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  1. ColinBarber
    So you can alter the fuel mappings without the ECU trying to correct.
  2. ColinBarber
    Series II is faster, more refined, better mpg, more reliable and I would say much better looking. Spec wise the series II has everything the series I has and more depending on trim level and age.
  3. ColinBarber
    ok at 4,664 rpm your torque was 186. Now look at your power graph at 4,664 rpm - that looks to be around 190bhp, which is what you calculated. ;)
  4. ColinBarber
    power = (torque x rpm) / 5252 at some point torque normally stops increasing but as rpm continues to rises the power will also continue to rise. If torque starts to drop slowly then the power levels off and at some point both will start to fall. If you don't get to see the falls then you will get more power if you can raise the redline - this you can see on the IS200 SC graphs, shame the internals aren't really up to going much faster.
  5. ColinBarber
    Is the box really a Getrag? That would make sense, the worst part of the vehicle is a bit made in Germany!
  6. ColinBarber
    The 280bhp limit doesn't seem to be the case now - the JDM Lexus IS350 has over 300. The Jap spec Supra always put out more than 280bhp (around 300). The Euro/US spec had many differences which is why there is a more power.
  7. ColinBarber
    things to look out for: http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/knowledge...ex_v2&id=41&c=5
  8. ColinBarber
    I would try and get the dealer to refurb them rather than replace. If you get replacements the will just corrode again.
  9. ColinBarber
    It's the main rear engine seal. Picture here: http://www.unc.edu/~scorcher/oil_leak.jpg There are lots of reports on the US forums. The seal has been redesigned so shouldn't happen again if you have it replaced.
  10. ColinBarber
    Sounds like the flash is corrupt. There is possibly a recovery method but that would depend on the motherboard.
  11. ColinBarber
    I think the IS has a 65l tank? Although because of the inaccurate fuel guage you probably wouldn't put more in it than 60l even if the needle goes passed empty. 400 miles on a tank is possible on long runs but not if you do small journeys. You will notice a big difference in fuel consumption between an IS and a 1.6 Avensis.
  12. ColinBarber
    The Nav system is AISIN. They use navtech map data but there's more to it than that. I believe only the Toyota/Lexus disc will work in it.
  13. ColinBarber
    yes there are quite a few RX300 owners in the US that have seen the same problem.
  14. ColinBarber
    No the ecu doesn't monitor the filter and yes it's the same for the Altezza. If you have a fuel pressure problem then you would possibly look at the filter otherwise just leave it alone.
  15. ColinBarber
    it would really be down to your dealer to decide.
  16. ColinBarber
    I've Final Cut Express HD, haven't got to grips with it yet!
  17. ColinBarber
    10k interval - 100k for cam belt. If the vehicles service book states 9k then that's what you have to stick with - the cam belt would be at 63k
  18. ColinBarber
    It's a 2JZ-GE with vvt-i
  19. ColinBarber
    Is the fuel cap on tight?
  20. ColinBarber
    The game should run on your PC even with the budget graphics card. Are there any setting within the simulator to alter the graphics detail? You may have to lower the detail level to get it to run smooth.
  21. ColinBarber
    Get the disc thickness measured. Minimum is 30mm, they are 32mm new. If they are 30.5 or less I would change them otherwise they would need changing before the pads need doing again. You could also get the runout checked. That should be less than 0.05mm
  22. ColinBarber
    That is two separate requirements It contains no sleeping accommodation floor area does not exceed 15 square metres Your floor area is 40 square metres. That is pretty big, you will need planning permission for that.
  23. ColinBarber
    The US market has always had a less basic spec with many options. In the UK Lexus position themselves as offering high spec as standard without the confusion of lots of optional extras.
  24. ColinBarber
    Don't know the exact capacity but expect something like 9 quarts if it's anything like the IS300 box.
  25. ColinBarber
    cannot find any specs on shift patterns etc except for shift speeds with WOT which we already know is no different between pwr, normal, auto or M. SERDAT.pdf
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