Newbee Jspec Andy's Mrs

by Jspec Ness, 14-08-2022, 03:56 PM

Hello all Im Vanessa. Some of you met me at JAE with Jspec Andy with the R33 Skyline. I Badly wanted to get into the Jap scene. Especially after JAE so last week Jspec Andy found this car and we went and got it. It is Mint :drool:

Honda Civic Type R EP3 2002 with 42,000 miles

Hi all... Skyline R33 GTR V-Spec here :-)

by SamSkylineST, 14-08-2022, 04:33 AM

Hi all, just wanted to post and say hello, just joined and happy to be here :-)

Hello All

by Lexus155, 10-08-2022, 12:12 PM

Hi All,

I am new at this forum. I have Lexus IS200 supercharger for 5years now.
Cheers
Bart

New Member

by madmik, 09-08-2022, 04:25 PM

Hey all

Finally got myself on the forum, been on the facebook page a while and looking forward to meeting everyone at the shows next year 🔰🔰🔰🔰🔰

Mik

New member

by Banjo, 09-08-2022, 07:37 AM

Hi everyone. Joined a few weeks ago.
I have a Lexus IS-F, Lexus LS400 and am waiting for a Nissan Stagea to arrive from Japan.
Wife's say's I've got too many cars. She's right of course. I've got a Chevrolet Astrovan also, but am trying to sell that. That make's it alright doesn't it?

Hi everyone

by adamhsn, 09-08-2022, 06:18 AM

New to the scene. I've got a lexus is200 in black currently the only mods are a jap speed cat back ss exhaust, a toyosport decat manifold, a piper cross panel filter and general small bits to tidy the car up a bit. I am now underway in a supercharger build so far I have got an Eaton m62 supercharger, BMW mini Cooper bypass valve, cone KnN filter, big intercooler, 150mm pulley and belt.

IS200 Caliente - Codename Dragon.

by sirlach, 08-08-2022, 11:21 AM

Hi everyone. Been lurking around looking for a suitable home for my new found Lexus fetish and the OJC sounds like just the ticket.

Greetings from the Colonies! Interested to hear from any other OJC members in Australia and look forward to meeting up.

I have never in a position to buy a car purely for myself until Jan this year. We had a disaster with a VW Golf MK V that cost us $10000 in repairs until we got rid of it. With 15K in my pocket (Yes...someone actually bought the Mk V off us...) I was looking for a reliable second hand car. So I drifted toward toyota and then graduated into Lexus. After prodding around and making some enquiries on some IS300's that had done 200K+, I saw this and it was love at first sight. :drool:



Its a 2002 IS200 Caliente Auto with 120K on the clock. The Caliente were a special edition with only 75 ever made. Mine is number 73. Nice to have a limited edition of something.





It has some nice touches like metallic pedals and scruff bar, leather steering wheel and a moonroof.

It was factory standard when I got it with the only thing the previous owner had done was put in a Kenwood CD Headunit with a fold out video screen and an amp.



It came with the Premium Sound package which I'm sure sounded great back in 2002 but now sounded a bit tired and flat. So rip out the old headunit, front and rear speakers. I replaced the Kenwood with a Pioneer AVH-X3600DAB (50W RMS) unit. It has all the mod cons like Bluetooth, Digital (DVB+) Radio, Apple and Android support. I bought a Double DIN adapter off EBAY (AERPRO LEXUS IS200/300 DASH FACIA KIT) but it turns out to be a bit rubbish as it leaves me no room for the faceplate and makes the head unit just sort of stick out like a sore thumb. Also has warped a bit. Will replace with something cleaner when I get funds for Audio Upgrade part 2. Put in a Pioneer ND-BC6 reversing camera which I can't live without now. . Installed a set of PIONEER TS-D1602R 60W RMS speaker in the front. Had to make a spacer but they do the job and are still in the original speaker grill which looks good. Left the factory tweeters in place as have not found suitable tweeters that can go in and not wreck the grille. In the back I put Pioneer TS-A6975S (90W RMS) 6 x 9s. Stupid me didn't measure properly as the whole in the back is actually for 7 x 10s. Luckily my auto electrician had an adapter that he could fit in which did the job nicely. Sounds nice and loud with clear bass. Audio upgrade phase 2 will involve AMPs and Subs me thinks.



Nothing to see here - move along.

As you can see nothing exciting has been added to the engine bay....YET. Aim is to save pennies and prostitute myself to save enough $$$ for a super charger. Needless to say that will take along time.

Other mods I have done so far

K&N Air Filer
Gates Timing Belt and new Water Pump
NGK Irridium Spark Plugs
Frameless Wipers
New Master Key (Previous Owner only gave me 2 valet keys.)
New Floor mats. (The Caliente badged mats had become ratty so had to replace the front ones with standard Lexus ones.)
A Dash Mat
Cabin Air Filter (Car smelled like old cigarettes in the morning. Was not nice. )

It is currently running a bit rich averaging about 15L per 100 Kms.I have replaced both the O2 sensors and the MAP sensor but the issue remains. I've just ordered some Denso spark plugs to see if I got a dodgy NGK plug. Also going to replace the fuel pump with an uprated one in preparation for the SC.

I have just ordered new Brembo front and rear slotted Disc's and Brake Pads to ensure quality braking.Will get the calipers painted red and lexus logos on them. Stay tuned for pics. Also ordered new KYB shocks and cornering feels soft and squidgy.

Next week I hope to purchase some new 18 inch RIMS and tyres to replace the 17 inch factory wheels. Again will post pics.

I'm going to keep with the red and black styling as much as possible hence the Dragon code name. As it is my daily driver I'm not going to do anything too radical with the engine, but as I love to tinker and optimise no doubt there will be plenty of mods down the line.

My UWCB Boxing match in November (Cancer trust Charity Event)

by FOSSIL FUELS, 07-08-2022, 06:05 PM

Thanks for taking the time to view the thread...



In November, I'll be taking part in a white collar boxing event at the Park Inn by Radisson in Bedford. All ticket sales and moneys raised both by the event organizers and myself, will be donated to Cancer Research.

Cancer affects a lot of lives and families everyday and guaranteed you will know someone who has been affected! so if you want to help and make a genuine difference to peoples lives. Please take the time to donate whatever you can.

https://www.justgiving.com/Robin-Milner/

There are around 60 fighters taking part in the event and a thousand odd people in the crowd, so the atmosphere is going to be electric and sure to be a buzz for all! so get involved!!



I've just completed my first week of training... Really enjoying it... Being pushed soo hard.

But it's all for a good cause.

Please donate what you can...
Show your support for...

Robin The Outlaw Milner

Hello everyone

by Craig's, 06-08-2022, 06:49 PM

Hi guys
My name is Craig if you didn't guess.
I have known about this club for a while but keep forgetting to get around to signing up.
And then my girlfriend (thing I chose right) spotted an is or altezza with the outlaw sticker and got me to sign up

I own a 200sx s14a
Very well set up car,not done by me but will be improved and maintained

I will try to get some pics up at some point, but I use my phone more than a computer.

Anyway I hope to join you for some events next year

Hey Everyone

by LegacyMike, 05-08-2022, 07:11 PM

Seen you guys at JAP FEST and have been meaning to sign up.
I've just finished building my legacy and wanted to get out to some meets and shows
im a massive jap fan but i like my unusual jap cars
i look forward to chatting with you guys
Mike