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Old 06-09-03, 11:39 AM
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New member here!

I've been reading this web site and the forum for more then a year. I was in the hunt for an 1997 SC300 5-speed ( it's like the search for the Holy Grail ). After almost 2 years I gave up.

I ended up buying a 2002 5-speed IS300 GGP instead. Great car! Looking forward to being a more active member of CL.
Old 06-09-03, 12:04 PM
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Welcome to Club Lexus! Great to have you!
Old 06-09-03, 06:32 PM
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welcome to the club
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welcome to the club man
Old 06-09-03, 09:37 PM
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welcome
Old 06-09-03, 10:44 PM
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You are right, it is very hard to find a SC300 5spd with mind condition. I am still looking (almost 2 years)
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actually there is a guy on the board who is sellin a Turbo SC300.. with a 6pd getrag swap all done...it is a hot car..oh yeah and he was in 2fast 2 Furious if that kinda stuff matters to ya.
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Originally posted by EmoDragRacer
actually there is a guy on the board who is sellin a Turbo SC300.. with a 6pd getrag swap all done...it is a hot car..oh yeah and he was in 2fast 2 Furious if that kinda stuff matters to ya.
Hey!

What kind of turbo you have in your IS300? I am looking for bone stock SC300 5SPD. Please let me know if you know anyone is selling. Thanks!
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Originally posted by TRDandJDM
Hey!

What kind of turbo you have in your IS300? I am looking for bone stock SC300 5SPD. Please let me know if you know anyone is selling. Thanks!
ahh the stock idea might be hard but why not take a look at the sc300 turbo 6spd...??? it is a good price and hot car
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B-Lexusfan,

Welcome to the club. I too was interested in an 1997 SC 300 5 speed, but.....I chose a 2002 blue/black 6-speed IS 300. I hope ClubLexus can help you with many, or possible all, your questions you might have with your IS 300.

Ethan
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Originally posted by Static911
B-Lexusfan,

Welcome to the club. I too was interested in an 1997 SC 300 5 speed, but.....I chose a 2002 blue/black 6-speed IS 300. I hope ClubLexus can help you with many, or possible all, your questions you might have with your IS 300.

Ethan
Static911,

6spd? did you swap it?
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hahaha, ethan, were you able to get to 3rd gear in the rsx-s? the is3 should be a bit easier to drive from my experience, but grinding gears is never a good idea

have fun driving stick shift, it's an awesome feeling!

and yes, your car should have 300 at the wheels easy
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dood I will still beat ya E.. wanna race?
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Originally posted by EmoDragRacer
dood I will still beat ya E.. wanna race?
well, not before he boost it up
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Originally posted by EmoDragRacer
dood I will still beat ya E.. wanna race?
Sure. I'm flying to Dallas to talk to Jarrett on upgrading it even further. We will see how that goes since my heart has always been in the Supra.

By the way, from what I understand, you won't believe which "tuner" Lexus used to do the 3UZ-FE engine swap into the IS...it makes me sad...

Ethan

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