New VIP project GS300

by FOSSIL FUELS, 10-03-2022, 08:48 AM

Just about to take delivery of my new project...

With the IS200 being a daily i cant take it off the road to do engine swaps/turbo conversions i wanted something different...

whilst searching the internet over the weekend i came across a great starter project.





Has the 2JZ-GE engine which runs and sounds like brand new! And a good 35mpg + on motorway driving.

Very smooth and faultless auto box

All the electrics and added extras work perfectly fine

this is a very nice lexus finished in fern green met(rare colour) and cream leather interior,its in lovely condition throughout and has covered 148k,its mot October with no advisory's taxed end of august. It drives like a dream and is a real head turner.
A lot of extras from Lexus including touch screen sat nav, 6 disc changer, electric memory seats, electric steering wheel, Lexus uprated audio (provided by Bose), cruise control.

So far the modifications added include:
Custom made front lip
Smooth front bumper
Privacy tints
US spec led rear lights
Custom front grill
Wrapped center console
2.5" inch cat back straight pipe (i will be modifying these and will be putting on some twin tip silencers on.
19" Fuel wheels
BC coilovers
DAD table
Rolled front arches

Im not a big fan of the colour... so im in 2 minds about finding another GS and swapping over the mods or respraying/wrapping the car to suit.

Think i need to get some better pics when i get it home and do some photoshops.

cheers for looking
ROB

Tuesday night Reading Jap meet

by Tommo, 10-03-2022, 06:15 AM

So last week, I was invited to a Jap meet in Reading by a friend that owns an MR2. Was a great evening with an impressive turnout of about 50 Jap cars or varying types and ages. I took my camera along, and here are a few of the better shots.

































They're held monthly, and I plan to go again. Maybe not the next one, but definitely before the end of the summer. Anyone on here attended?

only getting hot air

by Moley, 08-03-2022, 10:11 AM

Hi folks. Just wondering if anyone can help with this.

My heater in the lexus will only blow hot air out of the vents in the dash.
Can't get air out of the ones for your feet or front windows.

Any ideas how to fix this ?
Oh and don't know if this is relevant or not but also the buzzer that tells you that you've left on your lights also dose not work.

These things are pisssing me off !!!!!

japfest

by navara man, 06-03-2022, 01:31 PM

Hello i bought my nissan about 6 months ago and want 2 take it 2 japfest 2 show it off can anybody help me 2 get a ticket pls

Amplifier wanted, what to go for?

by Morango, 05-03-2022, 04:55 PM

Hi,

I am looking for a couple of sub amps, one for a car and another for a 4x4.

The car has at the moment 2 alpine v12 4 channels running 1 alpine r type 12" sub and 4 vibe blackair speakers, i want to nick 1 of the 4 channels and replace with a good sub amp, not worried about looks or styling as long as it thumps and isn't overly expensive.

Also after just a cheap sub amp for the 4x4 (Toyota Surf) i have been using a Genesis mono to power a 12" fusion thing but i want the Genesis in the Lexus....

Hope that made sense

Anyway if anyone has anything half decent for sale or knows what to go for, please let me know

Cheers

Jack

Need to find a ignition live in boot of Lexus is200

by Millo73, 04-03-2022, 05:42 PM

As title states I'm looking for an ignition live in boot of my is200
I have looked at using the power from sat nav unit but want to check wire colouring to be sure

Any help would be great thank you

Gary


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Newbie with a Nissan

by Tommo, 03-03-2022, 07:20 PM

Hi all,

Recently acquired a 1996 Nissan Almera GTi after my previous car (a 1.5 Mk2 Almera) had a gearbox failure and terminal chassis rust. My old car was my first after getting my licence in 2012, and although was fine for me at the time, it came to be a bit dull and unfulfilling to drive.

This one isn't.



It had a couple of modifications when I bought it, most noticeably a stainless exhaust system and cone air filter. Other than that it's pretty much standard. I have some plans for it, top of the list being coilovers, as the ride hight (especially on the front) is ridiculous.

Found this forum online and thought it looked like a good place to sign up to! I'm already a member of the Almera Owners Club (albeit under a different username) and I recognised "FOSSIL FUELS" from the forum. Also met him a couple of times at Japfest last year, and AOC meets. I plan to be at Japfest again this year, so I might meet a few more of you OJC members there!

Hello

by Morango, 03-03-2022, 02:30 PM

Hi, I am Jack, live in rainham in essex, i have an IS200 and will add some pictures later.

I am looking to either supercharge or 1gz gte engine swap and i am really unsure which to go for... I have done engine swaps in cars in the past but i have heard the electrics can be a pain in the ****, also looking at people projects they all seem to be done ages ago.

I would love to do an engine swap but would need a fair bit of information help, especially getting parts i would need and on the electrics.

But in the mean time i may get a supercharger (if i can find one)

Anyway any help is much appreciated

Cheers

Jack

Back to Jap!

by Mikey, 03-03-2022, 10:57 AM

Got me a new motor for the summer :lol::lol::lol:

after i sold my IS200 as some may know






i bought a BMW E46 320d touring M Sport which was brill but having the work van now i dont need a estate car as the other half's car has enough seats for me her and little man now.






and now the new motor

VTEC YO!!!

Thanks to Dinho for the pics (d editor - Link)









Mike.

Window tinting film

by Almost Finished, 03-03-2022, 10:50 AM

Complete set for rear screen and rear side windows
Increases privacy and reduces headlight glare in rearview mirror whilst filtering 95-100% of UV and protecting interior from excessive heat
Self-adhesive and easy to fit, includes cutter and smoother
Size (cm):
- Rear film: 75 x 152
- Side film: 50 x 250
£4.99 from LIDL bargain.