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now im confussed, is200/300 questions

now im confussed, is200/300 questions

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D1 RWD
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25-08-2016, 12:24 PM
#1
right after being on here the last few days im not sure if an altezza will feel to under powered for me and but after reading other threads im confussed about the is200/300 so i need a few questions asked

whats the difference in the 2 cars ?

whats the engine spec/size of the 300 ?

does the is300 also come as a altezza equivilant spec (same enigne) ?

are the is300's JDM imports only

whats the standrad power of a is200 + is300 ?

also has anyone got pics of the different varients and altezza kitted cars (not standard/oem or TRD kits though)

thanks:thumbup:

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D1 RWD
25-08-2016, 12:24 PM #1

right after being on here the last few days im not sure if an altezza will feel to under powered for me and but after reading other threads im confussed about the is200/300 so i need a few questions asked

whats the difference in the 2 cars ?

whats the engine spec/size of the 300 ?

does the is300 also come as a altezza equivilant spec (same enigne) ?

are the is300's JDM imports only

whats the standrad power of a is200 + is300 ?

also has anyone got pics of the different varients and altezza kitted cars (not standard/oem or TRD kits though)

thanks:thumbup:


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Sparkystav
Administrator
14,683
25-08-2016, 12:28 PM
#2
The Altezza was 2 specs in engine,

AS200 which is the 2litre 6 cylinder 1gfe 153bhp version
and the RS200 was a 2litre 4 cylinder 3sge 210bhp version


The Is200 only came with the 2litre 6 cylinder 1gfe 153bhp engine same as the AS200

the IS300 comes with the 2jzge 3 litre engine and about 200bhp

the IS200 and 300 are uk cars by Lexus, The altezzas are Toyota imports

As for Spec, the Altezzas had cloth and not many toys.
The "s" spec IS200 has cloth and not many toys.
The "se" and "sport" IS200 have half leather and lots of toys (Sport had LSD and a couple of other bits)
The 300 has full leather and lots of toys.

Hope that helps

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Sparkystav
25-08-2016, 12:28 PM #2

The Altezza was 2 specs in engine,

AS200 which is the 2litre 6 cylinder 1gfe 153bhp version
and the RS200 was a 2litre 4 cylinder 3sge 210bhp version


The Is200 only came with the 2litre 6 cylinder 1gfe 153bhp engine same as the AS200

the IS300 comes with the 2jzge 3 litre engine and about 200bhp

the IS200 and 300 are uk cars by Lexus, The altezzas are Toyota imports

As for Spec, the Altezzas had cloth and not many toys.
The "s" spec IS200 has cloth and not many toys.
The "se" and "sport" IS200 have half leather and lots of toys (Sport had LSD and a couple of other bits)
The 300 has full leather and lots of toys.

Hope that helps


OutlawJapClub Admin Team

Dan_Turism0
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2,825
25-08-2016, 12:30 PM
#3
stav pretty much has it mate, although I thought the 2JZ-GE is also vvti and putting out about 225bhp?

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Dan_Turism0
25-08-2016, 12:30 PM #3

stav pretty much has it mate, although I thought the 2JZ-GE is also vvti and putting out about 225bhp?


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Dan_Turism0
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2,825
25-08-2016, 12:43 PM
#4
one thing I will say is the altezza is easier to tune with a wider variety of parts available

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Dan_Turism0
25-08-2016, 12:43 PM #4

one thing I will say is the altezza is easier to tune with a wider variety of parts available


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russelllinn
Posting Freak
1,034
25-08-2016, 12:51 PM
#5
Links to specs from other site, no altezza though but Stav covered it well. Mines an IS300 if you wanna look at my pics.

Lexus IS 300

http://lexusownersclub.co.uk/articles/UK...0IS300.pdf

Lexus IS 200

http://lexusownersclub.co.uk/articles/UK... IS200.pdf
russelllinn
25-08-2016, 12:51 PM #5

Links to specs from other site, no altezza though but Stav covered it well. Mines an IS300 if you wanna look at my pics.

Lexus IS 300

http://lexusownersclub.co.uk/articles/UK...0IS300.pdf

Lexus IS 200

http://lexusownersclub.co.uk/articles/UK... IS200.pdf

D1 RWD
Member
56
25-08-2016, 01:49 PM
#6
it seems most of the is300's are auto's aswell:crying:

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D1 RWD
25-08-2016, 01:49 PM #6

it seems most of the is300's are auto's aswell:crying:


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alamkhan3980
Senior Member
368
25-08-2016, 02:53 PM
#7
All UK spec IS300's are auto.

They do a manual version in the US.

[SIZE="1"]Lexus IS300 Navigator
Engine: ITG ProFilter, Joe-Z Intake Pipe, Custom HKS Super Drager Exhaust, TRD Oil & Rad Cap & Grounding Kit
Suspension: BC Racing Coilovers, Hotchkis ARB's, Chassis Braces & WIM Geometry
Wheels: 18" OZ Ultraleggera & Falken ZE912 Tyres
Styling: Seibon Carbon Fibre Bonnet, Figs Bonnet Struts, Sports Grill, Repositioned Horns & SS Dials
ICE: JVC KW-AVX720 HU, Hifonics ZXI 6410 Amp, MB Quart RUA 216 2-Way Components, StealthBoXz with Infinity 12" Sub & Reverse Camera[/SIZE]
alamkhan3980
25-08-2016, 02:53 PM #7

All UK spec IS300's are auto.

They do a manual version in the US.


[SIZE="1"]Lexus IS300 Navigator
Engine: ITG ProFilter, Joe-Z Intake Pipe, Custom HKS Super Drager Exhaust, TRD Oil & Rad Cap & Grounding Kit
Suspension: BC Racing Coilovers, Hotchkis ARB's, Chassis Braces & WIM Geometry
Wheels: 18" OZ Ultraleggera & Falken ZE912 Tyres
Styling: Seibon Carbon Fibre Bonnet, Figs Bonnet Struts, Sports Grill, Repositioned Horns & SS Dials
ICE: JVC KW-AVX720 HU, Hifonics ZXI 6410 Amp, MB Quart RUA 216 2-Way Components, StealthBoXz with Infinity 12" Sub & Reverse Camera[/SIZE]

steviewevie
Posting Freak
7,993
25-08-2016, 10:26 PM
#8
You could get a UK-spec IS300 (auto) then swap in an auto box. That will still "only" give you 211 bhp, so it probably won't feel that fast. But it's a stronger engine if you want to turbo it etc.

Otherwise you're looking at loads of money to do an engine swap or turbo conversion on an IS200. Which isn't justifiable in purely rational terms (you could get a car just as fast for a lot less money), but it would be a much more exclusive route.

Suspension and other non-engine parts are pretty much the same for the IS200/300/Altezza, they've just got different engines/ECUs and trim. It's a real shame that Lexus decided not to sell the manual version of the IS300 in the UK.
Edited 07-10-2009, 08:07 AM by steviewevie.

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steviewevie
25-08-2016, 10:26 PM #8

You could get a UK-spec IS300 (auto) then swap in an auto box. That will still "only" give you 211 bhp, so it probably won't feel that fast. But it's a stronger engine if you want to turbo it etc.

Otherwise you're looking at loads of money to do an engine swap or turbo conversion on an IS200. Which isn't justifiable in purely rational terms (you could get a car just as fast for a lot less money), but it would be a much more exclusive route.

Suspension and other non-engine parts are pretty much the same for the IS200/300/Altezza, they've just got different engines/ECUs and trim. It's a real shame that Lexus decided not to sell the manual version of the IS300 in the UK.


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parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
26-08-2016, 01:16 AM
#9
I think Steve meant swap in a "manual" box to an IS300, but otherwise it's all good sense. If you want a lot of power, I don't think the IS is the best starting point unless you want to invest a lot of money into it.

Plus fuel economy is pretty poor as standard, so tuned it has to be even worse!

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
26-08-2016, 01:16 AM #9

I think Steve meant swap in a "manual" box to an IS300, but otherwise it's all good sense. If you want a lot of power, I don't think the IS is the best starting point unless you want to invest a lot of money into it.

Plus fuel economy is pretty poor as standard, so tuned it has to be even worse!


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

D1 RWD
Member
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26-08-2016, 01:25 AM
#10
im not after massive power around the 250ish bhp mark would be good, i must have a RWD car and something thats a little bit different, you dont see many modified is's about and i fancied taken it down the "VIP" style modding route, really low nice wide wheels etc etc but now im not so sure :crying:

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D1 RWD
26-08-2016, 01:25 AM #10

im not after massive power around the 250ish bhp mark would be good, i must have a RWD car and something thats a little bit different, you dont see many modified is's about and i fancied taken it down the "VIP" style modding route, really low nice wide wheels etc etc but now im not so sure :crying:


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