Speedfreek's IS200 Project
Speedfreek's IS200 Project
Before I get to the start of my build thread, I will show you a bit of history of the cars I have had, a few of my favourites so you can see where I am going with this car perhaps.
First up is my baby that I lost blood, sweat and tears over - should NEVER have sold it on
![[Image: 100_0509.jpg]](http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/leethal6326/Cars/06%20Mazda%20Eunos%20Roadster/Exterior/100_0509.jpg)
![[Image: leess.jpg]](http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/leethal6326/Cars/06%20Mazda%20Eunos%20Roadster/leess.jpg)
![[Image: 100_0599.jpg]](http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/leethal6326/Cars/06%20Mazda%20Eunos%20Roadster/Interior/100_0599.jpg)
Then came my first and favourite Skyline - another car I shouldn't have sold
![[Image: Wallpaper2.jpg]](http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/leethal6326/Cars/07%20Black%20Nissan%20Skyline%20R33/Wallpaper2.jpg)
![[Image: 28092007.jpg]](http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/leethal6326/Cars/07%20Black%20Nissan%20Skyline%20R33/28092007.jpg)
Finally, though there were lots more, my first Lexus - though I can't take credit for building this beauty!
![[Image: DSC_0271.jpg]](http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/leethal6326/Cars/08%20Lexus%20Celsior/DSC_0271.jpg)
![[Image: DSC_0281.jpg]](http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/leethal6326/Cars/08%20Lexus%20Celsior/DSC_0281.jpg)
Aside from the Lexus above, I prefer to mod my cars as simply as possible - less is more in my opinion - and that's the view I want to keep with the IS.
I bought her like this - completely standard. She is an SE navigator - albeit without the SE front bumper (due to a shunt with the previous owner!)
![[Image: 005.jpg]](http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/leethal6326/Cars/15%20-%20Lexus%20IS200%20SE/005.jpg)
![[Image: 004.jpg]](http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/leethal6326/Cars/15%20-%20Lexus%20IS200%20SE/004.jpg)
![[Image: 003.jpg]](http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/leethal6326/Cars/15%20-%20Lexus%20IS200%20SE/003.jpg)
The stereo was shagged in the car, so I got myself a nice Sony media player (USB / bluetooth / Iphone / Ipod control) and brodit iphone holder. Along with a set of infinity front and rear speakers and a self made OEM sat nav fix - it looked like this...
![[Image: 002.jpg]](http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/leethal6326/Cars/15%20-%20Lexus%20IS200%20SE/002.jpg)
![[Image: 001.jpg]](http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/leethal6326/Cars/15%20-%20Lexus%20IS200%20SE/001.jpg)
This is when I REALLY caught the bug again. I ordered myself a LOVELY set of Work Emotion CR Kai's for the car - but alas the ofset was wrong and they didn't fit! So a set of replica, but no less lovely, Rota Torques were ordered in Bronze - with a set of anodized blue valve stems (blue nuts on order
) And also I ordered a black sport grille and got some chargespeed brake ducts from a fellow outlaw... this is how she stands as of today.![[Image: chargespeedgrille.jpg]](http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/leethal6326/Cars/15%20-%20Lexus%20IS200%20SE/chargespeedgrille.jpg)
![[Image: Rotas.jpg]](http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/leethal6326/Cars/15%20-%20Lexus%20IS200%20SE/Rotas.jpg)
Watch this space... there will be LOTS more to come I'm sure!!
speedfreek
02-07-2018, 11:12 AM #1So after owning a selection of Skylines, Eunos Roadsters and other assorted Jap cars, I decided it was about time to satisfy a long standing hankering for an IS200.
Before I get to the start of my build thread, I will show you a bit of history of the cars I have had, a few of my favourites so you can see where I am going with this car perhaps.
First up is my baby that I lost blood, sweat and tears over - should NEVER have sold it on
Then came my first and favourite Skyline - another car I shouldn't have sold
Finally, though there were lots more, my first Lexus - though I can't take credit for building this beauty!
Aside from the Lexus above, I prefer to mod my cars as simply as possible - less is more in my opinion - and that's the view I want to keep with the IS.
I bought her like this - completely standard. She is an SE navigator - albeit without the SE front bumper (due to a shunt with the previous owner!)
The stereo was shagged in the car, so I got myself a nice Sony media player (USB / bluetooth / Iphone / Ipod control) and brodit iphone holder. Along with a set of infinity front and rear speakers and a self made OEM sat nav fix - it looked like this...
This is when I REALLY caught the bug again. I ordered myself a LOVELY set of Work Emotion CR Kai's for the car - but alas the ofset was wrong and they didn't fit! So a set of replica, but no less lovely, Rota Torques were ordered in Bronze - with a set of anodized blue valve stems (blue nuts on order ) And also I ordered a black sport grille and got some chargespeed brake ducts from a fellow outlaw... this is how she stands as of today.
Watch this space... there will be LOTS more to come I'm sure!!
![[Image: LexuS-Copy.jpg]](http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/Sparkystav/LexuS-Copy.jpg)
Read my thread here: The Evolution of my Turbo Lexus from NA-Supercharged-Twin Turbo-Massive Single
Please leave your comments.
Sparkystav
02-07-2018, 11:26 AM #2looks good mate, a good start
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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[COLOR="Orange"]JAPANESE PERFORMANCE FEATURE SEPT 2011
BEST OVERALL SUPRA WINNER ACE CAFE 23/06/11
2nd BEST IN SHOW (JAE 2011)
3rd BEST MODIFIED (JAE 2011)
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http://www.outlawjapclub.co.uk/forum/sho...php?t=5851
Very nice selection of cars you have had there mate, what was the Mazda pushing out? Was thinking of having one as a track car one day
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[COLOR="Orange"]JAPANESE PERFORMANCE FEATURE SEPT 2011
BEST OVERALL SUPRA WINNER ACE CAFE 23/06/11
2nd BEST IN SHOW (JAE 2011)
3rd BEST MODIFIED (JAE 2011)
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[COLOR="Orange"]See my build thread here
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http://www.outlawjapclub.co.uk/forum/sho...php?t=5851
The Mazda was bought With half a turbo kit which I finished, and then got bored and supercharged it. Which I then got bored of and itb'd it. Was running 140bhp ish on itbs but with lightening throttle response and am amazing noise!!
speedfreek
02-07-2018, 03:36 PM #5Thanks chaps.
The Mazda was bought With half a turbo kit which I finished, and then got bored and supercharged it. Which I then got bored of and itb'd it. Was running 140bhp ish on itbs but with lightening throttle response and am amazing noise!!
[SIZE=3]'93 Mazda Eunos Roadster Turbo[/SIZE]
(Current project)
So what wheel width and offset did you go for with the Torques then?
I was looking at getting a set of them ages ago but never came to a decision on width.
I worked out I could get 18x8.5 et48 with a 5mm spacer front and rear to clear the suspension, but wasn't sure on the real life practicality of it.
sprinter2012
02-07-2018, 07:57 PM #6Looking good
So what wheel width and offset did you go for with the Torques then?
I was looking at getting a set of them ages ago but never came to a decision on width.
I worked out I could get 18x8.5 et48 with a 5mm spacer front and rear to clear the suspension, but wasn't sure on the real life practicality of it.
IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!
Modifications
Completed:
Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )
In Progress:
E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake
Some good cars there, am a skyline fan myself...
IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!
Modifications
Completed:
Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )
In Progress:
E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake
Engine bay before I started:
![[Image: DSC_7366.jpg]](http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/leethal6326/Cars/15%20-%20Lexus%20IS200%20SE/DSC_7366.jpg)
Engine bay after a load of cleaning, Apexi filter with custom piping and a strut brace install and you can see my new numberplates there too:
![[Image: DSC_7390.jpg]](http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/leethal6326/Cars/15%20-%20Lexus%20IS200%20SE/DSC_7390.jpg)
![[Image: DSC_7391.jpg]](http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/leethal6326/Cars/15%20-%20Lexus%20IS200%20SE/DSC_7391.jpg)
Still a long way to go - catch can on order as well as some tasty bolts and a LOT more cleaning needed.
Tomorrow will be a long and dirty day with some cleaning, bracket painting and plastic trimming. If i'm lucky I might get to clean the interior for a change too!
speedfreek
17-07-2018, 09:45 AM #8So on the lead up to JAE, I'm starting to get her a little more tarted up - and have fitted another couple of mods along the way
Engine bay before I started:
Engine bay after a load of cleaning, Apexi filter with custom piping and a strut brace install and you can see my new numberplates there too:
Still a long way to go - catch can on order as well as some tasty bolts and a LOT more cleaning needed.
Tomorrow will be a long and dirty day with some cleaning, bracket painting and plastic trimming. If i'm lucky I might get to clean the interior for a change too!
Im sort of the reverse of you, i have just sold my IS200 (in bits) for a Eunos Roadster in the same Mariner Blue.
Would love to get mine on throttle bodies but thats way off! if i ever do actually do it.
Jason
Welcome to the club mate, IS is starting to look good. Really like the blue colour actually.
Im sort of the reverse of you, i have just sold my IS200 (in bits) for a Eunos Roadster in the same Mariner Blue.
Would love to get mine on throttle bodies but thats way off! if i ever do actually do it.
Jason
Demon Welcome to the club mate, IS is starting to look good. Really like the blue colour actually.
Im sort of the reverse of you, i have just sold my IS200 (in bits) for a Eunos Roadster in the same Mariner Blue.
Would love to get mine on throttle bodies but thats way off! if i ever do actually do it.
Jason
Ahh good man - another man with good taste in cars AND colours
I would love another eunos as a toy car, but i'm quite taken with the Lexus so wouldn't have the time (or money) for a 2nd car.
speedfreek
17-07-2018, 10:01 AM #10Demon Welcome to the club mate, IS is starting to look good. Really like the blue colour actually.
Im sort of the reverse of you, i have just sold my IS200 (in bits) for a Eunos Roadster in the same Mariner Blue.
Would love to get mine on throttle bodies but thats way off! if i ever do actually do it.
Jason
Ahh good man - another man with good taste in cars AND colours
I would love another eunos as a toy car, but i'm quite taken with the Lexus so wouldn't have the time (or money) for a 2nd car.
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