hello

Im new to LOC but was an active member of the SXOC
and would just like to introduce myself !

I have been driving a Nissan 200sx with around 300 horse for the last 6 years
till I was on a bit of a drift mission one evening late last year and had an incident involving 3 little trees !
resulting in the sx being a total loss

now im looking at getting an RS200 and will be looking to add a few mods
and I will be looking to the LOC for some advice !

im currently in the process of getting paid from the insurance company
and will be looking to import a RS200 soon !
I have made contact last night with Altezza Scot with the interest of getting the car imported through him
and am just waiting for a reply

so Hello to everyone and looking forward to getting involved with the LOC

Welcome aboard. Shame you had to join us under such circumstances as an accident.

Time to spend some money - watch out, they'll be swooping on you suggesting modifications !

Welcome aboard Merlin.

There is a chap on this site who would most likely be your quasi-bible for what you are wanting your future RS for. Have a look out for posts by "monster-mat". I think he is building some anti-chr1st of a drifter atm.

Good luck with the future aquisition!

there is an Altezza RS for sale in Ireland at the moment.

if you wanna do drift you will need to get a manual, as regards Importing through Scott, you may wish to do some reserch

1 member has been left with a car he cannot register

you may want to compare notes with IanF

[url="http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?showuser=6836"]IanF link....click here[/url]

Hello mate, welcome.

Think i was chatting to you lastnight, Jamies mate right?

Welcome to the LOC!

Enjoy your stay here and good luck in your hunt!

[quote name='Monster-Mat' post='322701' date='Jan 18 2006, 01:07 PM']there is an Altezza RS for sale in Ireland at the moment.[/quote]


More than one..................

[url="http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=search&MakeID=31&xMakeID=31&ColourID=&xColourID=&ModelID=1017&xModelID=1017&Doors=&BodyID=&Engine_Min=&Year_Min=&Engine_Max=&Year_Max=&Price_Min=&Price_Min_integer=Minimum+price+entered+was+not+an+integer.&CountyID=&xCountyID=&Price_Max=&Price_Max_integer=Maximum+price+entered+was+not+an+integer.&BusinessID=&xBusinessID=&IsPrivateSale=&FuelID=&SortBy=MakeAsc&MaxRows=100&InsertPeriod=&ResultFormat=&submit=Find+%3E%3E"]http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?f...mit=Find+%3E%3E[/url]

Thank you all for you warm welcomes

im sure I will enjoy the LOC

Monster mat

I have been looking at some of your posts
I wont have a auto and I figure I need a Z or a L edition
as the normal one had a LSD as an option and not as standard

I think I will be pestering you for info at some point !!!


Mr Singh

I don’t think it was me last night !!
iv read one or two of your posts though and be looking towards you for some info too


Drummerboy
i also will be looking at the cars in Ireland as i not seen that site before

Hello Merlin and welcome to LOC

Good choice of car, loads of info on here about the Tezza

thank you MacRS200

just out of interest im looking at spending 12K
I want a RS200 manual Z or L edition as factory as possible
what sort of year and mileage am I looking at ???

Welcome to the club

happy hunting

[quote name='merlin 99' post='322743' date='Jan 18 2006, 01:51 PM']thank you MacRS200

just out of interest im looking at spending 12K
I want a RS200 manual Z or L edition as factory as possible
what sort of year and mileage am I looking at ???[/quote]
Most, if not all, manual Tezzas are around 99/2000 due to problems in getting a model report after changes to the SVA I believe. As for mileage look at average for a 6 year old car so 50-70K. £12K should get you what you want, if you can find one.

Bit more on the [url="http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=26713&hl="]Model Report[/url]

bugger i was hoping to perhaps spend a little more on the car and less on modding and get something a little yonger !!
i have seen a 2001 car in ireland in a manual !!
but nothing newer !!!

12k...who pays that for a 99 tezza, no way

8k max

[quote name='Monster-Mat' post='323097' date='Jan 19 2006, 05:01 PM']12k...who pays that for a 99 tezza, no way

8k max[/quote]

Phew !!!
was thinking bloody hell these things are expensive !!
i was hoping for somthing around 2003 - 2004 and 20k miles
is that gonna be about right ???
and will i be able to get a maunal around that age ??

Wot I ment was that with a max £12K to spend you will get what you want within the your budget, not that you would have to pay 12K for a 99 Tezza Mine is a 2000 and I paid £9K a year ago with 60K on the clock

As for a newer one, 03-04, like rocking horse poo because of the SVA I would imagine.

[quote name='MacRS200' post='323107' date='Jan 19 2006, 05:30 PM']Wot I ment was that with a max £12K to spend you will get what you want within the your budget, not that you would have to pay 12K for a 99 Tezza Mine is a 2000 and I paid £9K a year ago with 60K on the clock

As for a newer one, 03-04, like rocking horse poo because of the SVA I would imagine.[/quote]


looks like im goanna be hunting rocking horses then :)
I not in any desperate hurry I have given my self up to 6 months to find one and import it !!!
but it sounds like it may be a bit difficult though !!!

as i said a few posts up, Ian F has a manual altezza, maybe speak to him, i know of a white one in Ireland for sale, white is definatly the best colour, only the really cool peeps have white ones

[quote name='merlin 99' post='323109' date='Jan 19 2006, 05:40 PM'][quote name='MacRS200' post='323107' date='Jan 19 2006, 05:30 PM']
Wot I ment was that with a max £12K to spend you will get what you want within the your budget, not that you would have to pay 12K for a 99 Tezza Mine is a 2000 and I paid £9K a year ago with 60K on the clock

As for a newer one, 03-04, like rocking horse poo because of the SVA I would imagine.[/quote]


looks like im goanna be hunting rocking horses then :)
I not in any desperate hurry I have given my self up to 6 months to find one and import it !!!
but it sounds like it may be a bit difficult though !!!

[/quote]

could be

took me 4-5 months to find the one I have payed over the top for it
but when you off set the price of a TRD kit, spraying and 50+hp over uk cars
I think it was worth it

[quote]i have seen a 2001 car in ireland in a manual !![/quote]


If it's the one on the CARZONE site, then i already drove it.....Dealer was saying it was the TRD version but it's got 16" gold wheels...It does have some extras though......front and rear struts, fibre glass bonnet , Manifold looks different too, Rear high spoiler, Windows are very dark.....too dark, can't see out back window...

That price is allowing for the dealer to pay the VRT(sick Irish tax) which is 30% on a 2litre.....so if your are exporting out of ireland you could knock that off IMO, also he was willing to knock off a few pound for a straight cash deal.....!

[quote name='Monster-Mat' post='323114' date='Jan 19 2006, 05:54 PM']as i said a few posts up, Ian F has a manual altezza, maybe speak to him, i know of a white one in Ireland for sale, white is definatly the best colour, only the really cool peeps have white ones[/quote]

For real Mate,
White is the best colour. Mines is for sale at the moment. But i think myself that i will get more money here in Ireland for it. You'd be wasting alot of sterling buying a car here after getting vrt'd. Im looking to purchase either an evolution 7 or 8 in white. Either in England or Ireland.
Welcome to the club mate and hope you find what you are looking for.

Sean

monster mat

i have PM'ed Ian F but have no reply as yet !!!

robin H

i have been following your thread on throttle bodies interesting reading
im still considering taking that route as iv done the forced induction bit with my 200
i really would like a near standard car (power mod wise)
but would consider a TRD version though !
out of interest what has been done to yours to gain 50+ horse or is that the TRD pack ?

Noel

it was the one on car zone wasn’t keen on the gold wheels and they did look a little small
30%
I thought the cars on there were expensive !!
did make me think perhaps i should go get another 200 sx !!!

stodwyer

I have been considering white and sticking a carbon bonnet on it
but im not a great car cleaner a
im a bit more of a use and abuse type person !!

Just seen your thread,Welcome to LOC Merlin, Hope you find the tezza you looking for

[quote name='merlin 99' post='323303' date='Jan 20 2006, 10:43 AM']robin H

i have been following your thread on throttle bodies interesting reading
im still considering taking that route as iv done the forced induction bit with my 200
i really would like a near standard car (power mod wise)
but would consider a TRD version though !
out of interest what has been done to yours to gain 50+ horse or is that the TRD pack ?[/quote]


what I meant by 50hp more was, I was prepared to pay over the odds for a RS when putting it next to the IS because you would need to SC or TC to gain 50 horses and that would cost lots

what about a IS300????

Hi and welcome to the LOC.

Hope you get the car model your after

chips.

[quote]what about a IS300????[/quote]

He said he wanted a manual...IS300 auto only

Merlin - you have PM.

Sorry for the delay - been chucking myself down a snowy mountain strapped to a tea tray

IanF

[/quote]


what I meant by 50hp more was, I was prepared to pay over the odds for a RS when putting it next to the IS because you would need to SC or TC to gain 50 horses and that would cost lots

what about a IS300????
[/quote]

Oh !

i think in general the RS are more expensive than the IS
the standard IS is a little under powered IMO

as noel said !
i have to have a manual for drift :)
besides don’t really went a 3L lump over the front axles !!

Hope this link maybe of help

[url="http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=30054&hl="]RS200 turbo for sale[/url]

[quote name='Robin H' post='324439' date='Jan 24 2006, 10:40 AM']Hope this link maybe of help

[url="http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=30054&hl="]RS200 turbo for sale[/url][/quote]


thanks Robin

that does look like a real nice car not sure i want a turbo and the car is a bit too old for what I want !
but the spec does look real impressive.

I have made contact with Japanese-Direct-Imports and they seem really helpful
a college of mine got his TT supra from there and he seems to have gotten a really good service
so fingers crossed they can find me what I want !!

Your not going to find a newer Altezza unless you wait ages.

The turbo altezza would fufill your needs and then some, i wouldn't look at the age as most of them are <1999

[quote name='Mr Singh' post='324481' date='Jan 24 2006, 12:04 PM']Your not going to find a newer Altezza unless you wait ages.

The turbo altezza would fufill your needs and then some, i wouldn't look at the age as most of them are <1999[/quote]


well i had this from Japanese-Direct-Imports this morning so it is a posiblity !!
besides I have allowed myself 6-8 months to get one !!

Thanks for your email Yik, we can certainly get you a car, and if you are aware of our reputation you will know that we supply only the very highest quality of car.

However - please be aware that any car built in Japan after 01.01.97 to the present will require more than just a simple MOT and SVA test - it will require an ESVA test and the car must comply with every item listed on the DVLA Model Report sheet - so therefore we must ensure an adequate budget is allowed to ensure that all necessary conversions and compliance work is done.

The RS200 is the 200BHP 4 cylinder model. A report is available for us to borrow in order to get the car through ESVA test and then registered.

Fortunately you want a standard (or close to standard) car and therefore the complaince budget need not be too high thankfully!

I have scoured through Japanese dealer stocks in Japan - but you are going to have a problem getting hold of a 2003 model on your budget.

I have found only 1 RS200 model that may get close to £12k, and if you want a car with the rear spoiler, low front lip and it being an L or Z edition, may I suggest you aim for a low mileage 99/00/01 year car to ensure meeting your budget, as there are several blue or black cars with the styling and low miles you want within your price range.

Ah ok..

Taz had a 2001 Altezza, sold it for £12k iirc..

BTW have you driven an Altezza yet? probably worth trying out if you can

[quote name='Mr Singh' post='324489' date='Jan 24 2006, 12:12 PM']Ah ok..

Taz had a 2001 Altezza, sold it for £12k iirc..

BTW have you driven an Altezza yet? probably worth trying out if you can[/quote]


iirc is ierland i assume ?
that means in england it would be aproximatly 30% cheaper is that right ?

i havent driven one yet but i have booked myself for a terst drive on a IS200
think i will have trouble finding a RS200 manual to test !!!
unless your offering Mr Singh

Merlin,
You'd have to take an altezza out for a spin as driving an is200 is no where near to the drive an altezza can give. Unless you take a s/c is200 out for a spin. The altezza is just as quick as it. In relation to not going for a turbo'd altezza. I would go for one as, even though the altezza is quick you still WANT more power and you will still end up spending a fortune on a s/c or turbo onto your newer car.
Thats my idea ayways.

Sean

[quote name='stodwyer' post='324500' date='Jan 24 2006, 12:51 PM']Merlin,
You'd have to take an altezza out for a spin as driving an is200 is no where near to the drive an altezza can give. Unless you take a s/c is200 out for a spin. The altezza is just as quick as it. In relation to not going for a turbo'd altezza. I would go for one as, even though the altezza is quick you still WANT more power and you will still end up spending a fortune on a s/c or turbo onto your newer car.
Thats my idea ayways.

Sean [/quote]


I totally agree but I don’t want to ***** some one off by taking their RS out for a spin when really not considering buying it !!!
don’t mind annoying a garage though !!!
power wise I think I can cope with the power difference when on a test drive !
just need to make sure I like the ride, seating position, generally the feel of the car !!
I will have to bearing mind the RS suspension is slightly stiffer but is a bench mark to compare to !!

Don’t tempt me with more power !!! I know Im goanna want more power !!!
i know it wont be a quick as my 200 but i think i can live with that (for a while)
But I do intend keeping the car for a round 5 years and will have plenty of time to add bits
But at the moment im trying to avoid the forced induction route .

When i took my first test drive in an RS200 .......i started off dissappointed at how slow the pick-up was, so i said this to the mechanic along for the ride....."you've got to wind it up first" he said.....so we let all traffic pass and with a clear stretch of road ....floored it ....OH MY ***.....got back to the dealers and tried to stop grinning......I had been looking for an IS200 for a long time but after that one drive you won't look at a normal IS ......

Also RS has a slightly lighter engine over the IS so consider this as well for handling....oh and the RS anti roll bars are huge...won't need to change them IMO....

[quote name='merlin 99' post='324497' date='Jan 24 2006, 12:42 PM']iirc is ierland i assume ?

i havent driven one yet but i have booked myself for a terst drive on a IS200
think i will have trouble finding a RS200 manual to test !!!
unless your offering Mr Singh [/quote]
IIRC = If I Remember Correctly

Where in Suffolk are you?

[quote name='merlin 99' post='324504' date='Jan 24 2006, 01:10 PM'][quote name='stodwyer' post='324500' date='Jan 24 2006, 12:51 PM']
Merlin,
You'd have to take an altezza out for a spin as driving an is200 is no where near to the drive an altezza can give. Unless you take a s/c is200 out for a spin. The altezza is just as quick as it. In relation to not going for a turbo'd altezza. I would go for one as, even though the altezza is quick you still WANT more power and you will still end up spending a fortune on a s/c or turbo onto your newer car.
Thats my idea ayways.

Sean [/quote]


I totally agree but I don’t want to ***** some one off by taking their RS out for a spin when really not considering buying it !!!
don’t mind annoying a garage though !!!
power wise I think I can cope with the power difference when on a test drive !
just need to make sure I like the ride, seating position, generally the feel of the car !!
I will have to bearing mind the RS suspension is slightly stiffer but is a bench mark to compare to !!

Don’t tempt me with more power !!! I know Im goanna want more power !!!
i know it wont be a quick as my 200 but i think i can live with that (for a while)
But I do intend keeping the car for a round 5 years and will have plenty of time to add bits
But at the moment im trying to avoid the forced induction route .
[/quote]

I think that a few lads on the board wouldnt mind you taking their car out for a spin to see what the ride is like. If you want to you could come over to Limerick Ireland and you can take mine for a spin. Any way of gettign a new altezza owner. I myself would go for the turbo'd altezza.

Sean

[quote name='Noel' post='324509' date='Jan 24 2006, 01:28 PM']When i took my first test drive in an RS200 .......i started off dissappointed at how slow the pick-up was, so i said this to the mechanic along for the ride....."you've got to wind it up first" he said.....so we let all traffic pass and with a clear stretch of road ....floored it ....OH MY ***.....got back to the dealers and tried to stop grinning......I had been looking for an IS200 for a long time but after that one drive you won't look at a normal IS ......

Also RS has a slightly lighter engine over the IS so consider this as well for handling....oh and the RS anti roll bars are huge...won't need to change them IMO....[/quote]


I thought all the ARB were the same for the IS200, IS300 and Altezza?

If Altezza has beefier ones that would be new one, anyone confirm this?

noel

that’s why I wanted a RS200 I didn’t want a weighty engine over the front axle
will have to remember the aint roll bars being a lot thicker on the RS as this will affect the ride comfort
but also make it better in the twisty !!!
and im sure I will be ok with the power as my busted 200 had 300 horse and was about 100k lighter !


MacRS200

im in Bury St Edmunds around 40mins from Letchworth

stodwyer


ARRRRRRRH

im so tempted to turbo or super charge it to get the horses !!!
but i really want to tune a N/A car for a while too !!
may be in the future but i will be thinking of the throttle bodies route to gain horses

[quote name='Mr Singh' post='324527' date='Jan 24 2006, 02:09 PM'][quote name='Noel' post='324509' date='Jan 24 2006, 01:28 PM']
When i took my first test drive in an RS200 .......i started off dissappointed at how slow the pick-up was, so i said this to the mechanic along for the ride....."you've got to wind it up first" he said.....so we let all traffic pass and with a clear stretch of road ....floored it ....OH MY ***.....got back to the dealers and tried to stop grinning......I had been looking for an IS200 for a long time but after that one drive you won't look at a normal IS ......

Also RS has a slightly lighter engine over the IS so consider this as well for handling....oh and the RS anti roll bars are huge...won't need to change them IMO....[/quote]


I thought all the ARB were the same for the IS200, IS300 and Altezza?

If Altezza has beefier ones that would be new one, anyone confirm this?
[/quote]

Standard ARB's are the same on an RS200 and an IS200/AS200. I have a standard set from both sat in my garage, and they are identical.

[quote]Standard ARB's are the same on an RS200 and an IS200/AS200. I have a standard set from both sat in my garage, and they are identical[/quote]


Oopps.....didn't realiise....please forgive Newbie ........

My RS200 ARB's.....are these standard ?

FRONT = 28mm

REAR = 16mm

Impressive if they are Standard !

Could someone please confirm if these are standard sizes for ARB's.....

thanks

if there black, there std

Will have to wait till the morning and give them a quick wash....

[quote name='Noel' post='324623' date='Jan 24 2006, 07:09 PM']Will have to wait till the morning and give them a quick wash....[/quote]
You can't just go by the diameter it also depends on the stiffness of the metal they are made from as well.

i put stiffer adjustable arb,s on my 200sx
they were the same diamiter as the OM ones
but thay were solid and the OM ones was hollow !!

i haven got a clue about the tezza ones !!

[quote name='merlin 99' post='324776' date='Jan 25 2006, 09:06 AM']i put stiffer adjustable arb,s on my 200sx
they were the same diamiter as the OM ones
but thay were solid and the OM ones was hollow !!

i haven got a clue about the tezza ones !![/quote]

Same as the Tezza ones. Standard are hollow - uprated are solid and bloomin heavy.

Ok that makes sense.....thanks