zee007

On the 1G-FE there is water temperature, battery and fuel consumption gauges. On the 3S-GE, there is water temperature, battery and oil pressure level (hence the symbol with the oil can and the drip).

This is straight from the manual. :-]

Nice one.... :)

Arent the fogs a bit to bright though?

Would piss off following motorists

The rear fog lamps should be the same wattage as the brake lamps @ 21W B)

That's correct - the bulbs are the same, but the reflectors in the fog lights are slightly different, and therefore slightly brighter.... but not irritating for the guys behind in most cases.....

I thought it was a water temeprature gauge - not oil temp....

It is in Europe - I have a seperate oil temp gauge...

whoa! 250 GBP!!! thats even more expensive than TRD Shipped! TRD ones are 38,000 Yen, I would go for TRD guys!

Matt :)

yeah - the TRD one looks good.... I spoke to them early last year, but they weren't sure if it fitted the IS200, and I've heard it's very stiff... But worth it if it's cheaper!

Zee. :D

CLICK HERE for a detailed instructions on what to do if your key is stuck in the ACC position!

Zee. ;)

I have a B&M quickshift fitted - reduces through by nearly 50%, but is a lot tighter/stiffer change.... a lot more positive......

Hi zee007:

So B & M has made a quick shifter specifically for IS200/Altezza 6MT!?

How much did u pay for ur B&M quickshifter?

and Is it easy to install? can be DIYed?(need to drill any holes or cut any thing?)

also can it be changed back to stock shifter easily?

thanks very much!

SSML

Yes - the B&M quick shift is specifically designed for the IS200/Altezza.

It was around £250 sterling and I installed it myself in the dark - took me no more than 30 minutes. It came with instructions, and all the new bolts etc. Very easy to fit and is all done inside the car (no need to cut holes or drill - direct replacement).

You can swap back to your stock shifter easily when you come to sell your car!

It is a short throw and will take some getting used too, and its difficult to engage reverse, but VERY positive. I like it - others may not.

Here's a piccie for you: :)

Zee. B)

Ahhh, the trusty wee TRD oil filler cap. Just got one, and looks very nice (ra ra)

But:

1. Very expensive for a little bit of billeted steel.

2. Dont take it off to show your mates after youve been running the car for a while, as it gets really f****n hot. (and no, I am not a rocket scientist)

3. Bloody TRD wording faces backwards when screwed down (this one really pisses me off!!!).

3 VERY true points - very well made...... :D

I have a B&M quickshift fitted - reduces through by nearly 50%, but is a lot tighter/stiffer change.... a lot more positive......

it look cool,is it a BLITZ grill?

yep - looks the same....

They changed the Sport suspension after 2001 (15mm lower and a little firmer)...

The TTE S/C is a nice and easy bolt on option with good power gains for the money.

Adding 32% more power, and 27% more torque to the IS200, the bolt-on supercharger kit will transform the baby Lexus into the car it should have been.

Increase in power approx: 36.8Kw

Increase in Torque approx: 50Nm

Improved accleration: 0-100km/h by 2.2 secs

Improved accleration: 40-120km/h by 3.2 secs

Improved accleration: 40-160km/h by 7.9 secs

This kit is also known as the TRD kit in Europe and is available from your Lexus dealer...

Standard plugs for a Tezza/IS200 are Denso Iridium...

HKS Surefire Iridium Sparkplugs (and get a slightly cooler running temp rating too....)

Keith is correct - check after a few days. I changed my rad hose for a Greddy aluminium one, but my pipe has a bleed valve on it...

Monitor it over the next few days and let us know how you get on...

All the rear view mirrors in the IS's/Tezza's should hang from the roof......

Just an option - consider changing your spark plugs for cooler ones - may help....

Good idea, we have something similar on the UK forum - so I'll kick off..... :D

Zee (male)

Single and 3 kids (I'm godfather to them all - not my own!)

26

Work for a Bank as head of European Enterprise Risk Management/IT Controls and Governance

Nottingham/London, UK based

Had my IS200 Sport Supercharged for over 2 years

Minor mods can be viewed in my garage below.... spent far too much...

The Snow Button is a waste of time. It basically enables you to control your Clutch/Revs in bad conditions to limit wheel spin.... it doesn't work!

Apexi Coilovers eh? Average price for copilovers in the UK are around £1200 so you got yourself a cracking set-up there mate... :)

Hope you are enjoying your time in Japan mate - I'm sure the Tezza will help improve your experience......! B)

Welcome to the club Henry - nice choice of colour mate........! ;)

Welcome to the club buddy....! :D

I've just got factory shocks with King lowering springs and strangely enough its alot better with four people in the car, with myself it rolls and isnt to good at handling around corners, its alright unless you push it real hard where you could possible ge in trouble, so with anti roll bars, is there just front and rear "zee007" and would cusco be a good option?

....Hayden

Hayden,

The uprated anti-rolls are indeed for the front and rear (they come as a pair). The standard anti-rolls are hollow, thin and generally "flexible". Thus, the uprated ones are heavier, thicker and reduce roll considerably. Cusco are an excellent brand - I know Eibach do them too...

Cheers

Zee

I have standard Shocks but Eibach Lowering springs at the moment. I have ordered and will be getting fitted TTE (Toyota Team Europe) Coilovers in Germany at the beginning of March (Driving over!).

Remember, if you want an improvement in handling, consider uprated anti-roll bars too - not too expensive but a HUGE improvement in handling.......

Welcome to the Club! Keep that yellow Tezza shining..... ! :D