1994 Lexus SC300 - Slide Ride

The start of the drifting affair coincided with Pfeiffer making his own parts for sale and the name Battle Version coming into being. He also procured a drift gig in RS*R's S2000, taking a win at the 2004 Need For Speed launch party at Irwindale. He subsequently spent two and a half years as one of the Formula D judges, but 2010 will see him back on the track in Tanaka Racing's Corvette, which leaves the SC featured here in something of a limbo.

'94 Lexus SC300
650 HP @ 7,500 rpm

Name.
Alex Pfeiffer

Age.
34

Hometown.
Walnut, California

Occupation.
Drifter/Racer/Fabricator

Build time.
Eight Months

Feedback.
alex@battleversion.com

Hobbies.
Drifting, video games

Quote.
"Projects like this are not easy. Don't attempt one unless you have a large bankroll Or you're good at building cars."

Engine Brian Crower 272-degree camshafts, crankshaft, connecting rods, valve springs, retainers; CP forged aluminum pistons; Bullseye Power S368 turbocharger; Tial V44 wastegate; Mishimoto intercooler, radiator, pipes, hoses, fans; Vipec V88 ECU; Aeromotive A1000 fuel regulator, fuel pump; limited-edition Battle Version exhaust; Nippon Denso spark plugs; AEM Twin-Fire ignition module; Earl's oil cooler

Drivetrain Competition Clutch clutch, flywheel; Kaaz LSD; B&M T-handle shift lever

Suspension RS*R I-Shock coilovers w/titanium springs; Battle Version rear traction links, rear toe links; custom Derlin bushings

Wheels/Tires Rays Engineering Volk Racing GTF wheels (18x9 front, 18x10 rear); Nitto NT05 tires (265/35 front, 275/35 rear)

Brakes Rotora 14-inch front rotors, 13-inch rear rotors, stainless steel braided lines, pads

Exterior AIT Racing front and rear bumpers, side skirts; Seibon TS-II carbon fiber hood, doors, trunk lid

Interior Sparco Corsa seats, 330mm steering wheel; Auto Meter tachometer; Battle Version six-point roll cage; G-Force racing harnesses; Summit Racing 15-gallon fuel cell