GTE swap rebuild thread into SC300
05-04-09, 09:28 AM
#76
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
I almost can't contain my anger...
Pretty frustrating setback this weekend.....
The JIC Magic (LEXUS OEM wheel manufacturer by the way) wheels that I've had for a year don't clear TT brakes in the front. 18" and were specifically advertised on Carson Toyota's site as clearing TT brakes. I have the JForce 07 wheels. Frustrating beyond belief
It's laterally about 1mm/ not vertically.
Options:
1. Grind on caliper
2. Small wheel spacer
3. New wheels (not likely)
4. New brakes (not likely)
The JIC Magic (LEXUS OEM wheel manufacturer by the way) wheels that I've had for a year don't clear TT brakes in the front. 18" and were specifically advertised on Carson Toyota's site as clearing TT brakes. I have the JForce 07 wheels. Frustrating beyond belief
It's laterally about 1mm/ not vertically.
Options:
1. Grind on caliper
2. Small wheel spacer
3. New wheels (not likely)
4. New brakes (not likely)
Last edited by slappy96; 05-04-09 at 09:30 AM. Reason: no title
05-04-09, 10:16 AM
#78
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
I'm definately no expert in rear ends..........anyway
It probably depends on the gearing you want. I'm pretty sure my setup will be the worst possible, so at least you'll be a little better than me. No LSD FTL
SC300 Auto = 4.27
SC400 = 4.07ish ??
05-04-09, 02:35 PM
#79
Pretty frustrating setback this weekend.....
The JIC Magic (LEXUS OEM wheel manufacturer by the way) wheels that I've had for a year don't clear TT brakes in the front. 18" and were specifically advertised on Carson Toyota's site as clearing TT brakes. I have the JForce 07 wheels. Frustrating beyond belief
It's laterally about 1mm/ not vertically.
Options:
1. Grind on caliper
2. Small wheel spacer
3. New wheels (not likely)
4. New brakes (not likely)
The JIC Magic (LEXUS OEM wheel manufacturer by the way) wheels that I've had for a year don't clear TT brakes in the front. 18" and were specifically advertised on Carson Toyota's site as clearing TT brakes. I have the JForce 07 wheels. Frustrating beyond belief
It's laterally about 1mm/ not vertically.
Options:
1. Grind on caliper
2. Small wheel spacer
3. New wheels (not likely)
4. New brakes (not likely)
05-10-09, 09:32 PM
#84
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
front shot...funny looking
Bottom of turbo-you can see the bearing
engine rear shot
chrome is cool
timing belt on
timing belt tensioner
timing belt closeup
TDC
Bottom of turbo-you can see the bearing
engine rear shot
chrome is cool
timing belt on
timing belt tensioner
timing belt closeup
TDC
05-11-09, 01:18 PM
#89
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
I just used semi-gloss dupli-color engine enamel. I don't imagine it will last that long, but it wasn't hard either. I cleaned all the pieces with brake disc cleaner pretty thoroughly.
