Project Alexi
Project Alexi
28-06-2017, 06:12 AM
Over the years I have owned some pretty cool cars starting with a fully modified C2 with various engine mods (custon manifold and exhaust system) and full body kit. I also have owned a 190 bhp Toyota EP82 Starlet and my last car was a 2008 FN2 Civic Type R GT (which i cant sell for love of money!)
After getting bored of the terrible ride on the CTR and build quality issues I decided to go for a 2002 Lexus IS200 SE in Stratcaron Blue. Only mods which were done by the previous owner was the wheels have been powder coated a slight gunmetal grey.
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My first mission was to remove the grill and replace with a Sport grill which I got from Lexus Birmingham and had it sprayed and fitted.
![[Image: P1030871.jpg]](http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd195/timkemp771986/P1030871.jpg)
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I have also fitted 6500k Xenon headlight main and dibbed bulbs and pair of Xenon side lights. I have on order a set of TTE lowering springs and currently looking at the TTE exhaust.
Not really sure where I wanna go with this car as I have a 1973 Hillman Imp project car I need to start
Car 1 - 02 Lexus IS200 SE Strathcaron Blue, Sport Grille, TTE Lowering Springs (to be fitted), K&N Panel Filter, 6500K XENON Headlight Main & Dipped Bulbs, Xenon Sidelights, 17" Gunmetal Powder Coated Alloys, Front Grooved Discs and Mintex Pads
Car 2 - 73 Hillman Imp AKA Hilda, Aquarious Blue, work in progress!
Thought I better tell you abit about my car history and my current project.
Over the years I have owned some pretty cool cars starting with a fully modified C2 with various engine mods (custon manifold and exhaust system) and full body kit. I also have owned a 190 bhp Toyota EP82 Starlet and my last car was a 2008 FN2 Civic Type R GT (which i cant sell for love of money!)
After getting bored of the terrible ride on the CTR and build quality issues I decided to go for a 2002 Lexus IS200 SE in Stratcaron Blue. Only mods which were done by the previous owner was the wheels have been powder coated a slight gunmetal grey.
My first mission was to remove the grill and replace with a Sport grill which I got from Lexus Birmingham and had it sprayed and fitted.
I have also fitted 6500k Xenon headlight main and dibbed bulbs and pair of Xenon side lights. I have on order a set of TTE lowering springs and currently looking at the TTE exhaust.
Not really sure where I wanna go with this car as I have a 1973 Hillman Imp project car I need to start
Car 1 - 02 Lexus IS200 SE Strathcaron Blue, Sport Grille, TTE Lowering Springs (to be fitted), K&N Panel Filter, 6500K XENON Headlight Main & Dipped Bulbs, Xenon Sidelights, 17" Gunmetal Powder Coated Alloys, Front Grooved Discs and Mintex Pads
Car 2 - 73 Hillman Imp AKA Hilda, Aquarious Blue, work in progress!
28-06-2017, 06:29 AM
It was the build quality that put me off the new Civic diesel. Such a shame on a great looking car.
"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
28-06-2017, 06:29 AM #2Looks like a clean and tidy example:thumbup1:
It was the build quality that put me off the new Civic diesel. Such a shame on a great looking car.
"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!'"
28-06-2017, 07:46 AM
BHP, TORQUE, UNDER STEER, OVERSTEER FOR DUMMYS
BHP- how fast you hit the wall, TORQUE- how far you push the wall
OVER STEER- Dont see the wall, UNDER STEER- You do see it
1999 Blue IS200 SportTRD kit, K&N Filter
garyskisplym
28-06-2017, 07:46 AM #3Looks a clean and tidy example
BHP, TORQUE, UNDER STEER, OVERSTEER FOR DUMMYS
BHP- how fast you hit the wall, TORQUE- how far you push the wall
OVER STEER- Dont see the wall, UNDER STEER- You do see it
1999 Blue IS200 SportTRD kit, K&N Filter
28-06-2017, 07:50 AM
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Read my thread here: The Evolution of my Turbo Lexus from NA-Supercharged-Twin Turbo-Massive Single
Please leave your comments.
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Sparkystav
28-06-2017, 07:50 AM #4Looks clean mate, welcome to the club!
Read my thread here: The Evolution of my Turbo Lexus from NA-Supercharged-Twin Turbo-Massive Single
Please leave your comments.
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28-06-2017, 09:04 AM
TimmyK Thought I better tell you abit about my car history and my current project.
Over the years I have owned some pretty cool cars starting with a fully modified C2 with various engine mods (custon manifold and exhaust system) and full body kit. I also have owned a 190 bhp Toyota EP82 Starlet and my last car was a 2008 FN2 Civic Type R GT (which i cant sell for love of money!)
After getting bored of the terrible ride on the CTR and build quality issues I decided to go for a 2002 Lexus IS200 SE in Stratcaron Blue. Only mods which were done by the previous owner was the wheels have been powder coated a slight gunmetal grey.
My first mission was to remove the grill and replace with a Sport grill which I got from Lexus Birmingham and had it sprayed and fitted.
I have also fitted 6500k Xenon headlight main and dibbed bulbs and pair of Xenon side lights. I have on order a set of TTE lowering springs and currently looking at the TTE exhaust.
Not really sure where I wanna go with this car as I have a 1973 Hillman Imp project car I need to start
hi and were can i order the tte springs from? neil
TimmyK Thought I better tell you abit about my car history and my current project.
Over the years I have owned some pretty cool cars starting with a fully modified C2 with various engine mods (custon manifold and exhaust system) and full body kit. I also have owned a 190 bhp Toyota EP82 Starlet and my last car was a 2008 FN2 Civic Type R GT (which i cant sell for love of money!)
After getting bored of the terrible ride on the CTR and build quality issues I decided to go for a 2002 Lexus IS200 SE in Stratcaron Blue. Only mods which were done by the previous owner was the wheels have been powder coated a slight gunmetal grey.
My first mission was to remove the grill and replace with a Sport grill which I got from Lexus Birmingham and had it sprayed and fitted.
I have also fitted 6500k Xenon headlight main and dibbed bulbs and pair of Xenon side lights. I have on order a set of TTE lowering springs and currently looking at the TTE exhaust.
Not really sure where I wanna go with this car as I have a 1973 Hillman Imp project car I need to start
hi and were can i order the tte springs from? neil
28-06-2017, 09:12 AM
MODS- Geomtry Done(WIM Settings) -Arm Rest -TRD Front skirt -18"Sport Alloy's(Thanks Widnes is200)- Lowered 40mm -Sports Grille(repositoned horns)- Hid's 6000k Dipped -Xenon 6500k Main- LED Tower Sidelights -LED boot light -36 LED Dome Light- Polished Stainless Gearknob- Chrome Tail Pipe -Stainless A/C Rings & Clock Panel - JDM dash tray -Clear Door Lenses with Blue LED's- 6" Altezza Aerial- TOM's Ram II Air Filter- Fog/Brake Conversion -Fan Washer Jets- Stainless Dials.
Welcome Timmy :thumbup1:
MODS- Geomtry Done(WIM Settings) -Arm Rest -TRD Front skirt -18"Sport Alloy's(Thanks Widnes is200)- Lowered 40mm -Sports Grille(repositoned horns)- Hid's 6000k Dipped -Xenon 6500k Main- LED Tower Sidelights -LED boot light -36 LED Dome Light- Polished Stainless Gearknob- Chrome Tail Pipe -Stainless A/C Rings & Clock Panel - JDM dash tray -Clear Door Lenses with Blue LED's- 6" Altezza Aerial- TOM's Ram II Air Filter- Fog/Brake Conversion -Fan Washer Jets- Stainless Dials.
28-06-2017, 12:54 PM
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
Looks good mate, you just need to move your horns now for a better look at the front
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
28-06-2017, 09:45 PM
Car 1 - 02 Lexus IS200 SE Strathcaron Blue, Sport Grille, TTE Lowering Springs (to be fitted), K&N Panel Filter, 6500K XENON Headlight Main & Dipped Bulbs, Xenon Sidelights, 17" Gunmetal Powder Coated Alloys, Front Grooved Discs and Mintex Pads
Car 2 - 73 Hillman Imp AKA Hilda, Aquarious Blue, work in progress!
Cheers guys. I ordered my springs from lexus Birmingham. I have been meaning to relocate the horns but dont know where to put them
Car 1 - 02 Lexus IS200 SE Strathcaron Blue, Sport Grille, TTE Lowering Springs (to be fitted), K&N Panel Filter, 6500K XENON Headlight Main & Dipped Bulbs, Xenon Sidelights, 17" Gunmetal Powder Coated Alloys, Front Grooved Discs and Mintex Pads
Car 2 - 73 Hillman Imp AKA Hilda, Aquarious Blue, work in progress!
28-06-2017, 10:13 PM
Very nice looking motor you have there mate
Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:
Now Don't Forget The REP!!!
You can put the horns behind the crash bar mate, there are a few threaded holes in the back, there's a walk through on here showing where to put them and what's needed :thumbup1: CLICK ME?
Very nice looking motor you have there mate
Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:
Now Don't Forget The REP!!!
28-06-2017, 10:21 PM
Next step is JDM fog covers.
I have £250 burning hole in my pocket and seeing as TTE exhaust out of the window cant decide next step.
Car 1 - 02 Lexus IS200 SE Strathcaron Blue, Sport Grille, TTE Lowering Springs (to be fitted), K&N Panel Filter, 6500K XENON Headlight Main & Dipped Bulbs, Xenon Sidelights, 17" Gunmetal Powder Coated Alloys, Front Grooved Discs and Mintex Pads
Car 2 - 73 Hillman Imp AKA Hilda, Aquarious Blue, work in progress!
Great guide ill crack on with that at the weekend. I take it you have to drill the crash bar.
Next step is JDM fog covers.
I have £250 burning hole in my pocket and seeing as TTE exhaust out of the window cant decide next step.
Car 1 - 02 Lexus IS200 SE Strathcaron Blue, Sport Grille, TTE Lowering Springs (to be fitted), K&N Panel Filter, 6500K XENON Headlight Main & Dipped Bulbs, Xenon Sidelights, 17" Gunmetal Powder Coated Alloys, Front Grooved Discs and Mintex Pads
Car 2 - 73 Hillman Imp AKA Hilda, Aquarious Blue, work in progress!
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