View Poll Results: 6 speed or auto with stall and shift kit?
Auto trans with PI Dragon stall TC and shift kit
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6 speed Supra V160
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Thinking about putting a 6 speed in my SC400
05-06-07, 06:08 AM
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v-160, but I'm a sucker for the stick and don't drag race.
lol, oh man, do I ever feel guilty now. I must have spent three times that making my toy go faster. I suppose the government should pass restrictions on how much people can spend on their hobbies and entertainment. I think I am going to sell the SC, send the money to Habitat for Humanity then buy some carbon credits and a Prius as penance for my moral and environmental sins. NOT.
lol, oh man, do I ever feel guilty now. I must have spent three times that making my toy go faster. I suppose the government should pass restrictions on how much people can spend on their hobbies and entertainment. I think I am going to sell the SC, send the money to Habitat for Humanity then buy some carbon credits and a Prius as penance for my moral and environmental sins. NOT.
Arent you guys trying to pay for mortgages, kids educations, or just generally trying to save for retirement?
05-06-07, 06:44 AM
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Its not about the money being spent on something potentially destructive, its just that its a ton of money spent needlessly. For crying out loud, I can honestly say I and most others almost NEVER get to drive our completely stock SC400 to its full potential, whats the point of making it faster?
Arent you guys trying to pay for mortgages, kids educations, or just generally trying to save for retirement?
Arent you guys trying to pay for mortgages, kids educations, or just generally trying to save for retirement?
Bills, we all got them. I guess I’m just 40 year old kid with a salary capable of allowing me some flexibility in life.
What’s the point? Do you like the feeling you get when you walk down the street with a fine looking chick by your side and every guy is checking her out with envy?
It’s Just like that! LOLIts all in fun! $$$$Fun
Think of a SC400 as a Savings account, You keep putting money in it when you want to make a withdrawal , Hit the accelerator
, Feels good! I like it!
To each his own! If you have the means, Why not?
Its not like its totally lost money? This stuff holds a good portion of its value.
05-06-07, 07:12 AM
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The stock SC400 is a nice car but fast isn’t in the words I would use to describe it. With my current mods I find plenty of opportunities to let it flex its muscle.
What’s the point? Do you like the feeling you get when you walk down the street with a fine looking chick by your side and every guy is checking her out with envy? It’s Just like that! LOL I'm 24 and my salary/commision doing what I do is considerable... especially for someone my age, but I owe it to myself to save and spend wisely. I drive an 06 corrolla for fuel savings, and a stock SC400 that looks drives and feels like new, and thats all Id ever do for it is maintain it to be perfect, neither faster nor slower.
05-06-07, 07:20 AM
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ah yes.... I know the feeling and I can say, you totally got me there.
I'm 24 and my salary/commision doing what I do is considerable... especially for someone my age, but I owe it to myself to save and spend wisely. I drive an 06 corrolla for fuel savings, and a stock SC400 that looks drives and feels like new, and thats all Id ever do for it is maintain it to be perfect, neither faster nor slower.
I'm 24 and my salary/commision doing what I do is considerable... especially for someone my age, but I owe it to myself to save and spend wisely. I drive an 06 corrolla for fuel savings, and a stock SC400 that looks drives and feels like new, and thats all Id ever do for it is maintain it to be perfect, neither faster nor slower.
but I drive 80 miles round trip for work every day and with gas prices my tercel is a great choice. A stock Sc is a great car to drive, I must admit, I loved my stock, I just love it more now.
05-06-07, 07:22 AM
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Yeah, I might point out, My car is a toy only, I drive it to meets and cruise in it, maybe to work on nice days. My Daily driver is a Tercel but I drive 80 miles round trip for work every day and with gas prices my tercel is a great choice. A stock Sc is a great car to drive, I must admit, I loved my stock, I just love it more now.
but I drive 80 miles round trip for work every day and with gas prices my tercel is a great choice. A stock Sc is a great car to drive, I must admit, I loved my stock, I just love it more now.
05-07-07, 06:17 PM
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whats the point of having a car that youve spent money on and not drive it the way that is the most fun? who cares if its expensive or not environmentally friendly or whatever, its about fun, and if you have already spent as much money as you have then you might as well swap to manual to have that much more fun, at least thats how i see it
05-07-07, 11:18 PM
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Enjoy it this summer!
6 speed it this winter!
Adjust the cable on the throttle body to give you a harder shift for the time being.
Get us some E.T.'s at the drag strip baby!
Get us some HP / Tq Numbers too!
Then put in your 6 speed when you have time and theres nothing else to do this winter!
You have the coolest SC400 on Clublexus right now because it's running. One drag race video at least before the 6 speed swap from hell starts. It's gonna take months.
6 speed it this winter!
Adjust the cable on the throttle body to give you a harder shift for the time being.
Get us some E.T.'s at the drag strip baby!
Get us some HP / Tq Numbers too!
Then put in your 6 speed when you have time and theres nothing else to do this winter!
You have the coolest SC400 on Clublexus right now because it's running. One drag race video at least before the 6 speed swap from hell starts. It's gonna take months.
05-08-07, 08:10 AM
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im pertty new to the SCs but over the years I have learned that u gotta pay to play.... the parts that u want arent cheap this "hobby" aint cheap.... if u want a cheap hobby go collect stamps...
05-08-07, 02:20 PM
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Enjoy it this summer!
6 speed it this winter!
Adjust the cable on the throttle body to give you a harder shift for the time being.
Get us some E.T.'s at the drag strip baby!
Get us some HP / Tq Numbers too!
Then put in your 6 speed when you have time and theres nothing else to do this winter!
You have the coolest SC400 on Clublexus right now because it's running. One drag race video at least before the 6 speed swap from hell starts. It's gonna take months.
6 speed it this winter!
Adjust the cable on the throttle body to give you a harder shift for the time being.
Get us some E.T.'s at the drag strip baby!
Get us some HP / Tq Numbers too!
Then put in your 6 speed when you have time and theres nothing else to do this winter!
You have the coolest SC400 on Clublexus right now because it's running. One drag race video at least before the 6 speed swap from hell starts. It's gonna take months.
05-09-07, 07:01 PM
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Why dont you just start and continue putting cash aside now until winter then make your decision. I think you will enjoy your car much more with the stick, it will be the cherry on top of an already impresive "sunday" ride. 
05-11-07, 08:44 PM
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I picking up a 6-speed tranny,Shifter, 6-speed LSD diff, driveshaft, Axles, Hubs, A-arms, well actually its a complete (41,000 mile) 97 TT transmission from clutch all the way back to the rear brakes. It includes full compltete subframe assembly, plus front spindles and TT brakes, Brake booster, clutch cylinder, and evrything in between.
Pretty much a Complete TT 6-speed drive-trane less the engine.
Watch soon for some extra stuff comming up for sale.
Pretty much a Complete TT 6-speed drive-trane less the engine.
Watch soon for some extra stuff comming up for sale.
05-26-07, 08:51 AM
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Does anyone have a good parts list for the pedal assembly and console bezel? I have searched and I not having any luck. Also where is the best place to buy? Carson?
