Hi All. i recently picked up a 2000 GS300. I wanted a reliable, smooth ride so what better than a 2j with silky smooth vvt-i.Going for the VIP look (rims, coilovers, tint, exhaust) I thought better open her up first and change all fluids,timing belt, plugs, leads etc.
fine so far but after further delving discovered the harmonic balancer was cracked. So a new one was fitted along with an original radiator and hoses as the original had a crack. Other work which was done all at once lists as follows;
New Optima yellow battery
New spark plugs and leads
Cleaned air mass meter and throttle body
New water pump, thermostat, cam and crank seals
New timing belt, tensioner and hydraulic tensioner.
Cleaned VVT-i controller filter.
New braided brake lines(bit better response over factory) and flushed brake system.
Installed 2nd hand TRD cat back exhaust.
Replaced both upstream O2 sensors.
Installed 2nd hand Cusco coilovers
New intank fuel filter
Installed genuine Pivot voltage stabilizer and earth kit.
Extra cold air ram and another hole cut into air box for added air.
Spare tire and tow bar removal (less 50kg)
Engine cover delete (heat soak)
After all this was done it really transformed everything about the car. drove like new and stopped a bit sharper. Exhaust isnt loud and really opens the 2j up. Especially up high as it now pulls like a kiddy fiddla at a wiggles concert after 80km/hr. Dont know if its the earthing kit/voltage stabilizer or extra air but i dont have to put my foot down as far on the loud pedal to invoke a response. Probably better on petrol too which is always 98 RON
extra cold air ram
Rims are SSR Viennas. 10's rear.9's front. (cant remember offset) Tires are Kumhos 225/40 R18 (f) 265/35 R18 ®
Future plans are tint, front lip (ordered from ebay and coming mid month) sound system upgrade, maybe a strut brace. bigger tires front to fill out guards and smaller ones rear to clear guards as scrapping occasionally.
Thanks all. comments and suggestions appreciated.
