I hadn't really even thought about cruise until just the other day. Is the wiring in place under the dash to plug in the clutch neutral safety switch/cruise cancel switch? I know when I manual swapped my first Mustang that wiring was just tucked up into the main harness and all I had to do was plug it in to the clutch switch to have those functions. Is there anything else on the SC that it would need to retain cruise control, like tranny sensors or anything? Would like to retain cruise with the manual if possible.

As far as I know the stock auto ecu retains the cruise control function so a sensor would control this when the car is put into gear in the manual (the auto ecu thinks the car is in drive) hence will still provide cruise control, I assume the clutch neutral safety switch and cruise cancel switch you noted still need to be utalised.

I had not worked on CC yet. It works the same as the manual SC300s would. Ill let you know when we figure it out on my friends SC.

What shifter are you using? i have an issue with my r154 and swan shifter being to far back need a straight shifter like yours. Thanks.

Ebay short shifter on an external housing W58.

Ooo i see guess i cant use those since i have an internal type shifter. thanks.

Can't do the 58 conversion as I am purchasing extractors, having to look down the T56 path now.

I am not a mechanic so It might be a dumb question!

I am buying (next few days) a Soarer UZZ32, the only one in north america wich means probably those related issues by trying to stick in a LEFT HAND DRIVE car's W58 in it.

-Is a LHD car's w58 would fit in the RHD soarer?
-Do some of the technologies in the UZZ32 (activ suspension and 4WS) will give me a headache?

And last: I need someone to do this for me so:

If I buy the car, I ask you, redpheonix, to set me a price up for the instal considering I have all the parts needed. Well It means I want you to do the job and get paid for it. BTW, I live in Quebec city (canada) do you send the clutch kit over canada?

Thanks for your great post, and thanks for answering. Im buying a SC because of you! I wouldnt had if no-one would have been able to put a MT tranny in it. So thanks!

EDIT: Sorry, my english might not be perfect, im a freaking frenchie. (If you set me a good price for the instal I would do the ride to FL ahaha). and Eh, If you are interested I'd like a price for Included parts, if you are whiling, well I can pay well, what about 3 500 including parts and instal?

I pm'd you

What about a 98-00 Gs300/400

We should make a thread listing all of the swapped 400s with stats and everything (track events, 1/4 mile times, etc).

RedPhoenix:
Thanks for a very informative post, I think I've read every one of your answers. Looking forwar to this 5spd conversion on my vvti, cant decide what trans to use w58 sc300/R154 or a 6spd bmw/stock bellhousing custom adapter, ds. Any electronics besides the speed sensor?
Any input?

Thanks

reverse lights and speed sensor, that is all.

Are you going to the Orlando Lexus meet on the 25th? I'm driving down from Destin, FL and wanna see this SC4

Im having a real hard time committing. I am moving this Friday, so I am trying to find time/energy to go. But I am going to try!