How would you build the ultimate autocross sc400?
03-28-07, 12:02 AM
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Future suspension plans include:
Supra TT brake kit (dont know if i should get front, rear or both front and rear)
Daizen sway bar set
Daizen high performance control arm bushing kit
Daizen camber adjustment kit
Jic or cusco front strut tower bar
17" wheels with some wide tires (any suggestions?) dont wanna spend a lot
Supra TT brake kit (dont know if i should get front, rear or both front and rear)
Daizen sway bar set
Daizen high performance control arm bushing kit
Daizen camber adjustment kit
Jic or cusco front strut tower bar
17" wheels with some wide tires (any suggestions?) dont wanna spend a lot
03-28-07, 12:26 AM
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Future suspension plans include:
Supra TT brake kit (dont know if i should get front, rear or both front and rear)
Daizen sway bar set
Daizen high performance control arm bushing kit
Daizen camber adjustment kit
Jic or cusco front strut tower bar
17" wheels with some wide tires (any suggestions?) dont wanna spend a lot
Supra TT brake kit (dont know if i should get front, rear or both front and rear)
Daizen sway bar set
Daizen high performance control arm bushing kit
Daizen camber adjustment kit
Jic or cusco front strut tower bar
17" wheels with some wide tires (any suggestions?) dont wanna spend a lot
It's best to get front and back tt brakes for some balanced braking.
Strut bar doesnt do much, but i would suggest the carbing cause it has the master cylinder stopper.
Since u need to get as light as possible, i would go w/ te37's 17x9 and 17x10, but they cost a bit.
03-28-07, 09:02 PM
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Future suspension plans include:
Supra TT brake kit (dont know if i should get front, rear or both front and rear)
Daizen sway bar set
Daizen high performance control arm bushing kit
Daizen camber adjustment kit
Jic or cusco front strut tower bar
17" wheels with some wide tires (any suggestions?) dont wanna spend a lot
Supra TT brake kit (dont know if i should get front, rear or both front and rear)
Daizen sway bar set
Daizen high performance control arm bushing kit
Daizen camber adjustment kit
Jic or cusco front strut tower bar
17" wheels with some wide tires (any suggestions?) dont wanna spend a lot
if your not concerned with looks get some 17x9 17x10 5zigen FN01RCs (265 front, 295 rear).
as for brakes i would get just the front setup to shave a little weight. might get some nice pads and ss brake lines to go with that.
I like where you're heading, but keep in mind that it's you, the driver, that defines how well you drive, NOT the car. Keep practicing with the setup you currently have until you've reached the full limit of the car's potential, THEN upgrade where necessary. Keep it up!!
03-29-07, 12:01 AM
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Definately DL the rulebook if you're planning on AX glory 
If not... then you don't really have to worry... jus giv em!
TT brakes would be champ, do the full swap.
Speedbleeders and Motul RBF600... good stuff. Andy's and Off The Lip usually has the Motul in stock. HPI carries ATE Super Blue, good alternative + it's blue
thinking of trying the GS5/6 and R4S pads... neone?
Whiteline makes some adjustable sways. You'll probably need to make adjustments in the future. Plus it's an easy change to make, and can be done at the same time you're taking your race wheels on/off.
Torsen diff
Here's where the whole ESP, STX thing makes the difference. Enkei RPF1s are light and affordable but takeoffs from another car (esp if you still want to use the stock brakes for awhile) are probably the cheapest.
I noticed a whole lot of RT-615s out there and their reputation (along with the RE-01R) seems to be pretty good. 245 f/r is also a pretty good amount of tire, this might be the way to start.
If not... then you don't really have to worry... jus giv em!
TT brakes would be champ, do the full swap.
Speedbleeders and Motul RBF600... good stuff. Andy's and Off The Lip usually has the Motul in stock. HPI carries ATE Super Blue, good alternative + it's blue
thinking of trying the GS5/6 and R4S pads... neone?
Whiteline makes some adjustable sways. You'll probably need to make adjustments in the future. Plus it's an easy change to make, and can be done at the same time you're taking your race wheels on/off.
Torsen diff
Here's where the whole ESP, STX thing makes the difference. Enkei RPF1s are light and affordable but takeoffs from another car (esp if you still want to use the stock brakes for awhile) are probably the cheapest.
I noticed a whole lot of RT-615s out there and their reputation (along with the RE-01R) seems to be pretty good. 245 f/r is also a pretty good amount of tire, this might be the way to start.
04-03-07, 01:55 PM
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Upgrade the stock brakes,
put in coilovers which a higher spring rate but with good valving
JIC FLTA2 is my pic for $$$
Get some smaller lighter wheels 17's maybe 16's (if they can clear the brakes), with some grippy tires (Federals).
Gut the whole car,
and get a 1.5way LSD
put in coilovers which a higher spring rate but with good valving
JIC FLTA2 is my pic for $$$
Get some smaller lighter wheels 17's maybe 16's (if they can clear the brakes), with some grippy tires (Federals).
Gut the whole car,
and get a 1.5way LSD
04-15-07, 12:09 AM
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It's best to get front and back tt brakes for some balanced braking.
Strut bar doesnt do much, but i would suggest the carbing cause it has the master cylinder stopper.
Since u need to get as light as possible, i would go w/ te37's 17x9 and 17x10, but they cost a bit.
Strut bar doesnt do much, but i would suggest the carbing cause it has the master cylinder stopper.
Since u need to get as light as possible, i would go w/ te37's 17x9 and 17x10, but they cost a bit.
04-20-07, 06:08 AM
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the master Cylinder stopper applies pressure to the MC reducing flex and increasing fluid pressure.
To really make this shine though, get metal braided break lines.
From what i've heard and read (including on this forum) is that it only fits the 300 and Supra. the MC stopper sadly does not fit the 400. I'd love to get one that does fit.
To really make this shine though, get metal braided break lines.
From what i've heard and read (including on this forum) is that it only fits the 300 and Supra. the MC stopper sadly does not fit the 400. I'd love to get one that does fit.
04-21-07, 05:20 PM
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I'm a cheating bastard and want to modify my SC400 and still remain in F Stock. What Toyota factory parts can I use to improve my car's handling and stay in stock class?
I already have a set of 1998 GS400 17" five-spoke wheels. Will the 95+ LS400 calipers fit with these wheels? Supra calipers would be a dead giveaway. Will factory Supra springs stiffen and lower my car just a little? As far as I can tell Supra Konis are legal for stock class and will fit on my car. Is it even possible to tell a black poly suspension bushing (esp. sway bar bushing) from a rubber bushing after it is installed on the car? I think a Supra rear sway bar will bolt up. Is this true?
I already have a set of 1998 GS400 17" five-spoke wheels. Will the 95+ LS400 calipers fit with these wheels? Supra calipers would be a dead giveaway. Will factory Supra springs stiffen and lower my car just a little? As far as I can tell Supra Konis are legal for stock class and will fit on my car. Is it even possible to tell a black poly suspension bushing (esp. sway bar bushing) from a rubber bushing after it is installed on the car? I think a Supra rear sway bar will bolt up. Is this true?
04-21-07, 05:53 PM
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I think the 95+ LS400 4 piston calipers will fit under those wheels with some spacers. Yes factory Supra springs will lower your car a bit (~0.5") and you would have to use Supra shocks to go with it. The MKIV Supra sway bar will not bolt up unless you have the complete Supra rear subframe.
04-21-07, 08:03 PM
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I think the 95+ LS400 4 piston calipers will fit under those wheels with some spacers. Yes factory Supra springs will lower your car a bit (~0.5") and you would have to use Supra shocks to go with it. The MKIV Supra sway bar will not bolt up unless you have the complete Supra rear subframe.
04-23-07, 09:44 AM
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To improve handling on the SC I would look into changing out all the bushings, getting fatter sway bars, change out suspension from shock/spring combo to dampers, and do as much as I can to lighten the load.
