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Old 02-23-05, 01:12 PM
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Okay guys,I know we are always comparing our SC's against other makes but what about our brothers here This thread is not intended to make ClubLexus members revolt on each other but to see the benefits each model has.Im speaking of 2JZ powered cars here so sorry SC4/GS4 guys.Which vehicles are faster,handle better,get better MPG(not that I give a rats ***),look better(sure to start something).Im speaking of bone stock here as any vehicle can be made fast with the proper funds. I didn't know where to put this but since I own an SC I figured what the hell.
Also which vehicle responds better to mods?? Let the discussion begin

remember this is all in good fun
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the IS would be on the bottom of the list, way down there.

I would pick the NA, SC, then way below would be the IS
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Originally Posted by AutoCoutureSC
the IS would be on the bottom of the list, way down there.


I think autoculture has it about right. the SC is heavier than the Supra so Supra First, Then SC then the little ol' IS
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I would take an SC, GS, Supra, IS, in that order.
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Each car is a different animal.

I owned the IS first - I loved the handling of it - I could whip the rear end at will and not freak out that I can't control it - it also had four doors.
Highway crusing was "ok"


SC to me is just a two door GS.
Big, heavy, but roomy as all heck and awesome on long trips / highways.
I'm still learning the car.

I've never driven a NA Supra - but I've driven a TT before - and other than power - it's on par with the SC.


If you asked me which was better...I'd say SC, than IS, than NA

The NA is not as luxurious as the SC - and IS is a four door - so...SC wins.
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Originally Posted by robloc93
Okay guys,I know we are always comparing our SC's against other makes but what about our brothers here This thread is not intended to make ClubLexus members revolt on each other but to see the benefits each model has.Im speaking of 2JZ powered cars here so sorry SC4/GS4 guys.Which vehicles are faster,handle better,get better MPG(not that I give a rats ***),look better(sure to start something).Im speaking of bone stock here as any vehicle can be made fast with the proper funds. I didn't know where to put this but since I own an SC I figured what the hell.
Also which vehicle responds better to mods?? Let the discussion begin

remember this is all in good fun
Supra wins in all looks depends on different personalities.

by the way what are the differences between the supra and the sc300 chassis?
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does this include the aristo and the soarer?
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Old 02-23-05, 01:56 PM
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Oh great, not another one of these threads
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Originally Posted by Kstyle55
does this include the aristo and the soarer?
The aristo is basically a 2jzgte gs300 and the soarer is basically a 1jzgte sc300.

5 spd soarers come with the much beefier r154 tranny though(same as MKIIi supra turbo)

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truth be told they are the same cars
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Originally Posted by Kstyle55
truth be told they are the same cars
So they run on the same chassis?
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Originally Posted by mteele
Oh great, not another one of these threads
You dont like it,then don't post
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Originally Posted by Five1OH
So they run on the same chassis?
No- they all run the same systems with the 2JZ-GE- the only cars close to sharing the same chasis is the SC and NA... There are a few differences- but the SC3 guys really have a dressed up NA Supra.
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yeah

supra na, sc, gs, is i say.

but the sc and gs look the best.

as for handling i think the sc takes the supra because the ride is so much smoother and when i was riding in my friends na it felt like it had more body roll, but that could of been a matter of a lot more miles compared to my 97 or his driving.
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Originally Posted by reamemiya
yeah

supra na, sc, gs, is i say.

but the sc and gs look the best.

as for handling i think the sc takes the supra because the ride is so much smoother and when i was riding in my friends na it felt like it had more body roll, but that could of been a matter of a lot more miles compared to my 97 or his driving.
I also felt more body roll when I drove my girlfriends aunts N/A Supra,but I did turn more headsthan my SC.,with that said..I still prefer my SC,then the N/A,GS and lastly the IS.Not that there's anything wrong with the IS,it's just to small for my taste.
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