Mobile phone warning

by parthiban, 30-06-2018, 07:47 AM

Read something quite alarming on the merc forums yesterday that I thought was worth mentioning here if you haven't heard it before. Basically a guy on there has been prosecuted basically for having his hand near his face!

He was pulled over saying it looked like he was on the phone, said he wasn't, phone was in centre console, no calls or texts in the history but he's still been sent a NIP. Now it's a fine and 3 points or take it to court.

And looking on the net it seems that this has become quite common, there are threads on pistonheads and many other places of very similar cases, and apparently the "using a phone while driving" penalty can have quite a substantial effect on your insurance premium.

I don't know what can be done really other than a suggestion over there which was to keep the phone in the boot so when they pull you over get out and take it out!

At least keep the phones out of reach though, either in your pocket or in the glovebox, don't put it in the centre console as it's too easy for it to look like you just dropped it in. Worth having a car kit of sorts too to use that as an argument as well.

This story has me completely shocked, it's like we're in the third world......clearly not far off the police accepting bribes to let you off......cared:

new phone.

by FirebirdPhil, 30-06-2018, 05:38 AM

Just got a new phone. It's an HTC Desire. Quite impressed with it but need a degree to work out all the features.

1JZ Powered IS200!!

by Sam B, 29-06-2018, 03:09 PM

Well its about time that i started a project page for this build!

as some of you may already know ive decided to go down the 1jz route, I have got too use to the power of my IS and defently want something knocking on 500bhp next year! now i was tempted to sell up and buy a BMW E60 M5! but after a bit of thinking! (about 6 months!) ive decided i cant give up on boost just yet!! or the flack id get for owning a BMW :Bazza: haha

Here is a basic run down on the plans! the bulk starting straight after JAE! as thats the last important show of the year IMO!

- Complete 1JZ convertion with 5Sp R154 gearbox
- Big single turbo convertion with completely new exhaust setup, Fueling, Standalone ECU etc etc!!
-Repainting engine bay completely gloss instead of the matt finish
- LSD!!
- and if there is money left a mahoosive brake convertion!

The aim is for 500bhp+ sleeper!! :biggrin:

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Well first off i got myself a very good condition 94' 1jz-gte from a Auto Soarer!! Only damage ive found from storage was the cam cover and powersteering pulley was bent.... shame but got it very cheap!





next i decided to remove the turbos so i can check them and put them up for sale as going for the big single! These turbos sold straight away!!.

Removed the cam cover to check cambelt over, Hydro fan pully and aux belt. the plan is to replace the water pump, remove the aircon, change the cams to HKS adjustables and HKS Cambelt!, single T3 turbo manifold with G S Racing HX35 turbo! (650BHP rating) along with the usual goodies!




Removed the aircon pump, The powersteering pump is supported by this so a custom bracket was needed. I wasnt too bothered about selling the pump so i took it apart and made a frankenstine style mount from its remains! works a treat!

Got the Hydro fan off and removed the belt. Removed the inlet manifold ready for my injectors etc. at the moment im planning on 850cc sards! with uprated pumps!

Now this next step is very important if your planning to do this build and replace the cambelt!(which you should seeing as its out IMO) The crankshaft pulley bolt is torqued to levels you would not beleive!! ive heard storys of people putting a breaker bar on it and cranking the motor!!(which obivously i cant do just yet!) i wedged the auto flywheel with a bar and used impact guns! breaker bars! a couple of lads on the end and nothing! its well known to be a right pain in the ****!!

i ended up getting it undone be using a ghetto style 5 ft pole on the end of the bar and she was away!! nightmare!!

Tarted it up with a bit of engine block black paint! nice n tidy





I sourced my R154 gearbox for quite sometime! so rare and most wanted silly money! but got a bargin priced one along with loads of goodies such as flywheel, standard clutch(which is no good for me!!) starter, slave cylinder, propshaft! was well chuffed! Its from a turbo supra so its the 7M-GTE Bellhousing.




After seeing that ellz was abandoning his 1jz build i managed to twist his arm for some cash + love to let me have some of parts! i got the JZ bellhousing, front sump convertion(which you need to clear the subframe! as this soarer version is a mid sump!) and one GS Inlet side engine mount!

now i wasnt to sure about these mounts i was defently temped with IS300 mounts but seeing as i got one of the GS from ellz ive decided to just find one more!



Next thing is to put the front sump on

i look forward to updating this page to hopefully give everyone a idea on the swap as theres a fair few people out there who have it done but no solid build on one! work will be a bit slow untill after JAE as want the car for that! and ive got a holiday to the states to fund before that :laugh:

hi and thanks for let me belong to your.....

by dadybik, 29-06-2018, 02:43 PM

Honorable club .I have a sportcross is200 2003 and i got used but seminew, the problem was from the first kilometer of my use i noted that eat a lot of oil, 2L in 1000km, fortunately the toyota changes the engine with a new one unit and now i am enjoying this marvelous car.

Thanks button

by parthiban, 29-06-2018, 12:09 PM

Not sure if we already have this, but is there an option to click "thanks" after a useful post - saves making a post that just says thanks

The Merc forums use the same board I think (it looks the same anyway) so the option I'm assuming is available?

futuremotorsports

by TimmyK, 29-06-2018, 10:35 AM

Has anyone had any delaings with this company?

JDM Covers

by TimmyK, 29-06-2018, 04:12 AM

Thought you guys may like this site:

http://www.lamin-x.co.uk/shop/clear.htm

They do JDM yellow covers too Had a set of blue covers for my CTR fog lights to stop them smashing. Very reasonable came next day with everything you need to fit them inc a knife!

Project Alexi

by TimmyK, 28-06-2018, 12:00 PM

Thought I better tell you abit about my car history and my current project.

Over the years I have owned some pretty cool cars starting with a fully modified C2 with various engine mods (custon manifold and exhaust system) and full body kit. I also have owned a 190 bhp Toyota EP82 Starlet and my last car was a 2008 FN2 Civic Type R GT (which i cant sell for love of money!)

After getting bored of the terrible ride on the CTR and build quality issues I decided to go for a 2002 Lexus IS200 SE in Stratcaron Blue. Only mods which were done by the previous owner was the wheels have been powder coated a slight gunmetal grey.













My first mission was to remove the grill and replace with a Sport grill which I got from Lexus Birmingham and had it sprayed and fitted.





I have also fitted 6500k Xenon headlight main and dibbed bulbs and pair of Xenon side lights. I have on order a set of TTE lowering springs and currently looking at the TTE exhaust.

Not really sure where I wanna go with this car as I have a 1973 Hillman Imp project car I need to start

Hi

by TimmyK, 28-06-2018, 11:24 AM

Hi everyone got told to join the site by Demon

Name is Timmy I own a 02 IS200.

O2 can shove it....or can they?

by Carpediem, 28-06-2018, 07:55 AM

When i took my iphone out on contract i took it on the £35 a month tarriff, which included a bolt on of unlimited texts for free.

I also asked is the £35 is the total amount i would pay, and the clerk told me yes.

looking at my bill it states

My tariffs - O2 35 on iPhone 24 Month : 18 Jun 10 - 17 Jul 10 £29.79
My monthly extras £6.38

which totals £36.17, so basic bill is £1.17 higher than the contract i signed.

then they are adding on VAT, taking the bill up higher.

Have i been mis-sold my contract? im rahter peeved that ive only just noticed, im forever downloading stuff so put it down to that, but the new way O2 break down the bill makes it very clear.

rant over