Auto owners - consider a grounding kit
Auto owners - consider a grounding kit
However after reading a few threads elsewhere about how it helps with shifting on the IS auto's I thought I'd give it a go.
So I grabbed a basic kit from ebay for £40. Its basically some guy cutting thick gauge speaker cable to size and soldering connectors on the ends, but that's pretty much what they all are.
Anyway, fitted it this afternoon and managed to get it installed without loosing power and resetting the ECU (so i could get a proper feel for any real changes). Here's what I noticed:
- Slightly smoother idle
- Quicker changes when using e-shift
- Slightly quicker at starting up.
- Ever so slightly improved throttle response.
Not bad for £40 I figured :p
Yeah yeah I know, grounding kits are generally perceived to be a load of loblocks.
However after reading a few threads elsewhere about how it helps with shifting on the IS auto's I thought I'd give it a go.
So I grabbed a basic kit from ebay for £40. Its basically some guy cutting thick gauge speaker cable to size and soldering connectors on the ends, but that's pretty much what they all are.
Anyway, fitted it this afternoon and managed to get it installed without loosing power and resetting the ECU (so i could get a proper feel for any real changes). Here's what I noticed:
- Slightly smoother idle
- Quicker changes when using e-shift
- Slightly quicker at starting up.
- Ever so slightly improved throttle response.
Not bad for £40 I figured :p
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lexus-IS200-specif...337wt_1139
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Sparkystav
25-09-2017, 12:13 PM #2This kit?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lexus-IS200-specif...337wt_1139
Read my thread here: The Evolution of my Turbo Lexus from NA-Supercharged-Twin Turbo-Massive Single
Please leave your comments.
heres the kit i got..its a voltage stabiliser
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TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more
stavs car was used for the making of that kit..
heres the kit i got..its a voltage stabiliser
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more
Marsdendean You must be referring to the IS300, as the IS200 Auto does not have e-shift?
yeah 300's dean you should get one lol.
good find jim may have to try this as its not super expensive.
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is300_dino
25-09-2017, 01:09 PM #4Marsdendean You must be referring to the IS300, as the IS200 Auto does not have e-shift?
yeah 300's dean you should get one lol.
good find jim may have to try this as its not super expensive.
jae 2010 best lexus category show and shine winner
jae 2010 ice outlaw award 2nd place
jae 2011 ice outlaw award 1st place
Sparkystav This kit?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lexus-IS200-specif...337wt_1139
Yarp thats the one matey.
Marsdendean You must be referring to the IS300, as the IS200 Auto does not have e-shift?
I actually didn't know that. Just assumed they were the same. You should still benefit from some of the other bits though I guess?
Sparkystav This kit?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lexus-IS200-specif...337wt_1139
Yarp thats the one matey.
Marsdendean You must be referring to the IS300, as the IS200 Auto does not have e-shift?
I actually didn't know that. Just assumed they were the same. You should still benefit from some of the other bits though I guess?
jimxms Yarp thats the one matey.
Should recognise the car in the pic then
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Sparkystav
25-09-2017, 11:14 PM #7jimxms Yarp thats the one matey.
Should recognise the car in the pic then
Read my thread here: The Evolution of my Turbo Lexus from NA-Supercharged-Twin Turbo-Massive Single
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hes a nice guy, very helpful i found
Read my thread here: The Evolution of my Turbo Lexus from NA-Supercharged-Twin Turbo-Massive Single
Please leave your comments.
Sparkystav
26-09-2017, 12:28 AM #9lol it was when i had the 1gfe.
hes a nice guy, very helpful i found
Read my thread here: The Evolution of my Turbo Lexus from NA-Supercharged-Twin Turbo-Massive Single
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lexus-IS300-2JZ-GE...53e24743f4
Unfortunately all the instructions were for a Supra, so I've taken some pics for the guy - maybe I'll get featured too :p
Here's the one I got:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lexus-IS300-2JZ-GE...53e24743f4
Unfortunately all the instructions were for a Supra, so I've taken some pics for the guy - maybe I'll get featured too :p
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