Wanted: supercharger...
Wanted: supercharger...
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
11-12-2016, 08:49 AM #41You could go down the tubby route, and see how long the auto box lasts. they sell for £300 all the time so even if you break a couple in a few years it isn't exactly a lot of money to get a replacement. Thats why a lot of big power Is200 are running standard boxes when they break just put another in - cheaper than a getrag 6 speed.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
). WHICH brings me to a dilemma...because I DO want something unique done with my car..now bear with me...I have been considering a RESPRAY!!! Yes...a respray in this color ![[Image: 07-09-13-the-white-lexus-is-f.jpg]](http://lexusenthusiast.com/images/weblog/07-09-13-the-white-lexus-is-f.jpg)
(pearl white). I never seen an IS200 in that colour and I think it would look amazing ...What do you think? Alternatively...feel freee to suggest other ways to spend 2k without bumping up insurance)!
OK...bump and update...no-one will quote me let alone insure me with a supercharger due to age (I'm 19 in 11 days ). WHICH brings me to a dilemma...because I DO want something unique done with my car..now bear with me...I have been considering a RESPRAY!!! Yes...a respray in this color (pearl white). I never seen an IS200 in that colour and I think it would look amazing ...
What do you think? Alternatively...feel freee to suggest other ways to spend 2k without bumping up insurance)!
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
21-12-2016, 03:58 AM #44Must agree with lexusboy - hold onto your money until something comes your way that you can insure.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
![[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]](http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/SteveHammatt/Sig-enginebay.jpg)
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
21-12-2016, 04:55 AM #45Buy some uprated anti-roll bars, get the geo setup by WIM (after arbs are in), that will *hugely* improve the car's handling. Then save the rest.
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
cared:IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
21-12-2016, 05:51 AM #48Much less body roll when it goes round corners, almost flat. So it gives you a lot more confidence going round corners, roundabouts etc, and is a lot more fun ! :biggrin:
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
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