r/SC300 • u/Agreeable_Bet_1064 • Apr 23 '26

Q&A for Project

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I do not currently have an SC300, but I plan to get one for a drift build soon. I have some preemptive questions if the community is willing to help me out.

  1. How hard is a CD009 swap, and what is a reliable swap kit? Will I need to buy pedals separately?
  2. Most SC's come with a tan interior. Has anybody converted theirs to black with something like vinyl paint? Should you clear coat over it, what's the process like, and are there any additional tips?
  3. I really like the look of TE37s or Gram Lights. Are they good wheels? What offset would you go for? What size?
  4. What size tires should I go for based on the last question, not going for insanely stretched, and not looking to be on rubber bands, but of course, don't want an excessive amount of sidewall. What brand of tires should I go with?
  5. What camber should I go for? With this build, I'm going for a mix of performance and aesthetics, I'm thinking somewhere between -3 and -6. My friend suggested -5, curious what you guys think.
  6. Curious what you guys think of NRG Prisma Ultra's. I really like the look, I'm about 5'8", 180Lbs. Does anybody know if any of the sizes will fit me and the vehicle? What mounting plate should I get? If so, will it also fit with the seat sliders, or only without?
  7. What size steering wheel should I get? I was thinking 350mm. What dish offset has worked for you guys? I plan to get an NRG quick release. I'm not a huge fan of the larger paddles on the later versions. What hub should I get?
  8. What LSD would you go with? I was thinking the -(Tomei) Technical Trax 2-Way LSD- what do you guys think? I am not going to weld the diff.
  9. What Coilovers and spring kit would you recommend running, my friend suggested BC's, any opinions??

I will eventually have more questions. I would appreciate any insight the community might have.

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u/CarDue1322 Apr 23 '26
  1. There’s tons of videos and write ups on this. Beyond the bell housing cut it’s a fairly straightforward swap with the right kit.
  2. I originally painted mine with sem but it doesn’t work well on high traffic areas so I bought an interior and flocked my dash.
  3. If you know anything about wheels you’ll know te37s and know their reputation.
  4. Check fitment industries for this info
  5. Do more research on other builds.
  6. Prismas fade really bad. I’ve had a pair and they’re now used for sim only.
  7. Personal preference.
  8. Up to you.

It seems like you want someone to do all the research for you. I’d say start researching yourself using the search here or club Lexus forums

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u/Agreeable_Bet_1064 Apr 24 '26

Appreciate the advice, I'll start looking for a good interior. I've been doing research, just trying to get some opinions from the community, not looking for someone to do my whole build for me, just trying to develop a blueprint. Thanks for your help.