project IS200 LE
project IS200 LE
im new to the club but not to modding cars, had a few and spent way to much over the years :laugh: but its an addiction as im sure you guys know, this is my second lexus is200, my first was to replace my toyota supra as i needed a 4 door family car, it was modded but i decided to sell on when it got to 200k miles! ive owned this one for 8 months, bought it standard with full history 29k miles, its a 2003 is200 limited edition in kodiak metalic,full leather,hid headlights,all other usual bits
few pics of when i bought it....
![[Image: lex.jpg]](http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff400/bigste200/lex.jpg)
![[Image: lex2.jpg]](http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff400/bigste200/lex2.jpg)
then debadged, cat back cobra exhaust, daiyama coilovers,dotz gtr 18" alloy wheels,ultra light lug nuts,jdm grill
![[Image: 062.jpg]](http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff400/bigste200/062.jpg)
then i had to get all the disks and pads done, anit roll bars,full service, cambelt. water pump,k&n panel filter, spent alot of time and effort detaling and cleaning it to get it to a very high standard which paid off as i won best toyota/lexus class at thorseby jap show :wink:
bigsteve200
09-08-2018, 12:38 PM #1hi all
im new to the club but not to modding cars, had a few and spent way to much over the years :laugh: but its an addiction as im sure you guys know, this is my second lexus is200, my first was to replace my toyota supra as i needed a 4 door family car, it was modded but i decided to sell on when it got to 200k miles! ive owned this one for 8 months, bought it standard with full history 29k miles, its a 2003 is200 limited edition in kodiak metalic,full leather,hid headlights,all other usual bits
few pics of when i bought it....
then debadged, cat back cobra exhaust, daiyama coilovers,dotz gtr 18" alloy wheels,ultra light lug nuts,jdm grill
then i had to get all the disks and pads done, anit roll bars,full service, cambelt. water pump,k&n panel filter, spent alot of time and effort detaling and cleaning it to get it to a very high standard which paid off as i won best toyota/lexus class at thorseby jap show :wink:
Looking forward to seeing the developments on this car
![[Image: 027-2.jpg]](http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff400/bigste200/027-2.jpg)
![[Image: 063-2.jpg]](http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff400/bigste200/063-2.jpg)
decided i was not sure about the rear lights so got 80/20 splitts from the states
![[Image: 044-3.jpg]](http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff400/bigste200/044-3.jpg)
also front strut brace i wrapped in carbon, radiator cooling panel trd radiator cap
![[Image: 030-3.jpg]](http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff400/bigste200/030-3.jpg)
![[Image: 035-5.jpg]](http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff400/bigste200/035-5.jpg)
done blue smd dash upgrade and a few trd dress up parts inside aswell
![[Image: 037-1.jpg]](http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff400/bigste200/037-1.jpg)
im very happy with it, i realise its not everyone thing but every has there own taste, got top five at jap show finale show and shine at weekend and was very happy, got a few smaller mods planned in the near future and wanting to either supercharge or do a engine transplant long term but got a wedding to pay for first, i hope you all like
cheers
bigsteve200
09-08-2018, 12:47 PM #3then deicded i wanted to go to the next level on the body, got a vis front splitter, trd skirts which have had the "curve" smoothed out, trd rear skirt, impreza rear spoiler widend and flared,also got trd rear light covers
decided i was not sure about the rear lights so got 80/20 splitts from the states
also front strut brace i wrapped in carbon, radiator cooling panel trd radiator cap
done blue smd dash upgrade and a few trd dress up parts inside aswell
im very happy with it, i realise its not everyone thing but every has there own taste, got top five at jap show finale show and shine at weekend and was very happy, got a few smaller mods planned in the near future and wanting to either supercharge or do a engine transplant long term but got a wedding to pay for first, i hope you all like
cheers
![[Image: LexuS-Copy.jpg]](http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/Sparkystav/LexuS-Copy.jpg)
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Sparkystav
09-08-2018, 12:50 PM #5Looks great mate! nice touches
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bigsteve200
09-08-2018, 12:54 PM #6cheers mate, i also treated myself to a new number plate recently as its almost my 30th birthday :laugh:
Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
Very nice and very shiny , and some good mods that you have done there.
Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
sprinter2012
09-08-2018, 12:59 PM #8Commented on how much I like this car on your thread on the 'other forum', I think the new rear lights look much better :thumbup1:
Well done on the show and shine results
![[Image: FB_IMG_1474048273787_zpsnbfq6a3s.jpg]](http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee440/davis5835/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1474048273787_zpsnbfq6a3s.jpg)
Stunning car although I'm not a lover of large spoilers on the lexus but each to there own what TRD mods have you gone for inside.
Well done on the show and shine results
IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!
Modifications
Completed:
Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )
In Progress:
E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake
Looks good... :-)
IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!
Modifications
Completed:
Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )
In Progress:
E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake
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