Have a RS200 Z for about 2 weeks now. Dropped her into a mechanic for a major service on Thursday. All belts and fluids done.

He picked up a couple of things:
There is a hole in the centre section of the exhaust.
There is a flat spot on initial acceleration which he thinks may be the throttle positioning sensor.

Do kwit-fit do a center section and how much do you reckon? If the dont how much will a new exhaust cost me? Where would I source an exhaust in Ireland?
Do you think the hole in the exhaust is responsible for the throttle response?


All help appreciated

Bad throttle response could be caused by a dirty or faulty MAF sensor on the airbox. Exhaust system should be the same as an IS200, if not you can source some center section from either Prolex in the UK. In Ireland maybe try couture auto in Dunboyne

biggest problem with these cars is our crappy fuel.... we,ve taken sports cars out of Japan where they were factory tuned to run on premium 100 ron petrol and we force it to survive on crappy 95 ron ... apparently the ECU does it's best to adjust/ retard the timing but at the end of the day they are never going to run as good as they were designed to over here....

I think it's a disgrace that " importers" can bring in these cars and not inform the buyers about the shortcomings in the Irish fuel.... obviously they either don't know or choose to pretend that everything is fine....

I still love Jap cars but won't buy one with my eyes closed again....

Check most Irish importers websites and they quote the manufactures details...RS200 for example = 210 bhp @ 7600 .... YES in Japan.... not fu*kin here in Ireland ....stupid bas*ards ... and I'm stupid too for believing them....

You car is homesick... basically!

@ Dan,

Exhaust system in the RS200 is totally different to an IS200, only part interchangable is the back box

Regards the hole in the exhaust.....get someone to weld it!, don't go spending big bucks on a new system unless it's full of holes....

[quote name='Noel' post='400883' date='Dec 10 2006, 12:51 AM']@ Dan,

Exhaust system in the RS200 is totally different to an IS200, only part interchangable is the back box

Regards the hole in the exhaust.....get someone to weld it!, don't go spending big bucks on a new system unless it's full of holes....[/quote]

Sorry my bad!! i thought i remeber someone telling me they had the sone exhaust bits the same as the IS

Where is the MAF sensor located and how do I clean it?

[quote name='gerbo' post='400949' date='Dec 10 2006, 03:25 PM']Where is the MAF sensor located and how do I clean it?[/quote]

you have to unscrew the airbox, its on the bottom right of the box as your standing on front of the engine, i think. There is a guide in the knowledge base detailing how to clean it.

Use electrical contact cleaner or 'BrakeClean', works best .

[quote name='gerbo' post='400844' date='Dec 9 2006, 06:28 PM']Have a RS200 Z for about 2 weeks now. Dropped her into a mechanic for a major service on Thursday. All belts and fluids done.

He picked up a couple of things:
There is a hole in the centre section of the exhaust.
There is a flat spot on initial acceleration which he thinks may be the throttle positioning sensor.

Do kwit-fit do a center section and how much do you reckon? If the dont how much will a new exhaust cost me? Where would I source an exhaust in Ireland?
Do you think the hole in the exhaust is responsible for the throttle response?


All help appreciated[/quote]

I only got my car the weekend but i did notice a bit of a flat spot on acceleration as well.

Just out of interest how much did the service cost? Was it a dealer who did it?

[quote name='Tezzy' post='401190' date='Dec 11 2006, 05:24 PM'][quote name='gerbo' post='400844' date='Dec 9 2006, 06:28 PM']
Have a RS200 Z for about 2 weeks now. Dropped her into a mechanic for a major service on Thursday. All belts and fluids done.

He picked up a couple of things:
There is a hole in the centre section of the exhaust.
There is a flat spot on initial acceleration which he thinks may be the throttle positioning sensor.

Do kwit-fit do a center section and how much do you reckon? If the dont how much will a new exhaust cost me? Where would I source an exhaust in Ireland?
Do you think the hole in the exhaust is responsible for the throttle response?


All help appreciated[/quote]

I only got my car the weekend but i did notice a bit of a flat spot on acceleration as well.

Just out of interest how much did the service cost? Was it a dealer who did it?
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It cost me €1200 including all belts, fluids brakes

Just out of interest how much did the service cost? Was it a dealer who did it?
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It cost me €1200 including all belts, fluids brakes
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was that in a Lexus dealer?
better start saving the cents so, mine needs a timing belt and i was going to get the fluids changed as well

[quote name='Tezzy' date='Dec 14 2006, 11:58 AM' post='401925']
Just out of interest how much did the service cost? Was it a dealer who did it?
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It cost me €1200 including all belts, fluids brakes
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was that in a Lexus dealer?
better start saving the cents so, mine needs a timing belt and i was going to get the fluids changed as well
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Sorry, Maybe I should be more specific.

Timing belt
Water Pump
All other belts
Diff oil
Gear Oil
Engine Oil
Pre-Nct check
Air filter
Oil filter
Fuel Filter
etc
etc

So he did everything and no it wasnt a lexus dealer it was a place called car tork in Clane, Kildare. There were all original Toyota parts so thats probably where I got stung. I think the water pump alone was €150 + fitting. I was in shock but at least I know the car is mechanically sound.

€1200 weighed up against peace of mind, is it worth it......

No if I can just get the back end of my car to stop hopping all over the place

[quote name='gerbo' post='401899' date='Dec 14 2006, 09:20 AM']It cost me €1200 including all belts, fluids brakes[/quote]


What exactly did they do for 1200 Euro? That seems like there was something major wrong with your car or else you got ripped off! Where did you get it done?

Edit: sorry just saw your last post now. Still seems a bit steep. Maybe i just got a good deal on mine1

do u know the price of the timing belt alone is 400 euro .cause u have to buy 2 idlers and a tentioner and thats not including fitting.Any one who brings a car from japan its the first thing that should be done is the timing belt and make sure ye get the belt ,the two idlers and the tentioner its pointless doin it otherwise

[quote name='markrs200' post='401938' date='Dec 14 2006, 01:32 PM']do u know the price of the timing belt alone is 400 euro .cause u have to buy 2 idlers and a tentioner and thats not including fitting.Any one who brings a car from japan its the first thing that should be done is the timing belt and make sure ye get the belt ,the two idlers and the tentioner its pointless doin it otherwise [/quote]

Didnt know it was that much! Thats the bad thing about bringing a car in yourself from japan, You might get it cheaper but them you have to spend another grand or so to get it working in a reliable, NCT passable manner. I got mine fully serviced from the crowd i bought it off before i got so no problems

[quote name='IRLRs200' post='401939' date='Dec 14 2006, 01:35 PM'][quote name='markrs200' post='401938' date='Dec 14 2006, 01:32 PM']
do u know the price of the timing belt alone is 400 euro .cause u have to buy 2 idlers and a tentioner and thats not including fitting.Any one who brings a car from japan its the first thing that should be done is the timing belt and make sure ye get the belt ,the two idlers and the tentioner its pointless doin it otherwise [/quote]

Didnt know it was that much! Thats the bad thing about bringing a car in yourself from japan, You might get it cheaper but them you have to spend another grand or so to get it working in a reliable, NCT passable manner. I got mine fully serviced from the crowd i bought it off before i got so no problems
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Who did you buy it off??

[quote name='gerbo' post='405779' date='Jan 2 2007, 01:26 PM']Who did you buy it off??[/quote]


My uncle owns a Garage over in Kilbarrck, got it there, Dublin automotive services. Got the good ol' family discount too so picked it up quite cheap!!