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97-SC300: My V160 6spd swap thread (TONS of pics)

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Old 10-19-12, 06:58 PM
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I Installed the wheels this afternoon. Didn't have to raise the coilovers or adjust the suspension at all which was very pleasant. I absolutely love the look. Took some quick pics before it started raining again. Didn't need any spacers in the front to clear the LS4 brakes. Fits like a glove, there is still room for bigger tires or small spacers.

Specs are:

18 X 10 front 285/30/18
17 X 11.5 rear 315/35/17








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Originally Posted by jwin
My mkiii tranny doesn't have the mount holes you do. They are two holes on each side really close to each other. Do you know what year mkiii tranny you had?
check the MK3 forums, I remember seeing a faq on all the Mk3 R154 trans that were ever make.
there were either 4 or 5 variations
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Ready to let me drive this bad boy Babe?
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Those are some FATTIES on there! I love it "D"!
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Originally Posted by 97-SC300

Specs are:

18 X 10 front 285/30/18
17 X 11.5 rear 315/35/17

So sick! I'd love to have this setup as well! How rolled are the rear fenders?
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so damn sick!!! your still missing that thing you got from me
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the fenders are all rolled flush, rears are pulled very slightly but that would not be needed to fit these wheels.
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Speechless.

Wow

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Got to drive the car pretty hard last evening for about an hour or so to make sure the wheels and tires don't rub. Luckily, no sign at all of any rubbing. This new clutch is crazy, I think the old clutch was slipping way too much so it wasn't transferring the power to the wheels properly. It's noticeably faster now. Also, we took the gps with us to check if the speedometer is working properly and at all speeds it was about 1-2 miles off like it is on all of our cars with stock wheels.

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Originally Posted by 97-SC300
Got to drive the car pretty hard last evening for about an hour or so to make sure the wheels and tires don't rub. Luckily, no sign at all of any rubbing. This new clutch is crazy, I think the old clutch was slipping way too much so it wasn't transferring the power to the wheels properly. It's noticeably faster now. Also, we took the gps with us to check if the speedometer is working properly and at all speeds it was about 1-2 miles off like it is on all of our cars with stock wheels.
Thats awesome news, with the feel of the true power to the ground. My cluster is way off like 16-17 mph, but I am using the SC400 one. I am in dyer need of the 300.
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KB, the CCW are SICK! Definitely one of my favorite wheels!
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Originally Posted by 1992Lexus
Thats awesome news, with the feel of the true power to the ground. My cluster is way off like 16-17 mph, but I am using the SC400 one. I am in dyer need of the 300.
Yep, my speedo was way off also when I did the R154 swap years ago. I am running a yellow box which you can use to re-calibrate the speed and dial it in until it's showing the proper speed, so I wasn't really worried about the speed being off again because it's easily adjusted, but it was a nice surprise that I don't have to tweak that thing at all.
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Originally Posted by lilSCsteve
KB, the CCW are SICK! Definitely one of my favorite wheels!
Hey Steve,

Thanks alot bro. I appreciate the kind words.
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that was beyond amazing. literally perfect job. great work


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