The Smoking Tire: 2JZ IS300

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kevm14
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The Smoking Tire: 2JZ IS300

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=72wu2gnzl0U

Wish the title didn't say 550hp (it is 400 rwhp). Needs some suspension upgrades and a better clutch but otherwise seems like a solid car. And for $12k, it underscores the value in buying someone else's swap.
Bob
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Re: The Smoking Tire: 2JZ IS300

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I am going to take the Camaro out on some roads near where this was filmed today.
kevm14
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Re: The Smoking Tire: 2JZ IS300

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Wow, that's cool.

As good as I think the base V6 is, the 1LE will be that much better.

And if you like the platform, perhaps you should check out the ATS.

Thread content: the ATS is a good spiritual successor to the first gen Lexus IS in terms of weight and footprint.
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Re: The Smoking Tire: 2JZ IS300

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As we were discussing via text, I have increased interest in the ATS after driving the Camaro today.
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Re: The Smoking Tire: 2JZ IS300

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I put a bunch of stuff in the Focus RS thread on the ATS:
http://forums.kevinallenmoore.com/viewt ... =ATS#p7481

Still isn't in your Rondo replacement thread...oy.
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