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gatorsc300

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  1. Hey everyone, I am having some issues with my 1993 SC300. I was having issues for the last year off and on with it stalling and not re-starting. Often times I would be sitting at a light and I would watch the RPMs randomly fall to 0 and the car would shut off. The only way to keep it on was to keep hitting the gas, even at stops. After replacing the fuel filter and even fuel pump to no avail, my mechanic put a fuse to bypass the CPU for the gas system I believe. The fuse was under the driver's seat. It ran well for a couple weeks and I started to notice symptoms. Sometimes the RPM gauge wouldn't work, other times the speedometer. It would vibrate more than the normal broken motor mount vibration. Then yesterday a new symptom appeared. After driving if it sits for a while when I start the car it shudders and shake very badly. A large amount of smoke plumes from the exhaust pipes and I smell gas. After a few minutes it subsides. I am not sure if this relates to the fuel system being unable to communicate and there being excess gas or something. I am very concerned about even driving it as it seems dangerous. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  2. are there any engines produced in the last couple years that I could drop in there without too much trouble?
  3. My sc300 is nearing 200k and I was looking to do a swap for a newer and more fuel efficient engine. What can I put in that would be most fuel efficient? I know I can swap a 1jz or something but I value fuel efficiency over power. Thanks.
  4. Hello, I have searched and read through old posts about error codes and such. Unfortunately, I can't even find error codes because the unit itself will not turn on at all. That is, pressing the AUTO button yields absolutely no response. It is not a fuse issue. Do I need a new unit? Thanks.
  5. Hey all, I tried searching, and I could not find an old post I was looking for. I seem to remember a post about putting on an aftermarket shift knob that actually looked decent. However, this required relocation of the overdrive switch. Does anyone remember this post that can direct me? Please.
  6. Lookin' good :) Do you also get leather for the center console and arm rests?
  7. My cruise control has a problem! I was driving yesterday and tried to set cruise control for 40 and 50 mph and my cruise control would not set. Then, later that day, cruise control worked fine but after a few minutes just turned off. My car started slowing down, and the green "cruise" icon started flashing. Anyone ever had this problem? What's going on?
  8. Hello, I was recommended using an SEM product to paint the vinyl and plastic in my car because I want to make all the brown pieces black. However, I was sifting through old posts and found one that warned against painting vinyl. Will painting the plastic and vinyl in my car flake or chip?
  9. Hello all, Do you think installing something such as this : http://www.buy.com/prod/valet-712t-keyless...1/90148065.html would be a feasible job for me to handle? The reason I ask is that many shops around here want to charge 130 to install keyless entry for what appears to be a 40 dollar system ....Thanks!
  10. Hello, I would like to go for the black and tan contrast in my current tan interior. Everything that is currently that dark, ugly brown I would like to be black. Also, I need to do something about my carpet. My first questions pertain to the black trim. I have seen that people have painted that vinyl trim around the door, as well as pieces such as the top of the dash black. What type of paint is needed and will this paint hold up well? Also, I have seen that guys have created new trim around the radio as well. Due to my aftermarket head unit, the volume knob, for example, is no longer functional. Therefore, I would like to make a new trim...how would I go about doing this? Last question...I imagine it would be very difficult and more expensive to replace the carpet, so what do you all think about removing and dying the carpet light beige to try and remove the stains? Thanks!
  11. Haha, if you ain't a gator, you're gator bait! :whistles:
  12. Yeah, I guess I will just find something to fabricate new covers. Hopefully it will look pretty nice.
  13. Thanks. I just picked them up off ebay for 46 :)
  14. Has anybody had any problems with tears or unraveling in the cover of the front door speakers? Mine has a rip that was stitched by a previous owner and is unraveling again. I was wondering if there was a fix for this. I tried doing a search but had no idea what this part is even called. Thank you.
  15. Hello all, http://www.car-stuff.com/mmparts/lexus-sc4...runk_strut.html I found these, but was hoping to find them for cheaper. Any ideas? Thanks.
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