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aido
Found this thread over at is300.net:

http://www.is300.net/forums/showthread.php?t=227382

One of the guys over there (Jay Marino) had his IS featured on the show and they basically installed a TurboEast Stage 1 turbo along with some other toys - it's really impressive what the IS can do over there with a basic upgrade like that - think I want my IS300 now - might have to buy a LHD so I can mod it easier though tongue.gif

The links are in the thread over at Is300.net, although I've copied them below to save you looking.

http://homepage.mac.com/tsopranomb/.cv/tso....mov-binhex.hqx
http://homepage.mac.com/tsopranomb/.cv/tso....mov-binhex.hqx

Very impressive stuff indeed smile.gif

Makes me feel like I'm just playing about with my mods when you see this kicking out around 320rwhp (US spec), cost less than I've spent too crying.gif
DUNCAN
Lifes not fair mate...... unsure.gif
aido
laugh.gif

Impressive stuff though isn't it smile.gif

Just think what the Stage 4 is like!
2JZ-G(T)E
QUOTE(aido @ Oct 7 2004, 10:29 AM)
- think I want my IS300 now - might have to buy a LHD so I can mod it easier though tongue.gif

You can buy mine msn-wink.gif
aido
How much you after mate?

Will have to do some digging to see if the US stuff is compatible with the EU ECU's etc..

Could be game on wink.gif

What colour is she?
Fargo
you dont have to use the US emanage stuff,, you can have it rempped for the EU ECU;s anyways..

im just waiting for my insurance to allow me a turbo,, (didnt this year) then turboland here i come..
aido
Paul, do you think it would be okay with the steering column there?

I've had a good long think and I think instead of adding Nitrous etc I'm coming down the same path as you mate at some point wink.gif

Now, just need a Granite Sky IS300 and I'm away tongue.gif
2JZ-G(T)E
QUOTE(aido @ Oct 8 2004, 06:40 AM)
How much you after mate?

Will have to do some digging to see if the US stuff is compatible with the EU ECU's etc..

Could be game on wink.gif

What colour is she?

How's 13,400 sound?

she's on the 2nd page

She now has a HKS Dragger II muffler with the XERD racepipe, Altezza grill, wheel caps, and trunk/boot badge. Right now she has 21,200 miles/34,132km on her(pretty good for a 2001). Also have the stock racepipe, grill, Lexus gold wheel caps, IS300 gold badges, and muffler.
aido
That's a fantastic price mate, if it was Granite Sky I'd bite your hand off, just a shame there's not much in the bank at the minute crying.gif

Nice Scooby, have never seen a yellow one before in my life, looks completely different!
2JZ-G(T)E
Thanx, I really miss the Scooby....there's nothing like an AWD launch at 5K RPM! I'm trying to decide if I should sell my IS and buy an SRT-4 or Turbo the IS. If I don't get any buyers by Jan. I'm going to buy the SRT stage II turbo kit. Either way I WILL HAVE F/I driving.gif biggrin.gif
aido
Turbo the IS mate !!!!

No-one ever expects them to be that quick smile.gif
PhoneDrome
QUOTE(2JZ-G(T)E @ Oct 8 2004, 01:09 PM)
If I don't get any buyers by Jan.

Wow, this news is a must for Euro-LOC driving.gif
Fargo
i would think the manifolds fit the RHD, dunno about the downpipe,, may need a little rework, perhaps a group buy could be orgnaised in the future,, ive spoken to Jeff at Turboeast (who did that TV thing) via phone and email a lot recently, may be able to get some specs regarding the manifold to see if it wil fit..
2JZ-G(T)E
QUOTE(PhoneDrome @ Oct 8 2004, 12:01 PM)
QUOTE(2JZ-G(T)E @ Oct 8 2004, 01:09 PM)
If I don't get any buyers by Jan.

Wow, this news is a must for Euro-LOC driving.gif

You think someone may want to buy it? If so, I may have to go GOLD so that I can advertise it.
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