LexusFTW's SC400 Finally Revealed

[LexusFTW]

Originally Posted by SC400Dude

Nice dude!

Always good to see another Coupe rockin' CCW Classic's

Thanks man. We're a growing population!

Did you buy yours direct from CCW or used? When I ordered mine back in November, CCW was trying to talk me out of getting the Classics...I didn't know what to think.

[SC400Dude]

Originally Posted by LexusFTW

Thanks man. We're a growing population!

Did you buy yours direct from CCW or used? When I ordered mine back in November, CCW was trying to talk me out of getting the Classics...I didn't know what to think.

I ordered direct through John at CCW. I think the reason they tried to steer you away from the Classic's is because of the fitment and overall construction of these wheels.

I,too, ordered them last November. However, I had issues with the front rims when I received them. I ordered them specifically to clear my TT brakes. I was assured that the construction of the faces would easily clear with the 4mm spacers they would also supply me with. They wouldn't even come close to clearing the brake calipers though. I needed like a 30mm spacer...LoL

So I sent them back and received the fronts 2 weeks later. This time, they cleared the brakes with ease. No spacers were needed. Weird, it seemed like they bolted on the wrong face altogether. After mounting the front tires(Done here at my dealer, by my tech while I watched him), the left front rim was losing air through the ARP studs and nuts. We traced them to 6 consecutive bolts and nuts. We tried torqueing them down but was unsuccessful. Now, I had to send the whole tire AND rim back for them to reseal. By this time, it had been another 2 weeks. Fortunately, CCW was very nice about the whole ordeal. I didn't have to pay any necessary shipping costs. The busted seal on the L/F rim could have been caused by the tire iron striking the rim at that particular spot. I didn't see my tech do anything out of the ordinary though. Oh well, it was solved either way. The set-up works flawlessly now

I think these wheels are super-unique. Nobody knows what kind of wheels they are.

[2jzlex]

Originally Posted by LexusFTW

It's cool. I was hoping you would see the thread in the South Section on SF and come out.

Your setup looks killer dude. I'm glad you got it all put together! Are you still on stock fuel?

There are a few guys from Norman coming up on the 21st for the ADRLs being held at Tulsa Raceway Park. Let me know if you can make it.

After the drags we'll most likely cruise to Memorial and see what kind of trouble we can get in.

Yea it's still stock fuel for now. I'm only pushin like 13-14psi. But I should have plenty of room for about 17 or so. This setup feels WAY better than the twins ever did at 18. It's smoother and pulls forever, just awesome for turn key everyday. I'm done with the motor for now, need to start workin on everything else. The 5 speed swap is all done and workin great, but I still have the open diff in the rear, needless to say it's a 3 ring circus back there. I also need some larger rubber, suspension, all that jazz. Approx 450 to wheel does you no good if you can't go anywhere. Yeah I will have to keep an eye on the South section a little closer. The car looks fantastic man, did you run it at Thunder Valley?

[V300Altus]

Was going to get another project car and get rid of the SC3. Saw your car and it makes me want to really keep my car now. Thank you.

[motorheaddown]

Great lookin' car inside and out with numbers to back it all up!

Nice work! Congrats! Oh... and that setup has a whole lot left in it, too.

-scott

[2jzlex]

Hey LexusFTW,

How much do those CCW's weigh? I think I am going to change wheels soon and my main concern it weight. How wide did you go in the rear and do they hook nice?

[LexusFTW]

Originally Posted by 2jzlex

Hey LexusFTW,

How much do those CCW's weigh? I think I am going to change wheels soon and my main concern it weight. How wide did you go in the rear and do they hook nice?

The Classics shouldnt be your first choice if you want to reduce weight. They way roughly the same as the stock TT wheels. CCW does make 1 piece lightweight wheels. Their C14 for instance. Even their SP500s and SP505a's weigh less than the Classics in the same size. I have "SC300/400" offset front (18x8.5) and Supra offset in the rear (18x11).

[LexusFTW]

BTW, I weighed my car at the track with full interior, myself and half a tank of fuel. It came in at 3,735 lbs.

[Dx3]

Originally Posted by LexusFTW

BTW, I weighed my car at the track with full interior, myself and half a tank of fuel. It came in at 3,735 lbs.

Fata$$

Jonny

[LexusFTW]

Originally Posted by Dx3

Fata$$

Jonny

Dude, tell me about it! I dont know if Im going to do any weight reduction yet but the first things to go would be the seats.

[LadySoarer]

Omg! I think I just tear'd up a lil. That color is making me tingle down there!

[2jzlex]

Yeah you weighed in close to me. I was at 3640 with my current setup. I know those wheels are a nice chunk of it. The next few mods are Wheels, lightweight d/s, and redoing the carpet. I bet that will drop at least 150 pds. How much did those CCW's run you after you wrapped them?

[LexusFTW]

Originally Posted by LadySoarer

Omg! I think I just tear'd up a lil. That color is making me tingle down there!

Glad I could help

Originally Posted by 2jzlex

Yeah you weighed in close to me. I was at 3640 with my current setup. I know those wheels are a nice chunk of it. The next few mods are Wheels, lightweight d/s, and redoing the carpet. I bet that will drop at least 150 pds. How much did those CCW's run you after you wrapped them?

Sounds like you're on the right track. The CCWs ran me close to ~$2,900 with tires shipped.

[SCweet guy]

tight sc! now slam it... =)

[LexusFTW]

Originally Posted by SCweet guy

tight sc! now slam it... =)

Thanks man but any lower and its not practical to drive on the streets. Tulsa streets/highways are pretty bad!