Did a hill climb in my 96 Camry with a few uncles and aunties in their S2000s. Unlike ur SC my car could barely keep up. Took the corners like a champ and I'd see them at the very end of the next corner once I finished the current one. That 2.2L 4 banger was worked its hardest its ever been worked in its life during that time. Trans was on PWR mode and O/D Off. Very fun drive.
Do some suspension tuning and alignment with good 200 treadwear tires and good brakes, I promise it will wake the camry up. Sway bars also help along with a more aggressive alignment
@@saeturn29haha appreciate the advice man, but the car got totaled at school a few months back. Was working part time so I was only able to add a strut brace and new KYB shocks. Tires were new but the cheapest brand I could get. Gonna miss that car.
@@Slow_Tc1 Megan ez2 coilovers with 16kg/12 f/r Whiteline sway bars with polyurethane bushings. Polyurethane steering rack bushings. Supra front lca. F/R brakes are ls400/supra tt slotted rotors with ebc yellow pads and stoptech ss lines Wheels are BBS RS2 double staggered f:17x8+38 235/45 r:18x10+45 275/35 federal rs-rr 200treadwear. Transmission, Increase line pressure on valave body for firmer and faster shifts Hurricane long tube headers, custom exhaust/x pipe Enclosed Bfi with intake resonator delete. Nardi deep corn blue steering wheel with hbk boss hub and f sport shift knob. Big country lab 1850mm carbon wing, carbon creations ts1 hood, custom front splitter with endplates. My latest video shows all the new aero putting in work at the track. Sorry for the long ramble. Cheers!
Ayo i just read the other comments and i never knew such automatic transmissions that are capable of this even existed haha. Learn something new every time
Awesome video! And love the black interior. But quick question how does the SC really perform when your tossing her around? I know these cars a bit on the heavier side.. but man.. you kept up with those S2Ks pretty well 👍🏼 and those you can toss around for days!
The car can turn in and out of the corners really well if you have the right components such as coilovers, sway bars and a limited slip diff. It's not for novice drivers so it takes some seat time to understand and appreciate the potential of the chassis.
Yes.. stiffen up/lower/TT supra bars/wheel/tires/relocate battery to trunk/LS 400 brakes/sunroof delete (weight reduction) places this front mid engine jewel into a definite canyon carver... possibly superior to the MK4 due to mid engine platform and stiffer chassis.. it'd make a great competition video🧐
I see this method for the first time, used by someone else. I came up with it because I have a Toyota MR2 AW11 with an automatic gearbox. Of course, driving such a car in an automatic gearbox is terrible. However, using each mode of the gearbox as a separate gear is a solution to better use the potential of this car. I wonder how safe it is for the gearbox. Of course, I use the appropriate selection of revs and inter-gas.
@@jeremiahcastellano1964 welcome to the Z30 platform! it's the same A650E 5sp auto from the GS400 which has the E-shift. I'm going 6sp manual soon though.
0:48 I HATE when people do that in front of me. Move to the side, and it is usually to the left. I am talking about normal traffic jam situations, and it is always some lady who swerves to the left, thinking she is going to dodge all the cars. I am always aware, and I have a good idea of what my brakes are capable of. I never swerve over like that unless absolutely necessary.
It for some reason sounds like an American V8 but that's just me listening to the rumble of the engine, I could be wrong. It could just be the exhaust system he has on the car. I'm new to this channel so idk for sure.
98-00 sc400 has vvti so power was rated 290hp paired to 5sp auto A650E. The E-shift setup found in the gs400/is300 would make the car a tad More responsive. Also long tube headers make a bigger difference with exhaust and intake
hey what do you have done with the suspension? wondering cause i wanna get mine going like this eventually.i was told just the bushing for lower control arms make a night and day difference but wondering what else could be good
NARDI Steering Wheel - Deep Corn - 350mm (13.78 inches) - Black Smooth Leather with Blue Stitching - Black Spokes - Classic Horn Button - Part # 6069.35.2095 [NE]
@@saeturn29 nice thanks, looking to buy a sc in a week if it’s still there, and always thought all the aftermarket steering wheels i’ve seen looked unnatural, but this one fits really well.
400k on original engine and transmission and 3 years of hard track days, so no... It doesn't hurt the gearbox as long as you drain and fill the atf routinely. I will be going 6spd manual conversion since the at gearbox limits the potential of the 1uz vvti
@ how many miles have you personally put on it? And what’s your cost of ownership during that time? My 1996 Lexus SC400 has 275k miles and since I take it to a shop I’m at around 4-5k in maintenance costs in less than 6 months of ownership
@nate8466 I can't recall how much I've put into the car but I've owned it since 2010. Biggest maintenance job i had done were timing belt assembly and radiator replacement. The rest were routine maintenance and a bunch of mods. I'd say easily 10k into including both sets of wheels (bbs/te37)
Did a hill climb in my 96 Camry with a few uncles and aunties in their S2000s. Unlike ur SC my car could barely keep up. Took the corners like a champ and I'd see them at the very end of the next corner once I finished the current one. That 2.2L 4 banger was worked its hardest its ever been worked in its life during that time. Trans was on PWR mode and O/D Off. Very fun drive.
Do some suspension tuning and alignment with good 200 treadwear tires and good brakes, I promise it will wake the camry up. Sway bars also help along with a more aggressive alignment
@@saeturn29haha appreciate the advice man, but the car got totaled at school a few months back. Was working part time so I was only able to add a strut brace and new KYB shocks. Tires were new but the cheapest brand I could get. Gonna miss that car.
That car sounds awesome. Great content.
this is the sc400 that i gotta have! amazing video, keep posting more!!
Will do, for some reason people are mad at what I'm doing with my own car 🤷🏻♂️ thanks for the love!!
@@saeturn29 No problem! I would really love to know what mods you have!!
@@Slow_Tc1
Megan ez2 coilovers with 16kg/12 f/r
Whiteline sway bars with polyurethane bushings.
Polyurethane steering rack bushings.
Supra front lca.
F/R brakes are ls400/supra tt slotted rotors with ebc yellow pads and stoptech ss lines
Wheels are BBS RS2 double staggered f:17x8+38 235/45
r:18x10+45 275/35 federal rs-rr 200treadwear.
Transmission, Increase line pressure on valave body for firmer and faster shifts
Hurricane long tube headers, custom exhaust/x pipe
Enclosed Bfi with intake resonator delete.
Nardi deep corn blue steering wheel with hbk boss hub and f sport shift knob.
Big country lab 1850mm carbon wing, carbon creations ts1 hood, custom front splitter with endplates. My latest video shows all the new aero putting in work at the track. Sorry for the long ramble. Cheers!
Fantastic video good sir you kept up well with those s2ks
Yeah not too shabby for an auto, six speed swap coming soon
Ayo i just read the other comments and i never knew such automatic transmissions that are capable of this even existed haha. Learn something new every time
Information all over the web. Just have to find time to take a look. I'm in the process of manual swap right now
I love the uphill videos I hope u keep making them!
I need to get mine running good so I can hit the canyons like that 🔥🔥🔥
Awesome video! And love the black interior. But quick question how does the SC really perform when your tossing her around? I know these cars a bit on the heavier side.. but man.. you kept up with those S2Ks pretty well 👍🏼 and those you can toss around for days!
The car can turn in and out of the corners really well if you have the right components such as coilovers, sway bars and a limited slip diff. It's not for novice drivers so it takes some seat time to understand and appreciate the potential of the chassis.
Tires and wheels and brakes are a big factor too
Yes.. stiffen up/lower/TT supra bars/wheel/tires/relocate battery to trunk/LS 400 brakes/sunroof delete (weight reduction) places this front mid engine jewel into a definite canyon carver... possibly superior to the MK4 due to mid engine platform and stiffer chassis.. it'd make a great competition video🧐
@@marcdargitz2949 these aren't mid engine?
Never said mid engine! There front mid engine, just like pre c7 corvettes.. engine sits behind front axles/strut towers
Roomiest coupe cabin.
@@gang6009 the rear is surprisingly spacious as well.
What place on earth is that, with those beautiful hills!?
Good idea using the individual gears on the automatic. Manual swaps are difficult
Manual swaps are difficult but will be worth it. I'm long cd009 route with fischracing bellhousing kit
Hell yeah. I got plans for cd009 on my Volvo 740 Turbo wagon
I see this method for the first time, used by someone else. I came up with it because I have a Toyota MR2 AW11 with an automatic gearbox. Of course, driving such a car in an automatic gearbox is terrible. However, using each mode of the gearbox as a separate gear is a solution to better use the potential of this car. I wonder how safe it is for the gearbox. Of course, I use the appropriate selection of revs and inter-gas.
Sounds amazing
Just got me a sc400 recently didnt know u could rip the auto like that
@@jeremiahcastellano1964 welcome to the Z30 platform! it's the same A650E 5sp auto from the GS400 which has the E-shift. I'm going 6sp manual soon though.
0:48 I HATE when people do that in front of me. Move to the side, and it is usually to the left. I am talking about normal traffic jam situations, and it is always some lady who swerves to the left, thinking she is going to dodge all the cars. I am always aware, and I have a good idea of what my brakes are capable of. I never swerve over like that unless absolutely necessary.
It for some reason sounds like an American V8 but that's just me listening to the rumble of the engine, I could be wrong. It could just be the exhaust system he has on the car. I'm new to this channel so idk for sure.
A650e swap is way cheaper than a manual swap, plus you can focus on driving looks like fun
good stuff
Thank you!
5 speed auto? I have a 4 speed and your 2nd gear seems either shorter or you got more power 😂
98-00 sc400 has vvti so power was rated 290hp paired to 5sp auto A650E. The E-shift setup found in the gs400/is300 would make the car a tad More responsive. Also long tube headers make a bigger difference with exhaust and intake
hey what do you have done with the suspension? wondering cause i wanna get mine going like this eventually.i was told just the bushing for lower control arms make a night and day difference but wondering what else could be good
I'm running supra oem lower control arms. Figs uca (not necessary unless you want more camber) and coilovers/swaybars/200treadwear tires
Goddamn this video is amazing good shit man!
Thank you🙏🏻
Which road is this? Is it in Cali?
In Cali yes, i don't recall the highway. Something in placerville county called mosquito ridge but i could be wrong since I've only been there once.
Are you on coils or stock?
Megan racing ez2 coilovers with 16kg front and 12kg rear springrates (2kg+ stiffer than original) and whiteline sway bars
what shifter is that?
F Sport
stock suspension?
Coilovers, figs uca, swaybars
What u do to exhaust?
Sorry for late response, hurricane long tube headers mated to full custom 2.5 exhaust
@@saeturn29 I have a ls400 but can't find a exhaust for it
@@saeturn29sounds good! No mufflers or resonators?
@@umayrisaacs2493 long tube headers and custom exhaust
If I didn’t get the mr2 would’ve went for this
Mr2 is a great choice also, I miss my aw11
what is that steering wheel?
NARDI Steering Wheel - Deep Corn - 350mm (13.78 inches) - Black Smooth Leather with Blue Stitching - Black Spokes - Classic Horn Button - Part # 6069.35.2095 [NE]
@@saeturn29 nice thanks, looking to buy a sc in a week if it’s still there, and always thought all the aftermarket steering wheels i’ve seen looked unnatural, but this one fits really well.
@@h7pubg goodluck, you'll enjoy the car as long as you keep up with maintenance which will be the main key. They're great cars and very underrated
stock?
Long tube headers and exhaust/intake. Suspension work and tires
That doesn’t hurt the transmission
400k on original engine and transmission and 3 years of hard track days, so no... It doesn't hurt the gearbox as long as you drain and fill the atf routinely. I will be going 6spd manual conversion since the at gearbox limits the potential of the 1uz vvti
@@saeturn29 you have 400k miles on your SC?
@nate8466 yes over 400k
@ how many miles have you personally put on it? And what’s your cost of ownership during that time? My 1996 Lexus SC400 has 275k miles and since I take it to a shop I’m at around 4-5k in maintenance costs in less than 6 months of ownership
@nate8466 I can't recall how much I've put into the car but I've owned it since 2010. Biggest maintenance job i had done were timing belt assembly and radiator replacement. The rest were routine maintenance and a bunch of mods. I'd say easily 10k into including both sets of wheels (bbs/te37)
Bro thinks he’s driving a manual 🤣 😭
@@DaniG.German883 it helps keep it in the proper gear and works out so far 🤷🏻♂️
this comment is too cringe
AM I FUCKED IF GOTTA AUTOMATIC?
Huh?
uz?
@@bigboy8649 1uz vvti
man pretends he is driving a manual by putting it in neutral when traffic stops. get out. manual swap it.
Man is mad at someone enjoying their own personal car lol.
Just do a manual swap that was so cringe
Oops
Also, thanks for watching ;)
Np
@@saeturn29 manual swapping the 1uz is quite expensive I would love to with mine, but auto does the job 😀
Nice vid by the way mate
@@hudnora4164 no fr sound like a dickrider telling another man what to do with his wheels