New ride, need some expert help!

[Gen3cruiser]

Hey guys,

I think I have my new ride in site, 1997 or 1998 ( can't remember) Lexus ES300. It's in perfect shape, my Grandpa is selling me his for a good price to help me out, so things are looking good.

So now I need help.

1.) Can I put my big brake kit on the ES300 from a Gen 3 camry? Pretty sure I can, asking to make sure. ABS won't affect anything with it will it?

2.) What are common problems with the ES300?

3.) What performance upgrades are there? Particularly is the supercharger compatible or just camry?

4.) Will Rims from a Gen 3 camry fit the ES300, offset wise? Or will they look funny?

I'm not a noob, so please don't treat me like one, I'm just new to Lexus.

Thanks for any help!

[jhbhatia]

1.) Can I put my big brake kit on the ES300 from a Gen 3 camry? Pretty sure I can, asking to make sure. ABS won't affect anything with it will it?

Yes, i think there are people who have put supra rotors in it too (but then you need the wheel upgrade to accomodate the rotors)

2.) What are common problems with the ES300?
NONE that i know

3.) What performance upgrades are there? Particularly is the supercharger compatible or just camry?

Is it vvti, then sorry....give a specific year, i know 97 didn't 99 had it!

4.) Will Rims from a Gen 3 camry fit the ES300, offset wise? Or will they look funny?

they will look good!

[Woogee]

1. i wouldn't be too sure about that. i thought they extended the chassis about 2 or 3 inches in 97 so it could be brand new hardware all around.

2. sludge problems. Just keep the oil changed regularly and on time and you should be fine.

3. there aren't too many performance upgrades out there. there is the TRD supercharger, but ehh 3 grand to gain 50-75 horses. i dont think so. 97 and 98 were non-vvti. you can get an intake and maybe custom exhaust done at a shop. but that's about all.

4. i'm not sure about Gen3 to 97 ES, but like i said, i think they may have stretched the chassis a bit... look into it. hope this all helps.