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IS200 on Top Gear back in 1999 with James May

IS200 on Top Gear back in 1999 with James May

Saraj
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2,791
24-05-2016, 03:22 PM
#1
Heres the link, for those never seen it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODrD8hm9Hyk

[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
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Saraj
24-05-2016, 03:22 PM #1

Heres the link, for those never seen it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODrD8hm9Hyk


[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]

russelllinn
Posting Freak
1,034
05-06-2016, 07:02 AM
#2
Saraj Heres the link, for those never seen it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODrD8hm9Hyk

I hadn't seen it and they've been pleasant about it too which is always nice, must be a good car, not that we didn't know it already huh :laugh:
russelllinn
05-06-2016, 07:02 AM #2

Saraj Heres the link, for those never seen it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODrD8hm9Hyk

I hadn't seen it and they've been pleasant about it too which is always nice, must be a good car, not that we didn't know it already huh :laugh:

Cous3
Member
211
05-06-2016, 10:34 AM
#3
I'd not seen that either so thanks Saraj for posting the link.

I think it looks great........and it came out okay to.

Keith
Cous3
05-06-2016, 10:34 AM #3

I'd not seen that either so thanks Saraj for posting the link.

I think it looks great........and it came out okay to.

Keith

Jambo
Posting Freak
1,125
05-06-2016, 12:10 PM
#4
That seems really old. A lot older than 1999. Thank god people have moved on, because to me that seemed a bit boring. But good that it got a good review Smile

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05-06-2016, 12:10 PM #4

That seems really old. A lot older than 1999. Thank god people have moved on, because to me that seemed a bit boring. But good that it got a good review Smile


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russelllinn
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06-06-2016, 04:55 AM
#5
Marsdendean Its done well. But agree with the engine. Just enough power - but that dosnt apply to nowadays as cars have got faster!


That's why you want the IS300 :biggrin:

Don't :Shooting: me, :tongue_smilie:
russelllinn
06-06-2016, 04:55 AM #5

Marsdendean Its done well. But agree with the engine. Just enough power - but that dosnt apply to nowadays as cars have got faster!


That's why you want the IS300 :biggrin:

Don't :Shooting: me, :tongue_smilie:

steviewevie
Posting Freak
7,993
06-06-2016, 07:04 AM
#6
russelllinn That's why you want the IS300 :biggrin:

Don't :Shooting: me, :tongue_smilie:
No thanks, it's an auto :Shooting:

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steviewevie
06-06-2016, 07:04 AM #6

russelllinn That's why you want the IS300 :biggrin:

Don't :Shooting: me, :tongue_smilie:
No thanks, it's an auto :Shooting:


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IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

Saraj
Posting Freak
2,791
06-06-2016, 08:39 AM
#7
i cant beleive that i car i actually owned has been top gear whether that be 10 years


dobut it my current astra mk4 was ever featured ! lol

[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
Saraj
06-06-2016, 08:39 AM #7

i cant beleive that i car i actually owned has been top gear whether that be 10 years


dobut it my current astra mk4 was ever featured ! lol


[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]

russelllinn
Posting Freak
1,034
06-06-2016, 12:48 PM
#8
Saraj i cant beleive that i car i actually owned has been top gear whether that be 10 years


dobut it my current astra mk4 was ever featured ! lol



true words Saraj, it's gotta be good to own a car that's been positively reviewed on Top Gear!!
russelllinn
06-06-2016, 12:48 PM #8

Saraj i cant beleive that i car i actually owned has been top gear whether that be 10 years


dobut it my current astra mk4 was ever featured ! lol



true words Saraj, it's gotta be good to own a car that's been positively reviewed on Top Gear!!

Moley
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6,230
07-06-2016, 01:59 AM
#9
Saraj i cant beleive that i car i actually owned has been top gear whether that be 10 years


dobut it my current astra mk4 was ever featured ! lol

It might get featured if they ever play car darts again :Shooting::biggrin:

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
Moley
07-06-2016, 01:59 AM #9

Saraj i cant beleive that i car i actually owned has been top gear whether that be 10 years


dobut it my current astra mk4 was ever featured ! lol

It might get featured if they ever play car darts again :Shooting::biggrin:


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

Saraj
Posting Freak
2,791
07-06-2016, 07:01 AM
#10
dont give em ideas !

[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
Saraj
07-06-2016, 07:01 AM #10

dont give em ideas !


[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]

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