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Old 08-04-04, 10:42 AM
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Default Re: Re: would the conversion clear stock sc300 16 wheels?

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He didn't ask what wheels were on the car. He asked if they will clear stock sc300 16 wheels.
oops. Misread.
Old 01-19-05, 08:40 AM
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Very Nice,

I am thinking of doing a similar setup. Questions:

1. can you use the stock sc rotors?
2. will the stock sc wheels clear these rotors?


Good job, keep up the good work

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Old 01-19-05, 09:01 AM
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NO stock SC300 or SC400 wheels will clear the LS400 brake upgrade
Old 01-26-05, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by vaki2
Very Nice,

I am thinking of doing a similar setup. Questions:

1. can you use the stock sc rotors?
2. will the stock sc wheels clear these rotors?


Good job, keep up the good work

Vaki2
its not about clearing the bigger rotors its about clearing the larger calipers. not just any 17 inch will fit you need high disk fitment 17's.
Old 01-26-05, 12:20 PM
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Thanks for the reply guys. Actually I ment calipers instead of rotors. My bad . If you have an 18' wheel, does it also need to be a high density wheel? And do you need the LS rotors or can you use the existing SC rotors?

Thanks for all the help


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Old 01-26-05, 02:52 PM
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you can use the stock rotors, one member is running them here.

as for the clearance, you need about 2.75" from the rotor face to the inside of the rim.
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Originally Posted by vaki2
Thanks for the reply guys. Actually I ment calipers instead of rotors. My bad . If you have an 18' wheel, does it also need to be a high density wheel? And do you need the LS rotors or can you use the existing SC rotors?

Thanks for all the help


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a low disk 20 inch rim probably wouldnt clear. so its not about the rim size u need a high disk rims. most likely it will fit if the spokes curve outward enough. but i can tell you most the cheap ebay rims will not fit. volks and other well known names seam to fit.
Old 02-01-05, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by VSsc400
NO stock SC300 or SC400 wheels will clear the LS400 brake upgrade
I have no doubt that this question will be asked yet AGAIN before this thread is over.
Old 02-01-05, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by aliga
you can use the stock rotors, one member is running them here.

as for the clearance, you need about 2.75" from the rotor face to the inside of the rim.
which rotors is he using??
the sc300 or the SC400??
from what i know the stock SC400 are bigger than the SC300 rotors
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They are a direct bolt on the only tools needed are, LS400 rotors, bleed the brakes, get a set of rims that can clear the brake calipers and your good to go.
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so,
will this LS400/LS430 brake rotor and caliper upgrade work with IS300 wheels on a SC300? Sorry if ? been answered, I'm new here and just wanted to be sure .
Old 03-21-05, 09:24 PM
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nope.... I am pretty sure it will not...
Old 03-22-05, 05:44 PM
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IS300 wheels are not high disc and will not work.
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the ONLY OEM wheels that will clear the Supra TT OR LS400 calipers are........





























The Supra TT or LS400 Wheels.....go figure
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will the rear ls400 brakes bolt on as well?


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