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deckie77
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26-01-2017, 04:47 AM
#11
sounds like decision made, and from what you've said previous, it's the decision i'd go for, why settle for trading for a 250 now, when a ISF (or M3) is on the cards.

[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Lexus IS200 Sport

TRD'd, Lowered, 18" Kahn Rep's, K & N, Denso IK20's, 7" JVC DVD & Satnav, Fog 2 Brake, shiney interior bits
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deckie77
26-01-2017, 04:47 AM #11

sounds like decision made, and from what you've said previous, it's the decision i'd go for, why settle for trading for a 250 now, when a ISF (or M3) is on the cards.


[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Lexus IS200 Sport

TRD'd, Lowered, 18" Kahn Rep's, K & N, Denso IK20's, 7" JVC DVD & Satnav, Fog 2 Brake, shiney interior bits
SOLDConfusedad: - Now a German Drug Dealer:biggrin:

parthiban
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4,925
26-01-2017, 08:46 AM
#12
It's more that I don't want to really, I like buying cars to last a while so the idea of a "stop gap" car just isn't what I'd normally do. To put it a different way I wouldn't even be thinking about it if this big repair bill hadn't surfaced.

However I think you're all right, I am leaning towards just getting it fixed and keeping it a bit longer - there really is nothing wrong with it and I still love driving it (could use a bit more power but I think everyone would say that!)

Just spoke to Toyota actually and the parts come in at £633, so £570 after discount so now need to speak to Lexus to see what a fully fitted price would be just on the off chance it might be cheaper than what I've been quoted so far.

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
26-01-2017, 08:46 AM #12

It's more that I don't want to really, I like buying cars to last a while so the idea of a "stop gap" car just isn't what I'd normally do. To put it a different way I wouldn't even be thinking about it if this big repair bill hadn't surfaced.

However I think you're all right, I am leaning towards just getting it fixed and keeping it a bit longer - there really is nothing wrong with it and I still love driving it (could use a bit more power but I think everyone would say that!)

Just spoke to Toyota actually and the parts come in at £633, so £570 after discount so now need to speak to Lexus to see what a fully fitted price would be just on the off chance it might be cheaper than what I've been quoted so far.


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
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4,925
26-01-2017, 09:23 AM
#13
DJ Wozza I would suggest getting the parts from Lexus, and getting WIM to fit them. The only drawback to that plan is this. If you buy any wrong part, the delay
in gettting your car fixed would then obviously be down to you, where if you leave it to WIM, you are free of any responsability. You just need to weigh
up any saving in your own mind.

I would deffo suggest you stick with what has been a good reliable car, and only change it when you are ultimately ready to change up. Otherwise you
leave yourself open when buiying something similar, and then have the risk regarding your new cars "history". At least with your car, you know exactly
how well it has been treated Smile

Cheers woz, wise words as always - yep that's exactly what I'm thinking, I've had my car from new so know exactly what it's been through, buying a slightly newer but still relatively old car could open up a whole new can of worms.

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
26-01-2017, 09:23 AM #13

DJ Wozza I would suggest getting the parts from Lexus, and getting WIM to fit them. The only drawback to that plan is this. If you buy any wrong part, the delay
in gettting your car fixed would then obviously be down to you, where if you leave it to WIM, you are free of any responsability. You just need to weigh
up any saving in your own mind.

I would deffo suggest you stick with what has been a good reliable car, and only change it when you are ultimately ready to change up. Otherwise you
leave yourself open when buiying something similar, and then have the risk regarding your new cars "history". At least with your car, you know exactly
how well it has been treated Smile

Cheers woz, wise words as always - yep that's exactly what I'm thinking, I've had my car from new so know exactly what it's been through, buying a slightly newer but still relatively old car could open up a whole new can of worms.


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]

TM
Banned
1,687
26-01-2017, 09:42 AM
#14
:LOCMODConfusedorry ,have'nt read all .but start it slowly.do the brake disc's,see what happens
i don't think u need new hubs,bearings,******
my time in the motor world ,i've never known of bent hubs and flangesConfusedhock:
think that abit of over site:LOCMOD:
just my thought Huh
TM
26-01-2017, 09:42 AM #14

:LOCMODConfusedorry ,have'nt read all .but start it slowly.do the brake disc's,see what happens
i don't think u need new hubs,bearings,******
my time in the motor world ,i've never known of bent hubs and flangesConfusedhock:
think that abit of over site:LOCMOD:
just my thought Huh

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
26-01-2017, 11:04 AM
#15
Reverend HighTower :LOCMODConfusedorry ,have'nt read all .but start it slowly.do the brake disc's,see what happens
i don't think u need new hubs,bearings,******
my time in the motor world ,i've never known of bent hubs and flangesConfusedhock:
think that abit of over site:LOCMOD:
just my thought Huh

I'm confident WIM aren't making it up firstly as they're WIM, and secondly that I had one set of warped discs, and then the new ones have now warped after not that many miles. They've stripped it and checked it over and found that the flanges are warped (apparently common on the IS200 and they've done at least one other car with exactly the same problem). :Sulk:

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
26-01-2017, 11:04 AM #15

Reverend HighTower :LOCMODConfusedorry ,have'nt read all .but start it slowly.do the brake disc's,see what happens
i don't think u need new hubs,bearings,******
my time in the motor world ,i've never known of bent hubs and flangesConfusedhock:
think that abit of over site:LOCMOD:
just my thought Huh

I'm confident WIM aren't making it up firstly as they're WIM, and secondly that I had one set of warped discs, and then the new ones have now warped after not that many miles. They've stripped it and checked it over and found that the flanges are warped (apparently common on the IS200 and they've done at least one other car with exactly the same problem). :Sulk:


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]

steviewevie
Posting Freak
7,993
26-01-2017, 11:07 AM
#16
I'm sure I remember reading about warped flanges on IS200s as well, can't remember if it was here or somewhere else.

[Image: 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
26-01-2017, 11:07 AM #16

I'm sure I remember reading about warped flanges on IS200s as well, can't remember if it was here or somewhere else.


[Image: 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 !

ormi
Posting Freak
3,006
26-01-2017, 11:22 AM
#17
it was me and yip it happens a lot seen a lot of supras and celicas with this problem.....
what about factor parts you still get the same warranty as the lex stuff!! you will need two fl@nges and two wheel bearings no danger does that add up too £600!!
ebay.....wheel bearing£62.99 each +£9.99 p&p second item £4.99
then buy factor hubs
or if you look on ebay...item number 290410155638 and 290357277409 for complete hubs.

[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
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
ormi
26-01-2017, 11:22 AM #17

it was me and yip it happens a lot seen a lot of supras and celicas with this problem.....
what about factor parts you still get the same warranty as the lex stuff!! you will need two fl@nges and two wheel bearings no danger does that add up too £600!!
ebay.....wheel bearing£62.99 each +£9.99 p&p second item £4.99
then buy factor hubs
or if you look on ebay...item number 290410155638 and 290357277409 for complete hubs.


[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
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

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
26-01-2017, 11:37 AM
#18
ormi it was me and yip it happens a lot seen a lot of supras and celicas with this problem.....
what about factor parts you still get the same warranty as the lex stuff!! you will need two fl@nges and two wheel bearings no danger does that add up too £600!!
ebay.....wheel bearing£62.99 each +£9.99 p&p second item £4.99
then buy factor hubs
or if you look on ebay...item number 290410155638 and 290357277409 for complete hubs.

Cheers Ormi, might sound stupid but I'd rather stick to OEM parts. Is the price right if it was all Lexus parts?

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
26-01-2017, 11:37 AM #18

ormi it was me and yip it happens a lot seen a lot of supras and celicas with this problem.....
what about factor parts you still get the same warranty as the lex stuff!! you will need two fl@nges and two wheel bearings no danger does that add up too £600!!
ebay.....wheel bearing£62.99 each +£9.99 p&p second item £4.99
then buy factor hubs
or if you look on ebay...item number 290410155638 and 290357277409 for complete hubs.

Cheers Ormi, might sound stupid but I'd rather stick to OEM parts. Is the price right if it was all Lexus parts?


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]

jay_russell
Posting Freak
3,005
26-01-2017, 11:46 AM
#19
a quick note for those who asked about the rear lights. there are 15 types and i cant find out what ones you guys want, cant you find out the part number for me this would help alot
jay_russell
26-01-2017, 11:46 AM #19

a quick note for those who asked about the rear lights. there are 15 types and i cant find out what ones you guys want, cant you find out the part number for me this would help alot

ormi
Posting Freak
3,006
26-01-2017, 12:04 PM
#20
parthiban Cheers Ormi, might sound stupid but I'd rather stick to OEM parts. Is the price right if it was all Lexus parts?
i can have a look mate i'll price up tomorrow and tell you then you could pay the work over the phone and i'll price up the posting......seriously though factor parts are no diff.
was looking at prices of ball joints for the lass at work the oe ones were cheaper than factor ones..

[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
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
ormi
26-01-2017, 12:04 PM #20

parthiban Cheers Ormi, might sound stupid but I'd rather stick to OEM parts. Is the price right if it was all Lexus parts?
i can have a look mate i'll price up tomorrow and tell you then you could pay the work over the phone and i'll price up the posting......seriously though factor parts are no diff.
was looking at prices of ball joints for the lass at work the oe ones were cheaper than factor ones..


[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
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

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