SC300/400 -- jzz30 thread

[hailandkill]

i'm kind of getting bored with 240's, having owned like 5 so far.

so i'm looking into getting one of these sc300's, i might trade my s13 for a manual 92.

anyone have any special things that i should look before? besides the obvious leaks/rust/noises/etc.

any experience/tips/input/flaming will be appreciated.

here's some pics to help the thread

http://fatlace.com/hellaflush/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/illsc.jpg

http://fatlace.com/hellaflush/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/hoebag3-570x380.jpg

http://fatlace.com/hellaflush/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/xzgh.jpg

http://fatlace.com/hellaflush/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/sarah2.jpg

[chiboy002]

really fuckn small, thats all
but owning 5 240's makes it less of a big deal lol

and on a side note, yeah risky d is nice and all but jesus christ wtf is it with every1 on zilvia hanging from their nuts -- OP you live in NJ, risky devil is in IL; i suggest you find a crew that reps NJ and support your people

[90hatchie]

i can tell u no ones gonna trade their ultra rare manual SC for a 240
:-(
<3 sc's

and how is he swinging from riskys nuts by posting 1 pic of one of their cars?

[RiversideS13]

It is old, heavy and small. If i were you, I would save up more money and get a IS300 w/ manual transmission.

[hailandkill]

risky devil has cool cars, who cares where they're from?

and i hate new jersey, fuck this place. =)

but seriously.

let's here some first hand problems and experiences.

[BoostSlideWayz]

It is old, heavy and small. If i were you, I would save up more money and get a IS300 w/ manual transmission.

im sure if hes looking for an sc300 he wouldnt want a 4 door.


but dude it might be hard to find an decent sc300 for an s13.. unless yours has some good money into it. but there motors run strong and the torque is nice. but yeah an manual would be hard to find. but you can find a 2jz-ge 5 speed for cheap.

[driftsilvias13]

love sc300s.

Just too heavy and I am almost done with my 240 finally so no point in starting another project.

Finding one with black interior is hard, dash lights go out on almost all of them, cracked leather, etc.

[HyperTek]

also check out the first gen GS300.. another good chassis with potential imo.

[hailandkill]

i'd absolutely love a gs300, if they came manual.

and apparently a manual swap in them is a huge pain.

what changes will i see going from a 2700lb s13 to a 3500lb sc?

[_jake]

i rode in a sc300 @ adams (local track)

the car felt like an oversized s13

[punxva]

i have a 92 5 speed, and some common problems are the cluster needles going dim or flickering, some gauges don't work from time to time, its usually the cluster itself, another problem they have are the climate control lighting goes out. Check out Club Lexus they are pretty legit...

old pic...

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c28/punxva/DSC_0001-2.jpg

now it's lowered on supra springs and shocks and has a custom cat back

[turboboost12004]

I had a 95 Sc300 black interior renissance red. i loved that thing.
Pros
Its very safe, doors are like very thick, the front end is strong, and it has rigidity.
Reliable, its a dam toyota motor for god sake.
very comfy
rides nice.
it had the cooldest ac.

Cons
parts for it are expensive
leather cracks easily
the door mechanisms fail often leaving you locked out if both of them fail
guage needles go out, but are easy to replace with leds
climate control backlight goes out
hard to find in manual transmission
power steering hoses leak and are preety pricey to fix

over all its a good car, but expect to spend a preety penny to fix it up...

[FaLKoN240]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/FaLKoN240/SC300/photo.jpg

Don't do it.

[punxva]

my buddies car...

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c28/punxva/DSC_0057.jpg

[simmode1]

I was looking into the Lexus SC's alot last year. I think I'd rather get the SC400 and do a 5spd swap on that. At least you'll have a leg up on all the other guys wanting to swap V8's into their cars... Seems like the 1UZ-FE doesn't get turbo'd much though. Supercharger + Nitrous might be the way to go.

[ayuaddict]

I like the way they look and i think the interior is soft.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OWxHGtNsXuI/S8BCh5jag-I/AAAAAAAABQY/AsV0q58LIcM/s1600/P4070009.JPG

[FaLKoN240]

Install some shocks and springs on that thing man!

[_jake]

these cars would look so much cooler without that stupid second round headlight

[OptionZero]

everyone has the same kit . . .

[lflkajfj12123]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OWxHGtNsXuI/S8BCh5jag-I/AAAAAAAABQY/AsV0q58LIcM/s1600/P4070009.JPG

[Campanelli]

Stock body the cars look boring as hell, done right like most posted they look awesome

[ayuaddict]

Install some shocks and springs on that thing man!

haha its not touching the ground!~

[hailandkill]

yes mr. akaishi your sc is awesomely low.

how much fun was the motor swap?

i'm guessing it's manual?

and falkon that looks really good

and i agree that the kits for these cars aren't too easy to distinguish between each manufacturer.

imho these cars need a wing to not make it look so "slopey"

[chiboy002]

and how is he swinging from riskys nuts by posting 1 pic of one of their cars?

sorry, i didn't mean him in particular.. it just so happened that i saw multiple r/d cars on here and his was the one that made me post it

yeah risky d has nice cars, they can hold their ground and really represent the local drifting communities rather than pro cars that have money for any expense. but still, its not like they are the only group that has some skill

[Tantwoforty]

we built a twin turbo 5speed sc400 back in the day.. it was pretty cool.. but they are heavy and lopy.. they are cool for a while.. doo eeet..

good luck finding a 300 5 speed i hope you find one

[lflkajfj12123]

If you don't do it like Yuta Akaishi, then you're doing it wrong.

[simmode1]

we built a twin turbo 5speed sc400 back in the day.. it was pretty cool.. but they are heavy and lopy.. they are cool for a while.. doo eeet..

Got pics or a link? Searching for info on twin turbo SC400's comes up pretty sparse...

These cars are heavy, but theres lots of sensible weight reduction mods you can do to get down to about 350Z weight or lighter...

[Forte EXE]

Just picked mine up about two weeks ago. 98, with black leather interior. Really wish they made the 98 sc300's in standard, but i can do that well down the road. Yeah the car is heavy, but it's so comfortable inside!

it's lowered on Tanabe Springs and KYB struts with supra TT wheels. Hate the wheels, but they'll do for now.

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/attachments/lexus-vehicles-classifieds/168393d1269308338-fs-1998-sc300-7895-im000097.jpg
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/attachments/lexus-vehicles-classifieds/168394d1269308338-fs-1998-sc300-7895-im000098.jpg

[Unknown007]

I say shave the extra round lights off.

[blitzkrgCT9A]

i have had two SC300s 5mt in the past. they are great cars

the only problem i had was the fuel pump ecu going out and the relay needed to be replaced. Otherwise, they were reliable cars.

[punxva]

I say shave the extra round lights off.

those are the high beams....

[SRS BZNS]

This is my Sc400. I am currently working on piecing together a w58 manual conversion on the v8

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/eghatchattack/cars/DSCF0295copy.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/eghatchattack/cars/DSCF0294.jpg


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/eghatchattack/cars/interiorcopy.jpg

They are good cars. Not many major problems with them. My biggest complaint is real quality suspension parts are super exspensive. $4500+ for Arms and such.

I'd trade my car for a nice s14 though. It'd be nice to have a car that had part out the wazoo for 1/3 the cost of SC parts

[udon!]

heres some pictures from my collection

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/jake_autry/P.jpg?t=1271782876
http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/jake_autry/P4.jpg?t=1271782897
http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/jake_autry/akajzz30.jpg?t=1271782920
http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/jake_autry/jzz30x2.jpg?t=1271782945
http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/jake_autry/p3.jpg?t=1271782973
http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/jake_autry/p5.jpg?t=1271783003
http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/jake_autry/p6.jpg?t=1271783023
http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/jake_autry/p7.jpg?t=1271783051
http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/jake_autry/p8.jpg?t=1271783078
http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/jake_autry/pegasusjzz30.jpg?t=1271783101
http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/jake_autry/justlyrunjzz30.jpg?t=1271783131

[Brian]

udon - you are a cool dude with good style.

posi rep

[dtfdanyo]

would'nt mind daily driving an na-t sc :D

[hailandkill]

well i found a dude willing to trade me his 92 manual, 200k mile sc300.

says it runs fine, but 200k miles?

i wouldn't mind doing a swap but i want the damn thing to last at least 6 months

[ZX88]

200k is nothing these motors.

[SRS BZNS]

yup. V8 or inline six 200K is only half its life

[!Zar!]

Land yachts.

[VROOOM]

i had one, it was a great car. had 175k on it when i sold it and it still ran good.

[exitspeed]

I do like these cars. They may be heavy, but got damn they are sexy. About 10 years ago I seen a dude with one at the drag strip running like 10's. His plate's said MYDAILY. At the end of the day he put his stock alloys and tires on a drove home.

[8Nismo9]

i have one,doing a clutch job right now.thinking of trading it for a 240 though,something about 240s makes me want to go back haha

[Flicktitty]

Car's are fucking awesome.

My girlfriend got one in sept. 09 to replace her 160K mile 91 Hatch as a daily driver. so naturally i have been driving her sc alot since then. Ever since that i have loved these cars always liked them but man, for having 198K miles on it as of today i can't believe how smooth the car is (still on stock suspension) the previous owner of her car has alot of the documents on the car showing it was 50,385 new in 1996. Her car is White/tan auto SC300. the car is pretty "slow" in stock form but they respond very well with mods. the weight is what hurts the performance but makes the car that much nicer. i would love to get a SC300 with a GTE swap and coils/wheels and just drive the wheels off it.

Common issues -
window motors go out pretty often.
Starter's are a PAIN IN THE ASS to replace on a SC400
the serp. belt tensioner on the SC300's go out around 200K miles.
they get pretty poor mileage (20-23mpg) is normal for her driving like a normal person) plus they run on 93 octane.
the hvac lights go out, the radio lights go out as well asthe cluster lights and the gauge needles. uhm the trunk shocks also go out on pretty much EVERY SC out there.

good luck finding an original 5spd SC300 as they only made 3,500?

very nice cars though it would be hard to part with it for another S13.

[Tantwoforty]

Got pics or a link? Searching for info on twin turbo SC400's comes up pretty sparse...

These cars are heavy, but theres lots of sensible weight reduction mods you can do to get down to about 350Z weight or lighter...
ill try to dig up some pics, it was wayy back in the day during the time when it was hella cool to be ricy..

ugh:squintd:

[Flicktitty]

I do like these cars. They may be heavy, but got damn they are sexy. About 10 years ago I seen a dude with one at the drag strip running like 10's. His plate's said MYDAILY. At the end of the day he put his stock alloys and tires on a drove home.
Was it a white one? That was most likely Chris (one of the owners of sound performance)
YouTube - Sound Performance SC300 goes [email protected] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3yvMcw38v4)

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/flicktitty/2j4rm1y.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/flicktitty/3733276749_9aa158828b_b.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/flicktitty/4467143267_2a52ddf567_b.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/flicktitty/4qn1jc.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/flicktitty/WhiteSoarer.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/flicktitty/DSCF1340.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/flicktitty/IMG_1804.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/flicktitty/IMG_2766.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/flicktitty/IMG_8741I.jpg

[exitspeed]

Was it a white one? That was most likely Chris (one of the owners of sound performance)
YouTube - Sound Performance SC300 goes [email protected] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3yvMcw38v4)


Might have been. It was a long time ago. Does that dude have vanity plates that say something to that extent? I don't remember what it said exactly but it said something about being a daily IIRC.

[OBEEWON]

SC's the next S14??

Found mine OEM 5-spd 54k miles. I got lucky.

Don't do it. You will regret.

Club Lexus is pretty lame. I get flamed for having wheels that fit and having my car too low.

[!Zar!]

I have one. It is an original 5spd. The control arm bushings are shot (common), same with the gauge needles.

Stupid toyota decided to make the needles the bulb, so you can't just toss new bulbs in and bet on your way.

There is a dude who does needles and wants like $100. You could get the JDM Soarer digital cluster, and it wil works except the fuel level won't work since the jdm cars use a different method to measure fuel compared to ours.

A bunch of parts cross over from the Supra, so you can get the same parts for a lot less since there isn't any luxury bullshit markup.

[SRS BZNS]

SC's the next S14??

Found mine OEM 5-spd 54k miles. I got lucky.

Don't do it. You will regret.

Club Lexus is pretty lame. I get flamed for having wheels that fit and having my car too low.


Thats just cause you havent been on there long enough.

After 5 years or so they accept you. I never get flamed there

[simmode1]

Thats just cause you havent been on there long enough.

After 5 years or so they accept you. I never get flamed there

I got a clublexus account to research SC's after I read about this baby in Modified:
http://image.modified.com/f/30473283/modp_0904_02_o+1992_lexus_sc300+side_view.jpg

I never got flamed on ClubLexus. Just don't go over there acting like an ass. Zilvia is waaaay rougher...:cry:

[OBEEWON]

Thats just cause you havent been on there long enough.

After 5 years or so they accept you. I never get flamed there

It's less about acceptance and more about being scared of things that are different.

They see stretched tires and camber and they start having hot flashes.

1. Most of the threads are stupid.

2 .You can find about 0 tech on there. I go to the Aussie Soarer forums more.

3. Everyones car looks the same.

That ILL risky dude has been on there forever and they flame the hell out of him for his wing, kit, and drifting.

The ones that are cool are former 240 owners lol. Go figure.

[simmode1]

It's less about acceptance and more about being scared of things that are different.

They see stretched tires and camber and they start having hot flashes.

1. Most of the threads are stupid.

2 .You can find about 0 tech on there. I go to the Aussie Soarer forums more.

3. Everyones car looks the same.

That ILL risky dude has been on there forever and they flame the hell out of him.

The ones that are cool are former 240 owners lol. Go figure.

Lol... Yeah... they're alot like Z32 owners. Unless you're this guy, they do kinda look at you sideways:
http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/scweet1/P9045820-1.jpg

[OBEEWON]

Yeah, there are on that mans b0lls and he doesn't even own the car anymore.

Z owners are super straight laced too. Take thier cars way serious.

[!Zar!]

I post on CL on occasion.

You can't really get flamed if you have a good argument.

A lot of dumb people on there though; much like any forum.

[ineedone]

Yeah, there are on that mans b0lls and he doesn't even own the car anymore.

Z owners are super straight laced too. Take thier cars way serious.

Ill take both Z owners, and the douchey CL people, and raise you Rx7club... jesus christ...

CL is a terrible forum for info, 90% of them are douchey IS guys (sorry if anyone here is a douchey IS guy). You are right though, the chill guys on the forum are mainly ex 240 guys.

[exitspeed]

More proof that Zilvia is where it's at. I've said it for years that Zilvia has one is the best communities on the net.

[!Zar!]

If you all think Club Lexus is bad, My.is is multitudes worse.

[ineedone]

If you all think Club Lexus is bad, My.is is multitudes worse.

i mean honestly how many cool people own an IS??? I cant think of any...:rl:


haha j\k:angel:

[hailandkill]

ya i just registered for clublexus and i've just been poking around the pic threads and shit

i'm gonna check the car out on thursday morning.

here some more pixxx

http://carview-img02.bmcdn.jp/minkara/usercar/000/000/613/829/613829/p1.jpg

singe exhausts are the shit on sc's

http://carview-img02.bmcdn.jp/minkara/usercar/000/000/619/736/619736/p1.jpg

http://carview-img04.bmcdn.jp/carlife/images/usercar/138185/p1.jpg

anyone got pics of one slammed on 17x9's?

i'm most likely keeping my wheels if the trade goes through, and most have 18's or 19's

[ineedone]

anyone got pics of one slammed on 17x9's?

i'm most likely keeping my wheels if the trade goes through, and most have 18's or 19's

17s look ridiculous on SC... as in bad... 18s at least, you can get away with ridiculous sized wheels with SC's. Super VIP status...

[Cheesy Doriftos]

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/tntisdabomb/P1.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h206/Iazystan/p1.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/tntisdabomb/5e834a5a.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/tntisdabomb/ph_2007_rd06_no054b.jpg

[hailandkill]

ya i figured that.. bah

edit: fuck all these pics are gonna make me spend a lotta money on it

<3

[Forte EXE]

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg80/DFTFC/477690503uMHnyr_fs.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg80/DFTFC/IMG_2057.jpg
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http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg80/DFTFC/IMG_8909r.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg80/DFTFC/sc3002.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg80/DFTFC/sc300rear.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg80/DFTFC/soarer_drift.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg80/DFTFC/sc300brown.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg80/DFTFC/DSCF6487.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg80/DFTFC/DSCF6483.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg80/DFTFC/IMG_0571.jpg

[HyperTek]

Ill take both Z owners, and the douchey CL people, and raise you Rx7club... jesus christ...



lmao :keke:
ironically alot of them look down on zilvia because of the kids running around with drift missiles as daily drivers makes them stereotype that all 240 owners are like that.

Consider this, I got tired of getting shit on my 240 when they became popular, be it worrying about theft, the now cocky attitudes of some people who take cars way too seriously, or just getting in trouble with the law etc, so got something that wasnt as popular, fc rx7 was cool for me.

It may be a nice change of pace, driving more often without worrying about if some kid is gonna try to steal it or follow you home and plan to take it. Since its a lexus, alot less cock attention and more female play :snoop:

But, like others have said, a much smaller aftermarket and community may get borring at times, esp when you want to try something that isnt well documented or no one having done it before.

[hailandkill]

^^ lol thanks.

ya i do get a lotta attention in the s13, mostly cock, rarely female.

right now i don't have many worries just not sure if i'm done with 240's yet, particularly the one i have now, which is pretty clean and cool i guess.

maybe i'll drive the sc300 and fall in love, who knows.

and ya jeez small aftermarket, coils are the same as far as prices go.

i've been having trouble finding some front camber arms.

what are some popular websites for parts?

[FaLKoN240]

^^ lol thanks.

ya i do get a lotta attention in the s13, mostly cock, rarely female.

right now i don't have many worries just not sure if i'm done with 240's yet, particularly the one i have now, which is pretty clean and cool i guess.

maybe i'll drive the sc300 and fall in love, who knows.

and ya jeez small aftermarket, coils are the same as far as prices go.

i've been having trouble finding some front camber arms.

what are some popular websites for parts?

You won't really need front camber arms.

But I'll let you know what my max posi is after I raise the front of my car a little.

[udon!]

one with the full "package"

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/jake_autry/p54.jpg?t=1271813847



this car would be SO cool it the sticker thing was different

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/jake_autry/p53.jpg?t=1271813906

[sc300_808]

i sold my 5 speed sc and converted to my current s14 about a month ago
some pics
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/127/l_ab5311ddb81741e1a4f192faa3753a12.jpg
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/142/l_e0d72a246f554d07973002cbb872cde2.jpg
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=72372778&albumID=2798748&imageID=55472425
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/146/l_68204d1823974a078d4926c24f7da5b9.jpg

[ayuaddict]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h206/Iazystan/p1.jpg

digging this. super.

[flip3d]

ughhh. I've always wanted one. Closest to a Supra I'll ever come :P

[simmode1]

ughhh. I've always wanted one. Closest to a Supra I'll ever come :P

Exactly. I've always thought of the SC as a luxury Supra without the FnF tax. I'd still rather get the SC400 and uncork that V8! Imagine not having to go through an engine swap to make this sound:
7rWbGf2RIUM

[hailandkill]

BeSo9sYfpLg

i think that sounds and looks better.

[lflkajfj12123]

that dude just did a one wheel burnout in his driveway lol...

[!Zar!]

Wonder if his engine was warm or not.

[Bubbles]

This.





http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg80/DFTFC/DSCF6483.jpg





that dude just did a one wheel burnout in his driveway lol...


I know, the scene is so much classier than the 240 scene. More luxo, more chicks, less tards who do burnouts in their dri...............wait.

[hailandkill]

haha

ya most likely a former 240 owner.

it does sound good tho, and it def wasn't warmed up cause it was idling all high

[!Zar!]

Lexus owners are like the lower end honda owners, just with more money in the bank.

[OBEEWON]

There is a lower end of Honda?

SC's came with no LSD. Alot of these guys lower thier car and crank out 400-500whp on open diffs.:mepoke::tinhat:

[!Zar!]

I have a welded in my SC.

Lower end honda owners as in the idiots.

Not all Honda owners are dumb.

[lflkajfj12123]

Sounds like a bunch of winners....
























weiners?

[franklin93zx]

mmmmm weiners......

[SRS BZNS]

2 years ago the SC drivers were like 4 drifters and a ton of make as much ower as possible and go fast in a staight line people.

Now there are less of those dudes and more 50% autocoutre and super exspensive wheels or your car is trash and 50% dumb assed kids buying salvage cars and crashing them into ditches trying to be D1 grandprix champion

[FaLKoN240]

Who jacked your account? I read your blog and you never have updates with as much mouth diarrhea as that post.

[SRS BZNS]

lol. I'm on my GFs laptop. Its a POS without lite up keys so typing in the dark is a pain in the butt

[ONYX S-13]

Yet another nice car toyota killed/ruined. I would much rather have an older SC then the last gen.

[FaLKoN240]

Yet another nice car toyota killed/ruined. I would much rather have an older SC then the last gen.

I thought you were talking about the cars that people are modifying now.

An OEM purist.

Yeah, another car down the drain. They can always redo it though. It's never too late!

[ONYX S-13]

I think the toyota just got cocky with the last Gen. Here's what Wiki said regarding the car.

At its launch, the SC 430 was marketed as the "jewel of Lexus", and as the marque's first convertible, was intended as a more ostentatious addition to the Lexus lineup.[9] Initial base price in the U.S. was $63,825

Lexus showcased its new sports convertible, the SC 430, at the Paris Motor Show in 2000, and the car entered production in March of the following year. Power was provided by a 4.3 L 3UZ-FE V8 engine with variable valve timing (VVT-i) mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. This engine was the same model as that found in the UCF30 Lexus LS. The SC 430's V8 could produce 288 hp (214.76 kW) and 430 N·m (317 lb·ft) of torque, allowing the coupe to go from 0-60 in 6.2 seconds.[8]

Third generation (20??-)

According to an article posted by USA automobile magazine Car and Driver, Lexus is working on a "clean sheet" replacement for the SC and the convertible theme will be retained with a soft top instead of the hard top setup currently being used.[22]

In July 2008, Edmunds InsideLine had reported that Lexus had cancelled the next generation SC due to slowing sales.[23] In response, a company spokesman did not confirm or deny the rumors, but called the report in the possible replacement with the introduction of the Lexus LF as "unfounded speculation."[24] Lexus subsequently announced the production of the SC 430 model for 2009,[25] and in 2010..

This "Jewel" was more like a cubic zirconium. For that price there are so many more cars that deliver so much more. Even the cheaper cars can deliver a lot more than that. Shame.

I want to get a first gen IS300 5spd instead of an SC (I have two kids) but I don't want to get let down and then be stuck with an overpriced turd. I've driven SC's and have loved them. I've driven IS's too but have not gotten the same feel. Neither was spirited driving or on the track.

Does anyone know if IS's are easy to work on with reasonable maintenance cost's (for a D.I.Y'er)?

[dtfdanyo]

thinking about picking up a local dude's sc400. :D

[tricky_ab]

Ill take both Z owners, and the douchey CL people, and raise you Rx7club... jesus christ...



HAHA RX7 Club is a bunch of guys who bought RX7's during their midlife crisis, and are trying to keep the value of them up so that they can sleep better at night. I laugh all day whenever I see RHD topics...

one with the full "package"

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/jake_autry/p54.jpg?t=1271813847




Mmmmmmm BN aero :drool:

[SRS BZNS]

The IS's are super easy to work on. Their like a larger honda civic lol. Lots of enigines swap into those little cars with OEM parts.

As For the SC430 I think they are the same damn thing as the SC300/400 just better in so many ways. Sure they are exspensive but so was the SC400 that car was a mid $50k car brand new with all the options. The SC430 has an amazing motor that sounds awesome and makes tons of power with just bolt ons. The interior on them is top notch if you have ever seen a black or drak green one with saddle leather. OMG. Their biggest down fall is their factory wheels are ugly as fuck and detract from the car and like the 92-96 SC300/400 they stock bodies are pretty ugly. The car has amazing body lines but in stock form its just so smooth and plain that people never see the potential.

I definitely plan on swooping one as soon as price drops to around $20k
http://www.japanesesportcars.com/galleries/data/media/155/lexus-sc-430-job-design.jpg

http://image.automotive.com/f/images/10002501+pheader/0411_sccp_01_z+2002_lexus_sc_430+front_view.jpg

http://www.brand-h.com/dbf/_img/1161615113-10.jpg

[OBEEWON]

You just changed my mind on those things.

[SRS BZNS]

yea I had the same thing happen to me lol

[OptionZero]

more pics of that thing man

[ONYX S-13]

I've only seen/heard one of these that I adored (still can't see myself driving one especially since auto was the only tranny option). I was on my way to work about 4 years ago and one roared by. The sound was pure ecstasy! Funny thing is that I was stuck in a grocery store and browsing through a car magazine (can't remember which one, I think it was Turbo) and the car that I saw on the freeway was featured in the mag.

Turned out the car was turboed and making a little over 500hp to the wheels. Ha ha. It was a nice dark purple color too.

The IS's are super easy to work on. Their like a larger honda civic lol. Lots of enigines swap into those little cars with OEM parts.

Nice! That's what I like to hear.

[Z33dori]

i love sc430s .... idk why ...
one of the few convertibles i would prolly own
http://cornerbalance.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/p211.jpg

[Flicktitty]

Sc430's are HUGLY underated i believe. with the right drop wheels and aero it's a whole new car.

the prices are really starting to get into a reachable price for me. as you can find them in the teens now. but i hate the way they look stock...so it would need wheels/aero/suspension right away.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/flicktitty/24105_10100362018249341_2037630_659.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/flicktitty/513027612_A6BJG-M-1.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/flicktitty/513029048_Quq4C-M-1.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/flicktitty/DSC02550.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/flicktitty/DSC_0230-1-1.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/flicktitty/DSC_0330-1.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/flicktitty/DSC_0396.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/flicktitty/myshot_495x335.jpg

[SRS BZNS]

Im trying to find a picture of this one white car on CL. Its what tipped the scales for me into liking SC430s.

Oh and the auto thing is not an exscuse anymore. manual swaps on these are jokes

[vvtisupra]

Lexus owners are like the lower end honda owners, just with more money in the bank.

nah some lexus owner low balled me on 1600 dollar SSR SP1 in good size and condition....oh wait so did half of zilvia

[SRS BZNS]

Yes Finally found it

http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/4683/DSC_0681.jpg
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb250/bluesi808/art02.jpg

[simmode1]

Oh and the auto thing is not an exscuse anymore. manual swaps on these are jokes

Plz excuse my ignorance, but could you explain this a little more? Are you saying manual tranny swaps are so easy its a joke or it's stupid to swap because the auto tranny has become really good?

The IS's are super easy to work on. Their like a larger honda civic lol. Lots of enigines swap into those little cars with OEM parts

Yep. I'm not sure if you guys know who Brad Bedell is... but he's the guy the build that yellow supercharged V6 SW20 that won Sport Compact's USSC years ago. Anyways, he lives in my town and when he got tired to the MR2, he built this:
http://home.roadrunner.com/~bedellracing/v8swap/sxtrd.jpg

IS300 Sport Track with last gen 1UZ-FE w/ VVTI and a TRD blower. OMG. Here's the blog/build thread if anyone's interested:
BEDELLRACING.COM (http://www.bedellracing.com/v8swap/)

[SRS BZNS]

yeah I meant that the auto to manual conversion now a days is a joke. Tons of Adapter plates or custom bell housings out there to bolt up W58s, R154s and V160s. Some of the swaps require no fabbing at all and can be done by two dudes in like 5-8 hours

[Flicktitty]

ugh, i would LOVE a sc400 with a modded 1UZ (ITB,Cams,Headers,exhaust,standalone) ugh, but there goes my passion for the 2JZGTE.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm5k1ntJNBU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba8sT2BQ4uc

[S14_Kouki]

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g269/pandadrifter/IMG_0250.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g269/pandadrifter/camberSC3.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g269/pandadrifter/camberSC5.jpg

[simmode1]

yeah I meant that the auto to manual conversion now a days is a joke. Tons of Adapter plates or custom bell housings out there to bolt up W58s, R154s and V160s. Some of the swaps require no fabbing at all and can be done by two dudes in like 5-8 hours

Nice. Thanks for clarifying.

[hailandkill]

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g269/pandadrifter/IMG_0250.jpg



something about this car makes it super appealing even if its not superhellaflush



street cars ftw

[Tops*]

street cars ftw

You just answered your own question, lol. It's because it looks like a car that's actually driven without the shoe shine and all, not just a prom queen...the car has balls.

I'm actually thinking about getting one now too, lol.

I'm surprised no one's posted Ueno's old Soarer.
http://www.vertex-usa.com/clubvertex/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/ueno5.jpg

[!Zar!]

Personally, I dislike that cambersc. But that is MY opinion.

[driftsilvias13]

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g269/pandadrifter/camberSC5.jpg
I like his old car but is it me or does this just look off?

[!Zar!]

It looks off to me because the wheel size is too big for the body; yes that is possible.

Maybe if he had a rear bumper that was a little more aggressive, as well as lower that would help.

But to me as I've said before makes the car look like a frog/toad.
http://images.pictureshunt.com/pics/t/toad-8907.jpg

[icedsole]

yes i always thought that sc was at its best with the black equpis, but this thread makes me want a SC now!

so pretty much 5 speed on these cars is cake now? links?

[Bubbles]

This thread took a turn to Uglyville.

[HyperTek]

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g269/pandadrifter/IMG_0250.jpg

i like that, good height that is daily driver friendly.. all the other neg camber slammed ones here like that scweet1 , your gonna be buying tires every 3 months, which is really no fun despite being the zilvia craze.

[ONYX S-13]

Yes Finally found it

http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/4683/DSC_0681.jpg
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb250/bluesi808/art02.jpg

Now that kit is how the body should have came from the factory. Wow!That tops the list of the best looking SC430 I've ever seen.

[ill roller]

Late to the party as usual with zilvia threads... But yeah, these things are cheap, cheap to make good power, and oddly reliable... I have a shitty xs power turbo kit and beat the shit out of mine all the time with about 300whp and it runs great. For the most part everything has been said, the stock seats sit super high, all the lights on the dash go out, the bushings fall apart, and the trunk shocks go out. Unlike what other people said, manuals seem to be pretty common around here, and I've found that mine has been really cheap to mod, but I've never had an s chassis to compare to.

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z291/ajgillett/Random%20meets/_MG_2033resized2.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z291/ajgillett/jzz30/_MG_1564resized.jpg

If you all think Club Lexus is bad, My.is is multitudes worse.

This.

[IIIXziuR]

JZZ30 is so cool. That ill roller red one with GT wing is super neat.

I kind of like the SC convertible but I feel like in order to own one I would need a
blue tooth headset / old man / polo shirt tucked into Levi blue jeans with slip on loafers (no socks)

[lflkajfj12123]

OH, welcome to the party AJ.

[hailandkill]

i didn't even know convertibles existed.

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/attachments/sc-400-300/68306d1119244292-red-sc400-convertible-seen-on-beltparkway-brooklyn-convertable-20scs.jpg

actually the covertible jzz30's are sc500's. some 3rd party company did the conversion and they come with s/c 1uz's

heres some cool pix

http://www.driftingstreet.com/images/toyota-soarer.jpg

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Mike%20Garrett/BH_Style_S14/IMG_1522.jpg

http://motormavens.com/emAlbum/albums/Antonio%20Alvendia/Events/ZT%20just%20Drift%20All%20Star%20Bash%202009/July%2025/IMG_2786_jzz30_sc300_asb_copy.jpg

http://www.fnatz.com/1jz2jz/shougojzz30/shougojzz30_fview.jpg

[IIIXziuR]

WHOA!! jzz30 convertible is cool looking.

[franklin93zx]

one with the full "package"


this car would be SO cool it the sticker thing was different

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy155/jake_autry/p53.jpg?t=1271813906
God this car is fucking sick

[!Zar!]

Mandatory that every SC300 runs look-a-like aero.

True story.

[ayuaddict]

yeah I meant that the auto to manual conversion now a days is a joke. Tons of Adapter plates or custom bell housings out there to bolt up W58s, R154s and V160s. Some of the swaps require no fabbing at all and can be done by two dudes in like 5-8 hours

you know what else can be done by two dudes in like 5-8 hours?

[ill roller]

OH, welcome to the party AJ.

Bonjour

Mandatory that every SC300 runs look-a-like aero.

True story.

All the aero looks the same... I got origin because it looks the most different, but it still looks the same just without the foglight cutout.

[simmode1]

you know what else can be done by two dudes in like 5-8 hours?

I'm hoping this won't be a ghey joke, but... What else?

[hailandkill]

he clearly meant an sr20 motorswap










or create babies

[VNguyen]

came from an S14. My impressions after switching over, car is drastically underpowered for its weight, bushings are first things to be replaced, dash lights always go out, doors are heavy as sh!t, plenty of aftermarket support, i'd say modding this car is about the same as an S14, GTE motors easy to swap, NA-T platform is easily done, the front end is a lot longer than the S chassis so i scrape a lot more, and i get pulled over way less than i did in my S14.

This is my 2nd SC300 and although i miss the S14 i don't think i'd ever switch back.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/bodiesenmotion/IMG_8586I.jpg

[IIIXziuR]

^ ^ so basically big thumbs up from switching from S14 to SC then ?

hrrrmmmm

[icedsole]

damn now i want a SC, what do i doooo :(

[lflkajfj12123]

^ you shut up and go paint your body kit

[icedsole]

hey hey hey now

[!Zar!]

The SC has tons of bushings for the suspension linkages for that oh so desirable luxury feel. All is cool, until time starts taking effect and those bushings start to dry out and deteriorate.

When that happens, you are left with a floppy ultra boat of a car.

S-chassis do not have this problem as bad, so the steering will feel tighter.

On an Sc is is almost a must to change the bushings out. And the needles do not use bulbs, so you will need to buy new needles which are about $100 for a full set that one dude on the forums is doing. The HVAC will start to go out as well. Then the door linkages need to be redone.

Pretty much, Sc's need to first be made stock and reliable more so than a S-chassis. As for parts, try to buy everything Supra that will fit, that way you aren't stuck paying Lexus bullshit markup.

So for people wanting to get an sc3/400, if you can't afford to keep your S-chassis running in at least oem shape, please don't try and move onto something which needs a little bit more care.

[ayuaddict]

I'm hoping this won't be a ghey joke, but... What else?

ghey joke.

[hailandkill]

So for people wanting to get an sc3/400, if you can't afford to keep your S-chassis running in at least oem shape, please don't try and move onto something which needs a little bit more care.

/thread right there


now let's see more pics

[SRS BZNS]

ghey joke.

haha thats why I didnt answer

[jserman]

I have always loved the sc430....now that I know a manual swap is somewhat easy i might have to save up some pennies...

I have been thinking bout getting into an SC400 but who know....bring on more pics...

[simmode1]

or create babies

Two dudes can create babies within 5-8 hours?! WTF:ughd:

[SRS BZNS]

as soon as i get the manual swap out of the way and get myself another Audi or subaru for daily and winter driving I'm going to start piecing together a stock big power motor swap.

3UR-FE 5.7L v8 347hp 401 ftlb tq can also get the 3ur-FBE which is factory E85 model. With the right gearing this thing would be a monster and reliable as fuck cause its a bone stock truck motor

[hailandkill]

crazy.

hows the manual swap going?

[SRS BZNS]

I think I have figured out how to get around the ECU throwing codes.

I'm having a lot of trouble finding a fairly priced w58. Keep finding them in complete swap sets for Sc300 but don't have the money to buy the entire thing and be stuck with a whole bunch of shit I don't need.

Clutch pedals are impossible to find used as well

[Flicktitty]

as soon as i get the manual swap out of the way and get myself another Audi or subaru for daily and winter driving I'm going to start piecing together a stock big power motor swap.

3UR-FE 5.7L v8 347hp 401 ftlb tq can also get the 3ur-FBE which is factory E85 model. With the right gearing this thing would be a monster and reliable as fuck cause its a bone stock truck motor
HELL YES!

my mom has a 08 Toyota Sequoia with the 3UR-FE in it. that thing is a MONSTER in that 7,300lbs suv. and i've seen those tested anywhere from a high 14 to low 13. take about 4,000lbs off that and you have a SC3/4 and from what i've read it seems that the 3UR-FE is all aluminum. oh man i wish i had the kind of money and time to do such a thing.

[SRS BZNS]

Anyone out there running a welded diff in their SC?

[!Zar!]

I have a welded in mine. As does Falkon240.

[SRS BZNS]

Would you say do this for free or just save up and buy a real diff. I'm on the fence. Got offered to weld mine for free today.

[!Zar!]

It will show how shitty all of your bushings are more prevalently.

I haven't had a chance to buy/modify the PBM subframe and diff bushings. That would help cut back on the shifty rear end feel that I have. Then all it would leave me to change is the LCA bushings.

But even a 2 way would give the same feeling since there is more resistance.

Might as well do it.

[dpak]

i helped find my friend a sc on craigslist recently
it was black interior, black paint, AND original five speed!!
and he didn't get it... :smash:

[icedsole]

^ total noob obvi.. defriend him

[MrFairlady]

wow...can't believe I just found this thread.

Got my 93 SC400 (238,000 MILES RUNNING GREAT) back in december.Been working on it since
Pulled the V8 in place for Soarer 1JZ w/ R154 just dropped in and 5 speed converted - easy.
D/M 57 trim Single w/ 15psi w/gate
JDM Aristo 440cc's
SAFC
D/M fuel harlines w/ Aeromotive FPR
New Supra TT LCA's and Engine mounts
Rack Bushings
Rockin K-Sports and Vertex Kit (like everyone)
Converted to blk interior + wingless
18x9.5 + 18x10.5 +15 enkie RPF's
Custom gauge cluster (to rid myself of the Needle Doom) w/ Fuel,Wideband,tach,oil press,water temp & boost & even Blinkers - in the stock cluster housing etc.

Pics soon - Finally got it running yesterday!!! Whoo hoo!

[singlecamslam]

i hate the interiors on them, other than that its cool.

[axiomatik]

SC's have always looked like the down syndrome version of s-chassis to me. never cared for the pillowy styling.

[MrFairlady]

They honestly don't look that good in stock form. They Need 70mm spacers OEM from the factory - Hoovercraft!
Needs aero and really the only Aero is vertex and of course everyone- even the Widebody ridge kit is Meh to me.
BN Sports can look good though too.

[ayuaddict]

I want BN so hard!

http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/0605101128-00.jpg

[UG180sx]

I want BN so hard!

http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/0605101128-00.jpg

what size are those rear wheels???

[jake breyck]

yeah I meant that the auto to manual conversion now a days is a joke. Tons of Adapter plates or custom bell housings out there to bolt up W58s, R154s and V160s. Some of the swaps require no fabbing at all and can be done by two dudes in like 5-8 hours


Heres a no fab reqired kit, Quantum Auto (http://www.quantum-auto.com/) I can install this kit by my self in 4 hours. but ive done a bunch of them. Soon ill have a UR series kit as well.

[SRS BZNS]

yeah thats the kit I have already started planning for. My biggest problem is I live in NY and I have a 97 SC400 so i have to figure out how to clear the CELs that will be thrown after auto is removed.

[ayuaddict]

what size are those rear wheels???

those were my friend's so i am unsure but the new wheels are 18x10 +7 18x11 -6

http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/P6150163.jpg

[Edgar]

Where has this thread been my whole life :)

[ruleofthez]

I had no idea brad built that freakin car that's cool as hell. I have always loved sc's there are a few problems you need to look out for which were mostly mentioned. The only thing I would add is sometimes you need to be careful because previous owners haven't always taken best care of those auto trans.

[!Zar!]

Auto sc300? We don't rock those broham.

We about taking the luxury out of the luxury car.

[Edgar]

I accidentally lost a bid on a 2000 w low miles not too long ago. Ive been looking like crazy for a manual and cant find one at a price I want to pay.

:( I dont know why I like these cars soo much now.

[ruleofthez]

I was dumb enough to pass on a 2000 black on black a while ago and have regretted it since so I know where you're coming from.

[Ktown_drifter]

This is my Sc400. I am currently working on piecing together a w58 manual conversion on the v8


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/eghatchattack/cars/interiorcopy.jpg

They are good cars. Not many major problems with them. My biggest complaint is real quality suspension parts are super exspensive. $4500+ for Arms and such.

I'd trade my car for a nice s14 though. It'd be nice to have a car that had part out the wazoo for 1/3 the cost of SC parts


where you get this harness bar for fella.. shit looks hot

[tricky_ab]

Auto sc300? We don't rock those broham.

We about taking the luxury out of the luxury car.

PERFECT way of thinking about it :wavey:

[Ktown_drifter]

hmm might as well add a pic of mine... sold my S13 baught this Toyota Soarer.. like 7G CDN so 300 usd lol.. Factory 5spd 1jzgte with a R154 tranny.. stage 3 bully clutch and 2way diff.. full exhaust tein coils NEEDS more lower i know and eihter better sides and rear or a full kit..

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t18/slide_junkie/Toyota%20Soarer/4698298416_4cd26e9774.jpg

[tricky_ab]

^^ God bless our 15 year JDM rule!

[simmode1]

Man, what a difference cutting out that crossbar from the front bumper makes! Looks MUCH better than stock. Its so simple, I wouldn't even feel the need to swap on the kouki front.

[Ktown_drifter]

Thanks... The opening is now filled with a FMIC and piping... new pics when i can......... I really really like the front end of my car, but I hate the Bomex sides and rear thecar came with along with the JDM red leather steering wheel .. But Im hoping in the next week to get a Black one w/ chrome spokes from Pink_Godzilla to clean up the looks.....

The Jzz30 is a great car tho it is very heavy.. Im noticing with the 225s Ive got stretched on the 10s up front it pushes corners hard so Ill be bumping up to a 235 40 and see if that helps

[driver11324]

This is my sc3, just finished it this week minus the wheels.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a259/Driver11324/IMG_0504-1.jpg
Original 5-speed with 120k on it. I didnt put those wheels on the car, im looking for new ones.

[MrFairlady]

Finally Some Snaps of my Money Pit.
Got the Rear Seats back Re-upholstered and Need to do my Front seat w/ the Left over Bride Fabric (pic's later)

93 SC400 - 1jz and R154,single conversion,etc etc all done In the damn garage.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/Mrfairlady/556707642_1972244927_0.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/Mrfairlady/556707468_1972244255_0.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/Mrfairlady/556706986_1972242445_0.jpg
Gold 97+ Side Mouldings on its 1st Test Drive
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/Mrfairlady/556707264_1972243475_0.jpg
Partially Done Full Interior Blk conversion - Pass seat is all thats left - Custom Cluster Out of Stock SC400 Cluster - Tach,wideband,Fuel Level,Oil press,Water Temp & Boost - All New Marshall Stepping gauges

Such a Headache I'm almost Done working on and ready to be done.Still Need paint Though - Super Toyota White
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/Mrfairlady/556707107_1972242883_0.jpg

[Bubbles]

sold my S13 baught this Toyota Soarer..


The cool S13 or did you have another one?

[UG180sx]

those were my friend's so i am unsure but the new wheels are 18x10 +7 18x11 -6

http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/P6150163.jpg

gotcha! those belong to a guy named corry'??

[Aroddalobster]

i guess i'll just post mine. nothing special at all, no swaps or anything.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4883717110_cbba48f0b6_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4887370822_b2828a0cfb_b.jpg
17s on a lexus, lol
http://lh5.ggpht.com/__rIDSYxpGjs/TF46ltdQ9RI/AAAAAAAABXs/0hXZUZAJyiY/s720/DSC_1324.JPG

[ayuaddict]

gotcha! those belong to a guy named corry'??

They sure did, I think all the wheels I've had on this car belonged to Corey at one time. haha.

those were my friend's so i am unsure but the new wheels are 18x10 +7 18x11 -6

http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/P6150163.jpg

This car is now for sale, Please shoot me a PM if interested for more details.

[TougeSC3]

I didn't know this thread was here. I think it needs a revival.

[kalypso123]

ok... coool

[Matador]

I lurk around here enough that Ill throw up my hooptie to keep the thread going.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n166/MatadorTheGreat/DSC00431.jpg

[charlie q]

I gave up on my Tacoma. So I bought a sc400 I've all ready got the supercharger kit for the m112 and cams. I'm going to do exhaust, coilovers and 5spd swap before I start putting stuff on the motor

[4DOOR_LIFE]

i guess i'll just post mine. nothing special at all, no swaps or anything.

17s on a lexus, lol



WOW, i really like your execution. simple yet tasteful mods. Is that brown suede in the interior? whatever it is it goes so well with the beige leather and brown exterior.

props man. Those pics alone make me want one. haha

what the hell happened to the "LIKE" button?

[Aroddalobster]

thanks, yeah it's brown suede. the previous owner gets all the credit for the paint and interior since he helped run an upholstery shop.
had more time to mod it in a way that suits me, and it's currently sitting like
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6124/6033300971_a1d14c62d2_z.jpg

[Flicktitty]

i guess i'll just post mine. nothing special at all, no swaps or anything.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4883717110_cbba48f0b6_b.jpg

17s on a lexus, lol

Did you paint this anthracite?

[towlie]

I'm like 90% set that my next car will be a jzz30

I found a 78k original 5speed!...for 8k :( stupid dealers

[Aroddalobster]

Did you paint this anthracite?
it's some kinda mercedes brown that I'm unsure as to the actual paint code/color of. The PO said it was rocky mountain metallic brown or something.

[reallygood101]

wat r the size and offsets of them rims your running, if you dont mind me asking

thanks, yeah it's brown suede. the previous owner gets all the credit for the paint and interior since he helped run an upholstery shop.
had more time to mod it in a way that suits me, and it's currently sitting like
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6124/6033300971_a1d14c62d2_z.jpg

[maplejesse]

http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/283583_1693156147592_1798447752_1095373_6811351_n. jpg
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http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/281652_1706457480117_1798447752_1110805_5726671_n. jpg
compadre's vehicle

[TougeSC3]

Something hard about this.

Sent from my HTC EVO 3D using Tapatalk

[Mikey McFly]

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268930_1656904001311_1798447752_1052545_404951_n.j pg

17's?

Here's my SC400 from when it used to be in Cali. Shipped out back to my pops in Florida back in 08'. I've been thinking about bringing it back lately. Kinda miss it.
Full Vertex aero, some 20x9/20x10 mesh wheels, Tein Comfort Sports, Daizen bushings, 2.5" straight pipes with magnaflow resonators/mufflers, higher stall torque converter, and TT Supra LSD.
Gotta get a new cluster and LED the center console since the lights are burning out.

Palomar
http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x451/Mikey_McFly/PB180761.jpg

Borrego
http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x451/Mikey_McFly/OFSC400.jpg

[maplejesse]

yes 17 all around
http://fatcatsquad.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/ce233f421.jpg

[Aroddalobster]

wat r the size and offsets of them rims your running, if you dont mind me asking
18x9.5 +12 up front 225/40 tires
18x10 +22 in the rear. 225/40 (Planning on stepping up to 235/40 or 245/40)
just to answer a few questions that may pop up,
yes, my rears are less aggressive than my fronts, but i'm also running about -1.5 in back and -4ish up front camber-wise. and yes, i'm one of those weird people that likes having less camber in back.

[implayaz9]

does any one know who makes camber kits for these cars?

[Aroddalobster]

Do you want to correct the camber, or add camber?

[!Zar!]

I believe battle version makes some stuff.

That SC above would look decent if he sold off those OEM wheels, that ruckus trailer, and bought a set of wheels that are nice.

[Aroddalobster]

bver doesn't make stuff that would correct camber, but yeah, alex does sell a good amount of other stuff. I have his rear toe and traction rods and solid rear subframe mounts. He also sells aluminum steering rack bushings, all good quality stuff, and doesn't really drive you broke.
i know titan/daizen (i think they both used the same isht, just re-branded) eccentric upper control arm bushings that increased adjustability, but I'm not too sure if they're on the market anymore. Your only other options are adjustable arms at this point, and those can run $$$ if you get the ikeya or eau rouge. a route i took was I got tc sportline rear upper control arms (not recommended) for a jza80, and had battle version shorten my stock rear lca's, which helped correct camber and pull the hub in a bit to fit more tire under the stock metal.

obviously, camber plates wouldn't work as all the struts are bolted into the lower control arms at all 4 corners

[turbo_dreams]

Sc's are awesome. As an I/S owner myself, must say most Lexus people I came across are way too conservative.

[mau5trap]

I want a SC soo bad. :(
can never find one to my liking.

[simmode1]

Recently, the SR powered Wexican M-Sports Atezza has made me forgot all about SC's for a while.

[simmode1]

Hey... Can y'all make your cars look like this plz?
http://noriyaro.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/noriyaro_hellaflush_fuji_speedway_004.jpg

http://noriyaro.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/noriyaro_hellaflush_fuji_speedway_005.jpg

http://noriyaro.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/noriyaro_hellaflush_fuji_speedway_006.jpg

http://noriyaro.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/noriyaro_hellaflush_fuji_speedway_007.jpg

Are those radiused fenders!?

[Forte EXE]

^No, just custom pulled widebody.

[Neteru]

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy293/neteru9/fenderson001.jpg

[icedsole]

someone who has a sick SC please trade for my car! thanks!

[Forte EXE]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6049/6349663898_a6eeb51fc1.jpg

[!Zar!]

someone who has a sick SC please trade for my car! thanks!

You'd regret it.

[fightinchunk]

u can probably tell... i love my sc's. don't get a manual one. the w58's are disposable once you go NA-T or above. get an auto, swap a v160 or r154 when u get the chance. r154 will fit with a jz bellhousing and the v160 just bolts up. there are two ways to go about things...

1. get a 92-97. big difference. nonvvti. the legendary, over engineering 2jzge block. already drilled for oil squirters. the internals are forged and incredibly strong. just NA-T and have fun. throw in a thicker headgasket and have even more fun. the limiting factors at this point is fuel and the distributor style ignition. even the shape of the distributor cap is limiting, but you can get a tundra cap that is a lower profile for larger turbos.

2. the route i plan on undertaking. 98 and up. comes with the vvti 2jz motor. internals are noticiably weaker, will need to be build if u wanna use this block. from this option, you can either
1. build stock bottom end
2. throw the older 2jzge non vvti block on there and good to go.
3. what i'm doing, 2jzgte swap, ls1 coils, aem standalone, single kit. fuel system. then comes rape time. like... those yoga pants had no chance kinda rape. srs shit

[fightinchunk]

there's so much detail that i've missed out on... if you have any questions let me know. but don't let anyone with a manual sc have you by the balls... they aren't that special.

if you do get one... please keep em nice.

[Aroddalobster]

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/310125_10100587036251501_6024986_57580427_20467245 80_n.jpg
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/387838_10100587040223541_6024986_57580495_20865074 30_n.jpg
I need to lower the rears a bit once I replace one of the rear tires that blew up. and then get a real rolling shot.

[TougeSC3]

u can probably tell... i love my sc's. don't get a manual one. the w58's are disposable once you go NA-T or above.

This is false. Yes the W58 may be weak, but not enough argument to not pick up a rare manual model. Just don't beat on it. 3rd gear is the weak link. Just take it easy.


get an auto, swap a v160 or r154 when u get the chance. r154 will fit with a jz bellhousing and the v160 just bolts up. there are two ways to go about things...

a V160/161 isn't just a bolt in affair. The tunnels on the older cars are actually narrower than the newer cars. 2 ways to solve this, beat the shit out of the tunnel, or cut and weld in the one from the MKIV. Lets not forget about the multitude of different combinations to use to find the right drive shaft.

1. get a 92-97. big difference. nonvvti. the legendary, over engineered 2jzge block. already drilled for oil squirters. the internals are forged and incredibly strong.

Nothing wrong at all with the VVTi motor. A littler harder to tune that's all. and as far as blocks go. The difference between the 2JZ-GE and 2JZ-GTE non-VVTi is that the pistons are different and the GTE had the oil squirters. Which strangely enough, a lot of the fully built motors actually scrap the oil squirters. Go figure.

just NA-T and have fun. throw in a thicker headgasket and have even more fun. the limiting factors at this point is fuel and the distributor style ignition. even the shape of the distributor cap is limiting, but you can get a tundra cap that is a lower profile for larger turbos.

Distributor, abeit being ugly as shit in the engine bay, is not a limiting factor. You can physically fit a turbo as big as a 76mm in the engine bay with it in place. Just as long as you don't use one of those shitty ebay manifolds.

2. the route i plan on undertaking. 98 and up. comes with the vvti 2jz motor. internals are noticiably weaker, will need to be build if u wanna use this block. from this option, you can either

Wrong. with proper tuning this long block will support 450 RWHP unopened

1. build stock bottom end
2. throw the older 2jzge non vvti block on there and good to go.
3. what i'm doing, 2jzgte swap, ls1 coils, aem standalone, single kit. fuel system. then comes rape time. like... those yoga pants had no chance kinda rape. srs shit

[icedsole]

You'd regret it.

not at all man! i especially want a kouki one :)

[SRS BZNS]

bumping this thread

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6138/5965528241_51e839758f_o.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6004/5966087512_2fff0ab97b_o.jpg

[sw20g]

Looking at copping a 94' black/black original 5spd with 17x,xxx on it 100% stock and 2 previous owners. Anything specific I should look out for? I already know the temp gauge needle needs replacing as well as the climate screen, but the car felt really solid overall esp. for the miles. I'm thinking about going for it for 4,500 even if I hate it I could most likely sell it for that.

http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu354/www_photobucket/21uSept3/1994%20LexusSC300/IMG_4549.jpg


also thought this one looked cool
http://www.tumblr.com/photo/1280/14043819293/1/tumblr_lw0otb5fkY1r1j291

[icedsole]

if its not kouki its not right

[!Zar!]

I like the chuki tail lights better.

Oh yeah, and I still don't miss my sc300.

[ayuaddict]

chuki tails for sure.

I liked the ebay jun yan ones, because of how cheap they are.

http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/P6160171.jpg

[g-magoo]

My piece.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5302/5656068675_7b0fa4bcb8_b.jpg

[Otto347]

Guy I sold my 4.8 to got it running. And running good!

RVBuo7nn_gE&feature

[g-magoo]

Saw that on CL today. Not a huge LSx fan but that shit is serious.

[Otto347]

Yeah, considering its a bone stock 4.8 (internal) with ARP rod bolts and it made over 500 on 12 psi. I am kicking myself in the ass for getting rid of it.

[4DOOR_LIFE]

http://carher0.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/p1soarerhthr.jpghttp://carher0.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/p1soarerhthr.jpg

[g-magoo]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6801319043_d2cc323c6a_b.jpg

[xBandiTx]

We be VIP Bitch!

[mau5trap]

how much do sc3's go for??? I know a guy that's trying to sell his but I don't know much about the value of the car.. he told me, he swapped in a lower mileage 2jzgte, converted it to manual, has basic bolts on (FMIC, exhaust, dump pipe, etc), $1k turbo (not sure which one), 18in wheels, body kit.

[lviv]

My 97 SC300 5spd

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n626/scweet3/My%20SCWEET1/IMG212.jpg

[TougeSC3]

Figured I'd post a pick of 'ol girl. I need to go get her some shoes. Dropped on PBM coilovers.
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/p480x480/406544_10150565343903883_560868882_9135732_9530440 13_n.jpg

[240drifter1]

EDIT: Dont post dumb shittt

[icedsole]

1EQmLAQa5zo

Anyone remember this vid? Haha I remember it from the day it got put on youtube and loved it for some reason

i hope you get banned for posting this

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

street drifting vids. <3


http://mkimg.carview.co.jp/minkara/blog/000/024/016/172/24016172/p1.jpg

http://cdn.mkimg.carview.co.jp/minkara/usercar/000/000/925/839/925839/p1.jpg?ct=e736214a04b5

[240drifter1]

I dont condone street drifting, or promote it. I just liked the vid.

[Heytheremr2]

isnt posting it promoting it?

[tac 1]

Just picked this one up from a member here, gte swap, r154 5 speed....
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn4/cca_zero/1d4886d9.jpg

[240drifter1]

I just picked up a 97' Sc300, gotta problem, when I turn my headlights on the car dies, other then that it runs good, any ideas?

[florante rea]

Very heavy car, added bonus having 2jz:)

[240drifter1]

These things are slow as piss with 2j's.

[implayaz9]

http://i48.tinypic.com/20iyrm0.jpg

[TougeSC3]

38533
38534
38535
38536
18x11 +6 front, 18x13 -1 rear. Will be posting more fitment tomorrow.

[Piggy]

Soo... Who wants to trade SC for GS300??

[SRS BZNS]

pics of GS300? I have been tossing around the idea of moving on from my SC