The VW Ownership Experience...

by LexIS200Sport, 30-01-2022, 07:50 AM

This did make me chuckle slightly :p

Apparently it happened recently in Malaysia. Mind you, VW is marketed as a premium brand there. There is even a facebook group about this: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vw-Dsg-7-...7496142735

Lexus IS200 pink or red coolant?

by 1374lee, 27-01-2022, 03:48 PM

Been phoning around today for prices on service parts etc.Anyway my car is a late 2001 model.The dealership asked me did I want red or pink coolant as they said my car would be around the time they changed from pink to red.
I'm not sure what colour is in my car at present as it's really hard to say looking at it.
Which would you use and why?Will I require 2 litres or will I need 3 litres possibly?

Thanks.Lee.

Cambelt change & what O ring seal-IS 200

by 1374lee, 27-01-2022, 03:16 PM

I'm gonna get the cambelt changed soon,I was wondering what o ring seal needs to be change just below the cam cover.Anyone know which seal I require,is it the one on the cambelt cover? I beleive there are upper and lower seals?
Can anyone help,part numbers would be superb.

Thanks.Lee.

Is200 turbo short oil filter required?

by 1374lee, 27-01-2022, 03:13 PM

As above my car is the turbo'd so I need the shorter oil filter due to the sandwich plate fitted for my guages in the car.Basically the standard filter is to tall,so I need a shorter version.
Someone mentioned celica or supra but unsure what exactly I require.
Can anyone help please? If so have you got a part number by any chance?

Thanks.Lee.

Inspection done today on my is200

by 1374lee, 26-01-2022, 07:25 PM

Well,my mate who is an MOT tester did a bit of an inspection on my car today,looks good underneath.

All wheel bearings were fine and bottom ball joints seemed good.He did find though that the drivers front caliper is stuck on causing the pads to wear down more than the other side,disc is worn bad aswell due to the excess heat.Got to try and release the caliper now,if not then a new caliper it will have to be.

New front discs and pads now also required.



Thanks.Lee.

New front uprated brakes required is200

by 1374lee, 26-01-2022, 07:23 PM

As above,had a bit of an inspection on my car tody,drivers front brake caliper is sticking on,pads and disc that side are worn down.Anyway I need a good uprated set of discs and pads.Any ideas of what people use.

I know the Brembos seem good,what about pasds though,I am open to ideas but not EBC greenstuff pads.

Finally would you go for grooved or drilled discs or both together.I have my concerns about drilled discs as when they get older the holed tend to crack.Any thoughts on this would be great.



Thanks.Lee.

New Items for the Club Shop

by Lexuspat, 25-01-2022, 08:47 PM

Evening all,

We are looking at udateing the club shop with some new items.

so heres how you guys n girls can help.

what items would you like to see in the club shop and at shows for you to buy.

we have come up with a few ideas but if theres something you come up with then let us know and if theres plenty of interest we will look to bring those items to you.

what we are thinking so far:

1. Beanie hats
2. ID card lanyards
3. Umbrellas
4. Key rings

we are always open to new ideas so dont be shy and let us know

upgrading speakers

by Moley, 23-01-2022, 07:29 PM

When you up grade your speakers both front and back do you just pull out the wires from the old speakers and plug the new ones in ?
It might sound like a daft question but I'm asking it lol lol .

I've got new ones to fit that have been in a box in my shed for God knows how long! !!!

1jz gte with r154

by beamstezza, 23-01-2022, 01:34 PM

Can anyone tell me what it would cost for the 1jz with font sump loom remote shifter igniter etc etc

Im gone doing 1jz is200 this year iv been thinking about it and its definitely something i want mind you it will be a slow project as fund are tight.

Also all advice would be appreciated none of that internet larky tho first hand experience would be good.

Is there anyone who can take both looms and make me one for the standard 1jz ecu?

Who make the custom props?

Thanks.

Headrest Monitors

by jeffrosie, 22-01-2022, 09:35 PM

Fitting aftermarket headrest monitors.
How can I get the power/audio cable through the seat?
It travels through one of the headrest legs.