Newbie - Is200 (nz)

[NZ_IS200]

Hi All

As you can see by the title I am a newbie, this is my first post. Anyway I am from New Zealand. I was unable to sign up as a member to the AU/NZ Lexus club comp wouldn’t let me.

I own a Silver 2000 IS 200 (Auto). So far I have tinted the windows, Put some 18" rims on it and installed a new head unit sub and an amp. I am planning to lower it when I can also. What I do need help with though is that I plan to convert it to a manual and make it turbo. I have been reading up on it but to be honest I am not the greatest when it comes to cars.

Is is easy enough to convert it to a manual? And does it make sense to do this at the same time as putting the turbo in? Of course I want the car to be manual before I put a turbo in. Any idea of what this will cost and anybody know of anyone that would do this work in Wellington New Zealand?

Any help would be very much appreciated

Thanks