I test fit them and they looked great, perfect fitment too. I sent them out for polishing, and I need to decide which tires to run on, but I am leaning towards Falkens, they are very quiet, handle well, and are priced competitively.
More to come this week. Things should progress quickly now.