Modd'ing A Is200 Se To Look Like A Sport

[amaze]

Hi there,

(I searched the archives first but couldnt find anything relevent...)

I have been looking for a IS200 sport for about a month now and i am having trouble finding a good quality one.

I have just been offered an excellent SE for a good price and i am very tempted i just love the "look" of the SPORT...

Is it possible to make a SE look like a SPORT? If so is it much work\expensive?

Also is it a complicated job adding slip diff to a SE?

Thanks Oliver (UK)

[Fidgits]

It is simple, both myself, Ifraz and Chris Shipley have done it.

All you need is an sport boot spolier (approx 500 quid painted & fitted from Dealer)

and a chrome exhaust trim (55 quid from dealer). Tint the back windows.

If you want it to look the same inside, then just chrome scuff plates and pedals, and voila, it's almost identical to a sport. (except for the steering wheel).

[Fidgits]

As for the LSD, your not really going to need one, unless you drive with the traction control off all the time, or are planning on exceeding 200bhp.

If you join GOLD, you will get discounts from Lexus dealers on parts and servicing, so if you do plan on making your SE look like a sport, you will easily save the membership fee on your purchases.

Also, we have a special LOC insurance scheme (only available to gold members) that allows any cosmetic modifications without an increase in premium (on top of the 400 quid they saved me).

[Monster-Mat]

how much you wanna spend........

how does this sound, 6 month old sport UK car for only £17,000

[Bazza-old]

It is simple, both myself, Ifraz and Chris Shipley have done it.

All you need is an sport boot spolier (approx 500 quid painted & fitted from Dealer)

and a chrome exhaust trim (55 quid from dealer). Tint the back windows.

If you want it to look the same inside, then just chrome scuff plates and pedals, and voila, it's almost identical to a sport. (except for the steering wheel).

and sports stickers for the rear passengers window

and a set of springs 15mm lower

[Fidgits]

They were only 15mm lower on post-2001 models

[NigeSt]

You'll get a 'better than Sport' look by adding a Sports grille.

Oddly, the Sport doesn't come with a Sports Grille, go figure...

Nige

[Fidgits]

You'll get a 'better than Sport' look by adding a Sports grille.

Oddly, the Sport doesn't come with a Sports Grille, go figure...

Nige

And get the Eibach -30mm lowering springs...

[Fargo]

yep,, i got the dealer to do the 'conversion' when i purchased the car, Pedals, front grill, rear tints, scuffs, spoiler didnt bother with the chrome exhaust as i am having it replaced anyways.

[Fidgits]

I just got the spolier, and I am doing the rest bit-by-bit...

[Bazza-old]

Modd'ing A Is200 Se To Look Like A Sport

for a proper conversion you need to add 2 more groups on your insurance

[Fidgits]

I thought the sport was only 1 group higher?

[Fidgits]

I was right, the S & SE is group 12

The sport is group 13.

:D

[Scorpion]

Fidgits

I just got the spolier, and I am doing the rest bit-by-bit...

IT will still not be one though will it...............you wannabes

Wait for the grilling by Ian & Bazza :shutit:

[TonyGoose]

I was right, the S & SE is group 12

The sport is group 13.

:D

Hmmm ..curious ... My SE is a group 16

Why might that be :iraqi-info-minister:

[Fidgits]

I don't know where your getting that number from???

Everywhere I've looked (TG, Parkers etc...) have it as a 12.

[andyhart21]

I suspect might have something to do with that extra lump on the left hand side of your engine Mr Goose..............

[Fidgits]

would that be a S/C per chance??

[Bazza-old]

Fidgits

I just got the spolier, and I am doing the rest bit-by-bit...

IT will still not be one though will it...............you wannabes

Wait for the grilling by Ian & Bazza :shutit:

what have i said ??

youre just picking on me

do you use your lsd a lot then??

[TonyGoose]

I suspect might have something to do with that extra lump on the left hand side of your engine Mr Goose..............

:shutit:

[Dumbass]

how ridiculous is it to lower the standard springs on an IS200 sport..?

i.e. not uprating to tougher shocks,, but just taking a bit (10-15mm) off the springs..

just sounds a heck of a lot cheaper than the Eibach alternative...

[Bobski]

Why cant you find a Sport, seen quite a few advertised.

And with all the mods to look like a sport, it'll prob end up costing more. (insurance wise too)

[Fidgits]

Ahhhhhhhhhh perhaps not Mr Ski....

You see the very special LOC insurance scheme allows any cosmetic modifications without an increase in premium.. :P

[Bobski]

They were close but couldnt quite match my present insurer.......will try them again next year though.

B)

[amaze]

Thanks for all the help guys! Im going to get windows tinted all round first then move on to the other bits.. :)

Cheers