zee007

Welcome to the club Ivan,

There are a large number of tuning options available for the Altezza. You can spend small amounts (for minimal gains) to considerable cash for large gains (ie turbo/charger etc). Flywheel, exhaust, induction, manifold, coilovers, roll-bars etc are all available.

I would look around at different brands no matter what you want. For example, a HKS induction isn't as effective as a Blitz, but an Apexi/Trust may be louder. Same principle behind exhausts - TRD, Blitz, HKS, Apexi all do exhausts.

Take a look at the folloing site for an idea of all the tuning options available.

Click Me!

Hope this helps.

Zee :)

Turbo kits for the 'Tezza:

seen the following options are available through the LET'S ALTEZZA site:

a. Trust/Greddy kit - cost 230,000 Yen

b. Apexi AX53B60 Turbine kit - cost 428,000 Yen

c. Blitz Kit - cost 820,000 Yen

List of my mods - you may find something that takes your fancy Matt....

Performance: TTE Compressor, Special Edition HKS Super Power Flow Induction Kit, IS300 Cold Air Scoop, HKS Hiper Muffler Exhaust, HKS DB Boost Meter with Custom Pillar Pod, Greddy Full Auto Timer, Eibach Pro 30mm Lowering Springs, Cusco Front Strut Brace, TTE Uprated Anti-Roll Bars Front and Rear, Greddy Aluminium Rad Pipe, Cusco Aluminium Cooling Panel, EBC Turbo Groove Discs, EBC Greenstuff Pads, Polished Engine Components, Circle Earth Kit, Blue Samco Hosing, GT4 Denso Iridium Sparkplugs, TRD Oil Cap, TRD Rad Cap

Styling: 18" X 8j Hyper Black Mania Vermont Alloys (Wrapped in Avon ZZ1s), Blitz JDM Spec Front Bumper, TRD Side Skirts, TRD Rear Skirt, TRD Mesh Grill, Tom's Eye Lids, JDM Spec Quad Tail Light Conversion, IS200 LE Head Lamps and HIDs, Custom JDM Spec Smoked Front Fogs, JDM Smoked Tail Lights, Clear Side Repeaters, Black Chrome Calipers, Tinted All Round, De-badged, Jap Style Door Decals, TRD Shift Knob, JDM Short Aerial, JDM Dash Tray, JDM Non-Smokers box, Illuminated Scuff Plates, Alarm Mirror Closure, Front Armrest, Private Plate, Origin B2, Nokia Bluetooth Car Kit

I have done this to mine - in fact, I have done them to act as tail lights, brake lights and remain as fogs too!

Take a look HERE for detailed instructions on the conversion...

Zee. ;)

I read this on the UK forums Gav - absolutely fantatstic mate! What a great idea.... I look forwrd to having a drink there sometime next year bud...... :D

What a great statement Gav!

You will always be da man as far as I'm concerned....

I hope to meet you next year on my travels...

All the best to you,

Zee.

Very nice mate...

Can I ask why you are known as "green-eyes"? Is there any particular significance behind your green headlamps?

Nope - no need to do that.

All you need is a "speed limit defencer"....

Click Here to have a look...

Zee.

O + zee can u further explain wat do u mean by "EQUAL legnth manifold to obtain largest gains"

plz coz i dunt really understand...

THZ :)

Hi mate,

The Manifold or header is a main factor in tuning, if you are using the stock manifold then it's a pretty horrid piece of kit and a four/six branch equal length manifold will work great as this means the exhaust pulses arrive at equal spacing at the header.

Continue this with the same size as the header, say 2" into your down pipe and then a sports muffler at the rear.

Unless one is into racing then length and bore spacing it not TOO critical, but there is a formula for calculating the correct bore and length to obtain optimum power at a given RPM. Although, street cars operate at a wide band of power so it's not critical - just more benficial because you may get screwed into a poorly designed header.

Hope this helps.

Zee. :)

The main thing to look for is an EQUAL legnth manifold to obtain largest gains....

I've been flat out working in London for the last two weeks - holidays start on Friday though for two weeks.... Can't wait..... :D

The first picture looks great!

These actually look really good - there is a European member who has recently fitted some and they look great!

The front fog light numbers are also known as 9006

that looks fantastic....... B)

Tom's Eyelids on my car..........

Hey Zee, wanna go halves on buying the NZ National Bank from Barclays? You could move to NZ to manage it!

I'm on my way over mate.....!

Takakiara are excellent - I have dealt with them a lot over the last couple of years...... ;)

Yeah I've seen them before, they are just like flatlines one, but my ones are better because it curves so it looks more factory...my one also come with rear "L" logo and in the front its got a logo next to the lexus as well, will post pics up soon...

Matt

They sound GREAT Matt....... :D

I manage IT Controls, Governance, Compliance and Risk Management for an International Bank........ -_-

They look fantastic! Did you know you can Lexus caliper stickers from the club too...?

See the bottom of this page!

So my one modification would have to be the V8 engine then guys!!

Yep - would have to be an Ebgine Conversion - not sure if it would be a V8 or a 3Ltr Twin Turbo of some sort - but something that gives me a few more horses under the bonnet would be nice..... ;)

you know....I should have noticed that by now.Good spotting!

ps...Zee-Wasuuuuup! good to see ya down our ways.

Whats been happanin Gav?!?! Long time no hear mate.......

BTW - Nice article on your motor in the magazine mate - looked sweet.......

Zee B)

What a car................

That's a good point....... ;)