norgan

me to sent you my email address. Thanks

Sorry for the delay, here is the online manual: http://bahamutcars.free.fr/workshop/IS_98-05/

Hey guys.

I recently upgraded to an IS250 from an IS200.

On my 200 i had a hks hi-power silent. I took it off the car to trade it in to sell to someone who will appreciate it.

Click here to see what i had to say and web sites about the product.

All receipts available from the importing from HKS japan.

Full exel back? how much do you want for it?

i dont knowi of anyone who has used a cheap chip. from what i know there is no chip mod available only ecu add-ons like the apexi safc-II and power fc.

SOLD! lol ;)

Hi,

first of all thank you very much for this fantastic page. I’m really impressed about the discussions and the solution I saw over the last few years. But the often asked questions were not really answered for me yet.

Is it possible to connect an iPOD directly on the OEM stereo, without opening and modifying the radio?

And is it possible to control the iPOD over the stock headunit, while the POD is remaining in the glove box?

Since last week I can say:

It is possible, the sound is great, the control works perfect and the iPOD charge while connected!!!!

I found the solution in the American LOC. There is a little company in California called Grom Audio. They produce like Dension (ice link) AUX and iPOD adapter for OEM stereos. You can imagine that couldn’t believe my eyes when I was checking the compatibility list and found the IS300 from 1999 – 2005 on it.

http://gromaudio.com/index.html

I knew from former searches to find a possibility to connext external sound sources to the stock headunit that only one harness of the backside of the radio was equiped with a plug. The relevant 12 line karness where GromAudio wants to connect their interface were empty. So it was easy to plug the grom adapter inside and it just works!!!

So connection is possible :D Let have a look to the features:

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Toyota / Scion / Lexus GROM for iPod interface(GROM-IPOD-TOY)

-Original harness to connect to iPod (dock in cable)

-Original harness to connect to the back of the stereo

-Direct connection to the car stereo. CD quality sound

-Full control from car stereo or steering wheel

-Charge iPod while operating

-Most Toyotas, Lexus and Scions supported (year 98+)

-In-dash 6-CD will remain working !

It provides direct audio interface to a car stereo via the CD changer port. GROM Audio interface insures CD quality sound from iPod to car stereo speakers. It allow to "fool" your stereo into thinking that fully featured CD changer is plugged in. This way you can have thousands of tracks divided into playlists or full shuffle mode if you wish. Endless amount of music !

- Direct connection from iPod to car stereo provides CD quality sound

- GROM Audio translates button presses from your car stereo or steering wheel to the particular command iPod can understand

- Enables easy integration into the car system. Place it anywhere, control from the car stereo

- Charges iPod while connected

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Main distributor for the grom audio adapter is

http://indashpc.org/new/index.html

where you can order the iPOD interface (Toyota / Scion / Lexus GROM for iPod interface(GROM-IPOD-TOY) for just $ 79.

http://indashpc.org/new/ipod_adapters/grom-ipod-toy.html

The product details are as follow:

Direct audio connection will ensure the best sound quality non compromised by FM transmitter or cassette adapter. Just plug the adapter into the back of your stereo (or in the trunk), connect it to your iPod and enjoy crystal clear sound and full control ! Ultimate iPod integration solution will provide the following features:

- Integrate your iPod into car audio system easily

- Get CD quality sound from the iPod through existing car stereo

- Control and operate your iPod with car stereo buttons or steering wheel controls

- Convert iPod into virtual CD changer

- Disk 1 allow to control iPod from its clicking wheel. Select your music from iPod and have it played. Stereo will control iPod

- Disk 2-6 mapped to playlists you create on iPod. Full control from car stereo. The following information is displayed: Disk #, Track #, time etc

- MIX, REPEAT work as usual

- SCAN allow to skip +-10 tracks for faster navigation

- Playlist positions are preserved for fast operation

- Shuffle songs, switch between tracks, playlists and adjust volume - all by using head unit controls

- Have your iPod charged

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My package was delivered about one week after ordering. For $79,99 the package contents:

• Car stereo adapter in plastic enclosure
  
• OEM compatible harness to connect to the back of the car stereo
  
• iPod dock in cable (gen 4 and up iPods)
  
• Installation manual
  

I installed it in just one hour due to the OEM compatible harness an it just works!!!!!

The OEM stereo knows right now the following things:

• FM button -> regular Radio
  
• Tape button -> Tape
  
• Disk button (first time pressing) -> internal CD-Changer (on the left side of the display you will see then “CD”)
  
• Disk button (second time pressing) -> external CD-Changer -> Grom Audio iPOD interface (on the left side of the display you will see then “CD1”)
  

Even if your internal CD changer has an ERR3 fault it should run because the solution activate the EXTERNAL CD Changer control.

One special thing is maybe interesting for people who are planning to buy an iPOD but do not own one so far. They can also order the IPOD interface from Grom Audio and and add an extra cable called (AUX RCA cable + 3.5 mm phone jack (Cable-AUX-C)) for only $4.99

http://indashpc.org/new/accessories/cable-aux-c.html

This cable can be plugged into the iPOD interface box – instead of the iPod dock in cable – and allows you to listen to music from your regular mp3 player (without control from OEM stero for sure).

After I found out that the Grom box was working fine the next challenge was to find a place were I can store it.

After searching an testing a little bit I remounted the OEM stereo, lifted a little bit up and stored the box in the empty room o the left hand side inside of the middle console (on a LHD car it is on the right hand side). The place is perfect because it's close to the glove box where the player is stored and you can grab from the passenger side behind the middle console and change the iPOD cable against the regular AUX one if needed.

Another thing is that if your using the interface in the simple mode (disk 1) – in advanced mode you can surf with your stereo thru the play lists 1-8 - you can select manually on your iPOD every other play list over #8 for example play list 18 and navigate then with your stereo controls (track back and forwards) thru the tracks.

I hope this helps you to get mp3 in you car without loosing the original design inside of the car. If you have further questions, please ask.

The best – even it’s more iPOD nano 3. Generation specific - at the end. I’m an absolute electronic music fan. Due to this reason it was always a pain to listen to gapless mixed electronic sampler in mp3, because you hear a short break after each track. Right now with my new nano gapless play is POSSIBLE

So electronic beats, gapless played for hours in my Lex with full control over the stock headunit with a nonvisible iPod……could it be better?

Best Regards from Berlin – Germany

Sonnet

P.S. My Car has a 9 speaker Stereo with satnav and nav works with this solution a usual :-)) When beeing in iPod mode with satnav running, the driver side speaker fades out the music from time to time, so that you can hear the voice of the navigation lady as usual. After the orders were given the speaker switches back to the iPod music. Wonderfull!!! It works like factory build!!!

P.P.S. Unfortunately I did not find out jet how to post pictures in this board. If someone of you could help me I will add some interesting picture the show you how my adapter was fitted and that all IS stereos seems to have the relevant harness on the backside.

i have a grom unit and the second gen units are quite good, they support mp3 via any usb storage device, including a phone in mass storage mode. aux in via 3.5mm stereo jack and ipod. it can be selected between modes, sounds better then cd and works well.

very occasional freezes but then again i run 320k mp3's, all it requires is to be reset (power off and on).

all in all for the price it's a fantastic solution, i have a 120gb hdd with hours worth of music and i find myself never using the radio or cd anymore :)

Here is a link to the chip i am looking at:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/15BHP-Module-Chip-L...=item2eaa0f6d88

Im not sure if its safe to use it in a stock IS200 Legana....Im a newbie who just bought an is200 the other day...Can someone help me out here...Help will be much appreciated!! :D!

from what i know of these it is simply a resistor or sorts that changes what your air flow meter reads forcing the ecu to pump more fuel, it's not that simple to get better performance however.

The only two simple options i know of are the Apexi power FC or SAFC II. these both allow a programmable fuel mapping and will get better economy and performance.

ask yourself "if it seems to good to be true, can it really be true" especially for that price! i'd be very wary of it. do they warrant any damages to your ecu as a result of this cheap device shorting out or damaging your cars ecu?

Hi guys, need a wiring diagram and/or fitment instructions to fit Apexi S-AFCII to IS200 2003 auto.

Been trolling the net and can;t find anything that matches and gives me all pinoutsw required for this install.

i went to the local lexus dealer and got a photocopy of the 5 or so pages showing all ecu wiring and some additional explaination fo what values to expect at certain pins.

I will make a pdf copy of it when i get back to work, let me know if you need a copy and i'll be glad to send it on.

Yea, from all the new reading i have done it looks like thats what i'll need to do.

although, i think i want to go with the 2JZ-GTE, i don;t know alot about cars, but from what i can gather it's the same as the 1JZ just with twin turbos bolted on, is that correct? is there anyone in australia, or more specificly in canberra that has had this done? a few other questions:

who should i speak to about getting this done? i don't want to do it because i know alot about car sound systems, but no engines, so i need a pro.

what sort of things will need to be modified? (apart from loosing the engine, obviously)

and what kind of cost? i have found a few 2JZ-GTE engines for sale second hand, which i'm fine with, how much for a new one (if they exist) how much for the complete engine, (and new gearbox, diff if needed) would it all be?

its bucks but worth it.

easiest way to go is a 2jz VVTI SINGLE turbo!!!

the twins dont really fit and to get mine passed the engine mounts were offset on the front.

have you got an auto or a manual is200?

if manual get a vvti single turbo 1jz or a single turbo 2jz with an R154 gearbox (the 160 from the new supra doesnt fit with out some bashing)

you can make the computers work together (you need both)

im still having a few issues with AC trigger but im working on that this weekend

if you get a 1jz make sure you find a front sump for it (get a chaser halfcut and then find a front sump and bolt on) as i needs to fit over the crossmember

"whatthe" on toymods has had a really nice one in the passed making 300RWKWs

in short, motor, gearbox, 1jz ecu, intercooler, mounts, front sump, swearing but leading to awesome. haha

mine has a 1jz twin turbo from a JZA70 half cut - the older ones have stronger internals so if you go a single turbo setup on it will make nice power - i had to leave mine stock to get it passed in sa other wise i would have had jza70 halfcut, a haltech ecu, single turbo (gt35r),

also getting hipermax II's for it soon so it will be kickass

spent about $3500 (halfcut), $2000 (parts and stuff), mate helped me so it was about $1600 in labor)

hope this helps!

Hi all

I am also new to this site and am in the same position i have a 2000 IS200 stock, Auto. I want to do a manual conversion and make it a turbo. What advice can you give me? I also dont know a huge ammount about cars. Anything would be much appreciated.

LOL ok i will tell you this but only because it has godo shock value...i priced a 2j crate motor from lexus, even the lexus guy found it hard to tell me....

......

brand new......

$24000!

yes $24K, that's whay my is cost me! lol

Hi All

I am a newbie so shoot me if this question has been asked before

I have a stock 2000 IS 200 it is auto and i want to convert it to a manual. How much am I looking at to get this done and what parts would I need? Also does anyone know of contacts in Wellington New Zealand that are in the know and would be able to carry this owrk out at a reasonable price? Am also looking to put a turbo or SC in once the conversion is done.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

i am considering this myself, let me know what you find out please :) i saw a manual box going for 1200 pounds in the uk, would cost quite a bit to ship it hear. i think the supra box might be an option from what i have read.

Hey guys bought an altezza with a few after market parts. I'll be updating it shortly with more.

HKS exhaust - $300 or trade with your original exhaust + $150. The exhaust is from the muffler back if u know what i mean.

Feel free to contact me via email

enquiries@myfotobox.com.au

0411348583

bugger i just got an exhaust. so it's an axel back? from the resonator back to tip including rear muffler?

Hi guys, need a wiring diagram and/or fitment instructions to fit Apexi S-AFCII to IS200 2003 auto.

Been trolling the net and can;t find anything that matches and gives me all pinoutsw required for this install.

We worked it out, it is all wired up/in now. Going on the dyno tomorrow.

Thanks anyway, i will post some pics of the mods i have done over the weekend for everyone to have a look at.

MattD

what were the pinouts? i am trying to fit an safc II to my 03 auto is200.

pins required are:

Connect the red wire to the power supply.

Connect the green wire to the engine rpm signal wire.

Connect the gray wire to the throttle signal wire.

Connect the black wire to the ground wire.

Connect brown wire to the ground wire.

Connect the purple wire to the knocking signal wire ・・・※

※For models with a single knocking wire.

Connect the purple wire directly to the knocking signal wire.

※For models with multiple knocking wires (knocking signal 1,

knocking signal 2, ・・・)

Refer to page 11 without making any connection at this time.

front bumper?

i'll take the exahust, where you at?

Hey Jim....

How much for the SAFC II and exhaust, without the intake ?

or you willing to sell separate ?

how much you want for exhaust only?

Kings springs lowered by 45mm, carbon eyelids, rear spoiler and sunroof 2003 model sports luxury GXE10 MY02. 170K on the clock.

3 owners only looking to swap to manual of similar specs. or will consider sale.

Hey ppl,

Wtb IS200 standard front and rear springs pref in syd but im not fussed about freight.

email chrisrossi87@hotmail.com or call Chris 0401176947.Thankyou

Hi Chris, i have a set of stock springs if you want them.

3 dark blue skirts that clip under front bumper going cheap as well 2 drivers side 1 passengers side brand new never used oem, $150 the lot.

email me on g10101@optusnet.com.au

for which model Gary?

**SHELL V-POWER

**BP ULTIMATE

**CALITEX

I was BP Ultimate all the way but lately i have been running Shell VPower and i have to say it is my new number one, as much as i hate running shell fuel it is the best performance.

BP is close second, lets hope they do some development on it soon.

If i have to Caltex Vortex fuel is my next choice.

**SHELL V-POWER

**BP ULTIMATE

**CALITEX

IMO Shell is the worst fuel on the market, always has been. I use BP Ultimate and no other in any of my cars, i will even run them empty and drive past several servo's to find a BP.

Thanks for the advice. Yes it is auto. I have just put new plugs in and had auto serviced. I will change to hi Octane and change Engine oil to fully synthetic and see what happens. Thanks again.

i had bad lag and realised my throttle cable was loose and needed adjusting. check this first it may be your issue i have exact same model with auto. the response is almost instant now that i have wound up the adjuster on the throttle ;)

Make:

Toyota

Model:

Starlet

Series:

GT Turbo EP82

Year:

1990

Rego # :

aib-17y

Engine:

1.3ltr

Body:

Hatchback

Gears:

5

Colour:

Black Green Metallic

Transmission:

Manual

Odometer:

170,000

Drive:

Front wheel drive

Fuel type:

Petrol

Condition:

Very Good

Pocket Rocket - Ultra Reliable - Great Economy

EP82 model

Can this really have all that, yes, 450km+ to a 30l tank with a start first time every time powerful engine that puts out 138+BHP and makes this hot little car go from 0-100 in under 6 seconds and sends it down the quarter mile at ~13.5-14 secs.

Positrack TRD LSD gearbox to get the power down to the wheels right.

Too many extra's to list but i'll try:-

Kaikamoto 2.5" Exhaust with 4" dump pipe - blows nice little blue flames :)

Full TOMS front spoiler - This car looks like a V8 Supercar coming up behind you!

Enki 2 Piece wheels

Autometer Liquid Filled Boost gauge

HKS intake with cold under guard setup

HKS EVC for full range boost control

Front mount intercooler (both supra and gt4 provided)

Razo Race pedals

New Engine with spare engine, turbo and full set of suspension (engine has only done 10k kms

Exceedy Race clutch (no warranty, full race job)

GAB Super front shocks with 4 way damper adjustments

SARD Race BOV

Full set of engine mounts brand new genuine toyota

MOMO Race/air/leather steering wheel with matching Race air carbon Shift knob

Pioneer Gold series 4" coax in front with "blue" pioneer 6x9" in rear and dual bandpass mtx 10" sub box running off a 4x150w RMS and 2 x 200W RMS amps and Full face motorised Pioneer deck and 6 stack cd under seat.

Reluctant sale but sadly i must sell it, recently spent 5K to bring it up to current regulations including full sash rear belts.

It almost makes me cry to have to sell this but current finanical situation means i must sell it. This is a hot little car and has served me well, you will not be dissapointed guarentee'd!!

email nath@norgan.net for more details

**Figures are taken from factory and test sources of other starlet GT Turbo's and are quoted to give you an idea of how fast this little beast is.

bump!! come on guys this is dirt cheap

still for sale?