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rstreich

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  1. I just put a staggered wheel setup on my SC and want to ensure that my alignment is true, since rotating tires isn't an option any more. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good shop in the Minneapolis area?
  2. I just realized that I haven't seen a bit of discussion about the rear calipers on the LS400. Aren't they a two-pot caliper as well? If I upgrade the calipers (which I probably will), I'd really prefer to use the LS400 calipers--I like the lower weight compared to the Supra calipers--but it sure would be nice to have all of the aftermarket choices of the Supra.
  3. soarer_479: Hmmm, I never thought of powder-coating. The paint would likely just be an interim thing, something less ugly than the rust until I make up my mind about whether or not to upgrade calipers. Got any recommendations on brake pad brands? bean_8044: Thanks for the pointer. I thought I had seen such a thing before. I could probably live with the sound you describe, depending on the volume. I just want to avoid squealing. Has anyone made a four-point caliper swap? Did you change out the brake booster as well? Thanks for the help, robert
  4. I've got a '94 SC400 with 100K miles on it and I'm on the verge of receiving my new wheels (18" DTM Kreuz 10 two pieces) and I started looking for alternatives to dress up the nasty looking rotor hats that are now going to be all too visible. I've read through what seem to be all of the relevant threads in the forum, but wound up with more questions than answers and was hoping to for some opinions/assistance. I've got three options I'm considering, each with a set of questions: 1. Just clean and paint the hats with some high-temp paint. Well I guess I don't have any questions with this one. 2. Upgrade to some coated rotors. The top two on the list are the nickel plated rotors from Frozen Rotors or the cadmium plated PowerSlots. If I'm going to upgrade, I'm inclined to go with slotted, but I've read lots of stories about the slotted rotors chewing up OEM brake pads. Is this an experience any of you with slotted rotors have had? If you've upgraded pads as well, do you have any recommendations on pads? I'm just concerned about the noise associated with many of the higher performance pads. 3. If I'm considering #2 ($600), why not considering upgrading the calipers now as well. I was surprised to see how much lighter the LS400 and Supra calipers are compared to the SC400 calipers. I'm also going to have a lot more stickier tread on the ground (Michelin PS2s, 245 on the front and 265 on the rear), so I might actually get some additional stopping power out of a bigger caliper right? Even if I don't dropping eight pounds off the wheel (according to the FAQ) would be a good thing. However, I can't find any details on the Supra or LS400 upgrades--poor search terms perhaps. Is there a procedure posted somewhere along with the part numbers that I'd need for retrofitting the Supra or LS400 calipers on a '94 SC400? Anybody have any thoughts or preferences between the two choices or the value of the upgrade in general? I've never been very happy with the brakes on my SC. I just seem to have to press harder on the pedal than I think I should. I'm going to change out the brake fluid this week just to eliminate any issues with that. Brake pads, calipers, and rotors have all been inspected/replaced as necessary when I painted the rusty original calipers. Thanks for your help, robert
  5. I've got a '94 SC400 with the Nakamichi stereo. The left channel is mostly out with both CD and radio--only low muffled sound out of the left, but it does the level does increase and decrease with the volume control. There's also a lot of scratching when I adjust the volume. Anyone heard of a problem like this before? Know what it is? It reminds of the time the volume pot went out in my preamp at home. thanks, -r
  6. I have the exact problem you described: left channel has minimal output from tuner and CD (don't know about tape) and it crackles a bit when you adjust the volume. It sounds like you know what the problem is. Care to share it? thanks -r
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