rwd...yes another thread, new option? Options

[playr158]

Ok, so i'm the crazy mod whore. I like things that waste money and are more than unfeasible.

practical discussion:

for a RWD setup. who has experience with IS300s.
I have been thinking that their rear end might jus work.
$250 for a cross memeber
$300 for a diff
$100 for a drive shaft
then you need control arms, ect. but you get a rear end brand new for lets say under a grand including everything
size/dimensions/shape issues?

they have the toyota typical 3-point strut hats so they potentially up top could slide right in (as if that was a major obstacle )

discuss...

This post has been edited by playr158: May 13, 2008 - 8:30 AM

[playr158]

don't want to put domestic parts on an import.
attempting to stick to all toyota origin parts

hot rods and road course racing don't go together. IS300 = independant rear
plus if you use a blacktop beams its already matched to the IS300 rear in terms of gearing.
Domestic parts you have to start looking more into correct gear ratios, more custom fabrication and such.

my project actually has very little custom pieces that are completely distinct from anything else.


the blacktop is also a great NA road course motor (you don't need a billion and 1 horsepower) the ~200 some odd hp it produces is good + modifications it should be a great motor to use.

its not just about big hp #s, its about purpose building


and mentioning a V8 = retarded

This post has been edited by playr158: May 13, 2008 - 5:15 PM